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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1922
Page
4
A jumbled OCR fragment lists subscription prices in advance for various terms and mentions Associated Press usage rights. It shows figures like 3.50 yearly 1.76 half year 0.90 monthly and similar, followed by a standard AP republication notice.
Reporters note the Ninth District long a Republican stronghold may swing toward Democrats if Governor Carter Stuart enters the race against Representative Slemp for reelection. Stuart praised as capable and suited for leadership, could unite party factions and attract broad farmer and state support.
Verse about a day of stringing bad luck from a tack to a broken nose and ink swigs. The speaker endures misfortune with resolve, noting many days are bright despite bleak moments and urging perseverance.
Classified notice listing homes and farms for sale including a 6 room house with light and water at $1800 a 6 acre suburban property with city water and $8000 terms a 66 acre farm three miles from Winchester at $4500 and a note offering a client willing to pay 6 percent interest and a 2 percent bonus on first class real estate security for buyers with $5000.
In a Mississippi town two Black men work in a coal bin. One man, inside, throws coal upward and strikes the other on the head. The outside man asks if he hit him, receiving a taunting reply about promising the devil a man.
A traveling salesman sold goods to a town merchant who returned them but the seller pursued payment. He sent a sight draft via the local bank which was dishonored and then pressured the merchant via the postmaster. The merchant replied with a sharp block accusing the seller of fraud and of holding multiple official roles in town.
Arthur J. Balfour, head of the British delegation, has altered his travel plans and now intends to sail from New York on January 22. The Associated Press reports the change in schedule for the British envoy as he prepares for departure.
Fire at the old Courier Journal office on Fourth and Liberty streets partially destroyed a historic building in Louisville. Estimated loss reached about 300000 dollars as firefighters battled the blaze this morning.
In Rome on January 10, normal conditions returned to the Bourse after liquidations. Stock brokers pooled efforts to meet demands for coverings on all shares of Banca Italiana di Sconto, which had recently faced financial difficulties.
The regular January term of the Corporation Court will convene next Monday morning at City Hall. A grand jury will be summoned for the opening day and a number of cases are expected to be laid before it.
By virtue of executions in favor of Valley Service Station and others against H L Gruber I will offer for sale at 11 am on January 14 1922 at 21 West Piccadilly Street Winchester Virginia the following personal property 1 Standard Gasoline Pump and Tank 1 Air Compressor and Attachments Terms Cash on day of sale A J Wigginton Dep Sher Duvall and Duni Aucts
New machine experts are ready for all kinds of work at Winchester garage. Experienced men receive 75 cents per hour while helpers earn 50 cents. Bring your disabled car to Winchester Garage located at 10 1w N Braddock St.
Ella Franks Grimes sues Robert Grimes for divorce in Winchester Virginia. The complaint seeks general relief and alimony. An affidavit shows Robert Grimes is not a Virginia resident and he must appear within 15 days of publication. The order requires weekly publication for four weeks in The Evening Star and posting at the courthouse front door. J B Beverley signs the order.
In Frederick County Circuit Court a decree directs a Master Commissioner to determine the rental value of the J W Aleshire and Basil L Aleshire realty, report lien priorities, assess whether rents can cover liens within five years, settle accounts of Special Receiver Luther Pannett, report unpaid taxes, and note any other pertinent matters. A publication notice requires all parties to appear February 7, 1922, at 9 am to present evidence at 14 Rouss Avenue Winchester Virginia.
The Common Council calls a special session for this evening to tackle Sabre and other unfinished matters. James Anderson and Niwa te and Mré have returned home to New Castle after attending a funeral.
138 acre gravel and slate farm with 20 acres of branch flats, a 6 room dwelling, two small barns, on state road 6 miles from Winchester. An 8 room modern dwelling on a double lot with many outbuildings priced at 10 500. Additional investment or home lots offered. Trade offer includes a safe driving mare and rubber top buggy for a Ford with cash difference.
Daily market list shows wholesale prices for butter eggs chickens ham turkeys flour corn and barley, with ranges for country and Creamery butter, young chickens and local flour. Baltimore wholesale column adds wheat corn and root vegetables figures. In memoirs a death notice for Alice L. Rosenberger dated January 8, 1919 closes with family notes.
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