Fraudulent deed case adjourned for Virginal court action
The Clerk's Office of the Circuit of Fred County Virginia on September 17 1920 issued notice in a case involving Benjamin Massey Alice Diver and Clarence Huffman and partners trading as City Evaporating Co and J Pelmarle & Co to set aside a deed as fraudulent. The action seeks to enforce claim by O J Delmarle Co for $160.75 plus interest and to protect the interests of Frank G Diver and others against alleged conveyances near Stephens City depot on the Baltimore Ohio Railroad and a substantial evaporating plant and related machinery and property. The order directs defendants to appear within days to protect their interests and to publish a notice in Winchester Evening Star for four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Benjamin Massey
Nat
Alice BE. Diver
Clarence Huffyhen
City Evaporating Co
Arthur A. Dancy
O. J. Delmarle
Mn H. Bancroft
Partners Trading
J. Pelmarle & Co
Huffman
Arono
Frank G
Frederick County
Stephens City
Balt and Ohio Railroad
Ofotx County
O. J. Delmarle & Co
Dolfowith
Novi
Ide Ate
Frank G. Diver
Clarence Arthur A. Daney
Winchester
Brannon
Nee Larrick
Fraudulent Mail Offer for Remedies Promises Trial Pack
Regional advertisement promotes a mail order trial of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound and Kidney Pills. The copy invites readers to mail in with name and address to receive a trial package, citing cures for coughs colds grippe rheumatism and digestive issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
To & Co
Sheffield Ave
China
Dr. Pierce Remedies Highlight In Old Text
Pioneering medical discovery by Dr. Pierce praised for stomach and blood health. Favorite Prescription lauded for women’s distress with a reader testimonial from Montrose West Virginia noting renewed strength and ability to work after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Montrose
W. Va
Golden Medical Discovery
Retail prices fall slightly in September report
The Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2 percent drop in retail food prices for September. Potatoes and sugar fell sharply while eggs pork chops and oranges rose 12 percent and 8 percent respectively. Wholesale prices fell 5 percent, outpacing the 2 percent consumer decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Dureau
Stock Market Improves as Oils and Rails Lead
In New York trading on Oct 20 gains spread across sectors with Mexican petroleum oils up 1 to 2 percent and motors and equipment rising 1 to 2 percent. Rail issues such as Union Pacific Canadian Pacific and Lake Erie preferred helped lead the session while steels and utilities showed strength. call money held at 7 percent and London exchange firm. About 475000 shares changed hands as the market closed firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Shorts
Union Pacific
Canadian ‘Pacific
Lake Erie
New Orleans
Texas
Mexico
London
Hoover argues waterway could cut wheat exports cost
Former Secretary Hoover told the International Joint Commission that a Great Lakes to St Lawrence waterway would save at least one dollar per bushel on export wheat. He warned American wheat exports may stop within ten years without better interior transport facilities and emphasized benefits to farmers and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated’ Press
New York
Herbert Hoover
International Joint Commission
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Tuberculin Testing Urged for All Cattle in City
Dr. Fred W. Boland, new meat and milk inspector, urged tuberculin tests for all cows supplying Win Shecter. He cited public health risks, noting tuberculous milk affects about two percent of infected cattle. Speakers at the Philadelphia conference included Joseph R. Mohler and Theobald Smith. locals urged laws requiring testing before cattle exhibits and tighter within state sales rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Boland
University of Nsylvania
Philadelphia
Reading
Boland
Win- Shecter
Joseph R. Mohler
United States Bureau of Animal Husbandry
United States
New York
Theobald Smith
Harvard University
George Stevenson
Scranton
Maurice T. Phillips
Pomeroy
Chester County
Mr. Stephenson
Mr. Phillips
Cox reiterates liquor stand during campaign stop
In Providence on October 20 Governor Cox repeated his opposition to prohibition expansion while addressing thousands. He defended the Volstead Act, recalled Ohio saloons closing on Sundays, and pressed for self determination for Ireland with quick retorts to Harding’s Irish policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Ohio
League of Nations
Harding
Senate
Dianer Ring
Supreme Court of the United States
Hionor
League m
Tater Ds
Treland
Cox
New Minister to Preach in Bartonville Church
Rey has been called to the pastorate of the Church of Christ at Bartonville Virginia and he will preach morning and evening next Lord's Day. Former pastor J A Hopking has resigned after a successful term and the church awaits continued work under new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartonville
Rey “Nis
Church of Christ
J. A. Hopking
Despised Stewart Turns Dinky Town Paper Hero
A boastful editor Bellows at an intruder in his private office defending The Clarion’s stand for truth and liberty. The moment exposes a stubborn editor who confronts opposition rather than flee, reflecting a small town press ethos and fearless editorial courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Louisville
Ike
Siy & Loud Voice
Clarion
Los Angeles Times
Boss of the Situation in Courthouse Kitchen Refers to Offer
A dusky cook woman offers to hire out as a servant to a trembling couple. They agree to give her eighty percent of income, handle all work, answer the doorbell, and allow use of a limousine on holidays. She promises double pay in July and August and more chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jie
Fragmented dialogue hints at past life and future hopes
The passage features a self made sire and son nicknamed Piggy, a milkman, and a teller weighing cash and checks. It reflects on rebirth of self through ambition, and a belief in better communication with the living if efforts are made.
