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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1924
Page
6
A Red Cross appeal urges subscribers to pledge now or pay later to help reach a $5,000 goal before Christmas. The piece highlights stories of neglected children and a mother seeking reform, urging donors to pledge amounts and sign a promise to pay.
Miss Elizabeth Stipe of Blageway West Virginia spent the weekend with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs William Byett Mr and Mrs Harry Ellyett spent last Sunday with the latter's parents at Berryville. Log Castleman of Charles Town spent a few days with his brother G W Castleman of this place. Miss Lillian Carter Martinsburg visiting her sisters Lucy and Bettie Carter of this place. Miss Thelma McAboy who attended Morgantown high school spent the weekend at her home here.
Richmond VA December 5 Associated Press announces the resignation of Department Adjutant W B Crash of the American Legion who has served since November 1 1922. He traveled to many Virginia posts and served disabled veterans families. His future plans and replacement to be announced by State Commander Michie within days.
Weekly social notes list visits and moves: Mr and Mrs J B Snapp host events. Mr and Mrs Huyett of Reading Pa visit William Timberlake. Morrison property bought by Rev H L Myerly. Mrs Charles L Potter of Mount Solon Va visiting relatives. Louise Swimley at Bunker Hill high school weekend visit with Mrs S J Slimley. Mrs Bragg of Front Royal visits son W F Bragg.
Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble and do not suspect it. Kidney disease can cause back pain headaches loss of ambition and irritability. Many report Swamp Root as the remedy, sending ten cents for a sample bottle by mail from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY. Medium and large bottles available at drug stores.
A Boston Transcript quote depicts a zealous preacher praising heavenly music over earthly concerts. He claims even the finest concerts pale beside heavenly choirs, comparing a U S band to a squeak next to Niagara’s roar.
Special Commissioners announce a public auction of several parcels from the estate of E R Himelright in Winchester Virginia. Properties include the Solenberger lot at Market and Clark, two Shawnee Heights lots, Lot 22 in Haddox Terrace, a 130 acre tract near Nain in Frederick County, and a Cove Ridge property near Gore. Sale set for December 18 1924 at 11 A M with cash and two deferred payments secured by bonds and deed of trust.
A fragmentary line reads Try Sulphur On as a skin remedy. The text includes partial phrases about eczema and a stray reference suggesting nighttime trouble and cosmetic or medical language.
Framed by a decree of the Winchester Virginia chancery court Frances E Newman and others will sell at public auction at the courthouse in Winchester at noon December 27 1924 the home property 15 South Hart Street including a two story six room house and an adjacent unimproved lot with frontage and depth as described the sale to be in separate parcels or as a whole with deferred payments secured by bonds and a trust deed on the property and insured buildings policy by the executor Duvall and Dunn Auctioneers acting.
Trustees announce public sale of two orchard parcels in Frederick County near Winchester Va. The first half interest includes an 86 acre tract with an 70 acre bearing orchard and a large brick dwelling. The second tract covers 24 acres with a fine bearing Yeakley apple orchard. Sale set for December 27 1924 at the Winchester Court House with one third cash and remaining balance in two annual installments.
Fragments describe a stock sale or bond offer for Miller Train Control with price references and terms. The notice mentions location near Washington DC and a real estate sales pitch with utilities and transport claims. It cites a Franklin National Building address but details are unclear.
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