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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1922
Page
1
A machine finished woolen type is described as suitable for automatic use to manufacture high grade cloth for men’s clothing. Specifications indicate precision fibers and durable texture for premium garments.
The Virginia Woolen Company on East Piccadilly Street will add a two story extension of 15 000 square feet, bringing total floor space to about 140 400 square feet. The plant will be the largest woolen mill south of the Mason Dixon line and will employ about 400 workers, with 40 more added in the new addition. The new buildings will be brick and steel and fireproof, featuring an automatic loom. Nearby dilapidated shacks are being cleared as work proceeds. The old Methodist graveyard east of the plant will be used for future needs after remains were moved to Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Mr Hott and Mrs J H Hott of Tampico Mexico have been visiting relatives in Winchester for several days and plan to visit Mrs Carrie Hott in Tyton Virginia He is general manager of the American Chamber of Commerce at Tampico in the oil region and notes Tampico port activity and past bandit outbreaks while stating his duties keep him busy.
Mrs Charles Turner and Mrs Dora St Claire of Baltimore Md are spending several days in Winchester at the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs S L Forney on East Cork street.
A benefit supper is planned by Market Street Church to raise funds for the improvement of its facilities housed in the old post office building. Event details include a Sept schedule from 6 to 1 and 2 to 6 etc. Proceeds will support church renovations and related projects.
Announcement invites readers to the first display of new autumn millinery by Margaret L Hodgson on Friday and Saturday September 8 and 9. The event runs from 1 to 6 PM on both days at Hodgson's shop.
A dispute between the families of J. M. Taylor and William B. Farris escalated to violence. Three Taylor family members were killed, three others hospitalized with one expected to die. Farris, charged with firing a shotgun, surrendered and is in Columbia Penitentiary. He says the Taylors had threatened him and long-standing ill will existed between the families.
Winchester Kiwanis celebrated receiving their Kiwanis International charter in Rouss Hall with guests from Hagerstown and Martinsburg. Roland Bryarly oversaw arrangements as blue flags and decorations brightened the room. Mayor William Glass welcomed attendees while Gray Williams spoke on the future and sewerage bond issues.
Gus Hills and Honey Boy Evans stars under John W. Vogels direction. Curtain at 8 30. Prices Gallery 28c Balcony 55c and 85c Orchestra 110. Complete big city orchestra and splendid band. lp
Obscure notice announces Sept 7 yard party at Red Bud to raise funds for church repairs. An accompanying sale of implements harness and carriage will occur Sept 14 near Stephenson Virginia at Jolliffe's at 11 a.m. Proceeds support the church construction effort.
Rev James Philip Murdock exhorts voters to use the ballot honestly, warning that neglect could need the sword to preserve free institutions. He defines state rights as reserved powers to the states, tracing them to the original colonies and the U S Constitution. Continued on page 4.
The Empire Theater hosts Gus Hill Honey Boy Evans and John W Vogel's minstrel troupe tonight at 8 30. The Minstrel King Vogel tours in personal charge and will direct the new up to date performance after a noon arrival and street parade. Expect a large audience for the show's premiere in this town.
Lieut Belvin W Maynard known as the flying parson was killed when his plane fell from 3000 feet at Rutland Vermont during the Rutland Fairs Also killed were Lieut Charles Wood of Ticonderoga NY and Charles Mionet of New York Maynard had won the New York San Francisco air race in 1919 and had a wartime army aviation and test pilot background
Wanted buyers for 150 sheep 145 hogs 40 fresh cows and springers 26 steers and heifers with some bulls at J L and J W fol sale on September 14 at 11 a m Stephenson fh ie.
Roanoke Va resident W P Simpson will have a hearing at 10 tomorrow in police court after a postponement. A chase along the Valley pike ended near Kernstown and liquor was found in the Buick roadster. Miss Mary A Billings of Roanoke, owner of the car, may come to claim it.
