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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1920

Page

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British Not Aired Cavary Army Wiped Off the Map

In London on September 2 the British government rejected Irish hunger strike appeals for Terrence MacSwiney. Sir Hamar Greenwood asserted no mercy for the Cork lord mayor and defended Ireland policy amid Irish unrest.

Associated Press London Terrence MacSwiney Cork Brixton Prison Hamar Greenwood Ireland London Times Lucerne Hamar Rotary Irela Times Sir Hamar

Sugar price drops spark 15 cent sugar rush in Philadelphia

Philadelphia papers report shoppers scrambling as major retailers like American Stores and Gimbel Brothers cut granulated sugar to 15 cents per pound. Stores varied with some charging 16 to 21 cents while Philadelphia refineries sold to retailers at 17 cents a pound with cash deduction.

Philadelphia American Stores Company Phildelphia Yesterny Gimbel Brothers Chabrow Brothers

Former Pastor on a Vacation in Winchester Guests of Stouffers

The Rev. and Mrs. H. G. Spencer and their three children of Piedmont West Virginia arrived in Winchester last evening and stay with Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Stouffer at their West World home. The Rev. Spencer formerly led Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church and will preach at Market Street next Sunday at 11 a.m. and at Greenwood church at 3 p.m. He led prayer meeting last evening at Market Street Church.

H. G. Spencer Piedmont W. Va Winchester Harry C. Stouffer West World Spencer Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Baltimore Greenwood Market Street Church

Winchester Fair Promises Best Exhibits and Carnival Yet

The Winchester fair runs September 7 8 9 and 10 featuring top exhibits and a celebrated carnival. Organizers tout the event as the best yet with highlight attractions and community participation.

Wanted Stone and Fruit at Depot Ad

WANTED All kinds of fruit at C. V. Depot. SAM HAINES Bell Phone 476. BROKEN STONE WANTED Clear broken stone in sizes suitable for crusher wanted at once delivered. Crusher at Winchester new cold plant for prompt delivery $1.25 a yard. William Beverley Supt IPTF

C. V. Depot Sam. Haines Bell Phone Winchester William Beverley Iptf

Full Millinery Show with Largest Hat Line in Winchester

A Winchester display features the largest millinery line of patterns and ready to wear hats. Priced from $4.50 upward. Shop promotes New York’s best show and urges patrons to visit the department store display.

Winchester New New York DEPT

Public Sale Notice and Local Sales Items

Public sale of antique furniture including china gas range and household goods set for Saturday rain or shine. Mrs. Jacob Baker 103 Washington St lists sale details. Also notices: Ford touring car late 1918 model for sale. 28 farms grain and stock farms 15 to 260 acres each in Adams County Pa by C A Williams 42 Hanover St Gettysburg Pa. 8 room house at 417 S Market St for sale with immediate possession.

Jacob Baker Washington St Adams Co C. A. Williams Hanover St Gettysburg

Public Sale of Furniture at 410 North Main Street

Public sale of furniture to be held at the residence of Mrs Anna Hobson 410 North Main Street. Items include bed room suits parlor chairs stoves and other household goods. The sale starts at 11 oclock next Saturday.

Anna Hobson North Main Street

Apples Power Local Plant Network Expands in Winchester

The National Fruit Product Co. operates three apple canning plants in Winchester, Martinsburg, and Alexandria with a fourth planned at Basic. It would take thirteen miles of freight cars to move the required apples, six hundred bushels per car, and the company finances expansion via seven percent preferred stock paying quarterly. Local firms Hansbrough and Carter and H. R. Bryarly & Co. handle inquiries. Special Friday Saturday offer at The People’s Drug Co. for chocolate assortments.

National Fruit “Product Co Winchester Martinsburg Alexandria White House

Man Run Down by Auto on South Washington Street

James Turner, colored, was seriously injured when struck by an automobile driven by Paul Bromley on South Washington street. Turner was taken home for treatment. doctors could not determine the full extent of injuries. Police later filed warrants charging Bromley with assault with intent to kill and with excessive speed.

James Turner Paul Bromley South Washington Street Turner Doran Bromley

Gov Cornwell Here on Visit to Winchester

West Virginia Governor John J. Cornwell visited Winchester with Mrs. Cornwell and several Charleston and Romney companions. The party spent the night at Hotel Evans and planned a trip to White Sulphur Springs before returning to Romney and Charleston. Mrs. Cornwell and Miss Keller were among the travelers.

