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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1928
Page
7
Relieves rheumatic pains at small cost. Joint-Wase promises quick comfort for inflamed joints and agony. Counter irritant action aids congestion sore throat chest colds lumbago and neuralgia. 60 cent tube available nationwide through Baker's Drug Store selling Joint Ease.
The Winchester mill reports fivefold earnings over preferred dividends and unfilled orders due to capacity limits. It plans a stock issue to expand machinery and working capital, says dividends paid on time, and invites public investigation while reserves the right to limit subscriptions. Directors listed include Arthur G. Jones and others.
United States grand jury indicted Webb, general counsel of Edwards Estate Corp, on charges of defrauding via mall schemes. Bond set at 5000 dollars. Edwards heirs and Birmingham residents back Webb, claiming New York interests behind the charges while asserting ownership of a large portion of Manhattan.
Mrs. Margaret B. Harman wife of L Bryan Harman died yesterday at Inframont a country home near Hinton Rockingham county Va after a long illness She was about 75 years old and leaves her husband two daughters Bennett and Louise two sisters Anne and Nettie Bayrd and brother Charles Bayrd all of Rockingham county Also daughter of William Bayrd a pioneer of Augusta county Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from the home with burial in Harrisonburg cemetery Several Winchester friends expected to attend
Richmond reports delay in Virginia Maryland talks over acquiring Potomac River bridges at Brunswick and Point of Rocks. Virginia roads commissioner Henry G. Shirley says 1924 Maryland unanimous resolution prevents immediate agreement. Negotiations urged to draft a contract for mutual state approval.
The Richmond News Leader runs double column photo engravings of Senator Richard S. Wright of Shenandoah and Delegate Joseph S. Denny of Clarke County. The caption notes Denny succeeded to the Byrd seat, did not seek re election to the Senate last year, ran for the House, and is now Delegate Denny.
A dramatic account from the Dallas News reports a Mexican general escaping by altering his hair and whisker color. The piece portrays a bold dye or die maneuver to evade pursuit.
Velma West, 21, accused of murdering her husband T Edward West, 26, in Perry Ohio by hammer attack after a bridge party. She admits self defense but prosecutors seek the death penalty. trial expected February with alleged police confession as key evidence.
In Richmond on January 24, the Rev Beverley D. Tucker Jr announced that all baptized members in good standing who join St Paul’s from other Christian faiths may be received without the rite of confirmation. He argued clergy can affirm the departing member’s standing via a letter, a reverse of usual practice.
Virginia's poultry judging team selected at the Virginia State Fair won top honors at Madison Square Garden New York. Team members Pearl Scott Jack Latture Miss Anna Keyser trained by Bessie M Hodgson and Charles T Cornman earned multiple cups medals and the highest scores. Virginia led over Maryland New York Connecticut Mississippi Massachusetts New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
In Clarksburg a ministerial union passed a resolution protesting Roscoe Arbuckle stage appearance set for this week. A twenty minister delegation will discuss the matter with burg vaudeville theatre management. Representing groups include the Woman's Temperance Union and the Young Women's Christian Association.
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