Letter From Sergeant Snyder in France January 1919
A soldier in France writes home about political changes and delays delaying his return. He describes Edwards and Eck leaving, anticipation of a new officer, and transfer to Major Transport Camps for repairs. He recounts a trip to Chateau Velancay with the Y M C A, describing the architec ture, gardens, deer on the estate, and the castle’s age along with market scenes. He ends with uncertainties about head home and a plea for patience while sending love to family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
France
Dad
Edwards
Gee
Luke & Mt
Ara
Justin Bitte
Tmrts
Wabil
M. TC. Tures
Chateau Velancay
Velancay
Chateau
Secon
Spencer
Fed
Ion
Arso
Ater
Sam
Public Sale of Farm Stock and Implements in Bardany Veeraia County
The undermined owner quits farming and will sell at Bardany Veeraia county on Thursday March 6 1919 at 9 o clock a.m. sharp the following property head of horses and colts five cows two yearling heifers Jersey and Holstein bulls eleven sheep and sheep hogs two Poland China sows and one Poland China boar with feed and papers, farming implements including a Brown mule mower Champion binder and McCormick horse rake, household and kitchen furniture and chickens. Terms of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarncing
Bardany
Veeraia
County
Qo'elock
A. m
Rey
Prince
Belgium
Poland
China
McConnick
Caltvador
Igen Horress Coatie Tor Borg
Vance
Queen
Nell
Hess
Daisy
Rejes
Sadie
Gurion
Finn
Siro Rees
T Will Sell
Kood
Deering Berte Rake
Thomas Kitchen
Iret Ieee
Ional
Cally
BeneTal
Farm Auction Catalog of Hogs Implements and Grains
Auctioneer W N Grubbs offers hogs two head of hogs and two boars with farming implements. Items include hay rake cultivators shovels beams plows grindstone and wagon gear along with 6 tons Timothy hay. Terms allow nine months credit on sums over ten dollars with interest from date. Sale begins at 10 oclock under supervision of Shepherdstowns Bankin Trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oder
Osborne
Osborne Hay Rake
Oliver Stringioath
Dacruceder
Dou Harnes
Timothy Hay
Shepherdstows
Pegi
Bank of
Shepherdstown
Charles Town
Consolidated Estate Sale Near Shepherdstown and Shenandoah Junction
A partnership dissolution sale at the undersigned location 3.5 miles southwest of Shepherdstown and 2.5 miles north of Shenandoah Junction features 8 horses and colts, multiple mares and geldings, Cattle, hogs, wagons, farming implements, harness, growing wheat, and household goods. Auction on Tuesday February 25 1919 at 9 am includes credit terms for sums over 10 dollars and immediate cash for smaller amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
Shenandoah Junction
Butler
Shepherdstow
Farm auction listing livestock and implements
A lengthy sale advertisement from 1919 details 30 head of cattle Holstein calves and yearlings, 200 plus sheep and hogs, 5 month old Boar, several mares and colts, and various farm equipment. Items include harnesses, planes, wagons, drills, and separators. Terms offer 12 month credit with note, cash for under $10, sale starts 10 o'clock. Auctioneers T. J. West and W. Daniels.
Farm sale in 1919 with horses cattle sheep and implements
Auction notices outline two farm sales on March 11 and March 14 1919 listing 4 head of horses and colts 38 head of sheep 5 head of cattle and 4 hogs plus extensive farming implements and harness with two month credit terms and location near Reedsan and 12 Wiles 40 minutes east of villa.
Discontinue farming sale details appear in garbled note
Fragmentary text shows intent to discontinue farming and sell land or farm assets. Mentions a farm location east of Bedingesa and Serabbde with unclear lessee terms. Details are unreadable and may require clarification before finalizing any sale or lease actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Der
Bedingesa
Serabbde
Massive 1919 Farm Auction List With Cattle Hogs Tools and Furniture
A 1919 public sale ad outlines cattle hogs farm implements and household items. Among lots are dozens of head of sheep and hogs, horses, crosscut saws, cultivators, bee hives, buggy gear, grain stills, and a wide range of furniture. The notice specifies terms of sale, payment on sums over ten, and location in Marneciite Wis with sale day details and buyer conditions.
Public sale at residence near Swan Pond on various livestock
The undersigned offers horses cattle sheep hogs and implements for sale at his residence two miles northeast of Swan Pond on the Martinsbury road. Catalog includes Black mare weight 1600 no 1 barrel and wagon, two mares weighing 1400, Percheron draft animals, yearling colts, Durham and other cattle, Dorsett sheep and lambs, 25 hogs, and farming tools. Terms: nine months credit. property not removed until terms met. Sale starts at 10 am. Dodd and Hollman, auctioneers. Wesley Ladies Aid lunch rights noted.
