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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1920

Page

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Women urged to register in Virginia suffrage drive

A Virginia political column praises women in Harrisonburg and surrounding areas for suffrage support. It argues registration and voting will benefit schools, tax fairness, and progress of Democratic policies while blasting Republican Congress for war-era taxes and inaction on agriculture.

Democratic Party Harrisonburg Lockingham Weir Speier Eit Congress Virginia Sever ‘Ginia Department of Labor Department of Commerce Federal Trade Commission Senate Republican Congress Department of Agriculture

Shenandoah farmer admits placing newborn on roadside

George W. Rhodes of near Lebanon Church Shenandoah county Va admitted to Prosecuting Attorney he placed his newborn granddaughter on a roadside near Marlboro county line early Sunday in an act to shield his daughter from scandal. The child was found by Greenbrier Jenkins later and is now in good health. Rhodes faces abandonment charges before the next Frederick county grand jury.

Hee Ae Wees Marlboro Rhodes Mary Rhodes Ovens Greenbrier Jenkins Jenkins Frederick County

Women Register to Vote in Winchester New Entries

The following women registered yesterday in Winchester to vote in the upcoming election. White Nana L Dupuy Anna L Hodason Dora D Plank Mary A Henning Mary L Henning Mary G Tapten Nellie Jamison Helen R Hatcher Madaline F Hatcher Fannie Woomer Mary F Lindamood Helen E F Zirkle Gertrude M Higgins Theresa T Owen Sarah M Forney May Hi Heist Nellie B Lupton Gertrude A Carper Zepha B Simpson Mary WJ Gray Angelica Didier Colored Annie Ford Lucinda Ellis Alice C Bartlett. CARLORD MIDDLINGS SPECIAL PRICE IN TON LOTS. WINCHESTER MILLING CORP. 22-1 pat.

Winchester White Nana L. DuPuy Anna L. Hodason Dora_ D. Plank Mary A. Henning Mary G. Tapten Nellie Jamison Helen R. Hatcher Madaline F. Hatcher Fannie Woomer Mary F.lindamood Helen EF. Zirkle Gertrude M. Higgins Theresa T. Owen Sarah M. Forney May Hi. Heist Nellie B. Lupton Gertrude A. Carper Zepha B. Simpson Mary WJ. Gray Angelica Didier Annie Ford Lucinda Ellis Alice C. Bartlett

Export Your Apples Prospectus Ad Appears From Winchester

Sailing dates and space on the steamer Government offered by Thomas W. Mathews at 35 West Piccadilly Street opposite the Post Office Winchester Wa. Permit and space details provided for export of apples and prospects.

Thomas W. Mathews Weat Piccadilly St Winchester

Orchard supplies for apple crop at company

Orchard equipment listing for apple growers includes Trescott apple graders presses hatchets liners caps sno bak paper caps lace circles stencils rubber stamps nails picking sacks baskets carriers orchard ladders conveyors and related gear. Located at 301 N Market St with phone 13 301.

Bomb Found With Fuse At Brooklyn Elevated Station

A dynamite bomb with a burning fuse was found on the platform of a Brooklyn elevated station, police reported. Detectives took the device to Manhattan burn center for examination as investigators pursue leads from the Wall Street blast. Authorities question Reid Company officials over a glanders tag tied to a horse used by the health department in 1918.

New York Wall Street the. Avenue Brooklyn Bureau of Combustibles Thhe Burnea Manhattan Che Health Department Reid Company New K Department of Justice W. J. Flynn Bureau of Investigations Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company

Cox Heads Through New Mexico After Arizona Train Wreck

Governor Cox and his campaign party traveled through New Mexico en route to Albuquerque after a special train wreck near Phoenix. He reported no serious injuries and thanked relief crews as the disaster was witnessed by few people.

