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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1920

Page

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High Tribute to Gen Ramseur at Cedar Creek Memorial

An account of Gen Stephen Ramseur commemorations at the Shenandoah Valley Belle Grove site recalls his death on October 19 1864 after a fierce Cedar Creek fight. Major Hutchinson conveyed Ramseur’s request for his body to his wife and the Confederate exchange.

R. Powel Page Saratoga Cédar Creek Stephen Dodson Ramseur Carolina Shenan Valley Pike Belle Grove Ramseur Cedar Creek Randolph R. Hutchinson St. Louis Belle Grove ‘House Sheridan Ramsett Hutchinson Essack Early Rude’s Hill Fisher’s Hill Fisher's Hill Cole Georgia Dole

Real Estate Listings Highlight Winchester Properties

The notice advertises multiple Winchester properties for sale on South Main and Market streets including 6 to 7 room houses with prices from 5 000 to 7 500 dollars. Also promotes a large 18 room brick house and an assortment of farms ranging from 30 to 300 acres. Listing agent L. S. Smith, No 1 Court Square, Winchester, W. Va.

Winchester South Main Street Handley Schools Market Street South Market Street Ada Frenkle

Apples in Bulk Market Ask for Honest Packing Standards

Apple market uncertainty grows as buyers hesitate and prices fluctuate. Producers and dealers fear losses from last year while a six million barrel rise in this year's crop presses for a standardized pack. Guidance outlines single face packing with face rings and careful sizing to ensure a representative, market-ready barrel.

Apple

Field Agent Issues First Fruit Bulletin From Martinsburg

Martinsburg W V field station head B C Boree issued the first fruit market bulletin at 2 10 p m listing September 23 shipments from Martinsburg and Potomac Valley points with slow demand and unsettled prices. The bulletin advises readers to submit names and addresses to Boree to receive future updates and notes New York Philadelphia and Washington markets with varied prices for Grimes Nova Jonathan King David and Wealthy varieties. Virginia shipments totaled 103 cars on September 23.

Winchester Frederick County Guptewers B. C. Boree Martinsburg W. Va Bureau of Markets United States Department of Agriculture Boree Nodia Star Potomac Valley Grimes York Imperials Rochester N. Y Virginias New York Jonathans King Davids Philadelphia Virginia Washington

Cox Ends Colorado Campaign and Heads to Wyoming

Associated Press reports Governor Cox concluded the Colorado campaign and planned to spend the day in Wyoming with speeches at Laramie and Cheyenne. He framed his railroad stop addresses around the League of Nations and topics like progressivism and agriculture, accusing GOP chairman Hays of suppressing Democratic publicity.

Associated Press Greely Colo Colorado Cox Wyoming Iater Largmie Cheyenne League of Nations Denver Hays Republican National Committee

Export Your Apples Prospects Better

A brief notice advertises opportunities for shipping apples with sailing dates space on steamer and government permits. Applies to Thomas W. Mathews at 35 West Piccadilly Street Winchester Virginia opposite the Post Office.

Thomas W. Mathews West Piccadilly St Winchester

Reserve Your Space for Storage at Winchester Cold Storage

All who wish to store must reserve space immediately at Winchester Cold Storage. The notice is filed by WM BEVERLEY from Mer.

Winchester Cold Storage Beverley, Mer

Men Wanted for Winchester and West Ern R R Office Ad

Advertisement calling for 50 additional men to work on construction for Winchester and West Ern R R. good wages and board, comfortable quarters, immediate start with regular winter employment. Apply at Winchester and West Ern R R Office 27 Piccadilly Street No. 9 20 to 101.

Winchester and West ERN R. R Winchester & West Piccadilly Street

Bulk York Imper Iataywiders Special Notice

A formal notice from Sam Haines at 180 N Main St invites buyers to engage in a bulk deal. The offer includes advancing $2.00 per barrel with freight charges and cold storage, targeting up to 5 000 barrels during the winter season. Interested parties are urged to visit his office.

Sam Haines Main Street

Piano sale: Knabe upright at SBAL'S for 98 dollars

An advertisement notes a genuine Wm. Knabe upright piano priced at 98 dollars available at SBAL'S. The brief line suggests a sale or promotional offer with emphasis on the brand and the low price to attract buyers.

Wm. Knabe Sbal’s. Ip

Exporter of Apples Promotes Careful Market Reach

Advertisement for Boyd R. Richards of New York promoting apple export services. Claims unsurpassed facilities and meticulous business care by specialists. Provides contact details with two phones and Bank Ride reference.

Boyd R. Richards

Brass bed for sale at 312 N Braddock St

Buyer's notice advertises a single brass bed in A-1 condition offered for sale at 312 North Braddock Street. The short listing emphasizes bargain pricing and urges interested buyers to respond.