John J. Cornwell West Virginia Winchester Romney Hampshire County Governor Cornwell Cornwell Keller Parker Charleston Endler William B. Cornwell Hotel Evans

Sugar market remains dull in New York

There were no new developments in the local raw sugar market. Prices remained nominal as demand was weak and holders would accept lower bids if buyers appeared.

New York

Winchester Orchard Supply Co Postpones Band Yard Party

Orchard supplies advertise ladders baskets crates sacks and caps for picking and packing at Winchester Orchard Supply Co. Also note postponement of M. W. of A. Band yard party from Saturday to Friday September 3 at White Hall.

M. W. of A. Band White Hall

Handley Library to Close for Labor Day

Handley Library will be closed all day next Monday September 6 for Labor Day. Ip-3t Special candy sale Friday and Saturday offers one full pound box Majestic Chocolates and Bon-Bons at 59 cents. The People's to So Inc. 2-1p-i.

The People’s Drug Co., Inc Handley Library Majestic People’s To So., Inc

Postponed M W of A Picnic Set for Sept 4 Gore Va

Inclement weather forces the M W of A picnic to be held September 4 in Gore Virginia instead of the previously advertised August 28. Public invited.

M W. of A Gore

Wanted Coopers Buy Ford Touring 1919 Motor

WANTED COOPERS offer $375 for a Ford Touring in excellent running condition 1919 motor. Contact C. F. Warren Middletown Virginia. Budget limited to purchase details given.

Motor C. F. Warren Middletown

Cox to Name Dirt Farmers

Governor Cox in Columbus outlines appointing dirt farmers to key government posts including secretary of agriculture and federal reserve boards. He urged federal regulation of gold storage facilities and cooperative buying by farmers in a speech to about 100 National convention representatives.

Columbus Ohio Cox Secretary of Agriculture Federal Reserve and Regional Reserve Boards and Tariff Commissions Interstate Commerce Commission

Miners' Vacation Walkout Hits Pennsylvania Coal Fields

Reports to the Department of Labor show a complete tie up of 52 collieries in the ninth district with 28 still operating at reduced staff. In Panther Creek Valley 20 colleries idle. Shamokin and Mahanoy regions see walkouts by firemen pumpmen and engineers as protests spread. In Scranton, a joint meeting considers terms of the two year contract award approved by the coal commission.

Associated Press Washington Pennsylvania Department of Labor Panther Creek Ninth District Shamokin Mahanoy Scranton Wilson United Miners At Hazleton

Speculating on Sugar's Course

New York traders debated whether sugar had hit bottom after last week's decline. Some feared further drops, while many expected limited losses for heavy holders. Consensus said profits would shrink and some gains might be forgone to avoid steeper market declines if demand remained weak.

New York

Farmer Listed as Holder of Missing Handbag

In Baltimore on September 2 a feather handbag reported missing from a train between New York and Washington was returned to its owner Lindsay Hopkins of Atlanta. Albert Wehr of Baltimore explained the bag was delivered by a porter to his car by mistake while he was meeting a guest, and he did not know its contents of negotiable securities worth $150,000.

Baltimore Lindsay Hopkins Atlanta New York Washington Albert Wehr

Turk Delegate Sent to Rome

Constantinople reports Turkey will send a minister to the Vatican marking the first official Islam Catholic affiliation. The move follows the sultan's initiative to thank the pope for aid to Turkish war prisoners via the apostolic delegate.

Associated Press Constantinople Turkey Vatican Christendom Apostolic Delegate

Rouss Firemen Urge Members to Attend Sept 3 Meeting

Regular meeting of the Charley Rouss Fire Co. is scheduled for Friday September 3 at 8 oclock. Important business will be discussed and every member is urged to attend. Tp 21C De Brown secretary.

Charley Rouss Fire Co de Brown

Opening of Public Schools in Winchester for 1920

Winchester City Public Schools begin the 1920 schol year at 1:00 am on Sept 1. Resident pupils register Sept 8 at the John Kerr Building. Children six by Oct 1 admitted. younger only by exam. Non residents register Sept 17-18 for grades seven to twelve, with tuition charged. Courses added in Industrial Arts, Domestic Science and Agriculture. Medical certificates not required. systematic medical exams by the School Nurse planned.

