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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1921

Page

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W & W Bus and Roadster Collision Near Winchester

A W and W motor bus and a private car collided at the Valley Pike crossing near Winchester around 3 30 yesterday afternoon. Both vehicles were badly damaged but no occupants were seriously hurt. The bus, en route Winchester to Warne, Va., and the roadster headed toward Winchester, led to a delay of about an hour as an engine and passenger car transported passengers and baggage from the scene. The bus and the railroad car were towed and repaired. President W B Cornwell of the railroad company arrived first at the scene.

Winchestereste Dodgera Borden Strasburg Valley Pike Crossing Winchester Won Roach Winchester Garage, Inc North Braddock Street W. B. Cornwell Anfohy

New Pennsyl Official Visit Highlights Cumberland Valley Line

Several Cumberland Valley division officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad toured Winchester on business. F W Nash freight and passenger agent Max Lowman freight representative and J N Spong chief clerk met shippers and business men. They toured Winchester and nearby areas including trial works and cold storage plants and praised their southern terminal visit.

Cumberland Valley Division Pennsylvania Railroad Winchester Snook Messrs. F. W. Nash Max Lowman J. N. Spong Pennsylvania Railroad System

Bankers Tour Deluxe Heads West From Harrisburg

J A Richards and Clark M Smith depart tomorrow afternoon for Harrisburg to join a special deluxe Pennsylvania system train carrying many eastern bankers on a western tour. Richards is a Commercial and Savings Bank director and Smith a Shenandoah Valley National Bank paying teller.

Cashier Found Dead in Illinois Bank

Fred Christiansen, 24, cashier at Glenview State Bank, Glenview Illinois, was found dead near the vault entrance as the bank opened. A bullet wound was reported in his side and a revolver was clutched. no cartridges were fired.

Chicago Fred.Christiansen Glenview State Bank Glenview Ill

Hotel Doctor Says Miss Rappe Was Hurt in Roscoe Arbuckle Case

San Francisco reports Miss Virginia Rappe showed signs of fatal injury after a party in Roscoe Arbuckle's room. Dr. Arthur Beardslee, St Francis Hotel physician, testified she appeared injured on September 6, while the murder preliminary hearing against Arbuckle proceeded in Judge Lazarus's court.

Ried Press San Francisco Virginia Rappe Roscoe Arbuckle Arthur Beardslee Hotel St. Francis S Trict U’ren Lee Miss Rappe Rumwell Arbuckle Lazarus

Lone horseman warns citizens in Pawhuska

A lone white-clad horseman rode into Pawhuska Oklahoma at dusk bearing a banner warning gamblers bootleggers and hijackers. A shot was fired at the rider, who escaped unharmed as he disappeared into the night.

Tiated Press Pawhuska Okla

Harold Lloyd Comedy and Daniels Hawley at Empire Tonight

Harold Lloyd's new comedy headlines a double feature at the Empire tonight with Bebé Daniels and Wanda Hawley co starring. The program promises fresh releases and strong laughs with no rise in admission.

Harold Lloyd Bebe Daniels Wanda Hawley

Famous Orchestra at Empire Monday

The orchestra that has delighted Fair-goers this week will perform at the Empire on Monday night along with the feature picture Why Change Your Wife. No price increase for this wonderful program.

Breaking Through Opens at The Auditorium This Week

The serial Breaking Through debuts Monday night between 8 30 and 9 00 and 10 00 to 10 45 at The Auditorium. Vitagraph presents this clean, family friendly serial with Miracles of the Jungle final chapter and a 5 reel Fox feature Rose of the West. Admission is 10 15 and 20 cents plus tax with free entry for clipping holders and accompanying children.

Vitagraph Fox

Special September Discount on Farm and Orchard Machinery

Winchester Orchard Supply Co offers a special discount on all farm and orchard machinery for the rest of September. Phone 313 and visit 301 N Market St for details. Confirm availability and prices at the store location.

Winchester Orchard Sup. CO N. Market St

Harding Critic Attacks Vacations and Prosperity Promise

Senator Harrison of Mississippi assailed President Harding for a vacation trip and Republican failures to deliver prosperity. He cited the president’s letter to Senator McCormick and urged more work and fewer bread lines as the Senate reconvened. The scene featured Senator Lodge and a telegram about Senator Bursum’s election.

Was New York Times Harrison Mississippi Senate Harding Boston Senate Chamber McCormick Illinois Republican Senatorial Republican Congress Penrose Lodge Bursum

National Fruit Product Co opens labor recruitment

Wanted workers for immediate start from Saturday morning September 23 at National Fruit Product Company. Men and women urged to apply for employment opportunities at the plant and related positions.

For Sale Or Rent Residences Near Handley School

Real estate item listing residences for sale or rent near Handley School marketed by H. R. Bryarly & Brother. Includes address area and contact line 21-1p-41.

