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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1921
Page
7
An old advertisement promotes S. S. S as a blood purifier to cure fiery skin eruptions by cleansing impurities. It argues pure blood nourishes tissues, claims fifty years of merit, offers a free booklet and medical advice, and directs readers to Swift & Company in Atlanta for purchase.
Special Commissioners offer for sale at public auction a 148 acre 16 perches farm near Summit Point 2 ½ miles west of Summit Point within a mile of Swimley Station B&O Railroad Improvements include a dwelling barn outbuildings and a good well Wheat crop to purchaser possession April 1 1922 Terms require one third cash with two deferred notes bearing interest and title reservation unless paid in full Purchasers to be bound by decree of Circuit Court Jefferson County West Virginia.
Cash and subscriptions totaling 3201.65 were raised for the Red Cross in Winchester and Frederick County. B Chapman president of the Chamber of Commerce announced the city surpassed its 3000 quota in a remarkably short time, praising local generosity.
Albert F. Slater former secretary to W C McConnell federal prohibition director in Pennsylvania and Hiram W Benner ex in charge of issuing liquor permits surrendered to U S Marshals today. They are charged with conspiracy to defraud the government by issuing permits for liquor valued at many millions.
Capt John Pawi a young Republican politician spoke in Harrisonburg Virginia to back the Republican state and county ticket. The small audience gathered at the schoolhouse with Edgar Linaburg presiding as he introduced the speaker. Paul discussed campaign issues in a general way.
Frederick Md Oct 21 Jerry H Metts Baldwin Felts detective employed by Norfolk and Western Railroad was held for the grand jury on murder charges connected with the shooting of William Dofflemyer a Luray Va youth killed in the Norfolk and Western yards at Hagerstown after a gunfight in which Metts was the principal figure He has been moved to Fredericksburg jail amid high local tensions and awaits grand jury action with trial date not yet set.
All members must meet at their hall Sunday afternoon October 23 at 2 30 P M to attend the Golden Rule Revival. By order John H Seal Jr President.
A patent has been granted for a clock device that features a three‑tended dial to indicate the week day of the month. The mechanism aims to show the current day when the user is away and helps track weekly time.
Diet and Health Hints explains fat digestion focusing on saponification. It ranks fats by ease of breakdown from sesame like fats to olive oil peanut oil cottonseed oil beef fat and lard. It notes mastication aids liquid foods and that olive oil becomes cream with brief mouth agitation to improve digestibility.
Dorie H. Mooreland of Slanesville West Virginia and Dorothy Alkire obtained a marriage license in Cumberland Maryland on October 21 but it was recalled after a relative reported the groom’s age misrepresentation. Both ages were listed as 21 but witnesses said the couple were 17 and 16.
In memory of our sister Eulah Carbaugh Trussell who departed this life five years ago today October 21 1921. We miss you more each day and the sorrow lies deep in our hearts. The flowers on the grave are withered but the love remains. Anna and Rachel.
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