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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1920

Page

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Youths Held in Car Theft Case In Maryland Virginia

Sheriff Pannett says two Ellicott City men James Mott 22 and Frederick Lawrence Bailliere head of Mott and Co garage stole a touring car owned by Richard Jolliffe. The car was sold to W C Lefford in Hampton and recovered by Hampton police. Bail was set at 4000 each with preliminary hearing held.

W.cleford Oampton Poseasion Hampton Sinclair Mr. Shackleford Automo Shackleford Maryland Mott Washington Jiff. Pannett Mey Conrad Kownslar Berryle nSve Matt Ody

Mrs Gavin du High Plans New York Civic Musical Evening

Mrs Gavin du High of New York City formerly Miss Lillian Riley of Inverchester will give a musicale in the Sunday school room of Sacred Heart Church on Friday evening September 1 at 7 30 o'clock. She is a former contralto with Sousa's Band and has served as principal at the International Opera Company and with the San Carlos Opera Company. Other participants and a fine program are noted including Emma Howard Wright and a recitationSketch.

Gavin du High New York City Lillian Riely Inchester Mday Sacred Heart Sousa High International Nd. Opera Company San Carlos Opera Company Emma Howard Wight _ will

Boy Scouts Take Tennis Match Over Girls 1921

The Boy Scouts defeated the Girls Athletic Association in Kern court in singles and doubles. Harman Baker and Kenneth Cornwell led the scouts with Frances Page and Louise Cooper key for the girls. Both sides drew cheers as the Scouts claimed the victory and earned a chance to defend the 1921 championship.

Girl Athletic Association Kern Court Sek Frances Page Louise Cooper Girls’ Athletic Association Messrs. Harman Baker Kenneth Cornwell Miss Page Cooper Baker Cornwell Miss Gooper Mice Cooper

Winchester Orchard Supply Ad Promotes Apple Crop Gear

Orchard Supply Company at 301 N Market St Winchester advertises Trescott apple graders presses hatchets liners caps caps and belts ladders conveyors and all crop essentials with phone contact 313 301.

Market St

Autos Wanted for Unveiling Ceremony in Winchester

The committee for the unveiling of monuments to Major General Ramseut at Cedar Creek and Brigadier Pettigrew at Bunker Hill requests county and Winchester residents loan any automobiles to transport guests. A North Carolina delegation will attend and needs courtesy. Contact George B. Chapman or W. S. Hicks immediately.

Stephen Dodson Ramseut Cedar Creek James Johnston Pettigrew Bunker Hill Winchester North Carolina Messrs George B. Chapman W. S. Hicks

Students Attend Hampden-Sydney College

Messrs. Graham Lacy, M.M. Laych Jr., Ross Wheat, and Garland Williams left yesterday for Hampden-Sydney, Va., to attend Hampden-Sidney College. Also noting Sam Haines in the Bell Phone 476 area, and fruit at Co V Depot.

Co. V. Depot Sam. Haines Bell Phone Hampden-Sidney Graham Lacy M.M. Laych, Jr Ross Wheat

U S Judges Targeted by Anti-Saloon League Speakers

Washington news report states the Anti-Saloon League formed a committee led by Rev T A Baker to draft a resolution urging impeachment of federal judges who fail to enforce prohibition. Speakers accused judges of laxity and shielding violators, with plans for congressional action and world prohibition discussed at the conference underway in Washington.

Associated Press Washington League T. A. Baker Anti-Saloon League International Congress Against Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Salaam League of America Wheeler

Ramseur monument ceremony moved to 3 o clock

Virginia counties preparing to attend the Ramseur monument dedication near Middletown are advised the program at Belle Grove will begin at 3 PM instead of 4 PM as previously announced. The Pettigrew monument event at Bunker Hill, West Virginia, also starts at 3 PM on Friday the 17th.

Virginia. V Middletown Belle Grove Shenandoah County Pettigrew Monument Bunker Hill W. Va

Wanted Good Cook for Camp Apply at Company Marshall

Wanted good cook for camp with good wages for right man. Apply WW Co Marshall 409 South Stewart Street 14 LP-2T.

Co. Marshall S. Stewart Street

Final hour stock rebound and declines across sectors

In New York on September 15 the market closed irregularly with Rails and oils advancing. Atlantic Coast Line Chesapeake and Ohio Delaware and Hudson Western Maryland second preferred rose while Denver and Rio Grande preferred fell. Industrials like Cru cible Great Northern Four and United States steel rose. sparking transfers included tobacco and copper gains as call money eased to 6 percent. Sales reached about 550000 shares and noise from various ads followed.

