Former bandit now works in Mission
Denver. The Debxer Rescue Mission in Denver Colorado employs Alex Adair a gray haired former outlaw and companion of Jesse James. Born in Zanesville Ohio Adair age seventy drifted from cattle range to mining camps before joining the James gang. He later found salvation through the Salvation Army, married a missionary and settled into a life of service.
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Denver
Debxer
Colo
West
Alex Adair
Jesse James
Adair
Zanesville
Adairs
Leavenworth
Kan
Salt Lake City
James Adair
Rocky the Bounder
Alex
Water Boy
Pigsty Run-In Ends With Injuries in Montgomeryville
Gustav Stoney of Montgomeryville was rammed by a goat and knocked into a pigsty while watching his hogs. Pigs swarmed him and his son chased them away before he escaped with cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkers
Montgomeryville
Gustav Stoney
Stoney
Woman Begs and Rides Off in Auto in Columbus
A "automobile beggar" appeared in Columbus, accompanied by two men and a baby. She entered several stores asking for money to buy food claiming her group was stranded, then left the city in an expensive car bound for Kentucky en route to relatives near Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Mob Attack on Jail Guarded by Machine Gunners
In Graham North Carolina a mob attempted to lynch three black detainees guarded by a machine gun company. One mob member was killed and two wounded as troops protected the jail. The prisoners, held on assault charges involving a white woman, had been sought twice by the mob but were saved by soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
N. C
Friendship Picnic at Rock Boon Park
Community notice invites residents to a Friendship picnic at Rock Boon Park on September 6 Labor Day weekend. Organizers emphasize family activities, potluck dishes, and local entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Boon Park
Labor
Rail Shares Demand Sways With Market Gains
Demand for rail shares broadened as the stock market rose this morning. St Paul, St Louis and San Francisco, St Louis Southwestern, Wheeling and Lake Erie, Chesapeake and Ohio, Western Maryland, Seaboard Air Line all advanced 1 to 3 points. Leading rails Union Pacific Southern Pacific Reading and Norfolk and Western rose 1 to 3 points while chemical shares retreated and tobacco remained strong.
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Associated Press
New York
St. Paul
St. Louis
San Francisco
Southwestern
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Chicagoland Alton
Baltimore and Ohio
Western Maryland
Seaboard Air Line
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Reading
Norfolk and Western
Long Fight in Prospect Strikes Tie Up Brooklyn Transit
The AP reports a protracted clash between Brooklyn Rapid Transit and striking workers. With little service restored, both sides vow to press the fight. A trolley inspector was beaten by alleged strikers, who were jailed. Prof. Cool visits town renewing old friendships.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn Rapid Transi
Sriking
Brooklyn
Cool
D. Cool
Winchester Public Schools
Bridgewater (Va.) College
Inspector on Vacation Visits Virginia Towns
Bal timore postal inspector Mr Brill and Mrs Brill were seen in town en route to Hampshire county West Virginia for a vacation. Kathleena Hack spends time in Atlantic City with Moorefield Virginia friends. Rev Dr and Mrs Canter and Dorothy Canter return to Harrisonburg after visiting D L Blakemore on Fairmont avenue. Mrs Turner and her father Mr Hill who bought a home on South Market street are joined by Turner's daughter, a Fort Loudoun Seminary student.
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George Brill
Baltimore
Hampshire County
Ww. Va
Brill
H. M. Canter
Dorothy Canter
Harrisonburg
D. L. Blakemore
Fairmont Avenue
Frederick County Suit to Set Aside Fraudulent Deed
In the Frederick County Circuit Court a suit filed August 25 1920 seeks to set aside a deed dated October 7 1919 from Frank G Diver and Alice E Diver to S A Hoffman and Clarence Hoffman trading as Stephens City Evaporating Co. The deed is alleged voluntary without consideration and intended to defraud creditors J D Rinker and Benjamin Massie. The case names Frank G Diver Alice B Diver B A Hoffman Clarence Hoffman and Arthur A Dancy as defendants and requires appearance within fifteen days after publication. The order directs weekly newspaper publication in The Evening Star Winchester Virginia for four weeks and posting at the courthouse by September 6 1920.
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Circuit Court of
Frederick County
J. D. Rinker
Benjamin Massie
Frank G. Diver
Alice E. Diver
8. A. Huffman
Clarence Huffman
Stephens City Evaporating Co
Arthur A. Dancy
S. A. Hoffman
Clarence Hoffman
Stephens City
Priver
Hoffmans
Virginia
Baltimore Ndt Ohio Railroad
Alice B. Diver
A. Hoffman
C. Brannon
Ward & Latrick
Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound for Dark Hair
A vintage remedy claims to restore natural hair color using Wyeths Sage and Sulphur. Supposedly applied with a comb or brush, it darkens grey hair by morning and smooths the look with repeated use. Marketed as a cosmetic toilet item not for medical cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Gary
Dis Cave
For Sale Multiple Farm Parcels and Properties
Property listings include 28 acres with house and orchard, 2140 acres with various buildings, orchards, and prices from 1100 to 30000. Also 6 story brick roller mill, city property near Winchester, and several town lots. Bailey Bros. store featured with broad assortment of land and structures.
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Winchester
Pike
Romo
Bailey Bros
A Sure Way to Make Hens Say Ad Leads to Cruel Tie Trick
An amateur farmer answered an ad titled A Sure Way to Make Hens Say and received a tip that involved tying a string around the hen’s body and forcing the bird onto a board with a string underneath, with a pillow optional under the head. The Boston Transcript reports this as a cautionary tale about deceptive farming schemes.
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Boston Transcript
Public Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Frederick County Va
Attorney for Ida B. Wyndham offers property in Frederick county near Middletown for public auction at the Winchester courthouse on September 18 1920 at 11 am. Two parcels total about 10 1 3 acres and 41 1 acres with white oak timber. sale includes one thirds cash and rest in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insured buildings. Plot may be viewed at the attorney’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Winchester
Frederick County
Middletown
Buck Horn
Jas. L. Hammond
Herbert
Larrick
Ida B. Wyndham
Odd Golf Club Mess Sparks Confusion Among Members
A garbled note from a club meeting cites unclear quotes about players and affiliations. The fragment hints at individuals named Dewol Sree Pree and mentions three clubs, with derk and clubs referenced in a disordered exchange.
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Hle
Dewol Sree
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Promises Quick Liver Relief
Dodson promotes a vegetable liver tonic claiming it cures biliousness sluggish digestion and headaches without harming the bowels. The ad urges readers to ask their druggist for a bottle and take a spoonful at night to feel better and avoid salivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Caromel
Tome
Contested Quote on Education From 1804 Letter
Fragmentary OCR notes quote a 1804 dispute about education, condemning education as harmful and mocking women. The text mentions Harrisum addressed to Lady Nevill and reflects gendered insults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trevec
Erte Harrisum
Lady
Nevill, Aig
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R. M. Swimley
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Kodak
Butler
Gray Electric CO
Valley Pike
Baker & Shryock Real Estate and Insurance
Saii
Ie MU Sore Park Bank
Takoma A
Middletown Milling Co
Norfolk &,Western
Berryville
Bristol
Pullman
Broiler
Roanoke
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welch Morton
Williamson
Winston-Salem
Shenandoah
Memphis
Elkton
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Ww. C. Saunders
W. B. Revill
Pas
Mission
James Gang
Salvation Army
Chichester
Kathleena Hack
Atlantic City
Moorefield
H. K. Green & Bro
Chalmers
Moling & Seal
Sherwin - Williams
Per OS
Jno
W. Rosenberger
Calome
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