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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1921

Page

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Fall Opening At Greens Store Attracts Large Crowd

The annual fall opening by J. M. Green & Brother on North Main Street drew an estimated 1,200 attendees. Music by the Centenary Concert Orchestra under John A. Anderson accompanied a grand display of women’s and misses’ fashions, including dresses coats and accessories, highlighting Winchester’s Shenandoah Valley retail offerings.

J. MK. Green & Brother North Main Street Lee Main Street John A. Anderson Messrs. H. K. Green & Brother Shenandoah Valley Winchester

Auto contest contestants meet at Chamber of Commerce

All contestants in automobile races at the fair next week are urged to meet at Chambr of Commerce at 8 p.m. on Saturday to confer with Col. Bryan Conrad, Capt. George Roszel and Secretary Burley to arrange for coming races. Those who have entered up to date are as follows: C. H Schutte, Roy Richards, Hicks Moto Co., J. H. Brown and Collis and Wagner.

Chambr of Commerce Bryan Conrad George Roszel Burley C. H Schutte Roy Richards Hicks Moto Co J. H. Brown Collis Wagner

Reduction well drilling and water supplies

Two drilling rigs operate near Winchester as the reduction well project continues. J Gochtenour of Maurertown Virginia is listed as the contact.

Winchester J. Gochenour Maurertown

Eight Per Cent First Mortgage Bonds for Sale

Bond offering by Richard Brothers for the Shenandoah Valley National Bank. Also listings: Help wanted for women and girls in a canning plant at National Fruit Product Co. Fairmont Ave Winchester Va. Apartment for rent at 27 W Water St with possession Sept 18.

Richard Brothers Shendoah Valley National Fruit Product Co Fairmont Ave Winchester Ept Water St

Auto yard offers sed Ford cars with equal choice

House full of Ford cars in Chapmans Auto Sales yard described as nearly new. Big sale with 75 dollars cash and the rest in twelve monthly installments. Hurry to pick preferred model. Ip

Tull Chapmans Auto Sales

FOR SALE Desirable house and jet near B O Station

Desirable house and jet near B and O passenger station with stable and garage for sale. Apply Y at Star office. Interest payable semi annually. Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate Winchester Virginia. 14 1p 41.

Hansbrough & Carter Winchester Care Star

Speed King Fined In Court For Speeding In City

J C H Shutte known auto racer nicknamed speed king was fined 10 dollars plus costs in police court after speeding within city limits. Magistrate Worsley also fined M B Rhodes of Middletown 20 dollars and 25 cents for using a license tag not matching the car. Local motorists warned previously by The Star about such offenses.

J. C. H. Shutte Winchester Fair Worsley Shutte M. B. Rhodes Middletown The Star

Human Fly to Crawl Bankside at Winchester Fair

Roy Kittinger known as the human fly will crawl the exterior of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank building tonight at 6 for the South End Hose Company truck fund. Donations in any amount, in silver or paper money, will be collected by the Girls Athletic Association using numbered tickets with two prizes for lucky numbers.

Roy Kittinger Winchester Nectar Bottling Corporation Woodstock Kittinger Farmers and Merchants National Bank South End Hose Company Girls’ Athletic Association Winchester Fair Grounds Hagerstown Frederick Fair Management

Mishaps Befall Fisher Brothers

Douglas and John Fisher, sons of Mr and Mrs W L Fisher of National Ave, were injured in separate mishaps. John fell from a bicycle into a gutter and was treated after regaining some consciousness. Douglas climbed an apple tree and fell, suffering minor cuts and bruises with no serious injuries.

Douglas John Fisher W. Lee Fisher National Avenue Jack Steele Steele

Sergeant Forney Improving After Stroke

City Sergeant Adam Forney, who suffered a stroke while camping on the Shenandoah near Berryville Virginia, shows marked improvement at home on South Washington Street. He hopes to resume official duties soon. Relatives announced today.

Adam Forney Shenandoah River Berrys Ferry South Washington Street

Sinn Feiners Block Parley In London Conference

Prime Minister Lloyd George rejects Ireland delegation as representing a sovereign state and says inviting them would imply recognition of Ireland's severance. He states a conference is impossible while Republicans hold that status.

Associated Press London Lloyd George Eamon de Valera Ireland

President Harding Visits Norfolk for Golf Outing

President Harding and his vacation group arrived in Hampton Roads and went ashore in Norfolk to play a round of golf at the Norfolk Country Club.

Norfolk Harding Hampton Roads Norfolk Country Club

Shackleton Sets Sail for Two Year Polar Expedition

The Quest, Sir Ernest Shackleton's small ship, departed the Thames today for a two year voyage to chart uncharted South Atlantic Pacific and Antarctic regions. Large crowds gathered at the dock to wish the explorer and his party a safe journey.

