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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1921

Page

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Trinkle Defends Virginia Tax System in Winchester Speech

Democratic candidate EH Lee Trinkle, speaking in Winchester, outlines party claims on progress for all Virginians, including education for colored children and support for the deaf and blind. He contrasts past tax practices with a new uniform system and cites increases in the assessed value of intangible property and money under the reform. Continued on page 7.

Itor Lee Trinkle Virginia Winchester Star Democratic Party

Reward Five Thousand Dollars For Robbers

Washington October 25 The Postmaster General announced a 5000 dollar reward forany person bringing in dead or alive any of three automobile bandits who held up a United States Mail truck in New York last night. Loss reportedly did not exceed 50000 and the Post Office Department detective force is at work to solve the robbery.

Associated Press Washington New York Hays Post Office Department

Viola Dana in Life's Darn Funny Empire Feature

Viola Dana appears in Life's Darn Funny at the Empire tonight with Gareth Hughes in a new Metro release. The comedy showcases Dana in current form and situates her as the leading attraction, drawing urban audiences to this latest film. Mr and Mrs J E Baker travel from At City to view the show this evening.

Viola Dana Metro Gareth Hughes J. E. Baker At- City

Odd Fellows Hear Sermon at Revival Service

Members of Madison Lodge No. 6 IOOF attended revival services at Braddock Street Methodist Church South and heard Rev. George W. Richardson preach Giants and How To Kill Them. Virginia Woolen Company workers are to attend the revival services tonight.

Madison Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal _ Church South George W. Richardson Virginia Woolen Company

Parley Delays Opening Session of Armament Conference

Washington officials indicate the International Conference on Armament and Far Eastern affairs will open November 12 due to conflicts with Armistice Day and the burial of the Unknown Soldier. The delay shifts the program to the morning of that date.

Associated Press Washington

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Crabill at St John’s Church

Funeral services were held at St John’s Lutheran Church near Mount Williams for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Crabill who died at age 93 after a long illness. The Rev H B Sloop conducted the service and interment was in the churchyard. Survived by three sons William Crabill of Centerbury Ohio Jacob Crabill of Bloom and I J Crabill of Winchester and one daughter Miss Annie Crabill at the homeplace.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Mount Williams Sarah Elizabeth Crabill H. BE. H. Sloop

ACE OF HEARTS at the Empire Tomorrow

The Empire Theatre promotes the second Goldwyn film in its new series ACE OF HEARTS. The house claims exclusive 1921 22 Goldwyn rights and notes top theater prices in New York City while urging audience to watch the film tomorrow. Also listed: Prince's sale of 20 well bred steers at Hack Farm on Oct 27, 1921.

Empire Theatre Goldwyn Big Pictures Empire Goldwyn Goldwyn Pictures New York City the Empire Hack Farm

Tree Protectors and Traps for Orchard Safety

Tree Protectors described as creosoted wood veneer bottoms touted as indestructible and Mouse Poison Traps claimed as the market’s only satisfactory poison bait containers. Orchard supplies from Winch Orchard Supply Co advertise these items for countywide use. Also referenced: Prince's sale at Hack Farm on Oct 37 with 23-1p-t and a housekeeper wanted at 201 South Stewart Street.

Winch. Orchard. Supply Co. Iptt South Stewart Street City

Anderson asserts platformless Democratic stance in Virginia race

Col Henry W. Anderson Republican candidate for governor spoke in Norfolk detailing his critique of Senator Trinkle's keynote and the Lexington opening, accusing Democrats of war era prejudice and warning the party’s lack of a formal program. He argued for reform of state government and referenced the Norfolk platform and his prior addresses.

Henry W. Anderson Norfolk The Star Richmond Senator Trinkle Clintwood Col. Anderson Lexington Trinkle Anderson Virginia Democratic Party

Six Cylinder Overland Touring Car For Sale

Six cylinder Overland touring car in excellent running condition with good paint and tires. Priced at $275. Chapman’s Auto Sales accepting orders now for all wool overcoats made from Winchester Woolen Mill material. Samples on display at Conner’s Bargain Store 131 N. Main St.

Winchester Woolen Mill Conner’'S Bargain Store N. Main St

Conner's Bargain Store Promises First Class Goods

An American store touts first class goods with a money back guarantee and cheerful refunds. It advertises low prices at 131 N Main in Shenandoah Valley property listings and a separate note seeks painting work materials from Cooper Mose & Oll Co with specifications available.

Conner's Conner’s Bargain Store Main Street Cooper Mose. & Oll CO

Cashier Found Dead In Stable At Grantsville Md

Frank Durst 26, cashier for First National Bank of Grantsville, a World War veteran, was found hanging in a stable behind his home. His hands were tied behind him. He was dead several hours. Survived by widow, parents, two brothers, and two sisters.

