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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1920

Page

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Local woman entangled in love triangle case at hospital

A young woman in Memorial Hospital is at the center of a complex affair involving three men. G W Lightner claims they were married in Hagerstown last September, while the woman rejects this and says McKee is her husband. Police suspect she is linked to all, with court records to resolve the matter after she recovers from illness.

Memorial Hoshere Ed McKee G. W. Lightner West Franklin Street Hagerstown Mary Miller William Johnson Winchester Lightner Matr McKee Johnson Clarke County Poaratarg MeKe Cumberland County Washinster County Miller Sinchester

Desirable Building Sites On Stewart Street Front

Real estate notice offers prime building sites on the Robert M Ward property fronting Stewart Street. For particulars and price, contact Hansbrough & Carter, real estate loans investments. This classified item provides parcel details and inquiry avenues.

Stewart ST Robert M. Ward Hansbrough & Carter

Calvert Buys Joe Savage Farm in Sandy Hook District

Joseph H. Savage of Los Angeles California who ran a distillery at Weverton has sold his 246 acre farm in the Sandy Hook district to I Edward Calvert of Winchester on private terms.

Joseph H. Savage Los _ _Angeles Cal Weverton Sandy Hook I. Edward Calvert Winchester

Morrison Funeral Tuesday

The funeral of the late John H Morrison will be held at Bethel Church on Tuesday morning. The hearse will depart the Gore home at 10 o'clock and the service will occur on the arrival of the funeral party.

John H Morrison Bethel Church Gore

Health and accident insurance pitch amid sickness talk

A garbled ad style fragment urges readers to purchase health and accident insurance claiming to offer the best coverage and avoiding the poorhouse, with stray phrases about sickness and a terse promotional tone.

Mrs Diffenderfer Rites Held At Winchester

Funeral for Ida Virginia Diffenderfer wife of J Kim Diffenderfer a Winchester contractor occurred Wednesday at 3 pm from 502 South Market Street. Rev H G Spencer of Market Street Methodist preached with church choir and visiting singers. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were John and Bovard Diffenderfer of Baltimore Ovis and Harry Grim M W Kremer and John Hoover.

Ida Virginia Diffenderfer J. MeiKim Diffenderfer Winchester South Market Street H.G. Spencer Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Iso Bene Goa Mount Hebron John and Boward Diffenderfer Baltimore Ovis Harry Grim M. W. Kremer John Hoover

Wilson OKs Versailles treaty reservation letter to Hitchcock

President Wilson writes Senator Hitchcock approving the Lodge reservation to the Versailles treaty. The letter arrives as Hitchcock carries it into a Democratic conference to push the treaty back to the Senate floor. The move aligns with the minority position and the president's stance as Jackson Day dinners are noted.

Washington Wilson Hitct¢ock Viscount Grey Great Britain Hitchcock Senate

Dog tax due under city notice with enforcement threat

City treasurer William T. Barr announces 4920 dog taxes are due. If unpaid, enforcement includes killing dogs. Public notice dated February 4 appears on page 6.

WM. T. Barr City Treas

Two Deaths in One Household in Winchester

Miss Rhabama Ann Repsher dies at Winchester Memorial Hospital from injuries after a staircase fall at the Leafe home. Her niece Miss Leafe dies the previous night, sharing a double bereavement. Repsher a longtime Market Street M E Church member and W C T U participant. Funeral set for Monday at 3 pm at the Leafe residence with Rev. H G Spencer and Rev. J W H Beale officiating.

Miss Repsher Miss Leafe Leafe Market’ Street Methodist Episcopal Church Temperance Union Bristol Penna Winchester Lewis Jones Knitting Company Grease H. G. Spencer Market Street Church J. W. H. Beale Baltimore Aly

Two License Rule Prompted On Winchester Streets

Auto owners must display two licenses one on the front and one on the rear. Cars with a single license face fines equal to having no license. The notice highlights enforcement and penalties in Winchester.

Winchester

Texas Ole Leasing Notice

Lease runs for years with rentals at $1 per acre annually. We will keep you posted on developments near your lease. Oil maps available on request. Write Rainbow's Enid Co. 417 Hershkowitz Bldg. Oklahoma City Oklahoma.

Chase County Kansas Ofr Liwest Recorder of Deeds Kansas City Wichita C. M. Sheldon & Sons, Gates Blde Texas Ole Rainbow's Enid Co Hershkowitz Bldg Oklahoma City Okla

Savings Bank Ad Promises Safe Deposits in Shenandoah

A bank advertisement invites customers to visit the Valley National Bank at 40 Rouss Avenue Shenandoah for pocket savings. It emphasizes safe savings and offers evening access from 7 to 9. The message notes service to every customer and friend, urging visits tonight.

