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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1921

Page

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Airing Resumed Along Tug River War News In West Virginia

Federal troops operate in Madison and Tug River area as armed bands clash with authorities. Miners claim no injuries while gunfire resumes along Crooked Creek and Spruce Fork Ridge as planes report bombs not used. Sub district president Blizzard says miners seek protection before returning home.

Bruce W. Va Kentucky Hills Tug River West Virginia Tom Davis Morgan Mingo Davis Mingo County Washington White House Harding War Bandholtz Logan W. Va Eubanks Logan County Spruce Fork Ridge Crooked Creek Madison Sharples W. M. Blizzard Ason

Barber Changes Position At Mike Shiner's Shop

Mr James Cave accepts a position at Mike Shiner's barber shop and invites friends to call. He will be ready for business on Tuesday Sept 6. A lost pocketbook with five dollar bill and small change at 705 S Main street offers reward.

James Cave Mike Shiner Mike’s S. Main Street

Winchester Steam Laundry to Close Monday

The Winchester Steam Laundry will close on Monday in observance of Labor Day with 1 p.m. hours.

Winchester Steam

Charge It Proves Young's Best Film at Arditorium

Clara Kimball Young stars in Charge It which opened a two days run to a large crowd praising the feature as a wholesome entertaining lesson to men and women. The Clyde Cook comedy also delights as Mr and Mrs C J Hirth and children return from a week in Pittsburgh with Frith relatives.

Clara Kimball Young Arditorium Young New York City Clyde Cook Wadesville Frith Pittsburgh W. J. Hirth Latimer Krayvarik

The Evolution of the Bathtub and Shenandoah Valley Harvest

Miss Wight discusses the bathtub’s changing image from unhealthy and undemocratic to accepted. The Shenandoah Valley’s famed scenery and productivity are noted, with a quieter autumn apple harvest described as lacking red and gold brilliance.

Shenandoah Valley

First Bathtub Arrives in Cincinnati 1842 Sparked Debates

The article recalls the 1842 Cincinnati installation of the first U S bathtub by Adam Thompson and the ensuing controversy. It notes newspaper labels as epicurean luxury, medical opposition, and early legislative actions in Philadelphia and Virginia, with President Fillmore later adopting a tub in the White House.

United States Cincinnati Adam Thompson Thompson Philadelphia White House

Spaniards Rout Moorish Tribesmen at Nezquiea Outpost

In Nelilla Morocco on September 3 the Moorish tribesmen attacked Spanish positions at Nezquiea but were repelled with heavy losses. Reports from the enemy camp confirm a severe defeat for the Moors amid a determined assault on the outpost.

Associated Press Nelilla Morocco Nezquiea

Prince of Monaco Stricken With Severe Illness

Paris reports the Prince of Monaco is extremely ill at a Font-Renon hotel in the Pyrenees after hunting chamois. A cold triggered a recurrence of a long standing illness, with authorities giving no further details on his condition.

Prince OF Monaco Associated Press Paris Prince of Monaco Font Renen Pyrenees

Open Churches Armistice Day Movement Grows

Cleveland Sept 3 A movement to have all churches open one hour on Armistice Day for services to support the disarmament conference in Washington has been started by the National League of Women Voters.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Washington National League of Women Voters

American Legion vs All Stars of the Blue Ridge League

Baseball at Equity Park on September 6 7 and 8 features American Legion against the All Stars of the Blue Ridge League. Game times listed as day events with a 2 1p 31 format in OCR.

Thurssday American Legion ALL Stars Blue Ridge Equity Park

Friendship Fire Benefit Check For Cooperage Plant Loss

A charity event raised twenty five dollars for the Friendship Fire company in appreciation of firemen who fought a large Cooperage plant fire last Wednesday. The donation and good will were welcomed by the crew and inspire continued dedication to service.

