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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1925

Page

5

Dr Yates Dies In Del Ray After Prolonged Illness

Mrs M B Hesseltine of Rest County received a telegram announcing the death of Dr R J Yates at his Del Ray Virginia home. Born January 24 1864 in Culpeper County he leaves wife Gertrude Best and four children at home. Funeral planned with Rev W R Hardesty at Culpeper courthouse area.

M. B. Hesseltine R. J. Yates del Ray Bright Yates Culpeper County Abner Yates Gertrude Best Brucetown Paul, Janney Robert Yates Elizabeth Francesates W. R. Hardesty Cul

Mapp Victory Reopens Bond Fight Says Sen Keezell

Harrisonburg Virginia July 9 The News Record prints Senator Geo B Keezell Rockingham county official urges Rockingham voters to back Byrd in the August 4 Democratic primary He argues Mapp would revive bond plans and reject pay as you go funding for road and state needs urging turnout and proper registration to influence the race

Harrisonburg the News Record Geo. B. Keezell House of Delegates Rockingham County G. Walter Mapp Accomac Harry F Lyousgo Good Roads Association Byrd Legislative Branch Senate Times Dispatch la Motte Blakely Fredericksburg Neck Mapp Godrick

Not Liable For Damage Court Says Auto Case

Judge Justice Tavenner ruled that motorists cannot recover damages from another driver when there has been no collision. The case involved M. H. Ebersole suing over damages after a high speed vehicle driven by a youth associated with E Ogden swerved to avoid a crash and damaged Ogden’s own car.

Justice Tavenner M. H. Ebersole E. V Pete) Ogden Middletown Ebersole Ogden Pete

Man Wins Unlawful Detainer Suit Over Car Return

Justice Tavenner ruled in an unlawful detainer case that the plaintiff is entitled to recover his car. He found the defendant Ogden not responsible for the damage to the Ogden car, attributing it to Ogden's own actions.

Juttice Tavenner Ogden Young Ogden

Reverend Leonard Riley Takes Portsmouth Post

Rev. Leonard Riley, son of Mr and Mrs George W Riley of Winchester and Lynchburg graduate, has been appointed pastor of the First Christian Church in Portsmouth. He was honored at a South Brad dock street reception hosted by his parents with about fifty guests and toasts, as friends wished him Godspeed in his new duties.

Portsmouth Leonard Riley George W. Riley Winchester Lynchburg First Christian Church South Braddock Street Riley Godepeed

Kent Taylor Guests With Baltimore ties at Braddock Street

Kent Taylor of Baltimore is spending several days as the guest of his mother Mrs. Mary Taylor at her home on North Braddock Street.

Kent Taylor Baltimore Mrs Mary Taylor North Braddock Street

Ramsey Couple Return From Wildwood Visit

Mr. and Mrs. William Ramsey have returned from Wildwood New Jersey where they visited relatives during a family trip.

William Ramsey Wildwood New Jersey

People Plan Weeks at Hook's Mills on Capon River

Mr Spott White travels with Mr and Mrs John Miler and Mrs Ifkins and Mrs Jefkins to Hook's Mills on the Capon River for a several week stay.

Miss Katherine and Miss Mary Rodgers Guests in Capon Bridge

Miss Katherine and Miss Mary Rodgers of Baltimore are guests of Dr. and Mrs. E. F. Gardner at their Capon Bridge home, enjoying a visit in the community from the Maryland party.

Katherine Mary Rodgers Baltimore Mrs. E. F. Gardner Capon Bridge

Visitors From Lancaster and Chicago Attend Larrick Event

Mr and Mrs J L Brown of Lemons Place Lancaster county Pa and Mr and Mrs Albert Pennington of Chicago visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs R A Larrick, sharing a social call at the event house.

J. L. Brown Lemons Place Lancaster County Albert Pennington Chicago R. A. Larrick

Pauline Swink to sail August with aunt for France

Miss Pauline Swink departs August 5 aboard the French liner Der Grasse for France where she will attend a school. She will be accompanied by her aunt Mrs Griffith Pitts.

Pauline Swink France Griffith Pitts

Miss Elsie May Suption Guest of Mrs Adam Forney

Miss Elsie May Suption of Radford Virginia is the guest of Mrs Adam Forney. The brief social note records a courtesy visit and hospitality in the Radford community.

Elsie May Suption Radford, Va Adam Forney

Notable Guests at Jack Hotel In 1920s Social Roundup

Guests listed include Miss Gladys Linn and nephew Paul Barrett from Fairmont West Virginia. Also present are Mr and Mrs M B Warren of Richmond Virginia, Mr and Mrs Carper and daughter Rachel Carper of Bristol Virginia, Mr and Mrs P B Hall of Richmond, Mr R B Scott Sr of St Petersburg Florida, and Mr R B Scott Jr.

