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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1921

Page

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Handley High School enrollment hits record, no room for county pupils

Frederick E. Clerk reports Handley High School in Winchester has the largest attendance in history with all seats filled. No space remains for county pupils in grades 1 through 12 as city residents enroll, and outside pupils will only be admitted where room exists and at actual cost.

Frederick E. Cle Handley Hop Winchester Ols Iis Handley Clerk F. E. Clerk

Fort Loudoun Seminary Opens September 22

Primary Kindergarten Miss L A Pinholster and First grade teacher with Florida State Women’s College and University of Virginia credentials. Ten years of teaching experience. Automobile race contestants urged to meet at the Chamber of Commerce at 8 m Saturday with Col Bryan Conrad and others. entries listed include C H Schutte Roy Richards Hicks Motor Co JH Brown and Collis and Wagner. Mrs Henry Bryarly and daughter return from Intermountain trip to W. Maine after summer recess.

L. A. Pinholster Florida State Woman’s College University of Virginia Chambr of Commerce Bryan Conrad George Roszel Burley C. H. ‘Schutte Roy Richards Hicks Motor Co JH. Brown Collis Wagner

For Sale Bonds and Real Estate Ad in Winchester Va

Auction style notice offering bonds at $100 $500 and $1000 with semi annual interest by Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate Winchester Virginia also a desirable house near the B and O station with stable and purse property details available at the Star office Ip tt

Hansbrough & Carter Winchester Cate Star Office Ip-tt

Arbuckle Faces Murder Prosecution Decision in San Francisco

In San Francisco district attorney Brady signals readiness to proceed on murder charges against Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle over Virginia Rappe death. A decision on pursuing murder or manslaughter awaits next Thursday as bail and preliminary arraignment loom. federal probe links whiskey and gin to Arbuckle party at the St Francis Hotel. Lowell Sherman in Los Angeles loses film contract after Labor Day party attendance.

Associated Press San Francisco Brady Sylvain Lazarus Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle Virginia Rappe Inde Lazarus Fatty Arbuckle Crand Sylvain J. Lazarus B. M. Delmont California St. Francis Hotel Miss Rappe Los Angeles Robert Camarillo United States District Attorney Camarillo Lowell Sherman Joe

Conner's Bargain Store Anniversary Sale Offer

To each customer that makes a purchase of a dollar or more during our anniversary sale starting Saturday at Conner's Bargain Store.

Conner’s Bargain Store Conner’s

Wanted women send girls to work in canning plant

National Fruit Product Co seeks female workers for a canning plant in Winchester Virginia. Applicants should report to the office on Fairmont Avenue for employment opportunities and details.

National Fruit Product Co Fairmont Ave Winchester

Ford Cars Fill Chapman Lot in 1922 Auto Sale

Chapman Auto Sales advertises a house full yard full of slightly used Ford cars in 1922. Cars are offered for 75 dollars cash with the balance in twelve monthly installments. Buyers urged to act quickly to choose their preferred vehicle.

Chapman's

Senator Mapp Weighs Run for U S Senate in Virginia

Norfolk Va Sept 16 State Senator G Walter Mapp of Accomac is seriously considering a bid for the United States Senate He seeks opinions of public figures and faces competition from Claude A Swanson and Governor Westmoreland Davis Observers note Mapps strength with dry advocates and suffrage supporters and recall his pro prohibition and woman suffrage leadership including the enabling act for immediate participation after federal amendment ratification

Norfolk G. Walter Mapp Accomac United States Senate Claude A. Swanson Westmoreland Davis A. J. Montague Swanson Mapp Junius FE. West Nansemond West Mappis Senate Drys

Moling and Seal Sunshine Coat and Suit Ad

Ad on page seven promotes Moling and Seal Sunshine Coat and Suit collection. Fashion feature highlights bright fabrics and seasonal styles. The listing emphasizes affordable prices and available sizes for men and women.

Moling & Seal

Packing supplies at reduced prices

White Pine Apple Boxes with Northwestern specs. lining paper and caps for boxes. duplex finish apple wraps. Cement coated box nails. box and barrels hatchets. Clark bushel baskets and corrugated caps for baskets and barrels. Picking sacks and oak stave picking baskets. Barrel presses stamps ink. Winchester Orchard S. Co. Phone 313. 301 N Market St. iptf.

Northwestern Clark Winchester Orchard Sup. CO Market St

Two-Feature Night Empire Presents Classics and Comedy

Tonight and tomorrow complete program changes headline Huck Finn and a Metro feature Fine Feathers with Harold Lloyd comedy. Tomorrow Wallace Reid stars in The Charm School, Constance Binney in Such a Little Queen, Pathe News, Mack Sennett comedy, plus matinee of Huck Finn and Aesop’s Fables. Touring car available from Newlin & Co.

Metro Wallace Reid Constance Binney Pathe News Mack Sennett

People’s Drug Co Sells Votes for Cash Purchases

The notice promises double Sonora votes this Saturday on all cash purchases and cash received on account, and 10,000 votes to the largest individual purchaser, in THE PEOPLE'S DRUG CO.

