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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1921

Page

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Railroad Strike Aborted as Union Leaders Concede

Chicago and Cleveland reports detail union chiefs agreeing to call off the October 30 strike after pledging to abide by Railroad Labor Board decisions. President Harding welcomed the development as federal plans to avert a nationwide transport shutdown proceeded, with injunctions pending.

Hardingls Chicago B. A. Worthington Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western Railroad Ben W. Hooper Railroad Labor Board Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Brotherhoods of Tabor Board United States Labor Board Taffea Louis E. J. Manion Order of Railroad Telegraphers W. G. Lee Lae Washington Harding Met Clyne Federal Court Adelney-Chuetal Newgherty Olney

Heliotrope and Harold Lloyd Show at the Empire

The Empire Theatre features Hew Lloyd tonight with Never Weaken and a two thirty matinee pairing Treasure Island. The day’s program includes the three reels of laughs and a crime note about a life saved, with Harold Lloyd billed for tomorrow’s New release.

Heliotrope Harold Lloyd the Empire Girius Empire Theatre Treasure Island

Priest Slay Suspect Sought in Belknap Death

A nationwide alert was issued for Andrew Roland, 22, in connection with the slaying of Rev. A. B. Belknap, a Catholic priest, killed Wednesday evening in town. The request for arrest was broadcast today by the state’s attorney’s office at police headquarters.

Associated Press Andrew Rolando A. B. Belknap State’s Attorney's

Jewelry Center Profit Tips

In buying today consider quality values and overhead expenses. Our goods are the best obtainable with unsurpassed values. Buy Christmas diamonds jewelry cut glass and silverware where overhead is lower. Free engraving by expert workmen. Hodgson and Brown, jewelers and registered optometrists.

Hodgson & Brown

Tree Protectors and Mouse Poison Traps for Orchards

Winch Orchard Supply Co urges buyers to secure tree protection using our wood veneer Tree Protectors with creosoted bottoms and to use our mouse poison traps as the only satisfactory containers for poison bait in every county orchard.

Winch. Orchard Supply CO

Gospel of Wins Votes Opens Democratic Campaign in Reynolds

In Reynolds Store Virginia on October 28 a large crowd gathered at the schoolhouse for a Democratic rally. Boyd Richards outlined his state and local platform opposing the fifty million dollar bond issue and proposed redistributing auto license tax to fund local roads. Mayor W. W. Glass of Winchester urged support for Senator Trinkle, criticizing Republican attacks and highlighting Democratic achievements. Mayor Helsley of Berkeley Springs contrasted West Virginia and Virginia tax burdens, and Richard L. Omps lauded Richards while urging unanimous support. Utah Crosden presided and introduced the speakers.

Richards W. W. Glass Winchester Trinkle Old Dominion Glass Fairfax Harrison Mary Pledge Helsley Berkeley Springs West Virginia Virginia Richard L. Omps Mr. Richards Utah Crosden

Job openings for locomotive engineers and crew at Martinsburg

Applications for vacancies from engineers firemen ten conductors train men and yardmen. Provide age experience two references or a recommendation letter. Company to cover physical exam. Address E B Brown care Pht OOS Martinsburg West Virginia.

Laundry Scheme Reported at Local Plant

A fragmented notice notes thefts of flat linen items at a local facility identified as VHE WI IX RESERR and associated entities Peco iptt Cc and Fred, Barr's ad. The brief entry hints at a laundry theft or mislaid soft water used sheets and pillow cases, with unclear dates or locations.

Fruit Growers Meeting At Handley Library Saturday

Fruit Growers meeting announced for Saturday November 65th at Handley Library at 1 PM. Program includes fertilizer committee report, combined fertilizer and supply purchases, scab control, remarks by H F Byrd on western New York apple district, and addresses by Prof S W Fletcher of Pennsylvania Experiment Station and Prof Hutchinson of Blacksburg on apple and farmers' problems. All invited.

Handley Library H. F. Byrd New York S. W. Fletcher Pennsylvania Experiment Station Hutchinson Blacksburg

Open Letter on Republican Candidacy for Legislature

A resident questions W and party stance on roads bonds and constitutional safeguards. The letter contrasts state tax burdens, voter qualifications, and school funding with West Virginia and Pennsylvania examples, urging adherence to Virginia’s protections and opposing poll tax repeal.

Trinkle Defends Virginia Department In Winchester Speech

Senator Ke Lee Trinkle campaigning in Winchester defends state departments including fish game and oyster work and the central purchasing bureau. He notes savings and efficiency while criticizing Republican claims. The piece previews a continuation on page four.

Commonwealth Democratic Party Nce Bureau Til of Virginia United States Anderson General Assembly of Virginia

Holiday Gems At M B Clowe Jeweler Store

There is no shortage of holiday merchandise at M B Clowe's. The stock is complete with silverware watches jewelry and related items and touted as the greatest stock shown in Winchester. Early buying is advised with layaway available for a small payment.

