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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1916

Page

2

Public Sale of Middletown Real Estate in 1916

Public sale in Winchester Virginia on August 5 1916 to liquidate a Middletown Frederick County estate under C E Edmondson’s decree. Terms: one third cash, balance in one and two years by bonds or cash. Auctioneer Roy P Duvall. Also notice of estate proceedings for Fanny C Hull from Maurice M Lynch executor with master commissioner report and advertisement requirements.

Middletown Frederick County Whch Sanford R. Ed- Mandson Cc. E. Edmondson Roy P. Duvall Circuit Clerk’s C.E. Edmondson

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endures Forty Years

A persuasive note argues that proprietary medicines must prove merit and survive competition. It cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a dependable remedy after forty years of sales, claiming it earns the confidence of women seeking relief.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Use Cocoanut Oil For Washing Hair

Plain melted cocoanut oil cleanses hair without harming it. Wet hair, rub in oil to produce a rich lather, rinse easily, and remove dust dirt dandruff and oil. Hair dries quickly and becomes fine silky and easy to manage. inexpensive oil available at drug stores.

Committee Named By Chairman James at Winchester Virginia

Roger A. James announces the state executive committee members across ten districts with HQ in Richmond. James plans to meet leaders there to map campaign work as secretary Brenaman remains in charge.

James Damilile Roger A. James Democratic Committee Nelson S. Groome Hampton Col J. F. West Suffolk W. T Reed Richmond Herbert F. Hutchinson Mecklenburg E. S. Reid Chatham James Pleasant Woods Roanoke George B. Keezell Brenaman

Ruffner Says He Likes Prison Life

John D. Ruffner a Page county farmer sentenced to one year and a day in the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary writes his family that he is well pleased with prison life and the Southern country. He plans to move to Georgia after release and notes that three fourths of the 2000 prisoners there are moonshiners.

John D. Ruffner Page County United States Harrisonburg Federal Atlanta Luray Charles G. McLain Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

Returns Sword To Man He Captured

John Davis Arbuckle a Fourteenth Virginia Cavalry lieutenant hosted Captain Albert Maxfield of New York City at his Ronceverte home. Arbuckle had captured Maxfield at Appomattox and, as the war ended, kept Maxfield's sword and haversack. A correspondence led to the sword’s return to its original owner after a reunion.

Ronceverte W. Va John Davis Arbuckle Fourteenth Virginia Cavalry Albert Maxfield New York City Appomattox Arbuckle Maxfield Haversack

Funeral of Mrs. Alice Humsten Smith

The funeral for Mrs. Alice Humsten Smith wife of William B. Smith of Kernstown was held at 3 30 PM from her parents home on Main and Cecil streets Clarke County. Rev Dr Julian Broaddus officiated with hymns Abide With Me Lead Kindly Light and The Home of the Soul at the grave Asleep In Jesus was sung by the choir. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Frank Sprint Nettie Humsten Linden Humsten Robert Smith Harry Steele and John P Sartelle present.

Alice Humsten Smith William B. Smith Kernstown Baptist Church of Berryville Clarke County Mount Hebron Messrs Frank Sprint Nettie Humsten Linden Humsten Robert Smith Harry Steele John P. Sartelle

Two Kentuckians Seen From Afar in Notable Scene

From a distance, Mrs Minnie Holmes and Mrs Annie Shaw both of Kentucky were observed in the crowd signaling a notable moment involving residents of Kentucky.

Minnie Holmes Annie Shaw Kentucky

Local visitors and travels mark Marlboro scene

Marlboro News notes a series of social visits and business trips. Residents including A L Martin and Ethel Lineburg hosted and traveled relatives from Baltimore and Alberton while H E Shull and Edward Knee conducted business in Winchester. James G Mitchell recovered from Memorial Hospital as T H Roe remains gravely ill.

Messrs H. N. Clagett Edward Knee Winchester Staples Dellon, S. C S .G J. L. Kride Baltimore James G. Mitchell Memorial Hospital T. H. Roe

Bowe Wilk Oul Sight Chance Of Recovery

Mrs. H. B. Shull was in Winchester Saturday shopping. The note mentions a possible recovery for Bowe Wilk Oul and reports a local sighting.

Bowe Covery H. B. Shull Winchester

Increasing wheat yields with fewer acres proposed by Ohio expert

Director C B Thorne of the Ohio experiment station argues for less labor and more seed manure and fertilizer to grow the same wheat on 1.5 million acres that is now thrashed on 2 million acres. He links soil management to farm profitability and notes corn saved from wheat could have added wealth.

Ohio C. B. Thorne Ohio Experiment Station

Bran mash controls grasshoppers, says Kansas entomologist

Kansas State Agricultural College entomologist George A. Dean endorses poisoned bran mash for grasshopper control. Ingredients include bran, paris green or alternatives, sirup, citrus juice, and water. Apply at first movement after harvest, covering four to five acres per batch, with multiple applications possible every few days.

