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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1925

Page

3

Public Sale of Valuable Farm in Frederick County Va

Trustee Herbert S. Larrick will sell at public auction January 29 1925 at 11 am in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Va the 73 acre tract on Red Bud Creek three miles from Winchester with 11 acres creek bottom 4 acres orchard and 6 acres timber including brick dwelling and out-buildings Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual payments secured by bonds and deed of trust plus insurance policy. A truck small fruit and poultry farm potential. Auctioneer G Swanson.

Frederick County County Court Winchester Red Bud Creek Fay Herbert S. Larrick Malinda C. Kitchen Clarke’ County Armel Ginn Price G B. Guyer A. G. Swanson

Lands to be Sold at Frederick County Tax Sale

Trustees announce sale of Malinda C Kitchen estate in Frederick County near the Clarke County line. The 212 acre tract includes timber and a dwelling with two-year payments, secured by deed of trust and insurance, sale set for Wednesday January 28 1925 in Winchester Virginia.

Proposes a Second National Park in the Great Smokies

The author urges Congress to fund a commission to study Blue Ridge and to also assess costs for a second national park in the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and North Carolina. With 40 million East Coast residents and nineteen parks mostly west, a second park in the East would provide outdoor recreation and complement Blue Ridge as an adjacent, similar sized site.

Great Smoky Tennessee North Carolina Ries Congress Blue Ridge Congres Great Smokies East Smoky Mountain

Explorers Seek Caverns Secrets in Shenandoah Valley

Harrisonburg Va Jan 12 The worlds noted living explorers today begin an underground expedition in the Shenandoah Valley Endless Caverns The guests of Col ED Brown depart to the Endless Caverns farm Leading figures include H C Walsh Captain Robert A Bartlett Cathbeth Wells George K Cherrie Dr Redes and Dr Robert Keely The group plans research into the caverns beginning today

Harrisonburg North Pole Africa Brazil Shenandoah Valley Endless Caverns Col E. D. Brown H. C. Walsh Xplorer’s Club Robert A. Bartlett Perry Arctic Catrbeth Wells Malay Peninsula Lapland George K. Cherrie Roosevelt South America American Museum of Natural History Redes Robert’ N. Keely

Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Kump Dies

The infant of Mr Irvin Kump and Mrs Kump of 221 East Lane died this morning. Burial is planned tomorrow at Shiloh Church in the county.

Irvin Kump East Lane Shiloh Church

A Hornet Population Report Sparks Local Interest

About two hundred are counted as the hornet population in the area, a figure drawing attention from residents and local officials. The report notes the swarm size and urges monitoring amid ongoing efforts to address health and safety concerns.

Work's Plan Aids Blue Ridge National Park

Representative Thomas W. Harrison reports that Secretary Work favors a national park in Tennessee and North Carolina. He says the plan could lower opposition to Blue Ridge and help pass park legislation. Work notes the Southern Appalachian National Park Committee's Eastward site recommendation, Blue Ridge Virginia, as the first park location, with hearings on the Temple bill likely later this month.

Harrisonburg Thomas W. Harrison Work Tennessee North Carolina Blue Ridge Harrison Smokey Mountain Temple Fbs Smokey Mountains Sinont Public Lands Committee

Winchester Partition Suit Order Publishes Four Weeks

The Clerk of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on January 10 1925 orders partition of real estate on the west side of North Braddock Street in Winchester and directs publication in The Evening Star for four weeks and posting at the courthouse door by February 2 1924. The suit names James M Bragonier and others including Mary Megraw Elizabeth Meredith and numerous unknown heirs and interested parties and requires all interested to appear within fifteen days after publication to protect their interests.

Mary Megraw Winchester North Braddock Street Acme James Meredith Virginia F. Bragonier Genera Elizabeth Meredith Mary Meredith Nellie Meredith Bessie War Lee Leman Virginia Mary Megrew Beggie Ward Lee Lemon Elizabeth H. Smith James S/ Méredith Evening Star Court House Tthe Corporation Court Coriinge Thomas

Busy December for District Nurse Association

The District Nurse Association reports 428 visits in December by Miss Gertrude Higgins and assistant Miss Evelyn Dean at City Hall with Mrs. H. D. Fuller presiding. Of these, 264 were clinical care, 98 business visits, and 321 homes visited. three tonsil and adenoid operations were performed and two patients were hospitalized.

