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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1919

Page

5

Funeral Rites For Mr. Perry

The funeral of Hugh McG Perry who died after an illness was held Wednesday morning at Mrs. S. B. Dodson's home. Rev. W. T. Walters of the Christian Church conducted services. Burial followed in Reliance cemetery where his wife is buried. Pallbearers were chosen from friends and associates.

Hugh McG. Perry S. B. Dodson George P. Perry W. T. Walters The Christian Church Reliance Perry

Middletown News Notes Holiday Visitors and Homecomings

Middletown Virginia December 26 holiday round up with teachers Misses Mattie Wright Martha Reely Gertrude Guthridge Eileen Guthridge Marie Mitchell Aileen Sperry Amy Clark and others returning home from schools and colleges. Local residents visit Baltimore Washington and Roanoke while several remain ill or traveling for winter.

Middletown Mattie Wright Martha Reely White Hall Winchester Grace M. E. Church South Gertrude Eileen Guthridge Guyer Larrick Salem Ss. G. Larrick Marie Mitchell Business College Roanoke Sidney Barrick Winchester Memorial Hospital Jacob Brown Washington J. T. Barrick Aileen Sperry Southern Seminary Buena Vista Amy Clark Luray David Harris Fred. Wyand Baltimore M. L. Larrick Sperry Main Street Howard Larrick Business James I. Larrick James Goucenour North Carolina Florida Myrtle Rhodes

Elks Meet Draws Hundreds At Braddock Hall

Over three hundred young people and friends attended Elks entertainment at Braddock and Piccadilly streets last evening. Luncheon was served, baskets were taken home, and a music program directed by Mrs H D Fuller delighted the crowd. It was praised as the finest local program to date.

The Elks Braddock Piccadilly Streets

Steel Strike Near Break In Cleveland

First signs of a serious fracture in the steel strike show four lodges with about 5000 members preparing to vote on a truce at a joint mass meeting tonight. Indications at noon suggested the vote would favor returning to work if companies recognize the union.

Cleveland Ohio

Digestive tablets promise gentle relief and toning

These tablets target indigestion and constipation. They tonify the stomach and aid natural function. They act on the liver and bowels to restore a healthy condition. If you feel dull and constipated, give them a trial and expect pleasing results.

Copper Mine Fire To Be Extinguished By Leveling Surface

Jerome Arizona March 26. A longstanding underground fire at the United Verde Copper Mine will be tackled by lowering the entire surface to a 400 foot level. Authorities estimate removing 14,090,060 cubic yards of material over a 400 by 800 foot area using monster steam shovels. The fire, thought to have started from friction heat in sulphur bearing ores, has burned for more than two decades.

Jerome, Ariz United Verde Monster

Mystery Death Probed in New York Fashion Shop Owner

The medical examiner asked police to investigate the death of Mrs. Mary Casewell Blackburn, owner of a fashionable gown shop, described as death by own action. A hotel consultation, a will draft with several women present, and a letter bequeathing property to Mrs. Victor Rydstrom were noted. Her purple evening gown was to be used as a shop model.

New York Mary Casewell Blackburn Victor Rydscrom

Golden Rule Bible Class Invitation

A church class invites members to attend the Golden Rule Bible Class next Sunday morning. The note urges participation, promises handshake and fellowship, and states members should be present or join another class if not identified with the G R B C.

Governor Hart rejects call to guard Wilkerson mines

Governor Hart refused the Wilkerson Coal and Coke Company request for troops to protect non union miners at Wilkerson from striking miners who have not been rehired since the state settlement ended the strike.

FOR HIRE New Chalmers Car

MAYNARD CLOWSER advertises a for hire service offering a New Chalmers car with contact phone 98-3 and a GeLprsty note. The brief listing emphasizes a private transportation option and a specific proprietor.

Chalmers Maynard Clowser

Navy Captain Nurton Spends Christmas Here

Capt Louis M Nurton commander of the battleship Pennsylvania is visiting family in this city during the Christmas holidays The Pennsylvania will lead the Atlantic fleet as flagship on its January departure for southern drill grounds off Cuba Mr B M Knight Jr of Pennsylvania State College near Harrisburg also spends holidays with his parents on Fairmont avenue.

Louis M. Nurton United States Navy Pennsylvania Cuba B. M. Knight, Jr Pennsylvania State College Harrisburg Mrs B. M. Knight Fairmont Avenue

Christmas entertainment set by Burnt Factory Sunday school

Burnt Factory Virginia residents announce a Christmas entertainment by the Sunday school on Saturday December 27 at 7 30 p m. The public is cordially invited.

Burnt Factory

Christmas Spirit Amid Global Tensions Notes

Citizens relish holiday cheer despite ongoing international strain. Local lines report many telephones on the Central Valley line out of service for weeks, leaving residents feeling decades behind in progress.

Times C. V

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