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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1923

Page

7

Lieut Reed Weds Miss Williamson at Woodstock

Miss Louise Elizabeth Williamson of Market Virginia daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Williamson wed Lieut George Elkins Reed an instructor at Stanny Academy in Woodstock Episcopal Church The Rev Brown officiated The couple planned a motor trip to Washington and will reside later in Staunton Virginia

Louise Elizabeth “Williamson Market W. W. Williamson George Elkins Reed Episcopal Woodstock Ands’ Brown Stanney Academy Sesteens Reed Washington Virginia Staunton

Man Will Lose Eye From Old Injury

Mr. Robert M. Henry is confined to home on the Valley Pike with intense pain in an infected eye. Doctors say the eye must be removed by operation to save his life.

Robert. M. Henry Valley Pike

Eyewitness Persists Through Painful Injury at York Fair

A man named Mr Henry suffered eye injury years ago and faced persistent pain. At the York Fair dust inflamed the eye, leading to infection. After returning home Dr H H Me ar eye specialist plans an operation to remove the eye.

Mr. Henry York Pa.) Fair H. H. Mear Henry Will Han

Norfolk and Western Railway Pays Big Virginia Tax

Norfolk and Western Railway will pay about 1.9 million dollars in Virginia taxes this year. Valuation of Virginia properties is around 55 million dollars, up 2.9 million from last year. The gain reflects franchise tax increases and additional investments.

Norfolk and Western Railway Fiw E Ate’ Corporation Commission Richmond Norfolk and Western Virginia

Virginia River Fish to Be Distributed in Shenandoah Area

The Pagé News reports Congressman Thomas W. Harrison announced a carload of Shenandoah river fish will be delivered to Woodstock Luray and nearby areas in equal shares. R L Renalds will receive Luray’s allotment. Total cost exceeds 400 dollars with Judge Harrison contributing 100 dollars and Col W McDonald Lee giving 200 on behalf of the state fish commission.

News” and Courier Luray Thomas W. Harrison Shenandoah River Woodstock R. L. Renalds Harrison Col W. McDonald Lee Col. Lee

Painful Rheumatic Swellings Disappear Discoverer Tells Druggists

Rochester man James H Allen claims his AllenRhy remedy dissolves uric acid deposits causing painful rheumatic swelling. He says his prescription banishes symptoms quickly and offers money back if no recovery, with Boye Drug Co to supply.

James H. Allen Rochester Boye Drug Co Ady

Enormous Gain by Baptists in Virginia Anniversary

The Baptist General Association of Virginia and the State Mission Board mark a century of organization on November 16 16. In 1823 Virginia housed about 40000 Baptists including West Virginia areas. By 1922 membership reached 207915 white and 272085 colored Baptists totaling 480000.

Baptists of Virginia General Association of Virginia State Mission Board West Virginia Beral Association Richmond

Bonding the State for Roads Sparks Debate in Virginia

J Brad Beverley argues long term road bonds risk hidden costs and delayed completion. He warns against bonding feeder roads and questions budget forecasts amid calls for a state wide good roads program. The Plains, Va. narrator critiques political rhetoric and urges prudent testing of current tax funded plan.

Stiit Srobentndiums Besf Smith New York Pinechot Pennsylvania State Highway Department Hich Senate

Rowles Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Cold Relief

An old remedy ad touts Rowles Red Pepper Rub as fast penetrating heat to relieve chest colds, backache, stiff neck, and sore muscles. It emphasizes safety, strong heating effect, and urges readers to ask for the product by name at any drug store.

Rowles

Car Wreck on Hill at Chester Golf Club

Dr. B M Knight's Dodge touring car ran downhill at the Chester Golf Club grounds. It plunged into an embankment and turned turtle, leaving the vehicle wrecked though no one was inside. The wreck was hauled to J H Cather's garage for overhauling and repair.

Crowser J. 7 H. Cather North Market Street

Women deemed too sympathetic for gas company complaints

Atlantic City reports that a committee of the American Gas Association urged gradual removal of women from complaint adjustment desks. Arthur F. Short noted customers prefer to deal with men and voice dissatisfaction more freely to male clerks.

Atlantic City N. J American Gas Association Arthur F. Short Providence

Widow May Sue Truck Owners Over Fatal Wreck

W H Oates says Mrs Ben Smith of Nethers plans to sue Jenkins Brothers proprietors of a truck involved in a wreck near Front Royal. The suit seeks 10000 damages claiming the driver was not capable or trustworthy. One of many apple pickers killed. several others injured. Eddie Dyer, a boy, suffered a head injury.

W. H. Oates Skyland Ben Smith Nethers Front Royal Jenkins Brothers Smith Eddie Dyer

Wreck Leaves Two Injured as Chauffeur Change Sparks Suit

A collision brutally cut open Dyer and another victim, requiring a dozen stitches. James Monroe and Wesley Jenkins owned the Jenkins Brothers truck wrecked in the crash. The change of chauffeurs just before impact, with speeds set by Herman Dulaney, is cited as the dispute among the party.

Dyer Jenkins Brothers Nethers James Monroe Wesley Jenkins Justice of the Peace Herman Dulaney

Chestnuts Yielding a Big Profit in Page County

A newsletter notes Page county stores near the mountains pay 14 cents per pound for chestnuts, about 8.40 per 60 pound bushel, roughly 20 cents per quart. The crop is fair though many trees are killed by blight. A York Pa dispatch reports Virginia chestnuts at 60 cents per quart and recalls 25 years ago chestnuts sold for 6 cents per quart before blight.

Page County York Virginia Pennnsylvania York County

Filipinos Demand Recall of Wood in Legislature

The Filipino Legislature, meeting in Manila on October 17, discussed recalling Wood after considering a legislative motion. The session focused on foreign policy and domestic concerns tied to the referenced individual.

Associated Press T Manila

Stormy sessions endorse commission call for resignation

In a tense debate the assembly backed the demand for General Leonard Wood to resign, adopting a plan proposed by Sergio Osmana and the independent commission formed last July. The vote reflected strong factional lines and a push for leadership change.

Sergio Osmana Indepedent Commission Recah Gove Leonard Wood

Mission Institute Hosts Japanese Tea Event and Speaker

The Women's Missionary Society of the General Synod hosts the annual Mission Institute with speaker Mrs. D. B. Schneder wife of a prominent Japanese missionary. A Japanese tea is offered by the Girls Missionary Guild with Japanese decor and novelties, refreshments served in Japanese style.

da Centenary Reformed Church General Synod D. B. Schneder Japa

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Lieut. Reed Miss Williamson Ne &W. Railway aUree Hudson Henson ‘Motor CO Winchester, Va W. C. Plundeke Congress J. Brad Beverley the Plains, Va Siiaeatelny Ernest R. DavisCo Davis The Winchester H. B. McCormac, Pres Shirley Carter Treas Hill Son of Social Affairs Canton F. S.emmertson & Co In- Erecta Vail Carter Glastenbury Breer Moling & Seal Caiog Marshall's Baker and Son Star
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