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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1920

Page

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Wall Street Bomb Blast Kills 36. Flynn Backs Bomb Theory

William J. Flynn asserts a bomb caused yesterday’s Wall Street explosion with 36 dead and about 200 injured. Authorities search for the horse drawn powder wagon driver as experts examine metal fragments at police headquarters. A $10,000 reward is set for information leading to arrests and wagon ownership.

William J. Flynn Bureau of Investigations Department of Justice Flynn Drennan Chief Flynn Stee Asi Gitar Bureau of Mines of Department of the Interior Thisfternoon Bureau of Investigation Galt Cial J. F. Morgan Ol Pany Morgan Calle Epler Canada Edwin Fischer French High Commission New York Hamilton Ontario Toronto Wall Street Board of Estimates

Meeting to discuss six amendments for women voters

Mrs R T Barton hosts a September 20 gathering at 4 pm to discuss six state constitutional amendments affecting women property owners. Mrs Be Virginia Smith urges women to study the changes and vote intelligently, thanking The Star for informing new voters.

the Star R. T. Barton The Star

Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Called For Tomorrow

An important meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee will be held tomorrow night at 7 30 in the office of W L Fultz Co. Harry Hardy, Chairman.

Democratic Executive Committee W. L. Fultz. Co Harry Hardy

Liquor TotER Out on Bail

John Anderson of West Virginia was arrested early yesterday by Police men Armel and Dove on a charge of illegally transporting liquor. He applied for bail in police court with counsel H. B. Larrick, following Prosecution recommendation. Hearing set for Saturday September 25. Anderson’s partner Sidney Carrier remains jailed with a hearing postponed to September 26.

John Anderson West Virginia Armel and Dove H. 8. Larrick Prosecters Jas. P. Reardon Angon Wan Shane Pati Anderson Sidney Carrier Larrick

Loudoun Seminary Opens September 23

Miss Lelia A. Butt presents as Voice Express son after graduate studies at Alice Becker School of Music and Dramatic Art. Pupil of leading piano and vocal teachers in New York and Boston. Six years' experience. 1p-to-fri.

ORT Loudoun Lelia A. Butt Expresson Alice Becker Ofarts France School of Music and Dramatic Art New York Boston

Pennsylvania Legislator Visits Town as House Speaker

Hon. Robert Spangler of York, speaker of Pennsylvania's House, visits town to see cousin Mrs. Lloyd Agnew. The Local Board of Review plans a hearing on Sept. 18 for land reassessment in Stonewall and Gainesboro districts, per board order.

Pennsylvania Robert Spangler York House of Representatives Spangler Lewis G. M. Miller Lloyd Agnew Dr. Miller South Carolina Board OF Review Stonewall Gainesboro

Orchard Supply ad promotes Sno-Bak caps and apple gear

Winchester Orchard Supply Company advertises Trescott apple graders presses hatchets liners caps papers stamps nails sacks baskets ladders and conveyors for the apple crop. Includes address 301 N Market St Apt. Phone $18.

Market St

Attention School Children Fountain Pens Sale Notice

Public notice advertises fountain pens for sale and promotes a pricing or ordering option. It mentions individuals Wa serman Conkle and John Holland tied to the listing in a brief catalog-like item.

Waserman Conkle John Holland

What I Know of Winchester Series Begins

The Star begins a weekly series on Winchester history from The Winchester News articles first printed in 1876. Written by the late William Greenway Russell, the installments cover 1700s and early 1800s and draw on eye witness accounts. An installment will appear each Friday.

the Star Winchester Winchester News William Greenway Russell Brice Gibson A. L. Dorsey Hattie Russell William G. Russell D. S. Russell Ed. L. Russell Handley Library Chester

Winchester in Morse’s Gazetteer and Reminiscences

An introduction to Winchester Virginia notes its status as Fredericktown capital of Frederick County with 350 houses 1780 free inhabitants 348 slaves and several stone buildings. It describes churches fortifications and a 1812 stone building on the old North Frederick Turnpike plus nearby properties linked to Judge H St Geo Tucker Dabney Carr and Col James Mason.

