Virginia Court Orders Sale of Winchester House Lot
In Winchester on August 18, the Clerk ordered Nora Harris Henry Harris Laura Weaver Geo Weaver Webster Esquard Mary Harris Leslie Harris Sally Esquard Alice Russ Samuel Russ Nancy Esquard Helen Thornton Roy Thornton and Samuel Esquad and all unknown heirs of William Robinson to appear within 15 days after publication to reject their interests in the house and lot No 11 on West Hart Street, with the sale proceeds to be distributed among rightful heirs. The order requires weekly publication for four weeks in the Evening Star.
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Istate OF
Virginia
Corporation Court of
City of
Winchester
Thomas Esquard
Nora Harris
West Hart Street
Wm. Robinson
Henry Harris
Laura Weaver
Geo. Weaver
Webster Esquard
Mary Harris
Leslie Harris
Sally Esquard
Alice Russ
Samuel Russ
Nancy Esquard
Helen Thornton
Roy Thornton
Samuel Esquad
Evening Star
Special low prices on mahogany furniture this week
Readable items include mahogany sideboards tables chairs stands davenports desks clocks bureaus mirrors inlaid walnut high chests and bureaus Adams and Windsor chairs porch benches and more. Special low prices valid this week.
Remedy For Summer Ills From Mrs Scott Of Scottsville
During hot months many families face summer complaint and need prompt treatment. Mrs F F Scott of Scottsville NY reports a severe attack once relieved by one dose of Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. Others in her family have had similar relief. For sale by all dealers.
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F. F. Scott
Scottsville
N. Y
Chamberlain
Dally Optimistic Thought and Community Privileges
A brief note reflects on optimism and the call of privileges, framing them as less important than broader community duties and responsibilities. It emphasizes upholding civic care amid daily reflections.
Junk Heap Gold and Silver Gifts Aid Red Cross
Contributions pour in from across the United States to the Washington Red Cross melting pot. Gold and silver trinkets and other metal items are gathered, melted, and sold to fund ambulances hospital supplies and other Red Cross needs. Mrs Holmes Conrad of Winchester Virginia is highlighted as a notable contributor with a box containing gold and silver.
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United States
Red Cross
Washington
Winchester
The
Washington Star
Holmes Conrrad
Conrad
Clothing Shortage Officially Denied
Secretary Baker announced there will be no serious clothing or equipment shortage as the national army mobilizes next month. He said arrangements for supplies are well advanced and any shortage found will be overcome quickly. cantonments and training establishments are nearing completion and ready for the levies as they arrive.
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Washington
National Army
Baker
Bur nt Factory Notes in Burnt Factory Va
Burnt Factory Virginia reports a series of local notices detailing visits and travels. W M Swimley, Verna Swimley and Mrs Smith return to Winchester after a week with J M Cain. Carver party returns from Luray caverns. Others travel to Berryville Minnie Wood Chapel Martinsburg and Richmond. Two men Hardesty certified for military service.
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Burnt Factory
W. M. Swimley
Verna Swimley
Emma
George Cunningham
Berryville
W. L. McDonald
George E. Baker
Minnie Wood Chapel
Harry Marsh
Alexandria
Paul Marsh
Richmond
Margery Marsh
Ada Tanquary
LeVan Hyssong Serves in Army Among Winchester Boys
Winchester notes that LeVan Hyssong is serving in the army as a corporal in an Iowa State University training area. He is the son of Mrs. Hyssong and the late W. E. Hyssong of Winchester and was raised here before attending a program at the State College. Previously he worked with the Northern Virginia Power Company in Winchester.
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Winchester
LeVan Hyssong
Pa Fowa Company
Infantry
Hyssong
Local notes from Capon Bridge tied to visits and church events
August 30 items note Carl Sirbaugh visiting his father in Monessen and Mary Line visiting in Martinsburg. William and S. D. McKee host Burlington visitors. A C McWilliams plan to stay with hosts until spring. Rev A M Barr holds Bloomery meeting. Giffin and McWilliams family travel and attend events. Pittsburgh preacher Rev Wilson speaks at the M E Church South. A campaign for a new town school advances, with potential major impact.
