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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1924

Page

5

Postponement of Merchant Marine Act Freight Rule

Washington April 26 The enforcement of section 28 of the merchant marine act would be deferred from June 20 to May 1 1925 by a vote of 14 to 2 the merchant marine committee accepted the sub committee report recommending postponement of the preferential railroad freight rate for American vessels The committee urged speedy consideration of the resolution.

Wirghinton Merchant Marine Act Ise Merchant Marine Committee

Warden Family Records First Death in 50 Years

Mrs. Mary Warden Maxwell, 35, wife of Frank Maxwell of Carrizozo New Mexico and daughter of Mr and Mrs James W Warden Wardensville, dies of pneumonia. Funeral at Wardensville with services by Rev Lancaster. interment Ardensville cemetery. Survivors include husband two children six brothers and two sisters. Mr Dewey Triplett of Colorado Springs improving at home this summer.

Wardensville W. Va Mary Warden Maxwell Frank Maxwell Carrizozo Lincoln County New Mexico James W. Warden Maxwell Winchester Baltimore and Ohio Frederick County Winchester and Western Railroad Warden Alma Lancaster Richard V. W Lancaster Ashland Pauline Wertz Henry Wertz Lexington Mr Lancaster Ardensville Dewey Triplett Colorado Springs, Colo

Hot Water Week in Winchester

A community event titled Hot Water Week runs in Winchester from May 17 to May 24. Activities, demonstrations, and related programs are planned across local venues to promote water safety and conservation.

Winchester

Public sale of a Frederick County farm in Virginia

Decree in the Frederick County Circuit Court orders a public auction of the 84 acre Back Creek District farm of the late Fred S. Lineberg. Sale in Winchester on May 3, 1924 at 12 noon, with a third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Auctioneers are Duvall & Dunn. clerk is J C Brannon. bond posted by purchaser.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Pearl G. Bly Lula M. Lineberg Court House Winchester Fred S. Lineberg Back Creek Mt. Williams Clinto Barr Jas. Boyce M. M. Lynch County OF Frederick Frederick E. Clerk Charles C. Burgner Elizabeth Imogene Burgner Charles Co. Burgner Evening Star C. C. Brannon

Magruder's Plant Nursery Announces Seasonal Cabbage Plants

Stop Look Listen from Magruder's Plant Nursery at 550 N Main St proclaims 100,000 cold frame cabbage plants and all other vegetable plants in season available.

For Sale Farm Machinery Lot from Middletown Va

One 16 H P Traction Engine 30 x 46 Peerless Separator with Rus sell Stacker and Heineke feeder Peerless No 3 Clover Huller Peerless 14 x 18 Hay Press 13 in Blizzard Ensilage Cutter Moline Tractor with plows. First class condition sale of any piece or all. Write A W L A Hottel Middletown Va.

H. P. Traction A. W. L. A. Hottel Middletown

Husband Held On Charge Of Murder Attempt

In White Plains New York a husband inventor is jailed on murder attempt charges after doctors say his wife Mrs Clarence C Bar ing aged 46 was poisoned with pneumonia and diphtheria germs traced in her blood over three months. He pleaded guilty to kill intent then not guilty. The physician said poisons were given in ginger ale root beer and solid food. He is held without bail awaiting grand jury action.

White Plains N.Y Clarence C. Baring Rowland Baring Henry Bier

Two track registered Percheron Stations and farm equipment

Classified notice describes two registered Percheron horses and a Hays Sprayer for sale in Winchester Virginia. It notes two years use on the sprayer and mentions favorable price and easy terms offered by ca L. Nicodemus.

L. Nicodemus Winchester

Notice to settle estate of C. E. McAboy by May 15

Public notice requires all indebted persons to settle the estate of the late C. E. McAboy by May 15 and all claimants to present their claims by that date. Mrs. Mary V. McAboy appears as the estate claimant.

C. E. McAboy Mary V. McAboy

Morris and Waters wed in Washington in April ceremony

Miss Helen May Waters and Keith Watt Morris of New York married at the bride’s sister home in Washington at 3:30 pm. Rev. John S. Moses officiated. Attendants included Mrs. Godfrey O. Miller as matron of honor and William Roach as best man. Afterward the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in New York.

