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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1920

Page

5

Mellinger Estate Suit Seeks Court Construction and Payment

Mary J. Mellinger sues executor of D. H. Mellinger estate seeking court decree construction of the will and payment of 3000 dollars with interest to her or trustee. Defendants Susan G. Bowers and Daniel Wright are non residents and must appear within ten days after publication. Copy to be posted at county courthouse by March 29, 1920.

M Pera Frederick Mary J. Mellinger Aaron G. Mellinger D. H. Mellinger M. M. Lynch Susan G. Bowers Daniel Wright Jesse Wright Frederick Wright Virginia City of Winchester Brannon

Poor Man's Lawyer Miss Frooks Brings Free Aid to Salvation Army

Miss Frooks, a young attorney, sets up at Salvation Army Headquarters in New York to offer free legal help to the poor. She handles family issues, mortgage settlements, wills, contracts, and criminal defenses while managing the Army's vast property and institutional welfare network.

Miss Frooks Army National York City The Salvation Army West Fourteenth Street New York City Frooks Myuny Landic

Prayer Brings Dishpan to East Side Salvation Army Leader

Major Jennie Ward, head of Cherry Street Slum Settlement and Nursery in New York, prayed for a dishpan due to dire poverty. She and helpers collected funds door to door and in saloons, aided by a drunk man who offered sympathy, leading to a large dishpan for their work.

Jennie Ward Army Cherry Street New York East Side

Judge Talbot Starts Confidential Juvenile Probation Ledger

Justice Talbot of the police court has begun a novel ledger for all juvenile offenders released on probation. Each file records the offense, sentence, school attendance requirements, and the youth’s weekly actions with school reports. Family promises keep home life details confidential while progress is monitored.

Justice Talbot Police Court Talbot

Late Mrs Richard Lawyer and Writer

Funeral services were held in Gettysburg Pennsylvania for Marie B Richard widow of Rev J W Richard and sister in law of Mrs P J Williams of Winchester. A noted authoress and lawyer born in Wisconsin she practiced law 12 years and was among the first women in that field. She died at age 69 after months of illness. Her husband formerly worked at the Lutheran Theological Seminary of Gettysburg. She recently sold her home in Gettysburg and planned to move to California.

Gettysburg Marie B. Richard J. W. Richard P. J. Williama Winchester Getttysberg Frederick County Lutheran Theological, Seminary of Richard Wisconsin Cali

California woman’s fitness linked to fatal incident

Fragmentary OCR shows a case where a woman’s fitness and an unclear result are tied to a death. The report notes two guardians or sitters remain, with no further identified names or locations.

Milks Emulsion Promises Cure For Stomach Trouble

An Iowa reader testifies Milks Emulsion cured long standing stomach trouble and constipation after failing with pills salts and physic. The ad touts appetite boost, digestion aid, and rapid relief, with a money back guarantee for six bottles and prices 60c and 7.20 per bottle.

Terre Haute Ind

Garden Army urges city children to form school home plots

City pupils are invited to join a School-Home Garden Army to cultivate vacant lots during summer. Judge T W Harrison supplies free seeds and promotes wholesome productive work, not only boosting gardens but aimed at shaping future citizens of a better city.

Winchester T. W. Harrison Harrison

Cannot Be Silent Says Politician Must Act First

A dated quote notes a politician often speaks and acts before fully thinking or reading about a question. The remark emphasizes action over prolonged deliberation in public office.

Benefit in Wearing Glasses and Eye Health

Readers learn wearing glasses does not weaken the eyes and may reveal true eye needs. The article notes continued use may be necessary as vision changes, with glasses serving to maintain clarity and eye strength.

Relieves Rheumatic Pain with Restful Sleep

Patient reports rheumatic pains eased by a treatment, enabling rest and sleep. The testimonial notes relief on spells and claims the product provides important comfort, with emphasis on ongoing benefit for mobility and recovery.

Ministers Pay Income Tax on Tiny Share of Salaries

Only 1,671 of about 170,000 ministers in the United States owe income tax because most do not earn enough to meet the law's minimum. Many ministers supplement income with outside work to support families, while the Interchurch World Movement cites rising pay for ministers as a focus of its five year plan. The average college trained preacher earns about $937 annually, far below other trades such as rubber, boot and shoe, chemical, silk, paper, and wool workers.

United States Interchurch World Movement

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