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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1919

Page

2

Inspector Hall On Trial Again In Virginia Murder Case

Judge Samuel G. Brent convened a special term in Manassas for the second trial of Inspector William Hall for the murder of Raymond Shackelford and Lawrence Yunson while alleged to be transporting whiskey from Baltimore to Petersburg. Dozens of witnesses from Shenandoah Frederick counties and cities Petersburg, Danville, Winchester expected. names Joe Williams and Harry Funk among notable potential witnesses. The trial likely lasts several days as both sides ready for a major courtroom dispute.

Manassas Samuel G. Brent Alexandria Prince William County Willian Corkid Maren Wo Ea ” Oh Fishers Hill Bridge Valley Turnpike Harry Fr. Sweet Sry J. E. Sullivan W. B. Dunleavy Hall Shenandoah Frederick Petersborg Danville Winchester Joe Williams Richmond Tiarry A. Funk Shackelford and Hudson

Foley's Honey and Tar Proves Best Cough Remedy

Barnes of San Antonio Texas writes that after a bout with the flu and a lingering cough Foley's Honey and Tar cured him. He says he took it one night and completely recovered, noting it was worth $60 per bottle for his relief.

Barnes San Antonio Tex Foley

C h i a r i s C o u g h R e m e d y Ad V e r t i s e m e n t

Abs Clay Frye of Mergucon Station Missouri praises a remedy for croup and colds. The ad claims rapid relief after a few doses and advises using it for children showing symptoms. Distributed by all dealers.

Chiariberlain Abs Clay Frye Mergucon Station

Christ Church Hosts Men's Bible Class and Young People's Service

A Christ Church men's Bible class meets every Sunday in the parish house with charter members listed. J M Baker is president and H H tottel secretary. a membership committee will recruit all male church members and outsiders. A Young People's service led by Mrs Fuller and Mr Marshall Baker debuts next Sunday at 7 40 pm at 790 W clock with music and brief talks for Winchester youths not attending other services.

Christ Church R. L. Stickel A. ('. Stottlemeyer J.B. Beverley J. B. Beverley H. D. Fuller Ro F T. Bailon W. Nelson Juce WH. . Hottel H. J. Greene J. M. Baker H. H. Tottel Dbez Innine Younes Chrit Church 111. Fuller

Star Increases Subscription Prices On All Papers

The Star announces price hikes due to higher paper and publishing costs. Mail subscriptions rise to 4.00 annually with a 0.25 discount for advance payments. Winchester rates adjust similarly with weekly and monthly options. Newsprint costs have surged from two to seven eight cents per pound, prompting the increases.

The Star Laree Shenandoan Valley Winchester Farmier Nias M Mir

Doctors Find Remedy For Colds And Flu Calotabs

Doctors claim Calotabs tablets help prevent flu by keeping the liver active and aiding digestion. A single Calotab at bedtime with water is said to curb colds and sore throats without weakening appetite and with no dietary interference. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a money back guarantee if not delighted.

Wedded Here On Sunday In Virginia Country Setting

Harry W. Stark and Nancy J. Burns of Rappahannock County Virginia were married Sunday at the minister's North Market Street home by Rev. Washington Johnson. The ceremony continued a long tradition of local weddings in the county.

Harry W. Stark Nancy J. Burns Rappahannock County Virginia Washington Johnson North Market Street

Armenian relief drive seeks duplicate receipts and wider support

Local Armenian relief campaign urges contributors to send duplicate slips to the New York headquarters so gifts can be credited to the local quota. Frederick’s goal is 4200 dollars or 60 donors at seventy dollars a year. Donations received include 100 from Stewart Bell, 100 from T. M. Baker, 50 from Mrs. R. T. Barton, 25 from Fred S. Boyd, and 209 from church offerings, totaling 675 to date. The drive plans to close by New Year. locals are asked to contribute through the Chamber of Commerce or the local chairman L. M. Baker.

New York City Frederick Stewart Bell T. M. Baker Chamber of Commerce L. M. Baker

Aspironal touted as two minute cold remedy claims

An ad promotes Aspironal as a superior two minute relief for colds and flu, endorsed by armies and doctors, with a refund if relief does not occur in two minutes. It urges in store purchase, prescribing two teaspoonfuls with water and promises immediate warmth and safety for children.

U. S

Christmas Greetings and Local Visits Highlight Community Notes

Christmas greetings populate the Winchester area as Mrs Louns Tiones Mise Mrano and Miss Grim share holiday time. Fordy of Wanchester visits cousin Miss Grim and Amelia Evans. Richard Metz from Blacksburg returns home for holidays. A Methodist Church Christmas program is planned this Monday at 7 pm. Bassel Moore and son Claud of Phillipsburg are visiting.

