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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1920

Page

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Cox Charges Four Admitted By Harry Bla

Chicago Sept 9 Charges by SoS Sistiante ace said planned drives in at least 61 cities and that the national committee had a hand in using city quotas were admitted before the Senate investigating committee today by Harry M ir assistant to Republican National Treasurer Upham from a document produced by Mr Blair. Blair said the form 101 was sent out in Hew of the much discussed form 101. Blair’s plan to organize drives in 54 cities was discussed against Cox list of 51 cities at Pittsburgh.

Chicagoo Sos Sistiante National Committee Senate Investing Committee Harry M. Ir Republican National Upham Blair Ser’ Reed Ohio Pittsburgh Ee Iy Reed Ways and Means Committees State Committee Cox Edmund Moore Hays

Reception for Visitors by Turner Ashby Daughters of the Confederacy

Final plans for a reception next week to welcome the North Carolina delegation mark the unveiling of tablets to General Ramseur and General Pettigrew. The event is hosted by the Daughters of the Confederacy and Ladies' Memorial Association at Mrs. Holmes Conrad's home on September 16 from 8 to 10. Attendees include Turner Ashby Camp members, Ladies' Memorial Association, American Legion officers, Robert Y. Conrad Post, Capt. Bob's Company, town ministers, and the mayor. Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor and their two sons return from a Washington, D C motoring weekend.

Turner Ashby Daughters of the Confederacy North Carolina Ramseur General Pettigrew Daughters of the Confederacy and Ladies’ Memorial Association Holmes Conrad Turner Ashby Camp Ladies’ Memorial Association American Legion Robert. Y. Conrad Post Capt Bob

Firemen Hurt In Gas Blast At Tarentum Hardware

A gas and oil line explosion behind a three story brick building in Tarentum Pa injured several firemen. The blast blew out the rear of the building, which housed hardware dealer J T Baker on East Sixteenth Street.

Associated Press Tarentum J. T Baker East Sixteenth Street

Miss Judith Miller to Wed in October

Announcement from Mrs H J Miller of Washington Virginia reports the engagement of Judith Miller to Preston Stoddard Avery of Pensacola Florida. The wedding is planned for Trinity Church in Washington Virginia in October and Judith Miller is the daughter of the late Hi J Miller a noted Rappahannock county resident.

H. J. Miller Washington Rappahannock County Judith Miller Preston ‘Stoddard Avery Pensacola Fla Miss Miller Hi J. Miller

Nine Die In Alcohol Toxication At Edgewood Camp

Investigators from the Department of Justice and military authorities probe deaths among Edgewood arsenal civilian workers after probable wood alcohol poisoning at a drinking event. Nine deaths reported, four men jailed briefly, survivor statements mention possible liquor obtained at Timonium in Baltimore County.

Associated Press Baltimore Department of Justice Edgewood Arsenal William Doyas Edgewood Timonium Baltimore County

Ministers quit ministry over poor pay in Nebraska

Bishop William F. McDowell told a Nebraska Methodist conference that retirement of preachers due to low pay is deplorable. He cited a minister who said he could not "keep a sealskin family on a muskrat income" and said too many leave for the same reason.

Associated Press Omaha Neb William F. McDowell Washington Nebraska

For Sale Studebaker Touring Car In Excellent Condition

Quick sale offer for a seven passenger Studebaker Touring Car in overall good condition. Recently serviced, barely used, negotiable price for serious buyers. Viewable anytime. Bell phone 491. oO. T. Ritter, Valley Pike.

Stephens City Farmers Meeting Speeches by Prof J H Meek

Prof J H Meek of the Bureau of Markets USDA speaks at Stephens City High School Saturday evening September 11 at 8 oclock. He comes at the invitation of the Central Frederick Farmers Club and all members of the club and the public are invited to attend with families. The meeting is open to women and children as well.

