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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
2
The ad announces a sale at No 146 N next to Crystal lery offering muslin underwear at reduced prices and a large selection of dresses, skirts, and sweaters. It highlights prices from 9c to 62c for muslin skirts and $2.75 sweaters, with pieces marked down from higher values. The sale runs January 13 with towel and blanket specials and other white goods discounts.
Undersigned will sell at public auction in front of the County House in Winchester on Tuesday November 28 1919 at 11 o clock a m all that tract of land containing 167 acres more or less with improvements and appurtenances. It lies southeast of Winchester and west of Stephens City along the Middle Road and includes about 35 acres of barley and 26 acres of wheat and excellent fruit land. Terms are cash on day of sale and two equal annual installments secured by bonds with interest from the sale date and property insurance policies. M M Lynch and Harry Kern auctioneers.
B F Weakley a former resident of Mill City died Sunday in Stainton Virginia after a lingering illness from Brights disease. The funeral was held from the Moritairy chapel Mount Hebron Cemetery at 2 PM yesterday and burial followed. He was 73, a Madison County Virginia native and Civil War Confederate veteran. Survived by his widow and a large family including sons William and Benjamin Weakley and daughters Blanche Luna Effie Virgie Nannie and several others.
Frederick County officials adopted a resolution opposing high water or submarine style bridges. The Board spokesman said low water designs are cheaper and better suited to the county’s streams. They will send Chairman H. B. Kline to the Good Roads Association convention in Richmond January 14 to 16 to represent the county amid national highway system plans.
The District Nurse Association asks all practical nurses in the area to register at the Chamber of Commerce. The registry will provide a central directory of available nurses, allow instant locating of nurses on cases, and is offered free as the Chamber will maintain the records. This aims to reduce confusion and improve access to nursing care for the sick.
Mr J L Maphis of this city returned from Warrenton Virginia where he was called by the final illness and death of his sister in law Mrs W Maphis aged 48. Her funeral was held Sunday. Her husband Dr S W Maphis is a leading physician of Warrenton. She was a niece of the Rev F A Strother.
Miss Erastus Cooper of Boyce Virginia died New Year’s Day from an acute indigestion attack at a farm home near Pag. Funeral conducted by Rev B D Chambers of Millwood Episcopal Church. Burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester. Hymns sung at home and grave site. Pallbearers named. Miss Cooper was twenty years old and well liked locally.
A reader testimonial from Danville Virginia praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite for expectant mothers. The letter claims the product sustains health and happiness during pregnancy and eases aches and bowel troubles, with another family member endorsing the remedy. The message emphasizes gratitude for the tonic's benefits to the womanly system.
Nellie B. Larrick became the bride of Ross L. Cline in a ceremony at 8:45 PM on Saturday December 28 at the Presbyterian Manse in Martinsburg West Virginia conducted by Rev. F W Woods.
The bride, attractive daughter of Mr and Mrs D Lee Latrick of High View West Virginia, wore taupe broadcloth to a tailored suit and received accessories. The groom, son of the late Asa Cline and Mima Cline of Yellow Springs, West Virginia, is from another prominent family. After the ceremony the couple drove to the bride's home for a wedding supper joined by the bride’s brother and sister in law Roy and Mrs Larrick.
The county poor farm ran a deficit of 726.19 in six months ending December 31, with receipts of 1,270.28 and expenditures of 1,996.42. Superintendent Affleck reported the shortfall, which was advanced to cover the gap and charged to the county treasurer.
Special Commissioners will sell in Winchester front of the County Court House on January 15 1919 at 12 oclock M. The parcels Tract A six acres Tract B 108 acres Tract C 71 acres and Tract D 26 acres lie near Sta Tannery Post Office in the southwestern Frederick County. Terms require one third cash and balance in two yearly installments with interest. Bond of Special Commissioner H S Larrick confirms decree and sale notice filed December 11 1918.
The board of county supervisors voted to move its meeting day from the first Monday to the fourth Monday to avoid conflicts with the Circuit Court opening day. The resolution cites term-month conflicts and maintains continuity amid local scheduling.
Scoutmaster H Russell Potts of the First Troop of Boy Scouts travels to Washington to attend Strayers Business College. He led war work and athletic activities, sold Liberty bonds, and helped with war efforts and local organizations in Shenandoah Valley. He will join a government war office position and will be missed by peers and Shenandoah Valley Academy.
The Staite Corporation Commission at Richmond grants a charter to Liberty Tire Company, Incorporated of Winchester with an initial capital of 50 000 dollars. William R. is named in the charter proceedings.
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