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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1920

Page

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Forty Eighth Winchester Synod of Reform Church Concludes

The Potomac Synod of the Reform ed Church adjourned in Winchester after a four-day session at Centenary Church with about 200 delegates. Memorials were read, thanks given to Winchester hosts, and resolutions approved including a $50 grant to Centenary Church and appreciation for local press coverage.

Potomac Centenary Church Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church EB. Garver Williams Tabor N. C A. M. Houlshouser Rockwell Clarence Woods Winchester Frederick A. Rupley York E. R. Detrich Alexandria Rupley Eater Lod Massemutten Academy Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Virginia Woods The Peto Centenary Reformed Church al Sd Tavu Synod Lloyd E. Coblentz

Wanted Hand picked bulk York Imperials 21 4 inch and up cider Gut

Advertisement notes Fred L. Glaize offering hand picked York Imperials of 21 4 inch and up for cider gut with quantities at 1 p t t and mentions Rosen Rye yielding 40 to 60 percent more than common rye and promotes Winchester Seed Co Inc.

Bulk York Imperials Fred. L. Glaize Winchester Seed Co., Inc

Women Wanted for Steady Canning Work in Virginia

Help wanted for steady canning positions at National Fruit Products Company in Chester, Virginia. Good pay and opportunities advertised with applications at the company office.

Plant Products Co Chester

Taxpayers' Notice on Due Taxes and Penalty

Taxpayers are warned that all taxes are due with a 3 percent penalty and 30 percent added interest. The treasurer notes 1920 taxes unpaid and urges payment by October to avoid further penalties.

Byrd discusses amendments including school and government changes

Senator Byrd reviews amendments on school governance taxation and roads. He endorses school amendments to Section 133 136 and 117, favors a county school board, and urges limits on highway bond funding while warning against overextended state bonds and unvetted tax shifts.

Ministers in Auto Accident at Crossing

Four members of the Poto mac Synod of the Reformed Church narrowly escaped death returning from Woodstock Va. in a Studebaker. Rev Dr F A Rupley unhurt, Rev Dr E L Coblentz ankle sprain, H N Smith knee injury, A H Jackson shaken. Train struck the car at Strasburg crossing. No watchman or lights reported.

Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church Centenary Reformed Church Woodstock Massanutten Academy F. A. Rupley York E. L. Coblentz Arlisle Hitler G -B. Smith Merryville H. N. Smith Marion A.H. Jackson Winchester Studebaker Strasburg Southern Railway Coblentz

Harrison Here Monday Night Campaign Speech

Representative Thomas W. Harrison of Winchester, Democratic nominee to seek another term in the Seventh Virginia District, will close his campaign in Winchester Monday night November 1 at 8 in City Hall Auditorium. Voters of Winchester and Frederick County invited to attend and hear the issues discussed by their congressman. Harrison is noted as the first Winchester native to represent the district in many years and voters are urged to turnout Tuesday to boost his majority.

Senate Virginia Board of Supervisors Thomas W. Harrison Winchester Congress Frederick Harrison United States Congress

Road amendment vote urged by good roads advocate Byrd

A statement by H F Byrd expresses opposition to a road bond amendment and urges defeating the proposal. He argues a large statewide road program requires a solid foundation and warns against granting expansive legislative bond authority. He notes the State Highway Department has 5 million dollars annually to spend and calls for accountable spending.

State Highway Department H.F. Byrd

Evangelistic Services Continue at Braddock Street Church

Rev W B Waters directs revival services at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South with J C Christy of Baltimore and Lee Richcreek of Staunton. Mrs Christy expected soon. programs run nightly next week except Tuesday. Christy to lead music. Mrs Waters to deliver women’s service Sunday at 4 PM.

Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South W. B. Waters J. C. Christy Baltimore Lee Richcreek Staunton Winchester Christy Maryland Maryland Metropois Waters

Ferns Special Sale This Saturday At The Flower Shop

Just received four shipments of two ferns and cherries offered at special prices 38c 68c 88c and 1.18 with a limit of three per customer. Availability likely ends after this fall shipment. Saturday only.

Needlework Guild collection urged for October drive

The Needlework Guild plans its seventh annual collection during October with the District Nurse distributing items after collection. Miss Higgins endorses the effort and asks every member to send two new wearing apparel or household linen items to her director. Also included are ads for sale and "Wear-Ever" kitchenware benefits.

Needlework Guild Higgins J. A. Richard

Understanding Woodrow Wilson Through Tumulty Portrait

Joseph P Tumulty described President Wilson as deeply misunderstood at a Democratic mass meeting in Maryland. He recounted Wilson's reaction to Congress approving the war message in 1917 and the Vera Cruz decision in 1914, noting Wilson's heavy burden and decisive resolve.

Washington Woodrow Wilson Joseph P. Tumulty Maryland Tumulty Wilson Congress Capitol White House Vera Cruz Mexico Bryan Daniels Admiral Mayo

The League Shoe Store Announcement

On Monday November 1 at 8 a m the League Shoe Store will display a selection of ladies shoes in Winchest er and Oxford styles with prices from 5 50 to 10 00 The store promises unmatched values next to Seals Music Store Also offered a 133 A Farm double house or a five room house with bath for 3250 Bakers & Shryock announce these deals.

League Winchester Seals Music Store Bath Baker & Shryock

Export Your Apples Prospectus Notice

Instructions for sailing dates space in steamer government permit and contact details for Thomas W. Mathews Winchester Virginia. Includes references to pruning tools and orchard products from Manchester Orchard Company with garbled additional items.

