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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1919

Page

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Mexican note justifies Carranza on Jenkins case

Mexico defends its refusal to release William C. Jenkins the American consular agent held in Puebla. The note argues the Puebla judge acted within authority and that justice must be served before interceding. It cites limits on executive interference in judiciary and US state court limitations.

Associated Press Washington Mexico State Department William C. Jenkins Puebla Carranza Mexico City United States Jenkins

Mother-in-law Bridegroom Laughs Off Joke in Jersey City

Wilbur B. Broer a Brooklyn rug manufacturer obtained a license to marry Mrs Kate Schoring the mother of his deceased wife. Schoring widow since 1997 has lived in her home since her daughter's death six years ago.

Jersey City Wilbur B. Broer Brooklyn Kate Schoring

Husband Must Support Wife in Virginia Court

Clinton Carpenter, a woolen mill employee from Hagerstown Maryland, faced a non support charge in a Virginia police court after his wife testified he deserted her over two years ago. He pleaded guilty and was ordered to post a 260 dollar bond to pay five dollars weekly for one year, with potential increases later, while his wife returns home to Maryland. The judge cited Virginia law requiring spousal support and noted divorce as the proper remedy for ending the obligation.

Clinton Carpenter Carpenter Hagerstown Maryland Berryville Talbot Winchester Woolen Mills James P. Reardon Commonwealth Justice Talbot

Umbrella Theft Notice At Barr's Store Porch

A notice states that the person who took an umbrella from Barr's Store porch should return it with no questions asked. otherwise action will be taken. Signed by John Brubaker of 448 North Main Street.

Barr John Brubaker Main Street

Odd Fellows to Gather for Sermon Service

Special notice calls all Odd Fellows and visiting members to meet at LO. O. F. Hall on Sunday evening, November 30 at 7 o'clock to attend the sermon. Order of Secretary.

Odd Fellows LO. O. F. Hal

Funeral for Mrs Barbour Held in Martinsburg and Frederick

The funeral of the late Mrs Harland W Barbour took place Monday with relatives meeting near Martinsburg at 10 o clock. Services were held at Rest Chapel in Frederick County Virginia conducted by Rev R F Schmucker and Rev Mr Lawrence of Ridgeway. She leaves a husband a three week old infant a mother and grandmother and many relatives. Interment was at Red Chapel Cemetery beside her father. Pallbearers listed from Martinsburg.

Harland W. Barbour Houe Martinsburg Rest Chapel Frederick County R. F. Schmucker Mr. Lawrence Ridgeway Baltimore Jennie Pultz Elizabeth Hill Chambersburg Red Chapel Robert and Whiere William Miller Joseph Grove Lawrence Smith Marion Gano Harmony Horner Marvin Perry

Fined In Court For Poaching

Winchester hunters Herbert Athey and Hugh Rehill were fined a total of 8.25 dollars plus costs each by Justice Tavenner in the county magistrate's court for poaching on Arthur S. Wright land north of town. Fines and costs were paid.

Herbert Athey Hugh Rehill Winchester Justice Tavenner Arthur S. Wright

Properties for sale and real estate offerings

Opportunity to purchase very reasonable properties includes a modern frame dwelling on South Washington street with adjoining lot a modern dwelling on Gerard street seven rooms and bath electric lights gas sleeping porch brick dwelling on Main street good rear lot a business property and dwelling center town seven acres mostly in fruit with dwelling adjoining Winchester five acres with dwelling within city limits plus good bonds for sale Hansbrough Carter Insurance Loans Investments Reserve your table at Hotel Evans for Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner.

Washington Street Gerard Street Main Street Winchester

Thanksgiving letter by West Virginia governor harsh on selfishness

Governor John J. Cornwell condemns radical agitation in West Virginia in a Romney Review Thanksgiving letter. He argues Europe seeks aid but Americans show selfishness, warns that anti property and pro‑anarchy rhetoric threatens law and state authority as violence grows and arms are bought.

John J. Cornwell West Virginia Todday The Romney Review Europe America

Countess Magri Tom Thumb Dies After Long Illness

Countess Magri known as Mrs Tom Thumb died at age seventy seven in Middleboro Mass after a long illness. She toured the world with P T Barnum touring firm. Her husband Count Magri survives. She appeared in vaudeville at the Empire Theater and hosted a reception at Hotel Evans in Winchester.

Associated Press Middleboro Mass Primo Magic Tom Thumb P. T. Barnum Countess Mageri James 8 Hulda Bump Count Magri Countess Magri Empire Theater Hotel Evans Winchester

Comfort for Hurting Feet and Free Foot Examination

An advertisement promises relief for foot pain with a free examination by Dr. Mene Htaes Leet Ted Eas e tt Em t Bo eee Brove Bros on Monday and Tuesday. It also notes apples wanted by Sam Haines in Winchester and mentions new rubber footwear prices from Little Joe's.

Brove Bros

Notice to Fruit Growers Organizes Frederick County

A mass meeting to organize a 4 Fruit Growers Association for Frederick County will be held in the City Court Room at 2 p.m. on Saturday November 29. State Entomologist W. J Schoene will discuss cedar tree cutting. Butler & Gray promote up to date Christmas gifts and electrical handiwork. Mr. Taylor H. Jones of Martinsburg is spending Thanksgiving with his mother.