Handley School H. R. Bryarly & Brother

Block Dance Tonight For Friendship Fire Company Benefit

Tonight on Piccadilly Street in front of the tet Jack a block dance begins at 8 to aid the Friendship Fire Company. Kitty's Jazz Orchestra will provide music from the Fair week, and a large crowd is expected as a large section of the street is roped off for dancers and spectators.

Piccadilly Street Friendship Fire Company Kitty Roberts United Williamsburg

Pocahontas Coal Delivers Immediate Reduced-Price Loads

G. O. Snapp announces unloading Pocahontas coal and will take orders for immediate delivery at reduced prices.

G. O. Snapp

Veterans of Foreign Wars Elects Woodside Leader

Detroit September report says Captain Robert G. Woodside of Pittsburgh was re elected commander in chief at the annual VFW convention. The article also notes Edward Giles Jr visiting Washington relatives and others travel notices including Reva Johnston returning to Kearneysville and Mrs. Massey visiting Boston.

Associated Press Detroit Robert G. Woodside Pittsburgh Theeterans of Edward Giles, Jr Washington M. M. Arnold Claude Cammer Edward Richard Mountain Falls

Directors Send Handsome Gift to Mr and Mrs Keating

The Board of Directors of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester presented a repousse silver pitcher to Mr and Mrs J G Ho Keating of Cumberland MA on their fifty fifth wedding anniversary. The gift was from the board as a show of esteem for Mr Keating, who serves as vice president and is a frequent visitor to his Winchester home.

Keating Winchester

Marriage records cite 1921 ceremony in Switz erland

A memory of the marriage of Mr and Mrs Jonah L Larrick dated July 20 1921 in Switzerland was filed in the marriage license office of the Nation Court clerk. Bertha Petitpierre formerly of France is listed as Mrs Larrick. The couple recently moved to Winchester. Separate licenses issued include Ralph S Brown and Anne V Johnson and George W Hott and Ada Mason both pairs from local or nearby counties.

Jonah L. Larrick Switzerland The Nation Court Larrick Bertha Marthe Petitpierre Alfred G. Petitpierre France Larrith Winchester Ralph S. Brown James A. Brown

Miss Mary Hart Guest of Honor at Bowly Dinner Dance

A young society dance was hosted by Mrs. Charles L. Bowly at Willow Lawn near Winchester. Miss Mary Hart of Clarksburg West Virginia attended as guest of honor, staying with Miss Elizabeth Steck in Winchester, and returned home today after a pleasant evening and buffet supper.

Charles Ll. Bowly Willow Lawn Annie R.hack Valley Turnpike Winchester Mary Hart Clarksburg W. Vai Hart Elizabeth Steck

McCoy Convicted of First Degree Murder in Tug River Shooting

J W McCoy was found guilty of first degree murder by a Williamson jury for the May 12 shooting of Harry Station during Tug River unrest. The jury recommended mercy with its verdict, marking the first conviction tied to Mingo county industrial warfare.

Governor Davis Meet Local Politicians During Winchester Visit

Governor Davis spent several hours in an informal conference with local political friends at Hotel Evans in Winchester. He then left for Richmond to continue planning his campaign for the United States Senate. Clarke and Warren county residents also saw him, including a luncheon at Commander W. A. Baker’s home.

Davis Winchester Hotel Evans Richmond United States Senate Clarke Warren County W. A. Baker Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Mr. Baker South Washington Street Baker

Fair Closes Its Greatest Annual Show

Moving day at Winchester fair grounds marks the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society audit of accounts after a record season. Officials note the 1921 fair set a high standard for free entertainment and unprecedented financial success, with Kitty’s Jazz Orchestra and New York musicians performing in the main hall as exhibitors and carnival features prepare to depart for Williamsburg.

Winchester Fair Grounds Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society Massey Tom Burley

Funeral rites for Miss Barr in Frederick county

The funeral for Miss R. Virginia Barr daughter of the late Robert and Sidney Barr of Frederick county was held at her home on Wednesday afternoon. The Rev F M Richardson of Mount Hebron Church conducted services attended by family and friends and many floral tributes were sent. The body was later taken to Winchester for interment in the Mount Hebron Cemetery family lot with pallbearers R Frank Barr William T Barr Fred Barr Luther Jones Robert Swartz and Dr Raymond Simpson of Washington.

R. Virginia Barr Robert and Sidney Barr Frederick County F. M. Richardson Raddock Street Methodists Episcopal Church South Miss Barr Winchester Mount’ Hebron Messrs R. Frank William T. Barr

Conrilor's Bargain Store Undercuts Nearby Competition

An analysis notes Conrilor's Bargain Store offers lower prices than a rival retailer. It credits aggressive sourcing, volume discounts, and smaller margins. Local shoppers report noticeable savings on everyday items and specials.

