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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1920

Page

3

Divorce Proceedings In Winchester Court April 14 1920

Georgie Davis sues Royal Davis for divorce on grounds desertion. Royal Davis is nonresident of Virginia. he must appear within 15 days after publication to protect his interest. Order requires weekly publication in The Evening Star for four weeks and posting at the courthouse door by May 3 1920. Clerk J B Beverley signs.

Corporation Winchester Clarence A. Bush Frances Bush Virginia J.B. Beverley Corporation Court City of Wincheste Georgie Davis Wevee Royal Davis J. B Beverley

Perseptin Peroxide Antiseptic For Throat and Noses

Trade notice for Perseptin peroxide antiseptic powder marketed to treat enteric throat and nasal conditions. Sold by all druggists with a call to give it a trial. Includes a cheeky mock testimonial and a jab at a rival product.

Perseptin Chermibal Co

Daniels Defends Navy Against Sims Charges

Secretary Daniels told the Senate committee that Rear Admiral Sims' accusation of Navy unpreparedness was unfounded and warned the public that the charges were uninformed. He cited the general board's four year lead in planning naval actions in the Atlantic prior to World War I.

Associated Press Washington Daniels Sims Navy Department Senate Sims- Daniels Badger General Board Atlantic

Will Probated for Theophilus F. Fawcett in County Court

The will of Theophilus F. Fawcett who died at his home in Fawcetts Gay has been admitted to probate in the circuit court. The 1912 instrument names wife Bobbie Fawcett as primary beneficiary with possible division between Virginia and Robert Dewey Fawcett after debts are settled. Executors include C. T. Fawcett, who has posted a $2,000 bond.

Theophilus F. Fawcett Fawcetts Gay Uy Instrument Wex Messrs T. ¥. Kinzel T. KR. Cather Virginia Robert Dewey Fawcett Pane Pawecett C. T. Fawcett

American Legion Launches Nationwide Membership Drive

The American Legion begins a national membership drive Monday May 17 with about 9 500 posts participating and a goal of one million new members. Governors proclaim American Legion Week as volunteers and allied groups boost outreach to ex service members while the campaign stresses low dues and non political, non military stance.

American Legion Robert \. Conrad Winchester The Red Cross Knights of Columbus Community Service, Incorporated Salvation Army He Legion Legion Communist Party “of America

Frost Spare Winchester Apple District in Sudden Cold

Large commercial growers say frost spared Winchester apple district last night as buds endured the sudden cold. Early morning frost was sighted in several areas, but trees with lush foliage protected the fruit from damage despite rapid temperature fall yesterday afternoon.

Winchester

Mrs. Stuart Reported Improving After Critical Illness

The condition of Mrs. Stuart, wife of Dr. B C Stuart, who has been critically ill at the hospital, was reported as improved today.

Salvation Army appeal targets Virginians for funds

The Salvation Army urges residents of Winchester and surrounding Virginia areas to donate now or campaigns will end by June as funds on hand are insufficient. State director Lee Garber notes Virginia trails behind other states in first days of the drive while neighboring states report strong responses.

Winchester Virginia Salvation Army Head Virginie North Lina Georrida Mr. Lee

Baptists Denounce Wet Governor in Southern Convention

The Southern Baptist Convention report condemns a state governor for opposing the constitution while promising to keep the state as wet as the Atlantic. The committee withholds the governor’s name, praising loyal Americans and urging honest friends of law and order to seek office.

Associated Press Washington Committee On Temperance and Social Service Southern Baptist Convention United States Atlantic

Whitacre Couple Wed in Cumberland Ceremony

Ray Wolford and Migs Collie E Keiter both of Whitacre were married today in Cumberland. The groom is a son of George Wolford and the bride a daughter of F T Keiter.

Ray Wolford Migs Collie E. Keiter Whitacre Cumber George Wolford F.t.keiter

Mrs R W Painter Dies in County

Mrs Sallie Painter wife of R W Painter died at her home near Stephensons in this county early this morning of dropsy She was about 70 years old and had formed a wide circle of friends in the neighborhood Survived by husband two sons John Morrison and Millard Painter two sisters Mary and Nancy Morrison and one brother George Morrison all in the West Funeral set for Monday afternoon at 3 o clock Rev O D Lambert to conduct with interment at Bruce town graveyard

Sallie Painter R. W. Painter Stephensons Gholved John Morrison Millard Painter Mary Nancy Morrison George Morrison Weat O. D. Lambert Brucetown

In Memory of Maude Brown Grim Devoted Wife and Sister

Sacred to the memory of Maude Brown Grim who departed this life May 19 1919. Gone but not forgotten memories linger around us still as time passes we miss you more. Written by her sister with sorrow and hope to meet again beyond the mist.