Morse Winchester Fredericktown Virginia Frederick County Opequon Creek Potomac River Blue Ridge Washington Red Stone North Frederick Joseph Tidball Lewis Barnett H. St. Geo. Ticker Kent Street East Lane Dabney Carr Col James M. Mason U. S Edmund Pendleton

Wanted All Kinds of Fruit at C. V. Depot

Help wanted advertisement seeking all kinds of fruit at the C. V. Depot. Contact Sam Haines via Bell Phone 476 for export apples and prospects. For sailing dates space in steamer government permit apply to Thomas W. Mathews at 3d West Piccadilly Street Winchester Virginia Tp tf

C. V. Depot Sam Haines Bell Phone Thomas W. Mathews West Piccadilly St Winchester

Exporter of Apples and Pears Seeks Markets

Unsurpassed facilities for reaching the best markets. Every detail of the business cared for by specialists. See me about Keiffer pears. Boyd E. Richards, Bank Bidg. Both phones. 413-1p-6t.

Keiffer Pears Boyd RE. Richards

Bargains on Army Goods and Public Sale Notice

Two, first class automobile mechanics referenced as White Hicks Motor Co. in Winchester Virginia. For bargains in Army Goods Shoes Pants Shirts and Blankets come early Store closes at 5 p m sharp Public sale consists of household and kitchen furniture beds and bedding at the home of Mrs A M Townsend opposite Valley Garage Stephens City Va Saturday Sept 18 at one o clock also an OST Pale white silk stockings return to Star Olive.

White. Hicks Motor Co Winchester At & P.m. Sharp Star Olive

Winchester students attend Ramseur monument unveiling

The senior history class from Winchester High School visited Belle Grove for the General Ramseur monument unveiling ceremony. Chaperones were Mrs. W. McC. Bond and Mrs. Clark, a mother of a student, as the event highlighted respect for past memories and future opportunities.

Winchester High School General Ramseur Belle Grove W. McC. Bond Clark

Friends' Circular Meetings Sunday at Hopewell and Winchester

Isaac Wilson a prominent minister of the Society of Friends will attend the meeting at Hopewell Sunday morning September 19 at 10 o clock and at 3 o’clock in the afternoon at Winchester Friends Meeting House. Everyone is cordially invited to be present at both meetings. The notice also mentions Ort Loudoun Seminary opening in September and references Maggie Stoddard Spaulding A Primary Kinder acts of experience foreign travel ip tu fri 2t.

Isaac Wilson Society of Friends Hopewell Winchester Friends’ Meeting ORT Loudoun Maggie Stoddard Spaulding

Musical Recital by Lillian Riely High at Sacred Heart

Mrs Lillian Riely High known locally as Lillian Riely will give a musical recital in the Sunday School room of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 8 p m tonight. A good program by local talent will be followed by refreshments and a silver collection at the door for the Sunday school.

Lillian Riely High Lillian Riely Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Lost Money Found Reward Notice on Main Streets

Lost $20 in bills on North Market East Piccadilly or Main Streets. Finder return please and receive reward. Contact town office for details.

North Market East Piccadilly Main Sts T-l

Optical notice by Wm R Kline at Wayne[s]boro Va

Optometrist Wm R Kline to visit Waynesboro Virginia on Saturday September 18 at the hotel. Eyes examined free of charge. Special lenses ground and mounted to order. Pip.

Wm. R. Kline Waynesboro Yville Sat

Notice to Public by Mrs Lena Deshon

In reply to yesterday's Star, Mrs Lena Deshon states her husband William T. DeShon gave money for a three week visit home. She says she did not incur debts for him to pay and that she settled debts by washing.

Wm. T. DeShon Lena Deshon

Miss Newcome's Millinery Parlors Open at 45 Water Street

The Miss Newcome's Millinery Parlors open on the second floor at 45 W Water St. This brief notice announces the new shop location and hours for hat shop services.

Water St

Policeman shoots dangerous acting dog on North Main Street

A curiously agitated dog snapped at passersby on North Main Street drawing a crowd. Police were alerted after the animal had several fits and was deemed unsafe to roam. No license tax exists for the animal. Carrie Johnston profile notes.

North Main Street Porvemayr Armet

Public Forced Drop of Prices

The Associated Press reports Wattres, Vice-Governor of the Federal Reserve Board, told the West Virginia Bankers Association that public sentiment against high prices has rebelled and forced a readjustment, reducing demand.