J. H. Meek Stephens City

Tracy Mearle Marries Marie Killilea in Brooklyn

The couple wed on September 8 at the bride’s mother Mrs EB McCarthey residence 681 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn New York. The ceremony took place in the presence of family and close friends with local traditions observed.

W. Mearle Tracy Marie Killilea EB. McCarthey Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn N. Y

Schloss Bros Tailor Visit at Style Headquarters

Schloss Bros Tailor will be here September 11 13 and 14 to take measurements. Call to schedule your fitting at J M Orn­doff Style Headquarters.

J. M. Orndoff

Crusher wanted and stone for delivery at Winchester plant

Clean broken stone in sizes suitable for crusher wanted at once delivered to Winchester new cold toray plant for prompt delivery. 1.25 per yard paid for stone delivered. See William Beverley. There will be no drill Thursday night Sept. 9. Lay Capt. Bob's Company. G H Grimm Capt Com. Per R W Smith 1st Sergt. 8-1p-2t

Winchester New Cold Toray William Beverley Bob G. H. Grimm R. W.’ Smith

Banquet and meeting honor Winchester delegates to London Jamboree

A banquet and joint Scout Council meeting honored Winchester delegates to the London Jamboree and International Scout Conference. Attendees included local officials, commissioners, and Scout leaders. Plans announced for the sixth anniversary meeting at the Empir Theater with overseas delegates speaking and awards presented.

Scout Council Boy Scout Winchester B. M. Roszel Pifer Sheetz R. T. Barton W. N. Page George H. Heist F. BE. Clerk M. M. Roszel Stewart Bell C. Vernondy H. B. McCormac M. M. Lynch R. L. Gray George W. Bowly C. B. Koontz A. A. Kelly Baker Rosenberger Potts Gray Aulick Fansler Massey Kern Stine Brown McCauley Barr Anderson Barton London Empir Theater Roszel Major Roszel

National Fruit Products Co ready to receive apples

National Fruit Products Co announces readiness to receive cider and canning apples at their plant on Fairmount Avenue. Bell phone 346. Attend C E Boyd's site at Red Bad Jepit. 14th stock and implements listed.

National Fruit Products Co Fairmount Avenue Bell C. E. Boyd Red Bad Jepit

Winchester Fair Runs Sept 7 8 9 10 With Top Exhibits

The Winchester fair promises strong racing, exhibits and carnival attractions. Winchester City Public Schools open Sept 13 at 8 50 a m with resident pupils registering Sept 8 9 and county or non resident pupils Sept 10 11 for grades 7 12.

Winchester City John Kerr Cork

WANTED All kinds of fruit at C. V. Depot

A small classified notice seeks various fruits at the C. V. Depot by contact with Sam Haines. The ad provides a Bell Phone number 476 for arrangements.

C. V. Depot Sam Haines Bell Phone

Mrs Oldham's Niece a Bride at Norfolk Church

Mary Cary Taylor daughter of Rev. J Randolph Taylor and Mrs Lucy Taylor of Accomac Va wed George H Esser of Norton West Virginia at St Pauls Church Norfolk officiated by Bishop of Portsmouth. The couple left for a Canada trip and will reside in Norton after October 1.

Richmond Old St. Paul's Church Norfolk Mary Cary Taylor Ji Randolph Taylor Uce Taylor Accomac George H Norton W. Va Portsmouth Leighton Mrs. Crockford Martha R. Taylor Keith Maser Esser Canada Mary Bruce Edward C. Bruce Winchester Edward C. Oldham Covin Church

Watson Leads Georgia Race in Democratic Primary

Incomplete returns show Thomas E. Watson leading in the Georgia Democratic primary with 197 county unit votes, above the 195 needed for nomination. Governor Dorsey trails with 67 votes, Hoke Smith 40, and John R. Cooper among others as county totals vary by incomplete reporting.

