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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1921

Page

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Flood activity in Richmond noted in Democratic campaign pace

A political report from Richmond shows Congressman Hal PD intends to meet party members at Murphy's Hotel for several days during the campaign. He discusses subcommittee appointments, sources say General Sale is tied to his law practice, and confirms the state headquarters led by Secretary Jacob Brenaman will provide information by phone or mail.

Mal Hal PD Democratic State’ Democratic Committee General Sale Richmond Murphy’s Hotel Jacob N. Brenaman

Two Nights at the Empire Friday and Saturday

The Empire offers two movie nights with four features including Bryant Wahburn in Burglar Proof, Bebh Daniels in Two Weeks Without Pay, Harold Lloyd in Over the Fence, and Zesop’s Fables plus Pathe News. Fourteen reels priced at fifteen and twenty five cents. Buy seats now to avoid standing room.

Empire Bryant Wahburn Bebh Daniels Harold Lloyd Zesop Pathe News

Winchester Board Dinner Hosts Digest Of County Work

The county supervisors adjourned for lunch then attended dinner hosted by Supervisor John H. Myers. They approved extending Winchester city limits per a survey and authorized road fund borrowing of two thousand dollars for Gainesboro and one thousand dollars for Applepie Ridge.

Board of County Supervisors John H. Myers Myers Winchester Superintendent of Roads Gainesboro Applepie Ridge

Chapman's Auto Sales Delivers Used For Ford Selection

Local dealer advertises a wide range of used Ford models at attractive prices with easy terms and a call to act quickly before stock is exhausted.

Chapman's Auto Sales

Strand Tomorrow Even Better Than The Greasers

A local cinema previews Wm Cristy Cabanne's The Least From a Woman's Soul titled AT S A WIFE WORTH, promising a sharper feature than The Greasers and drawing attention from theatergoers.

Greasers Cristy Cabanne

Forty Warrants Issued for Logan County Suspects

Fort Worth wording. Forty warrants issued in Logan West Virginia for arrest of men accused of forming part of an armed group that marched on Logan. Magistrate Gord issued the warrants at the urging of John Chanfin prosecuting attorney. A special grand jury is summoned for next Wednesday to probe disturbances in the eastern Logan County area with witnesses being called for an exhaustive inquiry.

Associated Press Logan W. Va Virginia Gord John Chanfin Logat County Logan County

Officers Named by Amer Legion Officers Named by Amer Legion

The complete roster of officers elected at the American Legion convention in Norfolk lists Dr. Junius F. Lynch of Norfolk as Virginia Department commander and Char lottesville as next year’s meeting site. Other officers include Robert B. Adams of Roanoke as vice commander and Marece T. Barton of Winchester as department commander and national executive committee man. Delegates to the Kansas City national convention are William A. Stuart of Big Stone Gap and Lt. Isaiah Davies of Langley Field. Executive Committees span districts led by Harrison, McDermott, Hundley, Goodwyn, Cousins, Engleby, Barksdale, Hall, Stuart, and Strode.

the American Legion Norfolk Junius F. Lynch Virginia Charlottesville Robert B. Adams Roanoke B. M. Roszel Winchester Richard F. Beirne Covington Wm. Byrd Lee H. W. Paint W.L. Price Richmond Marece T. Barton W. A. Stuart Big Stone Gap Kansas City William A. Stuart Isaiah Davies Langley Field G. M. Harrison Fredericksburg Charles McDermott R. G. Hundley E. E. Goodwyn Emporia W. H. Cousins Déan- Ville J. T. Engleby, Jr W. A. Barksdale W. C. Hall Leesburg A. E. Strode Amherst

Price reductions on Ford cars at Chapman's Auto Sales

Chapman's Auto Sales advertises reduced prices on Ford roadsters for 100 dollars, tourings for 45, and trucks for 50 with easy payments. Urges customers to place orders quickly to avoid long waits.

Chapman

Winchester Ministers Support Education Sunday Drive

The Ministerial Association on September 5, 1921 unanimously resolves to follow a request from F. E. Clerk, city schools superintendent, to hold a church service on September 11 focused on education. The body urges city parents to attend and pledges cooperation with the school board to promote an excellent local education system.