Senator Byrd receives a letter from Loring A. Cover president of Security Cement and Lime Company praising H G Shirley chairman of the Virginia State Highway Commission. Cover notes Shirley formerly led Maryland's road department and lauds his move to Virginia noting his friendship with Henry Shirley.
Washington announces a new veterans hospital costing 750000 dollars for 250 patients in the fourth district covering Virginia Maryland and West Virginia. Director Ford says it brings the Langley bill total to twelve hospitals. Location undecided after site inspections at Goshen Virginia and Pence Springs West Virginia.
Administrator Trovellis Clark to sell at 526 Fairmont Ave on September 9 at 2 p m household goods carpets beds stoves furniture antiques canned goods and more at public auction. sale conducted as estate administration with items from the Shanholtz estate.
A dispatch from Winchester reports the Democratic state central committee will meet Friday at Murphy's Hotel in Richmond to organize aggressive campaigns across congressional districts. Chairman H F Byrd notes strong prospects in the Ninth District for George C Peery and aims to repudiate Republican methods in the Seventh by achieving a record majority. Governors and senators may attend the meeting to back Democratic efforts.
25 men needed immediately for trench work and gas laying. Earn 10 per day. Apply at Gas Office, 21 West Piccadilly Street.
The Empire Theatre presented the musical comedy Mary attracting a large, hot audience. George M. Cohan stamp of quality, with Sam H. Harris directing, delighted with tuneful music, entertaining dancing, and well trained performers led by Eleanor Hart as Mary and Walter Morrison as Jack.
The Rev. W. I. Dudley returned from Winona Lake Indiana where he attended a major general conference. The Council of Federated Churches reports Church of Christ membership increased by over 120000 last year, the largest rise among US Protestant denominations, as published in the Christian Herald of New York.
A sale announced by J. La and J. W. Jol liffe offers a driving horse or draft colt cattle fresh cow sow pigs and good sheep. The sale is scheduled for September 14 at 11 a.m. near Stephenson Virginia.
New York police report ten deaths in the Red Hook district from wood alcohol poisoning. Investigators push the case with a grand jury likely to indict a grocery store operator and a clerk who sold the liquor. Roving bootleggers are being rounded up as the probe intensifies.
Clarke County School Board reconstituted tonight naming Dr. Charles O. of White Post as chairman Holmes J. Hardesty of Berryville as clerk and Leslie D. Kline as assistant clerk. The board plans consolidation studies and anticipates higher enrollments while enforcing vaccination laws ahead of September 18 opening.
Storage facility announces pre cooled rooms ready to receive apples for storage. Winchester Cold Storage offers new fireproof space under management of Wm Beverley Mer. 5 1p 61.
Winchester Public Schools begin 1922 23 on September 11 with new pupil registration for residents. Registration runs September 4 to 6 at John Kerr Building for grades 1 6 and Equity Grounds for grades 7 12. County pupils register September 16. Only new pupils register. no spots held after September 8.
The Trescott Grader features a new roller conveyor that turns apples for inspection saving labor and time. Complete stock of picking and paying supplies to meet all needs. Special orchard ladders offered at low prices.
Labor leaders will map out strike policy at a policy committee meeting on Monday. The event focuses on coordinating actions and establishing guidelines for future labor actions.
District workers seek a settlement as talks stall before the Chicago meeting. A injunction blocks further action while two Huntington residences are dynamited, raising safety concerns and intensifying the dispute.
M J McMahon of the International Brotherhood of Machinists is quoted from Uranton Pa saying a majority of railroads have made a peace proposal to striking shop craft unions to be discussed at the committee meeting.
Washington officials and union leaders discuss the national rail strike with a policy meeting planned in Chicago next week. J. P. Noonan, chief of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, says there are no settlement talks yet and an injunction action is being considered by the attorney general. B. M. Jewell travels to Chicago as part of the strike leadership.
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