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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1924

Page

5

Lemuel Pugh Dies of Heart Attack During Visit

Lemuel Pugh a member of a respected western county family died of heart disease yesterday afternoon at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J W Keller on Merry mans lane three miles west of the city He had been visiting for about three weeks from Whitacre He was born near Whitacre and was widely esteemed Funeral plans await word from his son J C Pugh of Winona West Virginia His widow died May 20 1923 He is survived by five daughters Mrs Keller Mrs A L Omps of Kearneysville W V Mrs G W Strother Mrs R J L Whitacre of Whitacre and Mrs J J Whitacre of Good W V and two sons J C Pugh of Winona W V and William Pugh of this city

Léemuél Pagha Rich Courty J.W. Keller Merryman's Lane Mr Pugh Whitacre Keller J. CC. Push Winona W. Va Taveyard Pugh Ké@iter A. L. Omps Kearneysville G.W. Strother R. J. L. Whita

Musicians Impress at City Hall Auditorium Tonight

Marie Cassova the violinist and her miniature symphony arrive from Farmville Virginia where they performed last night at Farmville State Normal. A telegram to Supt Duffy from Supt Jarman calls the program one of the very best entertainments of the season and a splendid impression.

Marie ‘Cassova City Hall Handley High School Farmville Farmmville State Normal H. 3S. Duffy J.L. Jarman Farmville Normal

Ford to Decide on Muscle Shoals Nitrate Project

Washington January 11 The Associated Press reports House military committee chairman Kahn said Henry Ford would soon say whether he would take over the government's nitrate project at Muscle Shoals Alabama. No details were given to the committee.

Associated Press Washington Henry Ford Muscle Shoals Ala Kahn House Military Committee

Hart and Tilson Escape From Maryland Prison

Baltimore January 18. No trace has been found of Jack Hart and W F Tilson after their escape from the Maryland penitentiary last Sunday. Authorities report no clear direction, no plan, no indication they separated or stayed together. A report placed Hart at Williamsport yesterday and another at Hancock. Police investigate these tips.

Baltimor Jack Hart Norris W. F. Tilson Maryland Hartt Williamsport Baltimore W. B. Norris Hart Hancock

Woman Given Life Sentence in Arkansas Dynamite Case

Paducah Kentucky January 17 Mrs Eamen Skillian received a life term as an accessory to murder in the killing of Mrs Rosetta Warren and her unborn child last April. The state charged she conspired with Mrs Henrietta Wagner to plant ten sticks of dynamite under Mrs Warren’s shed.

Paducah, Ing Eamen ‘Skillian Rosetta Warren Henrietta Wagner Warrenshed

Knitting Company Board Meets Under Lewis Jones

The Lewis Jones Knitting Company held its regular semi annual board meeting led by president Lewis Jones of Philadelphia. Directors discussed company matters and reported a healthy business condition. Jones returned to Philadelphia after the session. Other officers listed include Albert Baker as vice president and treasurer Arthur Leafe as secretary and W Nelson Page as manager.

Lewis Jones Knitting Company Lewis Jones Philadelphia Jones Albert Baker Arthur Leafe W. Nelson Page

Tacoma aground off Vera Cruz three compartments flooded

The United States cruiser Tacoma, aground on Blandquillas reef near Vera Cruz, has three compartments flooded according to wireless reports to the Navy Department. Tugs stand by and hope to move her to deeper water after the sea subsides. no fears for crew safety were reported. Earlier dispatches suggested abandonment might be necessary.

Associated Press Washington United States Tacoma Blandquillas Reef Vera Cruz Navy Department Navy

Pepper Returns Pinchot Coal Bill

Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania returned to Governor Pinchot the anthracite coal bill drawn by the governor. He said he did not wish to introduce the measure as he might not endorse it. Governor Pinchot has conferred with Senator Borah on the anthracite situation, and Borah may sponsor the bill in the Senate.

Associated Press Washington Pepper Pennsylvania Pinchot Borah Idaho Senate

Baby Chicks for Sale from Shenandoah Hatchery Maurertown VA

Rhode Island Reds Plymouth Rocks Buff Orpingtons White Leghorn and mixed chicks for sale hatching January 22 and 30. Extra thousands of White Leghorn chicks for February delivery. Custom hatching solicited Shenandoah Commercial Hatchery Maurertown Virginia Melvin Shram Y S Shaffer.

