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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1926
Page
6
U S Marines and Navy personnel landed at Bluefield Nicaragua to deter an anticipated assault by revolutionary forces. The city was declared neutral and fighting was ordered outside its boundaries while American actions slow the advance for the moment.
Mable Virginia Orndorff conveyed the property by trust dated August 28 1923 recorded in Winchester Virginia. Trustee M M Lynch will auction two lots No 13 and No 24 in front of the courthouse Winchester on September 18 1926 at noon. One third cash due day of sale with balance in two annual installments secured by Deed of Trust on the premises. Duvall and Dunn auctioneers.
By deed of trust dated May 21 1918 Morgan Anderson property in Winchester Virginia to be sold at public auction in front of the County Court House at 11 o clock AM on Thursday Sept 2 1926. The sale includes ten garages and lot fronting 85 feet on West Cork Street. Terms: one third cash on day of sale, balance in one and two years with 6 percent interest, secured by two bonds and deed of trust plus insurance. John A Kern.
Special Commissioners announce a public auction on September 4 1926 at 11 AM in Winchester Virginia for the two lots of the late William B Cornwell at the Washington Clifford Streets corner. The high bid will be cash plus two annual installments with bonds and a deed of trust and insurance as security. The sale arises from the Lovett Bros. vs Sophie Cornwell et al chancery case filed in the Winchester corporation court.
An ad by Dabney C Harrison argues for a Virginian candidate in the 7th Virginia District race, contrasting native roots with out-of-state endorsements and pledging independence from party labels. The piece invokes Stonewall Jackson’s Valley and cites Harrison’s long public service and credentials, urging Virginians to know the facts before choosing.
The undersigned will sell at the premises of Tate John Shane near Gainesboro all the widow's dower land with dwelling on 50 acres and a lot of personal property of John and Flora Shane deceased. Sale on Friday August 27 1926 at 11 A M. Personal property cash. Real estate one third cash at sale with balance in two equal payments.
A deed of trust secures one and two year notes. Mrs Florence Howard will offer for sale a tract of about 25 acres adjoining the above tract. Terms announced day of sale. For particulars see A J TAVENNER Coleman Dunn Auctioneers. (8-14-vaw-3wks)
The article continues from page one focusing on Philander Knox who is reluctant to speak. It notes the distance from Casualty hospital to Knox's home is about seven units, underscoring the ongoing situation.
Police report five calls to the Knox home as Mr Knox first claimed an accident and later admitted his wife caused injuries. A passing motorist heard Mrs Knox scream I did it and she appears to have been the aggressor. Mr Knox then arranged care with a nurse after surgery.
Mrs Hitt pleaded guilty through her attorney to a charge of cursing and abusing Mrs Lelia Smith in police court today. The report notes the plea occurred without Mrs Hitt appearing in person.
Public auction in front of Winchester Court House on September 1 1926 at 11 am for 85 acres along the Old Copper Road Frederick County Virginia. Purchase terms require one third down with two equal annual installments secured by a Deed of Trust and fire insurance. auctioneers Duvall and Dunn.
Mrs Hitt and two daughters faced similar charges. all paid fines of seven dollars. Ill with a heart ailment, Mrs Hitt could not attend court and pleaded guilty through her attorney. The same fine was imposed on each defendant on Saturday.
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