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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1918

Page

5

Frederick County Chancery Suit Orders Real Estate Sale Proceeds

In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County the 93d day of December 1918, W W A Withers and A L Withers sue R L Whitacre and others as defendants. The suit seeks partition and sale of Mrs Hannah Vandiver's real estate proceeds. Defendants not residents must appear within fifteen days to protect interests. Notice to be published weekly for four weeks in The Winchester Star and posted at the county courthouse.

Circuit Court County of Frederick W.W. A. Withers A. L. Withers R. L. Whitacre William Fox David Fox Jemima Kuykendall Otie Markwood Nimrod Alkire Vause Alkire Edward Alkire Fanny Withers Rebecca Withers Ww. W. Withers Raymond Withers Louis Withers C. B. Marsh R. N. Marsh Althea Marsh W. R Marsh Infante Hannah Vandiver Vrema Winchester Star Winchester Coutisponse Succeedine Suez

Winchester Man Severely Wounded in War Report

The War Department lists Henry K. Hibbard of Winchester among casualties, severely wounded after training at Camp Lee Virginia. He previously worked in Winchester street cleaning and later for Cumberland Valley Railroad as a fireman. his wife and children remain in Winchester. Also noted is Corporal Thomas G. Tapscott of Berryville Virginia lightly wounded.

War Department Henry K. Hibbard Winchester Winch¢ster Hibbard Cumberland Valley Railroad Thomas G. Tapscott Berryville

Petain Praises Automobiles Unit In French War Message

Mr and Mrs J B Affieck of South Braddock street report a letter from their son Fred M Affieck of Company B Motor Truck Transport Service. The note, signed by General Petain, commends the officers and men for activity devotion and endurance in rapid troop transport since March under Commander Doumanc. Conductors and shop workers are praised for their part in the service.

J. B. Affieck South Braddock Street Fred. M. Affiec Petain Verdun Automobile Service Dou

March to Right Fundamental Wrong

A fragment discusses how amendments rarely fix original wrongs and may cause further mischief in different ways, reflecting on corrective reform.

Liberty Bond Condition Not To Be Surrendered

Citizens are urged not to surrender their Liberty Bond under any condition. The note emphasizes steadfast commitment to national finance and warns against coercive or voluntary forfeiture, reinforcing civic duty during wartime.

Public Sale Of Valuab le Real Estate

Special Commissioners will sell in Winchester Virginia near Sta te Postoffice on sale day at 12 o'clock M three tracts of land in Frederick county. Tract A contains about 86 acres with Mary L Orndorff now holder. Tract B contains about 108 acres conveyed by Silas B Pifer to L H Orndorff. Tract C contains about 71 acres part of a larger 97 acre tract conveyed to Mary L Orndorff by J P Whitacre. Tract D contains about 26 acres part of the 97 acre tract conveyed to Gertie M Orndorff. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal installments with interest and deeds of trust and insurance. Special Commissioners: Lynch, Guyer, Newman, Venner, Kern, Steck, Cather, Larrick. Bond of Larrick certified. Date 12-11-1918.

Hagerstown Middleburg Pike Paramount W.M. R Maugansville C. VR. R Circuit Court Frederick County Farmers and Merchants National Bank L.H. Orndorff State Postoffice Ain Mary L. Orndorffg Gower F. Orndorff Silas B. Pifer L. H. Orndorff Mary L Ornder J. P Whitacre Gertie M. Orndor Mary L. Orndorff RE. D. Newman Venner Harry R. Kern John M. Steck T. Russell Cather H. S. Larrick Ihereby J. W. Baker

Gratitude for Gifts Beyond Wealth and Wisdom

A concise reflection on gratitude noting that love may not grant all riches yet recognizing gifts received from love and the value of wisdom beyond worldly wealth. Quotation from Richard Garnett underscores appreciation for intangible blessings.

Richard Garnett

Widespread Use of English in Global Postal Mail

The article notes that across post offices worldwide two thirds of letters are written by and sent to people with weak English, highlighting the dominance of English in global correspondence and communication.

Stuffed Up Witt A Bad Cold?

Coughs and colds can lead to dangerous aftereffects unless treated early. Dr New soothes irritated membranes loosens mucus and promotes restful sleep. He and $1.20. Available from all druggists. Sold since 1809.

New

War Gardens Stimulus Boosts Vegetable Seed Trade

The United States Department of Agriculture reports war gardens and disrupted European seed sources spur rapid U S seed industry growth. California leads carrot and lettuce seed, with San Joaquin Sacramento and Yolo counties key for carrot and onion seed from the river district. Coast districts produce radish and lettuce seed while Washington and Idaho lead pea seed. Colorado and California dominate bean seed. peppers and vine crops grow in Orange County. cabbage seed centers near Puget Sound with tests elsewhere.

United States Department of Agriculture United States Pacific Coast Rocky Mountain States Bureau of Cropestinates River District San Joaquin Sacramento California Yolo Contra Costa Santa Clara San Benito Coast Pacific Northwest San Luis Obispo County Washington Idaho Colorado Greeley Hock Ford Arkansas Valley Orange County Santa Ana Puget Sound Northwest Im ¥Olo

Warning Signs in Blood and Skin Remedies Sold Locally

The ad claims azure warnings on the skin and body indicate impure blood needing purification. It touts a vegetable blood purifier advertised as the greatest remedy for eczema boils blisters and general skin disorders and offers free medical guidance from a Medical Director in Atlanta Georgia.

Jeel Azure Domenta Swift Laboratory Atlanta Georgia

Winchester Citizen Finds Freedom From Kidney Troubles

A Winchester testimonial promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for kidney disorders. J H Cooper, carpenter, reports relief from backache and bladder issues, praising the pill's ability to regulate kidneys. The ad urges buying Doan's Kidney Pills for 60 cents at dealers, from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Dean Winchester J. H. Cooper Carpenter South Sraddock St Doan Boan Noan Meg Cooper Foseer-Milburn Co Mtgrs Buffalo N. Y

U B Church Services Plan Next Sunday Activities

The Sunday school meets next Sunday at 9 46. Officers and teachers of the children will be elected. The pastor preaches at 11, Young People at 6 45, and at 1 30 Rev Ernest Luttrell will preach. Luttrell is a second year theological student at SC I School Dayton Va and shown promise. A full allocation of offerings is desired after church Sunday evening.

Ernest Luttrell Luttrell Winchester S. C. I. School Dayton

Handley Fund Plans Presented to Winchester Council

The Common Council of Winchester Virginia reports a plan for the Handley fund's ultimate disposition and its use for Handley Schools. The plan was presented at a special meeting December 17 1918 and a motion to adopt will be made January 9 1919.

Commercial & Saving B Winchester John I. Sloat Handley Fund Common Council OF Common Council City of Inchester John Handley Handley Schools Virginia Farmers & Merchants National Bank Llam H. D. Fuller

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