Ministerial Association Winchester F. E. Clerk

Chapman’s Auto Sales Ad Offers Sedans Before Snow

Auto dealer Chapman’s announces sedans and coupes for immediate purchase before winter weather. Prices shown include $100.09 and other figures, urging customers to buy now to beat the cold wind.

Chapman's

Cream Separators and Churns. R&. My. Swimley

Readable notes describe cream separators and churns by S. Swimley on page 1. Brief items reference dairy equipment, production methods, and local trade mentions with terse descriptions.

My. Swimley

Land Reverts to Hancock Heirs in 500 Acre Winchest er Area

By order of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia the heirs of the late Charles B Hancock recover title to 500 acres near Marlboro after tax sale to the Commonwealth in 1907. The court finds W B Hancock Charles L Hancock Elizabeth Worthington and Bruce Worthington are true owners and dismisses BE D Clark's redeeming petition. Mountain land with valuable timber growth increased in value since Mr Hancock's death.

Frederick County Charles B. Hancock Winchester Marlboro Commonwealth of Virginia EB. D. Clark W. B. Hancock Charles L. Hancock Elizabeth Worthington Bruce Worthington BE. D. Clark Hancock

Empire Presents Regular Matinee and Minstrel Show

A regular 3 PM movie matinee at the Empire continues Saturday despite a Big Gus Hill's and Honey Boy Evans minstrel program. The bill includes a new six reel Metro feature with Viola Dana titled Home Stuff. Regular admission applies.

Big Gus Hill Honey Boy Evans the Empire Viola Dana

Nectar of this city firm presents crates to The Star staff

The Nectar of this city makers presented several crates of their famous beverage to The Star staff. The company reports unprecedented sales this season and attributes its flourishing state to the merit of their goods.

The Star

Colonial Brick Corporation Investment Proposal Sealed

A prospectus offers to buy stock in the Colonial Brick Corporation which operates plants for Colonial hand made brick and general building brick. Preferred shareholders receive 8% dividends plus 20 percent of any common stock dividend, making it a notable investment opportunity via Hansbrough & Carter loans and real estate investments.

Corporatino Colonial Brick Corporation

Idol Dancer Debuts At Empire In Griffith Feature

The Griffith produced First National film The Idol Dancers opens tonight at the Empire. The critic notes a good story and thrilling plot woven through the Ever-ready screen master’s work. Conner's Bargain Store advertises a large line of affordable clothing.

D. W. Griffith the Empire Conner

Court approves $2000 settlement in Shane death case

In Frederick County Circuit Court a compromise of $2000 was approved between William T. Shane as administrator for Loring Shane and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co over Loring Shane’s death on May 24 in North Winchester railroad yards. The fund pays $1000 to Luttrell and Rogers, $500 to the decedent’s father for debts, $10 to each of six relatives, with the remainder after costs going to Shane’s mother.

Frederick County William T. Shane Loring Shane Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Winchester Shane Im Memorial Hospital Railroad Company Luttrell and Rogers Martinsburg W. Va May Deahl Minnie Bragg Charles Shane Fred Shane William Shane Flora Shane Megther. Heers

Packing Supplies At Reduced Prices

Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertises packing materials including White Pine Apple Boxes, lining paper, duplex finish wraps, cement coated box nails, hatchets, and oak stave baskets. Contact 301 N. Market St or call 313 for supplies a and related prices.

Northwestern Clark Winchester Orchard Sup. CO N. Market St

Tom Mix Audit Special Highlighted By FBI and SAT

A media notice promotes a two day special on Tom Mix featuring an audit with FBI and SAT as centerpiece. The item directs readers to an eighth page advertisement for details.

Tom MIX FBI

Winchester Cooperage Co. Maintains Stock After Fire

The Kern and Campbell warehouse and cooper shop escaped damage from Thursday's fire. A large stock of barrels and barrel material is ready to fill all orders promptly. The company has opened an office in the Kern and Campbell building and invites orders of any size.