Atlanta Georgia Thomas E. Watson Dorsey Hoke Smith John R. Cooper United States Hardwick Clifford Walker John ©. Holder W. R. Brown

Man Hurt in Cedarville Fall During Wheat Threshing

Roy Grim fell about eighteen feet from a mow while pitching wheat to a threshing machine at Cedarville last Wednesday. He was taken to Winchester hospital Friday after a serious operation that removed a kidney and a blood clot. Doctors praised his chance of recovery and attributed hope to his good habits.

Roy Grim Cedarville Winchester C. C. McKay Sam Ca‘pel

Father and Son Cited for Prohibition Violations

George Clark and Ernest M. Clark of the city were arraigned before U S Commissioner Philip Williamson on charges under the national prohibition act. George posted 500 bond. Ernest could not, and was jailed. They remain held for the Western District grand jury meeting November 23 in Harrisonburg. Deputy W M Utz arrested them after tracing activity near Gainesboro where Ernest was found operating the ill equipped distillery.

George Clark Ernest M. Clark United States Philip Williamson United States Court For Western District of Virgina Harrisonburg W. M. Utz

Zirkle Bride Weds Patterson in Winchester Home Ceremony

Miss Nannie Miller Zirkle becomes Mrs. David H. Patterson Jr at a quiet afternoon home wedding in Winchester Virginia. Officiated by Rev. Austin A. Kelly, the couple left for the East and plan to reside in San Francisco after a short honeymoon. The bride, long associated with The Evening Star, is from a prominent Winchester family.

Winchester Virgiia Mary A Zirxle South Main Street Nannie Miller Zirxle David H. Patterson, Jr San Francisco Cal Austin A. Kelly Grace Lutheran Pepageres Patterson Philadelphia Atlantic City A. M. Zirkle Bvening Star Tterson May Zirkle California Mr. Patterson Ogi American Strawboard Company Connecticut

More Women to Vote Here In Registered List

An additional list of women registered under new election laws is published. Names include Florence V. Willis, Nettie R. Ryan, Clara Hoo Ver, Annie J. Rees, Victoria Noel Lupton, Eliza Ellen Brown, Pearl I. Brown, Ruth E. Brown, Caroline Louise Quantz, Eliza beth Lupton Tanquary, Maud Kk. McKee, Elizabeth M. Harris, Stella J. Hawkins, Florence C. Albin, Anita M. Trenary, Emily E. Wems, Clara W. Owens, Gertrude V. Ross, Elizabeth Lillis, Nancy N. Garrick.

Florence V. Willis Nettie R. Ryan Clara Hoo Ver Annie J. Rees Wood Garber Edmonds Annie R. Dorsey Clara V. Fultz Victoria Noel Lupton Eliza Ellen Brown Pearl I. Brown Ruth E. Brown Caroline Louise Quantz Edna Menear Cather Elizabeth Lupton Tanquary Margaret Jean Larrick Maud Kk. McKee Mary C. Steck

Three Bishops at Conference Open Virginia United Brethren Session

The 121st Virginia Conference of the United Brethren Church meets in Berkeley Springs West Virginia September 14 to 20 with Bishop William M Bell presiding. Bishops W M Weekley and A T Howard assist. The territory covers Virginia Maryland and parts of West Virginia. Membership 16689 with 66 preachers and 48 lay delegates. Plan: no more money drives next year evangelism and constructive religious work. Rev George W Stover closes his eighth year as Winchester pastor with a strong report.

Virginia George W. Stover Winchester United Brethren Church

RALLIES ARE MADE BY OILS

Stock market moved higher before noon on news of a large over subscription to the French loan. United Fruit climbed about 7 points with appetites in shippings and oil shares leading gains. United Fruit rose nearly 13 points by close as the market held firm with about 400000 shares traded.

New York United Fruit Act United Fruit Mercan pan-American Petroleum Etha Oilsand

New York Players Reported Hurt In Bus Accident

Rumors circulated by newsmen and special dispatches claimed Mayers, Rutt, Meusel, Pratt and Lewis were injured in a bus accident near Cleveland today. Miller Huggins and Mark Roth denied any New York players were involved.

