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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1925

Page

5

Garden Clubs Guests At Fruit Grower Meeting

Virginia State Horticultural Society plans include Frederick county Clarke county and Winchester Garden Club as special guests. Dr FLO L. Mulford of the U S Department of Agriculture will speak on horticulture and landscape beautification with color plates on Thursday January 29 at 3 00 PM. Prof P J Parrott of Geneva N Y will follow at 4 00 PM on apple aphid control with colored slides.

Virginia State Horticultural Society Frederick County Clarke County Winchester Flo Ll. Mulford United States Department of Agriculture Garden Club P. J. Parrott Geneva New York Mulford Parrott New York State

Richard F Trussell Dies In Jefferson

Richard F Trussell aged 78 retired farmer of Ransom died early yesterday in Jefferson County. He was a son of the late Craveh Trussell of Halltown. Surviving are his widow two sons Harry and Millard Trussell of Jefferson County and a daughter Mrs Wade Watson of Martinsburg. Funeral services scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

Richard F. Trussell Ransom Craveh Trussell Halltown Harry Millard Trussell Jefferson County Wade Watson Martinsburg

Protecting Men's Rights Under 1679 Habeas Corpus Act

The habeas corpus act of 1679 mandated that a prisoner or witness be produced in court before the judge or magistrate. The provision aimed to safeguard individual liberty by ensuring timely judicial oversight and preventing unlawful detention.

Dixie film Sunday at Picture Service

In honor of Robert E Lee the motion picture Dixie will be shown at the People's Escort Empire 1 pro nary at 3 30 p m and the Reformed Church at 2 30 p m It is a Civil War story focusing on women's heroism and home front sacrifice including a scene at Appomattox The film emphasizes historical detail and faithful representation of Lee and Grant While not a battle picture it highlights the Confederate endurance and the role of women The Handley School lecture on Lee at 8 45 p m causes no 9 o'clock Empire service

Robert E. Lee Eescort Toe Reformed Church Yale- Pathe Peeler of America South Lee Appomattox Grant Handley School The Empire

Grover Cleveland's Son Is Engaged

New York January 15 The engagement of Francis Grover Cleveland youngest son of Grover Cleveland to Miss Alice Erdman daughter of the Rev and Mrs Charles R Erdman of Princeton New Jersey was announced today

New York Francis Grover Cleveland Grover Cleveland Alice Erdman Charles R. Erdman Princeton N. J

Amon Strosnider's Aged Mother Dead

Mrs. Mary E. Strosnider widow of Simon Strosnider and Strasburg's oldest resident died early Wednesday at 94. Survived by five sons William H. Strosnider Cedar Creek George W. Strosnider John P. Strosnider R Strosnider Strasburg and Bon Strosnider Winchester. daughters Mrs B F Racey Stross Cedar Creek Mrs W C Himel and Mrs William Blanchfield Sure.

Strasburg Mary E. Strosnider Simon Strosnider William H. Strosnider Cedar Creek George W. Strosnider John P. Stros

Life Component And The Salt Of Existence

Fragmentary note speaks of life’s sweetness and love as central to existence. The text mentions life’s parts and a reverent phrase about the lord of life as love, with scattered phrases that resemble a poetic meditation rather than a clear news item.

Maryland Virginia census takers paid differently

Washington reports Maryland census takers are paid 35 cents while most Virginia agents receive 25 cents. Rep. Harrison questioned the census chief, and officials cited district difficulties and access factors. In Shenandoah Valley districts extra 246 dollars was approved. otherwise pay across Virginia follows the 25 cent standard.

Washington Maryland Virginia Thomas W. Harrison Harrison Census Bureau Shenandoah Valley Sublett

Strasburg Firemen Keep Losses Down

Strasburg Citizens Volunteer Fire Company announces officers M C Funk captain C B Pingley assistant chief and treasurer Ray Edmondson secretary The department reported two fire alarms over the last year and property loss from fires totaling 5980 dollars.

Strasburg Citizen's Volunteer Fire Company of M. C. Funk C. B. Pingley Ray Edmondson

Lutheran Church to Welcome Rev McDowell Next Sunday

The Lutheran Church announces next Sunday's schedule with Rev S J McDowell D D of Baltimore preaching at 7 30 p m during evening services and teaching the Men s Bible Class at 9 30 a m The council urges a large attendance from members to hear him ensure broad participation.

S. J. McDowell D. D Baltimore

Augusta Fruit Men To Discuss Orchard Problems

The Augusta County Fruit Growers association meets Saturday at the Y M C A to elect officers and plan future work. Speakers include Hon H F Byrd of Winchester and Prof F A Motz of Blacksburg who will discuss inspection, marketing value, and practical orchard issues for Virginia fruit growers. Many growers from surrounding counties are expected to attend.

Augusta County Fruit Growers Association H. F. Byrd Winchester F. A. Motz Blacksburg Virginia Byrd Staunton Metz Gene Favor

Stop skin eruptions with 8.8.8 blood builder

An older advertisement touts 8.8.8 as a vegetable blood builder and cleanser. It claims clearer complexions, fewer pimples, and improved energy by increasing red blood cells. The text urges starting today and notes nationwide store availability.

Nature

Dr Ebert Orders Woman To Hospital With A Guard

In Baltimore on January 16 Mrs J Merryman held by police in connection with her husband William Merryman’s death is at University Hospital. Towson jail physician Dr J William Ebert urged her removal under a $2000 bond as police await results. A chemist found traces of arsenic poisoning in the dead man’s organs.

Baltimore J. Merryman William University Hospital Aperfions J. William Ebert Towson Frank I. Duncan

Mrs Worthington Seeks Divorce Amid Custody Claim

Mrs N ion Poor Worthington of 1828 Ey place seeks absolute divorce from Charles L. Worthington of the firm Bruce Worthington and Son wholesalers. Petition filed in Circuit Court cites custody of their two children. Marriage date given as August 16, 1919.

Baltimore Nion Poor Worthington Ey Place Charles L.’ Worthington Bruce Wotington and Son

Radio Pitches Virginia Highways on WEAF Broadcast

A Packard Motor spokesperson spoke from WEAF New York and via other stations praising Virginia highways in a radio program last evening. Winchesters listened as the speaker, backed by the Metropolitan Opera Company star, described travels through Virginia noting good roads near Charlottesville and Charlottesville area. The talk included visits to R. B. Lee's local town, the Virginia Military Institute and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

Virginia Packard Motor WEAF York Winchesters Metropolitan Opera Company Star Packard Company Mirginia Townington R. B. Lee Washington University of Virginiac Lottesville Charlottesville

Lease Granted for Room at Main Street Store

The lease app returns the Ritter family with Hamman as lessee for a five year term at $200 monthly with a further five year option. The premises at No 13 North Main formerly housed a general store. Ownership shifted via deed transferring Robert Ritter’s interest to Mr Ritter, with $14,900 debt assumed. Hamman will continue the store business there.

Taylor Ritter Hamman No. 13 North Hikrs Robert Mr.Ritter

Brave Man A Brave Man Is 9 Doctor Tends Case Of Nerves

A Brave Man reports a case where a doctor tends to nerves and continues a regular job. The article notes resilience and professional duties, highlighting the patient’s steady routine despite mental strain.

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