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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1922
Page
2
Little Frank Catlette Dead in Berkeley WV
Thore, Va January 16 Frank Catlette aged about 75 long time mail carrier from Paw Paw West Virginia and Winfield West Virginia died yesterday at Berkeley West Virginia Word received here this morning said Catlette was engaged in carrying mail many years ago on horseback over rugged mountain country roads Horses were kept in fine condition He was a public servant and died about a year ago living at Springs with his adopted daughter and his brother Clark Catlette Known by many as
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore
Frank
Ben Paw
W. Va
Win
Berkeley W.va
Catlette
Lessee
Mntain
Ey Springs
Clark Cati
Interment Planned for Local Man at Greenwood Cemetery
The obituary notes that to distinguish him from another man named Frank on Timber Ridge, interment is expected at Greenwood cemetery near Aneers Store, following his wife’s burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Timber Ridge
Greenwood Cemetery
Aneers Store
Handley High School Students Urge Cedar Cutting Campaign
A Handley High School orchard class article urges a cedar cutting campaign to protect Frederick county apple crops. It notes cedar rust risk, supports a law allowing cuts within one mile, and cites a two mile expansion. calls for cedarless districts and farmer cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
J. R. DuShane
Frederick County
John M. Steck
Messrs
H.F. ‘Berd
R. L. Omps
Bill targets jitneys as common carriers under state law
The Legislature considers a measure classifying intermittent motor coaches as public service carriers under the State Corporation Commission. It would require certificates, hearings, and regulate motor buses and scheduled freight vehicles on routes between Winchester and nearby towns. Taxicabs and nonroute service remain excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation ‘Co
Winchester
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Bluemont
Strasburg
Woodstock
Harrisonburg
Staunton
State Corporation Commission
Shell
Columbus Gambler Debate Sparks Racial Dialogue
A Baltimore man questions Christopher Columbus's nationality and era lore, amid a Victorian era exchange recalling a provocative yarn about Columbus. The dialogue includes racialized remarks attributed to two unnamed speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
Baltimore
Christopher
Haster- Protesst
Chester
Proresarcace
Columbus
Rastus
Zedekiah
Chair Breaks Under Hoover in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia on January 16 a chair built for Delegate Hoover of Rockingham is described as sturdy in appearance but unstable and fragile in use. The fragment mentions the chair failing to support Hoover amid political enthusiasm after a road bond issue and a judgeship candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Richmond Furniture Builders
W. ©. Hoover
Rockingham
Dtu
Tornado
Committee On Appropriations
Rockingham Blood
America
Cleaning lamps boosts factory rumination, say owners
Dust and soil on lamps and fixtures are often ignored. A recent test showed a one third rise in rumination after cleaning. Owners then decided to hire staff to focus on lamp cleaning and maintenance.
Tanlac Promised To Revive Frail Citizens Across the Nation
Frail and run-down men and women are urged to take Tanlac the World’s Greatest Tonic. The advertisement claims Tanlac strengthens digestion improves weight and restores health by aiding Nature to digest food and enrich blood, with trials by users across the United States and Canada. Sold in Winchester by Boyd Drug Co. and reading druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
United States
Canada
Winchester
Boyd Drug Co
Reading Drugsists Everywhere
Ady
Building materials prices fall to fair and reasonable levels
The piece notes that gossip and scandal spread faster than good news and that a period of high prices has eased. It asserts building materials, especially lumber, are now at normal, affordable prices and that the stock is complete. It invites customers to plan and purchase with affordable materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
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