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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1920
Page
4
Talbot argues for weekly or semi monthly meetings of city department heads to assess if the city delivers a fair day's work for a fair day's pay. He calls for encouraging local purchasing and a clean definite business administration of city affairs.
The First Ward slate headed by Pat Goimel lists C. R. Anderson W. A. Baker and H. B. Grimm as nominees for local office. The article notes their candidacy and ward alignment.
The poem-like piece describes a mother’s relentless efforts to secure a pardon for Jesse W. Jones, jailed for murder in 1903. It notes petitions to governors, literary verses praising maternal devotion, and a prewar tone critiquing political and social turmoil. The text weaves quotes from Walt Mason amid broader commentary on public mercy and justice.
Continued discussion on speed limits emphasizes balancing road safety with swift fire response. The article argues engines must not be slowed unduly and stresses fair trials of speed claims when emergency vehicles travel at higher rates.
Hayfield Virginia May 3 Mrs Eliza Catherine Rosenberger one of the region s oldest residents observed her eighty first birthday with a family reception at the home of her son and daughter in law Charles M Rosenberger in Hayfield Attending were eight children and ten grandchildren from several states including Winchester Romney and Lehew among others Gifts were exchanged and a tasteful menu was served in a celebratory atmosphere marking filial ties and the long life of the honored matron.
Town May 3 report of the commission on unification of the Methodist Episcopal Church north and south to the general quadrennial conference. The report recommended referring the matter to a special committee and the proposal was adopted.
New York May 3 The Associated Press reports Charles W Morse was indicted by a federal grand jury for violating the Shipbuilding registry act that bans selling American registered vessels to foreign buyers. The indictment details alleged transfers under Morse's control.
The Associated Press reports 37 cotton mills in New Bedford saw about 20,000 workers strike over loom fixer duties. The textile council said 5,000 of 20,000 affected complied within hours. Eighteen corporations run the mills with a weekly payroll of 367000 dollars.
New York May 3 The early market gains faded as buying power waned. Short sellers pushed American Woolen Crucible Steel and General Motors down 5 to 12 points while others fell 1 to 3 points. Call loans at 9 percent, Liberty bonds 3 percent and 4 percent fell to new lows. Supreme Court ruling on US Steel and call loan declines prompted shorts to cover. close remained firm with about 1,150,000 shares traded.
Local residents report visits among Cooper Larrick Orndoff Bowman and Clowser families. Rev C K Welch preached at Mt Olive with two sermons and reminders of May 9 services. Various residents travel to Winchester for family matters and to tend illness.
Mrs J D Arthur has left Linden near town to return to Union South Carolina. She served as a delegate to a Daughters of the American Revolution convention in Washington DC. She also visited her son Major J D Arthur Jr at Camp Humphries Virginia where he joined the West Point teaching staff.
Four schoolmates Thurman Hicks Boyd Hicks Harry Patterson and Lyle Simpson acted as pallbearers at Roy Wise Carver’s funeral at Sunrise Church. Rev Sampson led services with interment in the church graveyard. Roy died Monday at Memorial Hospital after eleven weeks of heart disease. He was ten years old and the son of Minnie Wise Carver and the late Randolph Wise Carver, leaving four sisters Georgie Rosa Madge Irene and two brothers Walter and Randolph Wisecarver.
Norman G. Payne Jr was seven months old, son of Mr and Mrs Norman G Payne Sr of Madison Virginia. The infant died at Memorial Hospital after accompanying his mother during an operation. Funeral held in Madison with interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Survived by one brother. Accompanied by his grandfather W L Payne and Mr John T Jialt.
In an advertisement a resident of Luxar Pa cites relief from backache stiff muscles and rheumatic pains after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims weak bladder and kidney issues are corrected by removing acids from the system and notes the product is sold everywhere.
One of New York's largest department stores announced a 20 percent reduction on its $20,000,000 stock in advertisements in today’s papers. Only $50,000 of merchandise bought under price restrictions is excluded. The move follows government reports of rising prices and is described as a duty to consumers.
Washington May 3 The Supreme Court recessed today until May 17 without issuing a decision on the constitutionality of the prohibition amendment or the enforcement act.
Bayonne New Jersey resident Mrs Anna Sleva reports relief from menstrual pain, headaches, dizziness, and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says she is now married with two children and recommends the remedy to friends. The ad invites others to write for confidential information about women's troubles.
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