Berryville Resident Provice McCormick on Town Visit
Mr. Provice McCormick of Berryville Virginia spent today in town on business.
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Provice McCormick
Berryville, Va
Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
7
Potatoes Sent by Parcel Post From Shenandoah Valley
The Shenandoah Valley once a south granary, becomes a garden for eastern cities especially Washington. Parcel post motor rack service links producer and consumer, with three trucks of potatoes from Woodstock to Washington via Winchester. Potatoes sell for $2.50 per bushel, retail about $4 in the capital. Elks in Winchester support Salvation Army fund drive, with Col. W. McDonald Lee present. plan committee lists Clark M. Smith, Charles J. Summers, H. D. Fuller, H. S. Larrick, Jacob H. Yost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Washington
Parcel Post
Postoffice Department
Woodstock
Laycock
Post Office Department
Winchester
Litten
House of Representatives
Postoffice Committee
Col. W. McDonald Lee
Salvation Army
Elks
Messrs
Clark M. Smith
Charles J. Summers
H. D. Fuller
H. S. Larrick
Jacob H. Yost
United States
Army
the Elks
The
Star
Deserted Wife Obtains Absolute Divorce in Winchester
In the Winchester Corporation Court Anna L. Ash wins an absolute divorce from George W. Ash on abandonment grounds and may resume her maiden name Anna L. Pingley. Married November 4, 1916, in Winchester the couple separated at the altar with no cause given for desertion. The husband was later reported in Martinsburg Jail. The decree prohibits remarrying for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court of
Winchester
Anna L. Ash
George W. Ash
Anna L. Pingley
T. K. Cramer
Martinsburg
W. Va
Corporation Court
Clarence
A. Bush
Susie P. Bush
Susie P Bush
Virginia
Winchester Star
Beverley
Refuge Virginia News Notes Highlight Departures and Visits
Refuge Va April 29. Mr Chas Hartley and family move to Ratton River ton center. Queenie Pifer and Martha Bowman visit Mrs Riley Murphy. Shiley family from Berryville visit Mumaw family. Rev C Sydenstricker departs Stephens City circuit after five years. Murphy family visit A O Murphy near Salem Church. John Hockman of Middletown visits W F Pifer. Mrs Hawes of Refuge visits daughter Mrs Conner. Brendle Brendle and Maude Brendle visit Nineveh with Mrs Atkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Refuge
Chas. Hartley
Riverton
Centare
Queenie
Pifer
Martha Bowman
T. A. Grim
Stephens City
C. Sydenstricker
Riley Murphy
A. O. Murphy
Salem Church
John Hockman
Middletown
W. F. Pifer
James Hawes
John Conner
Drury
Brendle
Maude Brendle
Nineveh
Myrtle Atns
Birthday Dinner Honors J H Ambrose in Middletown
Berryville Virginia April 29 A dinner party was hosted at Middletown Frederick county for Mr J H Ambrose on his seventy first birthday Elegant dinner served guests included Mr and Mrs J Alvan Hinkle and children of Stephens City Mr and Mrs P B Campbell and family near Kernstown Mrs Alison Kline and daughter Vaucluse Mr and Mrs J M Ambrose and daughter Berryville Mrs John Wisecarver and son near Winchester Mr Ambrose and children Middletown Mr and Mrs Martin Lineburg Stephens City Misses Pearl Amy Ambrose Mary Strickler Frank Ambrose Esten Winifred Rudolph
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
J. H. Ambrose
Middletown
Frederick County
J. Alvan Hinkle
Stephens City
P. B. Campbell
Kernstown
Alison Kline
Vaucluse
Perseptin Peroxide Antiseptic Powder Ad
An old advertisement promotes Perseptin Peroxide Antiseptic Powder for throat and nasal irritation. Sold by all druggists with a call to try the product from The Perseptin Chemical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perseptin Chemical Co
Personal notes from Kernstown bring town greetings and updates
Miss Maud Turner and brother Raymond of Wheeling West Virginia visited their mother Mrs Minnie Turner. Mr W W Q Tidler hosted relatives including Mrs Frances Tidler Mrs B Norris and others from Slate Mills. Mrs Arthur Sager is improving after illness. Neill Cooper and guests from Martinsburg Winchester visited. Amelia Evans returns home with crutches after a January fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernstown
Maud Turner
Raymond
Wheeling
W- Va
Nannie Turner
Frances Tidler
B. Norris
Joseph Hudson
Slate Mills
W.W. Q. Tidler
J. R. Triplette
Arthur Sager
Myrtle
Ruth Frye
Winchester
Earle Robertson
Neill Cooper
Samuel Cooper
Martinsburg
W. Va
Stanley Cooper
Lydia Hawkins
William Bayliss
C. E. Carper
Hagerstown
A. R. Lichliter
C. Z. Edmondson
Pennsylvania
Amelia Evans
Winchester Hospital
Local Army Recruiter Departs for Roanoke
Private Brewer of the United States Army who has led the local recruiting office for some time left last evening for Roanoke Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Private Brewer
United States Army
Roanoke
Sunday Schools Meet On May 25 In Gainesboro District
Cross Roads Virginia April 29 Mr W H Cochran of Albin president of Gainesboro district Sunday School convention spoke of cooperation for the district's next convention to be held at Fairview church on Tuesday May 25. Also notes the Cross Roads public school term ended Miss Marie Orndorff taught there and family visits from Mr and Mrs George Nelson and the Oates siblings in the area.
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Cross Roads
W. H. Cochran
Albin
Gainesboro
Fairview Church
Spublic
Marie Orndorff
Mount Williams
George Nelson
Near High View
W. B. Nelson
Marvin Oates
Keyser
W. Va
Ina Oates
Martinsburg
Sallie Oates
Smallpox Outbreak Strikes Newport Village Page County
Smallpox rages in Newport village ten miles south of Luray as Page County farmers avoid trade. County health officials act to prevent further spread and restore commerce in the affected area.
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Page County
Luray
Newport
Stonewall District Seeks Bids for Two and Four Room Schools
The School Board of Stonewall District invites bids to build a two room school on the former Kauffman site near Stephenson depot and a four room school near White Hall. Plans are available at the superintendent's office, 22 Reuss Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board of
Stonewall
Kauffman
Stephenson Depot
White Hall
Reuss Avenue
Furnished room and bath for rent in central location
For rent a furnished room with private bath in a central location. Apply at Star office. Ip-tt.
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Apply Star Office
Ip-tt
Edward E. Stone Returns After Months Abroad
Mr Edward E Stone who has spent several months in Canada returned to this city last evening bringing news of his travels and experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Parker
M. L. Barr
Washington
Edward E. Stone
Canada
Unclear Fragment From Winchester Ad Seen
Fragmentary OCR item mentions John G. Feats in a Winchester Virginia postal frame with a box address and a private term note. No clear event or outcome is readable.
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Wil
Hodr
John G
Winchester
Vas
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