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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1921
Page
7
A dispute arises over a $9,000 commission for selling property and whether Vance, employed by Mr Powell, should be paid by his employer Mr Cornwell for services rendered. The claim argues Vance is owed no wages by Cornwell.
The Rotary Club met at Centenary Reformed Church with a luncheon and members including President F. E. Clerk and Secretary William Glass. Next meeting will tackle Correct Business Methods for Rotarians and emphasize public-spirited civic service. Kentucky militia was deployed to Barbourville to guard Knox circuit during the Bailey-White murder conspiracy case.
A Harrisonburg US District Court jury awarded 1500 to C E Vance of Cumberland Maryland against W B Cornwell of Winchester Virginia in a commission case over timber land sale in West Virginia. Judge McDowell kept a motion to set aside the verdict under advisement to March 15 1922.
Twenty three victims of yesterday's head on collision between the Philadelphia and Reading passenger trains near Bryn Athyn Pa have been accounted for. Identification is largely impossible due to charred condition of corpses. Rescue workers press on through the night, with several Newtown residents still reported missing.
Christmas cheer arrives as the Commercial and Savings Bank distributed checks to over 1,050 members of its 1921 Christmas savings clubs. Amounts ranged from 12.75 to 50 dollars with 3 percent interest, totaling about 25 000 dollars, a notable rise from last year. Most funds will circulate locally within days as shoppers prepare for Christmas.
James R. Cooley son of J. S. Cooley and Miss Emma V. Kline daughter of Cornelius Kline both of Marlboro this county were married last Saturday by Rev. Mr. Hupman of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
The W. C. T. U. will hold a meeting at 3 p m on Thursday December 8 at Mrs D W Ritenour s home 381 East Piccadilly Street.
An advertisement from Dr Fahrney proclaims over ten years of practice in chronic diseases and difficult cases. It invites readers with trouble, weakness, or deformity to write for a studied case and treatment satisfaction. Fire of individual notices follow with local residents traveling to Frederick Maryland and Baltimore for travel, funerals, or medical treatment.
A 200 acre Berks County farm with a fine 9 room house a large bank barn and all outbuildings. Land is level and highly cultivated with never failing spring and well water. Located along state road near three towns. Only 5000 cash required with balance on mortgage. Address GEQ H Wagner owner 36 N 6th St Reading Pa.
Two trust deeds back a public sale of the William Cather farm in Frederick Virginia near Winchester. The 183 acre property includes 25 acres of apple orchard 60 acres timber a 10 room house and barn plus a Willys Knight car. Sale is December 24 1921 at noon with one third cash and rest in two annual installments secured by purchaser bonds and insured buildings.
Mrs J H Hammond came home last evening after visiting Washington with her sister, who underwent a surgical operation. Miss Emily Weems and her brother Mr E V Weems Jr left this morning for Washington.
Jesse Horning states that his wife Mildred M. Horning has left his home and he will not be responsible for any debts incurred by her. The notice is dated June 1981.
Mrs Richard E Byrd leaves Winchester for Richmond to join her husband and occupy an apartment on Franklin Street for the winter season. She is accompanied by her granddaughter Margaret Lewis Byrd, daughter of Thomas B Byrd of the city.
Mrs. Samuel Pannill of Norfolk came to Winchester weeks ago for her son Samuel Pannill Jr a student at the Shenandoah Valley academy. He was operated on at the hospital here and has practically recovered returning to his studies. The son’s condition prompted the family visit to the Valley before heading home.
For sale new Ford roadster set including side curtains and coverings. Apply to J C Cole Red Bud or write Stephensen Va R ly.
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