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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1915

Page

2

Our New Books Are In

Slogan announces new books in stock and lists Christmas cards tags and seals priced at 5 cents for sets of 25 and 30.

Trustee's Sale of Desirable House and Lot in Winchester

By virtue of two deeds of trust from John V D Williams and wife dated in 1907 and 1912 the undersigned offers at public sale a two story house and lot at 232 Piccadilly St Winchester Va Frontage 25 feet Depth 121 feet at 5 pm on Saturday November 27 1915 Terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in two equal annual installments secured by purchaser bonds and deed of trust with insurance policy. M M Lynch Trustee Wm M Bowen Auctioneer 10 30 4w

John VD. Williams Corporation Court City of Winchester Virginia Court House BE. Piccadilly St Frick Company

Sale Postponed to December 4 at 11 A M

The sale has been postponed to Saturday December 4 at 11 a m at the same location.

Sickness Delays Strickler Trial in Winchester Star

Acting on a telephone report from Wil Strickler of Mount Jackson illness in the family, the case against Strickler for violating a traffic ordinance proceeds with Kennedy as bondsman. Strickler faces charges of driving without a license and while intoxicated, and he traveled from Front Royal to Mount Jackson in previous years.

Strickler Mount Jackson Mr. Strickler Mr. Kennedy Front Royal

Big Increase In Licenses For Autos

The Secretary of the Commonwealth at Richmond reports 21 346 licenses issued for automobiles this year with one month left to add more. Licenses are expected to average about 10 dollars, totaling around 213 460 for road funds. Next year a near 25 000 licenses is forecast and tags have been ordered to be ready after the start of the year. Every vehicle must display the license from January first whether used for business or pleasure. Morgan Pendleton of Lexington Virginia, now residing in Syracuse New York, has arrived in town to visit relatives and friends.

Secretary of the Commonwealth Richmond Morgan Pendleton Lexington Syracuse, N. Y

Mrs Abney Payne Attends Family Wedding in Amherst Street

Mrs Abney Payne and her son William MacGuire Payne arrived from New York to visit Dr William P. McGuire on Amherst street. She came for the wedding of her sister Miss Willie McGuire to Mr W Nelson Page, set for next Saturday.

Abney Payne William MacGuire Payne New York William P. McGuire Amherst Street Payne Miss Willie McGuire W. Nelson Page

Our Jitney Offer to Try Foley Remedies

Advertisement copy offering a trial package from Foley & Co in Chicago Illinois. The slip asks for five cents and a name and address to receive Foley Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Sold everywhere.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley

Serbs Shown as Proud Believers in Equality and Freedom

Washington dispatch summarizes a National Geographic primer on Serbian history, noting the Serb's long tradition of individual rights, local self-government, and opposition to rigid noble privilege. It contrasts Serb egalitarian ideals with Byzantine and Ottoman autocracy and cites the Doushan Code and monastery duties.

Washington Europe International Communications National Geographical Society Byzantium Ottoman Empire Servi Etianette Servia Treen Ton Tha Cie Abbott

Foley Kidney Pills Restore Strength and Help Pain

Local reader Fred Smith of Green Bay Wisconsin reports Foley Kidney Pills eased back pain and soreness. The ad notes cold weather worsens joint and muscle pain and claims the pills help kidneys remove poisons to restore strength.

Fred. Smith Green Bay Wis Foley

Mails Increase As Holidays Approach

Post office notices warn of a surge in mail volume nationwide due to business revival. Local postmasters receive a copy of the department notice acknowledging heavy mail flow and its impact on operations.

Post Office Department

Catlettsburg High School Earns Southern Association Credit

Prof J Olin Faulkner superintendent of Catlettsburg schools sees the high school admitted to full Southern Association credit at Nashville after years of curriculum expansion. The 1913 effort raised units from 15 1 2 to 21 1 2 with a strong university-educated faculty, earning lasting recognition among Kentucky high schools.

J. Olin Faulkner Lucy Faulkner Winchester Catlettsburg Southern Association Committee On Membership Association Kentucky Igh Hoholder Catlettsburg High School

Scott's Emulsion Aids Throat and Lung Health

Pure cod liver oil emulsion praised as a remedy for sore throats and inflamed membranes. Claims to build tissue resistance, aid the lungs, and prevent secondary infections with glycerine in the formula. Encourages families to use Scott's Emulsion, noting no alcohol or harmful drugs.

Scott Scott’s Scott & Bowne Bloomfield N. J

Heavy Shipments of Sheep From Romney In Recent Days

Heavy livestock shipments have moved from Romney over several days. Saturday saw 2,500 loads of sheep loaded and three cars of cattle consigned by George W. Miley of Moorefield and J. L. Saville of Augusta.

Romney George Vv. Miley Moorefield J. L Saville Augusta

Urgent call to gather surplus mail sacks for holiday demand

The letter stresses collecting surplus sacks and souches at depositories to meet extraordinary empty bag needs from now until year end. It calls for every sack to be used, noting this is an early Washington department order urging quick use of mail pouches, alongside local urges to conserve twine and mailing supplies.

Department Washington

Properties for Sale by Attorney for Owners

Attorney advertises several valuable city and county properties for sale on easy terms. Listings include 115 1m and property owned by Harry H. Lynch with details pending.

Harry H. Lynch

Itching Skin Healed After Resinol Ointment Use

Gee Whitcher Jr of Caledonia New York reports lifelong blistering skin eruptions relieved after about 24 applications of Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. He credits the products with immediate relief and clear skin, noting they are sold by all druggists.

Gee, Whitcher, Jr Caledonia N. Y

Is Your Toilet Soap Safe Resinol Claims

Resinol Soap is advertised as free of free alkali and contains Resinol medicine. The claim is that it soothes heals and clears complexion, comforts tender skin, and keeps hair healthy. The ad emphasizes gentleness and dermatological benefits for users.

For Sale Notice in Winchester Virginia

For sale notice published November 8 1920 by R Gray Williams attorney at law Winchester Virginia seeking inquiries for property or item details from interested buyers.

A R. Gray Williams Winchester

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair

An old time remedy promises to darken gray hair naturally and evenly with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur, a 50 cent bottle sold in drug stores. The product also claims to remove dandruff scalp itching and hair loss by applying with a sponge or brush.

Wyeth

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Etta Annie Grim M. M. Lynch Wm. M. Bowen Thomas & Messer Baltimore St Baltimore. Md Star Office United Chu LT Walter Shiver N. Main St. Hope Ark A. V. Wake Notary Public Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Winchester Star Staunton, Va Wil Want Huntsberry Fice Faulkner Batlettsburg Conference of Representatives Southern Nashville Chichester Ignornand Dells Eee Rexak Pond Ponds Extract Company Franck Baker & Son Miller’s Drug Store Soth Stockholders’ Meeting The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society Rouss Ave Dopol Pbk H. W. Scott Grain S. Washington Street B. F. Strosnider C. R. Grubbs
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