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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1920

Page

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Truck Overturns in Harpers Ferry Injuring Three Men

A city hired truck en route to Baltimore overturned on Harpers Ferry Main Street at about 2 AM. Three workers from Winchester were injured. Penn suffered a crushed leg and possible amputation, Garber and Line were bruised. All were treated at Frederick City Hospital. Garber returned to Winchester, Penn and Sine remained hospitalized.

Baltimore Winchester Harpers Ferry West Virginia Fred. Ronn Homer Garber Holgar Line Garber Long Hill Boliver Main Penn Frederick City Sine Thomas J. Trier Frederick Star J .Gontier

Fire Destroys Wheat Stacks On Wright Farm

Sparks ignited a large stack of wheat at Arthur S. Wright’s farm one mile north of White, Clarke County. Flames confined to the original stack while a brigade held the fire until Boyce engine arrived, then Friendship truck from Winchester extinguished it. About $500 damage. The farm was tenanted by Arthur Buckley.

Arthur S. Wright White Clarke County Boyce Friendship Winchester Wright Farm Arthur Buckley

Lord Mayor MacSwiney Fails to Stay Conscious in Brixton

An Associated Press report from London dated September 3 states Lord Mayor MacSwiney of Cork rapidly approached unconsciousness in Brixton prison near noon. Officials noted he was too weak to converse during the morning.

Associated Press London Mac Swiney Cork Brixton Prison

Funeral for Hunter Gold Held at Braddock Street Home

Services for Henry R. A. Goodwin rector of Christ Episcopal Church were held at J. H. Gold’s North Braddock Street residence at 4 p.m. Gold, recently returned from hospital after neuralgia illness, died suddenly from heart failure on the street. Friends describe him as affable and generous. pallbearers included M. M. Lynch and Dr. W. M. Janney. Rev. Clarence Woods conducted a simple Elks service.

Henry R.A. Goodwin Christ Senater Church J. H. Gold North Braddock Street Mr. Gold Swimsey Braddock Street Gold University of Virginia State Good Roads Association Episcopal Church Christ Church the Elks M. M. Lynch H. D. Fuller R. L. Gray, Sr C. A

Marriage License Issued to Clary Wilson and Pearl Garrett

A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon in the county clerk's office to Clary Wilson of El upon Springs West Virginia and Miss Pearl Garrett of this county. The groom was mentioned as the recipient.

Clary. Wilson Apon Springs W. Va Pearl Garrett

Winchester Cold Storage Plant to Store Apples

Refrigeration is now in operation at the Winchester Cold Storage Company plant. The new building, under construction for months, will allow 300000 barrels of storage capacity, making it the largest apple storage plant in the world. The facility will be ready to store apples by October 1 as work continues at full pace.

Winchester Cold Storage Company

Winchester Orchard Supply ad and Fire Co meeting notice

Orchard ladders and baskets for picking and packing apples and peaches from Winchester Orchard Supply Company at 301 N Market St. Also a notice for the Charley Rouss Fire Co regular meeting Friday Sept 3 at 8 oclock, urging every member to attend. signed by secretary D B Brown.

Charley Rouss Fire Co Cc. D. Brown

Winchester Welcomes Scout Troop 32 Tonight

All Scouts are urged to attend the 8 o'clock meeting this evening where Troop 32 of Washington will be formally welcomed by the Scout Commissioner in Winchester.

Washington Winchester

California visitors to Staunton for studies at academy

Mr. David H. Patterson Jr. and his son David Z. Patterson of San Francisco arrived in Staunton to visit Mrs. Mary A. Zirkle on South Main Street. The younger Patterson will resume studies at Staunton Military Academy and is Zirkle’s grandson.

David H. Patterson, Jr David Z. Patterson San Francisco Cal Mary A. Zirkle South Main Street Patterson Staunton, Va Staunton Military Academy Zirkle

Wanted stone and fruit at depot and residence sale

WANTED sp tt All kinds of fruit at C V Depot. SAM HAINES Bell Phone 476. BROKEN STONE WANTED Cream broken stone in sizes suitable or crusher wanted. Prompt delivery at Winchester. $1.25 per yard paid for stone delivered. See William Beverley Supt. At residence of Mrs Anna Hobson No 410 North Main Street at 11 o'clock next Saturday. Bedroom suites parlor chairs stoves etc.

C. V. Depot Sam Haines Bell Phone Winchester William Beverley Anna Hobson North Main Street

Empire Tire Sale and Classified Fragments

Tire advertisement lists multiple casings with sizes and prices, cash discount noted. Also notices for stenographer position at Chamber of Commerce, a real estate investment opportunity at $4,000, and a Sarah Zane Fire Company meeting notice with secretary appeal.

Chamber of Commerce

Winchester Fair For Rent Ad

Farm on 2 acres near Burn Factory five miles from Winchester available for rent. Apply J. H. Bromley Berryville Va.

Winchester J. H. Bromley Berryville

Salvation Army workers arrive in Winchester to lead services

Ensign Mary Leigh and Cadet An d mie Woodall from Washington, D C have arrived to replace Capt Van Bemond and wife as Salvation Army leaders in Winchester They served in France and England and will continue eight oclock services with an open air service The Winchester community expects continued success under their guidance

Ensign Mary Leigh Cadet Mie Woodall Washington, D.C Winchester Salvation Army Capt van Bemond Washington Ensign Leigh France Cadet Woodall America Salvation Aemy England Salvaition Army Yelock Ensigh Leigh van Egmond

Demand to reopen agreement sparks union action

A 13 member committee of the general scale committee was appointed to push reopening of yesterday’s agreement between united mine workers and operators to file new demands. In Wilkes Barre many insurgent miners leave 125 collieries idle and 130 000 workers away, signaling a serious exodus from the anthracite fields as some head to soft coal regions and midwestern centers. A Friendship picnic at Rock Enon Springs Park on September 6 features round and square dancing on two large floors.