Washington Helen May Waters Keith Watt Morris New York German Smith Decatur Street John S. Moses St. John’s Church Georgetown Charles J. Waters Godfrey O. Miller Winchester Morris William Roach Philadelphia Tupper Frances I. Robinson Alfred Lawrence William Brogan Ardmore Roach Carswell Louis Morris Herbert E. Runkel Newark N. J May Miller Charles Miller Harry R. Henning Richard Watt Baltimore Wilbur. Tupper East Orange

Home of Vice Foe Blasted At Night

The home of Rev. Elmer L. Williams a city crusader and BGA official was bombed early today in Chicago. The pastor and his family were uninjured but the entire front of the frame residence was blown out. Williams linked the blast to his anti bootlegging activities. The explosion shook the neighborhood and shattered windows for blocks.

Associated Press Chicago Elmerl. Williams Better Government Association Williams

Sheriff Seizes Auto Firm Stock In Valleyvenue Closure

Sheriff Pannett attaches stock of P. T. Henson and Co. at Valleyvenue and Girard streets under executions and closes the business. Goods advertised for sale on May 5. Failure to realize on on-hand stock and to make collections cited as cause of financial troubles.

P. T. Henson and Co Valleyvenue Girard Street

Virginia Dentists Open Annual Meet in Norfolk

Norfolk hosts the Virginia State Dental Association annual convention over three days with attendees from across the state. Activities include trap shooting at Norfolk Gun Club, a golf tournament at Princess Anne Country Club, an oyster roast to Cape Henry, and a luncheon for women visitors at the Norfolk Country Club. Dr. C B Gifford presided at the opening.

Associated Press Norfolk Virginia State Dental Association Norfolk Gun Club Princess Anne Country Club Tidewater Dental Association Richmond Cape Henry Norfolk Country Club C. B. Gifford Association

Tasmanian Paper From Durban Marathon Controversy

A Boston Transcript line recalls a fair haired blue eyed young woman described as slight built weighing seven tons in a Durban to Maritzburg marathon. The anecdote reflects exaggerated reporting in early journalism about a typist participant.

Durban Maritzburg Boston Transcript

Bear pressure clips early gains in wide market decline

New York stocks faced renewed bear pressure this morning after last week’s rally weakened technical strength. Utilities and industrials led the decline with steels oils motors chemicals and sugars hit hard though Norfolk and Western rose over two points. Call money opened at 3 1/4 percent.

Associated Press New York Norfolk and Western Call

Hatfield Visitor Mr B F Carter Sees Easter Guests

Mr B F Carter of Hatfield Virginia visited Mr and Mrs Ray Triplett during Easter, sharing time with the couple and enjoying the holiday together.

B. F. Carter Hatfield, Va Mrs Ray Triplett

Hood College President to Speak at Frederick Event

Dr. Joseph H. Apple, president of Hood College, will address a special church service next Sunday in Frederick. The Reformed educator has led Hood College for thirty years, helping build one of the nation’s leading women’s colleges.Recent visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Hinkle and family of Hagerstown and the Triplett family from Moorefield and Woodstock.

Joseph H. Apple Hood College Frederick F. R Woodstock Apple Reformed Ag Dent Hood Fiest Dart Af

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Dw.griffith Johnson Mack Sennett Ben Turpin Red Book Felix the Cat Pathe Review Pathe Felix the Cartoon Pathet Review Bathadar Little Joe’s The J. M. Steck Duvall & Dunn J. C. C. Brannon Co. C. Brannon Magruder’s. Plant Nursery N. Main St C. O. Baring White Plains, N. Y Florsheim Huntsberry K. W. Morris Miss Waters G. C. Miller Dentists Sanley. Triplett Moorefi W. Va Jesus Christ God House of Prayer BETTY Moling & Seal the People’s Drug Co., Inc Progressive Drug Store Agra Glaize & Bro
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