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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1918

Page

5

Public Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Winchester Va

Special commissioners announce a public sale of four parcels in Frederick county near Sta. Postoffice. Tracts range from 26 to 108 acres with Mary L. Orndorff and L. H. Orndorff titles. Terms require one third cash sale day, balance in two installments secured by deeds of trust and insurance on buildings. Sale in front of the Frederick Circuit Court House at 12 noon.

Circuit Court of Frederick County Farmers and Merchants National Bank L. H. Orndorff W.C. Cooper B. F. Orndorff People’ Bank Mary L. Orndorff Court House Winchester Sta.e Postoffice Ninery Gertie M. Orndorff New York United States Canada Germany Happy New York Happy Old Winchester Farmers & Merchants National Bank Stoc Anil M . H. D. Fuller

Partition Suit In Virginia County Court Names Numerous Defendants

In Frederick County circuit court December 23 1918 W A Withers and A L Withers sue R L Whitacre William Fox David Fox Jemma Kuykendall Otie Markwood Nimrod Alkire Vause Alkire Edward Alkire Manny Withers Rebecca Withers W W Withers Raymond Withers Louis Withers C B Marsh R N Marsh Althea Marsh and W R Marsh infants seek partition and sale of real estate of Hannah Vandiver. Defendants nonresidents ordered to appear within 15 days and notice to run in The Winchester Star weekly for four weeks with posting at courthouse.

R. L Whitacre William Fox David Fox Jemma Kuykendall Otie Markwood Nimrod Alkire Vause Alkire Edward Alkire Manny Withers Rebecca Withers W. W. Withers Raymond Withers Louis Withers C. B. Marsh R. N.marsh Althea Marsh W. R. Marsh Hannah Vandiver Virginia Wiehester Star Wester

Beat Board Bill Gets Thirty Days

Harold Williams of Mount Williams county was sentenced in police court to 30 days on the state convict road for defrauding Mrs A M Bowers of a board bill. He was a fireman on the Cumberland Valley Railroad and boarded at the Fairfax Hotel. He issued a payroll order to draw his pay to pay for board but sold the check to another party at a discount. Williams, about 27, lost his wife to influenza in autumn, leaving two children to be raised by relatives.

Harold Williame Mount Williams A. M. Bowers Williame Cumberlatin Chiildren

Scouts Have Good Quint This Year

The First troop basketball team defeated Berryville High School in two exciting games. The first game on December 21 at Berryville High School court ended 38 to 21. The second game at Kirgel court in our city saw the scouts win 40 to something, proving too fast for the High School boys.

Berryville Kirgel Daint

Protracted Meeting Announced for Brucedown Parish

The Rev O D Lambert of Brucedown announces a protracted meeting starting Wednesday night January 1 at the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Wreltown. Proceedings will continue for several days with expected participation from local congregations.

O. D Lambert Brucedown Episcopal Church South Wrel!town

Scouts Parents Entertained at Fourth-Year Troop Event

The Firs Boy Scout troop hosted a Friday afternoon and evening program at the cabin for eighty parents. Scoutmaster Potts and Baker led reports and performances, badges were awarded, and a four-year service highlight was celebrated with a supper, dancing, and decorated cabins featuring flags from the United States, France, and Britain. Sixteen scouts remained overnight, and Capt. John W. Roserberger Jr. attended.

Firs Troop Boy Scouts Kenneth Brownell Lscribe Wilson Troop York Potes S. M. Gray Greene G. Potts Wheat Aulick, Crowell Scout Sheets Scout Schmidt Scouts Robinson Rosenberger Hollis Mra J. W. Sibert Eddy Om Pehalf Scout Council R. Gray H. Baker Mr. White Potts Scout Hodgson Baker Richard H. Gray Maurice E. Prior Russell Potts John W. Roserberger, Jr Hollis, Good J. Gray

Widespread Use of English

Fragmentary note discusses global postal letters and language use, mentioning English as a common thread among correspondence. Reflects on letter writing across nations and the role of language in communication.

Chtn Ss Tt Cleanses and Soothes Skin

Product description touts cleansing and soothing effects on skin. Claims deep penetrating action and quick healing, emphasizing comfort and skin health benefits.

Winchester schedules plan for Handley fund use

Winchester officials publish notice under the 1896 act to accept the Handley bequest and approve a plan for its use in building and maintaining Handley Schools. A special meeting occurred December 17 1918 and a vote to adopt the plan is set for January 10 1919.

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

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