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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1924

Page

2

Norfolk and Western Schedule in Effect December 9 1928

Train timings from Berryville and Shenandoah Junction list routes to Roanoke Bristol Hagerstown Philadelphia and New York with parlor cars sleepers and dining connections. Contacts H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanoke for fares schedules and reservations.

Berryville Roanoke Bristol Pullman Broiler Roane Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Williamson Andoanoke Shenandoah Memphis Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Shenandoah Junction Washington Shenandoah Jct Pullman Sleeper H. H. Burks W. C. Saunders Gen. Pass

Death notices and family movements in Summit Point area

Four men including Mr William Willingham ly of Summit Point West Virginia and others were summoned by the death of their father Gardiner and have returned home with one heading to Baltimore. Armel spent holidays away. Johnson recently departed for Alabama to spend the winter with H F Hughes of Rock? and the Gard family kept up local ties.

William Willinghamly Summit Point W. Va Geen J. M. Corn- N Cave W. R. Gard Gardiner Baltimore Armel Johnson Ala H. F. Hughes Rockee

Local Notices and Movements of Residents and Visitors

Mrs Boxwell recuperates at her son in laws home. Rev J C Hooks to fill a regular appointment at Macedonia on Sunday January 6 at 2 30. Miss Sybilla Armel has returned home after holidays with Mr Irving Thrift in Winchester. Mr Luther Manuel moved from M K Sandy farm to R E Lay mans farm. Mr George Cornwell returned to Hillsville Pa after holidays. Mr Tra Ritter returned to Duke NC for work. Mrs Newcome occupies her new bungalow. Miss Ella Brown returned to Shepherdstown WV after holidays. Mr William Shiley and family came to attend the funeral of Mrs Shileys uncle I J Gardiner.

George Cornwell Hillsville Tra Ritter Duke N. C Newcome Ella Brown Shepherdstown W. Va William Shiley Ridgeway

Suspender buckle saves life in Wilmington shootout

In Wilmington North Carolina on January 3 J W McKoy narrowly escaped a pistol shot when the bullet pierced his vest at two feet and was deflected by a suspender buckle. The assailant, a Black man described as a negro, fired after McKoy leaped toward him and escaped.

Wilmington N. C J. W. McKoy McKoy

United Brethren Rural Services Appointments Listed

The Rev. H. R. Ludwig of Winchester rural United Brethren Church releases Sunday January 6 schedules. Mount Olive Sunday school 9 45 a m, morning service 10 45, prayer and praise 7 p m. Mount Zion Geran 3 p m. Mount Pleasant sermon 7 30 p m. Sunrise Sunday women 10 a m Christian Endeavor 7 p m. Pleasant Valley Sunday school 10 a m.

R. Ludwig Winchester United Brethren Church Mount Olive Prand Mount Zion Mount Pleasant Christian Endeavor Pleasant Valley

Revival services begin January 7 at Fairview U B Church

The message announces a revival at Fairview United Brethren Church starting Monday January 7 at 7 30 pm led by Rev C K Welch from Toms Brook charge with J M Hott in charge of music.

A. m Christian Endeavor Fairview

Countries exhaust immigration quotas to the United States

New York report shows 29 countries have used their 123 24 fiscal year quotas and 12 remain unfilled. Immigration commissioner Henry H Curran of Bilis Island cites a combined 367 803 allotment with 339 381 entrants in six months and 18 422 admissions left for twelve nations. The Bremen arrived at Gravesend Bay with 829 total on board, including 282 second class and 547 steerage passengers, no first class. Seven ships due to anchor in quarantine after mid day.

New York Henry H. Curran Bilis Island Curran United States Gravesend Bay

Immigrant Ship Arrives With German Passengers

A night voyage brings about 3,500 immigrants to the port, the majority of whom are German. No races to Quarantine will occur, and the ship’s arrival time depends on passing Ambrose Lightship.

Ambrose Lightship

Are You a Puzzler This New Year in The World Magazine

Thousands of readers await the Ingenuit Page in the New York World Sunday Magazine. The weekly puzzle page offers puzzles for all ages and skill levels led by the popular Cross Word to usher in the New Year.

New York World the World Magazine New York Sunday World Magazine

Keckley Stricken With Heart Trouble In Rosenberger

J H Keckley suffered a heart attack last Friday in Rosenberger VA and is under care of Dr C R Anderscon. Elmer Ambrose has moved into Ida Good's house and plans to operate a stave mill for Dr Shafer. Mr and Mrs J B Snapp with Ida Good and Miss Lora Good visited Martinsburg last Saturday, staying with Mr and Mrs T Hite.

J. H. Keckley C. R. Anderscon Elmer Ambrose Ida “Good Shafer J. B. Snapp Ida Good Lora Good Martinsburg T. Hite

Social Visits Across Virginia and Pennsylvania

Mr. and Mrs. Iven H. Miller spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Spillman in Winchester. Miss Mina Snapp visited Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ashwood in Lenore Va. Mrs. Otto Preffitt of Fawcetts Gap called on her father J. E. Snapp recently. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Snapp of Philadelphia stayed several days with C. H. Snapp in Philadelphia.

Iven H. Miller Holmes Spillman Winchester Mina Snapp J. F. Ashwood Lenore, Va Otto Preffitt Fawcetts Gap J. E. Snapp C. R. Snapp Philadelphia C. H. Snapp

New Year Watch Party Held Near Greenwood

Mr. and Mrs. William Racey entertained many young people at a New Year’s Eve watch party near Greenwood with music and games. Guests later thanked the hosts for a pleasant evening and refreshments. A flock of 17 wild geese was seen flying south Wednesday morning. Visitors to the Carpenter home included Mrs. Campbell and son Carl, Mrs. Fred dey, the Misses Reed and Goodwin, and Messrs. Russell Carpenter and Grant Rudolph from Winchester.

William Racey Racey FE. E. Carpenter Campbell Carl Freddey Reed and Goodwin Russell Carpenter Grant Rudolph Winchester William _Lichlider Kenneth Luttrell Ernest Greenville N. C Lee California Harry Maloy Oftoona, Pa Ellis Maloy Edgar Barrett Ornderst White Post

Winter Guests and Holiday Visits in Chambersville

John Cooper of Shelton Iowa spent the winter with relatives in Chambersville visiting his brother Joseph Cooper. Mrs Windell of Wheatfield joined her daughters Mrs Rosenberger and Mrs Pao. The Amos Cooper home hosted Mr and Mrs Green spring guests. Lola Somerville of Martinsburg and Lillian Cooper hosted gatherings with local friends over Christmas. Hazel Kipps of Washington joined her parents here for the holidays.

Chambersville John Cooper Shelton Iowa Joseph Cooper Cooper West Windell Wheatfield Jacob Rosenberger Pao Louis Greenspring Amos Cooper Joseph Somerville Lola Somerville Martinsburg Lillian Cooper Hazel Kipps Washington

Secret of Happiness for Women Health Remedy Ad

The text touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for common women’s ailments including irregularities pains and menopausal discomfort. It claims fifty years of use restoring health and happiness to many women.

Lydia E. Pinkham

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