Lems Toms Havinond ‘Tate Wolfdass Lounie Tienes Mise Mrano Phordy Wanchester Blacksburg Jacob Metz Methodist Church Bassel Moore Claud Phillipsburg Miss Grim Winchester Joe Baker

Drink Hot Tea For A Bad Cold

A small package of Hamburg Breast Tea is recommended. Mix a tablespoon with boiling water, strain, and drink a teacup full any time of day or before bed. It claims to break a cold by opening skin pores and relieving congestion, also loosening the bowels to drive the cold from the body. It is described as inexpensive, vegetable, safe, and harmless.

Hamburg

St Jacobs Liniment Promises Fast Lumbago Relief

A vintage ad urges readers to rub a 30 cent bottle of St Jacobs Liniment into backache and lumbago. It claims quick, harmless relief from pain within fifty counts and promises to end misery with a single use.

Honest St. Jacobs St. Jacobs

In Memoriam Clarence D Liebbliter

In sad remembrance of Clarence D Liebbliter who departed this life on Dec 24 1918 One year after his death prayers and memories keep him near His mother and sister Lena Liebbliter Kernstown Virginia penning a heartfelt tribute describing loss faith and hope for reunion in Jesus keeping

Clarence D. Liebbliter

Social News From Albemarle County Virginia

Miss Helen Hartman of Clearbrook visits relatives in Alb in. Mrs J S Yeakley hosts a game gathering at her home. Mr and Mrs A J Tavenner stay in Washington. Mr and Mrs H J Flowers visit village friends. Mr J A Ashton of Winchester visits. Mr and Mrs W A Buncutter host a dinner party on Christmas Day.

Albin Helen Hartman Clearbrook Mrs. H. J. Flowers J. A. Ashton Winchester W. A. Buncutter

Personal Notes From Berryville Holiday Guests

Berryville Va December notes list visitors for the holidays including Miss Kitty McDonald and Mrs A B Ruff from Washington St and Mrs George Ashe from Annapolis with Dulick from New York guests of Mrs G W Lewis. Also present are Wilmer Gaver and Harry Gaver with son guests of J W Gaver, Hunter and Billy Bean from Baltimore Captain Baldwin Neill from Quantico and Donald Neill from Annapolis. Mrs J R Elder hosted a Christmas night dance for her daughter Virginia Elder and guest Susan Barrett of Atlanta at the Sign of the Motor Car with many Winchester people in attendance. Regular subscribers of The Star are urged not to pay subs.

Berryville Kitty McDonald A. B. Ruff Washington, St George Ashe Annapolis Dulick New York G. W. Lewis Wilmer Gaver Harry Gaver J. W. Gaver Hunter Billy Bean Baltimore Baldwin Neill Quantico Donald Neill J. R. Elder Virginia Elder Susan Barrett Atlanta Winchester

Thankful thanks after loss and Christmas sorrow

In a brief note the Colvin family thanks friends for kindness during their bereavement after Pearl Virginia Colvin died on the night of the 23rd. The message wishes blessings and mentions Miss Marianna and Reta Shank returning to Baltimore after Christmas visits with their parents.

Pearl Virginia J. H. Colvin Miss Marianna Reta Shank Baltimore

Stockholders Meeting Notice of Shenandoah Valley Nat Bank

The annual meeting of stockholders will be held at the banking house on Tuesday January 13 1920 to elect directors. The notice is signed by WM Hardy cashier.

Shenandoah Valley Nat. Bank WM. G. Hardy

Farmers & Merchants National Bank Meeting Notice

Notice from Farmers & Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia sets the annual shareholder meeting for January 13 1920 at the banking house to consider increasing the bank capital stock. H D Fuller Vice President Cashier signs the notice.

Farmers & Merchants National Bank H. D. Fuller Farmers & Merchants Nat. Bank of Winchester Virginia

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Misses Erta Annie Grim Manatters Shrvock & Co WEW Meat Market Edward Conner Harry Brown Piccadilly St People’s Drug Co Franck Baker & Son Troy Laundry Water St. Bell Phone City Thomas Messer Co W. Balto Baltimore, Md Carver & McVicar No. 180 South Market St Perseptia Chemical Co Inspector Hall Hudson Shackelford Manassass Foley’s Scott & Sowne Sete Ten Eevee Ms Adm Near East Hernstonw SN Ford Detroit Chapman’s Auto Supply Winchester, Va Clarence Hone Lena Lichliter Kernstown H. W. Ebert Albin News Notes Mrs A. J. Tavenner Washington Jiffy
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