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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1921

Page

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Republicans Deny Dem Charges in Virginia Governor Race

Virginia Republicans deny a Democratic charge that Col. W. Anderson said he was ashamed of Virginia’s star in the Federal flag. Col. Anderson, the Republican nominee, refuted the claim in Martinsville and Halifax campaign stops, reading a written denial and defending his record while Demos accuse extravagance under the current administration. Included is a DOLLAR DAY sale notice from H. K. Green & Brother.

Baltin Sun Joseph Leer Virginia Col. W. Anderson EB. Lee Trinkle Son George J. Hundley Farmville Fifth Virginia Judicial Circuit Anderson Halfax H. D. Flood Hundley Democratic State Committee E. Lee Trinkle Galax Joseph L. Crupper Relican Party Abingdon Judge Handley Democratic State Central Committee Judge Hundley Danville Henry W. Anderson Martinsville Judge Hundaley

Special September Discount on Farm and Orchard Machinery

Winchester Orchard Supply Co announces a special discount on all farm and orchard machinery for the rest of September. Contact Winchester at 801 N Market St or phone 313 for details and availability.

Winchester Orchard Sup. CO Market St

Ford Freed After Self Defense Hearing in Killing

Jesse L. Ford was freed on a self defense claim after a preliminary hearing before Justice Clay in Lynchburg Virginia. Ford testified that he shot Dr W A Strother in the Strother yard after learning of alleged intimacy between Strother and his wife who did not testify. Ford said Strother tried to grab his revolver and that in the struggle the weapon discharged multiple times before Strother fell dead. The case was dismissed without argument.

Lynchburg Jesse L. Ford W. A. Strether Boonsboro Here Clay Ford Dr. Strother Strother

County Couples Receive Marriage Licenses

A license was granted to Elmer Death Adams of Gainesboro and Frances Bell Garrick of the county. Another license went to Ballard Kirk, a railway postal clerk, and Ada May Delaney, both now of Gore after living in prior states.

Elmer Death Adams James H. Adams Gainesboro Migs Frances Bell Garrick M. H. Larrick Ballard Kirk Mavity, Ky D. Kirk Gore Ada May Delaney J. F. Delaney Lockhaven

Fords Fords the largest used car display in Winchester

The notice touts the largest selection of used cars in Winchester with many nearly new models. Prices start at 150 dollars, with cash terms from 75 to 100 dollars and remaining balance in easy monthly payments. CHAPMAN AUTO SALES promotes the sale.

The Invisible Divorce at Strand Theater

A photoplay titled The Invisible Divorce questions if a wife can stay with a husband loving another woman. The National Picture promised to be shown at the Strand Theater today and looks fearlessly into life through the peepholes of domestic drama.

Strand ‘Theater

Fine Baby Girl Arrives at Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs J W Cornwell welcome a bouncing baby girl at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Both mother and baby are reported well. Mrs Cornwell is the daughter of Mr and Mrs M T Dima of Opequon. J G Holsinger farm to be sold at public auction in small tracts Friday September 30 at 11 am on the grounds rain or shine.

J. W. Cornwell Winchester Memorial Hospital Cornwell M.T. Dima Opequon J. G. Holsinger

Regrouping of Virginia Militia Units Planned

Richmond announces Major HM S Opie of Staunton named colonel of the newly formed Second Virginia Infantry. Adjutant General Gori to confer with Governor to plan regrouping of companies into two regiments and battalion commands. Winchester likely to retain Company I despite transfers. Virginia to form a brigade ready for emergencies at home or abroad as ex-service men and reserves join the National Guard.

Richmond Davis HM. S. Opie Staunton Second Virginia Infantry Gori John Fulmer Bright First Infantry Opie Second Infantry Virginia Winchester Second Virginia Infantry Co. L National Guard James P. Reardon Robert Y. Conrad Company I France George H. Grim Conrad

Mutt and Jeff in Chinatown at Empire Theater Tonight

The large company presenting the musical comedy Mutt and Jeff arrives this morning and performs at the Empire Theater tonight at 8 30. The new bill titled Matt and Jeff in Chinatown features Broadway song hits and has been well received in other cities.