Cleveland Ohio Mayers Rutt Meusel Pratt Lewis New York American League Baseball Club Miller Huggins Mark Roth New York

Maine population growth overtaken by Oregon

Maine now ranks thirty fourth in population, having been thirty fourth ten years ago. Census figures show Maine's population at 996 thousand, up 25,266 or 2.5 percent since 1910, while Oregon has moved ahead to become the thirty fifth state.

Associated Press Washington Maine Oregon Census Bureau

Bringing Up Father Empire Tonight at The Sea Shore

The Musical Comedy Co presents Bringing Up Father at The Empire with the Sea Shore venue tonight. It arrives by noon over the B and O for the season opener. Advance sales indicate a packed house for this well recommended engagement.

Brandegee Renominated by Republican Party

United States Senator Frank Brandegee was renominated at the Connecticut Republican state convention in Hartford on September 9. The move solidifies Brandegee's bid for another term as the party's candidate for the Senate.

Associated Press Hartford Conn United States Frank Brandegee

Apple picking drive and assorted notices

Advertisements announce help wanted for apple picking with meals and wages, a reliable cook needed, a furnished rental at 226 Amherst Street, and fair entries open at D W Lupton’s Rousse Avenue office with early submission urged. Hansbrough & Carter handle entries. Smith's Greater Shows headlines Winchester Fair dates September 7 to 10.

W. L. Fultz D. W. Lupton Rousse Ave Iptf Smith Winchester Fair

Real estate bargains and ad listings on local avenues

Five thousand five hundred dollars buys a six room frame house with heat and bath on FE Piccadilly Street or a nice house on Mat Avenue with room and a garage. Also classified lineups include Baker & Shryock ads and a rye product promotion. Stenographer wanted at Chamber of Commerce.

Piccadilly St Mat. Ave Baker & Shryock

County Fair Draws Thousands Amid Busy Program

The third day of the Wi fair drew large crowds with about ten thousand attendees across the day. Music by Yarborough's Black Hussar and other acts thrilled spectators as racing events, balloon ascent, and numerous attractions showcased the fair's busy schedule and strong community turnout.

Winchester Dreds Yarborough Black Hussar George Melville New Yor Mise Ge Metropolitan Life IF Company A. Hopkins Department Hopkins Smith Leister Hagerstown R Butts McHenry Fahrney Henry Cork Screw Mikler Lady Hobson Shireley Ashburn Belle Minnie Purcell Taylor Anna Polistan Barr Bonnie Bazer Riddick Morgan Leat Miller Dr. Long Allen Bondie Boy Zeigler Cat Guy Axworthy Seeley Lord Oliver Turkey Billy Direct Nick Grady Robert B Silent Axworthy Margy Ellen Kirby Joe Burt Power Patch Abbe Bond Edward Lee Pauline Hilda Robert R Linda C Burnett D Joe Wilson Pilsner Maid Guy Axworthy Whitecord Morgann Peter Blaze Bonnié Setzer Frederik Wing Counties Anna Ballard Mole Lie Belle Prof. Smith

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Harry Bla The Frank Taylor Washington, D. C Studebaker Oo. T. Ritter Valley Pike Farmers” Meeting Schloss Bros.’ Tailor McClaine G. Clarence Miller Moling & Seal People’s Drug Co Brraind Ao People’s Drug Co Elizabeth Scot Williamsburg Bruce Hobson Polard Virginia Trust Company Richmond, Va Balgh’g. Polard Martinsburg Pike Bartonville Rasburg STAR Burn Factory Bromley Bo Bergleyville Mrs. Oldham Watson Front Royal Record Miss Zirkle Father Empire Brandegee J. Mack Noonan Amherst St Hansbrough & Carter, Iptf Kansas Pip Winchester Seel. Co. Inc Chamber of Commerce
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