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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1920

Page

7

Club Boys Hold an Encampment at Grottoes Virginia

The tri state encampment for club boys from Virginia West Virginia and Maryland was held last week at Grottoes Virginia It was the first large scale encampment and leaders from Agricultural and Home Economics Clubs represented their counties Frederick county sent Wilbur Tidler of the Kernstown Club

Virginia West Virginia Maryland Grottoes Frederick County Wilbur Tidler Kernstown Club

US debt rises to 24.324 billion with August increase

United States public debt expanded by 101.755 million in August due to federal guarantees of railroad earnings. Treasury figures show the gross debt at 24.324672 billion.

Associated Press Washington, Sept Treasury Department

Senate panel adjourns without Cox aide testimony in Chicago

The Senate committee investigating campaign expenses adjourned in Chicago after not hearing Edmund Moore of Ohio Governor Cox's personal representative. Moore will return Tuesday with evidence of a Republican plan to raise $15 000 000. The panel will hear Moore and other witnesses next week as it reviews funds and campaign activities.

Chicago Sena Edmund Moore Ohio Cox Kenyon Moore Lincoln

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Company Ohio affidavit

Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. pledges to pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A. W. Gleason, Toledo, December 1886. Company promotes internal remedy and testimonials. stores sell Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

State of Ohio Toledo Lutas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall Frank J. Ener A. D A. W. Gleason

Moonshining defendants held for grand jury action

Henry Shireley and Floyd Dunlop were held for the county grand jury after waiving examination in a moonshining case. They operated four stills in the northern county area. Bail was set at 500 dollars for Shireley. Dunlop was jailed.

Henry Shireley Floyd Dunlop Tavenner James P. Reardon Commonwealth T. R. Cather Shireley Dunlop

County club fair exhibits urged for Winchester event

Miss Mabel Haynes urges 4 H members to exhibit all work at the Winchester fair. Poultry, cooking, canning, sewing, and potato club items must be submitted by noon Monday September 6. Birds, labeling, and proper coops are arranged. Haynes will be at the fairgrounds all day Monday and at her office Saturday for questions.

Mabel Haynes Winchester Fair Poultry Club Miss Haynes Club Mer

Dr Blairs Dream of Cucumber Complexion Cream Ad

An advertisement promotes Dr Blair's Cream of Cucumber as a powderless skin remedy. It claims to smooth coarse oily or wrinkled skin, prevent blackheads and sunburn, and erase wrinkles with a lasting daily application. Available in white and flesh colors for 50 cents to $1.00 at stores.

Dr. Blair Blair

Fraudulent deed suit in Frederick County court

J D Rinker and Benjamin Massie sue Frank G Diver Alice E Diver S A Hoffman Clarence Hoffman and Arthur A Dancy in Frederick County Va to set aside a deed dated October 7 1919 as fraudulent conveyance to satisfy creditors. The case seeks general relief and publication of notice in The Evening Star Winchester Va with defendants required to appear within 15 days after published notice.

Circuit Court of Frederick County J. D. Rinker Benjamin Massie Frank G. Diver Alice B. Diver A. Huffman Clarence Huffman Stephens City Evaporating Co Arthur A. Dancy Alice E. Diver A. Hoffman Clarence Hoffman Stephens City Diver Hoffmans Virginia Baltimore Ndt Ohio Railroad S. A. Hoffman Evening Star Winchester C. Brannon Ward & Larrick P. Q

Harding Campaign Speech to Chicago Players at Mare Don

Senator Harding spoke to Chicago National League players in Marion Ohio delivering a front porch style address. He urged better team work for the nation under the rules and touched on the league of nations one man government preparedness and progressivism. The Cubs arrived in Mare Don for a special exhibition game as a personal compliment to the nominee.

