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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1919
Page
4
A notice states Feller Company will repair the Martinsburg Pike from Martinsburg toward the state line early next week. The project aims for quick completion and sale of equipment as soon as possible. Details mention two power hoists of limited capacity and trucks built for the job.
Realty note describes several properties for sale including an 8 room house with barn on 60 acres bottom land and 190 acres cleared, plus a 5 room house with barn. Concrete block outbuildings and orchard noted. Prices range from 1150 to 3500. SQATES AND SMITH Fairfax Hotel.
Harry DeHaven, 16, of Mount Williams Virginia, was arrested by Officer Hawbaker in Williamsport for stealing a bicycle from W. H. Jacobs of Hagerstown. He admitted the charge and was held for court after being found sitting at the Taylor Hotel corner.
Rev Mr Joyce, former Luray Methodist pastor and army chaplain near New York, visited with Mr and Mrs G P Roller from Saturday to Monday. The automobile party included Mr and Mrs Byrd Walker and mother Judith Walker of New York City. The Joyce family resides in Newark New Jersey.
Confederate reunion in Atlanta offers 1 cent per mile fares to veterans and their families. Eligible groups include Confederate veterans Sons of Confederate Veterans United Daughters of the Confederacy and Ladies of the Confederate Memorial Association. Certificates available through department or division headquarters.
Market prices list various commodities and regional quotes including timothy hay barley and butter from local markets. The report notes Baltimore wholesale figures for spring chicken cornmeal and other staples with scattered figures and ranges.
The notice states that certificates must be displayed at the time tickets are bought. It emphasizes that attendees should bring valid documents to verify eligibility and avoid delays at entry.
In Richmond on September 4 the Virginia House of Delegates approved the Leedy Pint resolution by 61 to 21, rejecting the Susan B Anthony woman suffrage amendment after Senate rejection and long, heated debate. The Senate had earlier postponed indefinite action on the measure.
In Mexico City on August 17, a report attributed to Pastor Rouaix the secretary of agriculture and development says the government will not reconsider cancelling concessions granted to the California Land Company and similar interests. The claims follow a press interview after Col. R. J. McLean, an English representative of the property owners, visited the department.
Washington Sept. 4 The government tightens control on wheat products with Wheat Director Julius H. Barnes ordering all dealers in wheat flour and related items to obtain licenses under the March act and June proclamation or face prosecution. Exceptions apply to bakers under 50 barrels monthly and to retailers farmers and cooperatives. Mrs J L Patterson returns home to Chambersburg Pa after a week with Mrs Schlack in Ridgeway W Va.
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