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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1924

Page

5

Escaped Lunatic Stirs Hunt With Bloodhounds At Rail Station

Sheriff Pannett used bloodhounds at the Baltimore and Ohio station to track Nesmith. H. E. Shull and Thomas Boyd joined the search as a large following of men and boys in autos converged on the area. The chase began after Nesmith disappeared for an hour in the eastern city and suburbs. The sheriff hoped Nesmith would head toward his Whitacre home as hints suggested he wanted to return home.

Page One J Sandts Nesmith Pannett Baltimore and Ohio Railroad H. E. Shull Thomas Boyd Tiff Winchester Whitacre

Clemson Cadets Barred from Columbia Trip After Strike

The Clemson College cadets who joined a walk out last week were ordered not to leave the campus as Clemson prepares to travel to Columbia for the annual football game against the University of South Carolina. The decree marks the first discipline for the campus strike.

Clemson College S. C Columbia Clemson University of South Carolina

Kenney Infant Dies at Home Near Stephenson

James Dewey Kenney infant son of A. D. and Margaret I. Kenney of near Stephenson died Sunday at home after a delicate birth. Funeral services were held today with burial at Hopewell Meeting House.

James Dewey Kenney A. D Margaret I. Kenney Near Stephenson Hopewell Meeting House

Week’s crop weather good for farm work in Virginia

Weather and crop conditions for the week ending yesterday in Virginia show warm, favorable days for farm work. Farmers reported good progress in cotton picking, sowing winter grain, and filling silos, with favorable sweet potato digging and advancing apple harvest despite warm periods. Pastures and meadows remain in good condition.

Associated Press Washington Virginia

Printing Concern Seeks Attachment in Hopper Case

An attachment for 264.78 dollars alleged due for printing was issued yesterday in Baltimore Superior Court against De Wolf Hopper and the De Wolf Hopper Comic Opera Company by A. C. Brill of Peerless Press Milwaukee. The attachment was placed with the Academy of Music treasurer where Hopper’s troupe is performing this week.

Baltimore de Wolf Hopper de Wolf Hopper Comic Opera Company A. C. Brill Peerless Press Milwaukee Wis The Academy of Music Hopper

Coolidge Confident He Will Carry New York

William Willcox, GOP chairman for 1916, met with President Coolidge and predicted a victory in New York. He also praised Theodore Roosevelt’s chances in the state’s governor race. Coolidge accepted an invitation to memorial services for Roosevelt Monday night. U. S. J. Dunbar gave Coolidge a hand carved statuette of Walter Johnson.

Washington William Willcox Republican National Committee President Coolidge Coolidge New York Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt

Passengers See Smoke From Gov Bryan’s Car

Governor Charles W. Bryan Democratic vice presidential nominee left Chicago for Norwalk Ohio to speak tonight after a trip by auto and train from Robinson Illinois amid reports of smoke from his car passengers reacted with excitement in Chicago.

Bryan Chicago Charles W. Bryan Norwalk Ohio Robinson

Unclear fragmentary political note from 19th century report

Fragmentary report details a tour through Southern Kinipota toward Chicago with Governor Bryan. An incident in a sleeping car involved a heater incident and a mistaken alarm about the candidate’s quarters. A later statement cited western headquarters.

Kinipota Chicago Marshall Robinson Bryan Rocatic Western Anotegs Bryane Nois Theatic

Davis Returns To Indiana For Campaign Addresses

Vincennes Indiana October 22 Davis visits for a final one day appearance announcing the campaign will be won for Democracy. He plans an afternoon discussion and a night event in Evansville as he amplifies his labor stance before leaving for New York.

Vincennes Ind Indiana John W. Davis Evansville Middle West New York

Miss Rachel Wright Dies After Sudden Illness in Rest

Rest Virginia October 22 Miss Rachel Wright longtime resident dies Friday October 17 after brief illness. Friends recall her kind nature and local ties. Obituary notes celebrate life while community shares condolences as visits and pages mark recent events and illnesses.

Rest Rachel Wright M. B. Hesseltine Round Hill F. O. Mou Moe Walter Flowers Mar Clara Elizabeth Siberti Martinsburg

Weekend visits and illnesses in Martinsburg area

Mr and Mrs Walter Flowers enjoyed the weekend visit with friends while Mr L R Payne, recovering from a broken nose, receives care from Dr C Hoffman. Mrs George Clarke suffers summer flu and Mrs Prince is on the sick list as Edward Jefferson and son Harry of Pittsburgh visit Brucetown and nearby towns.

Walter Flowers L. R. Payne C. Hoffman Payne Binning Martinsburg George Clarke Prince Edward Jefferson Harry Pittsburgh Charles Jefferson Brucetown Washington Weil Bristol Tenn Winchester Harry Moulden Hagerstown

Ex Legion Chief Shot by Typist Husband in Office

Col. John G. Emery former national commander of the American Legion was shot in the left shoulder while in his Grand Rapids office. The shooter Chedell Simpson husband of Emerys stenographer was arrested. a divorce suit is pending. Emery 43 years old, married, had led the Legion since 1921.

Grand Rapids Mich John G. Emery American Legion Chedell Simpson Emery Col. Emery Simpson Simpyson Gailbraith

For Rent and Local Notices From Winchester Area

For Rent items include a 10 acre farm on the Pike near Winchester with a 50 acre orchard and a six room house. Notices mention Misses Virginia and Georgie Cu­sack visiting relatives and returning to Baltimore, and Mrs. Clark W. Hardesty travelling to Hagerstown. Auto jobs advertise training and shop work with pay, plus free catalog offers. Various social notes reference Mrs. Wright and Elvira Miller of Winchester and upcoming visits to Hagerstown.

Pike Winchester Orchard Farm Virginia Georgie Cusack Clark W. Hardesty Baltimore Sweeny Auto McSweeny Natt Ohio Cleveland

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Pening Sip Blazin West Tony FOX Colonial Colonial Brick Corp Chas. A. Hoshour Henandoah Realty Company Geo. Washington Hotel College Strikers Mrs. Kenney Babe Sellers Mastercraft P.C. Neidemeyer & Co Douglas Little Joe’s Opera Star Water Street Davis Army. and Navy Store Care Star Apply Poly X M. M. Lynch N. Braddock Street Roomer and Boarder Braddock Street R. M Smithfield “Ave Mead the Star Hagerstown, Md Bra Street Fairview Ave S. Meade White Post Vian Rathman’s Bakery Washington Street Winchester Auto Sales Pnatlsnadae’ Lak Loman Howatip Guyer F. C .Wright Wright Elvira Miller Whirlpool Hursday Lila Lee Regal Pictures, Inc Madge James Kirk Wood Elliott Clawson Bruce M Tchell Bellamy Hodkinson
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