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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
8
Avery Hopwood farce Fair And Warmer draws big crowds in New York and Chicago. It follows two naive lovers seeking revenge against two adulterous partners as prices range from 25c to 1.50 with 8:30 curtain.
William A Danner Baltimore insurance agent is reported to have died by suicide while en route from Havana to New York. He was a Woodstock, Virginia native and related to Rev. Dr. Carlton P. Harris of Baltimore. Relatives say no, they denounce the charges and note Danner disappeared at sea three days out of New York.
The Frederick county clerk records several deed transfers. Hugh Ashwood et al to Harry J Flowers for 109 acres near Partonville for 15000. J A McCanter heirs to W Taylor Wall for four acres near Kernstown for 240000. Charlotte V Ritenour to J M Weicht for 20 acres Shawnee district for 10 and other valuable considerations. John T Cochran et ux to C M Lupton for 0 acres Stonewall district for 7600.
Edward Alexander and Mrs. Tevis C. Davison of Staunton died after a Beverley Hotel fire that began Tuesday morning. Five other men were seriously injured and receiving hospital care as of this morning.
A sanity commission including Prof Idh S Duffey Miss Anna Haines and Miss Mary K Strickler tested Mary Miller McKee who is jailed for 30 days. After a series of tests akin to Army mental assessments the panel ruled her condition normal though not insane.
Fragmentary OCR text references unclear names and places. The readable parts hint at visits or journeys involving a person named Martins and possibly a Florida destination, with scattered phrases like song and end. The source is too garbled to extract a coherent event or outcome.
Sam Baines, noted Wyrchester apple broker, returned from New York and attended the International Association of Commission Merchants annual banquet in Washington. The event was praised as one of the most delightful in recent years by commission merchants.
Berryville notes report Mr and Mrs John D Richardson in Atlantic City. Mrs Richardson s sisters Misses Alice and Annie Ferry stay with Missyannie Crow. Frank Liskey and daughters Charlotte and Frances visit relatives in Harrisonburg. Annie Moore visits her mother Dr Cabell Moore in Washington. Mrs Alfred Witherspoon of Richmond visits sister Mrs Blackburn Smith at The Knoll. Rev Malcolm Taylor was in Washington for several days.
The Boy Scouts of America defeated Middletown High School 47 to 11. Harman Baker led with nine goals. Greene, Cauley, and Garland Potts added multiple scores. Anderson and Earl Fansley also played well. Middletown’s Manuel starred for the Tigers with other notable players Richards Snapp Miller and Hammack. The eighth game of the Scouts with no losses, two more remain on schedule. Weather permitting, a church conference will be held February 29 at 11 am and 3:30 pm at Round Hill. pastor W. Brubaker plans the meetings.
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