Jack Hotel Gladys Linn Paul Barrett Fairmont W. Va M. B. Warren Richmond Carper Rachel Carper Bristol, Va P. B., Hall R. B. Scott, Sr St. Petersburg Fla R. B. Scott, Jr

Misses Haupman Shop In Winchester

Misses Elizabeth and Katherine Haupman of Boyce spent today shopping in Winchester showcasing local shopping activity and social ties between nearby towns.

Elizabeth Katherine Haupman Boyce Winchester

Mrs J E Tague Family Return From Baker Street Visit

Mrs J E Tague and her family have left the residence of her brother William McKenny on Baker Street and returned to their Cumberland home after a period as guests.

J.E. Tague William McKenny Baker Street Cumberland

Mr R E ORork Heads to Washington from Broadway Va

Mr R E ORork of Broadway Virginia departed today for Washington to spend some time there.

R. E. O’rork Broadway Washington

Visit Ends As Frye Returns Home

Mr. P. D. Frye was hosted by his sister Mrs. L. L. Shutte at her Piccadilly Street home and returned to his Brunswick residence today.

P. D. Frye L. L. Shutte Piccadilly Street Brunswick

Shenandoah Boxboard Owner's Son To Stay In City

Among guests at the George Washington Hotel are N H Carpenter and his son Nathan Carpenter Jr of Coshocton Ohio. Mr Carpenter owns the Shenandoah Boxboard Corporation. His son will remain here where he will be employed.

George Washington Hotel N. H. Carpenter and Nathan Carpenter, Jr Coshocton Ohio Carpenter Shenandoah Boxboard Corporation

Richmond guest stays at George Washington Hotel

Mr G Kyle of Richmond is a guest at the George Washington Hotel visiting Mr and Mrs Peyton Marshall. Miss Anna Walker of near Alexandria Va arrived today to stay with Miss Margaret Massie on West Month street.

Mr. G. Kyle Richmond George Washington Hotel Peyton Marshall Anna Walker Alexandria, Va Margaret Massie West Monmonth Street

Mrs Nellie Brill and Pearl Bailey Leave for Middletown

Mrs Nellie Brill and Mrs Pearl Bailey depart for Middletown where Bailey will visit Brill. Mrs W C Plundeke of New York is visiting her mother Mrs William R Hillyard at the Valley Pike home.

Nellie Brill Pearl Bailey Middletown Mrs. Bailey Mrs. Brill W. C. Plundeke New York William R. Hillyard The Valley Pike

Valley avenue resident confined with infected tooth

Mr. Boyd Newlin is confined to his home on Valley avenue due to an infected tooth, awaiting treatment or relief. The brief note records his illness and homebound condition without further medical specifics.

Boyd Newlin Valley Avenue

Mrs Hawkins Returns Home After Martinsburg Visit

Mrs Nathaniel Hawkins and family have returned to Winchester after spending several days as guests of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jack Diveley at their Martinsburg home.

Nathaniel Hawkins Winchester Jack Diveley Martinsburg

Mrs Baxte Returns to Washington After Visiting Host

Mrs Samuel W Baxte returned to Washington following a stay as a guest of Mrs William R Willis.

Samuel W. Baxte Washington William R. Willis

Group returns from Capon River Fourth excursion

Mr. Marshall Baker and a party of friends who spent the Fourth of July on the Capon River returned to Winchester today.

Mr. Marshall Baker Capon River Winchester

C Luther Gore Dies in Roanoke Sanatorium at 38

Word arrived of C Luther Gore death last night at Catawba Sanatorium after a year with tuberculosis. The body will be brought to Winchester by Pennsylvania Railroad from Roanoke. Services set at Mount Hebron Cemetery Mortuary chapel with burial beside his parents. Survived by brother William Gore of Philadelphia and other relatives. Betty Novick visiting county relatives in Baltimore.

C. Luther Gore Catawba Sanitarium Winchester Roanoke Pennsylvania Railroad Mount Hebron Mr. Gore William T. Gore United States Express Company William Gore Philadelphia Betty Novick Baltimore

Mrs Gunn Returns Home From Visit In Hagerstown

Mrs Frances E Gunn returns to her home in Hagerstown after visiting Mr and Mrs John Quick at their North Kent street residence.

Frances E. Gunn Hagerstown John Quick North Kent Street

Local visitors and arrivals share Winchester notes

Mise Mary C Orndorff of Lebanon Church shopped in town. Mr C R Keller from Strasburg Junction visited Winchester on business. Mrs Holt Page arrived from Norfolk and will stay with Mrs Nancy Lee Coble on West Water Street. Mrs Page has many Winchester friends.

Mise Mary C. Orndorff Lebanon Church C. R. Keller Strasburg Junction Winchester Holt Page Norfolk Nancy Lee Coble West Water Street Page

Frances Swimley Undergoes Memorial Hospital Surgery

Mise Frances Swimley daughter of Mr R M Swimley underwent surgery today at Memorial Hospital for appendicitis.

