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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1924
Page
2
The Hagerty family home near Altoona continues to keep a shelter open for road travelers. Since a fire destroyed the original barn, a rebuilt structure has remained a welcoming stop along the Lincoln Highway, with Hagerty’s heirs honoring his wish to keep doors open to hoboes at night and provide meals.
An advertisement touts Mentha Pepsin as a cure for indigestion gastritis and stomach distress. It claims rapid relief from gas belching heartburn and nervous symptoms, boasting strong sales in 1921 New Jersey and a money back guarantee through local druggists Frank Baker and Son Boyd Drug Co.
A city resident recalls visitors doing laundry near the barn and rope lines by Hagerty's Barn. A Californian traveler asked about the barn's location, was answered yes, and claimed many traveling friends had stopped there during a western trip.
In the circuit court Lohring Morris of the county relinquishes custody of his son Elwood Morris. Elwood is adopted by A. T Holliday and his wife Carrie Holliday. The order states the Hollidays are proper guardians for a child under 14. The child’s surname is changed to Holliday.
Electric railway executives accuse bus promoters of exploiting the public and pressuring railways, with the report read by G. A. Richardson at the American Electric Railway Association. They say motor bus developers seek purchases via public enthusiasm for gasoline vehicles and urge railways to use buses only as supplements.
Lisbon hotel and restaurant workers walked out demanding a percentage of customers’ bills instead of tipping. They argue the system is common across Europe, benefits employees, and is supported by the traveling public.
Mt Pleasant Virginia items: Mrs Gregg Orndorff and son Jimmie visit Mrs Will Lamp after a recent incident. Ill Taylor Perry remains at home, with daughter E S Grndoff from Star Tannery briefly visiting. Daughter Charlie Lockhart of Winchester joins him. John P Boyce of Powell Fort stayed with sister Isabelle Perry as farmers finish threshing.
Advert says Joint-Ease relieves spine and joint pain with nightly massage. It claims easy help for stiff swollen inflamed joints and is sold by Boyd Drug Company Franck Baker and Son and other pharmacists for 60 cents.
The son of the late President Garfield publicly supports John W. Davis for president. He frames his backing as personal and criticizes the Republican party's handling of foreign policy, tariffs, and public trust while voicing support for Davis as a leader aligned with liberal convictions.
In this neighborhood this week Mr John Perry lost a cow dying after eating apples. Mrs Ashby Loy and children visited her parents one evening recently. Miss Dorothy Orndoff spent a night with Miss Mary V Perry. Master Emmett Boyce of Yedlow Springs visits grandparents Mr and Mrs James A Boyce. Bucher Bros of Mountain Falls moved their sawmill to John B Perrys for a local job. Ames Anderson teaches a local school with small attendance.
Sunday gatherings featured Mrs. Warner Dyke with stepdaughter Miss Bessie Dyke visiting Mrs. Margaret Mithon. Mrs. Will Lamp visited relatives in Winchester. Mr and Mrs BD C Allamong and their sons Raymond and Harvey with Miss Martha Frye spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Perry.
New Orleans October 8. Federal Judge Foster ruled he lacked jurisdiction to block Louisiana printing of a ballot that excludes La Follette electors. The ruling leaves the independent electors off the ballot and ends the appeal.
The United States Assay Office building at 15 Wall Street, reassembled stone by stone, becomes the American Museum of Art wing in Central Park. It will open November 10 with 18 rooms exhibiting seventeenth to early nineteenth century American furniture silverware glass and pottery.
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