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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1924
Page
2
The Rev Dr D H Scanlon formerly of Berryville and pastor in Durham N C has returned from a tour of the holy land and is visiting Clarke county He will preach at 11 oclock Sunday morning at the Presbyterian Church in Berryville and at Stone Chapel at 8 oclock that evening.
Arthur Seabright and William Haymaker, of this city, won the 300000 brick contract at Warrenton Virginia for a county office building. The three story brick structure will house Fauquier County offices, with work to start in about three weeks and many local bricklayers expected to migrate to the site.
Ernest Williams aged 25 died Thursday morning at his home 44 Wolfe Street from a complication of diseases. He was the son of William and Eliza Williams and worked for A. maker & Son. The funeral will be held Saturday at 3 PM from R. T. Jones & Co. undertaking parlor with Rev. Walker Carter officiating. Burial will be in Orrick cemetery.
An article notes women in middle age show signs of early aging due to overwork and neglect of symptoms like headaches back ache and nervousness. It advocates Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to restore health and reduce premature aging signs.
Lee Fisher who underwent an operation at Memorial Hospital Monday is improving slowly. He expects to leave in a few days with continued improvement.
Rev S P Fogle will lead preaching services at Red Bud Church at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon.
A Federal Agriculture survey shows Virginia counties like Southampton paying only 5.6 percent of cash farm rents in taxes while other states report much higher burdens. The study notes local taxes support schools and highways, with farm real estate taxes rising relative to earnings since 1919.
Mr and Mrs William Perry of Winchester celebrate the birth of a son at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Perry formerly Miss Alice Royston daughter of Mrs Martha A.
Royston from the Riverside section is highlighted in a feature in the Berryville Courier. The piece outlines local background and community ties within Berryville Virginia.
H W Butler and Brothers announce the packing house will open for business Tuesday July 15. They will buy or ship early apples and advise contacting the firm with any fruit offerings. Harry Butler manager.
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