Besiield Harpes Cooperage Cmpany Cooperage Company Bath

American Legion Benefit Night at Empire Theatre Tuesday

Tuesday night at the Empire Theatre half of the net proceeds will go to the American Legion Base Ball team to help cover heavy expenses for the Blue Ridge League All Stars games. Features Mary Miles Minter in Call Me Little Girl and Larry Lemon in Shigs comedy.

Empire Theatre American Legion ALL Stars Blue Ridge League Mary Miles Minter Larry Lemon

Kern Campbell warehouse and cooper shop report safety after fire

Winchester Cooperage Co announces its Kern and Campbell building warehouse and cooper shop were not damaged by Thursday afternoon fire. The firm says it has a stock of barrels on hand and can fill all orders promptly and has opened its office in the Kern and Campbell building to receive orders of any size.

Kern & Campbell Winchester Cooperage Coo

Great Peerless Orchestra at Rosemont Park Labor Day

Tonight at Rosemont Park the Great Peerless Orchestra performs for Labor Day with a Mardi Gras Dance Whirl at 12.80. Free afternoon dancing and evening events include prizes. Ladies 50 cents, gentlemen 1.00.

Great Peerless Orchestra

Empire Preview Ad Promises Value at Upcoming Program

Read the fifth page for interest and see what a wonderful Empire program is going to pull off next week. Advert says be on hand for Monday’s earlier event and enjoy maximum value for money at the same prices.

The Sins of Rozanne and Harold Lloyd Comedy At Empire Tonight

Paramount offers The Sins of Rozanne a six part mystery romance starring Jack Holt Ethel Clayton and Harold Lloyd. Also show is By the Sad Sea Waves with Pathe News and Aesop's Fables. No admission increase. Come early for good seats.

Jack Holt Ethel Clayton Harold Lloyd Paramount Rozanne Pathe News Kool. Ip

Colonial Brick Corporation seeks buyers for stock offering

A firm formed to run brick plants including Colonial hand made brick offers stock for sale. The prospectus is available from Hansbrough and Carter, with preferred stock paying 8% plus 20% of any common stock dividend, making the investment attractive.

Corporatino Direct Colonial Brick Corporation Hansbrough & Carter

Mad dog killed after chase on Martinsburg turnpike

A man driving a car with two men and a club chased a reportedly mad collie on the Martinsburg turnpike north of town. The dog was pinned by a car wheel and beaten to death by a club used by one man. A veterinarian diagnosed rabies. the owner could not be determined.

Martinsburg Shade Motor Company Winchester Cold Rage A. W. Shade Gould Lovett Mr. Shade Mr. Lovett Cumberland Valley Trearby Nee High Apie E. Miller

Ford cars flood Chapman’s Auto Sales prompt orders

Sixty two new Ford cars arrived this month with forty orders on file for future delivery. Fifty cars are planned for next month. Place your order now to get one promptly through Chapman’s Auto Sales.

Chapman's

Miss Harloe Weds William H. Hottel in Quiet Home Ceremony

Eva Dale Harloe and William H. Hottel were married at 6 o clock in Mrs. William Harloe's residence 720 South Braddock Street The Rev A A Kelly officiated before a small group with a niece as maid of honor Nan Keating played the wedding music The couple will live in the city after a trip to Buffalo Niagara Falls Detroit and Canadian points aboard a Pennsylvania Railroad train

William BB. Harloe South Braddock Street Eva Dale Harlee William H. Hottel A. A. Kelly Grace Lutheran Church Edyth Virginia Harlow Nan Keating Mr. Hottel William F. Hottel Pennsylvania Railroad United States Navy Vera Crus Mexico Panama America University of Virginia France Forty-fifth Coast Artillery Railroad William F. Harlee

Will Trade New Overland Coupelet for Ford

For rent a furnished house from Oct 1 at 311 Fairmont Avenue. Trade note: willing to swap the new Overland coupelet for any good used Ford car. advertisement filed 8 22.1p tf.

DO Chapman Fairmont Avenue

Public Sale of Five Passenger Maxwell Car in Winchester

A five passenger closed top Maxwell car in fine condition will be sold for cash in front of Court House in Winchester at 1:30 PM Saturday Sept 3 1921. Car can be seen at 507 Fairmont Avenue. S K Hicks Executor of J S Hicks deceased.

