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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1929

Page

6

Coolidge to Dedicate Bok Singing Tower in Florida

President Coolidge will attend the February 1 dedication of Edward Bok’s Singing Tower in Florida mountainside site. The 205 foot tower houses 61 bells weighing up to 22,000 pounds each, designed by Milton B. Medary and cast by Taylor of England, overlooking a 30 mile view and a bird sanctuary gifted to the nation.

Oolidge Bok Florida Sident Coolidge Mountain Lake Fla Edward Tok Coolidge Anton Brese Carillon Mdestro America Holland Bob Milton B. Medary Philadelphia Loughborough England Taylor Bell Foundry

Stock Prices Reach New Highs in Trading History

New York on January 9 reports the New York Stock Exchange index at 420 the highest ever. Bull markets of recent years lifted prices across active issues and widened public security trading. Industrial stocks led gains while utilities kept pace, with railroads showing slower, irregular gains amid expansion in foreign and domestic markets.

Associated Press New York Associated Prees Standard Statistics Company

Final Rites Held For Mr. Eaton At Home of Daughter

Funeral services were held yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Hibbard for Hannibal C Eaton 94 who died suddenly of a heart attack at the supper table His death followed five days after his wife Ellen E Eaton The Rev R L Williamson of the First Christian Church conducted the services and interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers were Frank Brown Edward Carper Edward Grim Mr Thornton Jacob Bowman and Thomas Pickeral

Henry Hibbard South Loudoun Street Hannibal C. Eaton Ellen E. Eaton R. L. Williamson First Christian Church Mount Hebron Frank Brown Edward Carper Edward Grim Mr. Thornton Jacob Bowman Thomas Pickeral

Widow-Children Receive Estate In Probate

The will of Daniel C. Funk houser was probated in the circuit clerk’s office. The estate is distributed to the widow and children, the widow receiving $6,000 in cash. The widow and daughter Annie qualified as executrices with bond set at $10,000. Will dated July 2, 1921.

Daniel C. Funkhouser Annie

Local Wholesale Market Prices Summary

Local wholesale market prices quoted by buyers include wheat 1.28, cracked corn 2.30, bran 2.00, corn meal 3.x, middlings 2.00, lard 2.0, heavy hens 2.0, young chickens 2, ducks 1.0, turkey 9, butter 0. and lambs 0.6.

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Local Retail Market And Farm Stock Prices Listed

Market data shows prices for flour barrel feed and butter Creamery butter. Livestock values include hens young chickens eggs calves cattle sheep hogs lambs and pigs with various price points noted for regional sale channels. The report reflects corrected market figures from the previous day close.

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Dave's Mentha-Pepsin Promises Quick Relief And Refund

Baker's Drug Store pledges a cheerful refund if Dave's Mentha-Pepsin fails to help. The ad claims thousands suffer from indigestion and stomach agony and says this elixir relieves acute attacks and cures chronic trouble when used regularly. It notes high demand among local pharmacists and guarantees better results or money back.

Baker’s Drug Store Dave Adv

Notice to the motoring public on AAA services

The American Automobile Association warns drivers of misleading claims about Emergency Road Service. Local garages pledge to offer free emergency aid to AAA members and direct the public to the Touring Bureau in the George Washington Hotel for free State and Territorial maps.

American Automobile Association George Washington United States

Former Front Royal resident dies suddenly in Virginia

Frank M. Richey, 59, formerly of Hancock and Front Royal, died suddenly at his Richmond office. A civil engineer, he worked on the Baltimore and Cumberland Railroad survey in the 1890s and was with the Richmond branch of United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. He married Florence Terry of Hancock. his widow and two daughters survive. Funeral held in Richmond this afternoon.

Cumberland Frank M. Richey Hancock Front Royal Richmond United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Baltimore Richey Baltimore and Cumberland Railroad Survey Florence Terry

Divorced Couple Split Custody of Two Children

In Winchester Virginia a court grants Mrs Matilda Foster an absolute divorce from Byrd E Foster on cruelty and desertion. Custody of Calvin Foster awarded to the mother with paternal visitation rights. custody of Clarence Foster awarded to the father with maternal visitation rights. An expert notes lava heat could power Italy with electricity for four years.

Corporation’ Court of Winchester Matilda Foster Byrd E. Foster Flint Hill Calvin Foster Clarence Foster Mount ‘Nna Italy

Braithwaites and Whitacre Plan Southern Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs E W Braithwaite and son Max Braithwaite of Cross Junction with Miss Winifred Whitacre of Whitacre depart by motor for a several weeks trip to Florida Havana and other southern points of interest The note also mentions that much shot film now being edited in Argentina comes from America.

E. W. Braithwaite Max Braithwaite Cross Junction Winifred Whitacre Whitacre Florida Havana

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Edward Bok Raib Aio Mr. Eaton Market Report Baltimore Wholesale Frank Wykoff Glendale Cal Norman Hayhurst Dick Ryan Ete Argentina Amerita Raney Furniture Consumers Utilities Company
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