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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
4
A fragmentary newspaper page blends verse by Walt Mason with an extended legal discussion. The piece discusses family mobility and toil, then shifts to a Virginia West Virginia debt dispute, focusing on asset claims, Civil War impacts, and possible interest obligations totaling up to 95 million if no asset share is granted, or about 14 million with asset recognition.
Major Conrad argued West Virginia’s right to a share of Virginia securities at state separation. He recalled six years of negotiations over the debt and noted West Virginia did not claim old assets until Virginia entered court. The discussion followed unsettled questions of financial entitlements between the two states.
Disease killing native chestnuts spreads mainly through nursery stock and then locally by wind birds and insects. After infection, timber remains valuable for two years before deteriorating, possibly affecting barrel manufacturing as quarantines aim to keep the fungus out.
An old advertisement argues local applications fail for catarrh and promotes internal remedies. It claims Hall's Catarrh Cure acts on the blood and mucous surfaces and touts a companion tonic for constipation. The text notes a long-standing prescription and offers a free information mailer from Toledo Ohio.
From a small beginning the sale and use of this remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. When you have need of such a medicine give Chamberlains Cough Remedy a trial and you will understand why it has become so popular for coughs, colds and croup. Obtainable every where. Advertise your spring goods.
April 29 reports Ritter family returning home and visits by Beverly McKay and W. Burch at Bluemont relatives. Mrs. Preston Marks back in Berryville after visiting her father R H Ritter. Miss Mary Esteph returns from Washington visits. Josiah A Richardson of Maryland, a former resident, visits niece Mrs. Lewis Pearson on Na avenue.
A series of Democratic primary announcements from Frederick County candidates. William E. Smith and Charles H. Harper seek Gainesboro District Supervisor and related roles, with vows to uphold duties. Other candidates include Valond Orndorof, C. Brannon, Luther R. Baker, W ShenK, and Herbert H. Shull seeking Northern and Southern District Commissioner of Revenue posts and general county offices.
The Democratic primary for Commonwealth's attorney in Frederick County is set for 1915. T. Russell Cather pledges thorough, fair service and to dedicate efforts to the office if elected.
In the aftermath of the Democratic primary, John M. Steck announces his bid for reelection to the House of Delegates. Citing party service, Steck seeks continued leadership and representation.
The candidate announces re-election to the office of County Treasurer subject to the Democratic Primary on August 3 1916. He expects the continued support of R S Smith and solicits all qualified voters.
Luther Pannett declares Democratic primary candidacy for Sheriff of Frederick County with August 8 1916 election date and seeks support of voters. F D Good also announces candidacy for the Board of Supervisors Creek District promising faithful duties if elected.
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