Winchester City John Kerr Cork Market Streets

Extended trip for Mr and Mrs Harmer to multiple states

Mr and Mrs Stanley E Harmer depart this morning for a three week journey visiting friends in Birmingham Alabama Memphis Tennessee and Kansas City Missouri. They also plan to see Mrs Harmer's brother Mr G T Feye in Birch Tree Missouri. A farm of 230 acres for rent near Burn Batory five miles from Winchester Virginia is offered by J H Bromley Berryville Virginia.

Stanley E Harmer Birmingham Alaz Memphis Kansas City Mie Feye Birchtrae Sitwited Burn Batory Winchester J. H.bromiey Berryville

Women urged to register to vote in Winchester area

Publicity Department of the Chamber of Commerce urges women in Winchester and Frederick County to register as soon as possible. It notes wartime equality shifts and highlights sanitation, sewerage, playgrounds, schools, and housing as key issues for women to voice. The piece calls women to embrace citizenship duties and participate in local governance.

Publicity Department Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Winchester Frederick County Otivina Coek

Washington Scouts Visit Local Boy Scouts In Harrisburg

Twenty two scouts from Troop 32 Washington DC arrived today and will stay until tomorrow evening at the local headquarters on North Main street. A baseball game with local scouts is planned for tomorrow afternoon at the Equity grounds before they continue to Luray Caverns.

Washington, D. C Newell Boy Scouts of America North Main Street Harrisburg

Notice of Sarah Zane Fire Company Meeting

Very important meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company Friday at 8 p.m. Every member requested to be present. Signed Secretary.

Sarah Zane Sarah Zane Fire Company

Lost umbrella from library asking return

Lost and found notice requests the return of a wine colored umbrella taken by mistake from the library. The notice asks the party responsible to please return the item to the library.

Desirable Double Dwelling Near Washington Street

Desirable double dwelling close to Washington Street offered as an excellent home or investment. Price listed at $4,000. Contact G. Clarence Millre, 2-1p-21.

Washington St G. Clarence Millre

Notice to County Voters for Weekend Registration

All persons desiring to register for voting in the northern district of Frederick County can meet me at the county treasurer's Office on each Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hugh G. DeHaven, Commissioner of Revenue.

Frederick County Hugh G. Dehaven

Empire Tire Sale and Public Auction Notice

Empire Tire sale lists casings with prices and discounts. Public sale Friday Sept 3 at Mary E B Light's residence near Grimes Virginia includes livestock and goods. Rental ad seeks small house for quiet employment-for colored people with easy terms.

Mary

Death of Gold prompts shock across Winchester

Hunter Boyd Gold a prominent Winchester resident died suddenly probably from an opiate overdose used as a sleep aid. He was found on North Braddock street early this morning and died at the hospital after efforts to revive him failed. He had suffered insomnia and recently used bromidia repeatedly, which likely taxed the heart. He was 60 and survived by siblings and half-siblings. Funeral arrangements were pending with services at Mount Hebron. WANTED Stenographer. Apply at Chamber of Commerce.

Hunter Boyd Gold Gold Baetosess Street Pat Herbert Willey Houston Taylor Jack Ther Circuit Gold North Braddock St Tim Kurts Swimsley Notic Gees Sombia Bromidia Winchester West Lestate WV Lodge of Hills Mount Hebron Mar Gold Baltimore Phil H. Gold North Braddock Street Robert A,win Christ Protestant Episcopal Church

Forest Glen guests and local travels noted

Miss Daisye sson of Staunton and Miss Josephine yes of this city visited Mrs H Dabney at Forest Glen near Chester. The party spent the day with Mrs McVicar's sister Mrs E Huntsberry. Earl Clowser left for Richmond with the American Legion to Fr. Mr and Mrs Charles Meakley of Xenia Ohio returned home after visits. Beulah Hawkins is improving at home. Mr and Mrs Harry Browne and Mr Charles Browne of Y yung visit their parents Mrs Robert L Wotring and Robert Shockey in Morgantown Me.

Daisye *Sson Staunton Josephine H. Dabney Forest Glen Chester Earl Clowser Richmond American Legion Legion Charles Meakley Xenia Ohio Harry. Browne Charles Browne Y. Yung Robert L. Wotring A & Robert Morgantown Anata Shockey

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