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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1928
Page
2
A fragmentary obituary notes a Winchester resident who arrived in 1918 and served as a general agent. it mentions his wife formerly Miss, but many details are unreadable.
Mr. Canter, longtime Braddock Methodist Episcopal Church South member, served on key church committees and taught the Women's Bible Class for years. He recently relinquished the teaching post to Rev. W. C. Talbert and taught the class last Sunday. He leaves two brothers and two sisters in Virginia and Georgia.
Used Buick lineup includes a 1924 Touring seven passenger with sedan option, a 1927 Coach with leather upholstery, a 1927 Sedan, and a 1926 Sedan with hydraulic shocks. Cars described as well painted, engine sound, and priced below average to clear space for new stock.
During a Finance Committee session Mayor F A Shryock presented a bill for 141.50 paid to a private detective hired to gather evidence against bootleggers and other prohibition law violators.
Federal officers arrested a suspect Thursday night linked to a pact in town. The private detective expenses totaled 141.50 dollars at three dollars per day. The case involves the Winchester area with council considering a 1929 budget and license ordinances.
The Sunday World Magazine offers $100 for 3,000 word stories in any subject or style. Manuscripts should be sent to Fiction Editor at The World No 63 Park Row New York City. The Green Umbrella by Madeline Kohler appears tomorrow in the Magazine Section.
A period advertisement proclaims Moone's Emerald Oil as a simple inexpensive remedy for swollen toe joints and varicose veins. It urges purchase at Baker's Drug Store, offers a two ounce bottle with a money back guarantee, and claims relief with nightly and morning applications.
The notice lists Sunday school times and preaching hours for Cedar Cliff Cedar Creek and Mount Hope Chapel with 9:30 10:45 and 7:30 p m and 10 a m 1:30 p m 2:30 p m respectively. It also includes a technical note on starch content in white and whole wheat bread and how flour type affects the amount.
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