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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1920

Page

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Potomac Synod Brings Historic Reformed Church Session

Centenary Reformed Church hosts Potomac Synod next week, with 8 PM opening Monday the 25th, sessions through Friday. The 48 year old synod covers Maryland Virginia North Carolina West Virginia and Pennsylvania, tracing origins to early 18th century Swiss reformers and the first US congregation in Virginia.

Potomac Reformed Church In United States Centenary Reformed Church Maryland Virginia North Carolina West Virginia Pennsylvania Reformed Church Ulric Twinge Switzerland Einsiedeln Bullinger Calvin Frederick the III The Palatinate Germany Ursinus Plevianus Heidelberg Samuel Guidi Berne America Germania Ford Rapidan Carolinas Philadelphia Centenary Church T. K. Cromer

Winchester Reformed Church Builds Historic Legacy from 1740

The Winchester church traces origins to 1740 with roots in the Reformed denomination on Philpot Street. It emphasizes liberal doctrine and education, operating Massanutten Academy in Woodstock and six higher learning institutions in China and Japan through its foreign missions.

Reformed Church United States Massanutten Academy Woodstock China Japan Winchester Kernstown Lord Fairfax Philnot Street Daniel Bush Philip

York Pa Leader to Open S Sunday Evening Sermon

Red George S Sarber of York Pennsylvania presides as president and will deliver the opening sermon Monday evening at 8 oclock Ex Congressman A RK Broadbeck of Hanover Pa serves as vice president and Rev Lloyd E Coblents of Baltimore is the stated clerk

George S. Sarber D. D York Everning Congression A

Hand picked bulk York Imperials sought

Wanted bulk York Imperials 2-1-4 iit end up cider out. Apply Fred Le Glaize.

York Imperials Fred le Glaize

Apples Packed for Storage Across Regions In October Report

The October 20 field report shows heavy packing with many apples directed to storage. Virginia and West Virginia shipments lead the tonnage, while New York supplies remain high. Prices vary by variety and market, with Krems, York Imperial, Baldwin, and Grimes noted across Baltimore Philadelphia and Rochester trades.

Martinsburg W. Va United States Bureau of Mark Virginia West Virginia New York Potomac Valley Chambersburg Pennsylvania State Bureau of Markets York Imperials Rochester N. Y F. C Baldwins Hubbardstons Tompkins Kings Cumberland Valleys Ben Davis Stayman Winesaps Washington Virginias West Marylands West Virginias Baltimore Pennsylvanias Philadelphia

Dr. W. T. Taylor to Preach at Winchester First Baptist

The Rev. Dr. W. T. Taylor pastor of First Baptist Church Martinsburg and Shenandoah Association moderator will preach at both morning and evening services at Winchester First Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Adey invites all to hear the gospel preacher, Dre-fayiors-who-is-fa.

W. T. Taylor First Baptist Church Martinsburg W. Va Shenandoah Baptist Association First Baptist Church of Winchester Charles Adey

Coolidge Speaks Here October 23

Governor Coolidge along with London and Morrow will speak in a county event Saturday October 23. A special B&O train arrives at 12 30 p m bringing the national figures. The Republican committee urges attendance and support. A hotel seeks a chambermaid with weekday shifts.

Coolidge

Will Preach at Stephens City Lutheran Church

Rev R H Anderson will preach Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock at the Lutheran Church Stephens City There will be no sermon Sunday morning at 11 o clock due to the absence of Rev Cline

R. H. Anderson Lutheran Church Stephens City Cline

Mrs Catt backs Cox for President in Nation League push

Mrs Carmen Chapman Catt president of the American Federation of Women’s Clubs and a nationally known woman reportedly intends to vote for Cox for President. The action aims to bring America into the League of Nations and may influence millions of women voters nationwide.

