Public Sale of Desirable House and Lot in Winchester
Special Commissioner to offer at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester on December 11 1915 at 12 noon a two acre two road land with a residence near Rest in Frederick County Virginia Lands are owned by Luther A Huyett and others and were occupied by James Swartz at his death One third cash balance in one and two years with bonds and deed of trust required Also a bond with security is on file by the clerk of the Circuit Court Frederick County cared for by John M Fishpaw as Special Commissioner and J W Barer Jr Deputy Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Wiliams
Winchester
Virginia
Court House
B. Piccadilly St
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Edward Swartz
Lucy Smallwood
Luther A. Huyett
James Swartz
Baltis
Desree
John M. Fishpaw
J. W. Barer, JR
Cascarets Offer Quick Relief From Headache and Constipation
The ad claims Cascarets cleanse the stomach, remove sour undigested food and foul gases, and carry out waste and poisons from the bowels. A 10-cent box supposedly clears the head by morning and keeps the liver and bowels regular for months.
Herbert Granted Leave From Adams Express Service
Mr George N Herbert formerly agent in Winchester and longtime Washington office staff has been granted a leave of absence for several months. He will spend the period at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles W Beall at their attractive country place near Gaithersburg May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Herbert
Adams Express Company
Winchester
Washington
Charles W. Beall
Gaithersburg
Hamburg Breast Tea Says Cure For Cold
An old remedy promotes Hamburg Breast Tea to treat colds and grip. Instructions urge a tablespoon in boiling water, drink a teacup at intervals, claiming it opens pores and relieves congestion while loosening bowels to drive out a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Relief for Lumbago and Rheumatism
Advertisement touts a 95 cent bottle of St Jacobs Oil for backache, lumbago, sciatica, and rheumatism. It urges readers to rub the oil into the sore area and claims soreness and lameness will vanish by morning. promotes easy purchase at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honest St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs
Ty Sales
Frisco Keeps Virginia Building as Memorial in Golden Gate Park
The Virginia building Mount Vernon will stay in San Francisco after the Panama Pacific Exposition. The current structure will be razed on the expo grounds and moved to Golden Gate Park to serve as a memorial to the Father of His Country. The City Council accepted the Virginia Commission offer following the Virginia Day ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Mount Vernon
San Francisco
Exposition Grounds
Golden Gate Park
Virginia Commission
Their Child 1 In Canal Zone
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. A. P. Funkhouser of Harrisonburg report their granddaughter Dorothy Roudabush has improved after illness in a Canal Zone hospital. The ten month old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roudabush, suffered an abscessed kidney and spent the summer with the Funkhouser family in Assembly Park, Winchester friends note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Funkhouser
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Canal Zone
Dorothy Roudabush
Roudabush
Assembly Park
Funk
Houser
Jessie Funkhouser
Bushong Weds Miss Holland in Washington Thanksgiving
Charles B. Bushong formerly of Charlestown and brother of Attorney Frank L. Bushong married Miss Andris Holland in Washington on Thanksgiving day. The bride, daughter of Chicago lawyer John Barton Payne, will reside near Woodstock Virginia with the groom during their honeymoon, part of which will be spent in Charlestown with Attorney Bushong and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Bushong
Charlestown
Frank L. Bushong
Washington
Andris Holland
John Barton Payne
Chicago
Woodstock
Bushong
Nasal Congestion Relief Advert Claim
An OCR fragment touts a nasal remedy promising relief for head cold symptoms. It claims to unclog nostrils, clear head passages, and allow easy breathing with no snuffling or headaches after use. The ad mentions a product name but text is garbled and unclear.
