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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
2
Trustee's Sale Describes Desirable Winchester House and Lot
By two deeds from John D Willams dated September 14 1907 and April 12 1917 the property at 232 E Piccadilly St Winchester VA is offered at public auction on November 27 1915 at 1 PM in front of the courthouse. Terms require one third cash and balance in two annual installments with bonds and a deed of trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Willams
Corporation Court of
City of
Winchester
Virginia
Gale
Publc
Court House
E. Piccadilly St
Winchester Va
Sale Postponed to Saturday December Fourth
Postponed notice states the sale will be held Saturday December 4 at 2 p.m. at the same location as originally announced.
Public Sale of Desirable House and Lot in Winchester
By decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia special commissioner will sell at public auction in front of the court house Winchester at 12 noon Saturday December 11 1915 a two acre property with three roads and fifteen poles improved by a residence near Rest Frederick County adjoining Huyett and others formerly occupied by James Swartz. Terms one third cash and balance in one and two years secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. John M Fishpaw special commissioner with bond approved by the court deputy clerk J W Baker Jr. confirms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Edward Swartz
Lucy Smallwood
Court House
Winchester
Huyett
James Swartz
John M. Fishpaw
John M. Fishpan
J. W. Baker, JR
Circuit Court of Frederick Co. Court
I. J. W. Baker, Jr
Circuit Court of
R. M Ward
Wealth of Saloniki Traders Sparks World War I Myth
Washington reports from the Near East describe Saloniki merchants thriving as Allied relief forces land for Serbia’s aid. The Dunmeh community, a Jewish group converted to Islam, is highlighted as Saloniki’s wealthiest and most influential contractors, wielding quiet power through generations of trade under Ottoman rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saloniki
Near East
National Geographic Society
Sahatai Levi
Sabatai Levi
Constantinople
Ottoman Empire
Geta-It Corn Remedy Promises Quick Vanishing
An old advertisement touts Geta-It as a simple solution for corns, claiming painless use and rapid disappearance. The copy emphasizes a moving picture style appeal to persuade readers to try the product.
Sage Tea Keeps Your Hair Dark
Advertises Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy and drugstore tonic to darken gray hair, reduce dandruff, and stop scalp itching. Claims it darkens naturally and evenly with daily application, promoting a youthful appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Public Life Estate Sale in Frederick County Farm
Special commissioners under a 1915 Frederick County decree offer at public auction the life estate of A. G. Rutherford in a 147 acre tract near Le nore Station on the Cumberland Valley Railroad. The sale, at Winchester courthouse, includes two further installments from the day of sale, secured by a deed of trust and a life estate policy. Deputy Clerk I J W Baker Jr confirms bond and security.
William Slusher Dies in Springfield Ohio
Mrs. Frank J. Russell of East Waterstreet received a telegram announcing the death of her brother William Nelson Slusher at his home in Springfield Ohio. He had many friends in Clarke county and Millwood. He was a son of the late Hezekiah Slusher and was born and raised in Millwood. He is survived by his brother Joseph M Slusher and three sisters Mrs. Robert Louthan Mrs. B M Jobe and Mrs. Frank J Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Russell
East Waterstreet
William Nelson Slush
Springfield
Ohio
Hezekiah Slusher
Millwood
Joseph M Slusher
Robert Louthan
Washington
B M. Jobe
Luray
Frank J. Ruscell
Winchester
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement and Local Notices
A vintage promotional notice extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle and effective laxative for children and adults. It urges dosing, warns against counterfeits, and mentions Miss Katherine Page visiting from Bedford. The piece also reports Mrs. Oscar Lewis being ill with quinsy and an infected ear under Dr. Swimley’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Katherine Page
Bedford Hier, EW
R. M. Powers
Oscar Lewis
Quinsy
Swimley
Report on Year’s Work for Frederick County Sunday School