N. Braddock ST

Wanted Woolen Weavers Steady Work Pays High Wages

An old classified notice invites woolen weavers to join W. J. Dickey & Sons, Inc. in Oella Maryland offering immediate reporting and weekly earnings from 30 to 85 dollars for steady capable workers.

W. J. Dickey & Sons, Inc Oella, Balto

Senate probes funding of Stars and Stripes amid Cox inquiry

Washington reports witnesses halted inquiry into Cox 1918 concealed $5,000 gift. The Senate campaign subcommittee focused on Stars and Stripes financing. Witness Mrs. Parks said Joseph L. Heffernan underwrote $48,000, with $10,000 from him and friends. She denied Dem committee contributions.

Washington Cox Dayton (Ohio Senate Campaign Stars and Stripes T. M. Parks W. D. Jamison Democratic National Committee National Committee Joseph L. Heffernan Treasure of the Stars and Stripes Publishing Company

Winchester Court voids religious condition in will

A Virginia court decree holds a 19th century will provision that a beneficiary would forfeit her share if she joined the Romish Church is void as against public policy. The suit centers on Annie McGuire who died possessed of a half interest in Braddock and Amherst property, challenged by Hunter McGuire as trustee.

Ann B. McGuire Corporation Court of Winchester Whiting Hunter H. McGuire Annie McGuire Anne B. McGuire Miss Annie McGuire Braddock Amherst Streets Gertie McGuire Annie Guire Virginia

Cox visits soldier hospital in Colorado

Governor Cox of Ohio, Democratic presidential candidate, toured a Denver hospital for former service men. He breakfasted with officers, then visited wards and shook hands with bed-ridden patients before his party began travel to northern Colorado and Wyoming.

Associated Press Denver Col Cox Ohio Colorado Wyoming

Warm Weather to Start First Week of Fall

Washington dispatch reports the Weather Bureau predicts warm unsettled conditions across the North and Middle Atlantic states for the first week of fall. Forecaster notes snow potential in higher elevations alongside fair spells and noticeably cooler afternoons.

Associated Press Washington Today Weather Bureau Middle Atlantic

Capon Bridge men arraigned in Winchester liquor case

Sidney Carrier and John Anderson of Capon Bridge West Virginia were arraigned in police court on transporting liquor. They waived a preliminary hearing and were held for the grand jury. bond set at 500 dollars each. Their Ford car was released after it was shown the liquor was carried off the men rather than in the car. The case indicates a forthcoming grand jury session with possible special jurors.

Sidney Carrier John Anderson Capon Bridge W. Va Armel Herbert 8. Larrick Corporation Court Winchester

Hall Ditching by Department Ends Inspector Support

The state organization no longer funds Hall's defense as he leaves the department. Dr. Peters spent much on counsel, and many key witnesses have departed or lost contact. Dispatches hint the third trial may be nolle pressed, though no official word has come. Hall now resides at home, with potential for renewed trial.

Hall Ville Peters Manassas Nolle Prohibition Department

Baldwin Agency Closes Out Pianos at Deep Reductions

Having become factory distributors for the Baldwin line we are closing out our entire stock of slightly used and second hand upright pianos at very low prices. Every piano must be sold by October 1 IPs Music Store.

Baldwin I's Music Store

Ferns For Sale From The Lower Shop

Just received a fine lot of ferns from 606 to 1.50 each. If you want one, get it now at The Lower Shop, deal arranged for Jack.

Jack

Heroic Poles Smash Lines of Russian Reds

Warsaw reports the Poles close to Grodno after a northern advance surrounds the town. On the Volhynian front 3,000 Bolsheviks captured as hunger and supply shortages weaken Soviet forces in southern and border regions.

Associated Press Warsaw Grovno Ily Volhynian Washington Depa Baillé Mster

Oil and steel gains lift stocks in mixed session

Stocks edged higher on oils and steels after early losses in today's session. Mexican petroleum and Canadian markets boosted interest as Royal Dutch, Texas and Lackawanna companies showed gains amid utilities and related sectors.

Associated Press New York Hell Royal Texas Gaing

Mexican Proletariat union calls general strike planned

The Associated Press report from Mexico City notes the Mexican Proletariat federation plans a general strike if disputes between workers and employers remain unsettled. The move is linked with IWW efforts and tensions across Mexico, the United States, and Canada, aiming to press organizers.

Mexico City Communist Federation Cml Industrial Workers of World

Clarke Court Sessions Delayed By Busy Farming Season

Clarke Court meets Monday to hear fall docket including a voluntary manslaughter case against Pearson in the Longerbeam incident. Many cases are to be continued due to farmers' busy season and ongoing applications.

Triaker Pearson Cii Charles Longerbeam

Woman's Auxiliary Meeting Announcement

The Woman's Auxiliary to Y. Conrad Post holds its meeting Monday at 7 30 p.m. Members should be prompt as the session follows a prior meeting at 7 o'clock in the same location. Secretary notes.

Woman's Auxiliary Y. Conrad Post

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