Miss Anne Peach to Wed This Fall in Fall wedding
Engagement announced for Miss Anne E. Peach of Edgemont Loudoun county to Mr. Joseph Norton Walton of Moylan Rose Valley and Philadelphia Pa. The couple plans to marry in the fall. Miss Peach attended Mary Baldwin College. Walton is an electrical engineer with General Electric Philadelphia offices. They will reside in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Murphy Peach
Edgemont
Loudoun County
Upperville
Anne E. Peach
Joseph Norton Walton
Moylan
Rose Valley
Philadelphia
Miss Peach
Mary Baldwin College
Walton
State University
Ames
Iowa
General Electric Company
Mrs Klompus Recovers After Surgical Operation
Mrs Klompus wife of Philip Klompus well known merchant was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital yesterday morning for surgery. She rallied from the anesthetic and is resting comfortably after the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klompus
Zepps Visit for Star Tannery Reunion and Picnic
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Zepp of Orlando Florida arrived by auto this morning and will attend a large family reunion and picnic in Star Tannery tomorrow. They plan to return in September and mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary in 1924. Mrs Zepp is Margaret Cooper, daughter of the late Samuel and Mrs Cooper of Star Tannery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Zepp
Orlando
Fla
Star T Nnery
Zepp
Thomas Cover
Winchester
Florida
Margaret Cooper
Samuel Cooper
Star Tannery
Baltimore Couple Wed by Rev Dr Gilkeson
A Baltimore couple, Mr Edward Ramer and Mrs Lilian Montague, were married yesterday afternoon about six o clock at the clergyman's North Washington street residence by Rev Dr Charles D Gilkeson of the Presbyterian Church. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs George Frazier of Philadelphia. Ramer, a traveling salesman for a Baltimore wholesale firm, is well known in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Gilkeson
Edward Ramer
Lillian Montague
Charles D. Gilkeson
Presbyterian Church
North Washington Street
George Frazier
Philadelphia
Ramer
Winchester
Back To California After Visit Here
Miss Louise O. Zirkle leaves for San Francisco after visiting her brother in law Frederick A. Crisman. She is supervisor of Art in San Francisco schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Louise O. Zirkle
San Francisco
Calif
Frederick A. Crisman
Miss Zirkle
Robert Scott Sent to Joliet for Life Term in Maurer Murder
Robert Scott pleaded guilty to murder in the slaying of Chicago drug clerk John Maurer. He was taken to Joliet to serve a life term while his brother Russell faces a hanging sentence in October. Robert says he did not fire the fatal shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Robert Scott
John Maurer
Russell
Joliet
State Penitentiary
Robert
Maurer
Mrs Bassett's Testimony on Lydia Pinkham's Compound
Lansing woman Mrs E F Bassett reports relief from fatigue and weakness after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits improved energy and wellbeing to the remedy and recommends it to others including her neighbor's sixteen year old girl. The ad notes the product is a root and herb medicine used by women for over fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Michigan
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mars
E. F. Bassett
South
Hayford Avenue
Lydia J. Pinkham
Loudoun 96 Dissolution Notice
The firm of M. B. and W. M. Richards known as Loudoun 96 was dissolved on June 13 11. This dissolution affects the partnership under state filing requirements and closes the business entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B
W. M. Richards
Loudoun 96
Disinfection of Stables Urgent
United States Department of Agriculture urges urgent stable disinfection after livestock disease outbreaks. It details preparation, removing debris, treating soil and wood, and using disinfectants like a four ounce per gallon compound solution of secretol with a spray pump for thorough contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural Colleges
United States Department of Agriculture
Legume Crops Help Check Soil Erosion on Hills
A. H. Karraker of the University of Illinois agronomy department explains how legumes reduce erosion. Cover crops like red clover Alsike mammoth and alfalfa protect lands during high risk seasons while adding organic matter and using their heavy root systems to hold soil moisture and prevent runoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H Karraker
Agronomy Department
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
No Cure or Prevention of Dreaded Hog Cholera
The United States Department of Agriculture says no drug or combination cures or prevents hog cholera. Some tonics may aid general health, but many products prove worthless under tests. The antihog cholera serum, developed by the federal bureau of animal industry, remains the only reliable preventive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
