Executor sale of valuable limestone farm in Frederick County
Court decree directs W Z Adams executor to sell at public auction in Winchester Va at noon January 22 1921. The 201 acre limestone farm near Grimes Post Office includes two residences a bank barn 15 acres timber and a bearing orchard. Parcels offered separately or as whole with one third cash and rest in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Also notice of divorce suit against Morgan A Orndorff and publication requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Virginia
David Leight
John’ Leight
Winchester
Tastry AY
Vid Leight
Ridgeway’ Station
Grimes Post Office
Apple Ridge Orchard Company
Ib. B. Smoke
H. B. McCormac
R. L. Omps
Shs
Ge Emacs
Cates
White Hall
Berkeley
W. Z. Adams
D. Duvall & Dunn
I. C
C. Brannon
Plight of Europe’s Children Prompting Aid Drive
The European Relief Council warns millions of children in Poland Austria Hungary and neighboring regions face starvation and disease this winter. Food and medical aid are urgently needed with estimates of 28 million dollars for food and 10 million for medical services to avert disaster. Checks may be sent to local committees or Franklin K. Lane treasurer European Relief Council 42 Broadway New York or to the Child Feeding Fund Library Digest NYC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Poland
BE. D. Durand
Vienna
American Relief Administration
American Red Cross
Austria-Hungary
Czechy
Slovakia
Serbia
Roumania
Red Cross
Warsaw
European Relief Council
American Friends’ Service Committ
Quakers
Jewish Joint Distribution
Federal Council of the Churches of Christian Americea
Knights of Columbus
Franklin K. Lane
Broadway
New York
Child Feeding Fund
Liberary Digest
New York City
Worth Saving. America’s aid urged for Europe's hunger relief
A fragmentary passage portrays a Polish child’s hunger and disease amid Europe’s winter suffering. It notes America’s role in relief and reports a joint appeal by Americans to support Europe's misery and save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Eteliet
Europe
Ovation Given to Mr Colby in Montevideo
AP dispatch from Montevideo reports a warm welcome for Mr Colby, with a crowd on the pier and a long ovation at the palace as he met President Brum. The scene featured the Uruguayana cavalry and extended renditions of patriotic music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
Brum
Rain Evaporation Lesson Sparks Student Guess
A rural council school teacher asks pupils to name what rises from pond surfaces after a hot day. One student finally answers frogs, prompting the master to confirm the lesson on evaporation and the atmosphere.
Dialogue on natural impulses and marriage duties
A witty exchange unfolds between Mrs. Flatbush and Mrs. Bensonhurst about husbands looking at passing women and whether such behavior is natural. The dialogue implies marital expectations and social norms of fidelity.
Toilers and an Earnest Great-Grandfather
A shabby man challenges a gilded youth about contempt for workers. The youth replies politely and praises his great-grandfather who worked hard and invested wisely, noting pride in his ancestor for doing so. The exchange contrasts social classes and values.
Hidden Pasts Surface in Gentle Barbs
A sparse dialogue recalls early days of friendship marked by poverty and shared frugality. The exchange hints at long friendship tested by money worries and evolving social status.
Brave Locomotive Headlight Shouts Determined Maxims
A poetic fragment portrays a locomotive headlight with fearless gaze and a bold whistle proclaiming that the brave deserve the fare. The lines convey steadfast resolve and a traveler’s motto in compact, period voice.
No Change for Him Faces Grim Prospects
A garbled exchange shows a speaker grimly noting no change amid rising prices and a tense confrontation as a victim braces for an uncertain outcome. The fragment hints at a plan to open a butcher shop amidst hardship.
Cigar Habit Sparks Firing in North China Standard
A lighthearted exchange ends with the business manager announcing dismissal. George, reflecting on the Havana, notes the remark as coming from the boss, while a sweet girl suggests cigars are just a habit and George concedes fault.
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George
One Hundred First Prizes Planned at Baby Show
A humorously framed exchange suggests Mrs. Clatter plans to award prizes at a baby show next week. Mr. Gloom estimates about one hundred babies will enter, prompting the proposal to give one hundred first prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gloom
Mrs. Clatter
Cash-Only Man Faces Town Credit Stigma
A town tale notes a man who never takes credit at local businesses. Residents wonder why he is trusted to pay cash, revealing a culture that favors debt or credit lines. The quirky habit sparks discussion about finance and reliability.
The Feminist Movement and Mrs Leghorn’s Opposition
A satirical column questions Mrs Leghorn’s stance on votes for women. It hints at her insistence on hatching her own eggs as a metaphor for independence and female self determination, reflecting period debates. The piece portrays views with humor and social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Leghorn
Traffic Jam Remarks Spark Driver Tiff
Reported incident involves several motorists in a congested stretch, with drivers exchanging claims and admonitions. Commuters describe a tense scene as lanes clogged and tempers flare, while authorities monitor for safety and traffic flow.
