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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1920

Page

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Glaize Elected President of City Common Council

Fred L. Glaize was unanimously elected president of the Common Council for the ensuing year, succeeding Hunter B. Grimm who declined reelection. The meeting covered officer salaries, committee appointments, and plans for a welfare charity centralizing local aid with representation from all denominations. The council also reviewed treasurer reports, water taxes, and water chlorination issues at the town springs.

Fred. L. Glaize Hunter B. Grimm Glaize Thomas J. Trier Messrs F. L. Glaize J. George Baetjer John W. Rosenberger B. M. Knight J. H. Henry Harry Hardy W. A. Baker C. R Mm. W. Nelson Page Charles P. McVicar W. A. Sale H. B. Mn Knight Mr.Glaize Council Rosenberger Baker Baetjer William Lupton Handley Fund Hardy Lewis F. Cooper A. A. Kelly Salvations Army Red Cross Sale Committee On Poor Con Board of Health Health Department Richmond Julian F. Wagd Health Board Tam

Shenandoah Valley Fair Draws Crowd Scale Now in Second Day

A morning crowd estimated between two and three thousand attended the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society fair on its second day. Officials said the event is the biggest and most successful yet. Prize winners included fattest baby, Stewart Eugene Anderson, and prettiest babies Alfred Harwood and Stewart Eugene Anderson. Racing events featured purses of 300 dollars for 2 25 Trot and 2 25 Pace with lineups led by Lady Corsage and Lady Hobson. The Yarboroughs Black Hussar Band performed to crowds on streets and grounds, with George Melville offering free acts praised as the best yet. Weather remained favorable, promising a milestone year for the fair.

Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society The Red Cross Fair Ground Stewart Eugene Anderson Alfred Harwood Lady Corsage Sunny Jim Silent- Axworthy Winola Whipcord Mose Pace Lady Hobson Grey Ghost Asburn Belle Minnie Purcell Linda C Morgan Leaf Dr. Long Bondie Boy Guy Axworthy Peter Blaze Yarborough Black Hussar George Melville Neork City

Apple Picking Help Wanted Ad

Help wanted for 15 or 20 men to pick apples with good board and wages. Apply to J. Mack Noonan. 8 1p 21.

J. Mack Noonan W. L. Fultz

Five Thousand Five Hundred Buys City House Offer

Real estate ad lists a six room frame house with heat bath and garage on Piccadilly Street or a spacious Nat Avenue home with ample room and garage. Baker & Shryock advertise two options at five thousand five hundred dollars.

Piccadilly St Nat. Ave Baker & Shryock

Exporter of Apples Reaches Best Markets

Unsurpassed facilities for reaching the best markets. Every detail of the business carefully looked after by specialists. Boyd Richards, 8 Bank Building. Phones provided.

Businss Boyd RE. Richards Ay N. Bank

National Fruit Products Co opens for cider and canning apples

National Fruit Products Co announces readiness to receive both cider and canning apples at their plant on Fairmount Avenue. Bell phone 346. Also note Packard truck exhibit at Winchester Fair at 4 1p 2t.

National Fruit Products Co Fairmount Avenue Bell Packard Winchester Fair

Local Schools Open Sept 13 Amid Poisoning Fatalities

The Inchester public schools will begin the 1920 21 session on September 13 with four days of registration to ease first day crowding. Free text books will be provided to grades 1 6, while some parents may furnish books. Separate registration for county non residents for grades 7 12 occurs September 10 11. Seven civilian Edgewood arsenal deaths from poisoned alcohol are confirmed with detectives probing the case as an official inquiry begins. authorities deny the alcohol was poisoned to prevent theft.

Inchester Ything John Kerr Winchester Associated Press Baltimore Edgewood Arsenal Nelson Lucius Rochester N. Y James Davis Salisbury Michael O'Leary Edgewood Washington Fries Chemical Warfare Service MD.) Arsenal Arsenal

Picnic Ticket Changes for Rock Enon Springs Event

Notice to railroad ticket buyers for the Friendship picnic at Rock Enon Springs Sept 6 postponed to Sept 13 due to rain. Tickets may be exchanged or refunded by Capt. C. Harry Hardy. If rain again forces postponement refunds will be issued.

Rock Enon Springs Capt C. Harry Hardy

Win invites kids to Junior Red Cross exhibit at fairground

A Sas Win from Senior High School and two helpers invite boys and girls to the Kiddie Koop and Junior Red Cross exhibit at the fairground Thursday afternoon at 5 90. The first five children who shake his hand receive a souvenir. He greets each child and praises Junior Red Cross work in the county and town. Meet him at 5 30 Thursday on his wireless.

Red Cross Fair Ground Winchester

Piano Stock Clearance At Tr Seats Music Store

Special notice states exclusive agency deals with Baldwin Cincinnati Francisbac er Piano Co New York Weaver York Pa Gulbransen Chicago. Large piano shipments en route and 9 used upright pianos plus 1 used player piano to be closed out at once. Every piano must sell within 5 days with upright models as low as 135 dollars.