The executive committee appointed J A Grimes N K Larrick Julius Richards J E Cadwallader and R A Larrick to a finance panel. They urged equal annual contributions from white residents to state international and world’s work and set a standing finance committee to raise funds. The association pledged $60 this year with $20 paid, leaving $40 to raise. Schools countywide will help liquidate the debt. 58 active county associations 9 formed this year 45 conventions representing 1 180 schools were held. State secretary visited 51 counties traveling 146 100 miles. Enrollment gains were noted though full figures await January reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Frederick County Sunday School Association
J. A. Grimes
Grimes
N. K Larrick
Hayfield
Julius Richards
Opequon
J. E. Cadwallader
Vaucluse
A. R. Rinker
Winchester
R. A. Larrick
Wickliffe Brevities Visit Notes From Area Families
Wickliffe Virginia reports social visits as Mr and Mrs K G Grubbs stayed with Mr and Mrs William Reed in Charlestown West Virginia. J W Symons and Sons and J W Symone with family from Hagerstown visited relatives here. H J Myers spent Sunday with son Henry Myers. Dennis Stull and Mrs were guests of Andrew Billimore. Thomas Shull visited Kabletown relatives. J H Rockinbaugh returned home from Charlestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickliffe, Va
K. G. Grubbs
William FE. Reed
Charlestown
W Va
J. W. Symons
James and
Alvin
Roxbury
W. Symone
Helen
Hagerstown
G. L Sarter
Berryville
H. J. Myers
Marvin Chaps
Hhe
Henry Myers
Dennis Stull
Andrew Billimire
Thomas Shull
Kabletown
J. H. Rockinbaugh
James Bell
Foley Remedies Trial Offer From Foley Co Chicago
A newspaper advertisement invites readers to mail five cents with name and address to Foley & Co Chicago for a trial package. The kit includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Freight business surges on holiday shipping season
Freight agents report merchandise freight rising sharply, calling it the heaviest in years. They note the seasonal holiday movement as a primary cause for the surge in shipping and receiving activity.
B and C Orders More Rails for 1916 Demand
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced an extra order for 36 000 tons of steel rails. The shipment will cover nearly all rails needed by the company for 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Trustee's Sale of Valuable Winchester City Property
A trustee sale offers a group of properties fronting Highland Avenue in Winchester Virginia. The package includes Ashley Flats and several frame dwellings numbered 513 515 and 627 along with related lots and a 12 story building of eleven apartments. The sale terms require one third cash with two equal annual payments at 6 percent interest and bonds secured by a deed of trust and insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Avenue
Winchester
E. F. Ashley
Highwa Avenue
Meee Warren Rice
Public Sale of Frederick County Virginia Realty
By decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick Virginia in the Wigginton versus Wigginton case the undersigned Special Commissioner offers for sale a 18 acre tract on Wardensville Grade near Mount Williams in Frederick County. The sale is December 11 1915 at noon in front of Winchester Court House. One third cash with balance in one and two year installments bearing 6 percent interest secured by deed of trust and fire policy. J M Steck Special Commissioner. Bond on file with deputy clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Virginia
Mary Elizabeth Wigginton
Alva K. Wigginton
Court House
Winchester
Wardensville
Mount Williams
Amos Spillman
F. Marion Wigginton
J. M. Steck
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Wm. M. Bowen
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C. R. Grubbs
Harry H. Lynch
Chichester
AMOND
Amenie
Braves Nine Emacs
Soloniki
Rdlief
Bettie
Trwrence &Co Onienco
Livick
Franck Baker and Son
M. P. Ebert
A. C. Rutherford Et Als
A. G. Rutherford
M. A. Huffman E. Als
A. Watheford
Uiiauy
Lenore Station
Cumberland Valley
Winchester and
Martinsburg
John H. Rutherford
Frederick
Robert M. Ward
Harry R. Kern
John M. Steck
H.& W. Seabright
Magnus Carper
C. M. Solenberger
William Slusher
Mr. Slusher
Clarke County
California Fir Syrup Company
Virginia Sunday School Association
Evergreer
Rolls
Condi
Wickliffe
Pond’s
Ponds Extract Company
Franck Baker & Son
Iso
Miller’s Drug Store
Toth
Stockholders’ Meeting
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Safety
Rouss Ave
H. F. Byrd
Grain
Ism
S. Washington Street
B. F. Strosnider
Mary E. Richard
Stephens City
Bell Phone
Miller’s. Drug. Store
Chas. H. Light
Corporation Court
J. W. Baker
R. P. Brannon
White Hall
Madison Lamp
Aaron Griffith
Ehy J
M. Steck
D. C. Dix
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