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B.D. Shugart
Charles Town
Tilcrest
Beein
Shin Mucksters
H. F. Ambrose
Has. T. Ene West
Badare Wit Jamon Herks
Swan Pond
Martinsbury
Registeran
Cherian Hurwe
Pen Taare
Universe Eral Purpose
Percheron
Dodd & Hollman
Mr. Wesley Ladies Aid Society
Public sale of farm stock and implements
The undersigned in trading to quit farming sells at Woodberry Farm located 24 miles south of Kearneysville and 244 miles north of Leetown on the Shepherdstown and Middleway turnpike. Horses, dairy cows, hogs, and farming implements offered. Auction details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodberry Farm
Kearneysville
Mie
Leetown
Shepherdstown and
Middleway Turnpike
Auction of 19 head of horses and colts includes Belgian draft stock
Tuesday March 4 1919 catalog lists 19 horses and colts with names ages colors and weights. Notable entries include Kuic Bess Coaly May Maud Flora and Maud stock with families and ledgers. all described as blocky sound and suitable for work or draft. All mares in foal to a registered Belgian stallion except No 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly
Dan
Prince
Stalisn
WA Palka
Maud
Flora
Bayling
Ae Derure
Woodberry Farm Cattle Sale Offering Diverse Herds
82 head of cattle and dairy cows listed for sale include 28 dairy cows with 11 fresh by sale day, 16 high milking cows, 11 purebred Ayrshire cows, Ayrshire yearling heifers, Holstein and Ayrshire yearling heifers, multiple bulls and steers, and 13 weanling calves. All cattle raised on Woodberry Farm and tested. Lee buyers invited to inspect one lot of cattle anytime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrshire
Durham
Woodberry
Lee
Sale notice for farm stock and equipment in Jefferson area
A large auction listing hogs, shoats, Poland China stock, wagons, farming implements, hay and grain, harness, and household goods. Items include Duroc hogs, bearers, 4-horse wagons, disc drills, mowers, plows, harrows, corn planters, seed sower, ladders, livestock supplies, and kitchen furniture. Terms offer five months credit on purchases over ten dollars, with payment secured by negotiable note. Auction begins at dawn with settlement required before removal.
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Baeh Wirat
Taness
Harvey
Harvey, 2 Ent of Abbes
Gwar
Hira
Vyaca Asia
Hue
Haines Amd
Teniher Haliers
Anda
Dale
Gin Cath No Cnet
Deering St
Hinder
Deering
Osborne
Empire
Oliver
Jeferson Banking and Trust Company
Four Head Horses and Colts Sale Notice 1919
This fragment notes a sale of livestock including four head of horses and colts at 4 oclock with details on weight and breeding. It lists additional entries of hogs thirty one head and various other stock and farming items. A fertilizer and wheat acre discussion appears, with dates and prices implied for an agricultural sale day in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Chile
Moma Rena Sane
Water service advertised by Frank J. Dobbin
Public notice offering plumbing and pipe fitting services at low cost in Shepherdstown West Virginia. Claims modern bath installations and reduced prices for tying water into homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Dobbin
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Special Commissioner's Sale of Valuable Farm in Jefferson County
Special Commissioners announce a public sale of a 125 acre farm in Shepherdstown District Jefferson County West Virginia tied to a chancery decree dated December 27 1918. The property borders the Potomac River and includes an eight room dwelling bank barn cribs and other outbuildings. Sale takes place February 22 1919 at 2 pm in front of the Mrs Shipley hotel. Terms: one third cash at sale with balance due annually until full amount is paid. Names: W B Brown and Geo M Beltzhoover as special commissioners CHAS W Conrad clerk to the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Widen
Frederick F. Moler
Harvey Tanner Moler
Shipley
Shepherdstown
Said
George W Moler
Potomac River
S. T. Knott
Ties Reinhust
George S. Knott
Etim
Circuit Om
West Vireee
Csc Fe
Chas
W. Conrad
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The
H L. Snyder
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Owens’ Drug Store
Ates Tersey
Isso
Cc. Jas
Rederles Ee
Weber
Shane
Dee Ing da
Minnesota
Aemgpest der B
any_bank
Peer Brothers
Chas, Z. Enwle
Bane Brown
Said Tari
Keartleysvndie
Gaecailley Eens
Was
W. McDaniel
W. Hanger
Sess
Eridings
Apt -China
M.C. Keplinger
Jersey
C. Daniels
T. J. Weat
Daniel and
W. B. Daniels
Wm. B. Conrad
Mike
Rks
Ted Ey
Oman Ener Bae
Br Zoo Company
Teavieg
Patie Sal
Maratebeng Road
Peyrseres
Femi
Ibs
Dvalig
Dart
Wests Harpebere
Tegeld
H. F. Needy. Dodd
Villa
Deering der
Cine
Ee Wit
W.va
Isaac Kidwiler
Chas. T. Engle
Bro. Avctioneers
Proc
Washington Streets
C. N
Viack Mart
Wolssein
Free Jersey
SMV
Fine
Regincerat
Altae
Jefoez
Tay
Ding
Oliver Ie
Hanon Mun
E.ip
Ueda Gas Englan
Plether Aluweles
New Molland
Nigeetizy Bureau
Marnecaliite
James B. Porterfield
Biman
Ge Bruyn Wanon Re
Drewers
Luree Mayo Lam
Oman
W.C. Daniels
Duffields
Varig
Mo. & Scientific
Rh. D. Shugart
Merchants Deposit Company of
Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Martinsburg
Linder
M. K. Bowers
Cyne
T. Engle
Deda & Hoffman
Aur Bane Brown
Hurwood Burkhart
Cleraa
Keanneysville
Partic
Pete the Megieter
Special Commissioner's Sale
Opa
Potomec Hiver
Charles Town, W. Va
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