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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1923
Page
2
Near Manning schoolhouse on the Shenandoah's east side, a man who had threatened self harm was found after relatives called. Constable Smith investigated from Charles Town and reported no inquest was needed. Two sons survive.
The Harmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester appointed guardian of Geraldine Virginia Lamp, a minor, by order of the Circuit Court of Frederick County. The child is the daughter of Lee M. Lamp and benefits from the guardianship in ongoing proceedings.
In the will of the late Elisha Orndorff a guardian was named for his granddaughter by designating Mr. H. H. Fuller of the bank. Fuller declined to serve and the bank's trust department was substituted as guardian.
The Winchester District Conference of the M. E. Church South will convene at Edinburg on October 26 27. Dr H C Morrison will be present and preach Opening sermon led by Rev J H Balthison on the 25th at 9 am. Committee on Preachers License Revs B V Switzer J C Hooks G W Gaither. Committee on Orders and Admissions Revs J H Wilhite W M Compton W R Hardesty.
The October Virginia crop report says the apple yield is larger than anticipated but insect and hail damage cut packing. Valley yields exceed earlier estimates while Piedmont results are weaker. national forecast runs to 33,104,000 barrels, up from 31,090,000 last year.
The church will hold holy communion Sunday at 11 a.m. at Centenary Reformed Church. The church school meets at 9:45 a.m. Parents should send children to primary and junior departments and visit the classes. A picture service at 7:30 p.m. presents Abraham and Lot and The Rescue of Lot, with special arrangements after for those needing communion.
Attendees recall a lively jitney social at Centenary Reformed Church on October 11, 1923. The humorously themed menu touted auto related foods and quirky items while prizes honored originality in hats and contest fun.
A letter from Lee J Cave announces his candidacy for the office of Supervisor of the Opequon Magisterial District. He asks voters for support on November 6 and pledges to govern honestly without owed favors or apologies, promising faithful performance of duties.
The funeral of Cecil J. Rogers son of Mr and Mrs John B Rogers was held at his home near Clearbrook with Rev Roy Schmucker of the Martinsburg Christ Church officiating. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. He would have been 21 today after a two year battle with stomach cancer. Survived by his parents three brothers and three sisters.
Preaching Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm with Sunday school at 9 45. Men’s Bible class at 9 45 in the church auditorium. other classes in their rooms. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 led by Himble Carpenter. New members be received. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 led by Silas Cather. Choir practice after prayer. Public invited to all services.
An advertisement urges women to use Triumph Pills for irregular or suppressed conditions. It claims safety and dependability and notes the product is not sold at drug stores. Readers are told to write for “Relief” and particulars, free from the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Frederick County voters face a November 6 1923 election to decide on state road bonds as authorized by a 1923 act. Sheriff Luther Pannett lists 16 precincts including Middletown Stephens City Gore and Carpers Valley for the poll.
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