M. B. Clowe’s Winchester

Elks Attend Last Evangelist Service and Hear Candidate

Braddock Street Methodist Church drew a large audience for Rev. George W. Richardson's sermon with Elks invited to tonight's final evangelist service. The text questions a political platform's poll tax stance and calls for tax and salary reforms, citing election fraud claims and urging efficiency in state government. Boyd R Richards signs as the speaker proposing economy and reform.

Braddock Street Methodist Church George W. Richardson Order of Elks Virginia Paul-Harrison Boyd R, Richards

City Limits Hearing Underway as Boundaries Debated

Judge Henry W. Holt presides in the county courthouse as public testimony on extending Winchester city limits continues. Mayor Glass and engineers Norton Bird and Whitman testified while A R Pendleton contemplates Supreme Court action if Holt approves the proposed boundary lines.

Henry W. Holt Staunton Winchester County Glass Barn B. Whitman Baltimore Norton A. R. Pendleton Supreme Court of Appeals Holt Old Town Spring R. M. Henry Harris Winchester Fairgrounds

Marshall Foch greeted by mighty cheers in New York

Crowds line the waterfront as Marshal Foch arrives aboard the Georges Philip in New York on the George Washington liner. Naval vessels, destroyers, and seaplanes guard the harbor while Pershing and Allied officials prepare to greet him at quarantine. The welcome underscores Foch as a world figure in the Allied victory.

Associated Press New York Marshal Foch Legion Kansas Quaran Vigilant der Jusserand Roosevelt Seerts American Legion Fidele Pershing George Witon Generalissimo Ory Paris

Democratic rallies planned across county next week

Public meetings are set at school houses with speakers including W W Glass R Gray Williams T W Harrison across Gainesboro Gore Middletown White Hall Stephens City Cross Junction Mountain Falls Brucetown The public is invited Hours and locations listed per day October 31 to November 7

W. W. Glass Gainesboro R. Gray Williams Gore Middletown T. W. Harrison White Hall Stephens City Cross Junction W.W. Glass Mountain Falls Brucetown

Shenandoah Valley Apple Land for Sale 70 Acres

Seventy acre tract described as best located and adaptable apple land in Shenandoah Valley offered for sale. Respond to P O Box 297 Berryville Virginia. Local dealer notes 25 Lp 6t.

Shenandoah Valley P. O Berryville

For Sale Pipeless Hot Air Furnace by Collis and Wagner

Second hand kitchen cabinet buffet and refrigerator offered for sale at 14 W Kent. Previous listing notes pipeless hot air furnace by Collis and Wagner. Item contact details appear with the ad.

Collis & Wagner W. Kent

Elks Meet For Revival At M E Church

Members of the Elks lodge will gather at Eliza Home at 7 o'clock Friday night to attend revival services as a group at the M. E. Church South. Ex Ruler W B E Cather signs the notice and lists post details.

Eliza M. E. Church South W. BE. Cather Ruler

Dress-maker Bettie Thatcher Opens Bell Shop

MES Bettie Thatcher offers dress making and fur remodeling at 5028 Main St with Bell Phone 524. Also advertised are all wool horse blankets and other leather items from R. M. Swimley.

Main St. Bell Ip R. M. Swimley

County Republican Speaking Dates Schedule Week of Meetings

A list of county Republican speaking dates and venues with speakers including Hon. Gil Pence W. R. Talbot and Wilbur Reynolds at public schoolhouses and stores from Oct 31 to Nov 7. Events feature speeches and musical programs in Kernstown Cross Junction Stephens City Gainesboro Middletown Bruestown and other locations.

Virginia Gil Pence W. R. ‘Talbot J. S Baldoman Haen Gilbert Wilbur B. Cather Middletown Wilbur BH Gather Elizabeth Kern Bruestown

1921 City Taxes Due with Penalties

Taxes for 1921 are ready. A 3 percent penalty will be added if unpaid by November 1 and a 5 percent penalty by December 1. The notice references WM T BAR Trews and includes unclear markings.

T. Bar

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mnit Labor Board Priest Jewelry Center Tree Insurance Gospel OF Wins Glass and Omps Virginian E. B. Brown Care P. Ht Oos Martinsburg, W. Va Fred Barr Lptf S Fruit Growers’ Meeting Cather Vailey General Assembly Frederick County House of Delegates Col. Anderson William Jennings Bryan Bryan Ginia Pennsylvania Connecticut Massachusetts MR. Trinkle KE. Lee Trinkle Democraatic Party Star Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Twett Pra Seates ELKS Ezra Whitman Marshal Fosh New York Today South Stewart Street Bettie Thatcher Rath eWill J. Collis & Wag
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