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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1921

Page

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Virginia conference opens with Stover reappointed pastor

The Virginia conference session in Winchester reappointed Rev. George W. Stover to lead United Church for a nine year term. Key actions include next meeting at Keyser West Virginia in 1922, and reports showing total Virginia conference membership at 17 420 with 1 339 new members and a net increase of 1 018. Financials cite 152 61 thousand dollars spent including salaries and church buildings as well as endowment and youth programs.

Manassas D. Skelton Martinsburg A. J. Secrist W. F. Gruver Harbonburg H. ©. Richardson Inwood A. Racey A. S. Hammack Dayton Keyser Keyser W. Va W. A. Wilt A. L. Maiden Hammack Virginia United Shenandoah Collociate Institute

Human Fly Climbs Bank For Charity At Winchester Fair

Roy Kittinger known as the human fly staged a climbing exhibition at 6 PM on Saturday at the Farmers and Merchants Bank for the South End Hose Company truck fund. Police halted traffic as he crawled the exterior wall while a large crowd gathered. Twelve girls collected donations totaling 68 dollars and 50 cents. Tickets were sold at J M Orndoff's store with crates of 3 C Nectar bottles awarded to winners No 24 and No 66.

Roy Kittinger Nectar Winchester Fair Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank South End Hose Company J. M. Orndoff Nectar Corporation Girls’ Athletic Association Charles Franks Edna O'Ledty Kittinger

Miss Worsley Weds Wilmer Shryock in Baltimore Ceremony

Miss Evelyn Worsley became Mrs. Wilmer Finkbine Shryock at Central Methodist Episcopal Church South in Baltimore on a Saturday evening. Rev. A Knox officiated. The couple plans a home in Winchester after a trip to New York and Boston.

Winchester Frederick County Baltimore Evelyn Garland M. Hansbrough Hilda Miller Margaret Peery Ralph Rosenberger Thomas Shryock Waldo Hack Hack Glyndon New York Boston Robert Worsley South Market Street Shryock Ida Finkbine Shryock Fred. A. Shry

Friendship Fire Co Fine Pro Gram at Empire Tonight

The Friendship Fire Co presents a fine program to be rendered at the Empire tonight with a show starting at 8 30. Patrons are advised to be on hand promptly for good seating and a smooth evening.

Friendship Fire CO

Special Discount At Winchester Orchard Supply Exhibit

A Winchester Orchard Supply Co. exhibit offers discounts on farm and orchard equipment including Apple packing gear spray ers Wallis and Mson tractors disc harrows Oliver gang plows and a full line of steam machinery. See the new Whitman hay press at 301 N Market St with phone 313.

Wallis and Mson Oliver Gang Whitman Hay Press Winchester Orchard Sup. CO Market St

Winchester Harness Races Set for Wednesday to Friday afternoons

Winchester fair arena schedules harness racing events for three days this week with no Friday clear, as automobile and motorcycle races take over tomorrow from 2.30 pm. Officials like Henry M. Baker express confidence in strong entries, citing a expected fast pace and a notable rival to Sam Be Sure. Tom Cannon will start and Victor Arthur will be clerk of the course with races commencing at 12.45 pm each day.

Winchester Fair Henry M. Baker Mr. Baker Sam Carlisle Tom Cannon Victor Arthur

Fatty's Wife Sails to Aid Defense in San Francisco

Mrs. Inescona Teh Minta Dureee travels to San Francisco from New York to assist in the defense of her husband in murder charges tied to the death of Virginia Rappe. The Arbuckles have been separated for five years. she lives in New York while he resides in Los Angeles.

Saan Associated Pree.sco Inescona Minta Dureee Aree San Francisco A York Virginia Rappe Arbuckles New York Eme Los Angeles

Lost tire on Dodge rim near River Road Berry's Ferry

A lost tire described as 32x831-2 on a Dodge rim was found on River Road at Berry's Ferry. A reward is offered by the Star office for its return.

Dodge Rim River Road Berry’s Ferry Star Office

Bargain Tire Sale at Cammer & Son Kernstown Va

Local ad notes a bargain tire sale at Cammer & Son in Kernstown Virginia with prices listed on page 2. Civilian customers are invited to compare values and visit the shop for details.

