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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1920

Page

2

Fourteen Converts at Church Revival in Raleigh

The Rev George D Bastes of First Christian Church Raleigh NC concluded a two week revival with a union service at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church. A large crowd heard a sermon on The Wages of sin and one conversion was reported. Seven members were received into Christian Church and Rev Bastes departs for North Carolina.

George D. Bastes First Christian Church of Raleigh N. C Christian Church Nis Market Street Christian ‘Church H. G. Spencer Market Street Church Charles Adey Charles Adey,pastor of the’ First Baptist Church Bastes North Carolina The Star

Former Resident John S. Kater Dies in Grand Rapids

John S. Kater, a county native living in Grand Rapids, Michigan for forty years, died Saturday at his residence. He was about 74, had been ill briefly, and is survived by his widow two children and his brother M A Kater of Winchester. He visited his old home only once since moving away.

John S. Kater Grand, Rapids Mich M. A. Kater Winchester

Wrong Train Ride Ends In Untimely Delay

Passengers boarded a faulty schedule train and asked the conductor to stop at Frederick Junction but were carried on to Washington. They paid extra fare to reach their destination and returned home that night empty handed, though they claimed a lesson in rail travel.

Winchester

Aspironal marketed as fast acting cold cure

An advertisement touts Aspironal as the two minute cold and cough relief elixir endorsed by authorities. It promises immediate relief, a delightful taste, and a money back guarantee if the cold does not fade within two minutes. The copy urges readers to buy a bottle at local drug stores for all ages.

U.S

Calotabs Promised Fast Relief From Colds and Flu

Doctors tout Calotabs as a nausea free remedy to keep the liver active and the digestive system working to ward off colds pneumonia sore throats and complications. A single Calotab at bedtime with water is said to relieve symptoms by morning with renewed appetite. Sold only in sealed packages at 35 cents with guaranteed satisfaction or money back.

Chief of Police Grants License Extension to 1919 Cars

Police chief Doran announces permission for 1919 license holders to operate until February 1 while Commonwealth officials address a license backlog. The 1920 license display deadline remains January 1, but processing delays prevent full issuance.

Doran Monwealth B. O. James The Commonwealth

Auto owners allowed to use old licenses until February 15

It is decided to permit auto owners to use their old license tokens until February 15 if they applied before February. After the 15th, owners of cars not bearing 1920 licenses will face fines.

Byrd Raises Richmond Police Issue With Secretary James

Senator Byrd discussed the matter with Secretary James in Richmond last week and received information similar to what the chief of police had in a letter.

Byrd James Richmond

Auction Set For La Trobe Customer List Sale

Advertisement in a Wall Street publication proclaims an auction on February 6 for La Trobe's customer list known on the streets as a sucker list.

Wall Street Today Latrobe

Suckers' List To Be Auctioned

The Associated Press reports that a batch of 25 000 investors including doctors lawyers teachers merchants widows and orphans who sent 750 000 for imaginary investments through Wall Street broker L A Latrobe may receive new stock literature from a newly formed firm.

Associated Press New York L. A. Latrobe Wall Street

The Ideal Tonic Argo-Phosphate Ad Claim

An advertisement touts The Ideal Tonic Argo-Phosphate as the world's greatest tonic for fatigue and run-down health. A Boston physician is quoted saying it puts pep into the whole system and calls it the best tonic he ever used.

Boston

Bald Eagle Scout Group Invites Local Boys for Hikes

Kenneth Henry and Marshall Cline organize the Bald Eagle Hasleerrive unit inviting boys ages 10 to 15 to join hikes at 31 West Cork Street, Winchester VA. Also mournfully notes the first anniversary of David Carpenter's death with a Mount Hebron grave remembrance by his wife and children.

Kenneth -Henry Marshall Cline Cork Street Inchester

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