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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1920
Page
1
A Frederick county list shows 154 women who paid poll taxes and are eligible to register to vote. Most have registered or will register before the October 2 deadline, the last chance to vote for president. Alberta Ramsey is the sole town resident on the county list. The complete list continues on page 7.
Real estate agent WW L Fultz of Court Square Winchester Virginia touts several properties at low prices. Listings include a six to seven room Market Street house for 5 000 a Mrs Ada Frenkle house at 208 opposite the B and O depot for 7 500 and a double brick six room per side at 4185 feet deep to alley for 7 500. Also advertised 143 room brick house with large front and alley and 6 000 price plus farms from 30 to 300 acres.
For sailing dates space in steamer Government permit apply to THOMAS W. MATHEWS 85 West Piccadilly St opposite Post Office Winchester Va.
All desiring to store must make reservation for space immediately. Winchester Cold Storage Co announces new cold storage facility with managed space options and contact for William Beverley, manager.
Employment notice seeks 50 additional men to begin immediately at Winchester and West. Ern R. R. promises regular winter work, good wages, good board, and comfortable quarters. Apply at Ern R. R. Office 27 Piccadilly Street. 9 20 10 101.
A Chalmers roadster driven by W W Dunn of Chester collided with a buggy near Strasburg opposite Col C M Borums. The roadster plunged off a 15 foot embankment after striking the buggy. Both drivers escaped injury though the buggy and horse were damaged. Dunn, with Harry and Leom Crismore, notified Winchester for another machine.
Chief of Police M A Doran reports an old Ford located on Martinsburg streets. Engine No 232 882 Virginia license 34 844. Stored in a Martinsburg garage, owner can reclaim by proving property and paying charges. Car likely stolen from this area.
The Salvation Army announces a Special Harvest Festival with services on October 3 4 and 5 and a ten day campaign from October 21 to November 4 led by Florence Worth the converted actress. Major and Mrs Bale Staff Captain and Mrs Yates and Adjt Bertram Rodda will visit. The hall will welcome gifts of fruit and vegetables all day Saturday.
HINTON FRUIT & PROD. CO seeks good grade apples for immediate use and storage. Must pack and deliver to depot. Offices in Norfolk Virginia and Hinton West Virginia. See our representative before selling. Co. F. UNDERHILL, 23-1p-61) Hotel Evans.
Advertisement for Boyd R Richards at 8 V N Bank Building offers specialized business care. Promises comprehensive market access, with two phone lines available for contact.
An extended list shows 240 women registered as voters in Winchester. The final registration days attract many to Commissioner J L Maphis and City Treasurer Wm T Barr offices to obtain poll tax receipts and enroll with registrar, supporting enfranchisement ahead of the presidential vote.
An orchard supply ad for Winchester Orchard Supply at 301 N Market St offers Mieucott Apple graders presses hatchets liners caps sno bak white paper caps lace circles stencils rubber stamps nails sacks baskets carriers orchard ladders belt and chain conveyors. Phone 313.
Next Saturday October 2 two Winchester registrars will be at City Hall all day to register voters especially women. Any resident may register at their ward registrar on that day rather than at home or business. Citizens are urged to register early to avoid missing the deadline for the November presidential election.
Letcher Anderson stood before Justice A. J. Tavenner in the county magistrate court on a charge of assisting Dewey Elliott to escape jail. A missing witness prompted a continuance to October 9, with Anderson posting 500 bail. Prosecutors allege Anderson helped Elliott flee the state after the jailbreak, sheltering him at his Gore county home and sharing meals before the pair traveled to Paw Paw West Virginia. Elliott, convicted for meat theft, was to begin a six month sentence when the escape occurred.
Banks in Wester and Frederick counties led a statewide rise in savings with total Virginia deposits around 131 million and more than 375 000 savings accounts by June 30 1920. The War Loan Organization report cites growth from 114 million and 300 000 accounts at the year start, signaling a shift away from wasteful spending and high prices.
Federal Judge Charles A. Wood refused to allow federal prisoners to be seen in Berkeley county jail due to insanitary conditions. He called the jail a loathsome den of filth and inhuman, stating his impression as he inspected it and noting the moral clash with justice.
An advertisement promises to invest public securities at 2 percent quarterly non taxable in Virginia from 100 up, with assurances of safety. It lists Hansbrough & Carter insurance loans real estate and notes a new leather portfolio loss reward. Also Reed baby carriage ad at 326 E Piccadilly St.
In Hagerstown Maryland corn cutters are earning from 38 to 60 shocks a day with wages of 15 to 20 cents a shock and some fast workers making up to 15 dollars daily. Huskers may earn more, with prices from 18 to 30 cents per shock, highlighting a sharp rise in fall wages.
At a Robert Y Conrad Post American Legion meeting in Handley Library Auditorium on September 25 1920 the donation of $1000 from Mrs Holmes Conrad was acknowledged for the building fund. The post adopted a memorial message to Mrs Conrad and set a committee to transmit it. The fund total reached $3800 with additional receipts from post activities.
Various classified items including a Buick for sale at 1600 dollars, a house with two lots on Harris Street in Winchester, household goods at 37 Water St, and local notices from Hinton Fruit and Prod Co Norfolk Virginia, Hinton West Virginia, Hotel Evans listing shipping readiness and sale actions. The Woman's Auxiliary to Robert Conrad Post announces a monthly meeting Sept 27 at 730 pm with a suffrage session at 8 pm, secretary notes.
Campaign committee members urge all women supporting the Democratic Party to be assessed for poll tax and registered by October 2. Local registrars in Ward 1 and Ward 2 will host sessions at convenient locations to streamline assessment, tax payment, and registration as part of a broad push tied to the League of Nations debate.
The Empire Theatre will close for several days for cleaning and renovation and reopen Christmas night with L M Baker in full charge. He will devote all time to the theatre and will not be associated with other interests as he seeks to bring top attractions from major circuits, install an orchestra, and feature children's shows and quality films.
Belfast crowds are advised that visiting Washington brings a chance to taste Carry's Ice Cream. The ad proclaims it the purest and most delicious cream made in the east for travelers seeking a quality treat.
Mrs. Annie E. B. Trenary wife of Samuel W. Trenary died yesterday at her East Clifford Street home after a brief illness from complications. She leaves husband, one daughter Beulah, two sisters Mrs. Percy Miller and Mrs. Harry Stewart, and a brother J. William Haer. Funeral tomorrow at 3:30 from her residence, Rev. F. M. Rieson officiating, burial at Mount Airon Cemetery.
Registrar R. B. Carter announces registration will be held at Brucetown voting center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, 49.1 for purposes of registry.
Suburban property listing advertises a seven room home with a large yard, warden and garage. Special price set at 4000 dollars. Listing appears on the fifth page with a broker or advertiser name Milter Read Moling Sears wage.
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