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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1926
Page
2
Miss Grace Snyder of Muncy Pennsylvania, an expert in indexing, started work at the county clerk’s office. Her first task is indexing the old deed books numbered 1 to 62, covering 1742 to after 1820, beginning with Frederick county court records.
Miss Snyder will be engaged for several weeks to index the unindexed records of the office. The work will be done by typewriter into a general index book and will form the start of a program to index all records, benefiting office patrons and the public.
Kinsey B. Creque Jr a well known Martinsburg West Virginia resident aged about 55 died suddenly at his home 141 West Burke street He had just gotten into bed and complained of illness before heart failure caused his death His widow and one son Raymond Creque survive him His father Kinsey B Creque Sr also survives with his wife and son Charles Morrison Martinsburg Journal business manager is stepson of the deceased.
Baker's Drug Store advertises a bed bug killer mix claimed to instantly exterminate pests with a quart dose for a quick kill. The text offers a double strength version for hard to reach areas and promises money back if bugs remain tomorrow.
Warren A. Hoyt of Altoona Penn was stopped in Augusta county Virginia after a cow was found with two broken legs on the Valley Pike. An attachment for 115 dollars plus 15 dollars costs was laid against his car. Hoyt paid and was allowed to proceed. He admitted striking the animal but blamed the driver and said he would contest in Augusta county court with local counsel.
Miss Lucille Wingfield returned home after a week with her father in Winnhaestaw I VYAIMUMUDLUL. Miss Jennie DeHaven with Lomax and Wendell DeHaven visited Mrs. W. E. Adams. Mr. C. T. Adams bought a new Chevrolet. Tom Holland traveled from Luke Maryland to spend the Fourth.
July reports include A P Holland and family visiting relatives in Basie and Charlottesville while wheat harvests finish with good yields. Mrs Violet Conner and children from Winchester visit kin. Ralph Lindamood returns home after weeks with Rev and Mrs H W Lindamood. Nellie Holland and James Elmer visit Rusell Holland in Winchester. Roy DeHaven of Washington visits sister and brother Bernard Brown and family who moved back from Kennerdell to stay with Emory parents.
The 22nd session opens September 16 for day pupils and resident students under fifteen. Programs include kindergarten, primary, and preparatory grades. Noted staff includes Miss Affleck Miss Ardenia Jones and piano teacher Mrs. Greene with kindergarten tuition listed at 79 dollars. Katherine Glass Greene, president.
Riverside beach on Berryville pike offers boating bathing and fishing. Bate for sale and light lunches cold drinks with free camping. Ss R Ashley manager.
Winchester and Frederick county hosts of Fresh Air children from New York City must bring them to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station by 11 o clock Thursday July 15 for return to New York on the 11.25 neta train. The notice excludes hosts extending stays beyond the two weeks.
Hartford City Indiana woman Ethel May Snider long overcome by overwork caring for a sick relative found relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimonial notes improved health and renewed energy enabling her to resume daily tasks and work.
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