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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1924

Page

7

Sunday Services At the First Christian Church

The First Christian Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 for all ages, morning service at 12 00, and an evening service at 7 00 with sermons on Gods Power and The Trickery of Satan. Young People Society meets at 7 15 led by the pastor with How Jesus Helped Sinners. A monthly sermon and service for children and youth begins Sept 14 at 11 A.M. Public invited. Marshall McCauley returns to Virginia Military Institute for his third year.

God Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised

A Wisconsin reader from Wyocena testifies that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased post partum misery and helped her regain strength after childbirth. The letter claims the remedy is a safe tonic for mothers before and after birth, suitable for nursing mothers.

Lydia E. Pinkham Wisconsin Lydia E Toa Gerrsitz Wyocena Wis Ford Lydia E. T. Pere

Personal travel and visits in Winchester amid regional business

Dr. E. C. Yost journeys to Washington today. W. T. Moats apple buyer from Liverpool and friend of Shirley Carter stayed at Hotel George Washington. B. H. Hollomen of Ocean View in town on business. B. B. Frazier of Baltimore visiting Winchester. Joseph Dellinger of the National Fruit Product Co. in town on company business. J. B. Stump of Standard Oil stopped at George Washington Hotel en route from Baltimore. Edgar I Harmer and family en route to Caverns and Richmond. Mrs John W. Pease returned to Wardensville after visiting Hamburg New Jersey. W. H. Warden of Wardensville returns from New York.

W. T. Moats Liverpool Eng George Washington Moats Shirley Carter B. H. Hollomen Ocean View Virginia Joseph Dellinger Washington The National Fruit Product Co J. B. Stump Standard of Company George Washington Hotel Baltimore Edgar I., Harmer Paul Harmer Howard Harmer C. F. Small Shinston W. Va Shenandoah Valley Richmond

Death Claims Mrs Henson Resident of Middletown

Mrs Mary Isabell Henson widow of John H Henson died at 11 30 p m August 2 at her son Grover Henson s Middletown home after a five week illness She was 79 7 14 and survived by nine children including Mamie Clevenger Docie Henson Mary Sibert Emma Keeler and six more sons plus 37 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren Funeral was held at the home on Wednesday evening at 7 local time.

Mary Isabell. Henson John H.henson Grover Henson Middletown Henson Mamie Clevenger Riverton Docie Henson Mary Sibert Emma_ Keeler Stephens City Joseph Front Royal Charles and Grover William John Henson Roanoke

Virginia farmers oppose proposed child labor amendment

Virginia farmers rally against ratification of the federal constitution child labor amendment. Highland county led the move with mass meetings urging counties to join. In Rockingham 500 farmers at a farm bureau picnic praised opposition as Judge G B Cassell warned of federal enforcement if adopted.

R. L. C. Barret Virginia Highland County Richmond Rockingham Farm Bureau G. B. Cassell Salem United States

Obituary: Mrs. Keeler Remembered by Family and Grandsons

The late Mrs. Keeler was laid to rest with the Rev. Mr. Fringer officiating. Pallbearers included six grandsons Wilbur Keeler Bart Edgar Aston Walter and Roman Henson. Family thanks friends for support during illness and death and for the flowers.

Mr. Fringer Wilbur Keeler Bart Edgar Aston Walter Romanus Henson

McAdoo Brother Joins La Follette-Wheeler Forces

Malcolm McAdoo, William G. McAdoo's brother, was named treasurer of the La Follette-Wheeler state committee by unanimous vote. He said he supports a progressive movement and denies bolting the Democratic party after his brother's nomination defeat.

Associated Press New York William G. McAdoo Malcolm la Follette-Wheeler State Committee La _ Follette-Wheeler Mr. McAdoo

Prince Stays Out All Night Again

SYOSSET N Y Sept 4 The Prince of Wales spent another night out his third in a row He returned to his James A Burden estate holiday home after five this morning and slept till noon State troopers at the Burden gates asked motorists to use a back drive Accessibility to the grounds was limited He later played pole at the club then joined a small house party at Sand Point with Lord Mountbatten and Sir Cosden before returning home at daylight

Associated Press Syosset N. Y Prince of Wales James A. Burden Burden Piping Rock Country Club Lord Ouis Mountbatten Lady Mountbatten Lord Milford Haven J. S. Cosden Sand Point

Dawes May Go To Pacific Coast

Charles G. Dawes, candidate for vice president, may extend his speaking team to the Pacific coast, said William M. Butler, chairman of the Republican National Committee. Butler noted President Coolidge would travel for speeches only occasionally despite rising demand.

Associated Press New York Charles G. Dawes Pacific Coast William M. Butler Republican National Committee Butler Coolidge White House

Hurricane Devastates Virgin Islands Killing Dozens

Reports from St. John’s and a neighboring British island detail a deadly hurricane last Thursday night with six fatalities on St. John’s and eighty on the nearby island. St. Thomas escaped loss of life though property damage was heavy. Additionally, Miss Thelma Peffer and Miss Leota Calvert of Strasburg were guests at Mrs. Allen Gray’s home during the Neworth League Convention at Brad dock Street Church.