Rhode Island Plymouth Rocks

New York Sees Severe Storm Relent Amid Casualties

A major wind and rain storm that threatened New York City has subsided. The storm caused indirect fatalities, extensive property damage, and damage to small craft in the harbor and along the New Jersey coast. Two vessels reported in distress. Five people missing after a barge sank off Long Beach New Jersey.

Associated Press New York New York City New Jersey Long Beach N. J

Apple storage and crop reports show record barrels

From the Produce Reporter Exchange Bulletin December estimates indicate the commercial apple crop is the largest ever, about 4 403 000 barrels, with storage up 860 000 barrels versus November and total boxes near 13 million. Potatoes decline four million bushels while Maryland and Illinois saw gains. Maine and New York show reductions.

Buletin Maine Ushela Potomac Valley Ilinois Pacific Northwest California New York State Manne City Washington, D Pennsylvania Soutl Dakota Nebraska Michigan North Dakota New York United States Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C

Active Steel Shares Lead Forenoon Stock Market Rally

In New York on January 13 enthusiastic steel group buying pushed United States Steel to 101 5/8 with gains of 1 to 2 1/2 points in other steel stocks. Railroad shares remained subdued with selective buying of non dividend payers. Call money opened at 4 1/4 percent before easing.

Predas New York Steel Group United States

Jingle to Lady Astor Sparks Virginia Pride

A Richmond writer from Virginia, Carter W. Wormeley, crafts a festive jingle praising Lady Astor Nancy Langhorne Astor after her re election. The light verse likens her to a cyclone and whirlwind, sent as a Christmastide greeting that moves Nance Langhorne to respond with a New Year card and a photo gift.

Virginia Lady Astor Nancy Langhorne Carter W. Wormeley Richmond Nanele Nancy Landhorne Nancy Astor

Mrs Ev an N Cline Dies of Pneumonia in West Virginia

Margaret Johnson Cline 68 wife of Evan N Cline longtime Yellow Springs resident Hampshire county West Virginia died at home after a brief pneumonia illness. Ill since Sunday funeral plans not yet set. She was from the Magna Johnson family and mother to Benjamin Cline Mrs Onley Dunlap and Mrs Wife La Follette.

Margaret Johnson Cline Evan N. Cline Yellow Springs Hampshireounty W. Va

Minstrel rehearsal tonight urged for Fire Company show

All participants who agreed to take part in the Sarah Zane Fire Company minstrel show are urged to attend tonight's rehearsal at the company hall starting at o'clock.

Sarah Zane Fire Company O'Lock Halle

Empire Theatre conducts slogans and contests for The Covered Wagon event

Empire Theatre in Market Street begins a two day showing of His Children and adds a 30 minute Johnny Jones Quartet program. Slogan contest runs a week with $20 in gold prize. A Boy And Dog contest follows, then The Covered Wagon contest for free seats to The Covered Wagon Paramount picture. Watch this column for details.

Empire Theatre Johnny ‘ Jones Colored Baltimore Mpire Star Independent Market Street Paramount

Executor's sale of household effects at Smithfield Avenue

The undersigned will sell at auction at No. 320 Smithfield Avenue at 11 o'clock A M on Wednesday Jan 16 1924 all the household effects of the late W M Bayliss decd consisting of cooking and heating stoves tables chairs buffet writing desk matting organ etc TERMS CASH M M Lynch Executor of W M Bayliss decd 8 111 2

Smithfield Avenue W. M. Bayliss

Probate order in Everly estate refers to master commissioner report

In Frederick County Virginia the court orders reference to a master commissioner to report on the estate of Lee B Everly and administratrix Pearl B Everly. The commissioner must report value liens unpaid taxes and creditors and determine who inherits with notices to be published weekly in Winchester newspaper. Settlement set for January 24 1924 at 36 Rouss Avenue Winchester VA between 9 am and 5 pm with adjournment as needed.

Catherine Fawcett Als Lee Everly Winchester Virginia Commissioner's Office Pearl B. Everly Lee ¥ F. Everly Rouss Avenue Lake Frazier M. M. Lynch P. Q

Mexican Bean Beetle Spreads in Ohio and Beyond

The Mexican bean beetle spreads to Ross Jackson and Galh are counties in south central Ohio with reports of infestation. Additional counties reported to the USDA with damage to bean foliage. Georgia's Thomas County now shows at least 250 square miles of beetle coverage, up from 16 previously.