Misses Head to Gray's Cabin on Shenandoah River Weekend
Miss Mary Thomas Ruth Samp and Mary Sullivan with Frances Evans leave for Gray's Cabin on the Shenandoah River to spend the weekend with a party of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Murray
Elizabeth Ryan
Gravel Springs
Laura Baker
Elizabeth Moore
Opequon Lake Park
Mary Thomas
Ruth Samp
Stocks Break As Fed Rate Increases Rattle Markets
New York reports a sharp stock market decline after the New York Federal Reserve Bank raises rates. Traders react to higher rates with heavy selling as investment demand for high grade issues surges briefly. call money renewals at 4 1/2 percent. About 1.8 million shares traded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
Associated Press
New York
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Call Money Renewel
25 000 Tons of Limestone Blasted at Stephens City
Approximately 25 000 tons of blue limestone were blasted late yesterday at the M J Grove Lime Company works in Stephens City. Superintendent C A Cross said 2300 pounds of dynamite were used in five holes, all blasts in rapid succession. No property damage was reported. The limestone will supply lime for all Grove company manufacturing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Stephens City
C. A. Cross
Boxing Card Postponed to Tonight at Mont Park
Firemen’s general committee postpones boxing show in Martinsburg due to rain. Feature bout stars Jack Horner versus Spikes Webb over ten rounds, with three additional fights on the program tonight at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen’s General Committee
Mont Park
Martinsburg
Jack Horner
Spikes Webb
Will of Lucy Ellen Walker Leaves Estate to Son and Family
The will of Lucy Ellen Walker, a respected Middletown woman, is offered for probate. She leaves all estate, including a Middletown dwelling, to her son Willie Walker, his wife, and their children. The will, dated March 1, 1923, is witnessed by J. R. Sperry and J. R. Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Ellen , Walker
Middletown
Circuit Clerk
Willie Walker
J. R. Sperry
J. R. Watson
Public Sale of Washington Street Property in Winchester
Special Commissioners announce a public auction of the late William B. Cornwell residence on Washington and Clifford Streets in Winchester Virginia. The two parcels 63 by 105 feet and 15 by 30 feet sell on September 4 1926 at 11 a.m. with terms 1 third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court House
Winchester
William B. Cornwell
Washington and
Clifford Streets
Washington Street
Clifford Street
Nellie Cover Harrison and Husband
Herbert S. Larrick
R. Gray Williams
A. G. Swanson
J. Gray Beverley
Corporation Court
City of
G. G. Lovett
Brown Lovett
Lovett Bros
Sophie Cornwell
Als
More Catholics Reported Killed By the Mexicans
Mexico City reports Archbishop Leopoldo Ruiz Cisneros arriving from Morelia says two Catholic priests and between 27 and 30 Catholic citizens were executed by military authorities on August 1 and 2 after uprisings tied to religious tensions in Sahuayo and Acámbaro. Federal troops later subdued the uprisings and executed three leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Leopoldo Ruiz Cisneros
Morelia
Sahaayo
Acambaro
Sale of County Real Estate in Frederick County
Public auction in Winchester Virginia on September 1 1926 at 11 a m of 85 acre tract along Old Copper Road. Deed of trust from Edgar C Sine et al to trustee Barton defaulted. terms require one third at sale and balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and fire insurance. Auctioneers Duvall Dunn. (8-7-4wks.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar C. Sine
Myrtle V. Sine
Effie A. Sine
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Frederick County
Old Copper Road
Edgar C. Line
Lillian M. Smith
Robert T. Barton
Contraband Liquor Destroyed in Winchester City Hall
Chief of Police M A Doran supervised the destruction of 102 gallons of moonshine from local bootleggers. The contraband, seized from moonshiners and illicit carriers, was ordered destroyed by Richmond prohibition authorities and witnessed for certification. It was poured into the sewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Doran
City Hall
Winchester
Prohibition Department
Richmond
For sale advertise air tanks in garage use
Several compressed air tanks offered for sale. Suitable for garages and similar work spaces. Apply Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Winchester Court Petitions to Convene Emma Pugh Estate
A 1926 in Winchester Virginia notices a corporation court petition by The Commercial and Savings Bank Administrator of Emma Pugh decedent seeks to convene creditors and settle estate. Defendants include Mary I Pugh Ida Gray Ira Pugh Clare Pugh Joseph Pugh Zachariah Pugh decd and other parties not residents of Virginia. They must appear within fifteen days and a notice will run weekly for four weeks in Winchester Evening Star. A copy posted at the county courthouse door on August 9 1926 marks next Rule Day.