Kern & Campbell Winchester Cooperage CO

Two New Barbers Join H. H. Woodward’s Shop

Proprietor announces Mr. Williams and Mr. Atkins offering expert barber services at 7 N Main St. Atkins specializes in Bonselli’s mud massage and hair care for ladies and children. Plan to visit and return.

Mr. Williams Mr. Atkins Atkins Bonselli H. H. Woodward N. Main St

Lost watch and bargains across town headline notice

A lost gold wrist watch at B and O station prompts a reward return to Star office. Listings include 100 shares of Commercial and Savings Bank stock and fall hats at Conner's Bargain Store. Contact Mrs. Hardy Grim at 502 South Main Street for information.

Bryarly & Bro Star Office

Mrs. Marguerite Harrison Considers Winchester Lecture

Cor respondent for the Associated Press and Baltimore Sun, Marguerite E. Harrison, recently released from Rus sia imprisonment, wires Handley Board president R Gray Williams she may lecture in Winchester after October 15 on her experiences in Russia. She spoke at Winchester City Hall after returning from Germany and has traveled through Poland and Soviet Russia. Her release followed lenient lenience and political pressure amid food-for-prisoners negotiations between the United States and Lenine Thot sky government.

Marguerite E. Harrison Associated Press Baltimore Sun Russia R. Gray Williams Handiey Board of Trustees Winchester Harrison Poland Soviet France Maryland Lenine-Thotsky America Hoover Berlin Williams Baltimore

Optical notice in Whitchester on Sept 16 and 17

An optometrist WM Kline of Waynesboro Virginia advertises eye examinations without drugs using newer methods at Hotel Evans in Whitchester on Friday and Saturday September 16 and 17.

Whitchester Hotel Evans WM Kline Waynesboro

Winchester Groom Weds Miss Cleaton in Richmond Ceremony

Daniel C. O'Leary of Winchester and Miss Mary Bertha Cleaton of Mecklenburg county Va were married at 910 East Grace street Richmond Va yesterday by Rev Father Louis A Bowen. The groom works at Fred B Anderson Co on North Main street and is son of Daniel O'Leary of this city. The license was issued in Winchester and used for the Richmond ceremony.

Daniel C. O'Leary Winchester Mary Bertha Cleaton Mecklenburg County East Grace Street Richmond Louis A. Bowen Daniel O'Leary Fred Herbert Cleaton

Wanted Women Needed for Canning Plant Work

Advertises positions for women and girls at National Fruit Prod. Co. in Winchester Virginia. Apply at Fairmount Avenue location. Work starts Friday September 15 from 7 to 1.

National Fruit Prod. Co Fairmount Ave Winchester

County Couples Receive Marriage Licenses

A marriage license was issued in the Corporation Clerk's office to Arthur Lee Eshelman of Winchester and Miss Flora Kerns, formerly of Hampshire County West Virginia, now living here. Also licensed were Charles William Moreland and Miss Pliuma Frances Smith, both of Hampshire County West Virginia.

Arthur Lee Eshelman Winchester Migs Flora Kerns Hampshire County W. Va Froomig W. Eshelman Charles William Moreland Pliuma Frances Smith William Moreland James Smith

Wanted young man clerk for store clothing shoes

Help wanted advertisement seeks a young male clerk for a clothing and footwear shop. Experience and references required. Apply in care of Star newspaper. The notice indicates urgency and a single contact path.

Care Star

Fauntleroy to be buried in Winchester Friday

The remains of Cornelius Hite Fauntleroy will be brought to Winchester from St. Louis by 12:20 PM over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Committal services will be at the grave led by Rev B Duvall Chambers. Pallbearers include Shirley Carter and others. sisters Mrs Lewis Wood and Mrs Edward J Willis have arrived from distant cities for the funeral.

Cornelius Hite Fauntleroy St. Luke’s Hospital St. Louis Winchester Thomas T. Fauntleroy Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Mount Hebron B. Duvall Chambers Christ Church, Millwood Robert B. Nelson Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Messrs Shirley Carter Robert M. Ward H. D. Fuller M. M.lynch Philip Williams W. Nelson Page William ©. Marshall Mr. Fauntleroy Lewis Wood Washington Edward J. Willis Richmond J. A. Massie Amherst Street Alexander Fauntleroy

Ritenour Accepts Agent Post With Mutual Life NY

D W Ritenour former deputy collector of internal revenue for this district has accepted an agent position with the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York and begun duties under district managers Bios Lacy and Arthur in this city. He served about seven years in federal service and has since received several offers from corporations and insurers recognizing his qualifications and experience.

