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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1919

Page

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Steel Strike Sends Mixed Signals Across Major Plants

The Bethlehem Steel strike division reports show both sides claiming progress while many mills run at near full force. In Pittsburgh area hot mills and Sparrow's Point mostly operate with few workers heeding the call, while Chicago Gary and Cleveland see limited activity and mobilized National Guard in Ohio.

Associated Press Bethlehem Steel Corporation Bethlehem Barrei Pittsburgh Txe Weirton Iron and Steel Company Weirton W. Va Steubensville Sparrow’s Point Baltimore National Committee On Organization of the Iron and Steel Industry Sparrow's Point Roberts Harrisburg Steelton Walter Guyer Robbins Steel Workers Jones and Laughlin Company Chicago Indiana Steel Company Gary Cleveland Ohio Railroad Dock Otis Steel Company Pennsylvania

Block Party For Returned Soldiers Tuesday Evening

The War Camp Community Service hosts a block party for returned soldiers and friends Tuesday night September 30 from 8 to 12 in front of Hotel Jack. The program begins with a sing and includes solos, a quartet, round and square dancing, marches, and a ten piece orchestra. If it rains the event moves to Rouss Hall.

Lucky Numbers In Contest Offer Prizes

The notice lists prize numbers 3387 for a tire 5284 for a tube and 5327 for 5 gallons of oil from Ramsburg Auto Supply Co with the tag You Pay Less Here.

Ramsburg Auto Supply CO

Mountain View Orchard Offers Apple and Other Trees

The Mountain View Orchard Co of Williamsport Maryland announces a fine stock of apple and other trees for fall and next spring shipment. Contact White for details and pricing at the orchard.

Mountain View Orchard Co Williamsport

Stover Reappointed as Pastor in Martinsburg United Brethren Church

The Rev. George W. Stover was reappointed by Bishop Bell to lead the Martinsburg United Brethren Church for another year, drawing strong support from the congregation. Other clergy assignments include Rev. W. H. Sampsell retiring for one year, Rev. N. F. A. Cupp moving to Petersburg to serve next year, and Rev. C. W. Tinsman new pastor for the western Frederick circuit. The Rev. R. N. Young stays at Reliance and Rev. L. A. Racey remains at Inwood.

George W. Stover United Brethren Church Bishop Bell Virginia Martinsburg Sampsell N. F. A. Cupp Petersburg W. Va C. W. Tinsman Frederick R. N. Young Reliance L. A. Racey Inwood

Keifer Pears and Apples at Robinson Cold Storage

Boyd Richards lists Keifer pears Stayman Winesap and other apples at the warehouse opposite Robinson Cold Storage in Shenandoah Bank Building. Contact Bell 76 and 289-W for details.

Keifer Stayman Robinson Cold Storage Shenandoah Bank Bell 76

Keifer Pear Market Prices at C V Depot and White Post

We are in the market at our warehouse at C V Depot for Keifer pears and at White Post Virginia offering top prices. Signed Sam Haines.

Iat C White Post

Mr. Patterson Marries Esther Parker in Connecticut

Miss Esther E. Parker of Naugatuck Connecticut wed Morrie L. Patterson formerly of Winchester now residing in San Francisco California. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s home on a Saturday afternoon at five. After October 15 the couple will reside in San Francisco. Patterson previously worked with the Old Common Paper Company alongside his brother David H. Patterson who served as manager.

Esther E. Parker Naugatuck Connecticut Morrie L. Patterson Winchester San Francisco Cal Patterson Old Common Paper Company David H. Patterson

Student Benner Kelly Leaves for Baltimore Pharmacy Course

Benner Kelly son of the Rev and Mrs A J A Kelly departed for Baltimore Maryland to pursue a course in pharmacy. Miss Elizabeth Bolton returned to Winchester after visiting her grandmother Mrs Ellen Neal near Millwood.

Benner Kelly A. J A. Kelly Baltimore Elizabeth Bolton Winchester Ellen Neal Millwood

Birth of a Daughter for Mr and Mrs Clarence Oats

Mr and Mrs Clarence Oats of 303 North Kent Street share congratulations on the arrival of a fine baby girl born last Friday evening. Mrs Oats is formerly Miss Eva Pearl Cooper daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Cooper of Chambersville in this county.

Clarence Oats North Kent Street Oates Eva Pearl Cooper J. H. Cooper Chambersville County

For Sale Central business property with flats and showroom

For sale in a central location a two floor business property with eleven rooms all occupied good showroom space. Listing by J. W. Baker.

J. W. Baker

Ladies' Exchange opens in Winchester offering crafts and foods

Ladies' Exchange in Winchester Virginia announces upcoming opening. It offers needlework conserved fruits vegetables pastries and confections sold on commission. Members asked to write for membership and state items ready by November 1. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope for details.

For Sale Homes in Good Locations by Hansbrough and Carter

Sale notice lists several desirable homes near schools offering property at 2500 dollars. Hansbrough and Carter handle the listings and inquiries.

Hansbrough & Carter

Boy Drowns After Small Boat Upset at Stony Creek

Lester Garber nine dies after a condemned rowing boat overturns on Stony Creek above the dam. Despite pleas his mates, rescue attempts fail until Harrison Fadeley Jr. retrieves the body thirty minutes later. Survived by parents and several siblings. funeral held this afternoon.

Lester Garber George Garber Edinburg Messrs. C. BE H. B. Garber Winchester Stony Creek Barney Miller Harrison Fadeley, Jr Garber Narrow Passage Creek Ernest Coffman Marke Burke Edinbure King Kola Messrs. C. E. and

Mrs H P Deahl Ill in Winchester Home

Mrs H P Deahl formerly of Berryville Virginia now living in Winchester is quite ill at her home in this city.

