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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1921
Page
3
A local advertisement lists remaining items for sale including 7 yard wide table damask at 90c per yard valued at 150, cambric at 25c, bath mats at $2.19, damask remnants, ginghams at 12c to 20c, and a curtain scrim at 12c with a 25c value.
By decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia dated December 4 1920 in the Chancery Cause Hunter H McGuire Administrator ex rel Willie B Ford deceased the undersigned Special Commissioners offer for sale at 11 am Saturday January 2 1921 in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia a lot on the east side of South Braddock Street improved by a brick dwelling occupied by the late Willie B Ford as her residence The residence has six rooms modern improvements including a hot air furnace in a desirable city section open to inspection Possession March 15 1921 One third cash on day of sale balance in two equal annual installments secured by two purchaser bonds bearing interest and a deed of trust and building insurance policy J B Beverley Clerk of Court certifies bond of the acting Special Commissioner has been duly given December 16 1920 12-17-4w
For sale multiple farms near Berryville and Capon River with hundreds of acres, houses, barns, silos, timber, and orchards. Prices range from 1 000 to 125 000. terms include cash or exchange for city property. Visit Bailey Brothers' Store to view listings and rentals.
The Berryville Turnpike Company will accept written applications for a keeper for Gate No 2 at the west end of Berryville. Applications must be filed with Treasurer J. T. L. Jones on or before January 20, 1921. Berryville, Va.
John H. Farrell of Auburn New York long time secretary of the National Association of Minor Leagues is slated to become secretary to Federal Judge K M Landis commissioner of organized baseball. Farrell will accept only if the term is seven years or longer and he currently earns 47500 as secretary of the minor leagues.
An advertisement promotes No-To-Bac tablets to combat tobacco cravings for cigarettes pipes cigars and chewing. It promises relief from desire and potential habit breaking with a money back refund if not satisfied. The copy stresses ease and financial and physical benefits.
Visitors from Winchester and local families gathered at Paxton Chapel for services and social visits. Grace Miller hosted a Sunday gathering with Reber Menswear guests from Winchester. Other households included Burkhart, Kidwell, Carpenter and Wandacre families enjoying Sunday company.
Mr Edgar Line of Edinburg visited friends here recently. Mr and Mrs Pether Williams have moved to Mount Williams.
A notice from last August offers a reward for information leading to the whereabouts of R. W. Hockman. Details are scarce in the fragment, but the claim appears tied to a pending inquiry and seeks public tips.
A Virginia reader denounces proposed bonus legislation for ex servicemen. He argues tax burdens would rise, prices would surge, and that benefits should go to those most in need rather than all veterans. He cites moral grounds and fiscal strain, urging Congress to reconsider. Flint Hill Virginia letter signed H Ashby Turner.
A local circular promotes catarrhal deafness treatment claiming the ailment stems from inflammation of the auditory tube and can be cured through systemic mucous surfaces therapy. It advertises free literature and lists Dr Cheney & Co as the issuing firm with Taconto address.
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