Mise Frances Swimley R. M. Swimley Memorial Hospital

Mrs Lynn McCormick Guests In Moundsville Visit

Mrs Lynn McCormick and her children are guests of her mother Mrs Mary Ellen Smith at Smiths home in Moundsville West Virginia.

Lynn McCormick Mary Ellen Smith Moundsville W. Va

Baltimore Visit Of American Gas Co Executive Joe Follett

Joe Follett of the American Gas Company in Baltimore is spending several days in town for meetings and site visits, according to local business notices.

Joe Follett The American Gas Company Baltimore

Mrs Florence Johnson Returns From Cumberland Visit

Mrs Florence Johnson has returned from Cumberland where she was the guest of her aunt Mrs Bailey.

Florence Johnson Cumberland Mrs. Bailey

Hollar Couple Return From Washington and Baltimore

Mr and Mrs Lee Hollar have returned from Washington and Baltimore Mrs Hollar was formerly Miss Mary Anna Wbert of this city.

Lee Hollar Washington Baltimore Hollar Mary Anna Wbert This City

Mrs Charles Consolvo Spends Time in Los Angeles

Mrs Charles Consolvo is visiting Los Angeles California and plans to stay for a period. The note places her in the city and outlines a temporary stay without specifying dates or activities.

Charles Consolvo Los Angeles California

Mr Bill Randolph Travels From Clarke County to Charlottesville

Mr Bill Randolph spent last night at the Gray Gables Inn after several days with relatives in Clarke County. He and Miss Martha Campbell motored today to Charlottesville.

Bill Randolph Gray Gables Inn Clarke County Randolph Martha Campbell Charlottesville

Brugh Couple Set for European Stay Aboard Norwegian Liner

Mr and Mrs Lynn K Brugh of Hagerstown and Mr and Mrs Lynn Brugh Jr depart tomorrow for Norway aboard the Norwegian liner Stavingfjord. They will spend several months in Europe. Mrs Brugh was formerly Miss Mary Stuart of Winchester.

Lynn K. Brugh Hagerstown Lynn Brugh Norway Stavingfjord Europe Brugh Mary Stuart Winchester

Sunday services and Bible study at local church ad

At Market and Water streets Sunday school at 9 30 a m services at 11 a m evangelistic service at 7 45 p m and on Tuesday at 7 45 p m Friday Bible study 7 46 p m All are cordially invited P Duborg Pastor

Market and Water Streets P. Duborg

Head Cut In Fall At Virginia Woolen Company Mill

Eugene Knight, employe at the Virginia Woolen Company mill, slipped on the floor and fell, striking his head on a carding machine. He was taken to Memorial Hospital, treated by Dr. C. R. Anderson, and now improving at home after stitches and tetanus shot. Dick Price suffered a severe hand cut at the same mill when his hand was caught in a loom, flesh torn from the back.

Eugene Knight Virginia Woolen Company Memorial Hospital C. R. Anderson Dick Price

Mets Target Two Printing Firms in Out-Of-Town Feud

Local sportsmen and city officials report that two printing firms suspected of involvement in out of town dealings have come under scrutiny. The dispute highlights tensions between teams and vendors over access and rights.

Murdered Mother and Daughter Found in New York

The bodies of Mrs Margaret Dianco and her six year old daughter Jennie were found in their East 34th Street tenement. Police report a brutal slaying with a saw like instrument, the child's body at the threshold suggesting an escape attempt. A man known to have lived with the family left the apartment the morning of the crime.

Associated Press New York

Sweezy’s Friend Freed Then Arrested In Maryland Case

In Baltimore on July 9 Henry B. McGlone Jr former partner of Claude B Sweezy Jr faced dismissal of a false pretense charge but was immediately jailed again on a forged instrument count He and Claude B Sweezey Jr were presented to a grand jury on forgery charges tied to worthless checks endorsed by Sweezey and McGlone The elder Sweezey is a former Maryland penitentiary warden’s son and the younger is serving a Mann Act sentence at Leavenworth

Associated Press Baltimore Henry B. McGlone, Jr Claude B. Sweezy, Jr Central Police Court O'Conor Mee Grand Jury Sweezey McGlone

Resurfacing Pughtown Pike Near City Limits

Supt. M. L. Lockhart of the county roads department reports resurfacing of the North Frederick turnpike with tar and gravel for two miles extending from the city limits northward. The pike, once in fine condition, is heavily used to reach the Apple Ridge apple belt and bolster traffic flow in the area.

M. L. Lockhart North Frederick Apple Ridge

Miss Poole Returns to Winchester From Atlantic Trip

Miss Marie Poole returns to Winchester after a week at Atlantic. She spent time visiting relatives and took part in local social events.

Marie Poole Winchester Atlantic

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