Associated Press Cox Arizona Phoenix New Mexico Albuquerne

Many Stocks Change Hands In Active Morning Trade

The Associated Press reports on September 23 that trading in New York stocks opened with over 300000 shares changing hands in the first hour. Activity concentrated in low priced rails and obscure sellers. oils and chemicals fell while steel and related areas showed mixed results. Call money opened at seven percent as the market drifted lower and the day closed heavy with about 900000 shares traded.

Associated Press New York Motors Kelly-Springfield Tire and Crucible Republic Steels

Hand Man at bulk York pore fee and or a ok Pat ras

The readable text is fragmented and unclear. It mentions a hand man at bulk in York and references fees and a person or place named Pat ras. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the fragments.

York

Mail order houses slash prices across many lines

Chicago reports Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward cutting prices 10 to 20 percent on many lines. Food mostly unchanged though sugar listed at 17.95 per 100 pounds. Clothing items including muslins and cambrics see 20 percent off. silks 33 to 50 percent. furniture 25 percent below months ago. High home sewing demand noted as more women sew.

Associated Press Hicago Sears Roebuch and Company Montgomery Ward and Company Sewihr

Bergdoll case ties treasure tale to draft evasion

Mrs Emma Bergdoll on trial in Philadelphia charges conspiracy to aid her sons Grover and Erwin Bergdoll evade the draft. She denounces the pot of gold story as false and claims they drew 105000 dollars in gold from the Treasury, intended for her, not Grover.

Associated Press Philadelphia Emma Bergdoll Grover Erwin Bergdoll Governor's Island Maryland de True

Miners Vote to Return to Work in Pittston

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on September 23 8 000 striking miners of the Pennsylvania Coal Company at Pittston voted to return to work next week ending a production curtailment of about 70 percent.

Associated Press Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania Coal Company Pittston

Sugar prices fall as market weakens

In New York on Sept 23 the Federal and Arbuckle sugar refining companies quoted 14.25 dollars for fine granulated sugar, a quarter of a cent lower than before and about 11 cents a pound below the early summer high. The report shows renewed weakness in the sugar market with both refiners announcing the reduced price.

Associated Press New York Federal Arbuckle

Democrats to Match Wilson in National Fund Drive

George White, chairman of the Democratic national committee, announced in New York that the party will raise a 500000 national match the president fund. He urged a thousand friends of the league of nations to contribute 500 each to back the Cox Roosevelt ticket and the league, with newspapers aiding the League Thousand Club to be formed.

Associated Press New York George White Democratic National Committtee League Thousand Club

For Sale Securities Offer in Virginia

Advertising a non taxable securities offer paying 2 percent quarterly from $100 up. Promoters Baar Tae Safe and Investments Baar Tae, Hansbrough & Carter, Insurance Loans Real Estate, claim safety and suitability for investors in Virginia.

Virginia Hansbrough Carter, Insurance

Large Crowd Hears Evangelist Sam Small In Braddock Street Church

A packed Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church in South hears Rev Sam Small on the salvation of Uncle Sam with praise for prohibition critics. The event, directed by the Law and Order League, draws a record audience and political moral discussion. Meanwhile high school boys dig a trench to extend gas service for a new cooking school, with community leaders praising practical training and teamwork.

Sam Equity Street Church Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Rch South Sam Small Stms Val- Stead Law and Order League D. L. Blakemore Esual Bouity Braddock Street Baker James Ritter Harold Sheets Strother Shull Haquity T.trier F. Goas Washington

Academy Opens In Shehandoah Valley Area

The Shehandoah Valley eer opens Thursday September at 5 pm in the local academy complex. Community invited to attend the ceremony and tour facilities.

Shehandoah Valley Eer

Important Meeting of the Robert Conrad Post American Legion

A highly important meeting of the Robert Conrad Post American Legion will be held Friday night at 8 o'clock at Handley Library. Every member is urged to be present.