District Nurse Association H. D. Fuller Tuberculosis Fund Martin .Wisecarver

Young Mother Dies After Infant's Death in Shenandoah

Mrs Clarice Eva Clem of Shenandoah county Va dies at Winchester Memorial Hospital after childbirth. Her infant, first child, died shortly after birth. Mrs Clem born at Sever Fountain, daughter of Daniel Munch. The wake and funeral plans set for St David's Church with services tomorrow.

St. David's Church Sever Fountains Shenandoah County Daniel Munch St. David's

Against Byrd Because tit 15 Not a Bond Man

B C Moomaw of Barber Virginia writes in the Covington Virginian disapproving of Harry Flood Byrd candidacy for governor due to opposition to the $50,000,000 road bond issue. He argues Byrd blocks road growth, cites halted Covington to Hot Springs work, and portrays Byrd as hostile to western Virginia needs. Moomaw urges local counties to raise funds themselves and predicts Byrd would govern for a corner rather than the entire state.

B. C. Moomaw Barber Covington Virginian Byrd State Highway Commission Covington Hot Springs Clifton Forge Nroud Virginia Tto Alleghany Highland Bath Craig Hhem West Virginia Jack Horner Richmond Washington North Vorntain Moomaw

Mrs. Riley Receives Donations From Winchester Klan Ladies

An elderly resident of the Hable flats received a Saturday afternoon visit from a ladies committee bearing abundant food and goods. A card on the packages identified the donors as From the Ladies of the Winchester Ku Klux Klan. Mrs. Riley, unable to work and delicate, expressed gratitude for the long lasting aid.

Women to the Job of War and Peace Study

Washington delegates from nine national women's groups plan a conference on the causes and cures of wars. President Coolidge will welcome about 900 delegates on January 19 as prominent speakers discuss peace, propaganda, and warfare ending January 24, with Bruce Bliven among noted participants.

EG Warfarre Washington Coolidge Bruce Blizen The New Republic New York Globe

New Auto Titling Law Working Fine Says Comn'r Hayes

Virginia's new automobile title law is praised by State Motor Vehicle Commissioner James M. Hayes. He notes delays in license tag issues while titles are approved, expects 1925 tag issuance to reach 4.25 million, and says the law helps curb auto theft. Hayes cites 1924 gasoline tax savings, insurance premium cuts, and extensive recoveries of stolen vehicles under the system, emphasizing easier title and tag processing for owners.

Virginia James M. Hayes Daily News Record Hayes Slayes Mr. Hayes Ted Maryland Ma Baughman North Carolina Luther Pannett Frederick County

Insurance key to the people of Virginia is discussed

A fragmented report notes cent reduction claims and the insurance camp paying most expenses. It mentions car ownership, Virginia residents, and the impact of insurance on public costs. The text reflects a debate on affordability and government role in insurance.

Virginia

Mrs Willebrandt May Be Appointed To Federal Court Seat

Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt, then assistant attorney general, is understood to be under consideration by President Coolidge for the vacancy in the federal court for the northern district of Colorado. Disagreements among California lawmakers surfaced as word reached the Capitol, prompting Sen. Shortridge to leave the White House after the nomination news.

Associated Press Washington White House Los Angeles Wildebrandt Harding Afsihtice

Chemicals Carried to Sea By Rivers Across Oceans

Scientists report that thirty two of the ninety two known elements have been found in sea water and believe most others are present. Ocean salts wash from rocks and land, with about 500 million tons carried into the sea annually by American rivers.

Stray Bit of Wisdom About People and Coyish Coahhan

An odd fragment notes insights about people and feelings toward the Coahhan, hinting at disdain and familiarity. The garbled text suggests a reflective or humorous piece on social attitudes and personal understanding within a small group.

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Arch Preserver Store Chevrolet P.O C. M. Ebert Flenty’s Place D. S. Thomas Bridgewater, Va Hay Timothy R. R Clearbrook A. W Sachinfer G. Swanson EK. J. Snapp N. Market St Main St Water Street Nile Johnson Henry Southwark St S. Market St William Cornwell Berryville Camille Flammarion Henri Decharbogne Paris M. Flammarion Blue Ridge Park U.s.5s Corporation Court City of James M. Bragonier J. M. Steck Higgins Dean B.C. Moomaw Comn’r Hayes Hal Chamene Poiret Seys Nathanson Company N. Main St Gilbert Bros. & Co Baltimore Gilbro Chandise Ibe M. L. Parsons
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