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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1916

Page

5

Clarke County Farm Sale Under 1915 Decree

Special Commissioner will offer at public sale at Berryville Court House at 2 o clock in the afternoon a Clarke County farm of about 171 1 2 acres part of the estate of Joseph Hout deceased The property lies six miles northwest of Berryville on the Winchester and Summit Point road and adjacent to the lands of Cutterer Pierce and Plotner The sale will occur in three parcels or as a whole with possession April 1 1916 A plat will be available and cash portions due The sale is conducted under a 1915 decree in Hout v Hout with bond filed in Clarke County Circuit Court The sale is to raise funds for plaintiffs and the attorney is Geo M Beltzhoever Jr.

Circuit Cart Clarke County Virginia Geo. W. Hout Et Als C. Edward Hout Et Als Publc Berryville Said County W Joseph Hout Winchester and Summit Point Stone’s Chapel Wm. F. Cutterer F. H. Pierce Chas. Plotner A. G. Weaver Front Royal Geo. M. Beltzhoever, Jr Charles Town W. Va Geo. W. Hout Als C. Edward Hout I. Geo. Glass Glass, Glerk Mary E. Golliday Middletown Joseph Shambaugh Jacob Rhodes Even Star Winchester R . W. Baker, Jr Ward & Larvick

Rail Schedules for Winchester and Nearby Stations

Train arrivals list for Winchester and connected lines including Martinsburg Hagerstown Greencastle Chambersburg Shippensburg Carlisle Mechanicsburg Harrisburg. Timings show arrivals at 9 20 am 1148 am and 7 22 pm daily except Sunday. Superintendent H A Rippie general passenger agent listed.

Winchester Martinsburg Hagerstown ,Greencastle Chambersburg Shippensburg Carlisle Mechanicsburg Harrisburg Sunda TonGe P. A

Norfolk and Western Train Schedule Details

Norfolk and Western No 13 9 18 a m serves Bristol and intermediate stations with Pullman sleepers on dining cars to Roanoke and a parlor car, brimming with connections at Roanoke to the Memphis special. No 1 2 27 a m covers Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton with Gary Winston-Salem cafe car Shenandoah and Gary, linking to Canth Pass. No 27 6 38 p m serves Shenandoah and intermediate stations. No 28 9 32 a m northbound to Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York with transfer at Shenandoah Junction or Washington.

Bristol Pullman Roanoke Broiler Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Gary Winston-Suiem Shenandoah Memphis Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Washington

Cascarets Promote Liver Activity and Gentle Cleaning

Cheerful ad urges Cascarets to liven the liver and clean the bowels to stop headaches biliousness offensive breath coated tongue sallowness sour stomach and gases. Claims gentle nightly cleansing for a grand morning with broad appeal to children.

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Gasoline Price Drop Forecast On Rittmann Process

Motorists in Winchester hear a New Year forecast that 200 percent more gasoline may be distilled from crude oil using Dr Walter F Rittmann's process, implying prices could fall once production increases. The timing remains uncertain.

Walter F. Rittmann Rittmann

Gas price probe may bring relief to motorists

The public remains hopeful that the government investigation into gas prices will yield real changes for consumers. Some doubt persists about the outcome and timing, but many expect a tangible drop in prices at the pump.

Frederick county officers elected and reappointed in 1915

With the close of 1915, several appointed Frederick county officers expired but were reappointed by Judge T. W. Harrison upon authority from the proper officials. Four year terms begin for those reappointed. A. J. Tavenner is named county surveyor to serve another term with a $1000 bond. Deputy treasurers Robert S. Smith and Co. B. Whitacre were appointed at the treasurer’s request and qualified. Deputy sheriffs Lewis E. B. Armel A. W. Lockhart and C. B. Whitacre were appointed and took oath.

Frederick County T. W. Harrison Circuit Court Board of Supervisors A. J.tavenner Tavenner Charlies R. McCann Messrs Robert S. Smith B. Whitacre Lewis EB. Armel A. W. Lockhart C. B. Whitacre Luther Pannett

1915 Marriages in Frederick and Winchester Decline

1915 saw 74 marriage licenses issued in Frederick County and 64 in Winchester city, the lowest in years. Officials cite war and cost of living as possible causes while noting many couples sought licenses in nearby cities and Washington DC.

Circuit Court Frederick County Corporation Court City of Winchester Hagerstown Rockville Baltimore Maryland Washington, D. C District of Columbia

Stomach Sufferers Fret Quick Relief

Hundreds suffer digestive troubles and stomach distress in the area. Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is marketed as quick relief with user testimonials from F A Reeder of Helena Md and William H Lacy of Washington praising lasting stomach and liver benefits. The ad claims permanent results and an absolute guarantee with money back if unsatisfied.

Mayr F. A. Reeder Helena William H. Lacy Washington

Taylor's Comet To Pass Around Soon

GAMBRIDGE Mass January 4 Taylor's comet discovered early in the month and visible in the northwestern sky will pass around the sun January 28. Calculations from Harvard observatory report a short orbit not exceeding five years for the round trip. The light of the comet is said to be decreasing gradually.

Gambridge Mass Taylor Harvard Observatory A .O. Leuschner Students’ Observatory Berkeley Cal

Inside bathing with hot water and limestone phosphate

A health puff advises drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels. It claims improved digestion, clearer skin, and better appetite, likening the effect to soap and water cleaning the body. Also included is a court notice from Middletown Virginia about a title clearance suit for Mary E. Golliday’s property, with instructions for unknown heirs to appear.

Emer BOL Forewarns of Inevitable Reckoning

A Maxim warns that people and events may delay accountability, but eventual judgment remains unavoidable and personal. It emphasizes personal responsibility and the certainty of paying one’s due.

Rural Customer Orders Prompt Parcel Post Service

A country customer, ten miles out, visited the shop and placed an order. The firm replies that they fill orders so the goods arrive the next day by parcel post with prepayment of transportation on all purchases of one dollar or more.

Dana Martin Leaves for Shenandoah Institute to Resume Studies

Miss Dana Martin departed from her West Water street home yesterday evening with her mother and sister to go to Dayton Virginia and continue her studies at the Shenandoah Collegiate Institute.

Dana Martin West Water Street Dayton Shenandoah Collegiate Institute

Try S Star Scores Big in Tap Meet

In a standout performance Try S Star posted a 96 on the timeline at the tap meet, drawing attention from spectators and organizers. The event highlighted local athletes and featured competitive showings across multiple divisions.

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Union Bank of Winchester C. R. Grubbs Chichester Pitts H. Schindler J. M. Oates M H. Schindler Hess’ Stock Food Franck Baker & Son Driggists Good & Co American National Bank Richmond Southern Railway Washington, Alexandria, Strasburg Harrisonburg Strasburg Alexandria Harrisonburg Strasburg C. W. Westbury Gen Art Washington, DC Thomas & Messer W. Baltimore St John Meehan Rosemont Farm Weather Bureau Special Commissioner's Clarke County’ Farm Cumberland Valley Norfolk & Western Cate Star Z. J. Trier Rouss Spring Pee Water Commete City Council Bry Fletcher The Centaur Company Cjillideu Prost Footer Panama Footer’s Dye Works Cumberland Gc. A Officers A. I. Taverner Office County of Frederick Joseph Shamec Tough Jacob Rhoades Hi. K. Green BRO Warner Moling & Seal Capitol Park Scceeseceesees Sivee T. Knight Manacee Fis Oakes
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