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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1916

Page

2

Notice of reference in Houck estate in Winchester Court

The court orders reference to Commissioner T R Cather to determine Charles W Houck decedents property debts heirs and distribution after inheritance tax and commissions. A public notice in The Winchester Evening Star on four consecutive weeks informs interested parties of January 6 1916 execution time and place at 9 oclock in the morning at the Commissioner in Chancery office in Winchester Va.

W. Houck Als T. R. Cather Charles W. Houck Winchester Evening Star Winchester Commissioner's Office T. Russell Cather John M. Stec Charcery R. Gray Williams P. G Harry K. Kern P. d

Public Sale of CITY REALTY in Winchester Virginia

By decree dated November 29 1915 in Farmers Merchants National Bank v May Hoffman et al in Winchester Virginia Corp Court the Trustees and Special Commissioners offer at public auction January 15 1916 at 12 M in front of the Court House property 213 North Main Street Winchester a three story brick dwelling with remainder to the children of Arthur S Markell NMfe. Terms one third cash day of sale balance in two equal annual installments at 6 percent interest secured by deed of trust and fire insurance policy. bond required.

Farmers &Merchants National Bank May Hoffman Et Als Corporation Court Winchester Virginia Court House North Mainstreet Arthur S. Markell Nmfe

Sure Thing Found for Stomach Disorders in Farmers Mills

Local note reports B Wixon of Farmers Mills New York praising Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach disorders and claiming they are the best option available. He urges others to obtain them widely.

B. Wixon Farmers Mills

Morning hot water and phosphate cleanse the system

A health advisory claims drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, removing indigestible waste to prevent constipation biliousness and nervous days. It urges readers to try a quarter pound of limestone phosphate as a cheap demonstration of cleansing and refreshing effects.

Bath

Conrad and Ward Larrick in Chy Circuit Comt

Robt Y. Conrad acts as Commissioner in Chief while Circuit Courts motion by Comte Ward and Larrick, p. q. 84w concerns.

Robt. Y. Conrad Chy Comte Ward & Larrick

Court orders reference in chancery case in Winchester Virginia

In Frederick Virginia Circuit Court Pansy H Wright as complainant and Shepherd Strother et al as defendants the court orders a master commissioner to report debts liens and entitlements on a 185 acre tract near Winchester and to publish notice for four weeks The time and place for appearance are set for February 3 1916 at 10 am in Winchester Virginia with publication in The Winchester Evening Star and the commissioner to report partition feasibility and asset details to the court.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Pansy H. Wright Shepherd Strother John M. Steck Nicholas Strother Marian S. Heterick Heterick Luther Pannett Winchester Evening Star

M Ferrari Describes Trench Life From Rome Front

M Ferrari, former local fruit dealer, mailed a military postal card dated December 10, 1915, from Rome to New York. He writes from the trenches fighting the Austrians, notes bad weather and lack of stamps, and the card shows postage due four cents. Ferrari later joined the Italian army to defend his country.

M. Ferrari Rome New York

Gieek Colony Here Observes Christmas Observance

Members of the Greek colony in Winchester celebrate Christmas with three days of religious services, feasting, greetings, and open hospitality. The Greek Julian calendar shifts their Christmas to thirteen days after the western Gregorian date, aligning with Russian customs.

Gieek Winchester

Harpers Ferry Electric to Extend Lines and Install Meters

At the annual stockholders meeting of the Harpers Ferry Electric Light and Power Company about 17000 was voted for improvements and extensions. Plans include a new generator, a third transmission line between Harpers Ferry and Brunswick, and meter installation for all consumers.

The Harpers Ferry Electric Light and Power Company Harpers Ferry Brunswick

Montague Named Among Wilsons Supreme Court Choices

President Wilson has about twenty leading lawyers and jurists under consideration to fill the Lamar vacancy on the Supreme Court. The list reportedly includes Representative A. J. Montague of Virginia Judge W. A. Allen of North Carolina Judge James M. Benton of Kentucky Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane and others. The choice is expected to be a Democrat and may exclude former President Taft from contention.

