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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1916

Page

2

Decree References Commissioner to Ascertain Heirs in Houck Case

In Winchester Virginia 1915 a chancery order directs Commissioner T Russell Cather to report heirs of Charles W Houck and a distribution scheme after taxes and debts. The order calls for notice by publication and a January 8 1916 hearing at Winchester office with creditors and interested parties to attend. adjournments possible.

W. Houck T. KR. Cather Charles W. Houck Babes Winchester Evening Star Winchester Commissioner's Office T. Russell Cather John M. Steck Chancery R. Gray Williams Harry R. Kern

Public Sale of CITY REALTY in Winchester Virginia

Decree dated November 29 1915 in Farmers & Merchants National Bank vs May Hoffman et al. directs public auction at Winchester Court House on January 15 1916 at noon. The property is 213 North Main Street a life estate to Arthur S. Markell with remainder to his children. Sold for cash or two equal annual installments with six percent interest and secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. Trustees are Lynch Steck Ward with clerk Beverley. Bond filed.

Farmers & Merchants National Bank May Hoffman Et Als Corporation Court Winchester Virginia Court House North Main Street Arthur Markell Monte Story Ae Eee Mary E. Galliday Midetown Sone Shambaugh Jacob Rhodes Joseph Shambaugh Ln the Evening Star J. W. Baker, Jr Ward & Larrick

Public Sale of House and Lot at Cedar Hill Frederick Co Va

By deed of trust dated August 24 1912 Clarence Harris and wife authorize Larrick trustee to sell at public sale at 11 oclock a m Saturday January 22 1916 at the Frederick County Virginia courthouse the lot known as Cedar Hill Frederick County containing about one acre improved by a frame dwelling Terms: one half cash day of sale and balance in two equal payments secured by bonds and a trust deed with a mortgage policy of insurance to be provided by the buyer / purchaser.

Clarence Harris Frederick County Winchester Virginia Cedar Hill Rerbert S

Fragments From Grar Om es Chronicle

Unclear OCR fragment mentions a printed item at Grar omes with vague wording and symbols. No identifiable events or persons are deducible beyond the partial reference to a publication and location.

Court appoints commissioner to settle J E Correll estate

In Frederick county Circuit Court Union Bank of Winchester and others bail for J E Correll estate. A Commissioner in Chancery is ordered to ascertain the estate and debts and report. The Commissioner will convene creditors on February 1 1916 in Winchester Virginia and report progress until completion.

T. M. Conner J. E. Correll Winchester

Decree References Master Commissioner for 135 Acre Estate

Virginia case extracts an 1915 decree orders John M. Steck Master Commissioner to report debts liens and interests on 135 acre tract near Winchester. Notices publishable by weekly Winchester Evening Star to identify creditors and interested parties with a February 3 1916 hearing.

Foley's Honey and Tar Trial Package Offer

An old advertisement advertises a five cent offer for a trial package from Foley & Co Chicago including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley

Virginia Democrats Set To Choose New Party Leaders

Ellyson plans retirement and hints at successors amid Virginia political shuffle. Former acting chair Edward Hch ds and Rep Henry Delaware Flood are named as likely next chairman candidates, with Roger A. James also mentioned. Carter Glass named as national Democratic committeeman, replacing Ellyson.

Ellyson Virginia Neemer Edward Hchds Stainton Henry Delaware Flood Virginia Roger A. James Oat Danville Carter Glass Kymckburg

Notable arrivals and departures in town

Peronall Points Miss Wierman left this morning for Spartansburg S C after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Wierman. Mrs S B Perkins of Berkeley Springs W Va is in town staying at Hotel Evans for several days with Hon Harry St George Tucker from Lexington Va visiting his mother on West Water Street and leaving for Washington DC. Rev J B Hill of Chester Pa was registered at Hotel Evans over Sunday. Charles Ridgeley White returned to Baltimore after spending the weekend with relatives in this city. M P Saunders of Baltimore, in town on business, is registered at Hotel Jack. Miss Mary Marshall departed for Charlotte N C to visit Rev and Mrs John L Jackson. S M Jones of Washington is in town on business and registered at Hotel Evans. Mrs James Pulliam of Roanoke Va visiting her parents on South Kent Street. Mrs Marcus Snapp left for Dayton Va to visit relatives.

Wierman Spartansburg S. C William Wierman Town S. B. Perkins Berkeley Springs W. Va Evans Harry St. George Tucker Lexington J. R. Tucker West Water Street Washington, Dc J. B. Hill Chester, Pa M. P. Saunders Baltimore lHotel Jack S. M. Jones Washington Hotel James Pulliam Roanoke, Va Mrs Edward Conner South Kent Street

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

Five minute relief claims for indigestion gas and sour stomach. Describes symptoms like belching head ache and foul breath and touts a money back guarantee with a fifty cent bottle. Presents as harmless fast acting stomach regulator for home use.

Pape

Modern Woodmen Oyster Supper Draws Big Crowd

Mountain Falls Virginia reports a well attended oyster supper held Friday and Saturday nights with all attendees enjoying the event. local residents Miss Clara Clowser Miss Bessie Whittington and Mr Basil Moore are noted for recent visits and calls among neighbors with several households hosting and visiting over the weekend.