Cammer & Son Kernstown

Winchester's new Skill Craft Clothes Shop ad

Men and boys wanted to read an advertisement for the Skill Craft Clothes Shop at 180 N Main Street next to Hotel Evans. The copy notes manufacturer to wearer and mentions Winchester’s new clothing store.

Winchester Skill Craft Clothes N. Main St Evans

Taxpayers' Notice District Taxes Ready for Payment

1921 taxes of all districts are ready for payment with a 5 percent penalty added on December 1. This tax notice is from R. B. Smith, treasurer, Frederick County. Boy Scouts conduct stands at the Fair offering cheap, clean eats and drinks. Buy where it is appreciated and help your home boys.

Miss Berta Millar Engaged to Major Charles Loizeaux

Colonel Samuel Rolfe Millar and Mrs Millar of Front Royal Virginia announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Berta Randolph Millar to Major Charles E Loizeaux of Plainfield New Jersey. Major Loizeaux served as a Captain with the A E F in France and is vice president of J D Loizeaux Lumber Co. The wedding is planned for early winter at Front Royal.

Samuel Rolfe Millar Millar Front Royal Berta Randolph Millar Charles E. Loizeaux Plainfield N. J A. BE. F France J. D. Loizeaux Lumber Co

FOR SALE Desirable house near B and O station

Desirable house and lot near the B and O passenger station are for sale. Contains a stable and garage. Apply at the Star office. Location listed as 18 S Market St Ip.

S. Market St. Ip Gate Star Office Cate

Drilling Rigs Operate Near Water Supply Site

In the vicinity of Withenhaaine VY 4220 RE, workers report well drilling activity and water supply operations. Maurertown resident WM. J. Gochlenour is noted as involved in the area.

Withenhaaine

Winchester New Men and Boys Clothing Store Ad

An advertisement urges readers to visit Winchester's New Men and Boys Clothing Store at 180 N. Main St west of Evans Hotel. The notice promotes from manufacturer to wearer goods and emphasizes craftsmanship.

Refreshment Stand at the Fair Offers Food and Smoke

A refreshment stand at the fair advertises sandwiches hot and cold drinks peanuts popcorn cigarettes and cigars at low prices. It encourages support for local home boys collecting goodwill with affordable fare and friendly service.

Kittys Orchestra Empire Tonight at Winchester Fair

The eight member York orchestra led by Miss Alice of Georgia will perform for dancing at the Winchester Fair with Jack Rice as a stage guest if time allows. A quartet of Marcellus Anderson Clifton Grim Floyd Haines and Prof McIlwee will sing southern songs when Miss Williams rests. Prices are 75 50 and 26 cents and Friendship Company members are urged to attend.

Alice Georgia Onder Ac Fire Co York Winchester Fair Jack Rice Marcellus Anderson Clifton Grim Floyd Haines Prof. Mcilwee Keyser Cornet Band Miss Williams Membrs Friendship Company

Musician Visit Sparks Local Social Tour

Mr W x yee director of the Band of Keyser West Virginia Mrs Meliwee and her daughter Lorena Meflwee and Miss Lera Holland are visiting relatives in the area. They are guests of Mrs M W Fisher at 203 South Braddock Street. Mr Messinee and his party expect to stay about two weeks in Winchester Frederick County and nearby West Virginia areas.

X. — Yee Keyser W. Va Meliwee Lorena Meflwee Lera Holland M. W. Fisher South Braddock Street Messinee Winchester Frederick County West Virginia

Original Hawaiian Troupe to Perform at Auditorium

Albert Vierra's Original Hawaiian Troupe returns to The Empire with a new program at the Auditorium Tuesday. Shows start 7 15 with the main performance at 8 45. Admission Lower floor 55c balcony 28c children 17c up and 28c down. The company showcases Hawaiian songs melodies dances and native acts in a clean, standout performance praised during fair week in Winchester.

Albert Vierra Empire America Winchester

One Way North on Main Street During Winchester Fair

Chief of Police Doran announced that for four days of the Winchester Fair Main Street will be one way northbound from 8 am daily. Jitney drivers may also go north only and must return via Braddock Street to their stations.

Doran Main Street Braddock Street

Simple Chiropractic secret advertised for health

An ad promotes chiropractic care as the simple secret to health with an analogy of a car. It urges readers to visit a chiropractor, claims nature is the true healer, and lists contact for R. B. Mitchell in Edinburg Virginia. Also includes scattered job ads for clothing shop work and other help wanted notices.

