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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1917

Page

2

Court master to supervise Brown estate distribution in Virginia

Master Commissioner J Horace Gacy Sr will begin August 10 1917 in Winchester Va to execute an order for administration and distribution of W R Brown deceaseds assets. He will report creditors liens and available assets and publish public notices for four weeks in a Winchester newspaper.

Circuit Court Frederick Brown Cir- Court Frederick County W. R. Brown R. Brown H. Painter Eaih W. H. Painter Admr W. Brown Winchester Var J. Horace Gacy, SR Circuit Court of County Virginia

Toll reductions announced by Valley Turnpike Co

The Valley Turnpike Co announces toll reductions effective September 1 for wagons and spring wagons. Rates drop from 5c to 3c per 5 mile section for 1-horse wagons, 10c to 5c for 2-horse wagons, 18c to 10c for 4-horse wagons, 6c to 3c for 1-horse spring wagons, and 10c to 5c for 2-horse spring wagons. Annual reduced-toll passes will be issued for pleasure buggy travel.

the Valley Turnpike Co Here- Valley Turnpike CO H. F. Byrd

Danish Woman Regains Health After Lydia E Pinkham

Danish woman Meta Damgaard Matzan of Chicago writes that after taking two bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she is entirely well. She previously suffered back pain inflammation headaches fatigue and loss of appetite and now praises the tonic for female troubles.

Lydia E. Pinkham Meta Damgaard- Matzan Kimball Ave Chicago

Classified Advs Offer Monthly Earnings

Intelligent person may earn 100 dollars monthly by corresponding for newspapers. 40 to 50 dollars monthly in spare time for canvassing. National Press Bureau in Buffalo New York invites inquiries. 6 19 sat 6m.

National Press Bureau Buffalo N. Y

The Stockman Advice for Livestock and Horses

The piece highlights changing horse collars and fit, cost cuts from good hog pastures, turning sheep to pasture during mild bite, morning hay feeding before pasture, and issues with hoof trimming. It stresses quick hog growth for profit, and recommends a lamb creep for exclusive grain feeding.

Storage Methods for Vegetables in Outdoor Pits and Banks

The article outlines practical tips for storing vegetables such as potatoes cabbage beets and carrots in outdoor pits or banks. It recommends well drained sites shallow excavations lined with straw and a conical vegetable pile covered with straw and earth. It advises multiple small pits for easy access and grouping crops by keeping quality, with separate layers of straw or leaves between crops. Cabbage storage includes long narrow pits with roots down and dirt cover or trench planting with a two foot straw cap and a surrounding low fence.

Stand by Food Measure Defense of Minimum Price Provision

Judge Harrison endorses a one man food administrator over a three member board. The speaker argues the bill aims to guarantee farmers a price covering costs and reasonable profit to avert famine while maintaining market benefits for producers and addressing consumer concerns.

Harrison

Beloved Rector Edward Wall Dies in Berryville

The Rev. Edward Wall rector of Grace Protestant Episcopal Church Berryville died at 8 this morning in the rectory after a three week illness. He served the Berryville church over 22 years and was highly regarded in Clarke county. He leaves a widow and a daughter, plus two brothers. funeral at Grace Church with Bishop Gravatt presiding. Burial in the churchyard. The M W of A picnic at Middletown was postponed due to quarantine.

The Star Today Berryville Edward Wall Grace Protestant Episcopal Church Berryville Church Virginia Clarke County Grace Church Middletown

Better Gains in Cattle Feed Efficiency Claim

The article notes stockmen disagree on feed consumption by pure bred cattle versus scrub stock. It states experts claim purebred cattle produce a better and quicker gain from their feed, rather than using less feed.

Dog Sentenced to Death Over Unpaid 75 Cent License

A dog housed at police headquarters faced execution after its owner refused to pay a 75 cent license fee. The frightened animal, tied to a cot in a cell, wagged its tail and sought comfort as officials led it to a death spot south of town later that day.

Mrs Wyndham Buys Home on National Avenue

Mrs Charles Wyndham purchases from Bennett Russell a double frame house on National Avenue for $2,000.

Mrs. Wyndham Charles Wyndham Bennett Russell National Avenue

Mothers Friend advertised for expectant mothers

An advertisement promotes Mother's Friend as a trusted external application to ease pregnancy. It promises softened abdominal skin, relaxed expanding muscles, soothed breast inflammation, and safer childbirth. It urges writing Bradfield Regulator Co. for a free booklet and notes the product is available from druggists and safe for nature's work.

Bradfield Regulator Co Dept. L Lamar Building Atlanta,Ga

Sale of Five Per Cent Warren County Road Bonds

The Board of Supervisors of Warren County will offer for sale at public auction at Front Royal Virginia on Monday August 18 1917 at 130 pm bonds for the permanent improvement of the South River District highways to the amount of 10000 dollars in denominations of 600 dollars each. The bonds dated May 1 1914 bear 5 percent interest payable semiannually and mature in thirty years with redemption possible after twenty years. They are tax exempt and bid must be at par with accrued interest. unsold bonds may be sold to a bidder at the stated price.

Board of Supervisors Warrent County Court House Front Royal South River District

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Wisconsin Parent

Mrs. John Bourneville of Brussels Wisconsin praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for years of use with children saying she would never be without it in the house. The ad notes that it soothes irritating coughs and is sold everywhere.

Foley John Bourneville Brussels Wis

Mrs. W L Fultz Returns Home From Sanatorium

Mrs W L Fultz who had been at Catawba Sanatorium Virginia for six months due to health has returned home and is much improved friends welcomed her back to Win then text ends with incomplete place name.

W. L. Fultz Catawba Sanitorium

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Worth Etta Anna Grim Beis A. W. Morgan Angola S. Main St Star Office N.main St Wan Co Oerdon Evening Star Office Winchester Turnpike Boyce Grafton M. P. Lee Mack Noonan W. E. Barr Fairmont Avenue Huyler Martha Washington Fred S. Boyd Main and Water Sts Valley Turnpike Valley Turnpike Company Valley Turnpike CO University of Virginia Edwin A. Alderman LL. D Howard Winston Paige Dog Warren County Ford Owners Ford R. O.S Gemco Rose Ramsburg Auto Supply Co Oakland J. Howard Cather Dodge Bros. Motor Cars John M. Miller People’s Bargain Store Bell Phone R. M. Swimley Footer Footer’s Dye Works Cumberland, Md Co. A. Heller & CO Brill & Rifter Mrs. Fultz I.j. Cooper & Sons, Distributors
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