Thomas W. Mathews West Piccadilly St Poat Winchester

Paul Cap.t John Paul speaks at auditorium

Cap t John Paul speaks at the auditorium Saturday evening inviting ladies in particular to attend.

Cap.t John Paul At& P.m

Judge Harrison Will Not Speak in Winchester October Talk

Due to technical issues Judge Harrison will skip the Winchester event on October 10th. He plans to speak instead Monday night November 1st at 8 o'clock in the Auditorium.

Harrison Winchester

Speaking dates of Democrats in Middletown

October 29 events listed for Democrats with Hon. T. W. Harrison and Luther Pannet at eight o'clock p m. Details show speaking dates and venues in Middletown.

Middletown T. W. Harrison Luther “Pannett

Republican Speaking Dates Listed for Stephens City and Nearby Areas

Republican organizers announce events in Stephens City Gainesboro Winchester and Reynolds Store with times for October 29 and related venues. Captains Pauli and Paul lead meetings inviting the public to attend.

Stephens City Gainesboro At & P.m. Reynolds Pauli Winchester Paul Iotta John, Paul League

Wanted Apples for Cider Stock in Strasburg

Ear loads of good clean cider stock wanted by Fault Products Co in Strasburg. Ready for shipment after October 10 1920. Nee

Strasburg Fault Products CO

Many Women Are in Race for Office

National and state elections next Tuesday feature a large slate of women nominees and a wide array of party tickets. Thirteen other parties join the six national tickets Republicans Democrats Socialist Prohibition Farmer Labor and Single Tax, totaling about a score of party candidates. Women seek Senate seats in several states with Farmer-Labor, Independents and Socialists fielding candidates. party lineups include California New York Connecticut Nevada and others as states prepare for the 1920 voting.

Associated Press New York Congress Wilson United States Senate Republi Bankhead Alabama Martin Virginia Delaware Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska New Jersey New Mexico Rhode Island Tennessee Texas West Virginia Wyoming Senate California Farmer-Labor Party Connecticut Nevada Florida Ilinois Indiana New Hampshire Rome Oregon Pennsylvania Washington Illinois Iowa Missouri

Local Classifieds Note Property Listings and Ads

Come in or call 25 for a home visit to discuss your property needs. Baker & Shayock advertise property listings and exchanges including a 2 kas property. Haynes Automobile at a Bar plans Florida trip selling cheaper for market apples. Christian Science services Sundays at 11 AM 37 East Water Street. Flowers shop near Hotel Jack.

Haynes Automobile Florida W. Clark North Braddock St Christian Science East Water Street

Public sale on Senseney Road near Winchester

Public sale listings show 27 head Jersey cattle and assorted stock plus fodder cattle corn and household goods to be auctioned Wednesday November 10 at Senseney Road two miles east of Winchester. Frederick County Virginia hunting season set from November 20 to December 20 with bag limits of two turkeys six pheasants and twelve quail. action approved by County Board of Supervisors due to harsh winter.

Senseney Road Winchester Sp JO F. Carper Board of Supervisors Frederick County Virginia Peott Grant F. D. Good Frederick Co Cc. C. Brannon

Democratic Campaign Appeals for Funds in New York

Luther Pannett, chairman of the local campaign committee, forwards a telegram from James W. Gerard noting a promising outlook for the Democratic ticket and urging county contributions. He asks supporters to send checks by Monday to Frederick W., chair of the finance committee, to be forwarded to the national committee.

Luther Pannett James W. Gerard Democratic National Heads New York Frederick W Ginia

How to Vote on Amendments

Voters are urged to understand each proposed amendment and vote for the amendment that outlines its specific changes. The notice stresses careful reading of the constitution text and careful casting of ballots for or against each amendment.

News from the presidential race broadcasts nationwide and via AP wire

The Star reports presidential coverage nationwide with AP wire updates. Special telephone connections enable five minute calls starting Tuesday night at 9 o'clock, followed by 8 o'clock calls at 30 minute intervals, with readers invited to hear the news at the publication office.

Star Associated Press

Voting Instructions and Local Notices Fragment

A jumbled OCR passage mentions voting for and against amendments with unclear wording. It references a road amendment and general ballot notes, plus stray items about a shoe store opening and lost items. The text is garbled with names and locations partially legible.

Fancy Box Apples On Sale At Sam Haines Virginia

Fancy box apples advertised with several varieties and prices. Send boxes to friends to advertise Virginia fruit. On sale at Sam Haines on Main Street in Winchester Virginia.

Virginia SAM Haines Main St Winchester

Five six to Gov Cox campaign winds up in Chicago and Gary

The Associated Press reports five six in Chicago and one in Gary Ind sold time for Governor Cox campaign events. A torch light parade is planned as the wind up of his presidential bid with a central rally and Hardt, his opponent, to be eliminated before the Colosseum address. Automobiles will lead from the governor hotels to the evening venue.

Associated Press Chicago Gary Ind Cox Hardt Geum

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Our Felig Ster Synod of the Potomac Byrd Local Corea Ms Big Potomac Synod Baltimore and Ohio Southern E. C. Stuart Mr. Waters BE. Harloe Mr. Wilson Fower Mainchester Orchard Judge Harrison States of Union Baker & Shayock, Cor, Water and Brad Fowes of Ne Hay Éarcom J. Jos. Sullivan Cork Main Stewart Sts Star Office
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