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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1926

Page

3

Martinsburg Hosts Western Visitor Birthday Celebrations

Mrs. Roy McNamara of Berryville hosted a surprise birthday party for her father William Ramey of Charles Town with guests from Charles Town and nearby towns. Activities included dinners at the Berkeley Hotel in Martinsburg and social visits as officials and residents travel for business and leisure across West Virginia and Maryland.

Martinsbore William White Stephens City Martinsburg W. Va Berkeley Hotel Annie DB. Lane Valley, Y. N.D Russell Sonner Carmel Boyer Emilie Boyer McNamara Roy McNamara Berryville William Ramey Charles Town D. W. Ramey Will Ramey Isaac Ramey Gertie Laura Ramey Eben . Trussell William Trussell T. A. Ramey Jack Ramey Ella Trussell Curling Elsie Snyder North Market Street J. S. Wrecker Hagerstown Beechnut Company

Creomulsion Emulsified Creosote Cold Remedy Ad

Persistent coughs and colds lead to serious trouble according to a Creomulsion advertisement. The product claims two fold action soothing inflamed membranes and inhibiting germ growth with creosote and other healing elements. It promises relief for bronchial conditions and respiratory illnesses and is backed by a satisfaction guarantee.

Creomulsion’ Company Atlanta, Ga

Headless torso case baffles police in Media

Miss Anna May Dietrich of Norwood Pa identified as the victim whose dismembered body was found in a tree clump on a Philadelphia lawyer's estate. Authorities probe motive and the initials on a wrist watch as autopsy leaves death cause undetermined. The Sunday church services at Dr McFaden's church outline 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. sermons with a Woman's Auxiliary meeting slated for Monday.

Associated Press Media Anna May Dietrich Norwood Alexander Lt. Schuh Philadelphia Independent Tool Company Dietrich Schuhl Samuel K. Henderson Philadelpha Nellie Worrel Presbyterian Church F. T. McFaden Christian Endeavor Joseph Swank Woman’s Auxiliary

Mob Storms Jail Over Delaware Frenzied Man

Harry Butler, 25, of Bridgeville, confessed to attacking a ten year old white girl and beating a black woman. As hundreds gathered, state and county officers protected the jail taking him into the New Castle county workhouse at 1 40 this morning. Mob estimated at 850 surrounded Georgetown jail seeking Butler dead or alive.

Associated Press Georgetown Del Harry Butler Bridgeville New Castle County Delaware Butler Sussex County Bud Coy Salisbury

Complaints Heard From Winchester And Other Parts

The Virginia League of Municipalities opened hearings before the State Corporation Commission on proposed rate schedules for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company. Eight Virginia communities are involved in the proceedings as part of the dispute over the rates.

Thomas F. Mudd The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Alexandria,Va Richmond ates Chesapeake and Potomac__ Telephone Company Virginia League of Municipalities State Corporation Commission

Winchester and towns oppose toll rate increases

Witnesses from the eastern shore Winchester and Salem spoke against the toll rates. They favored flat rate hikes if proven fair. J H Henry of Winchester City Council led the testimony, arguing the company runs inefficiently, while the company challenged his figures as potentially misleading.

Winchester Salem J.H. Henry Henry

Modern Woodmen Initiate Candidates at Winchester Camp

Winchester Camp Modern Woodmen of America held a Thursday meeting with a large attendance. The Berryville Camp degree team conferred the degree on several candidates from Whiteall Camp.

Winchester Woodmen of America Berryville Whiteall

Elite camp visitors from multiple camps noted

Visitors were noted from Prout Royal Berryville White Hall St Enson and Cumberland camps. The degree work and the usual business were transacted and cigars were served.

Prout Royal Berryville White, Hall, Stenson Cumberland

Cardinal Mercier Worn Out by Too Many Guests

Bruschls Jan 28 report says Cardinal Mercier was considerably worse after a day of visitors. The aged prelate, fatigued by his portion of guests including Prince Leopold, asked for time alone following his operation and to remain secluded the rest of the day. The Wrighting Workers Society of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Peart’s Water Street home yesterday for a brief gathering.

Cardinal Mercier Prela Oe Brusshls Cardin Mercier Prince ' Leopold Witting Workers Society Baptist Chare

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