The Newriches Devote Themselves To Pleasure Or Expense
A quarrel over the Newriches motivation arises as observers debate whether they prioritize pleasure or expense. One view says they pursue pleasure regardless of cost, while another argues they chase expense without regard to pleasure.
Fragmented OCR shows partial contract terms and questions
Readable bits reference a listening contract with unclear phrases. The fragment mentions both sides of a dispute and SAP questions, but lacks coherent detail or proper names to identify a full event.
Sacred Cantata Binds West Virginia Churches in Charity Event
The Presbyterian and Methodist congregations in Bunker Hall unite for a sacred cantata titled Good Tidings of Great Joy. Dr. Bittenger gave the address and New D. Groves offered benediction. Soloists include Mrs. Tabb, Mrs. Stephens, and Mr. Sperow. proceeds support China and Near East relief.
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Bunker Hall
W. Va
Vaal
J. Predaise
Bittenger
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
China
Near East
B.C. Tabb
Stephens
J. Fredbaise
George Eenson
Sewell
Grandmothers Chain Broken in Arkadelphia Family
In Arkadelphia Arkansas on December 29 Mrs Elmerine Riles 82 died ending a long line of five living generations in her family From Eliza Hanson the great granddaughter to Hanson children age 3% years the family tallied nine uncles four great uncles two great great uncles four great aunts two great great aunts and forty second cousins with no first cousins in the extensive kinship chain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkadelphia
Ark
Emeline’ Riles
Eliza Hanson
Uraphdaughter
Alte Hanson
Many Callers At Mr. Harding's Many Callers At Mr. Harding's
President-elect Harding met a busy slate of callers in Marion Ohio on December 29 as he hosted short conferences. Notables included H B Stafford of the Chicago Livestock Exchange Representative Patrick H Kelly of Michigan Albert Sidney Gregg of Cleveland for the American Civic Reformed League Victor Lawson publisher of the Chicago Daily News Charles W Hoyt president of the Advertising Agencies of New York and Harry E Rickey national director of the Scripps Newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marion
Arding
H. B. Stafford
Chicago Livestock Exchange
Patrick H. Kelly
Michigan
Albert Sidney Gregg
Cleveland
American Civb Reformed League
Victor H. Lawson
Chicago Daily News
Charles W. Hoyt
Advertising Agencies
New York
Harry E. Rickey
Scripps Newspapers
Twin brothers rob a train near Kankakee
Two youths Jose and Jacob Scott twins aged 24 robbed three Pullmans on the Illinois Central Flyer between Gillman and Kankakee. They jumped from the train at Aroma Park four miles east of here. one brother was killed in a shootout with police and railroad detectives. Several hundred dollars in cash and jewelry were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kanikeh
Aroma Park
Theaver
Jose
Jacob Scott
Greenville
Gillman
Kankikee
Head Stuffer From Catarrh or A Cold
Instant relief for clogged nostrils and head pressure from catarrh or a cold. Opens air passages, reduces hawking and snIfing, eases headache and dryness. Get a bottle from your druggist.
John L Sloat Copiers December 10 1920 brief
A compact entry notes actions involving John L Sloat in connection with copier work dated December 10, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L Sloat
Banking holiday notice for several banks on January first
Several banks announce closure for a legal holiday on Saturday January 1 1921 and state that all paper maturities dated or payable that day will be accepted for payment the following business day. Bank officials named include H D Fuller Charles Summers John Ival and G Hardy among others.
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Etta and
Annie Grim
Limestone Farm
Circuit Court
County of
Frederick
Catherine Virginia
Orndorff
Morgan A. Orndorff
tTeste: Co
Brannon, Clerk, Ward & Larrick
P. A
QUAKE
Willows, Cal
The
Gaks
Ancarih
Dores Kenyon In
Louis Joseph Vanice
Also Franklyn Farnum
Vivian Martin In
Paramount Picture
Pse
Lee
the Strand
Jewelers
Optometrists
State Depository
the Union Bank OF Winchester
MR. Colby
Montevideo
Sedia
Buddy
G. B
MR. Harding
Stockholders’ Meeting
Commercial and
Ings Bank of Winchester
Odd Fellows Hall
Oecket and Water Sta
H. Berry
Rouss Ave
Wincheater
H. D. Fuller
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
By Buees
Charles Summers
Union Bank of Winchester
Ival
John I
Commercial and Bank
Wm, G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley ‘National Bank
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