George A. Dean Kansas State Agricultural College

Shenandoah Valley Nat Bank Winchester Report 1916

Report of the Condition of Shenandoah Valley National Bank at Winchester Virginia as of June 30 1916. Assets include total resources of 1 455 916 231 218 66 overdrafts unsecured U S bonds pledged 0 premium on bonds 2600 total bonds plus securities and deposits with Federal Reserve numbers show checks notes coin and other items.

U. & Bonds U. S U. Ss Polathi Geserve Bask Penntaw House Federal Reserve Eelles Oe New Yurk Cago St. Louis Or Reserve Citpsee Ee U.S U. P. Inu Winchester Virginia Federal Reserve PN Eoaea Federal Reserve Bank New York St.Louis

Balance Sheet of Virginia Bank in Frederick County

The document shows capital stock of 200000.00 and surplus of 200000.00 with undivided profits of 2168095.20. Circulating notes outstanding 197000.00 and total deposits 1669710.26. U S bonds borrowed 25000.00 and total liabilities equal 2543878.35. Signed by cashier Wm G Hardy and witnesses on July 1916.

Unis Coro Si Soc Caer Eee Ee United States U. S State of Virginia Frederick Wm. G. Hardy Cerect— Attar

Combining Silage With Leguminous Feed

Silage makes solid dairy stock feed but should be paired with leguminous feed such as clover cowpeas or alfalfa to improve overall productive quality.

Best Tonic Is S S S Blood Remedy Ad

Few people through winter and spring without attacks from blood maladies leaving them weak. S S S has been the standard treatment for 50 years and yields to impure blood conditions. Get S S S from the drug store, guaranteed purely vegeta ble. Write for free medical advice. Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.

Ss. S. S Swift Specific Co Atlanta, Ga

Winchester Court Orders Estate Reference in 1916 Decree

In The Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia Maurice M. Lynch surviving executor of D S Glaize and Elizabeth B Glaize executors sue Fred J Glaize and trustees of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and others. The master commissioner will ascertain and report on real property situate and interests, with notices to creditors. A further hearing set for August 11 1916 in Winchester.

City of Winchester Maurice A Lynch Fan Ny C. Hull Decesed Albert F. Slaglé Georgia Shoop Pauline Shoop Winchester Memorial Hospital Corportion Mt. Hebron Maurice M. Lynch D. S. Glaize Elizabeth B. Glaize Fred J. Glaize L. Glaize J. E Cooper O. P. Grove J. George Baetjer Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church T. C. Williams Hallie Bryarly Julia Jinkins Flora A. Hiett Florence Miller Kate White Mary F. Affleck Annie Carver Mary *Carver David S. Galize David S. Glaize Davids. Glaize Elizabeth B. Gleize Iiterest Elizabeth Glaize Cpe Egeres Nunancery A. J. Tavenner Corporation Court Virginia M. M. Lynch

National Bank Stock For Sale by Executor in Winchester

Executors of the late Elizabeth B. Glaize offer fifteen shares of Shenandoah Valley National Bank stock and seven shares of Farmers and Merchants National Bank stock in Winchester for cash at public auction in front of the Court House at noon on a Saturday. Stock sold in two and three share blocks. Auctioneers Duvall & Dunn. clerk Robert S. Smith.

Elizabeth B. Glaize Court House Shenandoah Valley National Bank Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank Winchester Virginia CE M. Lynch Elizabe Glaize Fanny C. Hull Maurice M Lynch Fanny Hull Dee D. Duvall& Dunn Robert S. Smith

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A brief unreadable fragment mentions a delay or payment reference with unclear context. No decisive names, places, or dates are readable to establish a full news item.

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ING Sale C. B Etta Anna Grim Gomis C. E. Edmond&Don Minnie Edmondson Baker Circuit Court Fannie C. Hull Mer C. Hull Chauney the Corporation Court of the City of Im, M. Lynch State of Virginia Sss H. D. Fuller Sis H. D. Fucces R. T. Barton Geo. W. Haddox W.P. McGuire J.J. Ridgeway Mary J. Brown N. P Thomas & Messer Baltimore St Baltimore, Md South Braddock St Good Garden Door J. A. McCcauley University of Virginia Howard Winston 2M University Missionary Meeting Women’s Missionary Societies First Baptist Church East Cork Street Ruffner Georgia Wm. B. Smith Miller’s Marlboro News Marlboro, Va A. L. Martin Gay Lineburg A. B.robinson Ethel Lineburg James B. Smith James S. Peace Miss Peace S. G.jamison Carl Ward Alberton, Md E. P. Ward H. E. and H. G. Shull Jamison BE. M. Funk Virginia Egolf Rogersford Washington, D. C D. E Stickley Shenandoah Valley Nat.Bank Total John W. Rice W. S. Hiett Lewis F. Cooper Bisie Bend L.&m J. L.“Gardner Refuge Geo. A. Sampsell Stephens City Weber Wagons John W. Rosenberger Cor. Braddock and Wolfe Sts Tor Washington Capitol Park Pital W. T. Knight National Bank Exelento Medicine Co Atlante Exelento Cuiaino Perme Exelento Sallie Reed
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