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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1922

Page

8

Peculiar Toothache Remedy Attributed To Middle Ages

Peculiar belief from medieval times links toothache relief to serpent skin steeped in vinegar. The account notes common remedies once popular among the public of that era.

Lynches Negro near Brentwood Wayne County

William Byrd a Negro living near Brentwood Wayne County was shot to death by a mob and burned. He had been accused of killing B W Moody a local farmer and had seriously wounded another man and shot a third in the arm. The incident followed a group of Macon Negro workers arriving at Moody’s farm.

Associated Press Savannah William Byrd Brentwood Wayne County Byrd B. W. Moody Macon Moody

Cedar Grove News Notes and Community Meeting

Cedar Grove Va May 30 The first regular meeting of the community league of Little Mountain will be held Friday night June 2. By laws to be adopted and a debate on whether education is more beneficial than money. Fremont Dick and the Bailey lead the affirmative while Lewis and Dorsey lead the negative. Mrs Samuel Presnell is ill with cancer under Dr Dutton care. A Christian Endeavor Rally and all day service will be at Pleasant next Sunday. Little Mountain Sunday Schools will not meet Sunday but will attend. Preparation for the children's day service and picnic on June 10 at the grove near the church. Measles outbreak reported with most cases improving.

Cedar Grove Community League of Little Mountain Fremont Dick the Bailey Else Lewis Ottie Dorsey Samuel Presnell Dutton Christian Endeavor Pleasant Va Moe Witt Nea T Grove

How to Repair Loose Nail and Falling Plaster

When a nail loosens and plaster peels, soak cotton with thick glue, wrap around the wall and push back into place. Press firmly so the nail sets securely and the plaster reattaches.

Memorial and children's day services planned in Brucetown

Personal notes from Brucetown report Memorial services set for Sunday June 4 at 11 a.m. in the village cemetery and children's day exercises that evening at 8 o clock. Invite extended to the public. Also list of local visits and guests from Martinsburg Berryville Reading and Rest with local residents and families hosting gatherings.

Frank Swimley Jesse Russell Clarke County Johnetia Wright Lawson Adrian Hardesty Webb Hardesty Thomas Berryville S. J. Swimley Irvin Huyette Amos Huyette Reading Ww. B. Timberlake

Virginia to Launch Drive to Make Dryest State

In Richmond on May 30 a drive to make Virginia the dryest state in the union was unveiled after an executive session of state agents Synod and attorneys for the prohibition department. Prohibition Commissioner Harry B. Smith said the aim is to improve conditions, noting counties are mixing weak enforcement with better local cooperation though moon shining thrives near city markets.

Richmond Virginia Union Py Synod State Prohibition Department Prohibition Harry B. Smith Co Issioner Smith

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