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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
3
Letters show H H F Byrd urging Galloway to restore promised Shenandoah Valley train schedule. Galloway cites dividend cuts and weak passenger revenue, noting November and five month totals down and no schedule changes since.
A letter from Co. W. Galloway argues against restoring through trains at Harpers Ferry due to duplicated mileage east of the town and unfavorable business prospects. The writer notes a pending topic about a passenger car on a freight train and promises a follow up.
In Strasburg Virginia Captain Fetzer was rushed to Winchester Memorial Hospital after a bone stuck in his throat during supper. X ray aided removal by Dr. Boyd. Meanwhile P N Jarrett was sent to Johns Hopkins Baltimore for treatment. Constable Jarred Lake faced a perilous start as his horse fell five times but caused no injuries. Carl Kneisley funeral mentioned.
Meeks and 'otermenii were laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery after death from pneumonia from a severe grip. HH. G. Huff remains ill with no clear improvement after a period of sickness.
Three men Lee Walker Eugene A Frances l and John EB Jones convicted of selling liquor at Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association were released after 143 days in Winchester jail. They were initially fined and imprisoned in Berryville, with 60 days plus an additional 30 for unpaid fines, later rearrested by US Deputy Marshal W M Utz.
In Harrisonburg the two men were convicted in federal court in December. Each fined 190 and jailed for thirty days as punishment. Neither could pay the fines due to lack of property, resulting in continued detention. One man took a stable job with W M Atkinson. the other joined a colored minstrel company and travel plans extend to Frederick Maryland.
A reader from Evansville describes a six year old daughter suffering croup and says Foley’s Honey and Tar gave instant relief. He adds the remedy also helped his wife and himself with colds throat trouble and coughs. Sold everywhere.
An interview with H Hillyard of Winchester describes long standing back and kidney pain worsened by damp weather. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief and reiterates the remedy's effectiveness for lame back and irregular kidney action.
Public sale authorized by Circuit Court decree will occur January 8 1916 in Winchester Virginia. Two tracts of limestone land offered separately or together: Tract 1 a 6 acre dwelling parcel in Frederick County. Tract 2 a 25 acre adjoining parcel. One third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust. Special commissioners and trustee named. clerk confirms bond and recording Compliance.
By authority of a deed of trust dated March 12 1914 from F L Harris and wife, I will offer for sale at public auction in front of the County Court House at Winchester Virginia at 11 o clock a m on Saturday January 15 1916. The tract contains 150 acres more or less located six miles northwest of Winchester joining Henry Cochran James Fling and others known as the Jno Cochran farm. The land is well improved with buildings running water an apple and peach orchard. One third cash on day of sale with balance in two equal annual installments due at one and two years. deferred payments secured by two bonds and a deed of trust and a policy of insurance endorsed to the trustee. T RUSSELL CATHER Trustee Roy P Duvall Auctioneer.
By decree of the Frederick County Circuit Court a sale will occur at noon on February 12 1916 in Winchester Virginia of a 39 acre lime stone farm known as Home Place with brick house and barn on Applepie Ridge road. One third cash the rest secured by bonds and trust deed with a fire insurance policy. Sale conducted by Gray Williams trustee with special commissioners M M Lynch R T Barton Jr and others.
The Star lists daily market prices with notes on accuracy and caveats. Prices include white corn around 3.15 per bushel, cracked corn retail 0.75, No 1 treasury bay baled at 16.00, mixed bay baled at 16.00, middlings retail from 1.56 to 1.20, and bran retail at 1.45.
The market page shows varied figures for corn carrots and oats, with butter and dairy products quoted. Poultry prices cover hens roosters turkeys and homegrown meat birds while hay calves pigs and sheep markets display wide per unit ranges. New York apple market notes steady firm prices for several varieties and distribution from Virginia and Pennsylvania rail receipts.
A vintage ad claims cold weather causes kidney failure symptoms and offers Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for aches and stiff joints. The pill promises to tone up weak kidneys and provide prompt relief. Sold everywhere.
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