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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1924

Page

6

Darling Thieves Rob Luray Store

Merchan dise valued at two thousand dollars to two thousand the department store of Shanderson and Sons on Main Street was robbed early this morning in Luray. A plate glass was smashed to gain entry and a truck carried off silk dresses sweaters overcoats gloves hats and other wearing apparel. Sheriff Lucas and officers hunted for clues but found only a tire imprint on the sidewalk. The robbery occurred between two and three o'clock and the thieves likely headed west on Lee Highway. Officials suspect the same band who recently raided Shenandoah and nearby towns.

Shanderson and Sons T Main Street Luray Milding Page National Bank Iit Doo Lucas Lee Highway Shenandoah Tous Section

Local Market Report Highlights Prices Across Grains Butter and Flour

The Star lists wholesale prices for local markets including flour barrels and 12 pound flour, corn meal per cwt, spring chickens, and various butter types. Rates show standard middlings and flour middlings at tens of dollars per ton, with oats and hay prices and metal market notes also present in this dated market roundup.

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American Legion to Launch $5 Million Endowment Drive

Adjutants from across the United States heard at the annual conference that the American Legion will soon start a nationwide campaign for a 5 million endowment fund to educate and care for World War II veterans or their children. President Coolidge will chair the fund committee. Virginia will appoint a child care committee to meet this goal. The drive aims to provide homes and support for orphans of veterans, reducing reliance on orphanages.

United States American Legion Coolidge Ww. B. Crush Virginia Department of the American Legion Crush Michie Virginia James A. Crain Adjutants Legion Minent

Sam Armel Sentenced for Illicit Liquor Giving

Sam Armel twenty years old was convicted in police court of illegal liquor possession. Judge Worsley ordered thirty days in jail and a $50 fine plus costs. He allegedly gave Wm Spotts a pint and a half of liquor in a pool room on Thanksgiving. Spotts became unconscious but recovered after about 24 hours. Armel denied giving the liquor, though witnesses said he handed two bottles to Spotts.

Sam Armel Justice Worsley Armel Wm. H. Spotts Aymel Spotts

City Council to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight

The City Council will meet in the regular monthly session tonight to consider ordinances on taxes for 1926 and revenue disbursement. Committees have informed the finance committee of required city funds for next year and tax rates will be fixed to cover the planned expenditures.

Joint-Ease druggist touts remedy for joints and neuralgia

A New Jersey druggist praises Joint-Ease as a fast acting rub for stiff inflamed joints and neuralgia. The maker cites customer claims and urges use for ankles knees hips elbows shoulders and spine with relief in minutes. One tube costs 60 cents.

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