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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1924

Page

5

Kelloggs Bran Claims Health Boost in Two Weeks

A testimonial letter from Arlington H. Carman of Patchogue New York says Kellogg's Krumbled Bran improved his chronic constipation in two weeks, outperforming twenty years of medicine. The ad argues regular bran stimulates the bowels, cleanses, and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.

Arlington H. Carman Patchogue N. Y Carman Kellogg’s Kellogg ’S Battle _Creek All Grecera

Moonshine Cans Found by Children Near Opequon Creek

Several five gallon tin cans believed to have contained moonshine liquor were found by children along Opequon Creek near Spout Spring, five miles east of Winchester. Adults confirmed a strong odor and some remaining liquid, suggesting disposal by bootleggers at the Berryville Pike bridge.

Opequon Creek Berryville Road Winchester Star Today Spout Spring Opequon Bridge Berryville Pike

Farm for sale on Millwood road near Boyce

82 acre farm with a good house on Millwood road 2.5 miles from Boyce. Asking price 2600 dollars with 1000 dollars down and the rest to suit purchaser. Apply F M Kremer R 1 Box 78 City.

Millwood Road Boyce F. M. Kremer

Card of Thanks for Henry Bartlett

The family of the late Henry Bartlett extends sincere thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy.

Henry Bartlett

In sad remembrance of Anna Mary Baker

A short loving remembrance for Anna Mary Baker who died at one year old. The verse recalls her beauty and purity, speaks of heaven, and notes a father and sister will still bring flowers to the grave.

Anna Mary Baker Darling Evermore Cave Pearl

Miss Devereux in a Colonial Costume

A Washington Star society photo shows Miss Anne Devereux in colonial tea attire worn February 22 at Mrs. Robert E. Lee’s home for the Monticello fund. Daughter of Dr and Mrs J R Devereux of Chevy Chase, she was introduced to Washington society earlier this winter and recently starred in a major benefit performance.

Washington Star Anne Devereux Susan Reid Williams Robert E. Lee Washington Monticello Fund

In Loving Memory of Mattie E Boyd

In loving remembrance of our dear mother and mother in law Mattie E Boyd who departed this life three months ago. We miss your loving face and your kind, your memory helps us endure. By her son Strother and daughter in law Sadie.

Strother Sadie

Personal notices from town travel for shopping and visits

Mr. Frank Lovett of Sample Shoe Store left for New York and Philadelphia to buy stock. Mrs. William Bowers returned home near Baltimore after visiting her parents. Miss Mollie Wood departed for Philadelphia and New York to visit friends. Mr. S. D. Nathanson of Nathanson Company went to New York City to buy spring and summer merchandise. Mrs. Frank J. Russell came home from Richmond after visiting her son. Mrs. J. A. Richard and Mildred Richard returned from Baltimore to enroll at Goucher College next year. The Misses Motter left for Cumberland to visit relatives and friends.

Frank Lovett Sample New York Philadelphia William Bowers Baltimore William Emister South Kent Street Mollie Wood The Nathanson Company New York City Richmond James Russell J. A. Richard Mildred Richard Miss Richard Goucher College

Famine Strikes Western Ireland Amid Severe Distress

AP reports great distress in western Ireland where conditions rival the 1848 famine. Trade downturn in England lowers Irish prices and demand for labor, forcing farmers in poor districts to eat seed potatoes meant for next crop.

Associated Press Dublin Ireland England

Farm Sale Listings Covering Multiple Virginia Auctions

A chronological sales directory lists buyers and sale items across counties, detailing stock and implements, horses, cattle, hens, household goods, and real estate. Entries name sellers from Berryville to Winchester and adjacent towns with dates from March to April, including notable estates and administrator cases.

H. W. Rutherford Berryville W. P. Harris Stephens City Geo. Wyneoop Jno. Ebert Welltown W. S. Bromley C. E. Dunn Red Bud Road A. M. Hanntm Winchester Hayfield Dorsey Bros J. H. Woolingham and Sons Summit Point C. N. Garvin High View W. Va C. R. Fogle Red Bud Farm Ben Byers Rippon Isaac Ebert Boyce W. F. Ramey Stine Farm O. B Jesse Willey Middletown J. W. Larrick Chambersville

Co operative plan adopted by B and C on railroad shops

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad begins a cooperative program in 44 repair shops to stabilize employment. Local shop committees will meet with road officers to discuss planning and work, with wage and grievance talks continuing separately.

Associated Press Baltimore Baltimore ,and Ohio Railroad Company

Coolidge Hopes Senate Panel Recommends Mellon Tax Bill

President Coolidge reaffirmed support for the Mellon tax plan principles and provisions. He would not say if he would veto or approve a hypothetical compromise but urged the Senate finance committee to report the Mellon bill with minor changes to improve effectiveness.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge Senate Finance Committee

North River name origins and Napoleon breeches anecdote

The Hudsons lower river was called North river since Dutch settlement days in New Jersey, marking its position north of New Jersey and south of Manhattan. A Napoleonic anecdote recalls M Baylé handing Napoleon breeches he wore the previous day and the emperor tossing them to a sentinel.

North River Hudson New Jersey Manhattan Jerseys Delaware South River Napoleon M. Baylé

Making of ice shows coal as the major cost factor

The passage explains that in artificial ice making the largest expense is coal used to generate heat for steam expansion and to run the machinery, while water and labor are comparatively cheap.