Herbert Larrick Woman’s Civic League of Winchester George Bags Women's Bureau Nazi New York City Carmen Chapman Catt American Federation of Women's Clubs Catt Cox America League of Nations Star

Carnival Week At Hable Park In South Winchester

The Winchester Fire Department brings in Taggert Shows for a full week at Hable Park starting Monday night. The advance agent Lew Vreland says the rides include a ferris wheel two rides and forty two concessions with all shows described as clean and high grade. The department urges public patronage and emphasizes readiness to assist in emergencies.

Winchester Fire Department Hable Park Winchester Fire Department Lew Vreland

Miss Wood Weds Mr N D Wyville

A marriage of interest to the young set of this city was announced today when news arrived of Miss Helen L. Wood daughter of Harry Wood of Washington formerly of this city and Newlin D Wyville of Washington marrying on Friday. The bride has lived with Mr and Mrs W T Birmingham on West Water Street and is popular. The groom is a painter and paper hanger from Washington and was in business here for a time. The couple have the good wishes of many friends.

Helen L. Wood Harry Wood Washington Newlin D. Wyville W. T. Birmingham West Water Street

Handley Lecture Tonight at City Hall

Thomas W. Mathews advertises sailing dates space permits at Winchester Virginia. Dr Chauncy J Ciwk in s lecture at City Hall Auditorium tonight at 8 30 on Bright Eyes and Wild Hearts of the Great Woods. Everyone invited.

Thomas W. Mathews West Piccadilly St Winchester Handley Chauncy J. Ciwkins City Hall Great Woods

Brakemen Wanted for Brunswick and Cumberland Lines

Help wanted for brakemen aged 19 to 32 to work between Brunswick Md and Cumberland Md. Apply to S Shields Terminal Trainmaster Brunswick or Mr W Van Horn Superintendent Cumberland. Free transportation provided to those seeking position. 21 1p 31.

Brunswick Ldd Keyser S Shields W. van Horn Cumberland

Fords Don’t Wait for Time or Tide

Chapman's Auto Sales promotes quick Ford sales with a bold message urging shoppers not to wait for favorable conditions.

Chapman

Wanted Apples for cider stock and great buys at Hable's

One hundred car loads of clean cider stock will be ready for shipment after Oct. 10, 4920 at Strasburg Fruit Products Co. Two great buys on Saturday at Hable's offer suits priced at 18.50 and 35 items, plus children's stockings and locks on sale. Green & Brother advertise.

Strasburg Fru.t Products Co Ipts Hable’s H. Ki Green & Brother

Missionary Preacher to Address Clearbrook Community

The Rev. Dr. George Heinderlite, Presbyterian missionary to Brazil, will preach at Clearbrook Sunday at 3 p.m. The Red Cross Roll Cats will meet Mrs. Fuller at Handley Library on Saturday at 3 p.m. for important business.

George Heinderlite Brazil Clearbrook Red. Cross Roll Cats

Bond burden on roads labeled too heavy by Clarke official

J B Barnett chairman Clarke County Board of Supervisors writes in the Times Dispatch opposing a proposed constitutional amendment authorizing a 50 million dollar road bond to be voted in November. He recalls prior debt, warns of burden on future generations, and criticizes local highway leadership. Berryville Va Oct 18 1920.

Richmond Times-Dispatch Eward Barnett Board of Supervisors Clarke County Times Disputch H. F. Byrd Winchester Star Shenandoah Valley Norfolk and Western Supon Coleman J. B. Barnett Berryville

Speaking dates of Democrats at multiple towns

Campaign notes list Democrat speaking dates from October 22 to October 30 in towns including White Hall Gainesboro Mt. Williams Brucetown Gorey Cross Junction Middletown Winchester with speakers T R Cathey Philip Williams and others. Campaign chairman Luther Pannett announces meetings at eight p.m. Also ads seek a driving mare and a candy saleslady.