Sonora People's Drug CO

Ford truck sale notice and roadster for quick sale

Sam Haines announces his Ford truck will be sold Saturday at 3 p.m. A lost tire on a Dodge rim on River Road at Berry's Ferry is listed with a reward if returned to the Star Office. Also offered is a Chevrolet roadster must be sold this week with no reasonable offer refused.

Sam Haines Dodge Rim River Road Berry's Ferry Star Office L. B. Pope Fairmont Ave

Winchester Fair adjusts horse races program to handle more entries

Due to large entry volume the Winchester Fair racing schedule is revised with new purses and event order. Local horsemen may enter the updated classes until Saturday at 6 p.m by contacting Henry M. Baker or J. W. Arthur or via the Chamber of Commerce.

Winchester Fair Fair Association Henry M. Baker J. W. Arthur Lacy and Arthur Rouss Avenue Chamber of Commerce

Water well drilling near Winchester reported

Seminary notes two drilling rigs active in the vicinity of Winchester. WM. J. Gochenour of Maurertown Virginia is listed as a contact.

Winchester WM. J. Gochenour Maurertown, Va

Winchester fair speed events set for next Tuesday

As the Winchester fair opens, John Harmer reports the half mile speedway ready for the speed kings contesting for the golden trophy at 2 90 oclock. Motorcycle races promise thrills with twenty entries from Virginia and east champions. Greater Midway Attractions arrives to prepare the huge midway and Kittys eight piece orchestra will provide music in Winchester after performances at Rosemont Park. Continued on page 7.

Winchester Fair John Harmer Virginia East Midway Cubberly Roberts United Winchester Kitty Martinsburg Rosemont Park United Rene

Sonora Voters Offered Bonus Votes at White Palace

On Saturday September 17 customers who buy meal tickets at White Palace Restaurant can gain double votes per cash purchase. The largest cash purchase is promised an extra 10,000 votes.

White Palace

Bulk apples wanted at Sam Haines warehouse

Bulk apples wanted at the Sam Haines warehouse C V Depot. Gold denoted watch lost near Greek Restaurant return to 423 Highland Ave for reward. Gold hunting case watch EigIn movement. 14-1p-31

Eigin Movement Highland Ave

Empire Screening Offers Harold Tonight and Call a Cop

Fragmentary notice from the Empire theater invites patrons to see Harold tonight and to call a cop tomorrow. Only sparse phrases remain, preserving the basic event and venue.

the Empire Harold

Winchester history and legends echo through ominous pages

A fragmented travel sketch recounts Winchester's 150 years as a wicked town and notes Bishop Asbury’s travels. The piece mixes colonial lore with a tapestry of Irish Scotch and English settlers, noting riots, a Revolution era crowd, and Greenway Court nearby as history spills onto Page 3.

Winchester Francis Asbury Carlton D. Herris Bishop Asbury Chester Dyris Winchester 4 Virginiegislature Ulation Pia Thomas Charles Werd Greenway Court Chirtone Wik Ivan Tootensieta

Fort Loudoun Seminary Announces Courses

The Fort Loudoun Seminary advertises a commercial and secretarial course starting September 22 taught by Miss Carrie B Johnston. Gregg and Graham shorthand instruction offered, class at 4 p.m.

Carrie B. Johnston Gregg Graham

Remember Money Goes to Hose Company Truck Fund

A fragment notes money from Kittinger the dare devil's sale and Merchants National Bank proceeds will be donated to the Hose Company's truck fund. The text implies a community fundraiser linked to a sale and bank contributions.

Kittinger

Southern entertainer to headline charity show in Winchester

Louise Alice Williams, a noted Southern raconteur, headlines a charity recital for the Friendship organization at the Empire. Tickets priced 75, 60 and 25 cents. show starts at 8 30 p m with no reserve seats. Proceeds support the charity and friends are urged to buy and promote tickets.

The Empire Louise Alice William Southern Raconteur Southern Acomteur Pany Miss Williams Winchester

Household auction at 910 S Market St Friday

Entire household and furnishings with carpenter tools to be sold Friday September 16 at 10 o'clock at 910 South Market Street. Mrs H H Carper listed as organizer. Also a help wanted notice seeking a young man to drive TM s truck and clerk in store with references required.

S. Market St H. H. Carper

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frederick County Martinsburg Pike Fort Loudoun Henry Bryarly Intermount, W. Ma Case SAM Haines’ Sale C. V. Warehouse Water St Mapp May U. S. Senate Night Empire Ford Bargain Newlin & CO H.R. Bryarly & Bro Edith Mae Dunn Conservatory Roberts Shows Henry Baker Walter T. Gore Woodstock C. V Golten & Company Iott Ashby Sprint Chickering Piano Seal’s Music Store First Mortgage Richard Brothers Shendoah Valley Natsl Bank Harold Lloyd Mack Sennett Tomor Harris Asbury Fort Loudoun Seminary Ntain View Nursery CO Williamsport, Md
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