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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1920
Page
6
Mrs FE J Farmer formerly of this city now of Philadelphia voiced a wish on New Year's day to have her children with her again. Her daughter Mrs Lee Boxwell of Winchester arrived unannounced to surprise them and will spend several weeks visiting in Philadelphia.
Fire of unknown origin caused about 100000 dollars in damage to the steamship Pretoria at her pier just before she was to sail. The Pretoria, a former Hamburg American liner, had been recently turned over to Great Britain by the US government after service as a transport. This marks the third ship fire along the waterfront in recent days.
Pressure faced most gains in early trading as the Fed Reserve reported low reserve levels and uncertainty over Supreme Court rulings today. Leading steels and oils fell 1 to 4 points while Allied shares declined. rubber and leather issues stayed firm. Call loans opened at 10 percent, the week's lowest initial rate.
Congress returns to work after a holiday break facing one of the busiest sessions in history. Domestic and international issues await action including the peace treaty with Germany and Austria. Adjournment unlikely before fall. brief summer recesses tied to national party conventions.
Daily Herald describes Come Along Mary at Walnut Street Theater in Vicksburg. The youthful cast delivers lively songs, sharp costumes, and strong dancing earning loud encores and cheerful reviews. The show promises light entertainment and broad appeal.
George Washington Teets a Confederate veteran and retired farmer died Saturday evening at his daughter's home on South Market Street after a long illness. Born in Virginia on April 24, 1846, he outlived his wife and leaves several grown children. Funeral services will be at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church at 11 AM Tuesday led by Rev. H. G. Spencer, with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Louisville coroner reports five deaths in a month linked to wood alcohol in counterfeit whiskey. Two men died last night and two others remained critically ill after consuming alleged bootlegged liquor marked as alcohol whiskey. Authorities trace the deaths to illicit alcohol sales.
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