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I Ae
Capon Bridge
Carl Sirbaugh
Monessen
J. N. Sirbaugh
William Oates
Burlington
W. Va
S. D. McKee
C. R. White
A. C McWilliams
A. M. Barr
Bloomery
Mise Mary Line
Martinsburg
Ott Sirbaugh
A. C. McWilliams
New York City
I. H. Giffin
Wardensville
Mrs Fugitt and Daughter Visit In Home State
Carpers Valley Virginia reports Fannie Fugitt of Winchester and her daughter Ella Melenbacker of Wenatchee Washington spent Sunday in the area.
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Carpers Valley
Fannie Fugitt
Winchester
Ella Melenbacker
Wenatchee
Wash
Stephens City Services Announcement
Rev. Malcolm S. Taylor of Woodstock Virginia announces services will be held every first Sunday at 11 a.m. in St Stephens Protestant Episcopal Church Stephens City this county. He extends a cordial invitation. Rev. Mr. Taylor is also rector of the Episcopal Church at Woodstock.
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Malcolm S. Taylor
Woodstock
St. Stephens Protestant Episcopal Church
Stephens City
County
Mr. Taylor
Episcopal Church
Public Sale of Winchester City Real Estate in 1917
Special commissioners will sell at the Frederick county Virginia court house steps a parcel on Braddock Street in Winchester. The deed dates to October 6 1906 with two small houses. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments with interest secured by deed of trust and insurance. Bond posted. August 9 1917. J W Baker Jr deputy clerk. 8-10-4w.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Milton A. Conner
Mary E. Foltz
County Court House
Winchester
Braddock Street
Cemetery Lane
Mary E. Foltz Et
Charles M. Fletcher
Corporation Clerk’s
Social visits across Winchester area noted
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar W. Carper hosted guests on Millwood Road while Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Weber of Winchester visited. Mrs. Albert Curl and Miss Mildred Ketchener traveled to visit Mildred’s parents Sunday. Brookie Carper stayed with Allen Legg in Stephens City this past week. Helen Miller of Winchester visited Miss Hilda Harmer over the weekend. Lee Anderson and family from Winchester visited his parents William and Mrs. Anderson on Sunday. W J Keller of Winchester spent an evening with Sewell Shearer at Willow Brook. H H Carper visited Abraham Warner on South Market Street in Winchester Wednesday.
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William Allemony
Nina Bromley
Ada Tanquary
Ruth
Lillian Cooper
Henry M. Cole
Martinsburg
Edgar W. Carper
Millwoad Road
Ernest Weber
Winchester
Albert Curl
Mildred Ketchener
Brookie Carper
Mrs Allen Legg
Stephens City
Helen Miller
Hilda Harmer
Lee Anderson
William Anderson
H. H. Carper
Abraham Warner
South Market Street
Miss Murphy to Wed in October at Clermont
Col and Mrs S J Murphy of Pasadena announce the engagement of daughter Yvonne Doors to James Bruce Duncan of Waco Texas The wedding is set for October 10 at Clermont the country home of the bride parents near Charles Town West Virginia The Star prints all the news.
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Col
S. J. Murphy
Pasadena
Cal
Yvonne Doors
James Bruce Duncan
Wiaco
Texas
Clermont
Charles Town
W. Va
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Anna Grim
Baltimore & Ohio
Niagara Falls
W Valley Oe Co
R. R. Yards
Winchester Cooperage Co
J. B. Beverley
T Russell Cather
P. Q
Antique Furniture For Sale
South Market St
Messrs
Walter and
Roger Hardesty
Joo Drops
Samuel
Ompany
Castoria
Centaur Company
New York
Yeems
Mr. Wilson
Pittsburgh, Pa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Carpers Valley News
Stephens City Services
Mountain View Nursery Co
Williamsport
Maryland
Williams
Duchess of Oldenburg
City Real Estate
Herbert S. Larrick
J. W. Baker, JR
Mrs. W. J. Keller
Win
Chester
Mrs. Sewell Shearer
Willow Brook
Miss Murphy
the Star Printa
Oxfords
Huntsberry’s
Wideawake
Studebaker
Ramsburg Auto Supply Co
John M. Miller
People’s Bargain Store
Bell Phone
Swimley’s
R. M. Swimley
Footer
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland, Md
A. Heller & CO
Aes-Thur-Sat
Washington D.C
Thomas Circle
Vermont Avenue
14Th Street
Capitol
Union Station
White House
Frederic H. Hoover
Huyler
Martha Washington
Fred S. Boyd
Main and Water
Ste
Rutland Water Glass
Franck Baker & Sop
Pharmacists
Gedar Creek
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