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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1920

Page

6

Leopard Cannot Change Its Spots In The Spotlight

An odd mixed page note promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable liver remedy and avoidance of calomel warnings. It blends with local items: Thanksgiving gatherings at Rey C D Lambert's, cantata planning at the village Sunday school, and visits from residents such as Mr. George Wright and Mr. Harry Jefferson.

Dodson Frederick George Wright Dan Harry Jefferson Attisburgh Jefferson Edward Smith Gladys Byrd Purcell

Reliance News Briefs Highlight Local Social and Visits

Nov 30 Reliance Va news notes J Cooley and wife of Lacy Springs visit the formers mother ill at Hyattsville Md. C E Cooley and family in Thanksgiving gatherings with relatives in Glade Cooley schooling at Valley College Pa. Mrs Baker returns to Irbyville. Jimaty and others spend holiday with Mrs Willie.

IC VA J. If Lacy Springs Peetan C. Cooley Ngton Retson Lucy - K. K. Grover Hyattsville Irmer Reliance Seprel Ag Chdel A. We Cooley C.C C. BaCooley Bertha

From Brucetown News Briefs

From Brucetown Nox notes a Thanksgiving visit with Miss Corco as a guest. Albert Clenden ll accompanied by his sister and departed for Dead Virginia for a weekend.

Corco Albert Clendenll Virginia

Denver Journey Ailing Woman Seeks Renewal With Milks Emulsion

A reader recounts a two year chronic cough improving after traveling to Denver and trying Milks Emulsion. The testimonial praises the product as a nutritious remedy that rebuilt strength, weight, and health, claiming a full recovery and urging others to try the emulsion with a money back guarantee.

Illinois Denver

Thanksgiving Sociales and Local Visits In Bunker Hill

Thanksgiving events and weekend visits fill Bunker Hill W Va with a list of local residents and visitors. Families from Martinsburg Carlisle Darkesville Berkeley Dry Run Authors and Carlisle area share meals, visits, and illness notes with community updates and a church fundraiser surpassing two hundred dollars.

Bankers Urge Heavier Penalty for Bank Robberies

The Virginia Bankers Association executive council in Norfolk proposes tougher laws. They will task the legislative committee to submit to the next General Assembly measures increasing penalties for bank robberies following a rising statewide trend.

Norfolk Virginia Bankers’ Association Citizens’ Bank Association General Assembly

Poisoned Wheat Formula for Mice by Wigginton Method

A historical recipe describes preparing poisoned wheat using hot water sugar and strychnine for mice. It instructs dissolving strychnine, cooking 1 1/2 pecks of wheat with sugar, stirring at intervals to coat each grain, and ensuring the mixture dries before cooling.

Provisions Eyed to Strengthen Legislation Deterrence

The council discussed adding provisions to proposed legislation to increase deterrence by harsher sentences. It planned February conferences with the various groups forming the state association to shape the measure.

County Roll Call Praise From Fourteenth District

The Red Cross roll call closed November 26. Returns from Middletown Grimes Gameshore Chambersville Albin and Barnt Factory reported, and their result is most satisfactory. Fre atick county has always taken full responsibility and should not fail in this effort. Workers in remaining sections urged to hasten returns. Mrs H D Fuller Director of 4th Roll Call.

Red Cross Middletown Grimes Gameshore Chambersville Albin and Barnt H. D. Fuller 4Th Roll Call

Result of High Barrel Prices

A Kansas City dispatch in the New York Packer reports a statement by the president of a major Eastern cooperage house warning that the current high barrel prices will have serious future effects. Barrel makers have felt price-driven demand changes, similar to apple growers shipping in bulk this season.

Kansas City New York

Hogue Creek Local Notes highlight community visits

Mount Williams Virginia reports from Newport News and nearby towns describe visitors, family gatherings, and illness news. Rev C K Welch conducts revival at Mt Olive with hopeful conversion, and local churches announce services across Mt Hebron Pleasant Grove and Laurel Hill with Christian Endeavor.

