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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1928

Page

2

Graves Rites Slated for Retired Farmer in Neffstown

George W. Graves aged about 77 dies at home of son in Neffstown after eight months of illness. Survived by daughter Mrs. Benner, brother Ashby Graves, and five sisters. Funeral at Benner home tomorrow at 2 PM conducted by Rev. Clark. burial Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. An unrelated closing comment notes political talk and ink in South American elections.

George W. Graves James Néffstown Winn Graves Benner Frederick County Pare County Berkeley and Jefferson Counties West Virginia James Benner Neffstown Ashby Graves B. A. Rogers Maggie Mollie Emma Graves Sanitary Springs New York Bettie Grove Cross Junction FE. T., Clark First Baptist Church Mount Hebron M. M. Lynch G. Clarence Miller Thos. B. Massie D. W. Ritenour C. I. Brumback Robin. Smith Lee Boyce T.R. Williams Luther Pannett John C. Gold

Gore Campaign Swing Draws Muskogee Club Crowd

Ex Senator Gore speaks before the Women’s Club of Muskogee county Oklahoma praising Governor Smith and the Democratic ticket. He notes Senator Owen’s party defection and credits wife Mrs Gore with political insight as they plan a Winchester trip with Congressman Harrison and Mrs Harrison.

Yate Women’s Club Muskogee County Oklahoma Smith Hester Robert W. Owen Owen Gore Augusta Military Academy Winchester Harrison

Greenspring Reunion Draws Large Crowd at Old Stone Church

Greenspring Virginia August 22. The Old Stone Church reunion Saturday drew a large crowd though Mrs. Carl Webber is ill. Saturday evening guests at the home of Mr and Mrs A B Fries were present.

Greenspring Old Stone Church Carl Webber Mrs. A

Martinsburg Residents In Social and Health Notes

Misses Margaret Lewis Frances Trimble Elvira Abshire Luella Strobridge Marie Gano and others of Martinsburg are listed with local residents. Joseph McCarty returned home after a Detroit visit with daughter Mrs Canter Shirley. a Winchester party traveled by motor. Susanna Baker suffers from a snake bite. visits by J E McDonald family and Nathan Shirley group noted. gypsy band seen in the neighborhood.

Margaret Lewis Frances Trimble Elvira Abshire Luella Strobridge Marie Gano Martinsburg Jack Strobridge Melvin Lewis Raymond Webber Lewis Barrett Kenneth Strobridge Joseph McCarty Canter Shirley Detroit Mich McCarty Winchester Susanna Baker J. E. McDonald Wesley A. 8. Fries Nathan Shirley Smithfield W. Va Tilson Shirley

Death of Rev. J St Clair Neal Leaves Baltimore Gap

The late Rev. Dr. J Saint Clair Neal of the Baltimore Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, died recently near Baltimore. He served 55 years in the church, mainly in Baltimore city, as pastor, district superintendent, and secretary of the City Missionary Society. He was renowned for friendship, wit, learning, and musical and linguistic talents.

J. St. Clair Neal Winchester Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church J. C. Nicholson Frostburg New York Christian Advocate Neal Nicholson Luther B. Wilson George C. Bacon J. Saint Clair Neal Philip Sydney Baltimore City Missionary Society Baltimore City West Baltimore East Baltimore City Missionary Society Baltimore Sun Emerson St. Clair Neal

The Baltimore Conference’s Golden-Mouthed Orator Passes

A tribute to a prolific writer and eloquent Methodist leader praised as the Chrysostom of the conference. He inspired with history and rhetoric, loved Methodism, and served faithfully as delegate to General Conference. His loss leaves a great gap in the Baltimore Conference.

Baltimore William A. Quayle Christ Excalibur

Grand jury questions rich dealers amid dry law talk

Wealthy antique dealer James P. Silo and millionaire Philip Plant were questioned by a New York federal grand jury on dry law violations. The government vows to root out dry culture while politicians condemn spoils but defend friends in office. Images show politicians with mouths shut.

James P. Silo Philip Plant New York

Purification Office Ad Promotes Calotabs Health Cure

An advertisement urges readers to purify the body using Calotabs as a system cleanser. It claims physicians endorse purification for health and offers a family package for 35 cents at drug stores.

Summer Weather Hard On Nerves

Long hot days and nights strain the nerves causing headaches and sleeplessness. Two teaspoonfuls of Capucline in water quickly soothe strained nerves and provide relief. Available at drug stores in 30c and 60c sizes. Also urges automobile owners to ensure brakes are in good shape for safety.

Packard Used Cars ad lists 1920s models and prices

Vintage car shop offers Packard 1928 Club Sedan $1800 Standard Sedan 1928 $1650 1926 $1050 plus Buicks Studebakers Fords Dodges Hupmobiles and more with various body styles and prices. Ask the man who bought one from us.

Packards

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