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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1920

Page

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Coolidge and Lowden Rally Throngs In Winchester Stop

Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts and Governor Lowden of Illinois spoke brief messages to a crowd of about 800 at Winchester. The special train arrived fifteen minutes early and left on schedule amid applause from both Republicans and Democrats. They praised American traditions and urged Virginians to back the Republican ticket on election day.

Calvin Coolidge Massachusetts Winchester Coolidge Baltimore and Ohio Ot Winchester Tess Shenandoah Valley John Paul Congress Lowden Frank C. Lowden Illinois Virginia Arkansas Wilson Hawin ‘T. Morrow Job B. Hedges News York J. L. ‘Cropper Alexandria L. M. Beker Staunton Cable A. Ee League of Nations Harrisonburg Woodstock Strasburg Junction

League of Nations Meeting at Empire Theater Sunday Eight

A brief notice announces a League of Nations meeting at the Empire Theater scheduled for Sunday at 8 p m. The event invites attendees to hear speakers and discuss international cooperation.

League OF Nations Empire Theater

Mine Boss Shot to Death Near Gates Mine

Yates, superintendent of Gates mines at Crystal Sie Mining Co., was shot on a Mingo county road near the company store at Gates ten miles east of Williamson. Federal troops and bloodhounds were deployed to trace the shooter. Mrs. John G. Walker and her daughter returned to Gloucester, Virginia, after attending the funeral of Frances Courtney Baylor Barnum.

Associated Press Williamson W. Va Yates Gates Mines Crystal Sie Mining Company Migo County Gates Mingo County Sprigg John G. Walker Curtis James Gloucester Frances Courtney Baylor Barnum

Sermon Schedule at St. Pauls A M E Church

Rev. J. C. Parola will preach at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday. Morning subject The Shepherd of the Orient. Evening subject The Method An Ill Devising Woman Will Resort to Accomplish Her Enscrupulous End. Sunday school at 2 p.m.

J. C. Parola Shepherd of the Orient

Handley Trustees Award Drilling Contract for Test Holes

The Handley Board of Trustees awarded the contract to William J. Gochenour of Maurertown Va to drill test holes at the Equity property for the new Handley School site. Last week he sunk 14 holes through various formations and samples are taken every five feet. Up to 40 holes are expected.

Handley Board of Trustees Handley School Equity William J., Gochenour Maurertown Gochenour

Better Delay Than Commit a Serious Error

The Star editorial warns that Virginia’s plan to issue state road bonds will divert up to one third of revenue to interest and sinking fund payments, risking widespread tax increases and underfunded local roads. It argues for limiting bonds to specific road classes and questions the feasibility of bond-based funding for state projects.

the Star Virginia General Assembly Coleman Frederick County Star

Jail Breaker Back in Custody After Akron Capture

Sheriff Pannett brought back Dewey Elliott from Akron Ohio after an escape. Elliott faces charges of jail breaking and night dwelling entry, a misdemeanor and felony respectively. Anderson, accused of aiding his escape, is jailed for perjury while Elliott is to appear before the police justice next week.

Pannett Akron Ohio Dewey Elliott Elliott Hott City 3 Pannett Li Cer Anderson West Virginia Anderson Virginia Winchester

Governor Coolidge Appeals For Wilson Support In Boston

Governor Coolidge in Boston welcomed President Wilson on his Versailles return with a praise filled pledge. He lauded Wilson as a great statesman and representative of a great people, noting Massachusetts would support him in shaping the nation’s destiny.

Coolidge Massachusetts Boston Wilson Versailles George Washington Abraham Lincoln

Used Cars and Trucks Offered by Hicks Motor Co

Interstate Touring in first class condition with five good tires and recent overhaul priced at 650 dollars. Overland Touring in good mechanical shape with good tires priced at 550 dollars. Dodge Touring overhauled and running well priced at 750 dollars. Roadster in running shape 100 dollars. 1/2 ton Maxwell Truck out of shop and in good mechanical shape priced at 659 dollars. Hicks Motor Co.

O. K Dodge Maxwell Hicks Motor CO ELEC Empire Theater Maxwell Truth Hicks Motor ‘Co

Empire Theater Host Sunday Public Forum

Public urged to attend a non partisan informative discussion at the Empire Theater Sunday afternoon at three o'clock featuring Major B M Roszel and HB Clerk as speakers.

League OF Nations Empire Theater B. M Roszel

Harrison Worthy Of Your Support Editorial Endorsement

Editorial from Page News and Courier endorses Judge Harrison praising his support for the administration and military affairs measures that aided victory, urging readers to back him in every respect.

Harrison Page News and Courier

Brakemen Wanted for Brunswick and Cumberland Lines

Job notice seeks men ages 19 to 32 for brakeman roles from Brunswick Md to Cumberland Md and Keyser W V. Apply to W O Shields Terminal Trainmaster Brunswick Md or Mr C W Van Horn Superintendent Cumberland Md. Free transportation offered for applicants.

Brunswick Cumberland Keyser W. O Shields C. W. van Horn Cumberland, Md

Apples Sought by Strasburg Co Op After Oct 10 1920

The Strasburg Fruit Products Co op seeks one hundred car loads of good clean cider stock. Deliveries ready for shipment after October 10, 1920.

Strasburg Fault Products Co

Bulk apples offered for sale by Cumberland Valley Depot

Bulk apples including Staymans Black Twigs Ganos Yorks and Bens in 2 1 4 inch plus sizes. Also available hand-picked varieties and clean drops. Limited supply and cash required. Contact Sam Haines iPhone 476 Cumberland Valley Depot.

