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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1915

Page

3

Greenwood Farm For Sale In Winchester Virginia

Public auction in Winchester Virginia on January 4 1916 offers Greenwood Property a 130 acre farm two and a half miles east of the city adjoining Griffith Jones Brown Ebersole and others. The orchard includes about 2500 apple trees with 500 older trees varieties York Grimes Golden Jonathan and Davis. The land is well watered by Abrams Gresham Creek and suitable for mill farming and truck gardening with timber and creek frontage. Sale terms require one third cash day of sale and two bonds payable in one and two years with deed of trust and insurance. Special commissioners listed with Clerk’s certification on file.

Win Griffith, Jones, Brown Winchester Virginia James P. Reardon Harry H. Lynch Warren Rice R. Gray Williams R. T

Markets Report Prices and Items on Local Exchange

Markets show daily quotations for corn hay barley flour butter live poultry and eggs by local dealers with prices for No 1 timothy hay and mixed hay 15 00 per bale butter live poultry and hogs listed plus Corn Cob corn and various dairy and livestock prices. The notice confirms figures are closing values from the prior day and notes possible minor errors in transcription.

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New York Apple Market Sluggish With Mixed Prices

Apple buyers see ample supply and generally dull activity as only a few high grade apples fetch pockets of profit. Jonathan firsts 4.50 per barrel, Baldwin firsts 3.50, Winesap 4.25, Ben Davis 2.25, Greening 3.50, York Imperial 8.25, Gano 2.50, with suitable seconds below these levels.

Jonathan A. N. Parrel Baldwin D. H Ben Davis Greening York Imperial GANO

Wailer les EE DING Meeting Thursday Afternoon

Wailer les EE DING Co U members to meet Thursday December 30 at 3 o clock with full attendance urged. Mrs F M Stuckey and daughter Mrs Griffith visit the Swinks on North Washington Street and have left for Norfolk Virginia. Dr Ray Sartelle returned to Baltimore after Christmas visit with his parents in town.

F. M. Stuckey M. Griffith D. M.swink North Washington Street Norfolk, Va Ray Sartelle Baltimore John P. Sartelle

Christmas Box Brings Family Reunion and a New Will

Jack Hollingsworth and his wife Julia send a cookie box to uncle Silas Henderson amid a Black Hand scare. The package nearly explodes but reveals a Christmas feast motif and a photograph. Henderson tests the box, then dines with the Hollingsworths, prompting a new will that leaves the estate to Billy Hollingsworth in trust.

Jack Mollingsworth Jack Julia Trevor St. Luke's Bostal Silas Henderson Julia Expressage Mr. Henderson Thomas Wade Uncle Silas Hollingsworth Fami Mr. Tenderson Hollingsworths Billy Fie Bov

Mrs Effie Cartright Visits Washington Friends

Mrs Effie Cartright departed this afternoon to visit friends in Washington.

Seven Years to Serve A Prison Escape Tale

A 1860 inmate recalls a planned escape from a crowded prison. He tunnels from cell No. 7 after a month, using a partially hardened floor stone, and slips out at night through an earth tunnel near the north wall, avoiding guards and a reward.

Tor Miend Puis Vphnechen Ani Chet Diane Bee Theon Tulanog Storry

Skim Milk In Distribution Givers Keep The Cream

A brief note frames the saying that in distributing human kindness some givers hoard the best parts while spreading the rest. It uses a parable tone to urge generosity and fairness.

Pan-American Congress delegates honored at Washington ball

Messrs James Taw and Archibalt W Arneile of Clarke county returned from Washington where they attended a brilliant ball Monday night honoring delegates at the Pan-American Scientific Congress and the American Society for International Law.

Messrs James Taw Vwarriman Archibalt W. Arneile Clarke County Washington Pan-American Scientific Congress The American Society For International Law

Dinner at Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church Manor

Rev Dr and Mrs Alfred Jones hosted a dinner yesterday at the manor of Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church in Kerns town. Attendees from Winchester included Rev Dr and Mrs J H Lacy, their daughter Miss Margaret Lacy, and their sons J N Seddon and Graham Lacy, along with Mrs Naomi Abbott of Brandy Station visiting Ms J W Sibert on North Kent Street.