Baldwin Piano Co Gin@innati Ohlo Francis Bacer——Piano Co N. Y Weaver Piano Co York Gulbransen Dickinson Piano Co Chicago

Ford Touring for sale with 1919 motor

WANTED All kinds of fruit at C. V. Depot. SAM HAINES Bell Phone 476. Ford Touring in excellent running condition 1919 motor $375. C F. Warren Middletown Va 1-1p-6t.

C. V. Depot Sam Haines Bell Phone Middletown

Great Winchester on Valley Farm For Rent and Fair Entries

Great Winchester on Valley between Bartonville and Strasburg offers a 230 acre farm at Burn Factory five miles from Winchester. Apply J H Bromley R1 Berryville Va. Entries for the fair open at D W Lupton’s office on Rouss Ave Monday morning August 30th.

Bartonville Strasburg Burn Factory WincHester J. H. Bromley Berryville D. W. Lupton Rouss Ave

Registration Blanks Restored for Female Voters

The city announced an influx of registration blanks from Richmond and preparation to register all women who meet state election requirements. Some women have paid a $1.50 poll tax but could not register until now. registrars expect ample blanks. Mrs May Mort returns from Atlantic City to visit Mrs Pauline Shanklin of Baltimore.

Richmond Commissioner of the Revenue May ‘Mort Atlantic City Pauline Shanklin Baltimore

Governor Cox Tours Montana On Western Campaign Stop

Governor Cox arrives in Montana for the western leg of his campaign tour. He flew from Minot North Dakota and plans stops in Havre and Great Falls with speeches scheduled for this afternoon and tonight.

Havre Mont Cox

Washington newsman Louis Garthe dies after 33 years

Louis Garthe longtime head of the Washington bureau of the Baltimore American and former Gridiron Club president died in Washington. The notice mentions his leadership in journalism and public life with a brief obituary tone.

Washington, Sept Louis Garthe Washington Bircai Baltimore-American Gridiron Club

Civil War Veteran William A. Kelly Dies at 76

William A. Kelly a Baltimore native and Civil War veteran died yesterday at his son in law and daughter E D Calvert South Main street after a long illness He served in the US Navy during part of the war and lived with his family for five years Surviving are his widow Charlotte A Kelly two sons Edward J Kelly and Mahlon Grant Kelly and a daughter Mrs EB D Calvert Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at the Calverts home with Rev F Michardson of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South officiating Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers named William Keating Brook Baker S R Willey Grier Potts B D Calvert EB J Kelly

William A. Kelly E. D. Calvert South Main Street Mr. Kelly Baltimore United States Navy Narragansett Ter Kelly Charlotte A. Kelly Messrs Edward J. Kelly Washington Mahlon Grant Kelly BE. D. E Calvert F. Michardson

Friendship Fire Company Sets Picnic for Saturday

The Friendship Fire Company, meeting in special session, announces its annual picnic will be held Saturday at Rock Bnon Springs. Rain Sunday and Monday caused postponement. the same program will be resumed, with many parents sending children to school on Monday morning.

Friendship Fire Company Rock Bnon Springs Saturd Mendelia Henry

B R T Strike Overseen as Gunfire Hits Train

Nine men in an automobile fired into a Brooklyn Rapid Transit surface train near the Twenty second avenue station but no one was hurt. Police pursued and captured the suspects three miles away as eleven more surface lines resumed operation and elevated and subway trains reported improvements.

Associated Press New York Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company Twenty-second Avenue Station

Stock Market Closes Heavy After Broad Selloff

On September 8 in New York the market opened with scant buying and a broad selling wave. Cheaper rails, oils, and some independent steels led the decline as transport shares slipped 1 to 2 points and Mexican petroleum forfeited gains amid Mexican government tensions. Oils and food shares helped the later session stay conservative while overall activity remained weak with about 500000 shares traded.

Associated Press New York Shorts Mexican Petroleum

CHAS. M. STIEFF Upright Piano for Sale

Upright piano in mahogany case offered by Seal's. In fine condition and priced to move quickly. Ideal for buyers seeking a reliable instrument.

Seal's

Winchester Orchard Supco Exhibits at Winchester Fair

Exhibits by the Winchester Orchard Supco are showcased at the Winchester Fair, drawing visitors to view fruit varieties and farming displays during the event.

Winchester Orchard Supco Winchester Fair Ipti

Definite U S Agriculture Policy Urged by Senator

Senator urges a definite national agricultural policy at the Minnesota State Fair, advocating self sufficiency and in unity with farming, labor and industry. He warns of prices' uncertainty ahead and calls for restoring order, rebuilding industries, reclaiming lands and reabsorbing soldiers into normal life.

Hart America United States

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Official Board of Apts Great Winchester Smith Geo. Melville C.F. Boyd Red Bud Dept 14Th Amherat ‘St Ap- Besto Racing Hansbrough & Carter Lpters Chamber of Commerce, Iptt Smiths Montana Bob G. H. Grimm R. W. ‘Smith Stephens City Miller Market Stonewall White Hall Kauffman's Farmer Harding Chas. M. Stieff Minnesota Fair Minnesota State Fair Grounds Hai Hadding Agricul
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