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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1923

Page

2

Lead bullets found in Lambert’s body at autopsy

In Besburg Virginia on December 11 autopsy by Dr Rogers of Washington found lead bullets in the slain reserve agent J D Ells body. Bullets were 33 caliber like those used by Clarence Costello who admits firing. he is charged with murder and awaits trial.

Besburg J. Dell Rep Rogers Washington Clarence Costello Vis Belmont Costelio “Adeileten Peti Costello Warrenton

Lambert Raids Lead to Arrest on Volstead Act Charge

An individual named Lambert was raided and arrested on charges under the Volstead Act, authorities stating the alleged violation occurred during the operation.

Lambert

Blessing to S J F Noble Health Boost from Syrup

J E Noble of Bush Louisiana reports dramatic health improvement after using Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup claiming his blood was polluted and skin blisters caused weakness and loss of energy. He credits the remedy with purifying his blood and restoring vigor. The product is sold by all druggists with a refund if unsatisfied.

Dr. Thacher J. E. Noble Bush

For Sale Brick Hall and Stone Dwelling Near Lutheran Church

Property adjacent to the Lutheran Church offered for sale. House and hall to be razed with all material removed by March 1 1924. Sealed bids to be received by Dr J A Richard. 8 6t

J. A. Richard

Friends Organize to Back Coolidge 1924 Nomination

Frank W. Stearns of Boston announces that Coolidge supporters are organizing under William M. Butler with Butler acting as the president’s personal representative. James B. Reynolds releases the statement while a national committee meeting and convention plans loom.

Washington President Coolidge Frank W. Stearns Boston Mr. Stearns James B. Reynolds Republican National Committee Coolidge Reynolds T William M. Butler Massachusetts Friends of William M. Butler National Committee Stearns Congress Cleveland Chicago

Woodstock Club Plans Carnival to Cover 1200 Deficit

Woodstock Virginia December 11 The Woodstock baseball club faces a 1200 deficit prompting directors to host a week long carnival and bazar in the old theatre building under business manager A J Novick. Booths are being set up as decorations proceed.

Woodstock A J. Novick

Local residents spend holidays and visit relatives

December notes share visits by Mr. James A. Williams of Washington with his mother Mrs. A F Williams. Mr and Mrs Howard Allamong stay in Winchester. Thomas B Cooper and son John Randolph visit relatives in Washington. Harry Carbaugh and family of Stephens City visit Glynns for Thanksgiving. Thelma Richard and Roy Crabill attend Middle town school and spend Thanksgiving at home. Grace Johnson of Winchester visits Mrs. Thomas Cooper. Beatrice Brown of Kendly Grove teaches at Wheatfield and spends weekend at home. Martha E. Crowser, Howard Allamong, and Mrs. John Kline visit Marboro. little Pauline Kline joins them.

James A. Williams Washington A. F. Williams Howard Allamong Winchester Thomas Roy Crabill Middletown Grace Johnson Thomas Cooper Beatrice Brown Kendly Grove School Wheatfield Martha E. Crowser John Kline Marboro Pauline Kine

Local Social Notes From Hogue Creek VA

Households hosted and visited include the Larricks Clowsers and Bowmans with children. Lucille Rogers returns home from Brucetown after Thanksgiving. Cooper family visits and Nannie Orndorff returns due to her mother’s illness. Mount Olive Sunday School plans a Christmas program on December 24 inviting all. J H White returns from Stephens City and Mount Olive prayers are well attended. Ricers family visits Linden and Mrs Rogers.

Luther Larrick Frances Ollie Clowser Charles Pauline Ella Bowman Lucille Rogers Brucetown Nannie Orndorff A. O. Cooper Mildred Linden Rogers

Dream leads to discovery of Proctor and Pullager bodies

In Spring Lake Michigan on December 10 a dream described by local contractor George Snyder guided officers to the mud of Grand River where the bodies of Harry B. Proctor a 33 year old Muskegon real estate dealer and Edna Pullager a 14 year old girl were recovered after being missing since October 30. Proctor had sold a house to Mrs Fullager and rode with her before the drive home the last seen moment.

Spring Lake Mich George Snyder Harry B. Proctor Muskeegon Edna Pullager Grand River Proctor Snyder Procter

Winchester Cold Storage picks new officers after death

At a directors meeting N. J. Wigginton was elected vice president to fill the vacancy from John Thwaite s death. Fred Thwaite was named a director to succeed his father. A committee was formed to draft resolutions in honor of the late vice president. TT RAVA. TO ADVERTIAR.

Winchester Cold Storage Company John ‘Thwaite Fred Thwaite Thwaite

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Cadillac H.W. Ebert BUICK Pierce and McKown Packard Smallwood Motor Co Fhone Stephens City Ford Star Durant Essex Flint Hupmobile Hudson and Packard P. T. Henson J. Vic Arthur Rouss Avenue J. F. Noble Louisiana Woodstock Club Hogue Creek Cold Storage CO F. G. Nail North Main Street H. R. Willis East Piccadilly H. V. Haines Legal For Trust Funds Virginia Stein Bros. & Boyce Baltimore Richmond Hansbrough & Carter Scripps-Booth Chapman Auto Frank Gearing Dodge Brothers J. Howard Cather and Co Phone OMPS
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