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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1924

Page

5

Child Pines Away For Dead Father

Kenneth Baird, one year old, in Hagerstown Maryland, is said to pine for his dead father after a railway accident near Thanksgiving. His mother and neighbors report the child once rosy and happy now loses weight and appetite and never smiles. The father was killed in an accident. the boy listens for footsteps and voice each night, but the absence accelerates his decline.

Hagerstown Jans Jae Kenneth Baird Kenneth

Railroader bags a big catamount near Hot Springs

Port Miller, a Chesapeake and Ohio railroad man on the Hot Springs branch, trapped a large catamount near Hot Springs this week. The animal measured four feet from hind legs to nose, weighed 23 pounds, and had teeth about 1 1/8 inches long. Miller, who found the wild cat the fiercest he had seen, shot it after several failed attempts to free himself from the trap.

Port Miller Hot Springs Chesapeake and Ohio

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Joint Relief

An advertisement claims Bowles Red Pepper Rub relieves rheumatic pain and stiffness quickly. It promises concentrated heat from red peppers, with tingling warmth within three minutes and lasting soreness relief, urging buyers to ask druggists for the genuine Bowles Rowles бренд.

Rowles

Twins Born In Different Years Celebrate 83rd Birthday

Mrs. Louisa Barron and Henry Brinker of Easton Wisconsin recently marked their 83rd birthday anniversaries. Although twins they were born on different days and years with Brinker born December 31, 1840 and the sister born January 1, 1841, sixteen hours apart. They have a living sister Susan Metz aged 91 and a brother George Brinker aged 88.

Louisa Barron Henry Brinker Easton Perma Mr. Brinker Susan Steinmetz George Brinker

Toms Brook Woman Felt Earthquake

Toms Brook Va Jan reports of the New Year earthquake are confirmed by Mrs. W. H. Borden of the town. She heard a pitcher vibrate in a wash bowl near her bed just before midnight and linked the disturbance to the same quake felt in other valley sections.

Toms Brook W. H. Borden

Drink Water to Help Wash Out Kidney Poison

A health ad advising high water intake and Jad Salts for kidney relief. It promotes drinking four ounces of Rad Salts daily and frequent water to flush kidneys, claiming benefits for urinary tract irritation and bladder weakness. Endorses Jad Salts as inexpensive and pleasant.

Bank Official Swears to Truth of Statement

A bank cashier in Virginia attests under oath that the above statement is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. The oath is sworn in Frederick County, Virginia.

State of Virginia County of Frederick W. G. Hardy

Five Eclipses and Comets Foreseeable in 1924

The year 1924 will feature five eclipses three solar and two lunar none visible from this latitude. Mercury transits May 8 with partial visibility in Washington and extended sighting over parts of North America the Atlantic Ocean Pacific and Australia. Comets Perrine's K Jellerup Brook's Beards third to attract attention may reappear New Year period.

Washington Atlantic Ocean North America Pacific Ocean Asia Australia Europe Africa United States Perrine K. Jellerup Brook Beade

Wireless car receivers in England offer in-motion listening

English wireless sets for motor cars cost $500 and let passengers hear in motion. A compact Si25 model connects via a roof hidden serial and can be used while picnicking in woods, offering roadside listening convenience.

England

Norfolk and Western Schedule Details for Dee 9

Train numbers and times listed for routes from Berryville to Roanoke with connections to Philadelphia New York and Baltimore. Pullman parlor car sleeper dining options noted. Agents H H Burks Ville and W C Saunders Roanoke provide fare and schedule information.

Berryville Bristol Intermediate Pullman Broiler Bluefield Pocahontag Norton I Son Roanoke Shenandoah Memphis Philadelphia New 'Ation Washington Baltimore Delphia Magerstown Pullman,sleeper Erstown

For Sale 78 Acre Improved Dwelling Near Winchester

78 acre property with 7 room dwelling and out buildings on good road frontage near Winchester. Price 5000 dollars. Also 128 acres, small dwelling, ideal poultry farm with two dwellings and corner property for 5500 dollars. Call for real estate information.

Winchester

Missing Tire and Rim Recovered Reward Notice

Help locate Good & Co. One Michalean Cord Tire glue 90 x 3% and rim on Senséney road or in town. Finder return to oo Motor Co. and receive reward. 8-3t.

Senséney Road Oo Motor Co

Executor's sale of desirable Winchester home and vacant lot

The executor will sell at public auction in Winchester Virginia two properties: a nearly new two story seven room pebble dashed residence at 320 Smithfield Avenue, former home of W. M. Bayliss, and a Carr's Addition building lot on Franklin Street 50 by 131 feet. Terms require one third cash with the balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust. Auction January 26, 1924 at 12 noon. Duvall & Duna, auctioneers.

Court House Winchester Smithfield Rossession Carr Franklin Street Luer Kremer M. M. Lynch W. M. Bayliss D. Duvall & Duna

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