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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1926

Page

7

Suit over 7 million claim against Camp Lee builders

Richmond Oct 18 Hearing in the government suit for 7 million dollars against the Rinehart and Denis Company of Charlottesville builders of Camp Lee is expected to begin tomorrow. Witness examination was delayed due to a concurrent case. The government alleges gross waste caused costs to exceed by 7 million while the firm argues wartime conditions justified the expense.

Associated Press Richmond Rinehart and Denis Company Charlottesville Camp Lee

Local People and Events Wrap Capon Bridge Weekend

Capon Bridge residents hosted visitors from Winchester and nearby towns. Several couples and individuals spent Sunday with relatives, including Gladys Funkhouser and Nancy Chapman. The Church of Christ held a well attended social Sunday afternoon with music by Edd Eaton.

Capon Bridge W. Va Gladys Funkhouser Nancy Chapman William Lynn Richard Houser Winchester T. J. Funkhouser Guy Burkhart Buffalo N. Y John Wotring Hazel Kenholtz Cold Stream Dempester Church of Christ Edd Eaton Martha Horner B. F. Line Henry Seal Arthur Sirbaugh S. H. Giffin Henline Terra Alta Grafton Thurman Riley Rodger Schaffenaker Akron Ohio Kackley A. D. Me

Kee and Ward family and accident near Stephens City

Kee visits McKee residence Sunday evening as Mr. J. M. Ward and friends suffer a serious car crash near Stephens City. Ward sustains a broken leg and broken nose, with others unharmed. He is taken to Winchester hospital where Dr. J. B. Offutt and his daughter Miss Gertrude Ward rush to his bedside.

Kee A. D. McKee J. M. Ward Stephens City Gertrude Ward

Evangelist Delivers Message on The True Way at Church

Evangelist Wake spoke at the Church of Christ on The True Way citing Jar 21 3 and Math 13 14. He sang Take Time To Be Holy and urged the journey from cradle to grave with a guide and guide book. The service began 7 46 p m and tonight's subject is Saving Faith inviting all to attend.

Evangelist Wake Church of Christ

J. W. Leedy Named for Congress Dies

The Rev. John W. Leedy a Shenandoah County native and Republican candidate for Congress in the Ninth Virginia district was found dead in his home. Local officials reported no immediate cause, with investigations underway as a political figure’s death shocks the community.

John W. Leedy Shenandoah County Congress Highth Virginia

Manassas man dies from heart disease after blackout home

The deceased man died of heart disease at his home in Manassas last Saturday. The body was moved to Maurertown yesterday afternoon and buried following services at the Brethren Church. Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis, famed in Longfellow poetry, now sources its water via electric pumps as the original feeding creek has run dry.

Manassas Maurertown Brethren Church Minnehaha Falls Minneapolis Longfellow

Public Auction for Household Items at 815 Kent St

An October 23 sale will auction household and kitchen furniture from a listed address 815 Kent St. All items are new. The notice mentions six heron runs in France with Clairmarais hosting over 700 adult herons as an aside.

Kent St France Clairmarais

Dare's Mentha Pepsin Aid for Stomach Agony and Indigestion

Baker's Drug offers a money back guarantee on Dare's Mentha Pepsin claiming it relieves stomach agony gas and indigestion. The ad says thousands in the state praise the elixir and promises strong stomach health with regular use.

Dave Baker’s ‘Store

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