George Washington to Grace War Savings Stamps Next Year
Washington announces that George Washington will appear on the red 1920 war savings stamps to be issued January 1. The Fifth Federal Reserve District reports rapid growth of savings societies in schools and a district total of about 8.8 million dollars in war savings stamps thrift stamps and treasury certificates for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington
War Savings
Benjamin Franklin
Federal Reserve
Treasury Savings
Virginia highway board urged to build Winchester Front Royal road
The Virginia State Highway Commission in Richmond is urged to fund early construction of the Winchester to Front Royal road, a key outlet to Fredericksburg and eastern Virginia. A telegram from Thos. J. Byrd presses for prioritizing this route as North Virginia interests push for year round access and improved tourism corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern
Virginia
State Commission
Virginia State Highway Commission
Richmond
Winchester
Front Royal
Warren C Mty
Fredericksburg
Tl. J. Byrd
Wade H. Massie
Byrd
Ests
Martinsburg
Wedded Pair Bear The Same Surname
In the county clerk s office on Monday a marriage license was issued to Nathaniel P Bondurant aged 65 a widower and Sallie Bondurant a widow 52 of Mt Williams They stated they are not related though they share the same surname Bondurant is native of Bea Ford county Va and son of Silas Bondurant Also licensed were William Orndorff widower 63 and Maggie Hessen ger both of the county The groom is son of Solomon Orndorff and a farmer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel P. Bondurant
William Ri.Orndorff
Maggie Hessenger
Brill Granted Absolute Divorce for Desertion in Winchester Court
George W. Brill wins an absolute divorce from Emma J. Brill in the Winchester Corporation Court. Desertion for more than three years cited. Property rights of both parties protected by the decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court of
Winchester
George W. Brill
Emma J. Brill
Women Need Swamp-Root Advertisement Note
Women face kidney and bladder trouble often ignored. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root is promoted as a remedy with instructions to request samples from Dr Kilmer Co. and mention the Winchester Star. Local notices include a holiday library fundraiser at Red Bud School on December 25 at 7:30 p.m. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bubnie
Mabelaker
Wien
Kilmers’ Svaoon
Dr. Wilmer & Co
Binghamton
Winchester
Red Bud School
Public Sales of City and County Property in Winchester
Pursuant to a 1919 decree in Valentine vs Sibert the un ed Trustee and Special Commissioners will sell four city and county parcels in Winchester at the courthouse on December 20 1919. Lots A B C D described with frontage on Webley Street Water Street and a public alley, including an improved carriage shop parcel in Frederick County, Va. Terms require one third cash, balance in two installments with bonds and insurance policy security. Written notice by Deputy Clerk Esther J Ridgeway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine & Als
R. C
Water St
Winches
J. W. Sibert
Atobert A. Denny
Partners
Sthert & den
Ward & Latrickchester
F County
Robert McVicar
Martinsburg Turnpike
Robert C. Sibe
Frederick County
Harry RR. Wern
T. Russell Cather
Warren Rice
Herbert 8S
Larrick
Herbert S. Larrick
Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh relief in nostrils
An old advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a fragrant antiseptic remedy to clear congested nasal passages. It claims quick relief from nasal swelling headaches postapplication, with a single bottle treating catarrh and cold symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Also Mentioned on This Page
John CG. Cather
Fredk. Co. Fruit Growers
Alsa
Walker Bond
Cedar
Springe
Albert
CRIMP
Jimmy
Prince Albert
P. A
Prince al
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
Atotads
Medicinal Eee
Gi. W’s
Front Royal Road
Shenandoah Valley
Hot Springs
White Sulphur Springs
W Va
Shensantals Valley
Boyvece-Washington Road
Opequon Creek
West Virginia Line
Valley Turnpike
Jeepee
Sander
Elate
Chanlmers
Powit
Vici
Amar
Ee Your Fire Insurance In the Home‘ Fire Insurance Company, of
New York
Cash
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Rouss Avenue
Bond Bros
Winchester, Va
Ciane
Elizabeth Kins
Dumont, N. J
Joseph Campbell
BON Social
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!