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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1918

Page

2

Public Timber Land Sale in Frederick County

Public sale of timber land under two deeds of trust on August 24 1918 at Winchester Court House. Property near Furn Goo Run twelve miles southwest of Winchester with timber on most of the tract. adjoining Orndorff Gallie Russell land. One third cash, balance in two yearly installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust with insurance policy. Lynch trustee.

Baker Husband Frederick Cound Orndorff, Gallie Russell and Soren Co. P. Bailey & Company Bailey Bros Winchester

Foreclosure Sale Pursuant to Deed of Trust in Frederick County Virginia

Warren Rich as trustee conducts sale of a 95 acre tract in Frederick County Virginia described from a 1915 deed. The sale is in front of the clock at 11 o.clock 1918 with one third cash and two annual payments for the balance, secured by a deed of trust and fire insurance on buildings.

Havermale Birthay Haverhis Warren Rice Lerk Frederick Virginia Frederick County Virginia Win Jerryck Alexander DeHaven Oth Israel Carson Latt Peacer Warren Rich

Foreclosure sale of Highland avenue lot in Winchester Va

Warren Rice as trustee will sell at the courthouse in Winchester Va on September 3 1918 at 11 am the property at 532 Highland avenue Wilhto Va fronting 50 feet and extending 190 feet. The deed of trust dated March 14 1914 from Q Wisecarver and Annie Wisecarver to Rice secures payments with one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments at 6 percent term of sale and insuring policy required.

Q. Wisecarver Annie Wiscor Warren _ Rice Corporation Clerk’s of Winchester Virginia Court House Highland Avenue Wilhto Advon CE Chrismore Menclerk

Soldiering in a Walled City

Gore county native Lohr EB Kern now first sergeant in France writes home about a walled hilltop town with a high stone barrier and moat, an iron gate, and a park of thick trees. He describes Paris briefly, sightlines to his brother Ramey, hopes war will end soon, notes sniping training, and plans to hunt birds next winter. Prior to the army he kept books for the Virginia Woolen Company.

Lohr EB. Kern Gore France Daniel Kern Paris Ramey Sam Army Kern The Virginia Woolen Company

Personal Notes From Middletown

Middletown Virginia August notes mention Rev and Mrs M H Keen and children visiting Washington for a week or two. Several relatives and friends from Leesburg Winchester Roanoke Altoona Lansdowne and Maryland call or visit in Middletown and nearby towns.

Middletown M. H. Keen

Armel Notes Roundup Of Local Movements And Visits

In Armel Virginia on August 22 several residents reported returns and trips. Mrs J M Cornwell came home from visits in Shepherdstown Charlestown and Berryville. George Mitchell and family returned to Baltimore after visiting Walter Haymaker. J W Newcome went back to Camp Humphrey after a short stay at home. Marian Grimjett was assigned to Camp Humphrey this week. E Rose and son Oliie Rose spent Tuesday in Front Royal. Judge E D Newman of Woodstock, chair of the western exemption board, visited the city on business.

Mollie McDonald Lorenzo Lewis Alexandria J. Jett McCormick Norfolk Esther Knolls Staunton Grace Young Louise Garnett Dorothy Helen Anna Levi Mercy Kercheval Thelma Shackelford Viola Carlisle Virginia Wisecarver Louise Harris Eliza Martha Tucker Thelma Brown Catherine Jackson Annie Thompson Ann Snyder Virginia Catherine Bean Dorothy Cameron Virginia Avis Katie Rose Rowland Mary Elizabeth Rosalie Newcombe Elizabeth Ramsburg Ada Thelma Fellner Louise Huyett John Hart Thelma Shackleford Hikia Ruth Laura Licklider Shepherdstown W. E. Hart Marian Grimjett Camp Humphrey E. Rose and Son Mer. Oliie Rose Front Royal E. D. Newman Woodstock Fae

Fort Loudoun Seminary Catalog Ad Opens Sept 17

Winchester Virginia advertisement promotes Fort Loudoun Seminary with programs for resident and nonresident pupils. offerings include junior college, preparatory, grammar, primary, kindergarten, commercial, domestic science, expression, physical culture, art, piano, voice, strings, shorthand, typing. Catalog requested from president Katherine R. Glass.

Winchester Omece Preparatory Popes Ex Katherine R- Glass

Winchester and Potomac Railroad Stockholders Meet

Notice states the Winchester and Potomac Railroad Co stockholders will meet at the office of R Gray Williams in Winchester Virginia on September 6 1918 at 12 15 p m for election of president and board of directors and to transact other business. Secretary C W Woolford signs the notice dated August 20 1918.

Winchester & Potomac Railroad Co Winchester Winchester and Potomac Railroad Co R. Gray Williams C. W. Woolford

Annual stockholders meeting for Winchester & Western Railroad Co

The annual meeting will be held at the company office in Winchester Virginia at 10 a m on September 3 1918 for election of directors and other business. Witness my hand at Winchester Virginia August 19 1918 W W MCCLAINE Assistant Secretary.

Winchester & Western Railroad Co Winchester W. W. McClaine

In the second ting of defense be a war saver

The phrase urges a shift to proactive defense and personal responsibility, framing it as a practical wartime mindset. It emphasizes practical actions over rhetoric and reinforces morale in challenging times.

Foley Kidney Pills Help Husband and Wife

Mrs. Frank P. Wout of Morrill Maine reports Foley Kidney Pills greatly helped her and her husband. She states the husband was lame and unable to walk over but now feels no pain, with improved back and joint comfort.

Frank P. Wout Morrill Foley

Krebs Vacation With Mrs Krebs On West Piccadilly

Mr and Mrs E Clay Krebs of Philadelphia vacation with Mrs H Clay Krebs at her home on West Piccadilly.

E. Clay Krebs Philadelphia

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