Why Poets and Merchants Dabble in Dear Sir Or
A quirky exchange as a business man questions poets and Mr Pentwiggle about why poetry joins verses with Or and why business letters start with the phrase Dear Sir. The humor hinges on overused openings in writing.
Taken at His Word or Creditor Delay Frustrates Debtor
A clipped dialogue shows a debtor delaying payment, expressing fatigue and ambiguity about settling the debt. The creditor insists on finalizing matters, hinting at scrutiny or judgment as a looming outcome.
Fragmentary quarrel hints at sudden death in town
A garbled exchange suggests a dramatic event as the speaker asks about a death. The phrase Mint hints at a key factor, while one line notes someone named Kejst died, leaving readers to infer a sudden or mysterious cause.
The Ladies Convention Ends in Heated Speech Debate
In a lively scene a speaker questions why attendees call on Mrs Ilefton. The exchange reveals undercurrents of ambition and a desire to challenge her during the session. The banter hints at rivalries and a microcosm of convention politics.
Fragmented dialogue fragment hints at local tensions
Readable text shows garbled speech about positions and resignations in a suburban setting. A casual exchange mentions a boss, a yacht, trains, and stock jargon, but most names and specifics are obscured.
New York Man Details Torture Tale On Train
Peter McMahon of Yonkers told Philadelphia police he was seized after agreeing to help Miss Provence Powell in settling her father's estate. He described eight hooded men beating him, attempting to hang him with a rope, and forcing him into cars then into a house before releasing him with money to return to New York. He claimed Ku Klux Klan methods were used and said a guard kept him from leaving the train. Police investigate the alleged lynching and mistreatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Peter McMahon
Yonkers
N. C
Peninsylvania
Trenton
Provence Powell
Aiken, S. C
McMahon
Denmark
S. C
New York
Washington
Gee
Pat Girk
Migs Powwell
Fatier
Florence Powell
Aiken
Miss Owell
Lup ton widow named executrix in will of late state senator
The will of Lucien Lupton former state senator who died after an appendectomy in Washington was filed in Winchester. He left an estate valued around a quarter million dollars to his widow Eunice M. Lupton in fee simple absolute naming her executrix without security. Bond set at 240000. The estate includes 25560 in bonds and a Stewart street residence. The 1917 will was witnessed by Jane M. Lynch B J Lewis and a Miss Davis of Washington DC. He also leaves his widow his remaining interest in property once held in trust for his mother the late Dr. Jonas Lupton and now held by attorney M O Eyneh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien Lupton
Washington
Corporation Clerk’s
Winchester
Eunice M. Lupton
Yceat
Stewart Street
Senor Lupton
Jane. M. M. Lynch
B. J. Lewis
B. J. Lewis and Miss Davis
Washington, D. C
Aly
Ito
Mirseakarpi
Jon S. Lupton
Om. Eyneh
Ancient Daya and Metal Lighthouse Apparatus
The text describes ancient Egyptian needles and a modern metal lighthouse apparatus. It notes a parabolic reflector and a large mirror used in lighthouses, with a brass 7 foot 5 inch diameter reflector and a 26 inch focal length, claiming a candle load and 90 miles visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganta
Pans
Scientists Examine Soils and Nitrogen Fixation Work
The United States Department of Agriculture's Bureau has studied soil chemistry, alkali content, hardpans, and moisture movement. It reports extensive soil surveys across all states, by 331,487,000 acres detailed and 32,760,060 acres reconnaissance. The goal is advancing agriculture through field measurements, apparatus, and nitrogen fixation research. An industry project on extracting potash from Pacific kelp operates at Summerland and may yield by products for fertilizer use.
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United States
Unen. Thet Bureau
Arlington
Union
Idaree
Hee Ta Service
Tedergen
Pacific Coast
Summerland
Organ Dedication Recital Highlights Naftel Cassell Hagerstown
The article describes Naftel Naftel as organist and choir master with years at Christ Church Cheshire and St Mark’s Parish, Winnipeg, and his recital with Charles Cassell. It details the Moller organ to be dedicated at a local church, its duplex pneumatic action, tonal variety, and extensive stop arrangement.
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Tiet
Scard
Cheshire
St. Mark
New ,Ferry
Winnipeg
Canada
Young Methodist Church
Holy Trinity P. E
Cty
Bes
Naftel
Reten
St. John’s P. EB
Hagerstown
Charles Casel
Sterling
Nebraska
Indianolis Conservatory
Oly
H. 8
Kirkland
Manuel Garcia
Dossert
David Bispham
New York
Froderick Davis
Philadelphia
London
United States
Cassell
M. P. “Moller
Moller
Bourdon
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Corporation Court of City of Winchester
H. McGuire
C. Og
Willie B. Ford
Col
Perm
Ada
T. Russell Cather
Nation Court of the City of
Pirris
Sout Vinton
Orleans
Luther
Neot
The
Gabby
South Carolina
Daya
Egypt
Department of Agriculture
Anay Conte
Riga Bak
Mr. Naftel
Centenary Reformed Church
WU Taexe
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