The Associated Press New York Atlantic Coast Line Chesapeake and Ohio Delaware and Hudson Maryland Kansas City

Victim of Explosion Dies at Memorial Hospital

Isaac H. Carper 40, foreman of the dynamite gang at the Millwood road quarry two miles south of Winchester, died today at Memorial Hospital from skull and jaw fractures after an explosion yesterday. Jeff Dove, also injured, showed improvement and regained sight in one eye. Carper born in Carpers Valley. survived by widow Miss Costello, parents Angalie and McCarper, sisters Je 6 Carper Lucy Carper, and four brothers. Funeral arrangements pending.

Isaac H. Carper Millwood Road Winchester Memorial Hospital A. C. Swimley Jeff Dove Carper Virginia Woolen Mills Carpers Valley Miss. Costello Vaucluse Angalie B. McCarper Mis Lucy. Carper Mess

May Prevent Miners from Organizing

Associated Press report from Charleston West Virginia Sept 15 describes coal operators in McDowell and Mercer counties filing to restrain United Mine Workers of America from organizing. They claim a contract bars union activity and allege a conspiracy to unionize West Virginia fields to block competition. No court action was taken.

Associated Press Charleston United Mine Workers of Miners McDowell Mercer United Mine Workers Central West Virginia

Exporter of Apples Ad Runs Keen Market Appeal

An advertisement touts unmatched facilities for reaching top markets with careful attention to every business detail. It invites inquiries about Keiffer pears and lists contact details for Boyd R Richards at 8 V N Bank Ride with both phones. Nearby items note social visits and a pastor resuming duties at Shenan Collegiate Institute.

Keiffer Pears Boyd R. Richards V. N. Bank

Washington Boy Scout Band to Visit Winchester Tonight

The Boy Scout Band of Washington D C will celebrate its fourth anniversary and join the First Troop of Boy Scouts in Winchester Virginia for anniversary events. The band arrives this evening for a fifth trip to the Virginia city and will be quartered at the new Boy Scout clubhouse donated by L Marshall Baker.

Empire Theatre Boy Scout Band of Washington, D. C Winchester Washington Star Washington Band Scout Band of Washington L. Marshall Baker Boy Scouts of Winchester Virginia City Boy Scout Baker James L. Kidwell J. H. Wagner H. EK. Beavans G. W. Bailey H. N. Anderson W. Atkinson O. W. Bailey W. Barbee R. C. Blatt J. A. Breen Ki Burgess C. C. Clark G. Dudeck J. Dunnigan HB. I. Maycock F. L. Moreland J. R. Newman G. Parater J. H. Prater M. A. Pinney L. R. Roland S. B. Simons H. BE. Smallwood LL Smallwood E. B. Smith Swain W. Swain Th Age Tracey J.B. Wood We. Wothington

Dedication Hours Changed for Ramseur and Pettigrew Monuments

The committee on arrangements invites the public to unveil two monuments, Ramseur at Belle Grove near Middletown and Pettigrew at Bunker Hill. Belle Grove ceremony is tomorrow at 3 PM and Bunker Hill Friday at 3 PM. Contacts George Chapman or W J Hicks for conveyances. North Carolina delegation expected on the noon B and O train.

General Ramseur Belle Grove Middletown Pettigrew Bunker Hill Exer sBelté Grove House Winchester Boyd George Chapman W. J. Hicks North Carolina Baltimore and Ohio

Local Board of Review Sets Saturday Grievances on Reassessment

The Local Bard of Review will meet Saturday to hear landholders in Stonewall and Gainesboro districts about reassessment grievances. By order of the Board of Review. C. C. Brannon, secretary.

Bard OF Review Stonewall Gainesboro Board of Review

Local notices and sales items from September display

Sept 13 to 20 window display for M CLOW jeweler announces sale of bicycle at 411 S Bralt St and a lost white plaid shawl at 309 S Spewart St with rewards. Pebble dashed cottage for sale 7 rooms large lot double garage priced at 4000 by G Clarence Miller. Tonight at 7 with Major BM Roszel Assistant Scout Master Pifer Patrol Leader Sheetz present annual awards concert by Washington Scout Band.

G. Clarence Miller

Prosprets Beater Mar Sails to Winchester Details

Sailings and space in steamer discussed for government permit. References THO AS W. MATHEWS at 25 West Piccadilly Street Office Winchester Virginia. Dates and approvals noted.

W. Mathews Weat Piccadilly Winchester

John W Bailey dies after weeklong illness at Winchester Hospital

John W Bailey a prominent northern county farmer died at Winchester Memorial Hospital from paralysis after a seven day illness. He was 77, born May 16 1843 at Greenspring and had recently retired. Survived by wife Elizabeth Swartz four daughters and a grandson Paul Bailey Adams. Funeral Friday at Greenspring with Methodist rites.