Mountain Falls

Local social notes and visits at Frye and Cooper households

Mr. Loring Wright visited the home of Mr. F. J. Frye. Mrs. Annie E. Cooper returned home after spending Christmas with her son, Austin Cooper, in Washington.

Loring Wright F. J. Frye Annie E. Cooper Austin Cooper Washington

Torrytown Items in West Virginia

Torrytown W Va January 10 notices update on local residents and visitors. Mr Derward Busey spent Tuesday with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Busey. Mrs John Webber visited her son Edgar Dick. Cedar Hill school reopened with Miss Garrett from Washington as teacher. Mr Roberts visiting daughter Carrie Murphy. Miss Laura Walker visited with Miss Maggie and Lulu Boyles. Clyde Welshan staying with grandmother in Martinsburg. Harry Crim and sister visited sister Mrs Harry Busey. Susanna Randall Virginia Hott Katharine Ewing and Harry Crim returned to Dayton after holidays. William Murphy still unable to get around due to leg injury. Misses Lula Mabel Katharine.

John Webber Edgar Dick Cedar Hill Miss Garrett Washington Millie Langester Roberts Carrie Murphy Laura Walker Maggie Lulu Boyles Clyde Welshan Martinsburg Harry Crim

Decree referral in Frederick County VA suit between Massanutten Bank and Reynolds

In Frederick County Circuit Court 1915 the case of Massanutten National Bank versus Edmonia V Reynolds is referred to Master Commissioner James P. Reardon to report on realty seized, liens and priority, land sold to the United States, and related matters with notice by publication. Jan 27 1916 execution date set at 18 Rouss Ave Winchester VA. Walton Walton and J M Steck attorneys. Rural notes: Morgan spent Sunday with Miss Ruth Crim and Miss Morgan visiting Gerardstown friends.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Pansy H. Wright Shepherd Strother Ohn M. Steck Nicholas Strother Marian S. Heterick A. W. Wright Winchester Luther Pannett Winchester Evening Star James P. Reardon Edmonia V. Reynolds United States of America J .W.baker, Jr Rouss Ave Jas. P. Reardon Walton

Public Auction of Frederick County Property in 1916

Trustee R M Ward to sell at public auction in front of Winchester Court House on February 5 1916 at 11 o clock a m a parcel of land in Frederick County on the east side of the Welltown road one and one half acres more or less adjoining Kiger Stouffer and others the land where Holmes Crisman lived before the fire in August 1915 Terms require one third cash on sale day and the remainder in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and a policy of insurance on the buildings"

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

Scott's Emulsion Promotes Blood Health For Winter

The advertisement claims healthy adults have about 18 pounds of blood and that blood quality matters more than quantity. It urges abundant air and a spoonful of Scott's Emulsion after meals to improve blood, warm the body, and aid impurity removal, noting its use by many families and warning against substitutes.

Scott Scott & Bowne Bloomfield N. J

Graichen Double House and Lot for Sale Winchester

Trust deed dated 1902 lists two houses at 18 and 20 South Market Street Winchester VA to be sold for debt of 3000 dollars. Sale set for noon at County Court House with one third cash and two thirds via bonds, 6 percent interest, optional all cash.

Winchester Virginia South Market Street F. A. Graichen Sanmie Carrie D. Gratchen C.S. Baker U. L. Smith Virginia E. Smith

Kidney Pills Claim Quick Relief for Aches and Sleep

Solomon Bequette of Flat River Missouri writes that two years ago he used Foley Kidney Pills and was cured. He praises the pills for kidney trouble and cites relief from rheumatic pains stiffness and sleep disturbances as results.

Solomon Bequette Flat River

Capitalists Form Trust Company in Charlestown West Virginia

Citizens of Charlestown and Rawson W Va met at the Goetz harness factory to organize a trust company to conduct banking and trust business. Capital will be at least 100000 dollars with 40000 pledged. The firm plans to commence operations soon.

Charlestown Rawson W. Va Goetz

Also Mentioned on This Page

Etta Annie Grim Gmry Smith Kinzel B.n.c.t M. MM. Lynch Robert M. Ward J. B. Beverley Grar Omes Union Bank of Winchester Robt. Y. Gonrad Com Chy P. Q Keeley Cure N. Broad Street Philadelphia Keeley Institute Eastern Penna Charles Ridgeley Whitite Mary Marshall Charlotte N. C Ads John L. Jackson Marcus Snapp Dayton, Va Clara Clowser Forest Glenn Wilbur Keffer Ella Sales Bessie Whittington R. C. McDonald Basil Moore E. W. Richards Davis Moore Haruki J. B. Crowell rMs W. H. Moore John Clowser Lillian’ Pina Ingley Eva Moore Sam Moore Karl Sale Lester Triplett Elmer Torrytown tee + & TREIRE Derward , Busey Henry Busey Peet Rogers Miss Pearl Bauer Funk & Son Booster Massanutten National Bank of Strasburg Edmonia V. Reynolds, Et Als Graichen Carrie D. Graichen City of County Court House Uni County of Frederick Mary E. Golliday Capitol Park Capitol Park Hotel Niet W. T. Knight
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