Scranton United Mine Workers Wilkesbarre Rock Enon ‘Springs Park

First Break in Strikers Rank at Brooklyn R T C

The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company reports the first break in the strikers ranks as 146 long serving workers return to duty after 15 years plus, following Judge Mayer’s ruling that seniority rights would be restored upon return. The move ends a prolonged dispute and signals possible reform in labor relations.

Associated Press New York Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company Mayer

Dull Trading Marks Start Of New York Market Day

Stock activity opened slow with only a quarter of prior day’s turnover. Oils chemicals power and metal shares led gains while utilities stalled aside from Wells Fargo express up 3 4 points and rails demand staying to cheaper issues.

Associated Press New York Wells Fargo Express

Cox Starts to Win the West in Ohio and Michigan Tour

Governor Cox opens the western swing en route to Michigan with a Toledo railroad station speech urging League of Nations action and condemning the Hague tribunal. He tells a Tecumseh crowd he campaigns for peace against Senate oligarchy, seeking to win in the name of national interests.

Cox Toledo Michigan League of Nations Germany Voice of America Old Hague Tribunal Tecumseh Ohio Senate

Merchants Set Labor Day Closure in Winchester

Winchester merchants pledge to close all stores on Labor Day Monday September 6 urging shoppers to buy Saturday. Notices list local firms and services including J M Orndoff Gray and Sheets TH K Green and Brother and McCrory Co. Library also to close for the holiday.

Winchester J. -M. Orndoff Gray Sheets TH. K. Green Jolliffe

Flour Advances in Indianapolis and Minneapolis Mills

Flour prices rose 25 to 60 cents per barrel at principal mills in Indianapolis and Minneapolis as a stronger wheat market pushed cattle and flour sectors higher. A Friendship Fire Company committee visited Rock Springs, while a distant note mentions a mild earthquake shock felt in Los Angeles with no reported damage.

Minneapolis Minn Los Angeles Cal

Court Decides Barrel Suit in Winchester Magistrate Court

In Winchester Magistrate Court a judgment for 5 dollars and costs favored defendant W Wall in the suit brought by A C Oates over 40 bal ance due on apple barrels. Wall claimed set off for Oates failure to deliver 100 barrels as contracted. Evidence showed 800 delivered at 65 cents each. price rose to 1.25 later. Court awarded Wall 5 dollars net after 45 dollar claimed difference and 40 owed. Oates appeals to Corporation Court. Barrel manufacturers testified on past prices.

Magistrate's Court of Winchester Costa A. C. Oates W. Taylor Walk Oates Mr. Wall Wall Corporation Court

Friendship Fire Company Old-Time Basket Picnic

Tickets are on sale at The Star office for the Friendship Fire Company's old-time basket picnic at Rock Enon Springs. Buyers are urged to purchase tonight or Saturday so the railroad can arrange sufficient passenger coaches before Monday to accommodate expected crowds.

Star Friendship Fire Rock Enon Springs Provik

Children’s Day at the Winchester Fair

An innovation at the Great Winchester Fair will be Children’s Day on Tuesday September 7. All children will be admitted free and enjoy special attractions. Thousands of children from the area are expected to attend and see the great fair.

Great Winchester Fatr

Star to Not Publish on Labor Day Monday

The Star will not publish on Monday September 6 Labor Day. Readers are advised the next issue will appear on the following business day.

Sugar price drops again in New York

Announcements set refined sugar prices on a similar basis to speculators' stocks. The Federal Sugar Refining Company cut its price to 15 cents a pound, less 2 percent. Arbuckle Brothers kept their list but offered limited fine granulated at 15 cents per pound. Other refineries held prices.

Associated Press New York Sucay Refining Company Arbuckle Brothers

Pasture for Rent and Local Advertisements

Advertisement fragment lists pasture rental contact H J Martin at Tubeyries Farm White Post VA and notes telephone service. Includes grocery ad for chocolate bonbons from Bee Thie People’s Drug and mentions rye and alfalfa grown for September, with a supply offer from Winchester See Co Inc.

H. J. Martin Tubeyries Farm White, Post. Va Boyce Johan Ptf Winchester See Co., Inc

U boat S-5 saved by buoy and rescue ships

Reported across Philadelphia to the navy yard a submarine S-5 trapped for nearly two days beneath the Atlantic before rescuers used a buzzer buoy and hooks to lift the vessel. Crewmembers were saved with no injuries though air was scarce. Atlanticus and five other steamers towed S-5 toward Delaware capes.

Associated Press Philadelphia General Goethals Fphia Navy Yard Atle Ocean Capelepen M. Cooke Atlanthua Conn Delaware Develo Marine Lesa Phio Newport News New Ateranthus Cooke Capes Boston Mass Delaware Capes Naval

Buick and On Advertisement Page 3 Notice

Fragmentary ad note directs readers to view Buick and On advertisement on Page 3 with unclear details and instructions.

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