D. W. Ritenour Internal Revenue Mutual Life Insurance ,Company of New York Ritenour F Ccentias Os Company Firealmereora Go Bios Lacy Arthur Federal Service

Bulk apples wanted by Sam Haines warehouse

Bulk apples sought for immediate purchase at Sam Haines warehouse C. V. Depot. Golsen & Company Ashby Sprint representative authorized to handle bids. High cash price offered for bulk or barrel apples delivered to the depot.

Sam Haines C. V Golsen & Company Iptt Ashby Sprint

Big red fox killed near Stephens City by Harris

Mr. William P. Harris living three miles east of Stephens City displayed at The Star office the scalp of a large red fox he killed while squirrel hunting yesterday near his home. The fox measured one yard seven inches nose to tail and stood seventeen and a half inches high.

William P. Harris Stephens City Star Office

Handley Schools Open for Session 1921 22

Handley Schools begin the 1921 22 session on September 12 with parents asked to show vaccination certificates and disease clearance. New Winchester residents may register at John Kerr building September 6 to 9. county registrations resume September 19. Lost item noted: a Firestone tire between Winchester and Knoxville with reward offered.

Handley Schools Handley Winchester John Kerr Knoxville Firestone Fire Rim Star Office

Ip Conner's Bargain Store Straw Hats in Stock Sale

Saturday sale offers any straw hat in store for $1. Hats normally sell for $3. Ip Conner's Bargain Store advertises a Saturday only discount. Wanted: young lady to assist in store on Saturdays with good pay. Write H care Star.

Ip Conner

For Rent House at 225 Main Street

Rental notice indicates a house at 225 Main Street available for lease. Details are unclear due to damaged text but suggests suburban dwelling with unspecified amenities and rental terms.

Main St

In Return Sinn Fein Hints at Conference in Inverness

The Irish cabinet urged a definite Sinn Fein reply on entering a conference to reconcile Ireland with the British Empire. A September 20 Inverness meeting was proposed, while Dublin signs of good feeling followed Lloyd George's communication. Private Hoke son was reportedly kidnapped near Dandon by Sinn Fein. Official confirmation of the cabinet's reply to Eamon de Valera arrived in Inverness.

Associated Press Inverness Scotland de Valera Dublin Lloyd ‘George Essex Regiment Dandon

Public Sale Notice on Market Street Friday Event

Public sale at 910 8 Market St Friday September 16 at 10 oclock includes entire household and a walnut broom machine with a large set of carpenter tools. Mrs H H Carper is listed in notice.

Market St Eit Chen H. H. Carper

Puncture Proof Inner Tubes Featured in Ad

Patchy ad text promotes puncture proof inner tubes. Mentions safe use for wife and Gar. Includes garbled phrases and pricing fragment.

Negative Part Of U S Checks World Arvangh

Lord Robert Cecil criticizing United States for delays in League of Nations mandates spoke at the Assembly session. He claimed the United States bears pure negative responsibility and argued earlier receipt of the State Department note would have aided international fairs.

United States League’ of Lord Robert Cecil South Africa Assembly of the League United States Department

Shirt Sale at Conner's Bargain Fine Dresses

Saturday only sale offers fine dress shirts at Conner's Bargain, highlighting limited stock and bargain prices for formal wear shoppers.

Conner

Collage pads to be sold at 39c each

Sept 9 and 10 buyers may purchase collage pads at 39 cents each. R, M, Swimley, Cy announce the sale in a brief local notice.

R, M Swimley

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Flood Elay Amer. Legion FORD Special Service For Education Ice And Hansbrough & Carter Griffith Loring B. & C. Railroad Mrs. Harrison Four Horsemen MR. Ritenour Lloyd George U. S MR. Lacy Sedden ‘Lacy J. ‘H. Lacy Hampden-Sidney, Va Lacy
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