Associated Press London Sir Ernest Shackleton South Atlantic Pacific Thames Sir Ernest

Vierra's Hawaiians At Auditor This Tuesday Night

Vierra's Hawaiians return to Winchester at The Auditorium next Tuesday for a grand show starting at 7 45 with Mary Roberts play It's a Great Life. Six native Hawaiians, hula dancer and instrumental quintette present A Night in Hawaii with native scenery and eruption scene. Kalani and Pikhki join as steel guitarist and tenor, plus the Hula-Hula dancer Itina. Tickets 25 and 50 cents.

Vierra Empire Mary Roberts Rinehart Winchester Hawaii South Sea Isles Kalani Ilumbia Grafanolas Pikhki Bird of Paradise’ Company Ittina

Wallace Reid Constance Binney In New Mack Sennett Comedy

Two new six reel features arrive with a Mack Sennett comedy and Pathe News. Empire Tonight advertises pictures and times back page. No price increase. Local classified notes offer a Chevrolet roadster for sale at a very low price with urgent sale. Reward offered for lost tire at Berry's Ferry on Dodge Rim River Road.

Mack Sennett Pathe News Dodge Rim River Road Berry’s Ferry Star Office Pope Fairmont

Free moving pictures and Magnavox thrill Winchester fair crowd

The Winchester fair opens Tuesday September 20 with free moving pictures on Main Street tonight at 8. The Magnavox will transmit sound loudly for the show, screens mounted at the Taylor Hotel, and projections overseen from Miss Hodgson's millinery shop. Hot air balloons will drop free fair tickets from Butler and Gray.

Winchester Fair Main Street Winchester Frederick County Harding Allison McCrory Taylor Fair Management

Christ Episcopal Church Service Details and Concert

Holy communion at 8 morning prayers at 10 Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning sermon titled A Modern Miracle and evening sermon Religion and Government. Miss Jifking a young violinist of promise will play with violin introduction and offertory.

Sunda School Jifking

Weather Outlook Sees Fair Week Across Mid Atlantic

Washington reports a week ahead in the North and Middle Atlantic States will be generally fair with local showers toward week's end. Cooler at the start followed by near normal temperatures through the period.

Washington North Middle Atlantic

Mallory Wins Middle Atlantic Tennis Championship

Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt Mallory of New York defeated Miss Edith Sigourney of Boston 6-0 6-3 to win the Middle Atlantic States Lawn Tennis singles title at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Mallory is also the national women's champion.

Associated Press Philadelphia Molla Bjurstedt Mallory New York Edith Sigourney Boston Philadelphia Cricket Club Mallory

Zeppelin type airship replacement urged for ZR-2 loss

The advisory committee on aeronautics urged President Harding and Secretary Denby to procure a Zeppelin type airship from Germany to replace the lost ZR-2 and to advance construction of the ZR-1 now building at Lakehurst New Jersey.

Washington Germany Lakehurst N. J Harding Denby Advisory Committee On Aeronautics

Circus Robbery Ties Up Cash Transfer in Vancouver

Three masked robbers stopped the Sells Floto circus treasurer as cash and drafts valued between 20 000 and 30 000 were moved from the grounds to the treasurer’s car in Vancouver Washington. The heist occurred as money traveled in a motor truck with five men and four women aboard during transfer to a safe in the railroad yards.

Portland Oregon Sells-Floto Circus Vancouver Washington

MISS WORSLEY TO WED MR SHRYOCK IN BALTIMORE

Announcement of the marriage of Wilmer Finkbine Shryock and Evelyn Marshall Worsley to take place at 6 o clock in Baltimore. Rev A Knox will perform the ceremony. A reception at Glyndon Md. and a honeymoon trip to New York and the north follow.

Wilmer Finkbine Shryock Evelyn Marshall Worsley Winchester Baltimore A. Knox Methodist Episcopal Church South Waldo Hack Glyndon New York Miss Worsley Mr. Shryock Ida F. Shryock Fred. A. Shryock G. M. Hansbrough Hilda Miller Margaret Peery Ralph Rosenberger Thomas Shryock

Bargain 99 Item Sale Notice From Kernstown

Bargain 99 item sale advertised with details on page 2. Cammer and Son of Kernstown Virginia listed as brokers. The fragment notes an 17 1p tt reference and incomplete catalog lines.

Peices Cammer & Son Kernstown

Fire Company Meeting Sets Funeral Attendance Plan

The Sarah Zane Fire Co holds a meeting at the hall on Sunday September 18 at 1 30 p m to attend the funeral of the late Frank Hinton. Captain.

Sarah Zane Fire Co Hall Frank Hinton

Reverend Nelson to Speak at St Pauls A M E Church

Special notice announces Rev. Robert B. Nelson rector of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church will preach at St. Pauls A M E Church on Tuesday September 20 at 8 p m All are invited to attend J H Hawkins Pastor

Robert B. Nelson Christ Protestant Episcopal Church St. Paul’s A. M. E J. H. Hawkins

Military Honors for Victims of ZR-2 Disaster

In drizzling rain a large crowd gathered at the New York Navy Yard to honor 15 sailors and officers who perished in the ZR-2 airship disaster over the River Humber. The ceremony, attended by the Secretary of the Navy and international naval guests, followed Navy regulations and included 16 bouquets sent by the President and Cabinet.