Frederick County W. J Schoene G. A. Butler Butler & Gray New York Taylor H. Jones Martinsburg W. Va Evening Journal Wil

Farm Sale Notice and Local Event at Mountain View School

A notice states a sale of William H. Smith farm set for the 6th of next month, 183 acres near Hayfield with 75 acres timber and suitability for an apple orchard. Also mentions a Mountain View School gathering on Friday evening Nov 28 at 7:30 with refreshments, public invited. See sale bill in this paper.

Mountain View School William H. Smith Hayfield

Beatley Home Auction At Court House

Announcement for an auction of McCauley property lot numbers 25 26 28 29 11 to be held at the front of the Court House on Monday December 1 at 11 o clock and another sale on November 29 at 1 o clock in front of the Court House Bradford Street address 6018 Brad dock St referenced in the notice.

McCauley Braddock St Court House

Moorefield Southern Railroad Company formed in Hardy County

A meeting in Moorefield elected W. B. Cornwell as president Hetzel Pownell as vice president J. S. Zimmerman as secretary and treasurer and G W McCauley as general counsel for the Moorefield Southern Railroad Company to build a narrow gauge line from Moorefield to near the headwaters of the South Fork of the Potomac. Hardy County Court set December 20 as the bond election date for 25000 in two districts to aid construction. Twenty miles lie in Hardy with plans for twelve miles next year and eight the following year, unlocking timber lands and potential connections to existing Virginia systems.

Romney W. Va Moorefield Southern Railroad Company Moorefield Hardy County South Fork Potomac River Highland Virginia W. B. Cornwell Hetzel Pownell J. S. Zimmerman G. W. McCauley County Court

Winchester Boy Receives Six Months In Prison

Raymond Grim alias Harry DeHaven of Winchester Va was sentenced to six months in the Maryland House of Correction by Judge Wageman in Hagerstown Md. after a jury found him guilty of stealing a bicycle belonging to W H Jacobs of Ridge Avenue.

Raymond Grim Harry DeHaven Winchester Maryland House of Correction Wageman Hagerstown W. H. Jacobs Ridge Avenue Hagerstown Herald DeHaven D. Angle Wolfinger Kay Jor Jacagles Williamsport Adan Hawbaker Jacobs Hawbaker Lieu. Williams Virginia Norfolk and Western Railway Martinsburg Bitner Preston Lane

Front Court Howe at 11 Monday Dec 1st

A brief sporting timetable item notes Howe in the front court scheduled for 11 o'clock on Monday December 1st. The reference lists a sequence of numbers 26 26 28 29 1p as part of the snippet.

Howe

Veteran of World War Marries His Stepmother in Scranton

James Calguire, a World War I A E F veteran, will wed his stepmother Josephine Calguire next Sunday after securing a license. The 28 year old veteran will become stepfather to his four half siblings as his father, who married Josephine five years ago, has died in France.

Scranton James Calguire Calguire Josephine Calguire Josephine Esl James France

Blood Poison Wrecks Health in Frederick Man

Wilbur Cather of North Frederick road suffered long from blood poison and just left Johnem hospital after weeks of care. Doctors report heart lining and red blood cells affected and order ninety days of bed rest with a year free of business duties. No known cure exists.

Wilbur Cather North Frederick Road Johnem Hospital Mr. Cather

We Are to and Which the Past Year Has Afforded Us

A concise reflection on the prior year noting opportunities and changes. It highlights what was available and how it shaped plans and expectations for the future.

War veteran Bernie Whetzel buried after Brest tragedy

Bernie Lee Whetzel, eight year Army veteran who survived World War I, was killed by a thug’s bullet at Brest while ready to sail home. His body reached MOOREFIELD West Virginia for interment after services by Rev. Walter W White of the Methodist Church South. Whetzel died at Camp Merritt in New Jersey.

Moorefield W. Va Bernie Lee Whetzel United States Army Brest Walter W. White Methodist Episcopal Church South Whetzel Camp Merritt

King's Daughters Distribute Baskets

The King's Daughters' Circle gave Thanksgiving food baskets to at least fifteen families yesterday afternoon. Members gathered at Mrs. George W. Kurtz's home on South Main Street to assemble the baskets with substantial food provisions. Cash contributions from circle friends funded extra items.

King's Daughters’ Circle George W. Kurtz South Main Street

Wage Increases Not To Raise Prices To Public

The bulletin reports soft coal operators accepting a 14 percent wage rise for miners with no coal price increase. Some union leaders consider rejecting the offer and continuing the strike amid concerns of a national coal crisis. Miners may convene to decide, while Kanawha field suspensions rise as holidays affect reporting.

Washington United States Garfield United Mine Workers of Tea Charleston W. Way Kanawha Kanawha Coal Operators’ Associa Union Heada

Marriage of Mamie A Gaunt and Dr Walter W Robinson

The Charlottesville Progress notes the marriage of Mamie A Gaunt daughter of Mr and Mrs William Gaunt Clarke county to Dr Walter W Robinson of New York City Miss Gaunt is sister of Mrs Ernest Jones and trained at University Hospital Dr Robinson a native of West Point Massachusetts graduated with highest honors from University Medical School

Mamie A. Gaunt Wiliam Gaunt Clarke County Walter W. Robinson New York City Charlottesville Miss Gaunt Ernest Jones University Hospital Dr. Robinson West Point Mass University Medical School

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