Lacy ‘& Arthur Rouss Avenue RIEND BANK Pocket Savings Bank Valley National Shenandoah

Winchester Orchard Ads Sketch Fruit Marketing

Fragmentary OCR shows old time fruit grower language with listed products like lime sulphur solution and powders. Mentions oranges and a Winchester orchard address or company name but text is garbled.

Winchester Orchard Sur Con Apt Ronss Avenne

Boy Scouts Celebrate Tenth National Anniversary at Empire Theatre

Winchester Council of the Boy Scouts of America held a celebratory meeting at the Empire Theatre marking the movement's tenth national anniversary. Major Roszel and Mr. Barton praised scouting, while Supt. Clerk highlighted Americanization linked to Handley Schools. Eagles awarded to three leaders. 175 merit badges earned by 23 scouts. audience urged to fund next year’s work.

Winchester Council of the Boy Scouts of America Empire Theater Washington Scout Band R.T. Barton B. M. Roszel F. E. Clerk Stewart Bell Barton Mr. Barton Roszel American Legion F. B. Clerk Handley Schools Cooper National Council Earl Fansler Loring Crabill Kenneth Crowell Fred Recher Jawson Willey George Hodgson Walter Schmidt Eagle Scout Eagle Fred. Stine William Brown John H. Kern America Loea Council Lscout Grace ‘Lutheran Church Ward _ j Claro” Fiona Pifer

Services At The U B Church Owing To Ill Pastor

Due to the illness of Rev George W Stover the Rev W H Sampson will officiate at United Brethren Church tomorrow for both morning service at 11 o clock and evening service at 7 30 o clock. Also listings note stock implements and household goods for sale near Winchester at milepost 91 2.

George W. Stover W. H. Sampson United Brethren Church

Thanks Star For Revival Publicity

Reverend Wa Ts Williams thanks The Star for generous publicity of Salvation Army revival sermons during a two week stay in Winchester Virginia. He notes reporters helped arrange news coverage and offers best wishes for the paper in the town.

Salvation Army Winchester Virginia Tamiai Wa Ts Williams

Gray & Sheetz Purchase North Main Street Clothing Store

Announcement states Gray and Sheetz bought the North Main Street clothing store from John Dick. Real estate agent W L Fultz arranged the sale. price not disclosed. Dick had recently acquired the building and planned a restaurant, but Gray and Sheetz will keep or remain in their current quarters for now.

Gray and Sheetz John Dick North Main “Street W.L. Fultz

Pneumonia Fatal to Miss Ann Leafe

Miss Ann Leafe youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Leafe died last evening at 116 South Stewart street after a brief illness. Nurses from Winchester Memorial Hospital cared for her. five staff members were present at death. Survived by parents and one sister Shepherd of Kansas City. Funeral Monday at 2 o'clock from parental home, Rev H G Spencer to officiate, Mount Hebron Cemetery burial. Pallbearers named.

Rhabama Ann Repsher Arthur Leafe South Stewart Street Winchester Memorial Hospital Leafe Ann Leafe Miss Leafe Sam. Shepherd Kansas City Winchester Market ‘Street Methodist Episcopal Church Shepherd of To - Know? Company Bristol H. G Mount Hebron Cemetery Jon Tf.i Sloat John A. Kern Hunter N. Kern Edwin B. Sartelie W. Nelson Pager George H. Basle

Over There With The Doughboys Lecture At Auditorium

Evangelist Williams reviews his experiences with the Salvation Army among soldiers in a Sunday afternoon talk at the auditorium. Special music and songs accompany the lecture endorsed by newspapers from Pennsylvania New Jersey and Virginia. Philip Williams will conclude the program.

Pennsylvania Jersey Virginia Evangelist Williams Salvation Army Philip Williams

Virginia Senate Defeats Woman Suffrage Amendment

The Virginia Senate rejected the suffrage amendment by 24 to 14 after an all day session focused on states rights. A for sale notice lists a S. H. C. Titan tractor in excellent condition from Massey Bros City.

Virginia Senate S. H. C. Titan Tractor Massey Bros

Secretary Lane To Quit Cabinet

Secretary Lane of the Interior plans to resign from the cabinet. The resignation, effective May 1, follows months of consideration and signals a major personnel change in the Wilson administration. Mrs May Mort and Edward L Hen z travel to Baltimore for the funeral of Mrs Grace Henry Scherer today.