Associated Press ST. Thomas Virgin Islands St. John's British Island Thelma Peffer Leota Calvert Strasburg Allen Gray National Avenue Neworth League Braddock Street Church

Mayrs' Blow Causes Death Of Charles Holman

Baltimore boxer Charles Holman died at a hospital from brain hemorrhage after a bout with Lew Mayrs. Mayrs was arrested. Holman, twenty, was knocked through the ropes in the tenth round and collapsed in the final round as blows rained down. His wife at ringside signaled the end by throwing a towel.

Baltimore Charles Holman Lew Mayrs Mayrs Holman

Winchester Lumber Company reports strong August production

Winchester Lumber Company released its August production and sales figures. It moved 1 305 902 feet of lumber plus 5 573 cross ties and 69 cords of bark across 134 full cars, with shipments to Winchester and beyond totaling 714 139 feet of rough lumber in 63 cars and 714 139 feet of rough flooring in 7 cars plus 151 781 feet of flooring in 7 cars and 5 573 ties in 20 cars and 69 cords of bark in 6 cars. A further 440 000 feet of lumber were yarded at Gore for flooring. President W B Cornwell expects continued volume barring extreme weather and notes a private stockholder briefing will follow for total sales figures. The company recently secured a contract for 3 000 feet of rough oak lumber to be delivered in ninety days.

Winchester W. B. Cornwell Gore Cornwell Thes Winchester Lumber Company Winchester and Western

Protective Cordon To Encircle Shanghai Settlement

Washington reports a protective cordon around the Shanghai foreign settlement may be formed by Shanghai volunteer corps and American British Japanese and French sailors to bar armed Chinese forces. Consul General Cunningham said no firm arrangements were made. Dispatch notes sailors landed in Shanghai though not confirmed.

Associated Press Washington Shanghai

Herrin Garage Owner Charged With Murder

Herrin, US Sept 4 John Smith Herrin's garage owner was charged by a coroner's jury with killing Chester Reid in a shooting affray last Saturday in which five others were killed. The jury recommended that he be held to the grand jury and a warrant charging murder was issued. Smith was the only survivor of the fracas.

Associated Press Herrin John Smith Chester Reid Smith

Shattering the Seaplane Record Tests Hit 197.6 MPH

Philadelphia reports Lieut. George Cuddihy pushed a seaplane to 197.6 miles per hour in tests over the Delaware River, part of preparations for the Schneider trophy defense in Baltimore next month. The date is September 4, and the Associated Press notes the prior record of 1190 mph set by Lieut. Ralph A. Ofstie.

Philadelphia Ralph A. Ofstie United States Navy Delaware River George Cuddihy Navy Baltimore

American Wool Co. Omits Common Stock Dividend

In New York on September 4, directors of the American Wool Company omitted the regular quarterly dividend of 1 percent on common stock due now. The 1 percent dividend on preferred stock was declared.

Associated Press New York American Wool Company

Peet Rer Deep Ad Detected Tip

An OCR fragment notes a thrift advertisement reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. The garbled text appears in a page segment with minimal readable context and no clear event or entities.

Chang Promises To Thresh Peking

Shanghai dispatch says Chang Tso ting military governor of Manchuria warns the Peking government it must stop its attack on General Lu Yung Hsiang or he will mediate by force. The ultimatum was reported by a Japanese news agency.

Associated Press Shanghai Chang Tso- Tin Manchuria Peking Lu Yung-Hsiang Chang

Martinsburg Pastor Recovers After Throat Operation

Rev. Roy F. Schmucker formerly of Winchester and now pastor of Winchester Avenue Christian Church Martinsburg West Virginia is rapidly recovering from a recent throat operation. Friends in Winchester will be glad to hear the operation was successful and indications point to an early complete recovery.

Roy. F. Schmucker Winchester Winchester Avenue Christian Church Martinsburg W. Va Schmucker

Winchester Rural Charge Rev 8 R Ludwig Pastor

The notice shows Winchester Rural Charge with Rev. R. Ludwig as pastor. Sunday schedule lists sunrise services, Sunday school at 10 a m and public worship at 11 a m. An additional Mt Pheasantt Sunday school is planned for 2 p m.

R. Ludwig Mt. Pheasantt

Shiloh Tent Meeting Set To Begin This Thursday Evening

The annual tent meeting will begin Thursday night the 11th and run for three weeks. Evangelist W C C Long of Stone Md will lead services each night. Everyone is welcome. C H Anderson, pastor.

Un States eee special Government Charles K. Davis

Fragmented OCR text mentions Moore and Davis with Morton, a daughter, and a weekend plan, but details are unclear and names are partly garbled.

Eee Charles K. Davis Morton Db. C Marion Art

Also Mentioned on This Page

Christian Church Marshall McCauley Virginia Military Institute E.C. Yost B. B. Frazier John. W. Peasé Wardensville Hamburg N. J W. H. Warden Brook’s Pharmacy East Piccadilly Street the City W.C. Plundeke Co Bis Apple Supplies Coils Robinson Ae A Ey 1 Corp Lambeth-Woodrum Woodrum Carter Gibbs Louisiana North Carolina Richmond News Leader McAdoo la Follette Prince J. C. Penney Company American Wool Co Winchester Rural Charge Pleasant Valley M. Christian Endeavor J. A. Kernis Louisa Frances Jilliel Virginia Simpna W Whisson South Street Shiloh Merying Failles Bank Canton Charming Fall Emmert’s Moling & Seal BETTY
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