Mutt and Jeff Bud Fisher Empire Theater Matt Chinatown

DAR MEETING AT HANDLEY LIBRARY SET FOR THURSDAY

The Daughters of the American Revolution announce an important meeting at Handley Library on Thursday September 29 at 8 P M All members at large and those with pending papers are urged to attend.

Daughters of the American Revolution Handley Library

Fire destroys stock yards district buildings in Atlanta

Fire swept Marietta street stock yards area causing heavy property loss and 75 to 100 mules burned or destroyed. Total damage pegged at about 100000 dollars. Master Harold Lucas, visiting Warrenton Virginia, returns home with Mrs Rowzie and Maurice Latham.

Associated Press Atlanta Stock Yards Marietta Street Harold Lucas Warrenton J. M. Rowzie Maurice Latham

British reply on Sinn Fein note postponed amid uncertainty

London dispatch reports King George reply to Pamonde delayed and unclear for tomorrow. Officials say the note offers nothing that would bar Sinn Fein acceptance, while forecasts expect the meeting to proceed despite doubts about the British position.

Associated London Minis- Maeyd George Pamonde Gome Sinn Fein

Los Angeles Votes to Create Film Censorship Board

Los Angeles council authorized the city attorney to appoint a seven member film censorship commission. Opponents warned the move could destroy the local motion picture industry while proponents urged removal of uncensored content.

Associated Press Los. A

Hundreds Die in a Typhoon Near Nagoya

Tokyo reports indicate several hundred lives lost as a typhoon swept the Nagoya district on Honshu. A tidal wave destroyed crops and homes. multiple steamers sank with crews missing. Also notes growers plan a trip to Western New York for cultivation and cooperative packing practices led by N. R. Peet, leaving Oct. 10 to study methods.

Associated Press Tokio Nagoya Hondo New York N. R. Peet Peet

Two Dead in New York Crime Wave

A patrolman and an alleged burglar were killed in separate gunfire incidents during a New York crime wave. The patrolman died on Riverside Drive after arresting an automobile suspect previously released on bond, while Harold Finley, 18, was shot by a detective during a grocery store robbery.

Associated Press New York Riverside Drive Liberty Bond Harold Finley

Veterans march at Indianapolis during Grand Army encampment

Veterans proceed slowly yet proudly in the 55th annual Grand Army of the Republic Encampment in Indianapolis. Agnes H. Parker of Boston is elected national president of the Woman's Relief Corps, succeeding Inez J. Bender. The Relief Corps sends a message to President Harding in support of the disarmament conference.

Associated Press Indianapolis North Grand Army of the Republic Agnes H. Parker Boston Woman's Relief Corps Inez J. Bender Relief Corps Harding

Winchester public schools staff honored at Centenary reception

The Winchester public school faculty was honored at a reception hosted by the Winchester Ministerial Association at Centenary Reformed Church. About 300 people attended as Supt. F. E. Clerk, Principal H. W. S. Duffey, and board members were welcomed by clergymen. Local musicians and vocal performances complemented the event.

Centenary Reformed Church Winchester Public Schools Winchester Ministerial Association Charles M. Ebert Centenary Concert Orchestra John Anderson Charles Bryant Washington Ministerial Association F. M. Richardson J. H. Lacy Charles Ailey Herbert S. Larrick Mes Boyd R. Richards Jennie Green George Riley City School Board Board of Handley Trustees F. E. Clerk HW. S. Duffey Sprint Ebert Kremer Haddox Hodges

Rehearsal Planned For The Mikado At Empire Theatre

A men chorus rehearsal for The Mikado to be staged at the Empire Theatre on November 10 begins tonight at 8 o clock at the Boy Stout building on North Main Street. Women’s chorus rehearsal follows tomorrow night at the same time and place under Mrs Frank Reynolds who led Pinafore to success at the Empire.

Empire Theatre Boy Stout North Main Street Frank Reynolds

Land Sale at Hol Singer Farm Friday September 20 1911

Opportunity for buyers to purchase land at personal price at J G Hol singer farm sale on premises Friday at 11 a m rain or shine. Auction offers chance for investors and house geeker to acquire plots locally.

