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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1920

Page

3

Desirable double residence to be sold at public auction

Attorney MLM Lynch announces sale of the desirable double residence at Nos. 214 and 216 East Baker Street Worcester Va in front of the courthouse at 12 oclock noon on Saturday April 24 1920 The lot fronts about 00 feet on Baker Street and runs 30 feet deep The sale offers one half cash with the balance due in six months secured by a trust deed and an insurance policy.

Court House Wipelester Baker Street Lynch

Residence of Mr and Mrs Moore Registered at Hotel Jack

Mr and Mrs Moore of Statmnton were registered last night at Hotel Jack indicating a social event or stay reported in local society notes.

Mrs. Moore Statmnton Hotel Jack P. Dy Taller Bitacal Noy Niriti

Diamond Dyes Promise Fadeless Color for Any Fabric

A vintage advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a solution to revive faded garments. It claims rich, fade resistant color for wool silk linen cotton and blends with simple instructions and druggist guidance. The copy highlights dresses stockings and draperies as suitable targets.

Cara Joe Ann Paes

Ambassador Johnson to attend San Remo conference as observer

The State Department instructed Ambassador Johnson in Rome to attend the allied conference at San Remo as an official observer for the United States. He will not take part in discussions or deliberations.

Associated Press Washington Ambassador Johnson Rome State Department San Remo

Market gains on broad recovery as steel and chemicals rally

New highs and a broad market recovery were seen as shares climbed 2 to 6 points. Independent steels led early advances with Crucible, Valladium, and Replogle rallying. Shippings, sugars, textiles, and chemicals strengthened while rails eased about 7 percent. General Motors and Baldwin locomotives stood out as the tape showed about 1.7 million shares traded.

Pew York Generali Motors Baldwin Locomposive United States

Administrator Appointed for Julius A. Bantz Estate

Mr. G. Ernest Bantz of Frederick Maryland is named administrator of Julius A. Bantz estate by Winchester Corporation Court. Bond set at 72000 dollars. Mrs. J Ada Dukehart of Baltimore is sole legatee and devisee under the will. J Foster Gray attends Royal Arcanum annual meet in Richmond and represents Fairfax Council.

G. Ernest Bantz Frederick, Md Corporation Court of Winchester Julius A. Bantz J. Ada Dukehart Baltimore J. Foster Gray Richmond Royal Arcanum of Virginia Grand Council Fairfax Council Gray C Fficués Washington

Salem Notes from Clarke County Virginia Apr 21

Local notes list Miss Elvaiee Armel visiting Grafton and Miss Blanche Saylor from Monesson Pa visiting relatives. Lillian Hilliard and Blanche Saylor visited grandparents near Winchester. Virgil Costello returned home after a visit with Mrs Golightly near Stephens City. Families traveled to Kearneysville and Bethel for gatherings. Evaporation fact about cosmos salt layer mentioned.

Salem Clarke County Elvaiee Armel Grafton Blanche Saylor Monesson Tom Dove Lillian Hilliard Carver Winchester Virgil Costello Stephens City D. Golightly Mr. Dove Bethel L. S. Armel J. W. Armel Kearneysville aW.a T. N. Armel Dickson Golightly Grace Dove H.B. DeHaven Clearbrook AM Tae R. Affleck Martin’ Carr Winrk

South End for Colored School Controversy

A Winchester reader urges the school board to reconsider Handley school plans for white students and to permit input on a proposed colored school location. The letter argues the South End population should have a say before decisions are finalized and questions moving Negro students far from their community.

Excitor the Star North End Winchester Handley Choice Hill Ira S.capper

Palmer Leads In Georgia Primary Report

Early returns show General A. orie with 140 votes in state totals, Thomas E. Watson carrying 50 counties with 120 votes, and Senator Hoke Smith controlling 42 counties with 100 votes. Overall 155 counties accounted, 15 counties totaling 24 votes still unreported.