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Corporation Court OF
Winchester
Virginia
Philip Williams
Ve. Winchester Orchard Supply Co., Inc
James P. Reardon
Winchester Orchard Supply Company, Incorporated
Philip
Rouss Avenue
Corporation Court
Ada Stone
Als
Cephas N. Garvin
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Céphas WN. Garvin
Cephas N Garvin
Martha Carver
Circuit Court OF
Frederick County
C. M. Ritter
Winchester Evening Star
Court House
Circuit Court
Franklin Ritter
Washington, D. C
Russell Ritter
Hagerstown
Ernest M. Ritter
William R. Ritter
Corporation Court OF Ity OF
Commercial and Savings Admr. c. T.a
Thomas
Mary I. Pugh
Command Savings Band
Admr
Emma Pugh
Dec
Chancery
Whester
I Realty
Ida Gray
Thomas Pugh
Ira Pugh
Clare Pugh
Joseph Pugh
Zachariah Pugh
F. J. Seld
Bessie Arnold
Werd Orndorff
Capon Valley Bank
Ginia
Chester
Corinne Thomas
Cle Ward
Dant
Jos. H. Cooley
East Piccadi St
Jos. H. Coo
Fannie K. Cooley
State of
Virgin
Shrivers Ave
Cumberland
Star
City of Winchester
Harrison and Harrison
Public Sale of Morgan Anderson Lot and Garages
Public sale to begin at 11 o clock on Thursday September 2 1926 in Winchester Virginia of Morgan Anderson lot and ten garages fronting on West Cork Street. One third cash and rest in one and two years with 6 percent interest secured by mortgage and insurance on buildings. Special commissioner John A Kern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork Street
Eveyed
Morgan Anderson
Hay R. Kern
Corporation Court of the City
Winchester
Virginia
John A. Kern
Public Auction for 1 Acre Lot in Stephens City VA
The estate of Henry A. Dinges and the Steele & Dinges partnership announce a public sale of one acre of land near Stephens City Virginia. The auction is set for Saturday August 21 1926 at 2 o clock PM in front of the Post Office Stephens City. Cash terms. J M Steele Admr. of Henry A Dinges Estate and surviving partner of Steele and Dinges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hen A. Dinges
Steele & Dinges
Stephens Ci Va
Stephens City
Ray Robinson
Steele &Dinges
J. M. Steele
Henry A. Dinges
Steele & Dinge
Fort Loudoun Seminary Opens 22nd Session
The 22nd session opens September 16 for day pupils and resident students under fifteen. The program includes kindergarten primary and preparatory grades. Miss Affleck Miss Denia Jones and others teach piano Miss M Greene. Kindergarten $76.00. Katherine Glass Greene president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Affleck
Denia Jones
M Greene
Katherine Glass Greene
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Saranac
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St. Thomas’ Protestant Episcopal Church
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Baltimore Sun
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Hagerstown, Md
George Washington Hotel
J. R. Snapp
Fawcetts Gap
T. M. Jones
Anderson, Ind
Mrs. W. C. Haskell
Cincinnati, Ohio
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S. G. Newcome
Lenore, Va
G. W. Grubbs
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Front Royal Road
Earl Wilfley
Church of the Disciples
Washington
Robert Kremer
Donald Finfrock
C. C. Finfrock
Oakshade Farm
Clearbrook
Savannah
James Lynch
Sadie Hamrick
The
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Jones’ Springs
W. Va
Ida Gardiner
Bunker Hill
Mrs. Foster Ashley
Warren Grim
Aldie, Va
Mildred Landis
Weyers Cave
E. Godlave
Kate Larrick
Turner Lockhart
Rock Enon
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Isabelle Hammack
Mason-Dixon, Pa
Laurence B. Madigan
Mis
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William Bk. Madigan
Nelson Ritter
Ridgiey White
Mr. Winchester White
Katherine Daugherty
John Noonan
Mr. Ewing Simpson
William Barr
Peyton Street
Maine
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Lila Harlee
Morton Harlee
Valley Pike
Ruth Darlington Essick
Downington
Hazel Bailey
N. Cameron Street
Bailey
Essick
Ira Bailey
Miss Essick
Lebanon College
Miss Bailey
Margaret Hodgson
Russell T. Sonner
Front Royal
Wva
J. A. Bean
H. Tucker Graham D. D
Florence, S. C
James R. Graham
City
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Fredericksburg
Justa Quick
Harris’ Addition
Mr. T.H. Ritter
Mrs. Bassett
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department
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Shenandoah River
Williamsb. Cornwell's Heirs
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Fairview Ave
Little Joe’s
Duvall & Dunn
P. Q
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Warren Rice
Winchter
Fred JL. Glaize
Gla and Bro
Fannie K. Cool
M. Chants
Nat’l Bk
M. M. Lynch J. M. Steck
Trs
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