Maude Brown Grim

Martial Law Declared in Central and Northern Russia

A decree from the central executive committee dated May 11 proclaims martial law in central and northern Russia including Archangel and surrounding provinces, effective immediately.

Russia Associated Press Moscow Central Executive Committee Central Archangel

French Start Troop Withdrawal in Frankfort and Darmstadt

Paris reports French forces have begun withdrawing from the Frankfort and Darmstadt region though formal evacuation orders are not yet issued by the government.

Associated Press Paris Frankfort Darmstadt

One Bishop Elected and Turkish Sultan Rumor

Des Moines reports Dr. I. Bully of Boston University was elected bishop on the Methodist Episcopal ballot. Constantinople broadcasts a rumor that the Turkish sultan will abdicate in protest against the harsh terms of the peace treaty presented by the allied powers.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Bully Boston University Shas Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference Constantinople Turkey

Death of Mr. Aaron Bishop in Whitacre County

Mr. Aaron Bishop died at his daughter Mrs. I. D. Shade’s home near Reynolds Store after a long illness. He is survived by Mrs. Shade and Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Shade is noted, Mrs. Miller mentioned, and Dr. Anderson recently visited Mrs. Shade. Other local notes report Mrs. Barrow and family, a newborn boy for Mr. and Mrs. Omps, and Mr. R. L. Whitacre building new pours for Clarence Omps.

Whitacre Aaron Bishop I. D. Shade Reynolds Store Shade Miller Oar T. Bageant Anderson Staige Dolan Yds Omps R. L. Whitacre Clarence Omps Misa Ios- Barrow Eyser W. Va

Bunker Hill Budget Notes Local Happenings

In Bunker Hill West Virginia on May 16 the Gi Vv. R. R. agent J. M. Miller welcomes a newborn son. Katherine Laise visits Mason Dixon. W B Clemening visits Martinsburg. Yona Petrie visits Mrs O B LeFevre in Pittsburgh. Rev Wolf holds nightly Presbyterian services. Laise departs for Philadelphia on business. Harris family mourns death in Loudoun county. Henry Cline named clerk at C V RR station, Laise promoted to Mason Dixon agent. Local Odd Fellows prep for Martinabure initiation. 101st anniversary to be celebrated at Thornwood Hall.

Bunker Hill W. Va J. M. Miller Gi Vv. R. R Stork Katherine Laise Mason Dixon W. B. Clemening Martinsburg Yona Petrie Pittsburgh O. B. LeFevre Wolf Presbyterian Church Kenneth ‘Laise Philadelphia Harris Loudoun County Henry Cline C. V. RR R. Atation Marvin. Laise Martinabure Thornwood Hall

Local Notes From Macedonia Virginia

Miss Grace Stouffer visits the Stouffer family in Macedonia as Maude Strickler and a son stay with relatives. Mr. C I Jacobs returns home from an illness. Mrs Mason of Jubilee recovering from injuries in a recent accident. Will Craig visits his son Miller Craig in Painters Hill. Mr and Mrs Smith spend Tuesday in Winchester.

Macedonia C. I. Jacobs Mason Jubilee Maude Strickler Grace Stouffer Montana D. K. Stouffer Will Craig Miller Craig Painters Hill BR. Smith Winchester

Little girl Virginia Taylor laid to rest in Mount Hebron

The remains of Virginia Taylor died of mumps in Washington D C arrived here noon and were taken to her grandmother Mrs F P Midler. A brief service was held at the stove and she was buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Floral offerings reflected the affection of schoolmates and friends. Her mother was ill and did not attend. She leaves parents and two sisters Bernice and Ruth.

Virginia Taylor A. W. Taylor Washington, D. C F. P. Midler Mount Hebron Yaa Virginia Bernice Ruth Virinis

Q-Ban Hair Tonic Claim Boosts Hair Growth

An advertisement touts Q-Ban Hair Tonic as stopping dandruff and hair loss while rapidly restoring vigor and thickness. It promises roots absorb the tonic quickly, filling bald spots with new hair and coloring, urging readers to buy a bottle at local stores.

The Modern Joke Fragment Gazette

fragmented OCR reads like a garbled table of archaic phrases about feegelistorias and tyrants. it mentions tor ts and a tainted scene with references to cain and abel, evoking distant mythic or satirical themes without clear event details.

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