John W. Bailey Winchester Memorial Hospital Bailey Scott Affleck North Market Street Mr. Bailey Greenspring J. B. Adams Elizabeth M. Swartz Gainesboro C. V. Davis Mis M. L. Fries Washington, D. C J. E. Adams C. G. Shanholtz Springfield Ohio Paul Bailey Adams Charles P. Bailey Jesse Bailey Summit Point W. Va Virginia Hull Kiracore Nathaway Batley Reece South Mass Hancher James Hancher Richard Summel John Hardy Bb. B @moke Jonas Barrett Cecil H. Bailey Frank Bailey Earl Bailey John McDonald Stewart Fries

Illinois Party Fight in Big State Primary

Chicago voters joined men and women in Illinois as Republicans and Democrats elected candidates for US senator representatives governor and about 90 state offices. The bitter GOP factional fight centered on Gen Small backed by Mayor Thompson against John G. Oglesby supported by Gov Lowden. Early voting suggested turnout could reach 500000, over half the registered voters.

Associated Press Chicago United States Ilinois Gen Small Kankakee William Hale Thompson

Governor withholds ratification certification in Connecticut

Hartford dispatch reports Governor Holcomb questions the legality of ratifying the nineteenth amendment by the Legislature and withholds certification. Catharine M. Flanagan delivered a certified copy of the ratification resolution to Washington for filing with Secretary Colby as a special session is summoned to act on the matter.

Associated Press Hartford Conn Holcomb Mies Catharine M. Flanagan The Suffrage Association Washington Colby

Charleston Gazette raises daily price to eleven cents

Announcement states the Charleston Gazette increases the price of its daily issue from ten to eleven cents beginning today. The note mentions a return of a five colored painter dog to Charles H. Bursey in Middletown and references Robert J. Barton in Winchester.

Associated Press Charleston W. Ya Charleston Gazette Chas. H. Bursey Middletown Robert

Rexall Straw Vote Begins Across the United States

Rexall drug stores nationwide start a straw poll on the presidential election. Miller's drug store in Matinchester records the first vote by Mrs Harry Miller. Voting is open to women voters who are registered or will register by election day. Two ballot boxes, one for men and one for women, aim for a fair reflection of sentiment. Votes must be cast in person. no mail or phone ballots. Results will be telegraphed to Boston for regional tallies and displayed in stores.

Rexall United States Miller's Drug Matinchester Harry Miller Matt Asfornia New Hampshire Hughes Wilson The United Company Boston Mays

Linda C Wins A Pacing At Shenandoah County Fair

Linda C pacer swept the 2.25 pacing class at Woodstock Virginia winning all three heats for a 400 dollar purse. Belle placed second Corkscrew finished third in a six-horse field with a postrace mishap and a driver injured. Robert Barr of Winchester captured third money in the 2.30 trotting event.

Robert M. Henry Linda C Woodstock Va Linda Belle Corkscrew Winchester Fair The Star Woodstock Lindau

Baker Urges Prep for ROTC Training at Colleges

Secretary of War Baker urged college students to join advanced military training through the ROTC program at colleges and universities. He said the growing list of officers requires fostering a strong reserve of capable leaders for national emergencies.

Associated Press State College Baker

Potatoes and Cabbage Wanted for Evening Delivery

A brief notice seeks deliveries of potatoes and cabbage to Green Orch rd with a contact at the Star office. The item hints at a prize of an Ingersoll Radiolite watch for the window guesser. Additional oddities include a garbled line about a jeweler and a company order.

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Mente el- Tate City Olliffe Wajrman, Conklin John Holand People’s Drug CO JOR’ Sale Inwood Her Hill F. H. Crazer Martinsburg Winchester Garage R T. Bryarly Rouss Ave R. FT Bryarly S. Solenberger & CO Cole's Hills Bos Victors Athletic Association Kern’s Court Trescott Wilter St FORD Walter Stine Martinsburg Pike Chapman’s Cook C.de Grange U.S Ptf Winchester Seel Co., Inc Isaac Carper West William Keating, Jr South Main Street University of Virginia Mrs. Howard Sheely Baltimore Ethel Katharine Yost Rome North Kent Street Gary, Barton Kernstown W. Tinsman Eburphes Shenan . Collegiate Washington Musical Organization C.C Brannon M. Clow Jteweler S. Braltdotk S. Spewart Empire ‘Theater John Bailey Illinois Ingersoll Radiolte Cuowe Jeweler Grimm
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