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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1924

Page

7

Wheeler Says Enforcement Key Issue for Prohibition

In Winona Lake Ind, Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League warned that enforcement is the essential battle in Prohibition. He urged that lawmen and voters must uphold orderly law and reject wet efforts to weaken the national enforcement code. He called for registration and voting to strengthen law enforcement and deter lawlessness.

Winona Lake Ind Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League of Me Ica World League Cleveland New York House Lords of Drink United States

Body of Major McLeary Found in Skull-Punctured Crash Site

In Columbia South Carolina a two weeks old search ended when a heap of bones with a bullet punctured skull was found. Mortimer N. King admitted joining a companion in killing Major Samuel H. McLeary while he offered them a ride on July 2. Union dispatches say Frank Harrell, a 22 year old from Lockhart near Union, is being sought in connection with the case.

Columbia S. C Samuel H. McLeary Raleigh Raleigh- Columbia Cheraw Mortimer N. King Major McLeary Union Frank. Harreh Lockhart King

Army officer's body found after Canton arrest

A coroner's jury ruled Major S. M. Williams was killed by gunfire from King and unknown parties. King led officers to the body in woods after his arrest in Canton and confessed, detailing the moments before the fatal shot. The officer's remains were transported to Columbia and prepared for disposition.

Columbia Richland County King Canton Major McLeary 8. M. Williams Bonnie McLeary Cheraw the Army

Harry W. Allen and Eva Rutherford Wed in Martinsburg

A marriage license was issued for Harry W. Allen formerly of Winchester and Eva Rutherford 17 daughter of Harry and Florence Rutherford. Because the bride elect is under age, written parental consent was provided. The groom is a son of William and Minnie Aflen.

Martinsburg W. Va Harry W. Allen Winchester Eva Rutherford Harry Florence Rutherford William Minnie

Vendol Herbal Tonic Boasts Overnight Relief

A Virginia farmer testifies Vendol relieves sleeplessness backache and rheumatism improving digestion and energy. The ad urges insistence on Vendol, sold by Franck Baker & Sons in Winchester with mail order from the Vendel Company Baltimore for $1.25 per bottle.

Elze R. H. Hammer Harrigonburg Vendor Winchester Franck Baker & Sons Company Baltimore

Local Market Prices Reported for Flour Butter and Chickens

Wholesale prices list shows spring chickens at 30 cents and 25 for leghorns, country butter around 10 to 12 cents, creamery butter about 33 to 38 cents, flour middlings near 2.00, standard middlings at 1.80, and bale hay ranging 28 to 30 dollars per ton, with retail items including local flour per barrel at 7.50 and 12 pound bags at varied rates. A note accompanies the rates disclaiming no responsibility for typographical errors.

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