Senate tax plan targets higher yield than House measure

The Senate finance committee reports the tax revision bill would yield 3.324 billion dollars in the current fiscal year, 84 million more than the House version, and 2.727 billion dollars next year, 75 million above the House total, assuming 1923 government ordinary expenditures at 3.6 billion.

Associated Press Washington Senate Finance Committee House

Weather outlook showers in week for Atlantic states

Washington reports that the week starting Monday will open with showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States and again late in the week. Otherwise the period should be fair with normal temperatures.

Washington North Middle Atlantic

Federal Bureau of Identification Proposed by Burns

William J. Burns announced plans to establish a federal bureau of identification in Washington to aid police nationwide in arresting and identifying criminals. He spoke before the International Association for Identification, saying the bureau would operate with support from police departments across cities and villages.

Associated Press Washington Federal Bureau of Identification William J. Burns Department of Investigation Department of Justice International Association For Indentification Burns

Empire Tonight At Six Thirty Comedy Show

The notice lists Empire as the venue with performances at six thirty and a second show at nine o’clock. It promises comedy and good features for attendees.

Empire

Vodvil and Big Film at Audit Tonight

Tonight at the audit theater audiences will enjoy a two reel riot of fun plus a Ruth of the Rockies episode and Hobart Bosworth in His Own Law a seven reel outdoors adventure with thrilling fight scenes. Eleven reels and vodvil at small Saturday prices.

Fon Ruth Rockies Hobart Bosworth Bosworth Toone

Help Wanted Near Downtown for Sept Work

Men and women needed for work starting Saturday morning September 23. National Fruit Product Co. 1p. Wanted young lady as cashier must be able to use typewriter. White Palace Restaurant. 23 1p 21.

National Fruit Product Co. Ip National Fruit Product Co White Palace

Conner's Bargain Store to Deliver Army Gear

Graham B. Conirad of Conner's Bar gain Store leaves Monday to sign large contract for New Army Goods including overcoats shoes shirts pants and blankets to be delivered at once. Waits for these wonderful bargains.

Graham B. Conirad Conner’s Bargain Conner's Bargain Store

Man From Pittsburgh Accused In Winchester Car Frame-Up

B G Kuhns of Pittsburgh came to Winchester for the fair in a Ford touring car WV license 75667. He was arrested on a charge of stealing his own car after police uncovered a ruse by two Harrisonburg men and another carnival traveler. The three allegedly framed Kuhns to lift the vehicle, but the plan unraveled when the others fled town and Kuhns was released.

B. G. Kuhns Pittsburgh Winchester Doran Kuhn Malone Harrisonburg Kuhns Hagerstown Martinsburg

Bookkeeping Expert Sentenced in City Court Case

A competent young man with bookkeeping experience faced a city court proceeding. Details of the case and outcomes were reported by Star Office. The document cited Meret 22-1p-3t as a reference in the filing.

For Sale Items Reach Ready Condition

Classified notice lists one wood range one all range and one double heater for sale. Items sold as is in good condition. Contact 502 5S Min St for details or viewing. 28-3p-26.

Miss Hanan Sinking Rapidly After Shooting

New York Sept. 24 Miss Hanan daughter of the late Alfred P Hanan is reported sinking rapidly in a Brooklyn hospital from peritonitis after three gunshot wounds. Grace Laws her former daily says Mrs Laws had threatened Hanan’s life and jealousy is cited as a motive. Doctors say recovery is doubtful as the patient’s condition remains grave.

Associai Pro New York Lordred E. Hanan Alfred P. Hanan Grace Laws S Wees Brooklyn John Borland Claus Hanan

Kelty family returns to Gi Lutheran parsonage after trip

The Rev and Mrs A A Kelty return to the parsonage on North Mark Street after vacations in Philadelphia Atlantic City and seaside resorts. Mrs Homer Harlee and her daughter left their apartment for rent. Possessions on a visit lasting several weeks to Sept 18 include friends in Wilmington at 27 W Water St 14 1 ptives.

A. A. Kelty Hi Gi Lutheran Church North Mark Street Philadelphia Atlantic City Ter Homer Harlee Better W. Water St Wilmington

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W. & W. Bus and Roadster Pennsy Bankers Lone Horseman Care Star Senaor Harison Pocahontas Coal Veterans OF Foreign Wars Reva Johnston B. F. Johnston South Kent Street Kearneysville W. Va William P. Massey A. C. Farley Mass Luke“ R. Markwood Summit Point O. D. Latobert Miss Mary Hart M’coy Mike Merry W. P. Massey Star Charles Broadway Rouss Orchestra Conrilor Lonce Miss Hanan
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