Alfred Jones Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church Kernstown Winchester J. H Lacy Margaret Lacy Messrs J. N. Seddon Graham Lacy

Militia under State Control vs Federal Pay Debate

In a New York Evening Post view, Mr. Villard argues the national guard should not be federally paid and that militia drilling remain voluntary and state driven. The piece contrasts Civil War precedent, state pride, and the risk of ceding militia control under a national system. It also notes China’s resurgence of Confucian teaching and critiques film industry manipulation amid broader democratic tensions.

Villard New York Evening Post National Guard Ife Mer. Villard

Court refers estate case to Master Commissioner for Charles W Hauck

The Winchester Virginia Corporation Court assigns Master Commissioner T Cather to appraise property debts heirs and tax charges of Charles W Hauck deceased. He must publish notices and report a distribution scheme totaling 1900 dollars after inheritance tax and commissions. Hearing set for January 6 1976 at his Winchester office. creditors and heirs urged to attend as proceedings may adjourn.

Corporation Court Winchester Virginia Mary Smith Kinzel Aduor D.bon Charles W. Hauck Deconsea T. St. Cather Charles W. Houck Charles W. Trouck Commissioner Charles Wo Hoek T. Russell Cather Cominjastoner Dwks

Public Sale Of Valuab Le Real Estate In Winchester Va

Special commissioners announce a public sale of limestone land in Frederick County Va on Saturday January 8 1916 in front of Winchester Court House. Two parcels total 8 1/2 acres, with one dwelling on parcel 1. Terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy.

Union Bank of Winchester Alice M. Yard County Court House City of Winchester Circuit Court of Frederick County Berk’ey Bu A Corp Tony Jackson Court House Winchester Frederick Retford County Clerk’s Office County Jackson Joe Siardimes Anid Realty Herbert S. Larrick Reardon Hussell Cather Lobt V. Barton Special Commissionersarry Predernick County W. Faker, Jr Circuit Court Merbert Larrick J. W. Baker, JR Creuit Fentick County

Is It True That Young Creve’s Enclosure Result?

Distorted dialogue fragment shows characters debating a girl’s living arrangements. The lines reveal uncertainty about acceptance and a conditional answer.

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Reenwood Mill Sale W. Baker, Jr State of Virginia City of Few Brown Jacob Baker Christian S. Baker, Sr Katie Belle Baker F. B. Stollenwerck Edward S. Baker J. Few Brown Portia Baldwin Baker W. M. Baker Janetta G. Felter Julia B. Foster Lucy A Albert Baker L. Marshall Baker Gertrude W. Barton Lily H. Baker Robert W. Baker H. H. Baker Jacob FE. Baker Laura A. Baker Mary Virginia Baker Ellen Miller Baker Margretta Baker Portia Gilbert Baker Julia Boyd Baker Katie Baker Stokes Annie Baker Ambier Minnie Baker Ida Baker Katharine Brown Dash Charles J. Smith Mary V. K. Smith Fred Dp. Smith C. Morris Smith Fannie C. Brown Ellen H. Brown Emma S. Brown Susan Garnett Brown Lee Jones R. T. Barton M. J. Hardesty Portia B. Baker Q.pneta Wm. 'M. Baker Jannetta C. Felter Christian S. Baker Mary E. Baker Robert McGill Baker Maury D.baker Kathryn Charl J. Smith Mary . K. Smith Lee Jues of Virginia J. B. Beverley Barton New York Castoria Wailer Les EE Ding L.&m James L. Gardner Refuge George A. Sampsell Stephens City Larrick & Larrick Middletown Effie Cartright Si.cs Naomi Abbott Brandy Sta Tion, Va mMs. J. W Sibert North Kent Street Ryan & Orndoft Opposie Court House Livick Main Street F. O. B. Flint Ramsburg Auto Supply Company Confucius Boest China Huerth United States Tourlea X. i. Goodyear Wanda
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