Associated Press New York America Today New York Navy Yard Humber England Westminster Abbey Dauntless

Military Rites for Dead Hero Sergeant Hinton

Funeral services for Sergeant Frank J. Hinton of Company I 116th United States Infantry will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester. The interment with military honors by Company T Fisherina Infantry will follow, with taps and volleys. Hinton, from Clearbrook Virginia, served in the Second Virginia Regiment and died October 15 1918 in the Argonne Meuse campaign. His remains were escorted from Hoboken New Jersey.

Frank J.hinton One Hundred Sixteenth United States Infantry France Mount Hebron C. D. Lambert Medist Episcopal Church South Summit Point W. Va T. Fissinia Infantry George BH Grim Hinton Winchester Hoboken N. J E. W. Hinton Clearbrook Second Virginia Regiment Robert. Y. Conrad

Sing Sunday at Market Street Church by Prof W H Meliwee

Prof W H Meliwee director of Meliwee's Cornet Band from Keyser West Virginia sings at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church at 11 am. He is a noted baritone with a long conductorial record and twenty eight years leading Meliwee's Band. He visits with his wife and renews old acquaintances.

W. H. Meliwee Meliwee Keyser W. Va Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Visitors from Florida and Virginia Tour Through Town

Mrs Florence Gibbons and her daughter Mrs Lewis Peck of Jacksonville Fla passed through town this afternoon en route to Lexington Va where they will spend a month at Mrs Patton's home. Accompanied from Harpers Ferry W Va by Aulick Gibbens of Winchester and William B Keating who heads south for Charlottesville to resume studies at UVA Medical School. Mrs Elizabeth Huff departed yesterday to visit friends in Baltimore.

Florence Gibbons Lewis Peck Jacksonville Fla Brooklyn Philadelphia Lexington Patton Harpers Ferry William B. Keating William Keating South Main Street Charlottesville University of Virginia

Grant barred from wedlock by church rule in NYC

The Bishop refused Dr. Percy Grant a church wedding to Mrs. D. Acosta Lydig, a divorced patroness. The ruling cited church canons and notes prior engagement discussions with the rector of Ascension Church.

Associated New York Manning Protestant Episcopal Percy Grant Church — Ascension D. Acosta-Lydiz New York Times Grant

Market St. M. E. Church Services

The Market Street Methodist Church invites worship and study with a Bible class at 9 45 a m, morning service at 11, sermon on The Peace of God, and an evening service at 7 00 p m The message emphasizes moral uplift and open doors for all in a home like church environment.

Isles Urmon

Christian Church Service Schedule

The Sunday school begins at 9 46 with adult classes on The Ministry for Others. Worship and devotions at 11 led by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 7 with a study on Sins of the Tongue. Evening service at 8 features The Soul in Danger as the pastor’s message. all are invited.

Exhibit at the fair features farming equipment and steam machinery

Our exhibit at the fair will showcase APU pile packing equipment spray ers wallis and samson a tors disc harrows os gang plows and a full line of steam machinery. Be sure to see the new style Whit hay press. Winchester Orchard Supply Phone 313 301 N Market St iptt.

Wallis and Samson Whit Hay Press Winchester Orchard Market St

Open Air Supper Enlists Help at Tokus Inn

Wanted ad seeks a young man to drive a truck and clerk in store. Susan Tokus lists details for an open air supper event at Tokus Inn from 7 to 11. State salary expected. references required.

Enraey Tokus’ Inn Susan Tokus

Dr Edw Janney to Lecture On Armament Conference

Dr C Edw Janney of Bal will lecture Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Friends Meeting House on The Conference on Lim of Armament and Its Meaning. Public is cordially invited.

Jannews C. Edw. Janney Bal Friends’ Meeting House

Rouss Fire Co Special Meeting Notice

Special meeting of the Rouss Fire Co is set for Monday night the 19th at 7 p.m. at the usual place. Full attendance is requested.

The Rouss Fire Co S P. My Ee Sd

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Sam Haines C. V Golden & Company Ashby Sprint Fisher Brothers Sergeant Forney Beery Hoover Harrisonburg, Va Berryville, Va W. H. Woods J. G. Highfie Mr. Charles Bryant Albert Snapp Ashland Randolph-Macon College Elsie P. Hope Joseph A. Massie Amherst Street Hampton Sinn Feiners Shackleton Wallace Reid, Constance Binney Empire Tonight Christ Episcopal Church Chickering Piano Segal Stote Mrs. Mallory Bargaen Feiz M. E. Church Elizabeth Huff Christian Church Service Schedule WucnErUs Wp Joba Sealy
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