Winchester and Western Rail case seeks land condemnation
In Frederick County Circuit Court on August 14 1917 the Winchester and Western Railroad Company seeks to condemn a 30 foot wide strip of land for railroad works. The court may appoint five commissioners to determine just compensation and damages to affected properties. The defendant A S Pratt & Son Inc is ordered to appear October 4 1917 and a notice to publish for four weeks in The Evening Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
County of Frederick
Winchester and,Western Railroad Company
Pra 1 & Oh ,Inc
Washington, D. C
Seaeri¢k County
Wuehiac
Frederick County
A. Ss. Pratt & Song, Inc
Washington, D. GC
Virginia
Circuit’ Court of
Frederick
Evening Star
Winchester
J. W. Baker, JR
Ward & Warrick
P. Q
For Sale 28 1-2 Acres Near Winchester with Orchard
Land listing offers 28 1 2 acres five miles from Winchester with near railroad improvements. A almost new four room house and out building on bearing Yorks Mere Golden pears reads. Apply at once.
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Winchester
Rebekahs Entertain For Jewish Relief
The Winchester Rebekah Lodge held a Tuesday night meeting at their hall in the Farmers and Merchants Bank building. Miss Ethel Scrivener presided. a cake was auctioned for 5 cents with proceeds of 7 dollars for the Jewish relief fund. refreshments followed a pleasant hour.
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Winchester Rebekah Lodge
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Ethel Scrivener
Robert Brill
Jewish Relief Fund
Funeral Services For John N Reed
The funeral of John Newton Reed a Milwood Clarke county resident who died after a thirty year paralysis ordeal was held at the Millwood Methodist Church. Rev J H Bean conducted the service and the body was later taken to Winchester for interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers S D Estep Charles Coppenhaver E Alger William Renner Newton Ritter and A L Glasscock.
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John Newton Reed
Milwood
Clarke County
Millwood
J. H. Bean
Berryville
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Messrs. S. D. Estep
Charles Copenhaver
E .Alger
William Renner
Newton Ritter
A. L. Glasscack
War profits gag rule looms in Senate clash
The cloture or gag rule on war profits faces a test as senators prepare to vote tomorrow. Sixty seven members would be needed for a two third vote, but only 57 signed the motion and some signers are hedging under pressure over disaster war profits discussion.
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Ifornia
Borah
Idaho
Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets
At the close in Baltimore markets wheat and corn were quoted with prices around 2.14 for wheat and 1.53 for corn. The report notes prices paid in the afternoon were 1.14 and 2.14 for other grains.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Anna Ballard Wins Free-For-All at Charles Town Show
Anna Ballard a twelve year old mare owned by William Grove Kernstown won first prize in the free-for-all race at the horse and colt show in Charles Town West Virginia. Four contestants competed and the gelding showed it can still win against younger horses.
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Anna Ballard
William Grove
Kernstown
Charles Town
Reception On Anniversary At Streit Residence
Mr and Mrs Arthur Streit celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary with a large reception at their North Frederick road home. Guests from Winchester and Frederick County attended, with Mrs Elias Janney assisting in greeting. James N Moling managed the catering. home decorations featured flowers, plants, and Japanese accents on porches and lawn. Everyone enjoyed the evening. The buffalo hump note explains neural spines and nearby muscles forming the hump.
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Arthur Streit
North Frederick Grade
Brannon Taken To Hospital For X Ray Exam
Mr. Coe Brannon the revenue commissioner for the northern district of Frederick County was taken to Memorial Hospital for X ray examination of his leg. He has had symptoms of tuberculosis in the limb and has been ill for some time.
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Coe. Brannon
Frederick County
Memorial Hospital
Brannon
Corn Roast Honors Misses Moore At Capon River
Mrs. F. A. Horsey hosted a corn roast at her home near town on Tuesday night for her cousins the Misses Moore of Alexandria. The gathering was very enjoyable. Mrs. E. A. Horsey and the Moore sisters of Alexandria are spending several days on Capon river.
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F. A. Horsey
Town
E. A. Horsey
Moore
Alexandria
Capon River
Winchester raises funds for Jewish Relief Fund
A local Jewish Relief Fund report notes generous contributions from Winchester residents. The treasurer in Baltimore will receive remittance after lodge committees meet and holiday events yield additional sums. The money is safely deposited and further receipts are expected by Septem ber 27.