Sam Haines Cumberland Val

Explosive Distributor Promotes Farm Use in Maurertown Ad

An advertisement by WM. J. Gochtenour of Maurertown Va promotes explosive products for agriculture. It touts immediate truck delivery of dynamite caps and fuse for various farming tasks including fruit tree planting holes.

WM. J. Gochenour Maurertown

Hicks Motor Co Turns Tax Notices Into Market Listings

Interlaced local ads list used cars for sale and tax notices from Hicks Motor Co and Maxwell Trading. Hastings Valley Lumber Co seeks payments and claims within ten days. A 1920 Ford Touring and 1 ton Maxwell truck are offered in mixed condition. promotions reference clothing and kitchenware.

Valley Lumber CO RC. McDonald Highland Ave

Evangelists Arrive for Winchester Revival by Gypsy Smiths Brought

The Rev W B Waters arriving at 6 02 pm to lead services at Braddock Street M E Church South in Winchester He is Maryland born and began evangelistic work after a Rockville Maryland meeting with Gypsy Smith Jr Waters has preached across Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania He will be joined by gospel singers Mr and Mrs J C Christy from Baltimore who have led gospel singing for over ten years in a planned sweeping revival in Winchester.

W. B. Waters Braddock Street M. BE Church South Waters Maryland Rockville Gypsy Smith,Jr Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania Winchester Talcott W. Va J. C. Christy Baltimore Gospel Singers Christy Rttigon

Taggart Shows Here On Monday

The Taggart Shows will exhibit next week under Winchester Fire Department auspices arriving tomorrow night and opening Monday night at Hable's Park. Firemen provide transport to the grounds with ten cents to ten cents fare, private cars may have rides at a reduced rate.

Winchester Fire Department Hable’s Park

Wife Accused Husband in Morals Case

Mrs Sadie Nichols Haines aged about years was fined nine dollars in the city police court last night on a charge of slicing and street walking. She testified her husband sent her to the streets to earn money. A warrant was issued for his arrest on a charge of contributing to his wife's moral delinquency.

Sadie Nichols Haines

Hand picked bulk York Imperials cider removed

Auction note lists bulk York Imperials apples 2 1 4 inches and up rejected cider 1 pint for Fred L Glatze.

York Imperials Fred. L. Glatze

Mrs Catt backs Cox for president over League stance

Carrie Chapman Catt declares support for Governor Cox for president citing his League of Nations position. In a letter shared by Mrs Herbert Larrick, she aligns with nonpartisan League aims, warns of a new covenant and outlines Senate votes needed to ratify any treaty.

Carrie Chapman Catt Cox League of’ Nations Herbert S. Larrick Women's Civic League of Winchester Catt Senate Mn A Borah Harding United States Organized Nations League Ita Paris

Automotive bargains from Hicks Motor Co

Short description lists several used vehicles including a Dodge Touring in good mechanical shape priced around $650 and a Roadster at $100. A Maxwell Truck rated 11% ton is advertised as running like a new truck with a price of $659.00.

Speaking Dates of Democrats Schedule

October dates list speaking events for Democrats with names like Mr Williams T al Cather Philip Williams T R Cather and others. Meetings are planned in Brucetown Gore Cross Junction Middletown Winchester and times set at eight o clock p m. Luther PannetT

Mr. Williams T. al Cather Philip Williams Brucetown Mom. Lynch Otober Gore T. R. Cather Cross Junction T. R Cather Middletown T. W. Harrison Winchester Luther Pannett

Cox Lions Parade As Campaign Tour Reaches New York

Governor Cox arrives in New York after a long campaign day filled with parades fireworks and a packed schedule. He meets Mrs. Cox and continues to speak at multiple events including a Square Garden address.

Associated Press New York Cox Ohio New Gresey City Jersey City Mra. Cox Uous Son Square Garden

Burial of Winchester native Frances Shull in Tennessee

Mrs Frances Shull, long time Winchester resident, died Thursday in Tennessee and was brought here for burial. The Shull family, including Mr and Mrs Wildlaih and their daughter, attended the funeral arrangements.

Wildlaih Baltimore Yin Frances Shull Tennessee Shan Winchester

Salvation Army announces meetings and services

The Salvation Army invites all to join upcoming gatherings at a local church. Schedule includes Saturday at 8 15 p.m. a quiet meeting, Sunday at 2 90 p.m. Sunday school with different classes, and a 3 40 p.m. song service. Ensign Mary Leigh and Cadet Anne Worth pledge welcome and updates on Florence Worth’s conversion story.

Salvation. Army Tree Ae Sune P. m Salvation Ea Ak Yim Worth Mary Leigh Annte Im Charéé

School Teachers Free Grafonola Ad

Readable ad asks teachers to enter a drawing for a free Grafonola and stock. Readers must send name and address to the music store for participation. Contains unspecified date and location details.

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NEW Records Seal’s Music Store ST. Paul's A. M. E. Church Mr. Byrd New Charge Gov. Coolidge WM. ‘T.* Barr ROSEN Winchester Seed Co., Inc Star Office Hodgson & Brown's Gypsy Smith Dock Street Church Taggart Sea Seal Mrs. Catt Women’s Club Johnson Cleveland Republican Party Gov. Cox Akers Punerat THE Salvation Army Services Treacott Winchester Orchard Supply Company Market St Thomas W. Mathew West—P
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