H. P. Deahl Berryville, Va Winchester

Fresh eggs offered at top market prices

E J Snapp advertises fresh eggs available at Beal's with top market prices. Contact Bell phone 357-W or visit 228 Market Street for inquiries and deliveries.

E. J. Snapp Bell Phone N. Market St

Southern To Change Schedule In Valley

The Southern Railway plans a new passenger timetable on its Valley branch between Washington and Harrisonburg. It would restore the prewar schedule with train 28 leaving Harrisonburg around 6.30 to 6.50 am and train 11 arriving at 2.30 pm, improving connections with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Strasburg Junction.

The Southern Railway Valley Washington Harrisonburg Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Strasburg Junction

Judge Carson Accepts Shipping Board Counsel Role

The friends of Judge Adam C. Carson announce he has resigned from the Philippine Supreme Court and joined the New York branch of the United States Shipping Board as staff counsel. He leaves Manila for New York and will reside in Plainfield New Jersey with Mrs Carson and their two daughters.

Adam C. Carson Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands Manila Carson New York United States Shipping Board Winchester Philippine Supreme Court Plainfield N. J Susan L. Conrad Daniel B. Conrad City

Truck driver sought by Charley Rouss Fire Company

Amherst St. reliable nurse sought in Winchester classified notice. Esther Rutherford staying with Dr. and Mrs. Bowers in Philadelphia and visiting relatives in Winchester. Married men preferred. Written applications only. John Seal, Sr. pres.

Charley Rouss Fire Company John Seal, SR Esther Rutherford Dr. and Mrs. Bowers Philadelphia Winchester

Anniversary of Scouts Observed at Old Christ Church

Old Christ Church hosted the fifth annual Boy Scouts service with about 150 scouts including Washington Scout Band Fort Loudoun Seminary and Shenandoah Valley Academy cadets. Rev Dr W D Smith and Scout Commissioner Baker led a full program and Mayor Livingstone visited with his party.

Old Christ Church Boy Scouts of America Washington Scout Shenandoah Valley Academy Fort Loudoun Seminary H. D. Fuller Baker W. D. Smith Scout Council Scout Movement Dr. Smith Smith Christ Jesus R. E. Service Empire Christ Church

District Nurse Association Meeting at City Hall

The District Nurse Association will meet in Council Chamber City Hall on Wednesday October 1 at 4 p m for the annual election of officers. A full attendance of members is requested.

District Nurse Association Council Chamber City Hall

Special Meeting For Episcopal Campaign

A special meeting to advance the Protestant Episcopal Church nationwide campaign will be held at 8 oclock this evening in Christ Church. Addresses by Rev. Malcolm S Taylor of Grace Church Berryville Virginia and Rev. Dr Wo Smith of Christ Church are planned. Members and potential supporters are urged to attend.

Protestant Episcopal Church Christ Church Malcolm S

Seed Catalog Entry for Pulcaster Mixes and Grasses

Winchester Seed Co lists 600 bushels of Pulcaster seed wheat rye barley alfalfa timothy and all other grass seeds. Catalog notes apply to farm seed sales and supply for planting needs.

Wanted Cabbage and Potatoes at Green Orchard

Help wanted notices seek an orchard foreman and an orchard manager. Applicants should be married, and the position calls for a good working manager for an orchard at Green Orchard with immediate need.

Orchard Poly Eee Star

Omaha Riot After Lynching and Court House Fire

Omaha Nebraska reports a mob lynched William Brown and attacked Mayor Howard T. Smith after a jail break and court house fire. Federal troops restored order as 45 to 60 people were injured and two were killed, including Brown. police quit amid chaos.

Omaha Neb Howard T. Smith Smith William Brown Smmth Court House Harney Street E. T. Smith Clarence Clancy

Private Harry Worsley in Germany and Paris

Private Harry F. Worsley of the famous First Division served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France and Germany. He reached Berlin as an escort on a Red Cross train returning wounded German soldiers and later spoke of conditions in the German capital during the occupation and his treatment by German troops.

Harry F. Worsley Robert South Market France Germany Eral Pershing Eau York Worsley Argonnes Berlin Amml Nn Red Cross Kas Army of Occupation

Local Seed and Weed Wheat Availability Ad

Advertises weed wheat varieties Falcaster and Red Wave with 600 and 200 bushels. Claims 2 27 bushels per acre this year. Ends with Be bearded. Sold by BROS. in Wadesville Virginia.

BROS Wadesville

Winchester Chorus Seeks Winter Union Choral Society

The Star reports a city reader urges a winter musical group after sunset Sunday community sings concluded for the season. The writer, Rev Clarence Wolf? pastor, argues Winchester could benefit from a union choral society or musical art club to foster culture and social pleasure and moral influence.

the Star Tod Winchester Soue Union Choral Society Clarence WO Centenary

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ei Thay Pittsburg Bethlehem, Pa Steel Works Columbus Ohio National Guard Cox Cornwell West Virginia Mingo Rev G. W. Stover W. H. Lampbell Boyd Richards Keifer Pears Iptf Sam Haines Mr. Patterson Ladies’ Exchange Lester Garver Beal's Southern Judge Carson Shipping Board Amherst St Friends of Old Christ America D._ N. ASSOCIATION Episcopal Campaign Winchester Seed Co Eral Pat Court’ House Jalil Wood Leonard Wood Central Department Harry Worsley Famous Choral Society For Winghester Clarence Woods Cochran Wellton
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