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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
2
Former West Virginia governor Cornwell told Charrett Kiwanis Club members he has had all public service he wants and will remain a citizen of the state. He warned potential rivals to save their ammunition if they plan to challenge him.
Charles F. Brown of Berryville died Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He lived in the Taylor house on Church street and was an invalid for some time. Funeral services were held yesterday with interment in Green Hill Cemetery. He came from Westmoreland County and is survived by his widow and two children, Elizabeth Brown of Berryville and Arthur W. Brown of Kentucky.
In Gore Virginia on Saturday a Modern Woodmen picnic drew a large crowd with ideal weather music and attractions. Moving pictures highlighted the event and promoted the benefits of membership in the organization. Miss Clara Bean lies ill at her brother E P Beans home and is attended by Dr Clark of Winchester as friends wish for her speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs Walter B Potts of Washington have been visiting Valley Home and Siler and left after learning of Mrs Clara Potts widow of the late.
The record lists William F. Potts and family members attending a funeral, including Mrs. Joseph Potts and daughters, and notes Clara Potts of Lancaster who was married to a Potts relative. Other items mention Alma Bean’s visit, a Keyser resident’s hospital treatment, Wardensville campgoer Mrs. Deving and Buffalo trip for Craftsmen's Club, and Elwood Kern with children visiting Gainesboro for a village picnic.
Berkeley Springs West Virginia August 31 A seven year old boy pulled a board and entered a hay shed owned by James Messer known as Jim Fawn started a fire with a match and roasted alive He was the son of Dan Sifers who in earlier years lost two brothers to dynamite from a sand mine
Sam Dogson struck Howard G. Lakeman in a Wright's grocery on West Water Street. The confrontation led to a court action following the brief altercation yesterday.
A store confrontation between Dodson and Lakeman led to Dodson striking Lakeman with one blow causing his death. Lakeman testified he was hit four or five times while witnesses noted the fatal blow. Dodson was fined $10.25 for the incident.
A fire destroyed the large barn on Ginn Farm in Clarke County with James Boyce visiting. The blaze consumed grain, harness, a calf, silage cutter, and hay. Mrs Ginn and Mrs LeMay were on site when flames broke out. neighbors arrived too late. The 45 by 80 foot barn, built 16 years ago, was insured for about 2 500 of the 4 000 loss. outbuildings escaped damage.
A new memorial window in Christ Church Millwood Virginia memorializes Peter H Mayo the forerunner John the Baptist. It stands opposite the window for Mrs Mayo and enhances the church’s appearance. The community will cherish Mayo’s name for years to come.
Mr How ard Reid his wife and two children and Mrs Della Loy all of Washington visited Mr and Mrs Robert Loy. Mr James Booyce was a visitor at Mount Pleasant.
Mr John Perrys last Sunday evening. Visitors at Mr Robert Loys last Sunday were Miss Georgia Wise carver, Mr Louis Wisecarver, Mr and Mrs Loring Boyce, Mr Loring Lineburg and Mr and Mrs Strother Lineburg and son Edwin.
Richard Royston of Clarke County was fined $32.75 in police court today for a morality offense involving a county girl. The alleged act occurred at the fair grounds last night.
Regular preaching services at Greenwood Church on Sunday September 2 at 3 PM. The public is cordially invited. F I Mumford pastor.
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