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Peinbérg
Fund For Jewish Relief
the Star
A. Weinberg
Baltimore
Winchester
Market Report Shows Daily Price Corrections Across Grains and Livestock
The Star lists today’s local market prices for Winter and Spring wheat flour at 11.50 and 18.50 respectively, cracked corn 2.10 per bushel, middlings 8.00, No 1 Timothy hay 20.00, mixer hay 15.00, and butter 41 wholesale 37 retail. Potatoes retail 1.25 per bushel, live chickens 20 cents, and assorted feeds and grains with timothy and clover values. Cattle prices include steers 12.00, butcher 11 to 41.75, heifers 10, cows 8 to 8.50, calves 8 to 15, hogs 20.00, pigs 3 to 4.
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Aed Crete
Virginia
Viginia
Los of
Kerr Predicts Vast South American Land Plans
Mr Kerr of Lengthy Trip national Products Company, associate of International Products Corporation of New York City, reports the purchase of 1 250 000 acres and expects broader developments as he travels from New York to Buenos Aires and inland 1 200 miles into South America by waterways.
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National Products Company
The
International Products Corporation of
New York City
Kerr
New York
Buenos Aires
South America
Prominent Steanton Family Member Dies at 76
Misa Gertrude Bolling, 76, a member of Steanton’s prominent family, died after illness. The funeral arrangements are pending.
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Misa Gertrude - Bolling
Steanton
Sensible Man and the porch latch key joke
Sensible Man is asked if JibWay still stays out late. He does, but his wife now lets him sleep on the porch when he cannot negotiate the latch-key. Another jest questions how people spent spare time before motion pictures, noting prior gossip about neighbors’ private affairs.
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JibWay
Misfortunes Test Resolve and Humor in Exchange
A philosophic observer says misfortunes reveal the best in a man. The cynical reply notes no one smiles after failing thirty minutes to get a telephone number.
Rich Woman Buys $1,000 Fur Coat Sparks Debate
A socialistic observer quips that a rich woman spending $1,000 on a fur coat inspires envy while a weary married man counters that such purchase does not raise happiness for women unable to afford pricey coats. The exchange highlights class and consumer value debates.
Doctor and dressmaker joked about cure
A humorous exchange has a doctor suggesting another physician and a wife’s trip to Europe. The response proposes calling in a dressmaker to hasten the cure, adding light banter between the two.
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Europe
Learning. She learns farming by degrees
A mother urges education for Gwendolin to bring happiness at home. The father counters with a plan to start by cultivating an aversion to cats, canaries, and tuber plants.
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Gwendolin
Strange local gossip and wedding rumors spark chatter
In a snippet of social talk, Daubson recalls a crowd at his exhibited picture while an old hall employee reports a fallen foot under the artwork. Meanwhile Jack Giithers and Miss Peacher reportedly married, and Ben Brakeleigh-Darling pleads to wed. A cryptic exchange ends with a quip on work as the wealthier father answers a riddle.
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Daubson
Bank Holidays and Court Notice From Winchester Virginia
Labor Day closes Shenandoah Valley and Farmers and Merchants banks on Sept 8 1917 with payments due Sept 4. Union Bank Winchester and Commercial and Savings Bank also follow similar holiday and post date payment rules. Also Master Commissioner to report on Mary R Trundle estate with notices by weekly publication starting Aug 14 1917 and a Sept 12 1917 hearing in Winchester Court.
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Nover
Jacob S. Fries
Beulah Fries
Winchester
WM. G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Monihiy
H. D. Fuller
Farmers and Merchants National Ban
Lod RE. Grim
Union Bank of Winchester
John J. Sloat
Commercial and Savings
Bank of Winchester
R. ‘Trundle
Virginia
Constipation treated with Chamberlain's Tablets
Advert reads that chronic constipation is hard to cure but can be helped by Chamberlain's Tablets with simple directions. For sale by all dealers. Miss Ada Thatcher visiting her brother, Mr. fests.
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Chamberlain
Ada Thatcher
Mr. Fests
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John N. Reed
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H.W. Ebert
Bell Phone
N. Main St
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Ag Fuller
Market Report
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Advice
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Miss Peacher
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Darling
Gertie Gotrox
Ben
Ata EO
Gay—T
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Court House
van Rennslear H. Green
United States
York Imperial
H.F. Byrd
John Thwaite
C. R. McCann
Treas
Ray Robinson
Secy
Winchester Cold Storage Company
City of Witchester
Maurice M. Lynch
Mary
Trundle
Louis M. Trundle
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W. Edward Trundle
Mary R. Transiens
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