Buoy Associated Press Co 3D Frank Durst First National Bank of Grantsville

Delegate to Waterways Convention Named

Mr. Stewart Bell a Winchester fruit grower and bank director has been commissioned by Governor Davis as Virginia’s delegate to the fourteenth Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association convention. The meeting will be in Savannah from November 15 to 18 with delegates from states along the Atlantic seaboard and speeches by nationally prominent figures.

Stewart Bell Winchester Davis Virginia Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association Savanna Atlantic Seaboard

Court issues contempt rule against J J Dunlap

A rule issued in Cor poration Court requires J J Dunlap to appear on October 26 and show cause why he should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with a prior order to pay monthly support to Mrs Conzada Dunlap.

Corporation Court J. J. Dunlap Conzada Dunlap

President Harding on Southern Tour Starts Four Day Journey

President Harding departed Washington on a special train for a four day trip through the South. He will deliver three speeches two in Birmingham Alabama during its semi centennial celebration and one in Atlanta. A stop is planned at Camp Benning Georgia to inspect the infantry school.

Washington Harding South Birmingham Alabama Atlanta Camp Benning Georgia Weeks Underwood George B. Christian Sawyer

Sick Soldier Returns Home From War Wounds

Mr. Sirerbert Miller, wounded and gassed in France during the world war, arrived at his parents' home in McCauley W Va after being brought from Fort McHenry near Baltimore. He traveled through Winchester to reach McCauley and is reported in improving condition despite tuberculosis of the spine.

Sirerbert Miller France Fort McHenry Baltimore McCauley W. Va J Harrison Miller Washington Miller Winchester

Ww I S Faces Front Royal In Wednesday Football Clash

Ww I S hosts Front Royal H S at V A field on Wednesday October 26 at 3 20 p m in a football matchup with a 24 2 score line noted.

Lectures At Handley Library For Business Men

University of Virginia economist Professor T R Snavely will speak in Winchester at Handley Library starting Wednesday October 26 at 8 30 pm. The free lectures will cover political economy, the current business crisis, the Federal Reserve system and credit use with informal discussions.

University of Virginia T. R. Snavely Winchester Handley Library Snavely Tthe University of Virginia Page Federal Tax Board Handley University of Wirwinda Handley Schools Ttme University

Employment notices for locomotives crews in Martinsburg

Applications may be made for employment to fill vacancies among locomotive engineers firemen conductors train men and yardmen. Provide age and past experience plus two references or a recommendation letter. Company will conduct a physical examination at its expense. Address: B Brown Gare FP RR Martinsburg West Virginia.

Winchester Steam Laundry Announces State Convention Attendance

The notice states soft water service and blankets and scrubs offered by Winchester Steam Laundry. Full reports of state convention will be given by delegates on Thursday October 27 at 3 p.m. Large attendance requested. Also mentions a fresh Derry Cow Prince's sale on October 27 and a registration time 22-1 pat.

Winchester Steam Laundry Derry

Returning to Oklahoma After Visit in Washington

Vics and Mrs. J. A. Burns returned to Nowata Oklahoma after a sojourn in Washington visiting Mrs Burns' uncle Prof J Howard Gore following the death of her brother Walter T Gore.

Vics J. A. Burns Walter T. Gore Washington

Barriage License Granted to Armel and Elliott Couple

Licensed to Warry. A barriage license has been granted at the office of the clerk of the Corporation Court to Willie R. Armel son of George W. Armel and Miss Mabel Elliott daughter of Willan Elliott.

Corporation Court Willie R. Armel George W. Armel Mabel Elliott Willan Elliott

Colored couple licensed to wed in Corporation Court

Roy M. Denny formerly of Morgantown West Virginia and Elizabeth Caynes formerly of Alexandria Virginia both colored have been granted a marriage license by the clerk of the Corporation Court.

Roy M. Denny Morgantown W. Va Elizabeth Caynes Alexandria Corporation Court

Shoats to be sold at Prince sale on October 27

Fine Shoats will be sold at Prince's auction on October 27. Local buyers are invited to the sale as part of the ongoing livestock auction in the region.

Prince’s Sale

Expulsion Resolution Targeted at Texas Democrat Blanton

A House resolution introduced by Republican Mondell calls for expelling Democrat Thomas L. Blanton of Texas over remarks published in the Congressional Record regarding a row in the Government Printing Office. The measure deems his statements obscene and unfit for transmission by mail. Consideration was postponed until Thursday.