Associated Press Marion Ohio Senator Harding Chicago National League League of Nations Harding Cub Maredon

Dunn Held for Murder in Roanoke

W B Dunn a traveling salesman from Knoxville Tenn is jailed in Roanoke charged with murdering D W Divers a hotel night clerk Dunn allegedly struck Divers with an inkstand shortly after midnight causing skull fractures. A preliminary hearing was held in police court.

Roanoke W. B. Dunn Knoxville

Man Missing From Alberton Sought By Police

Chief of Police Doran received a telegram from Alberton Maryland stating an old man aged about 60 with a black beard left Alberton for Winchester yesterday. He is described as wearing light working clothes and walking with a limp. The sender asks police to locate him until Mr. C C McDaniel arrives today.

Doran Alberton Winchester C. C. McDaniel Mr. McDaniel

Dunn admits throwing inkstand after quarrel at hotel

Court records show Dunn admitting he threw an inkstand following a quarrel over poor hotel service. He was ordered held for the grand jury on $2,000 bond. Two brothers from Knoxville arrived with ex Chancellor Hugh M Tate to lead the defense. Dunn is a UT graduate and a former AEF lieutenant.

Dunn Knoxville Hugh M.tate Durn University of Tennessee

Friendship Fire Company Opens New Facility

The Friendship Fire Company in Rock Fnon opened its new facility on September 6. Members and officials announced the event, highlighting improved equipment storage and community services.

the “Friendship Fire “Co

Norfolk and Western Train Schedule May 1920

Schedule in effect May 1920 lists trains to Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Williamson Winston Salem and Philadelphia with sleepers and cafe cars. Includes connections at Roanoke for Memphis South and Washington New York, and a parlor car to Hagerstown. Information from W Launders and V B Revill, General Passenger Agent and Traffic Manager.

W. Berryv Bristol Pullman Broiler Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Ulimah Williamson Winston-Salem N. C Shenandoah Roanoke Memphis Points South Billton Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Hioah Junction Washington W. ©. Launders V. B. Revill Pas

Doan’s Kidney Pills Prove Worth in Winchester Testimony

Winchester residents declare Doan’s Kidney Pills swiftly aid kidney and back troubles. Harness maker W H Elwell of 311 National Ave reports repeated use over years and says a few doses always restore him. 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Mfr Buffalo NY.

Winchester Dean W. H. Elwell National Ave Doan Foster-Milburn Co Mfrs Buffalo N. Y

Public Sale of Valuable Rotate Land in Virginia

The attorney for Ida B Wyndham announces a public sale at the Courthouse in Virginia on the fifth at 11 a m. for parcels in Wick County near Middletown along Buck Horn, part of the late James L Hammond estate. Lot 1 covers 10 1 3 acres, Lot 2 about 41 acres with 7 8 acres heavy white oak timber. sale includes whole or as separate parcels with one third cash and the balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Plot available at Herbert s Larrick Atty. for Ida B Wyndham.

Court House Af Ter Ick County Middletown Buck Horn Jas. Lb. Hammond Herberts Larrick Ida B Wyndham

Norfolk couple announce Phelan Ruffin engagement

Mr and Mrs Kirkland Ruffin of Norfolk announce the engagement of their daughter Phelan to Braden Vandeventer of Norfolk son of Charles Vandeventer of Leesburg. The wedding is planned for early October.

Kirkland Ruffin Norfolk Phelan

No-To-Bac Tobacco Habit Aid Ad

An advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a simple remedy to quit tobacco with a money back guarantee. It claims the product relieves cravings and is backed by Cascarets, urging readers to try a box and seek a refund if unsatisfied. It also mentions Herman H. Hable returning from a business trip to York City.

Mente Herman H. Hable York City

Glycerine Mixes Offer Instant Relief for Stomach Woes

An advertisement claims Adler-i-ka glycerine buckthorn mixture instantly relieves stomach trouble and constipation by acting on both upper and lower bowels. It cites a Winchester woman surprised by relief and a customer claim of cure despite ongoing bowel issues.

Winchester

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