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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1924

Page

2

Bank Bandit Confesses in Pa. Police Case

The bank robber who killed a state policeman in Reading and Abbottstown reportedly confessed. Phil Maléy of Annville pa, married the night before, was brought to Dauphin county jail after pursuit through Reading. Police say the 24 year old suspect claims responsibility and awaits transfer as investigators untangle the plot and separations.

Phil. N Annville Reading Abbottstown F. ¢Maléy Dauphin County É Che Hartman

Funeral services for Colvin Child and James G Golvin

Funeral services conducted by Rev W P Stover of the United in Church for Colvin Child and James G Golvin II were held on Main Street with interment at the burial ground. Pallbearers named were Robert Grove Louis Rice and George Gratanis. Mrs Colvin expresses thanks to Seay for kindness and to all who sent floral tributes.

G. Golvin Iice John H. North Main-street Pe W. Stover The United In Church S “Robert Grove Louis’ Rice George Gratanis Colvin Seay Forlonor

Win Echoes Hire of George Cunningham at Golf Club

Board of directors of the Win etter Golf Club elected George Cunningham as professional manager for the next season. Cunningham, from Beechmont Country Club in Cleveland Ohio, will serve as assistant professional prior to his move.

Winetter ‘Golf’ Club George Cunnningham Pib Unningham Beechmont Veland Ohio

Miss Wright Dies In County Funeral Today

Miss Rachel A. Wright, member of a local society, died after a long heart ailment. Funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock from her house, with burial at Hope Cemetery. She is survived by relatives including J. D. Wright, Martha W. Bishop, Mrs. T. Ban, and J. R. Wright.

Rachel A. Wright Hopeegting House Society of Her Ity, Vars J. D. ‘Ight Martha W. Bishop A T. Ban J. R. Wright

Rheumatism Claims and Guaranteed Cure

An advertisement proclaims Allenhu as the sure conqueror of rheumatism with a full pint bottle guaranteed to cure or return money. James H. Allen of Wester, N. Yu, claims past suffering and promises a money-back guarantee and free particulars upon request through Boyd Drug Company as the local agent.

Egist ’ Thoriged iMeeven Allenrho James H. ‘Allen Rester N. Yu Allenrhu Graces Boyd Drug Company Adv

Dean's Pills touted to ease kidney weakness in Winchester

An advertisement claims Dean's Pills relieve kidney pain backache and urinary troubles. Testimonial from W E B Jones of 122 Main St says his back and kidneys improved after using the product from Boyd Drug Company with a price of 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is noted as maker.

Winchester Dean W. EB. Jones Meat Market Main St Boyd Drug Company Mr. Jones Foster-Milburn’ Co Mirs Buffalo N. Y Jelben Cassud Bard Jioy Jnoyr Serb Syed

Rotary Club hears Fred Clerk on Communism

A near record 93 percent attendance marked the Rotary Club gathering at the George Washington Hotel with 70 members and guests. Fred Clerk spoke on Communism, outlining Bolshevism and socialism as one in effect, and noted varying movement intensity between Winchester and larger cities.

Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Johnny Swank Roanoke Herbert Larrick The Lions Chile Robert’ M Fred. Clerk Fred Winchester Chicago Porter House Washington, D. C Hollie McCormac Clarence Owen Charles ‘ Trenary Richmond Vernon, Eddy Hunter McGuire Matt Dutton Staunton Hopewell Donald L. Weems G. R. Burt Felix J. Schneiderhan Bill Galss Daniel Morgan

Dandelion Liver Disks Remedy Advertisement

An old fashioned remedy titled Dandelion with other vegetable cures for the liver stomach and bowels offered as a treatment for all bad livers. The ad promotes a patent or patent medicine style product claiming general digestive support. It suggests a traditional, folk medicine tone and lists no scientific validation.

Statement By Henry F. Seal Closing Piano Business In Texas Move

Henry F. Seal announces he is closing his piano and phonograph business on Friday October 31 and leaving for Texas and Mexico to start another line of work. He thanks friends and customers for thirteen years in the music trade and pledges to remedy any perceived shortfall in value by meeting with them.

Texas Mexico P Lic

Proper Proportions for Woman Height and Foot Length

A guide states a full grown well proportioned woman should stand about six and a quarter times her foot length. The rule emphasizes harmony between body parts as a standard of beauty.

Chicago Publisher Dies At Capital

Former Chicago publisher Kohlsatt died in Washington at Herbert Hoover's home after a stroke suffered Thursday night. He was a close friend of many public figures and died today at the Hoover residence.

Chicago Associated’ Press Washington Hon. Kohlsatt

Federal agents enforce liquor laws in county town

Federal agents stationed in town reportedly began searches and liquor seizures, prompting a quiet scramble to cover activities. Observers say many federal officers had not previously operated in the area and that the presence spurred rapid actions to mop up the county.

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