Ase Epye Korie Tion Thomas E. Watson Hoke Smith

Brill Purchases VanFossen House on West Water Street

Robert F. Brill through agent W L Fultz buys the VanFossen property on West Water street opposite Cumberland Valley station. Former owner Capt W VanFossen, longtime Winchester Public Schools principal. Price $7000 for a 12 room modern residence on a long 65 by 198 foot lot.

Robert F. Brill W. L. Fultz VanFossen West Water Street Cumberland Valley Station W. VanFossen Winchester Public Schools

Bryan Among Chosen Delegates in Democratic Convention Fight

OMAHA Neb April 29 W J Bryan fades from lead as vote coverage continues. The article notes Bryan holding sixth place among eight Democratic delegate hopefuls with later prospects at the national convention uncertain.

Omaha Neb W. J. Bryan Mornims Amon

Administrator Appointed for Sister's Estate in Winchester Court

In the Winchester Corporation Court on motion of George W. Jenkins, brother of Mrs. Magsie V. Pattie, administrator is appointed for her estate. He qualified by giving a bond of 1200 dollars.

Corporation Court of Winchester Geverge W. Jenkins Magsié Vv. Pattie

Incomplete Hagerstown Notice on April Preparations

The Associated Press reports in Washington that the conference will announce the preparation of cases in Maryland at 6 30 o clock tomorrow morning. Grasshoppers and crickets are noted as known pests except for Manila and sisal hemp.

Nssociated Press Washington Contrere Manila

Remedy claim for colds and catarrh with herbal tonic

An early medical advertisement promotes a temperance tonic and discovery tablets containing wild cherry bark stillingia blood root and other herbs to strengthen the body against grip and colds. It suggests treating catarrh as a blood disease and washing the nose with Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy, offering a 10 cent trial tablet by mail from Dr Pierce's Invalids' Hotel Buffalo New York.

Dr. Sage Dr Pierce's Invalids' Hotel Buffalo

For Sale Farm Near Martinsburg Winchester Pike

Real estate notice advertises 150 acre farm along the Martinsburg and Winchester Pike with a large Colonial House and two tenant houses. The property features a large spring and is described as one of the finest homes in the Valley, offered by J W Tolliffe Real Estate, Winchester, Virginia.

Martinsburg Winchester Pike J. WO 10Lliffe Winchester

Minnie Wood Brevities From Chapel Virginia

Chapel Virginia April 21 small town news notes detail church services at 3 PM by Rev Nathan Maynard and Sunday school at 2 PM. Miss Elsie Rutherford of Baltimore visiting relatives. local households hosting guests. several residents ill or recovering from flu. farmers selling wheat.

Nie Wood Lces Nathan Maynard Berryville Elsie Rutherford Baltimore Walter . Rutherford Lot Rackley Cordelia Hook Henry Rutherford Roger Hardesty Lela Pyles Roy Pyles A. K. Defflemyer Martinsbore Bradward Carpenter Raymond Mount Willians H. W. Rutherford Densal Kackley Ttes Beulah Kackley

New Skin Treatments Promise Relief From Stubborn Ailments

Advert reads that old time methods fail for eczema boils acne and fiery skin conditions. It touts science advances, claims 72 percent germ reduction, and urges seeking modern treatment to attack the cause rather than only easing itching.

Nerviax Sold By Miller Pharmacy Winchester VA

Geo F Miller's Sons Pharmacy advertises Nerviax a herbal remedy promoted by Dr G O Cary. The piece emphasizes Nerviax's long market history and claims it aids stomach kidney and bowel disorders. Readers are urged to try a trial bottle at Miller's store.

Geo. F. Miller’s Sons Pharmacy Winchester Nerviax Wren Gary Medi Ninco Fc oyaneoaEr Zaneavius G. O. Cary Miller Dens

Bayer Aspirin Promises Relief and Safety for All

An old notice extols Bayer’s Aspirin tablets for relief from rheumatism colds headaches neuralgia toothache and general pain. It notes the Bayer Cross on genuine tablets and mentions small tin boxes of twelve costing a few cents with larger packages available. The piece also includes local social notes about residents traveling to Camp Sheridan and attending church events.

Bayer Company Som Bayer

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