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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1928

Page

2

Tried To Steal Box Containing Gen. Calles' Vote

An attempted theft of the ballot box used by President Calles sparked a disturbance as a cavalry escort dispersed about men trying to seize the box. Authorities gave little information on the motive or details of the incident.

Gen. Calles Associated Press City General Obregon Mexico Calles Hudson Phillip Williams H. E. Shull J. P. Rogers Mr. Smith Evening Star Judge Williams Mr. Rogers Front Royal Road

Fifteen Year Old Boy Survives Night Lost in Virginia Mountains

In Broadway Virginia a 15 year old boy on a fishing trip with M E Hoover Frank Ritchie and Rev C W Tinsman vanishes after a search begins at 4:20 am. The group, aided by Forestry Service volunteers and local families, reconnects with the boy at 1:30 am the next morning after a tense night in rain and darkness.

Boy of Fifteen Broadway C. W. Tinsman M. E. Hoover Fulks Run Frank Ritchie Norfolk Elinor Elizabeth W. Tinsman Frank Mr. Hoover Miss Sophia Shickle T. R. Rougdcap Luther Ritchie Cow Knob Berlin Casey Hoover Tinsman Forestry Service Claude B. Bare Hoover Mackings Snag Ridge Run Big Laurel Mr. Eye Mr. Ritchie Turner’s Dry River

FifteenYearOld Boy Survives on Ridge in Shenandoah Valley

An excerpt details a fifteen year old boy on the main ridge who wakes with the sun and faces the Shenandoah Valley. He forages wild gooseberries and chews laurel leaves, avoiding swallowing them, and wonders if such a boy can outpace danger.

Shenandoah Valley

King of Romany Gypsies Harrison Dies at 85

Nay lor Harrison, said to be millionaire king of the Romany gypsies, died of old age in Morristown New Jersey. He was 85 and survived by a widow and eight children. Funeral rites began with burning his belongings as tribes prepare for a gathering and interment will be delayed until all arrive. He owned real estate across the United States and was a member of the Masonic order.

Associated Press Morristown Naylor Harrison United States Harrison Masonic Order

Open Door Bible Class Mourns Death of A C Slonaker

The Open Door Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church reads a memorial for A C Slonaker who died June 29 1928. The resolution praises his faithful attendance and leadership while expressing gratitude for his life and sympathy to his family.

The Presbyterian Church A. C Slonaker Holmes Conrad A. G., Slonaker Apostle A. ¢. Slonaker Nature

Groves Tonic Highlight Sparks Appetite and Strength

A vintage groves tonic is praised for boosting appetite and energy like a hungry boy. The ad copy emphasizes revival of strength and vigor, promising renewed vitality through a flavorful tonic.

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