Maxwell Court House Winchester Fairmont Avenue S. K. Hicks J. S. Hicks

Winchester Banks Remain Closed After Notice

Pending a decision of The Winchester Clearing House Association the banks of Winchester will not reopen on Saturday nights. Farmers and Merchants National Bank cashier H. D. Fuller Shenandoah Valley National Bank cashier W. G. Hardy Union Bank of Winchester cashier Chas. J. Summers Commercial and Savings Bank cashier John E. Sloat.

Winchester Clearing House Association Banks of Winchester Farmers and Merchants National Bank H. D. Fuller Shenandoah Valley Nat'l Bank W. G. Hardy Union Bank OF Winchester Chas. J. Summers THE Commercial and Savings Bank John £. Sloat

Used Fords and piano studio ad misprint

An old classified item promotes used Fords with monthly payments across all models priced 150 to 650. It mentions twenty five cars and a contact through Chapman’s Auto Sales. A separate notice seeks room for a piano studio in a central location from October to June, asking inquiries through Miller’s Drug Store.

Miller’s Drug Store

Barber Shops Close Monday Labor Day Notice

All barber shops will close on Labor Day Monday. The notice also mentions hiring workers aged at least 16 for Saturday afternoons and after school with opportunities for suitable boys.

Private Thomas Garrett Adams Laid To Rest In Hebron Cemetery

The body of Private Thomas Garrett Adams of Company 4 300th Infantry United States Army was brought from N J to France and home for burial in Hebron Cemetery. Services were held at Gainesboro Southern Methodist Church with a firing squad and taps at the grave. Pallbearers were cousins T Carson Ocean B Adams C T Adams Walter E Adams and F Mr Adams of Gainesboro.

Thomas Garrett Adams Twentieth ‘Infantry United States Army France Ge Hebron Boken N. J Southern Methodist Gainesboro George W Company Ff First Virginia T. Carson Ocean B. Adams C. T. Adams Walter E. Adams Adame A Adams Burg W. Va Akeley County Martinsburg Erneste

Alcohol enforcement chief plans Ohio field visit

Prohibition Commissioner yuesis outlines future field enforcement in Ohio and eastern states. He intends to visit Baltimore New York and Boston during a forthcoming trip, and efforts to coordinate between the Washington office and field units are noted.

Associated Press Washington Yuesisning Ohio Baltimore New York Boston Haynes

Bulk Apples Wanted by C. V. Golden & Co

A grainy notice seeks bulk apples for cash paid by the barrel at a local warehouse. C. V. Golden & Co advertise readiness to purchase apples, inviting sellers to contact for terms and prices.

Barrel Apples C. V. Golden COMPA Ashby Sprint

The Star Announces Evening Edition Change

The Star will issue on September 9 at 5 PM instead of the afternoon. Readers may request changes by 2 o'clock Saturday. The notice specifies labor day timing adjustments and a shift in publication to an evening edition.

Stephens City Law Enforcement Notice Issued

Warning to motor vehicles roller skaters and other violators that Stephens City laws will be enforced from Sept 1 1921 signed by Mayor S M Stickley.

Steephens City S. M. Stickley

Dance Tuesday at Rouss Hall on West Wa Street

Dancing begins at 9 p m Tuesday at Rouss Hall with music by Whi Dance Ong. Mrs A B Carson and children, visiting from Riverton, Warr County, stayed with Mrs D B Conrad and her mother on West Wa Street yesterday.

Rouss Hall Dak Tame Whi Dance Ong Cheatra Spiras A. B. Carson

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U.S U. S Charleston Little Coal River Chesapeake and Ohio Charles 1 Boone H. H. Bandholtz Barber Miss Wight Empire Rosemont Park Martinsburg Pike Miss Harloe WM. H. Hottel Clark Winchester Orchard Sup, CO Market St Euulve Chapman Thomas G. Adams
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