J. G. Holsinger

Meeting Thursday afternoon and farm sale announced

A notice calls a Thursday meeting for Sept 20 at 3 pm with prizes for a recent membership contest and invites a large attendance. It also announces valuable prizes at J G Holsinger's Farm Sale on Friday September 20 at 11 am.

J. G. Holsinger

Apartment for Rent at 27 W Water St

Apartment for rent with possession on September 18 at 27 West Water Street. Includes 14 1p tf listing details and terms not specified. Contact property manager for application and viewing arrangements.

H. R. Jones & Co F. Water St. Os Water St

County man James Rutherford dies in Kansas home

James Rutherford, 67, a Frederick county native and long time Kansas farmer, died at his Augusta county Kansas home after a 10 day heart illness. Funeral arrangements will be in Kansas. He left Frederick county 51 years ago and last visited 31 years ago, survived by his widow Zora Warner, four sons, three daughters, four brothers, three sisters and many relatives in Frederick county.

James Rutherford Frederick County Augusta County Kansas Rutherford James Susan Rutherford Zora Warner John Rutherford Berryville Pike William, Arthur and Ashby Rutherford Jannie McIntyre Minnie Rutherford Richmond Charles R. Keeler Winchester

Fruit trees in demand as orchards short of stock

Major Lloyd Stark reports from a nationwide tour that fruit tree demand is high and orchards are short of trees. Census data show over one hundred million bearing trees were lost between 1910 and 1920, prompting farmers to plant tens of thousands of trees now.

Lloyd Stark Census Bureau U. S. Department of Commerce United States L. M Welton Winchester

Coal firm to take orders for Georges Creek Big Vein Coal

H B Keckley advertises Georges Creek Big Vein Coal with order intake at 27 1p 61. The notice outlines coal supply terms and contact point for buyers seeking this geological seam.

Georges Creek

Appraisement of W L Fultz Personal Estate Reported

Appraisers Luther Pannett Bernard M Sullivan and Harry K Russell valued the late W L Fultz estate at 218 50. Executrix Clara V Fultz accepted the appraisal and it was approved by Herbert Larrick before recording. Dollar Day sale at 9 o clock features black taffeta crepe de chine silk shirting at 1 00 a yard with limit six yards.

W. L. Fultz Winchester Corporation Court Luther Pannett Bernard M. Sullivan Harry K. Russell Clara V. Fultz Herbert 8. Larrick Ip H Kk Green & Brother

Miss Elizabeth Newton Joins Handley Schools Faculty

Miss Elizabeth Newton arrives in Winchester to begin duties as a Handley Schools faculty member after visiting relatives in Bennettsville North Carolina where she stayed with Miss Mabel Walton.

Elizabeth Newton Bennettsville N. C Mabel Walton Handley Schools Winchester Woodstock

Four Horsemen of Apocalypse Coming to Empire

The Empire will present The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from Metro Pictures with Rex Ingram directing and an all star cast. The epic drama based on Vicente Blasco Ibanez features a 12 500 person production with lavish sets and a full French sequence and will be shown Thursday through Saturday with matinees and limited seating at Empire prices.

Chester Metro Pictures Corporation Vicente Blasco Ibanes Omtra Shail L Rex Ingram New York Times Boston Herald New York Evening Post Gone Literary Digest Worth Matinees Fes Winchester Nees

Dollar Day Sale On Pillow Cases And Sheets

A local retailer advertises a dollar day sale tomorrow featuring 442 by 36 pillow cases at 1.00 each, with sheets and four pillow cases included for customers.

K. Green & BR

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rot Ver Onel Anders Inetter Dever East H. K. Green & Brother Jesse L. Ford Freed Boonsboro, Va Chapmane Auto Berryville Road D. A. ER J. R. Dushane Fruit Growers Associp N. Y Return Northern Power Co, Oo Gladstone Crim Hugh Green Earl Grim John Michael Steck Susan Reid Williams Carter Mae Striker Cather Bagr R. L. Gray W. A. Baker Rosenberger Grove and White Clarence Woods Walter M. Depp W.e. T Far West Old Frederick Fultz the Empire Ibanez
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