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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1924

Page

2

Chapman Stands Chance of Going to Oxford

Frank Chapman a Woodstock senior at Roanoke College has been endorsed by the faculty as a Cecil Rhodes scholarship candidate to Oxford University England. He has won honors at both the college and Salem High School and is part of the Chapman brothers who hold 11 gold medals for scholarship and oratorical contests. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Hunter Chapman formerly of Winchester now of Woodstock.

Frank Chapman Woodstock Roanoke Colbas Cecil Rhodes Oxford University England Chapman the College Salem High School Chapman Brothers Mr. Chapman Hunter Winchester

Notable Local Relative Mentioned in Lupton Family Note

The text identifies a nephew of Mrs. Mary C. Lupton of this city, indicating a family connection within the Lupton household. Further details are not provided in the available readable segment.

Mary C. Lupton This City

Dead Woman in Page County Reaches Burial

Mrs. Harry Comer aged 24 died of heart disease at her brother-in-law Arthur Comer’s home in Shenandoah Page County. Her husband Harry Comer was not located in time for the funeral. Interment was at Comertown with services by Rev. R J Bennett and Rev H J Dudley. The widow and her three year old son recently moved from Lavalette West Virginia where she was born.

Harry Comer Arthur Comer Shenandoah Page County Preston, Comer West Virginia Comertown R. J. Bennett H. J. Dudley Shenandoah and Luray

Nineveh Local Notes Highlight Death of A. D. Jett

Nineveh Virginia notes report the death of William D. Jett at Honeyville at age eighty. He served in Co D Seventh Virginia Cavalry during the war and was known as a man of fine character and strong family ties to A Scott Jett. Other items include visits to relatives, travel to Delaware, and a local accident when John Bierer broke his leg in a horse incident.

Nineveh A. S. Jett J. M. Jett Royal Alonzo Fuller Delaware Wingfield Welsh Summit Point R. W. Miller Hagerstown Joseph A. Miller John Bierer Irwin Bierer William D. Jett Page County Honeyville A. Scott Jett Co. D Seventh Virginia Cavalry Jett

Local Esteemmarks Family Move to New Home

In a warmly received relocation, Piley and his family settled into the Vi in the house formerly occupied by Mr. Waltem, drawing praise from neighbors who admired Massie’s influence and welcomed the new household.

Piley Waltem Massie

Injured Man From Frederick In Plaster After Crash

Harry E. Hyde of Frederick remains in a large leg cast after surgery at a Hagerstown hospital for a compound fracture near the hip from a Greens Castle Pike crash. His wife and Mrs. A H Jackson of Winchester were killed in the same accident.

Martinsburg W. Va Harry E. Hyde Frederick Hagerstown Hospital Hyde Greencastle Pike A. H. Jackson Winchester

Bunker Hill Locals Share News and Visits

Bunker Hill West Virginia October 11. Mr and Mrs Earl Gardner return from Washington D C with Mrs Nan Boswell and Miss Bessie of that city. Mrs Boswell visits relatives here before returning home. Miss Lamon plans a visit with Hill relatives. Mrs Charley Fisher of New York returns home. Ruth LeFevre visits her aunt Miss Lucy Lamon. Charles Lamon of Fort Seneca Ohio, a former resident, visits relatives. George Pultz of Tiffin Ohio, long ill, is reported much improved.

Bunker Hill W. Va Earl’ Gardner Washington Nan Boswell Bessie Ruth LeFevre Lucy Lamon Charles Lamon Fort Seneca Ohio George Pultz Tiffin

Utah Doctor in 100th Year Keeps Practice in Vernal

Dr H C Hullinger, a VernaI physician approaching age 100, remains active with no glasses and a robust health. Born in Champaign County Ohio, he moved to Utah in 1859 and attributes longevity to a righteous life and self treatment when needed. He has been married three times and has multiple descendants.

Vernal Utah United’ States H. C. Hullinger Hulinger Hale Champaign County Ohio Hullinger

German Motorists Talk Back To Cops On Traffic

Berlin reports a shift in German driving culture as more automobiles appear with the stabilized mark. Pedestrians once dominating streets now face stricter traffic control learned from the United States and England observed by visiting police officers.

Berlin Europe United States England

Ouch Aching Joints and Rheumatic Pain Relief Ad

Try a small trial bottle of St Jacobs Oil to ease rheumatic pain. Claiming instant relief for sore stiff joints and backache, the ad promises quick soothing effects without internal treatment and urges readers to buy at any drug store.

St. Jacobs Oil St. Jacobs Noreless Seaton Jacob Jacobs

Berlin traffic reforms slow pedestrians and drivers at crossings

Police reforms in Berlin produce a noticeable slowdown of foot and vehicle traffic in the city center. Crossing officers and motorists clash as signals lag and pedestrians grow impatient, leaving control still in dispute.

Berlin

Vagrant Mines Threaten Baltic Sea Shipping

Dover Oct 13 reports say several explosive mines, relics of the war, still float in the Baltic Sea and the English Channel. Captains file weekly notices warning crews of the danger to vessels and navigation.

Dover End Baltic Sea English Channel

Mining alert near Goodwin Lightship reported in channel

The report notes vessels in the area of the Goodwin Lightship with a mine sighted off the channel. Other ships traveling from Russia were said to be nearby as a precaution.

Ontwoerp Goodwin Pe Cate Ussin

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Rank Chapman Oxford Bessmer 11 REO FORD Sampson Winchester Garage D. W. McIlwee, Mer Gates J. W. Cammer & Sons Star and Durant I 'S Kernstown The Associated Press Ahvavn Sequieux TOIN Standard Oil Company New Jersey Standard United States Lines Shenandoah Valley Bank Building H. R. Willis Tire Sale Mason Gords Standard Gas & Oil Supply Co. Inc West Cork Street City Hall Maxwell and Chrysler Agency Joseph H. Cooley South Market Street Manchester J.&h. Goodwin, Ltd Virginia United Kingdom Asia Africa Australia America J.e.robertson Bet posTot York Rudy Iett Nit
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