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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1915
Page
2
The New York police chase a chain of murders linked by a single clue a mysterious note and the so called Clutching Hand. A newspaper man follows journalist Kennedy and a famed scientist works to unravel the plot as detectives use every skill to protect victims and catch the culprit.
Elaine is rescued by Kennedy from Bennett’s pursuit and begins plans for rest with Aunt Tabitha. She reflects on recent dangers while reading coverage in the Star and relaxing with Rusty in the Dodge house conservatory. The private life of lawyer Bennett lingers in her thoughts.
In a suspense filled sequence, Elaine Blaine visits Aunt Tabby as Craig Kennedy and ally uncover a master criminal’s hoard. A fireproofing ink trick reveals a fireplace blueprint, while a carved ivory figure hints at Bennett’s hold over the stolen millions and a deadly ruse unfolding at Aunt Tabby’s house.
A Baltimore group arrived Saturday evening and registered at Hotel Jack for the work week. The party included Mr and Mrs John J Kelly Jr Mr and Mrs John B Griffin Mr and Mrs J P Dougherty Mr and Mrs Henry Smith Miss Nellie Kelly Mr and Mrs J J McGrath and Mr D B Taylor.
Mrs Frank Char of Richmond Pennsylvania credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after internal troubles and sleepless nights. She reports improved headaches nerves and energy after using two bottles and urges others to try the product.
Judge Richard Kerr of Staunton Court summoned R. B. Smythe, Harrisonburg News-Record manager, to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt. The action comes from the George B. Keezell faction amid a management dispute of the consolidated papers. Smythe may stay in charge 90 days while posting a $5,000 bond to appeal.
The Golden Rule Bible Class at Braddock Street Methodist Church South drew at least 175 men for the Sunday morning meeting, the largest turnout yet. Henry B Baker taught the class and next Sunday Dr J F Harris of Berryville SM School is slated to visit and likely speak on the lesson.
A planned trip from Berryville to Winchester and a return journey by motor car is described, detailing travel by automobile between the two towns.
Prof G C Starcher of the Virginia Experiment Station spent Saturday at Melvin Greens fruit farm in Apple Pie Ridge Frederick County. He began experiments with cover crops fertilizers and soil cultivation and will return to Blacksburg after his visit.
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