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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1918

Page

5

Public sale of valuable real estate in Frederick County

Special Commissioners will sell in front of the Winchester County Court House at 12 o clock noon described tracts in southwestern Frederick County near Star Lees Post Office. Tracts include 56, 108, 71, and 26 acres with terms: one third cash day of sale, remainder in two equal annual installments secured by deeds of trust and insurance on buildings. Also notice of a separate chancery suit for sale and division of proceeds of real estate of Hannah Vandiver. defendants to appear within fifteen days. The Winchester Star to publish weekly for four weeks.

Circuit Court Frederick County Farmers and Merchants National Bank L. H. Orndorff W. C. Cooper B. F. Orndorff People's Bank S. Mary L Fréderick County Star Lees Post Office Towit R. L. Whitacre William Fox Day Fox Jemma Kuykendall Ot Markwood Nimrod Alkire Vau Alkire Edward Alkire Fann Withers Rebecca Withers W. V Withers Raymond Withers Low ‘Withers C. B. Marsh R. Marsh Althea Marsh Marsh Aie Hannah Vandiver St.’ of Virginia Winchester Star Winchester A. Moore Jey Som

Hunger map of Europe shows famine zones and relief need

The map marks Belgium, northern France, Serbia, and many regions in Europe as near famine, with Ukraine and others already in distress. It warns that without exporting at least 20 million tons of food, unrest and revolts threaten peace, urging continued American relief through shipping access.

Europe Ukraine Belgium France Serbia United States America Commission For Relief Germany Ngland Netherlands Portugal Spain Norway Sweden Denmark Russia Poland Baltic Finland Bohemia Roumania Montenegro Greece Albania Italy Switzerland Bulgaria Turkey Peter

Orchard rabbits and mice menace fruit trees

Farmers warned that rabbits and mice threaten fruit trees as snow piles up. Eliminate weeds and avoid tilling near trunks to reduce rodent shelter. Poison with strychnine solution and wool paint on trunks for protection, while keeping stock away from treated trees.

Christmas at Strasburg Struck by Hottels Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Hottel spent Christmas with his parents at Strasburg and were joined by Hottel’s sister Miss Jessie Hottel for a time. Mrs. Hottel was formerly Miss Inma Triplett of the city.

Harry H. Hottel Mrs. C Strasburg Mr. Hootttel Miss Jessie Hottel Mrs. Hottel Aas Inma Triplett

Soldier's son earns French War Cross for heroism

Stephens City Va December 28 James P Carbaugh learns his son Charles Frederick Carbaugh Private Company F Forty seventh Infantry was awarded the French War Cross for extraordinary heroism near Bazoche France October 9 1918 He directed a disorganized platoon under shelling and led them back without losses or confusion He is the first local soldier to receive the honor and his home address is listed as Stephens City Va U S Army service began after training in this country.

Stephens City James P. Carbaugh Charles Frederick Carbaugh Fortyseventh Infantry France Forty-seventh Infantry Bazoche Carbaugh

Hard to Tight Fundamental Wrong It Will Often Happen

A fragmented snippet notes that initial errors in a bhing lead to amendments causing mixed effects. It also mentions advertising a winter ronda and the idea that corrections can create new mischief in various forms.

Plain Talk on Prices Amid Peace Speculation

A columnist argues that many expect price collapse once peace is declared or a treaty signed. He urges plain discussion of the situation and warns against assuming immediate inflation or deflation. The piece frames market reactions as uncertain and not guaranteed by peace alone.

Chamberlin’s Cough Remedy Promoted for Colds

Few escape a cold in the inter months and Chamberlin’s Cough Remedy is urged as effective with no strict directions needed. The advert claims the remedy is proven to work and widely used by families for years with coughs or colds. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlin

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Winchester Citizen

Winchester resident J. H. Cooper testifies Doan's Kidney Pills have long aided his family with kidney disorders backache and bladder lines. He notes the remedy regulates kidneys and relieves back pain when present. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes.

Dean Winchester J. H. Cooper Carpenter South Braddock St Doan Pdoan

Plans for Handley Fund use presented to Winchester Council

The Common Council of Winchester Virginia is notified under the 1896 act to accept John Handley’s bequest. A plan for the Handley fund’s ultimate disposition and its use for building and maintaining the Handley Schools was reported at a special meeting in Winchester on a date in December 1918, with a motion to approve the plan to be made at a future meeting in January 1914.

Common Council OF Winchester Common Council City of John Handley Handley Fund Handley Schools Virginia

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