Ohio Ross, Jackson Gal- Ha United States Department of ‘Agriculture Thomas Georgia Mexico

Two Roads Around World in Modern City Streets

The first national census of city paving reports 56,974.8 miles of paved streets in 200 U.S. cities with 10,000+ population. The Asphalt Association notes the 18 foot wide network would encircle the globe more than twice and covers 603,058,547 square yards of pavement statewide.

New York United Sates

Plan for Feeding Mash to Hens in Self-Feeder

Plan outlines a self feeder method to boost egg production by favoring mash over grain. Advice covers limiting grain, avoiding noon grain, light morning grain, ample mash in daytime troughs, and water proximity near mash. Emphasizes keeping grain down and encouraging hens to eat mash to maintain HY weight and eggs.

Winter feeding for laying hens and green feed substitutes

The article notes keeping green feed for winter for laying hens, especially those to set next spring or for high egg production. It suggests using fresh or skim milk as a partial substitute and mentions sprouted oats and similar greens as additional feed to achieve good results.

Don’t Delay in Buying Poultry Breeding Stock

Urges buyers to purchase breeding males early to secure best stock. Warns that breeders sell by elimination, disposing of top stock first, so waiting risks getting leftovers. Emphasizes early purchase as key to quality flocks.

Mrs Nina Gore Taylor Leaves for Washington Visit

Mrs Nina Gore Taylor departed this morning after a short visit at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J Few Brown. The trip marks a routine family travel event reported by local observers.

Nina Gore Taylor J. Few Brown Washington

Plow Under Legumes for Green Manure

Over 652000 acres of legumes were plowed for green manure in 1922 by farmers advised by agricultural extension workers to build soil fertility, according to reports to the United States Department of Agriculture.

United States Department of Acricultee

Fish with luminous organ lives in Banda Islands

A fish native to the Banda Islands of the East Indies is described as having a large glowing organ under its eyes. The organ is formed by microscopic living plants and continuously emits light day and night.

Banda Islands East Indies

Three Men Released After Bail In Clarke County Liquor Case

Three men including A Davis and J R Cot Emory Coakley were released on 3500 bail each after county authorities charged them with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Their cases proceed to Berryville grand jury. They were part of a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge project crew traveling from Mount Crawford toward Chester when their auto left the road and crashed. Officers found liquor including three bottles and a half-gallon of wine. all three were fined for driving while intoxicated and for transporting liquor.

EK. A. Davis R. Cot Emory .Coakley Dent Pittsburg Berryville Clarks Clarke County Si Coffman Davis Coakley Sir Smallwood Chester Baltimore and Oho Railroad Mount Crawford Baltimore Conti Smallwoold Bow County Davis Isaid

New Pharmacy to Open in Morning in Town

Winchester welcomes a new pharmacy opening tomorrow on Sy Fiecadilly Street in the former 5S. W. Brooks location. Robert Thompson of Front Va and others assist. the store promises bright, attractive frontage and a busy town retail district atmosphere.

Winchester Lethooper Sy Fiecadilly Street W. Brooks Robert Thompson Front’ Va Dent Pittsburgh Atea

For Sale Exceptional Value in Colorado Orchard Area

Real estate notice advertising exceptional value in an orchard area with good buildings and a well located eight room modern dwelling. Includes lights and room for a rental, with payments options. For more details contact for information.

Public Debate Over Profiteer Law in Bulgaria

Fragmentary text discusses profiteers and profiteering in Bulgaria. Mentions public beatings and confiscation of property, disbarment, and a bill to be considered by a national assembly. References to terms defining legitimate speculation and communal authority under the measure.

Bulgaria Manent Buder National Assembly

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The Virginian Nazimova Lemuel Pugh Hopewell, Va Tubize Artificial,silk CO. of America Hopewell Ford Hart and Tilson Knitting Company Baby Chicks Shenandoah Commercial Hatchery Maurertown, Va Melvin Shram Y. S. Shaffer Chastas Wa Empire News Rederick County Pearl B. Everlynv Birmingham Istancia N. M Newport Tenw Chattanooga Tenn Ide Hodgson & Brown Jewelers Good & Co Utd
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