Estate Auction of Walter T Gore in Winchester Virginia
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Virginia as trustee under the will of Walter T Gore offers three tracts of land for public auction at the Winchester Court House on a Friday in August 1922. The properties include the Home Farm about three miles west of Winchester with one hundred acres and twenty four acres of orchard plus a smaller acre tract near the Northwestern Turnpike. Bids will be by lot then combined to a total price with sale subject to reserved rights and tenant occupancy through March 1923. The sale is held with proceeds to be used under the trust deed and a fire policy in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wincherer
Virof
Bank of Winchester
Virgin
Walter T. Gore
Bwr
Shenandoah Hiey National Bank of
Winchester
Ity
Court House
Flay
Perry
Fredounty Clerk's
Sujet
Northwestern Turnpike
OT Western Turnpike
Opeq
Loy
Robert Hodgson
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Virginia
Walter T. Gory
Williams
St Rave Puvatl
A. B.richards
M. Lohr-Capper
Stewart Ll
W .S. Hiett
D R. Gray Williams
Public Sale of Tuscawilla Farm in Charles Town WV
Under the will of Mrs. Susan R. Carroll the 264 acre Tuscawilla farm near Charles Town WV is set for public auction August 26 at 11 AM in front of the Court House. The property includes a dwelling, barn, barracks, granary, two corn houses, 15 acres of timber, and is conveyed by deed from 1887 with sale terms of one third cash and balance in installments secured by a trust deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan R. Carroll
Court House
Charles Town
West Virginia
Towit
Tuscawilla
Summit Point
W. GC. Carroll
Cleon Moore
Forrest W. Brown
Said County
W. ©. Carroll
Susan B. Carroll
W. Va
Seven Fountains Farm Trustee Sale in Shenandoah Va
Notice of sale under a deed of trust dated January 28 1922 for the Seven Fountains Farm Shenandoah County Virginia. The 445 acre property near Woodstock features mineral waters including seven springs and historic resort status. Sale at public auction on Wednesday September 20 1922 at 10 o'clock A M with one third cash and the balance in three annual installments secured by deed of trust. E D Newman trustee C E Tapley auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Shenandoah County
Woodstock
Meadowbank Welcomes Electric Lights and a Vacuum Man
In Meadowbank, Rodney Marvin travels door to door selling Marvin vacuum cleaners while Barbara and neighbors debate electricity adoption. Barbara’s skepticism softens as her family and townsfolk warm to the visitor, and the town ultimately embraces electric service and vacuum cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadowbank
Barbara
Tor
Alice Westerly
Lettie
Red Marvin
Yars
Sign Language of Fields and Tobacco Signs
A New York Herald account describes field boundary markers warning trespassers and the roadside cigar shop sign shaped like a torpedo boat. Red lights signal tobacconists and watchhouses, reflecting early literacy gaps in sign design and local customs.
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Europe
Citer
New York Herald
Georgia's founding as a refuge for the poor
The piece recounts James Oglethorpe and a petition approved on June 9 1732 to charter a Georgia colony between the Savannah and Altha rivers. The grant aimed to establish a twenty one year corporate trust for the poor, naming the province in honor of the English king.
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Georgia
England
James Oglethorpe
Partice
George II
Amerida
Savannah
Altha
Pacific
Ingland
Secret Confiding Between Mum and Bill Over Two Bucks
A brief dialogue shows Mum asking to confide a secret to Bill and him promising silence. Bill then asks for two bucks, with Phil noting confidence in keeping the secret. The exchange mimics classic early 20th century banter as reported in the American tewok Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Phil
Friendship Picnic Announcement for September 4
A notice promotes a September 4 Friendship Picnic hosted by Labor participants. Details emphasize community gathering and inclusion with an invitation to attendees to bring neighbors and share in a cooperative event.
Tempered Joy After Fourth Child Announcement
Bronson flatly asks Woodson about cigars. Woodson confirms a new baby at home and notes it is his fourth. Bronson reveals he smoked one of the cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronson
Grace Leaves with Other Fish to Fry
The exchange mocks Grace for leaving me with the idea of other fish to fry. Marion objects, saying she should have kept lobster to broil instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cholly
Grace
Marion
Subways Spark Debate On City Growth And Downtown Change
Parke argues subways are a welcomed addition to New York while Boston observers call it a subtraction. The compact exchange frames differing views on urban transit impacts and regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke Rowe
New York
Bunker Hill
Boston
Spiderland Interlude Sparks Domestic Moment
A humorous dialogue quotes Mrs Spider asking to dim the light and join her in bed as Mr Spider responds with affection, creating a playful domestic vignette set in Spiderland.
Insult and Tail Quip Prompt Friends in Banter
A playful exchanges turns on a canine pun about tails and brands. The dialogue features jesting over loyalty and quality, with a light tone and implied humor between speakers.
Public Sale of Limestone Farm Near Middle Town Virginia
Public sale of a limestone farm known as the Charles Whittington farm located about four miles west of Middle Town Virginia near Cedar Creek. The 60 acre property includes a dwelling, barn, hog house, and a new spring Wns, with nine acres in bearing orchard and other cleared land. possession December 1, 1922. One third cash day of sale with the rest in two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance policy. For details contact Herbert S. Larrick Attorney for the Owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Larrick
Public Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Frederick County
Special Commissioner and Trustee will sell at public auction at 11 oclock in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Virginia two parcels of land Lot A at Grimes Post Office containing 75.5 square poles Lot B containing about one half acre adjoining Lot A both described in deeds recorded in Frederick County and previously conveyed to J W Aleshire Son and Basil L Aleshire. Terms: one third cash with balance in two yearly installments secured by deed of trust and fire insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Grimes Post Office
Frederick County
John Wesley Alestide
J. R. Hamilton
Frederick
Basil L. Aleshire
James A. Grimes
Public sale of desirable city home in Winchester Virginia
The estate of the late Mrs. Harriett G. Shepherd will sell at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester at 12 noon on Saturday Sept 2 1922. The property No 29 Cork Street south side between Maine and Braddock Streets is a seven room residence with immediate possession. Terms: one third cash on sale day, balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy with interest payable annually. Executed by M M Lynch executor of Harriett G Shepherd deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.D. Newman
C. E. Tapley
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Harriett G. Shepherd
Cork Street
Maine
Braddock Streets
M. M. Lynch
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Balto
Ohio
Sonable
R. T. Jones & Company Funeral Directors
Venetane and Furniture
Main St
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Rose Mage
Ty Moe Aes Isne
Alice
Dick Red
Rod
Barby
Rodney Marvin
Rodney
Marvin
Bob
Spiderland
Spider
George
Mr. Spider
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Th&ncery
Toledo Scales
Als
J. W. Aleshire & Son Et Als
Circuit Court
T. Russell Cather
Herbert S. Larrick
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C. C. Brannon
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N. G. Hottel
George Herbert
Ratal Sra
Tagara
Harrisburg
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Susquehanna Valley
Pennsylvania
Broadway Ltd
Handley School
Miss Nan
Forsythe
S. Braddock Street
Thomas & Messer Company
W. Balto
St. Baltimore
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