Mellwee Held For Court On Charge Of Selling Liquor
Mellwee was held in the Police court by Justice Worsley for the grand jury on charges of selling liquor to prohibition agents illegal possession and storage. He posted a $1,000 bond and was released. Federal agents had made two liquor purchases from Mellwee at Winchester Garage where five and a half gallons of moonshine were found. He was found guilty but held for the grand jury as a State offense with a minimum penalty of three months and $100 fine plus costs.
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Daniel W. Wee
Worsley
Corporation Court
Washburn
Federal Prohibition Unit
Mellwee
Pickett
James
Tom Boyd
Detective’s Hidden Agent Linked to Local Secret Group
The case against Mr McHwee was built by a man unnamed in court who is described as a detective employed by a local secret organization. The revelation hints at covert involvement in the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHwee
Letters Testify To Worthiness Of Red Cross Appeal
Readable excerpts show subscriptions to a Winchester Red Cross drive, including multiple donors from Washington and Winchester. A letter from Fred H. Hable of Washington contributes $10 and praise for the Red Cross work, with other anonymous and named donors sharing personal appeals and reflections on aid for widows and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Sicenes
Fred H. Hable
Washington
O. L. Jack
Virginia Smith
By W. Hinton
A. Balesvavewenes
Helen Keating
Delsie Finchum
W. Trammel
Lucy Grammer
Fred. H. Hable
Fred H. Habl
Winchester
Mimi
Three Civic Clubs Joint Meet Dec 10 Luncheon
Tickets for a joint luncheon of the Rotary Kiwanis and Lions Clubs at the George Washington Hotel on Wednesday December 10 are on sale at 1.00 each and selling quickly. J B Fishburn will be guest of honor and lecture on Highlights on the Virginia Historical Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary, Kiwanis
Lions Clubs
George Washington Hotel
J. B. Fishburn
Scientist Speaks on Science and Business to Lions Club
Dr. Hilton Ira Jones, noted scientist and lecturer, spoke last night at Handley School auditorium as a guest of the Lions Club. He discussed the relationship between science and business, delivering a very interesting talk with startling revelations. Sup. H. S. Duffey of Handley Schools also spoke and invited Lions to hear Dr. Jones again.
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Hilton Ira Jones
Handley School
Lion Club
Duffey
Handley Schools
Lions
Jones
Women’s tonic touted for nervousness and low spirits
An advertisement promotes a tonic discovered by an eminent chemist and M D, claimed to help nervous women with headaches cramps and low spirits. Readers are urged to buy from Franck Baker and Son and to read the directions carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franck Baker and Son
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Sion and Storage
InIs One
Union
Ople
ADAMS
Chiropractors
Palmer
Penney Co D
Dee
North Main St
Eescreees
Washington, D. C
The
Star
Mary
Hormal
Winchester Gas Company
R. J
Gift Headquarters
Emmett
Christmanstide
Merry Xmas
Emmert
Kinkeye
N. Main St
Moling & Seal
M’callum
McCallum
MO. W. Rosenberger & CO
Egyptain
Blacksburg
Rockingham Dai
Manutsciture
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