White Hall T. R. Cather Philip Williams Gainesboro K. Williams Mt. Williams T. Cather Brucetown M. M. Lynch Gorey R. Cather Cross Junction T. R Cathey eniQctober Middletown T. W. Gray Kd. Harrison Winchester T. W. Harrison Luther Pannett

For Sale Interstate Touring and Maxwell Truck Items

For sale items include Interstate Touring in excellent shape priced at 650 dollars. Overland Touring with new paint and good mechanics at 950 dollars. Maxwell 1 4 Ton Truck in good shape listed at 650 dollars.

Maxwell

May Call On All Workmen To Quit Mines

London October 22 Miners and railway workers press government over coal strike. Rail staff threaten Sunday midnight walkout if talks fail. South Wales miners urge federation to convene national conference to consider nationwide withdrawal.

Associated Press London Qct National Union of Railway Men Ris Miners’ Conference of South Wales National Miners’ Federation

Man Hunt Staged in Woods Near Warner New Hampshire

A large manhunt covered a forested area near Warner New Hampshire as 100 armed men searched for George Stivers and Marcus Bassett who escaped Sing Sing prison last Saturday. The fugitives exchanged gunfire with pursuing officers as the posse closed in during the hunt.

Associat’ Press Warner, N. H Gigts Stivers Bassett Sing Sing Warner N. H George Were Marcus Bassett

Will Speak at Berryville by Hon. Guy Mason

Hon. Guy Mason general counsel of the League to Enforce Peace will address the Berryville court house audience Saturday night at 8 o clock. He has campaigned in Maryland and will return to Washington via Berryville.

Guy Mason League To Enforce Will Court House Berryville League Mr. Mason Maryland Jis Washington

Free Columbia Grafonola and Records Offered by Seals Music

Seals Music Store advertises a free high grade Columbia Grafonola and stock of records for schools. Send name and address to obtain particulars.

Bargain Pianos and Household Goods at Local Stores

Sealed music store discounts offer pianos at 48 88 dollars while Conner's Bargain Store advertises sweaters and cook stoves. The page promotes kitchen outfits Wear Ever brand items and children’s socks from H K Queen Brothers with miscellaneous sale items scattered across 11 West Water Street and nearby listings.

Conner’s West Waterstreet Conner’s Bargain Store Weat Water St

Bankers Attack Criticism of Williams Under Fire

Washington Oct 22 Comptroller Williams faces criticism from unnamed bankers as the American Bankers Association adopts a report condemning attacks on the credit structure. The resolution backs the federal reserve, condemns hoarding, calls for action against excess profits taxes, and opposes Plumb plan driven industry realignments.

Washington New York Williams Rnti Federal Reserve System Cone

Enraged bull injuries frighten local veteran at Glass farm

Confederate veteran Mr. Anderson was badly hurt when a vicious bull dragged him by a rope and knocked him down at the Glass farm. He suffered multiple bruises and a likely leg fracture while feeding the animal and was carried home for treatment.

Anderson Hean P& Tion

Carpers Valley Revival Services Set by Local Church

In Carpers Valley revival services begin in October at 7 15 p m nightly for weeks led by Rev Harold N with lively song services prior to a pastor's message. Church members invite all. schedules include Round Hill 11 00 am Lit Chapel 3 30 pm Lamps Memoir 7 30 pm. First time in two years seeking broad attendance. Also note farm ad and a used Ford Touring for sale.

Carpers Vall ME Harold N Sen Round Hill

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Ial Historig SYNOD Hanover Potomac Synod, Reformed Church A. R. Broadbeck Geo. S Sarber Potomac Synod Lloyd FE. Coblentz Cumberland Valley DR. Taylor Baptist Church Hotel Jack Mrs. Catt Miss Wood N.D. Wyville RED Cross Clarke County Supervisors Burkle Cedar Creek Jordan-Springs Furni Ware Keifer Pears Sam Haines Seal's Music Store Care Star H. K. Queen & Brother Morrow Sale—Crawford Gillam B. Conner Valley Lumber CO Onn Fii Highland Ave Vt Star Office U.S. Bankers Carpers Valley ROSEN Wie i Co., Inc Ford Truscott Apple S.r Market Mt
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