Washington Wilson Supreme Court of the United States Justice Lamar A. J. Montague Virginia W. A. Allen North Carolina James M. Benton Kentucky Interior Franklin K. Lane Lindley M. Garrison John W. Davis West Virginia Graham Pittsburgh Staunton Winslow Minnesota O'Gorman New York Taft

Capt Baker Named Finance Chairman in 1916 Virginia House

Captain W. W. Baker of Chesterfield County, senior in age and service, is to be named as chair man of the finance committee for the 1916 Virginia House of Delegates. The post was held in 1914 by Aubrey G. Weaver of Front Royal. Baker has long represented the lower house and was Virginia’s delegate to the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco last year.

W. W. Baker Chesterfield County House of Delegates Aubrey G. Weaver Front Royal

Cascarets Claim Quick, Gentle Relief for Bilious Feelings

Advertises Cascarets as a nightly remedy to cleanse the stomach and liver, remove sour undigested food and foul gases, and regulate bowels. Claims a 10 cent box will firm up digestion, with children loving the taste and no griping.

Civic League Set for January Meeting in Nain

Notes from Nain Virginia report the Civic League will hold its regular meeting Thursday night January 13 inviting all to join. The item lists residents visiting family and birthday celebrations with social events and a note on births and travels in the area.

Nain Civic League

Fairfax Harrison Chooses Richmond Home and Office

Fairfax Harrison, president of the Southern Railway, has leased the J. Mason Miller residence at 412 West Franklin Street and moved to Richmond to occupy new offices in the Times Dispatch building. This marks the first time a Southern Railway president has made his home in Richmond. Mrs. Harrison, a social favorite, was warmly welcomed by locals.

Fairfax Harrison The Southern Railway J. Mason Miller Franklin Street Richmond Times Dispatch Southern Railway Company Great Road A. S. Buford Richmond and Danville Southern Mr. Harrison

Massey Recovers From Serious Illness at Home

Mr. C. F. Massey, Frederick county fruit grower and farmer, who recently suffered an attack of apoplexy at his home, has practically recovered and is now able to be about. His condition was serious for several days, but he rallied and regained strength to near full health. Miss Fannie Fenton left this morning for Baltimore to visit relatives and friends.

C. F. Massey Frederick County Nomewest Fet

Decree References Master Commissioner in Frederick County Case

Massanutten National Bank sues Edmonia V Reynolds et al in Frederick County Court. The court orders Master Commissioner James P Reardon to report on realty seized, liens and priority, land sold to the United States, and other pertinent matters. Notice to attend with records on Jan 27 1916 at 18 Rouss Ave Winchester Virginia.

James P. Reardon Edmonia V. Reynolds Frederick County United States of America Megeres Winchester J. W. Baker, Jr Commissioners Office Rouss Ave Jasy P. Reardon Walton & Walton Attys J. M. Steck Atty

Public Sale of House and Lot in Cedar Hill Frederick Co VA

By deed of trust dated August 24 1912 Clarence Harris and wife conveyance to trustee. The sale of a one acre more or less parcel with a frame dwelling in Cedar Hill Frederick County Virginia will occur at 11 oclock a m Saturday January 22 1916 in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Virginia. Terms require one half cash with the balance secured by a deed of trust and two annual bonds with interest and insurance on the property.

Clarence Harris Frederick County County Court House Winchester Virginia Cedar Hill Herbert S. Larrick

Making the Little Farm Pay for Winter Eggs

The article discusses winter egg production as a matter of management not luck. It advises careful breeding, housing, vermin control, clean conditions, and balanced feeding to profit from hens, with guidance on pullet rearing, hatching, and open front housing. It also covers hog breeding for pork, recommending two litters per year for sows.

Cardus proves life changing for weary woman in Savish

Mrs Laura Bratcher of Saviesh Daviwich Ky writes of long illness with head pains nervousness and womanly trouble. A family doctor failed her but after eleven bottles of Cardus she regained strength and can do her work. The Chattanooga Medicine Co urges women with similar ailments to try Cardus and contact the Ladies Advisory Dept for guidance and a 64 page Home for Women book.

Laura Bratcher Cardus Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga

Public Sale of Valuable Lot in Frederick County

Trustee R M Ward will sell at public auction in Winchester Va on February 5 1916 at 11 am the parcel of land on the east side of Welltown road about one mile north of Grimes in Frederick County containing 1 1/2 acres adjoining Kiger Stouffer and others, the Holmes Crisman residence burned August 1915. Terms: one third cash at sale, balance in two equal annual installments by purchaser bonds secured by deed of trust and a policy of insurance.

Frederick County Court House Winchester Welltown Road Grimes Kiger, Stouffer Holmes Crisman R. M. Ward

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