Associated Press Charleston WooVay Wattres 2Latt Federal Reserve Board West Virginia ‘Bankers’ Association

CHAPMAN'S AUTO SALES FOR SALE ITEMS LISTED

Frid ay and Satur day ad notes items from Walter Stine and Martinabure Pike with items for sale including a furnace pipe and a second-hand heat tion unit offered by sobenberger and co. The copy is fragmentary and lists a first class heat tion for sale at 125 dollars to a quick buyer.

Ais Mr. Walter Stine Fatin Martinabure Pike Chapman's Sobenberger & CO

Mine Manager Shot to Death in Alabama Mine Clash

L M Adler superintendent of the Corona Coal Company was killed and Deputy Sheriffs Sullivan and Koker wounded in a confrontation near the Corona camp as 26 guards attempted to intercept a reported striking party. An eye witness described a lively skirmish as shots rang out during the encounter.

Birmingham Ala L. M. Adler Corona Coal Company Sullivan Koker Corona Company

Steamer Kershaw Burns and Sinks After Fire

The steamer Kershaw of the Merchants and Miners line was badly damaged by fire of undetermined origin and sank early today at the Baltimore Dry Dock yards during repairs. Six crew members were rumored missing, but officials said they were reasonably certain no lives were lost. The company valued the boat at $400,000.

Presa Baltimore Kershaw Merchants and Miners’ Line Baltimore Dry Dock and Building Company American Ships Company

Three Die in Shootings as Jealousy Alleged

Three people die from revolver wounds in a morning shooting spree at a saloon led by Alabama born hod carrier Jackson James. Raymond Armbruster, Cumberland News circulation manager, is hospitalized with a leg wound. James killed Martha Green and Eugene Mallory before Patrolman Clarence HB. Roman fatally shot him outside the saloon.

Associated Press Jackson James James Raymond Armbruster Cumberland News Pittsburgh Martha Green William Green George Palmore Green Eugene Mallory Clarence’ HB. Roman

New York Veterans Dedicate 60-foot Antietam Shaft

Hagerstown Maryland Sept 47 veterans of Civil War gathered for the dedication of a 60 foot granite shaft on the Antietam battlefield honoring New York regiments. Lieut Gen Nelson A Miles retired presided as orator and Maj Gen John O Ryan represented Gov Smith with over 200 New York veterans in attendance. After touring the battlefield they moved to Hagerstown for a luncheon and a Chamber of Commerce reception where Maj Gen Adelbert Cronkhite of the War Department would speak.

Associated Press Hagerstown Mad Antietam New York Chamber of

POTATOES CABBAGE Wanted for delivery at Green

Help wanted notice seeking potatoes and cabbage for delivery at Green orch id. Call Star office for details.

Green Orchid Call Star

Job Ads and Property Notice From Winchester Classifieds

Classified items list employment for regular indoor work at National Fruit Product Co. and sale notice for a house with two lots on Harris addition via City Hotel, Winchester. OCR fragment mentions names GeddT Pete Mrs Beverley Marshall and several women, unclear context.

National Fruit Product Co Kairmont Ave Harris Addition City Hotel Winchester Ely

Monument Unveiled Near Boyd House in Berkeley County

A Confederate memorial honoring Gen James Johnston Pettigrew was unveiled at the LeFevre farm near Martinsburg Berkeley County W Va. Judge Walter Clark delivered the principal address as veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy gathered with visitors from nearby regions.

Notorical Commission Daughters of the Federacy Stephen D. Ray Grove LeFevre Berkeley County W. Va James Johnston Pettigrew Chester Pei Martinsburg Gree Ohio Railroad James J. Metts Wilmington North Carolina Louie Gy Young Savannah Cice Armer Georgia The Confederate Veterans Pettigrew

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Virginia Smith Democratic Ypeborince Trescott Wm. G. Russell the News Spottc Little Joe's Friends Fort Loudoun Seminary Carrie E. Johnston N. Y Beverley "Marshall Nellie Bowel Bessie Phimids aKeep Boyd House Senator Faulkner Conrad Ramseur Grove Middletonh Dur Creek Gen. Turner Cow Bessie Conrad D. B. Conrad Boyd Mote James “Johnston Pettigrew C. S.A Te Heth Ridge Éountey Lee
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