Randolph-Macon Woman's College praised for student looks

Miss Jean G Hutton of Los Angeles and Miss Virginia Franks of New York visit Randolph-Macon Woman's College to study moral and religious conditions among students. She praises the 750 students and Lynchburg survey results, noting high moral and religious tendencies. Virginia Barr and Mary Rosenberger are among the 750 students highlighted.

Randolph-Macon Jean G. Hutton Los Angeles Virginia Franks New York Vassar Hutton Lynchburg College Charles FE. Rugh Institute For Social and Religious Research Virginia Barr Frank Barr Mary Rosenberger John W. Rosenberger Winchester Wo Man's College

William C. Marshall III Ill With Grippe Complications

William C. Marshall III, prominent retired Worcester figure, educator and fruit grower, shows slight improvement after a grippe illness of about ten days. He developed heart involvement during the attack and has been ill at his South Stewart Street home. A former principal of the Episcopal Female Institute, he now concentrates on fruit growing and serves on the City School Board.

William C. Marshall Winchester South Stewart Street Marshall Episcopal Female Institute

Baby Girl Arrives at Garfield Hospital Washington DC

Announcement from Meg and Mrs H C Marsh reports the birth of a baby girl on February 29 at Garfield Hospital Washington DC. The child is named Pegsy Lou Tanquary Marsh and Mrs Marsh is formerly Miss Lucy Tanquary of the punty.

Meg H. C. Marsh Garfield Hospital Washington D. DC Marsh Lucy Tanquary Punty Pegsy Lou Tanquary Marsh

Train Control Not Yet Practical

Eighty nine railroads petition the Interstate Commerce Commission asking to modify its order on automatic train control devices. They seek to set aside part of the requirements and delay the effective date, arguing that the devices are imperfectly developed and experimental use does not justify wide adoption due to high costs and uncertain safety gains.

Associated Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Conveyances of City Real Estate Recorded

Local conveyances include a deed from M A Doran et al to Lucretia Wood Ely for a lot on South Stewart street at 8040 dollars. J N Goodetux to Fred H Hable for a double house at 612 and 614 South Main for 2500 dollars. W C Licklider et al to William R and Cora Ebersole for a Berryville pike lot for 500 dollars or less. I M Orndorff et al to John Shanholtz and wife for a house and lot on Charles street for 2500 dollars.

Corporation Clerk's Office M. A. Doran Lucretia Wood Ely South Stewart Street J. N. Goodetux Fred H. Hable South Main W. C. Licklider William R Cora Ebersole Berryville Pike I. M. Orndorff John Shanholtz Charles Street

Oil shares lead market slide in forenoon trading

Mixed movements marked the New York stock market forenoon as active selling hit oil shares with Pierce oil preferred down 6.25 to 20.14 as the year’s low. Norfolk and Western climbed to 117.75 and American Can helped ease selling pressure while call money opened at 4.5 percent.

Associated Press New York Pierce Oil Norfolk and Western

Ely's Cream for Head Colds and Catarrh Opens Nostrils

Advertises Ely's Cream to relieve head colds and nasal congestion. Claims to unclog nostrils and clear the head by applying antiseptic cream into the nose for instant relief.

Ely

President seeks seasoned Denby replacement for Navy

Washington March 4 President Coolidge searches for a seasoned executive to succeed Edwin B Denby as secretary of the Navy but final decision has not been reported yet.

Washington Coolidge Edwin B. Denby Navy

German Experts Advancing Carbon Monoxide Gas Risk

Paris reports March 4 that French chemist Dr Pierre Louis Rehm cites a new German poison gas, carbon monoxide, possibly created by German schemists. The gas may form microscopic metal carbonyls that penetrate gas mask filters and release lethal carbon monoxide.

Associated Press Paris Germany Pierre Louis Rehm

Condict Family Arrives for Winter Visit in Water

Mrs J D Condict and her daughters Rosalind and Kathi from Madison New Jersey have arrived in Water for a several day visit with her son in law and Mrs Harry D Albin at 4 Home on West Cecil Street after spending the winter in Beach Florida.

J. D.condict Rosalind Kathi Condict Madison, N. J Beach Fla En Mer Harry D. Albin West Cecil Street

New Dining Table Top Hinged for Adjustable Use

The top of a new dining table is hinged to permit adjustable positioning. The design allows the user to modify the surface for varied dining or work needs, enhancing versatility and space efficiency.

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Colonial Theatre the Earl and Rial Revue Monte Blue Marie Prevost Allah Mary Alden David Copperfield Charles Dickens Coogan Pathe Review Keen Kutter Stover Clark Jewel Nesco Keen Kutter Kord Fordson Tractors Babb Brothers Kent and Water Streets Opequon Miss Devereux Motter Cumberland South Richmond Times-Dispatch Empire Theatre Wm. P. McGuire Polly Walker Dearie Empire Globe Academy of Music Annie Caldwell Jerome Kern Senate House of Delegates Statecraft Atlantic City General Electric Company North Gate Doctor Cook Douglas Gordon MR. Marshall III OF Grippe Complications Stie Neill Libby Libby, Maie Chamberlain Sean Dyria Denby Post
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