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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1920

Page

3

Dr. Augustus Thomson Dies in Summit Point at 73

Summit Point West Virginia October 5 Dr Augustus Pembroke Thomson a well known resident died yesterday after a prolonged illness He survived by his widow Elizabeth McIlhany Thomson seven children two sisters and many relatives He was a Virginia Military Institute cadet and pallbearer for Stonewall Jackson though a physician he spent most of his life in fruit growing in the lower Shenandoala Valley counties aged 73

Summit Point W. Va Augustus Pembroke Thomson Elizabeth McIlhany Thomson John Thomson Warren County Virginia James. M Paul Thomson New Orleans Mary Scott Dorothy Imogene Thomson Washington Berry Grove E.g.boothy Wiliamsburg Paul Jones Huntsville Ala Thomson Virginia Military Institute New Market Stonewall Jackson Shenandoala Valley Poinson

Postseason Series Opens Between Baltimore and St Paul

Baltimore and St Paul pennant winners meet in the new league and seven association postseason series opening in Baltimore this afternoon. Both teams were easy winners in their circuits and the nine game series is billed as a close contest with a strong turnout anticipated for the opener.

Baltimore St. Paul T International Tenuve Jeap. Association Ietetor Teafeather

Honest Way Through Honest Way Through White House Coffee

An advertisement extols Honest Way Through White House coffee as the most dependable uniform and satisfactory daily beverage for thousands of families. It claims grocers carry it or can procure it easily and invites customers to stick with this brand.

White House

W W men lose appeal in draft obstruction case

The United States Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of William D Haywood and 93 I W W members for obstructing the draft during the war. Haywood and most defendants had been free on bond for over a year while appealing.

Chicago United States Circuit Court of Appeals William D. Haywood Industrial Workers of the World Haywood

Army to Sell Surplus Harness Equipment to U S Harness Co

War Department and United States Harness Company of Rawson West Virginia secure contract to dispose of Army surplus harnesses saddles and spare parts. Company will recondition and resell to truckers draymen loggers with price controls to prevent profiteering while government takes a minimum price. Board notes partnership with George B Goetz of Charlestown and a roster of executives across Maryland Ohio Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin.

War Department United States Harness’ Company Rawson W. Va Washington McClellan Department of Arene Unteads United States Harness Company George B. Goetz Charlestown

Risks if Versailles treaty fails threaten U.S. economy and assets

The State Department warns heavy losses could follow if the Versailles peace treaty is not ratified. Former German liners seized at U.S. entry may be surrendered, German properties restored, and wheat and cotton markets disrupted by new German measures. Uncertainty in Germany risks delaying peace and global stability.

United States America State Department Washington Baltimore Sun Germany Department Sun Commission

Unclear U.S. Title to German Ships Under Brussels Pact

The Sun reports that thousands of tons of German ships seized in the war sit idle under the Brussels agreement. Uncertainty remains over ownership as ships have not passed prize court review, risking American interests until title is resolved under the treaty.

Sun United States

Mrs Winkley Dies at Sister's Home After Long Illness

Mrs Suster A Winkley died last night at her sister Mrs Louis Bloyed's residence 418 North Braddock Street after a long illness from complications. She was a Grace Lutheran communicant who lived in the city most of her life and survived by two sisters Mrs Louise Bleyer and Mrs Maxgle Hall of Baltimore. The funeral will be held at her home on North Braddock Street Thursday afternoon.

Suster A. Winkley Louis Bloyed North Braddock Street Louis Winkley Winkley Miss Schum John Andrew Louisa Schum Grace Lutheran Church Louise Bleyer Maxgle Hall Baltimore Baker and Company Finneral North Brad Wes

Funeral service set for Rev A A Kelly officiating

The Rev A A Kelly will officiate the funeral with interment at Mount Hebron cemetery. Pallbearers include M M Lynch Harry M Sartelle William S White J L Maphis W Alexandery Baker and Dr A D Henkel.

A. A. Kelly Messrs M. M. Lynch Harry M. Sartelle William $. White J. L. Maphis W. Alexandery Baker A. D. Henkel

Market summary shows uneven rails and steel stock moves

The report notes high grade rails lagged while cheaper rails softened profits. Shipping and food shares extended gains later, but steel stocks faced profit taking on affiliated issues. Overall closing was irregular with about 08,000 shares changing hands.

Reaction in Steel Shares Leads Market Advance

Trading the stock market this morning, oil, steel, copper, shipping and food shares led gains of 1 to 6 points. Among outstanding issues advancing were Mexican and Pan American Petroleum, Houston Oil, Kennecott and Utah Copper, Atlantic Gulf, American International, United Fruit, and Food Products.

Associated Press New York pan-American Petroleum Houston Oil Kennecott Utah Atlantic Gulf American International United Fruit Food Products

Frederick orchard export apples bring high price to shipper

James R. DdShane and Shernan Brothers report strong first carload of York apples shipped from Frederick County for export. A car was sent via George N. Whitehead representing the Moomaw Fruit Export Service to England, with advices showing a dollar per barrel provisional price.

James R. DdShane Shernan Bros Frederick County Yorks George N. Whitehead Moomaw” Fruit Export Service England

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