Robert ¥. Conrad Post American Legion Handley Library

Weptest Delivery at Green Orch Id Stat Office

Notice for sale or delivery at Green Orchard Id Stat Office and SAT House bids on two lots in Haffis addition. Apply at City Hotel Winchester. Auction date and details limited.

Green Orchid Stat Haffis Addition City Hotel Winchester

France feels relief as Italian crisis settles peacefully

Paris reports that the danger of Bolshevik uprising in Italy has passed and officials note favorable reports in recent days. The French government expresses relief at the peaceful settlement of the Italian crisis after anxious monitoring.

Associated Press Paris Italy France

Captain Bob's Company Drill Notice

All members are ordered to report at Rousseall on Thursday September 23 1920 for drill. Captain G H Grimm commands. First Sergeant R W Smith confirms.

Bob Rousseall G. H. Grimm R. W. Smith

Chevrolet 490 Touring Cars at Winchester and Parker’s Garage

For the remainder of the month Chevrolet Four Ninety Touring Cars are offered at 875.00 cash and 900.00 time price. Available at Winchester Auto Sales Co in Winchester Virginia and Parker's Garage in Ste Vue City Virginia. W. W. Dellinger is manager.

Winchest Auto: Sales CO Winchester Parker's Steve City Winchester Auto Sales Co, Inc W. W. Dellinger Mgr

Exporter of Apples Advertises Superior Markets

An ad touts a Westness apple export business with unmatched facilities for top markets. It highlights careful handling by specialists and lists Boyd K. Richards as a contact, located at the Bank Building with both phones.

BOYD K._RiCHARDS V. i Bank

Women urged to register as Virginia voting opens

Richmond dispatch reports large numbers of colored women lines at the central registrar as 161 white and 64 colored women qualified that day bringing the total to 2241. Republicans rushed to scene, while white women urged to register to oppose radical changes. Winchester and Frederick County show apathy with ten days left to qualify for November election.

The New York Times Richmond Bee O'éloék Joseph W. Stewart Third Congressional District RK. E. Frayser Republican Edgar Allan Ors F. D. Williams Anti-Suffrage League of Virginia Times Winchester Frederick County

Local Board of Review Schedules Grievances on September 25

The local Board of Review sets Saturday September 25 to hear grievances from landholders about reassessment. Brannon notes the order and advises participants to attend at the specified location for proposed changes and arguments.

the Local Board OF Review

Moonshine arrests in Shenandoah district prompt liquor charges

Leon Chrismore and Herbert are arrested at 3 am by Policeman Armeé for transporting ardent liquor in a Dodge. A youth named Hodge acted as a lookout. Officers found two gallon jugs and quart bottles. Chrismore acquitted on transporting liquor, others held on related counts in anticipation of grand jury.

Leon Chrismore Herberta Armeéi Ardent Warden Hodge Hodge Mobile Shenandoah Helter Darridonburg P Storr Pol Chrismore Young Hod

Men Wanted for Winchester ERN RR Construction

Recruitment notice seeks 50.4 men for immediate work on the Winchester ERN Railroad project. Applicants offered good board and comfortable quarters, with reemployment after duties. Apply at Winchester & 4 ERN & R.OFFICE 27 Picer Street. details include date 9-20-1p- for SAE.

Winchester Ern RR Tal Winchester & 4 ERN & R Picer Street

Wanted Woolen Weavers Immediately in Baltimore

Help wanted for skilled woolen weavers with pay from 30 to 385 dollars weekly. Report promptly to Wid. Bickey and Se Oella in Baltimore County Maryland.

Wid Bickey Se Oella, Balto. Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harrison Tan G. W. Rhodes Carlord Winchester Milling Corp Trescott Phoye Market St Policemah Gov. Cox Sam Haines Bell Phone Wreld Wilson L. S. Smith Typewriter Gale Joan Alian Chevrolet Herbert Athey WM. Beverlry Sae—Canning Joms Empire Tire Sale de Cooper i the Ladies’ Shop Opelna M.N
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