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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1920
Page
6
Notice of an order of reference in chancery regarding Harrison P. Whitacre estate. The commissioner is to inquire into the personal and real property, liens, unpaid taxes, and priority of claims, with the court’s next steps to pursue further execution as needed.
Sharp trading session sees feverish activity and mixed results as investors weigh preferred dividend suspensions and a push in shipping. Market movements are cautious with points gained and losses amid uneven sector performance and rate-driven shifts.
A report from the Associated Press notes the death of General Ben il secretary of war after a lengthy critical illness. The passing marks a major loss for the department and the administration.
Uniontown Pa December 15 The Fair Chance Lumber Company plant was destroyed by fire with an estimated 60000 loss. State police believe the blaze is linked to an incendiary ring active in Fayette county over two months. One man is in custody and has confessed to three fires. police seek accomplices and say the ring claims headquarters in Hungary with agents across the United States.
Five masked men held up an automobile on the Berryville pike four miles east of the city last night and robbed the two occupants of all valuables. No names available yet. Chamber of Commerce seeks confirmation of details from the informant.
The death of Mrs Bertha Strobridge Mauck at her Kernstown residence on the Monday morning of December 6 cast a gloom over the community. She was 24, born near De Haven, a devout Methodist, and wife of a World War veteran who survived overseas service in France and returned home to marry her less than a year ago.
Henry Morgenthau Jr. of New York, former ambassador to Turkey, was selected by President Wilson to act as the president's personal representative in mediating between Armenians and Turkish nationalists. Amy Morgenthau met with Acting Secretary Davis at the State Department to receive final instructions, while the department awaited a Hague contact on Wilson's information request about procedure.
Baltimore December 15 reports that a nurse visit to Cardinal Gibbons at Union Mills Maryland sparked rumors of serious illness. The cardinal’s physician said fatigue from overtaxing his size caused no organ failure and expected his return home soon.
A general meeting of farmers unions in Clarke county will be held at Boyce High School at 8 pm tomorrow. Thomas of Lynchburg and Ralph Grigsby of Clarke county will speak. Unions have formed in Boyce Berryville Gaylord Briggs White Post and nearby areas and a large turnout is expected.
A historical text describes preparing poisoned wheat using Sulphate of Strychnine and sugar. It details weighing, dissolving, evenly coating each grain, stirring intervals, drying the mixture, batch cooking, and transferring to another vessel to cool. The method emphasizes careful stirring to prevent burning and calls this the Wigginton method.
The funeral of Mrs Ann Bond widow of John L Bond was held at her home north of Winchester then moved to Ridge burying ground. Friends and family from several states attended as the Society of Friends conducted the services with addresses by Isaac Wilsany of Bigtersville and Miss Maria Bishop of England. Pallbearers included John Thwaite W S Hiett D W Lupton William Lupton Lewis Pidgeor and Joseph Jolliffe.
Washington reports on the disposition of the former German cables served by the allies and the government’s refusal to allow the Western Union Telegraph Company to land its Baytadees cable at Miami Florida amid December discussions.
Michael McCrone of Louisville Kentucky reports five years of dyspepsia and nasal catarrh alleviated by Tanlac. After three bottles he regained appetite, slept better, and gained twenty three pounds, saying he feels like a brand new man. Sold in Winchester by local dealers.
Acting Secretary Davis stated the US seeks a direct postwar cable connection with Germany, arguing for restoration of prewar links. At the peace conference Britain Japan and France urged Germany to cede cables to the allies, with value offset against reparations. Future status of the link was left to later determination.
The Associated Press reports that members of the British mission that toured the United States in 1917 sought to influence Shipping Board policies. William Denman of San Francisco, the board’s first chairman, testified before a special House committee on operations, while corrections note disputed terms about disclosure and certain phases of the Shipping.
M B Clowe cites interference claims in board negotiations. Denitian says British mission sought to influence policies while he aimed to run the New York administration board on an American basis in April 1917. He alleges Connop Guthan joined the advisory body after arrival in the industry.
A local jeweler promotes a wide holiday selection of gift items from solid gold gem set rings to pocket knives and cufflinks. The ad touts quality, dependable prices, and practical curios with varied pieces aimed at affordable Christmas gifts and easy, satisfactory purchases for customers choosing gifts of real merit.
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