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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1922
Page
5
Thrift Magazine notes a home tip to clean wallpaper with cornmeal for renewal. It also explains Lammas day on August 1, describing Lammantide origins as uncertain though tied to first fruits before grain harvest.
Public sale of a Clarke county farm known as Bethel or Greenway Farm totaling 249 acres with two acres excluded. Sale set for February 4 1922 at 11 a.m. in Berryville Virginia under decree in Bowles v Grim. Terms require one third cash and balance in two annual installments with deed of trust and insurance.
A group of dentists swapped experiences when one recounting a colored man bringing his wife for tooth extraction noted the husband asked for gentler care. The tale implied a request for a milder method, reflecting attitudes of the era.
Mayor Glass, sworn in January 1 as presiding justice, said he had held no court since the oath and no cases were brought to his attention. He attributed the lull to the new administration or a general New Year’s day resolve, with police reporting no activity as Christmas festivities end and behavior improves.
Five American sailors were wounded in a clash at Shanghai between sailors from an Italian warship and those from an American warship. The Italians attacked the American crew with knives.
Luther Gore long time with United States and Wells Fargo express companies has returned to work with the American Railway Express Company at its Winchester office after a 19 month health-related absence. Friends welcomed his return to duty.
The regular January meeting of the Comimon Council was to consider presenting the annual budget. The finance committee had held several meetings and the budget was understood to be ready for presentation, including ordinances on license taxes and disbursement, and revenue measures for water and sewer taxes and other levies.
The nomination of Henry Petcher under secretary of state to be ambassador to Belgium was announced at the White House. Fletcher would succeed Brand Whitlock, who has represented the United States at Brussels since 1913.
Representative Reavis introduced a resolution urging France to reimburse the United States for war debts. He argues France has signaled interest in using funds to sustain a costly fleet of auxiliary warcraft and should be pressed to honor the debt.
Washington January 3 Senator Watson says Governor Sproul likely to resign within 48 hours to accept appointment as United States Senator for Boies Penrose seat. Sproul would resign as governor and be appointed by the lieutenant governor to vacate the Pennsylvanian seat while Sproul refuses to comment and will confer with others.
Lewis H. Fraley longtime Democratic leader and two term Frederick mayor died at his home after an acute indigestion attack. Born in Frederick in 1864, he announced a comeback bid for the mayor’s race next May, and is survived by his widow.
William P. Brines former University of Pennsylvania student was killed in an automobile accident near San Diego after being acquitted last January of killing Elmer C. Drewes a Dartmouth College student. Drewes was found dead with a bullet wound near the city outskirts in October 1920. Police sought Brines and his automobile was found at the scene before his arrest.
New York on January 2 reported two additional deaths from poisoned alcohol, bringing the toll to seventeen. More than one hundred patients were admitted to Bellevue Hospital.
Miss Virginia Elder hosted a New Year tea on Sunday at her home in Weyerville Virginia. Guests traveled from Winchester Clarke County Annapolis Maryland Mt Jackson and Notristown Pennsylvania among others. Several attendees from Winchester joined the gathering before leaving for home.
Arthur J. Balfour and United States Secretary Hughes have been approached by the Chinese arms delegation seeking mediation in the deadlock with Japan over Shan tung. High authority said today.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia Master Commissioner Jos B Newlin to identify heirs of Kate Wolfe deceased and Fannie Wolfe deceased and to state accounts for Robert W Schultz and Fannie R Wolfe. Public notice sets hearing for January 25 at 5 pm at Rouoss Ave Winchester to execute decree of August 1921 with vouchers and papers due.
Letters of administration have been granted for the estate of Elias J Athey of Winchester Erick County. The administrator requests all claims be presented promptly to Joseph O Athey care of J H Athey.
Opequon Ve local notes record M Snapp of Randolph Macon visiting his brother in law Mr and Mrs N H Burkhart last week. Clinton Landaker of Nedcott Gap spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Grover. Leslie Kidwell with Mrs Pearl Burkhart Saturday evening. Mrs Gilbert Bayliss visiting sister Jee Ry Lisa. Beathie Snapp of Mt has returned home after a days stay with sister Red Burkhart. Philip Wisecarver visiting brother John Wisecarver. Hazel and Myrtle visited Madge and Pitcock Pecans.
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