West Frederick Mt. Hebron Pleasant Grove Laurel Hill Christian Endeavor W. H. Sampsell

Foley Kidney Pills Publicized by Personal Testimony

A historical advertised testimonial promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a trusted remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. The narrative cites a September 1913 illness and a woman’s recovery after using the product, urging others to try the genuine remedy over imitations.

Revival continues at Christaim Church with local clergy

From Trone Local Notes in Trone Virginia Rev A W Andes and Rev G C Langford conduct a revival at Christaim Church Thanksgiving morning sees Mr Lameford return home The Bethel revival postponed due to Mrs Grosscup illness The stork visit brings a fine boy to Mr and Mrs Charles Kump Bertha Anderson of near Inswood visits area Miswy Bertha Anderson stays with Mabson family Martinsburg moves into Samuel Giffin house Mason is a carpenter.

Trone A. W. Andes G. C. Langford Christaim Church Lameford Bethel Inswood Mabson Martinsburg Samuel Giffin Mason

Refuge area social notes report Thanksgiving gatherings

Local residents recount visits and illness updates as Thanksgiving festivities wind down. Miss Gaily McCauley returns to Washington after the holiday. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Cyrus Ebersole, Rev J R Collis, and families from Refuge and nearby towns.

Personal notes from Canterburg and local notices

Notes from Canterburg dated Nov 30 mention Bernard Towland and Henry with valuable horses, Thanksgiving visits by Fay Clemons and William, and families planning to move to Stephen City. Also reports Robert Suddith returning from Illinois and Harvard White visiting Clemons. Public notice concerns Charles Hardy estate with a commission to report on assets, creditors, and priorities, with further court actions in Winchester Virginia.

Can’ Urg Bernard Towland Henry Oi Fay Clemons M. William H.ro Clemons Wadesbire Homer Golliday Stephen City Robert Suddith Illinois Saifrs Harvard White Clemons Double Telephone Company Martha’ Bowman

Local Family Notes and Names in Gainesboro Area

Mention of Grace Put and Reschrints school at Gainesboro with Thanksgiving plans. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Painter hosts. Farmers in the area report cholera losses. Drifts of visiting relatives include Joe Matotteeger with daughter Mrs. Russel Rittenour. Mrs. Bud Bray of Martinsburg W Va visiting sister-in-law Mrs. E J Alvin. Charles Ritthenliel son T W Kitchen joins the U S Navy Petite repository. Miss Annin Sandy ill.

Gainesboro B. C. Painter Joe. Matottteeger Russel Rittenour Bud Bray Martinsburg W. Va E. J. Alvin Charles Ritthenliel Soirnce T. W. Kitchen United States Navys Annin Sandy

Classified Ads Fragment Summary

Classified ads list dry oak and pine binding for sale id John providing contact. includes lost small gold ladies Mignon watch at Thanksgiving football game reward. Star office listing at 29 2 Lanes.

Ae John Rmer Mignon Watth Star Office

Damascus Red Cross captain joins Arab service after withdrawal

Mrs Anna L. Finer of Damascus a captain in the Syrian Army had charge of the social service in Syria under the Arabs. She went to Damascus with the Red Cross and when this was withdrawn she was asked by the Arabs to remain.

Anna L. Finer Damascus Syria Red Cross

Decree References Estate of Harrison P Whitacre

The Circuit Court orders reference to a Commissioner in Chancery to inquire report and settle the estate of Harrison P Whitacre deceased including real and personal assets taxes and creditor accounts. The Commissioner will convene creditors and executors Elizabeth Darlington and R B L Whitacre and begin January 1926 in Winchester Virginia with continued sessions as needed.

Waham H. Hardy Circuit Court Frederick Foxe Charles Hardy Willam G. Hardy Baja Frederick County Winchester W. Water Street Fittan Vane Fiarrinon Pierce Whitacre Circuit Court of Et Co Harrison P. Whitacre Harrison P Whitacre Elizabeth Darlinggon R. B. L. Whitacre Circuit Rt W. Waterstreet

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