Lane Associated Press Washington Department of the Interior Wilson May Mort Edward L. Henz Baltimore Grace Henry Scherer

Market closes with mixed gains as week ends

The New York stock market closed with a mix of gains and losses. Key advances totaled 1 to 5 points on short-covering, while foreign exchange pressures and speculative issues shifted later. Volume reached about 450,000 shares as high-priced motors and steels helped pull losses higher.

Associated Press New York

Minister Unable to Lead Braddock Street Service

The Rev. Fr. M. Richardson cannot conduct services at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow. Arrangements are being made to fill the pulpit for both morning and evening services.

M. Richardson Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Weather forecast calls for more snow and rain this week

The Weather Bureau predicts a new round of snow or rain for the North and Middle Atlantic States at the start of the week and again later. Temperatures are forecast to run above normal across the region.

Associated Press Washington The Weather Bureau North Middle Atlantic

Storm Moves Off North Coast After Weeklong Fierce Weather

The Weather Bureau said the storm over the north Atlantic would pass beyond U S. tonight with its center over Halifax. Its passage will bring showery and severely cold conditions as it exits and moves eastward.

Associated Press Washington Eh. T New England Weather Bureau North Atlantic United States Halifax

Fellowship Rising at Grace Lutheran Church

The passage highlights shared woes and burdens as the foundation for fellowship at Grace Lutheran Church. It notes a Men’s Bible program building community with a call to gather come Sunday at 9 30 o clock.

Grace Lutheran Church

Reform ed Church Services at Centenary Church

The pastor will conduct services at Centenary Reformed Church with preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday school is at 9 45 a.m. The Yo People's Society meets at 6 30 p.m.

Centenary Reformed Churches Yo People’s Society

Princess Anne Rescue of 32 Passengers at Rockaway Point

Rescue of 32 passengers from the steamer Princess Anne began at 11 o clock this morning after the vessel stranded on a sand bar at Rockaway Point. Boats from the coast guard Butter Manhattan aided in the operation.

Associated Press New York Rockaway Coast Guard Manhattan

Conferees Advance Railroad Bill Amid Stalled Talks

Fragmentary Washington text shows conferees progressing on a railroad bill while a two year government funding period remains under negotiation. Senate and House members indicate partial gains as discussions continue.

Senate

Inclement Weather Thugs Reported in Local Tile Incident

Sketchy OCR notes mention trouble amid bad weather with references to a person or group nicknamed H.B. K. and a possible location Sas. Details are unclear due to garbled text but imply disorder during a storm and a suspect or witness list.

Snow and wind halt rail lines and block roads

Northwest winds push deep snow into drifts isolating Poke area. Rail service faced major delays as trains were snowbound overnight. A Baltimore and Ohio inbound train failed to depart due to track blockage. A locomotive broke off near Clear Oak, derailing without injuries after hours of delays. Traffic and buses remained halted across counties with reduced visitors.

Poke

Elias Janney in Serious Condition at Home

Elias P. Janney remains gravely ill at his residence, with doctors from the city, including physicians on and Stuart, attending him as his condition worsens and recovery seems uncertain.

Mr. Elias Janney Elias P. Janney Nion and Stuart

Rev Robert A Goodwin to Lead Christ P Episcopal Church

The Rev Robert A Goodwin formerly of Aldie Virginia has accepted the rectorship at Christ P Episcopal Church. He will conduct morning prayers and sermon at 11 tomorrow with an evening service at 7 30 inviting the public and parishioners to attend.

Robert A. Goodwin Aldie Christ P. Episcopal Church

French Charge to Deliver Demands Meets Allied Council

Paris February 7 The council of ambassadors decided that the German government must deliver demands regarding the extradition of Germans whose extradition is sought by the Allies. The fate of the matter hinges on Berlin and the proper course to pursue in the current circumstances.

Paris Berlin

Services Tomorrow Presbyterian Church Schedule

Tomorrow at William avangels Williams the Presbyterian Church announces morning worship at 11 o clock and evening service at 7 30 led by Rev W Free with Sunday school at 9 20 and Rev Dr J presiding all in an upcoming church program.

William Williams J. Be

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Maud Sule Mr. Calvert Joe Savage Farm Mr. Morrison Dvffenderfer Wilson Wow Empire Theatre Washington Boys Robert J. Barton Shenandoa U. B. Church Harry J. Flowers Albin Editor Star Gray & Sheetz North Coast Princess Anne Ee Mishkinson Sas Dalrimors Ohio 18- Wick Stephenson Tts Car Nere Ja Baltimore and Ohio Jfeason Jere Tcownty Christ Church Presbyterian Church
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