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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1924

Page

5

Deaths in Washington area auto crashes claim two lives

A man and a woman died in separate crashes near Washington D C and four others were injured. B W Grills of Pa a convention secretary and Rotary Club officer died when his car overturned after a sudden turn. Mrs Oseer of Philadelphia was also killed as vehicles collided and more injured were taken to Casualty Hospital in Washington.

Washington, D. C Washington B. W. Grills Alere Chamber of Commerce Secretarie Oseer Philadelphia Mountain Kills A. Kerns Katherine Iffy Washington County Hospital Hagerstown Rills Kelter Robert Cameron West Hagert Street Laurel

Car Crash Leaves Man Injured and Family Hurt

A crash at 7.15 am injures 59 year old Cameron and his wife Florrie. Cameron's sister-in-law Helen Kelter suffers facial cuts and body bruises. Another passenger escapes with minor injuries while Cameron receives leg injuries.

Ton Cameron Florrie Helen Kelter

Walter Johnson Day in Coffeyville Honours Washington Ace

In Coffeyville Kansas on October 20 crowds near 10000 gathered at Forest Park to welcome Walter Johnson famed pitcher of the Washington World champions. The event featured a baseball game between Coffeyville Refiners and the Danny Blues with Johnson pitching. Stores closed and doors bore notices honoring Johnson while the town wore flags and bunting and schools observed a holiday.

Coffeyville Kansas Walter Johnson Washington Forest Park Dany* Blues Walter Pitting

Personal notices of local visitors and travel

Mr and Mrs Harold Wagner returned Friday night from a three month visit to Mr Wagner's parents in Baxter Springs Kansas. Visitors at Way Side Inn Middletown include Baltimore residents C W Galloway J J McCabe W M Deekey and others. Ruth Bullard left for Hot Springs Virginia after a visit with the Leafe family. F C Butler returned from Washington and George Rusmiselle of Staunton visited Winchester.

Harold Wagner Mr. Wagner Fred. Wagner Baxter Springe Kansas Mrs. Wagner Wayside Inn Middletown C. W. Galloway J. J. McCabe W. M. Deekey Baltimore Warren M. York Washington Jean Dawes Evanston Ruth Bullard Arthur Leafe Stewart Street Hot Springs George Rusmiselle Staunton Winchester Rusmiselle Shirley’ Cartery

Glaize Family Family Trip to Mount Clifton Orchards

Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Glaize and two sons and Mr. H. Douglas Fuller with grandson Douglas DuShane traveled to the Mount Clifton orchards near Mount Jackson yesterday and returned last night. Glaize holds a large stake in the orchards.

F. L. Glaize H. Douglas. Fuller Douglas DuShane Mount Clifton Mount Jackson Glaize

Local Social Notes From Martinsburg and Surroundings

Mrs Harry Doff returned home to Martinsburg after visiting sisters in Washington. Miss Nanna Senseney, delayed in Indianapolis, prepares to visit York and cap off with a trip to Indianapolis to see relatives. Mr and Mrs N G Stoner of Hagersville visited hospital patient J H Bear following a recent Darkesville accident. The Kerns family and Elmer Lonas family returned to Urbana Ohio after a week with relatives. Mrs George W Frye and Miriam Michael toured Winchester before returning to Harrisburg Pennsylvania.

Harry Doff Misses Jones Washington Inn Martinsburg Nanna Senseney B. H. Frye Indianapolis N. G. Stoner Harewisburg J. H. Bear Bear Darkesville T. H. Kerns and George W. Frye Miriam’ Michael Harrisburg Winchester

Two Couples Receive Marriage Licenses

Two couples were issued marriage licenses by the Corporation clerk. Harvey R. Hawkins of Winchester weds Ber tie Young Grim, daughter of Hugh Grim of the city. he is a plumber and son of Clinton Hawkins from Harrisonburg. Casper Brown of Winchester weds Miss M. Gee, daughter of Walter Lee. he is a spinner in a local woolen mill. The double wedding was performed by Rev. F. R. Casselman at Centenary Reformed Church parsonage on Saturday morning.

Corporation Clerk's Harvey R. Hawkins Bertie Young Grim Winchester Clinton Hawkins Harrisonburg Hugh Grim Unter L. Brown M. ‘Gee Casper Brown Walter Lee F. R. Casselman Centenary Reformed Church

Rail Strikers Entitled to Jury Trial Says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that railroad shopmen who joined the 1922 strike are entitled to jury trial when charged with contempt of court. It upheld the constitutional status of the Clayton Act provision allowing employer demand for jury trials. The decision confirms that employer employe relations persist during strikes and the Clayton Act protections apply. Samuel Michaelson and others of the Chicago St. Paul and Omaha Railway Co. initiated the case.

Washington Supreme Court Samuel Michaelson Chicago, St. Paul

Supreme Court Denies FTC Review in Biscuit Discount Case

The Federal Trade Commission loses its Supreme Court bid to review a ruling against the National Biscuit Company over claimed illegal discounts. A lower court had ruled against the commission. Mrs. Michael Collins returned from Halifax, Pa, after attending the funeral of Mrs. Parsons' daughter, Mrs. Daniel B. Strickler.

Associated Press Washington Federal Trade Commission Today Supreme Court National Biscuit Company Commission Michael Collins Halifax

Barter and Currencies Around the World

The article notes that while money is globally recognized in coin and note form, various cultures use alternative currencies. It mentions Nor Way using corn, Fiji using whale teeth, and interior South America valuing chocolate coconuts and eggs. Some New Guinea regions reportedly pay debts with slaves.

Nor Way South America New Guinea

Onion a God of Egypt in Ancient Times

The onion, an ancient Egyptian staple, was grown 4,004 years ago and celebrated as a god by donors. Its valued varieties received status and influence in early society as described in Detroit’s account.

Detroit

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