WSS AS A BRIDE Weds Dr Himer Milton Steele at Middletown
Miss Hannah Mary Rhodes, daughter of Mr and Mrs James William Rhodes, married Dr Himer Milton Steele of Stephens City in a quiet ceremony at their home. Rev James H Haley officiated. After a reception, the couple left for Washington and Old Point Comfort and will reside in Stephens City after December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
James William Rhodes
Hannah Mary Rhodes
Himer Milton Steele
Stephens City
James H. Haley
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Dr. Steele
Washington
Old Point Comfort
Althea Steele
Milton B. Steele
Dental School
University of Maryland
Baltimore
Walter E. Huntsberry
Winchester
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease cured only by internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as acting on blood and mucous surfaces, not a quack medicine, and is said to be a trusted prescription from a top physician. Endorsed as a potent tonic with blood purifiers, priced 75 cents and sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hs F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Hall
Doctor A M Smith Injured Internally in Wreck
Dr A M Smith and Mrs Al dred M Smith of Charlestown report from Washington that Mrs Smith was only slightly hurt while Dr Smith sustained internal injuries in the Knoxville Maryland automobile crash last week. He hopes to return to Charlestown within a month and is a noted osteopath with friends in Winchester and Frederick counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldred M. Smith
Charlestown
Washington
Knoxville
Dr. Smith
Winchester
Frederick County
Girl's Assailant Found Guilty in Hagerstown Court
Victor John Delosier aged 16 was found guilty of assault in Hagerstown before Justice Doub for assaulting Elsie Colvin four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Colvin. Delosier faces probable commitment to a reform school. Evidence notes the girl was found in a stable along the Western Maryland Railroad stripped and semi conscious. The defendant did not testify and had no counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor John Delosier
Hagerstown
Justice Doub
Elsie Colvin
Robert Colvin
Shenandoah Valley
Western Maryland
Delosier
Gailes
Barber
Pinex and Sugar Syrup Relieves Coughs Quickly
An old remedy promotes Pinex combined with granulated sugar syrup to ease coughs. It claims fast relief by loosening mucus, soothing membranes, and calming throat and bronchial tube irritation. Pinex is described as a concentrated Norway pine extract with guaiacol, available as 2 1/2 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
He Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Red Cross Seals Not for War Relief, Officials Say
Ernest P. Bicknell states Red Cross Christmas Seals funds will not be diverted to war relief. He notes the tubercu losis program relies on seal sales and warns any shift could reduce support for tuberculosis work in nearly every state and territories. The 1916 effort supports over 1,200 anti tuberculosis societies nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
United States
Ernest P. Bicknell
American Red Cross
Bicknell
Union
Porto Rico
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Newark man among arrivals at Hotel Jack Jant
Mr A G Hedden of Newark N J was listed among arrivals at Hotel Jack Jant on an evening visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Hedden
Newark, N.14.s
Jack Jant
Rich Man Reverses Course After Tuberculosis Hits Family
Anthony Schofeld of Missouri, once a copper and zinc magnate, vowed to fund prevention after tuberculosis claimed his daughter and touched his son. He bought 20,000 Red Cross seals and pledged to do his share, saying money cannot restore what was lost but can help save others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Sehofeld
Missouri
Schofeld
Red Cross Seal
Red Cross Seal Campaign Shows Vast Reach Across Nation
The Red Cross Christmas Seal effort has printed 225 million seals and distributed them nationwide from Alaska to Porto Rico and Hawaii. Over 500,000 volunteers sell seals while millions of letters and several million promotional items spread the message. The drive aims to sell 75 million seals, raising about $750,000 for national anti tuberculosis work and supporting 1,200 associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Union
Alaska
Canal Zone
Porto Rico
Hawaii
United States
Red Cross Seal Jingle Encourages Holiday Mail Aid
A festive appeal urges shoppers to buy Red Cross seals at the Christmas shop. A light verse invites placing a seal on each letter, noting support for the Red Cross fundraiser and a brother’s appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Woman Searched For Home In Jefferson County West Virginia
A report notes a woman is missing while seeking her residence in Jefferson County West Virginia prompting local search efforts and inquiries by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Man Recounts Cure of Lifelong Skin Ailment
Geo Whitcher Jr of Caledonia New York writes that after years of blistering itchy sores he found relief using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. He claims the skin is now clear and sleeping improved. He notes the products are sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Whitcher, Jr
Caledonia
N. Y
Resinol Soap Promises Gentle Care for Skin
An advertisement asserts Resinol Soap contains no free alkali and includes Resinol medication for soothing healing properties. It claims clearer complexions, comfort for tender skin, and healthier hair.
Pond's Extract Vanishing Cream and Cold Cream Ad
An old Pond's skincare ad touts Pond's Extract Vanishing Cream as a beauty aid and Pond's Extract Cold Cream for sunburn chaps and dust removal. It promotes Pond's Extract Company's toothpaste for cleansing andrefreshing effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pond’s
Ponds Extract Company
Public Sale of County Realty in Frederick County Virginia
A decree in the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia directs a public auction of 18 acres near Wardensville Grade Mount Williams. The property includes a dwelling and outbuildings and was conveyed in 1893 by Amos Spillman to F Marion Wigginton. Terms: one third cash sale day, balance in one and two annual installments at 6 percent interest secured by deed of trust and insurance. Special Commissioner I M. confirms bond by J M Steck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Mary Elizabeth Wigginton
Alva R. Wigginton
Court House
Winchester
Wardensville
Mount Williams
Amos Spillman
F. Marion Wigginton
I. M
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Standard Oil Company
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Washington, D. Cc
Frisco
Chas. E. Bushong
Miss Holland
WSS
A. M. Smith
Fund For Tuberculosis
F. O. B. Maywood
American Can Company
H.& W. Seabright
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Miller’s Drug Store
Opequon
Magnus Carper
C. M. Solenberger
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