Associated Press Washington House of Representatives Thomas L. Blanton Texas Representative Mondell Wyoming Representative Blanton Congressional Blanton

Dietician Miss J. Marie Melgaard Joins Winchester Memorial

Miss J. Marie Melgaard arrived to take duties as dietician at Winchester Memorial Hospital. She previously worked at the naval hospital at League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia and served overseas during World War I.

J. Marie Melgaard Winchester Memorial Hospital Miss Melgaard Naval Hospital League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia Naval Hospital Service

Rates of income remain the same approved by Senate

Washington reports the Senate voted to keep normal tax rates unchanged. The 4 percent levy applies to the first 4,000 of income and 8 percent on amounts above that threshold, preserving the existing structure without changes.

Associated Press Washington Senate

Veterans Gather for Chattanooga Confederate Reunion

In Chattanooga Tennessee on October 25 a dwindling group of Confederate veterans from the Civil War era assembled for the annual United Confederate Veterans Association reunion. They wore gray uniforms and khaki, with military music in the streets as Sons of Veterans and the Confederate Memorial Association joined the gathering.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn United Confederate Veterans Association Sons of Veterans Confederate Memorial

Pennsylvania Couple Weds in Franklin County

Mr J Elmer Shinham and Miss Katharine L D Stouffer both of Franklin county Pa were married yesterday afternoon at the United Brethren Church parsonage on North avenue by Rev Geo W Stover They will live in Greencastle Pa after the ceremony The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Stouffer and the groom the son of Mr and Mrs J M Shinham a farmer The ages given were unclear Ziyars.

J. Elmer Shinham Katharine LD. Stouffer Franklin County Winchester The United Brethren Church North Avenue Geo. W. Stover Greencastle W. P. Stouffer J. M. Shintam Pach

For Sale Pipeless Hot Air Furnace by Collis and Wagner

Mr. J. A. Bernauer left for Baltimore after a stay at the location. Also notes close springers at Prince's sale on October 27. For rent offices and Bachelor Apartments apply to J. M. Orndoff.

Collis & Wagner Batchelor

Henning Daughter Heads to New York Guest of Mrs Hidred

Miss Mary Louise Henning, daughter of Mr and Mrs A D Henning, leaves this morning for New York to visit Mrs Hidred the former Mrs Marguerite Barbier of Holton Arms School Washington. Miss Henning was a frequent guest of Mrs Barbier during her time at the school.

Mary Louise Henning A. D. Henning New York Hidred Margerite Barbier Faery Holton Arms School Washington Miss Henning

Railroad labor board orders general chairmen to attend hearings

Chicago report says the Railroad Labor Board and the Department of Justice discuss a possible national railroad strike. Conference aims to establish policy on who may act if strikes threaten transportation of passengers freight and fuel. Subordinates urged to refrain from discussion while executives clarify authority.

Associated Press Chicago The States Railroad Labor Board Bix Meor Brotherhood Washington Department of Justice Daugherty Supreme Court Public 4 Pulic Veta Cleveland Ohio Sete Stone Broth Nd of Locomotive Engineers Engi Chi Barton Sale Ing Barton Reitorates de RM. Barton United Stating Railroad _ Labor Board

Madge Kennedy Aud to Star in The Highest Detour

Madge Kennedy appears tonight at the At torium in The Highest. The latest Goldwyn feature with Sally as co star offers a tale of wealth and poverty and release from unhappiness. Tickets are 10 and 15 cents through Fox New features.

Sally Der Goldwyn P Tyre Madge Kennedy Fox New

Postmaster Named for Milldale in Ren County Virginia

George C. Stickley is appointed postmaster at Milldale Ren County Virginia. The Post Office announces a slate of appointments in the state.

George C. Stickley Milldale

Local Family Weekend Trip to Virginia Towns

Mr and Mrs Richard Brown and their daughter traveled by car to Staunton and Waynesboro Virginia for a weekend outing. They were joined by Miss G Bennett Miss Henrietta Fuller and were hosted by Mrs Brown's brother Captain P C Brooks an instructor at Fishburne Academy in Waynesboro.

Richard Brown Mise G Bennett Henrietta Fuller Harry H. Willis St Ton Waynesboro

Woolen Mill Men Attend Golden Revival

A Chester and Frederick community notice invites all men and boys from Woolen Mills to attend the Golden Revival tonight. The event aims to gather the workforce in a shared spiritual gathering.

Inchester Frederick ‘ TY

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MR. Trinkle Viola Dana Parley Crabill Tree Insurance Hack Tomr Chapman's Shenandoah Valley P. O Berryville Prof. Snavely EK. B. Brown Gare Martinsburg, W. Va Oklahoma Warry South’s Pennsylvania J. A. Bernauer Augusta
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