Nature R. B. Mitchell Edinburg, Va

Death of W Ray Stephenson Prominent Winchester Lawyer

Word reached Winchester of the sudden death of W Ray Stephenson at his Staunton home. A UVA and Johns Hopkins graduate, he was a leading attorney for decades, never married, and the last of his immediate family. Funeral at Christ Episcopal Church in Winchester with burial in Mount Hebron.

Winchester Staunton W Ray Stephenson John Stephenson Nellie Annie Stephenson Waring Mr. Stephenson King George County Virginia Mason Kirge County W. A. Jene Frederick County Henry Stephenson Washington Street A. L. Green Baltimore West Virginia Henry Neville Stephenson England Charles Collins Washington, D. C Augustus Mason Hagerstown Poindexter Washington Baltimore and Ohio Christ Episcopal Church Christ Church Robert B. Nelson J. H. Lacy Presbyterian Church Mount Hebron Messrs M. M. Lynch Robert M. Ward William C. Marshall Warren Rice John M. Steck Col Bryan Conrad James B. Russell Daniel B. Conrad Julian F. Ward Blackburn Smith Conrad Kownslar Dabney (. Harrison

Winches ter Fair Opens Tuesday With Spectacular Auto Races

The Winches ter fair prepares for a 10 o clock Tuesday opening. Automobiles including Schutte in a Buick Wagner in a 16 valve Ford battle for the Shenandoah Valley trophy. A Mercer driven by Frank Brown is a possible dark horse. Hicks Motor Company plans a Hudson entry and Ford cars lead the Ford race prior to the main speed event.

Winchester Fair Schutte Shenandoah Valley Wagner Mercer Frank Brown Brown Hicks Motor Company Hudson

Byrd Pays Tribute To 10 Comrades At Graveside

The New York Times picture shows Commander Richard E. Byrd among American and British officers at the graveside of English disaster victims. Byrd narrowly avoided death on the airship ZR-2 as delay in a telegram kept him from joining the ship before its fatal crash near England. The burials take place at Arlington National Cemetery and mourners gather at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and in New York.

New York Times England Richard E. Byrd Winchester Aid Byrd Ares Ivor Maxsl Radcliffe Aly Maretial Trenenard Ant Shal A. Vyvyan New York Brooklyn Navy Yard L. A. Maxfield Atlantic Arlington National “Cemetery Washington Onbleunel United Seika

Carpentier Gibbons Title Bout Prep In New York

The Astocatrea report from New York on September 29 states Carpentier will begin weight championship preparation. Tom Gibbons of St Paul and trainer Gus Wilson announced the plan. It is likely Carpentier will again train at Manhasset Long Island.

Astocatrea New York Carpentier Tom Gibbons St. Paul Gus Wilson Manhasset L. L

Lynching Investigated After Death of Ernest Daniels

Greensboro dispatch reports a mob took Ernest Daniels, a young Black man, from Pitts jail early Sunday and he died in the ensuing incident. Authorities investigate claims Daniels confessed to entering a sleeping girl’s home Saturday night.

Greensboro N. C Lynnching Ernest Daniels Pitts Toia Re Daniels

Death of Colored Woman Bernie Jones at South Main Street

A colored woman named Bernie Jones aged about years died around 4 o clock Sunday morning at her home 808 South Main street after long epilepsy. Funeral arrangements have not been completed this afternoon.

Bernie Jones South Main Street

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Rev. Stover Ted Breth Ren Church Cference Ser Miss Worsley W.F. Shayock Baltimore, Md Empire Tonight Annua Joker Miller D.C Axworthy Axyporthy W. EF. Miller D. C Robert B el Capitana Robert Barr Winda Expedition C. H. Zigler New Market Frank Trampfast W. E. Miler Nacomee the Harvester Thad. Logan Richmond Montana Gratten Cochran Farms Barney Burns Barney O'Conner Henry Scott Hee . O’brien Gregory Fatty Bargain Tire Sale Etd Rca Smith, Trens. Frederick Co Miss Millar Carolanna WM. J. Gochenour Maurertown, Va New Men and Boys’ Clothing Store Evans Hotel BOY Scout Kitty Winchester Bar Corporation Court House W. Roy Stephenson Ford Cars Burley Bryan Gonrad George Rosgel Ford Tnf Gibbons Carolina Mob The Associated Press
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