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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1925
Page
3
A well attended Hebrew Ladies Auxiliary gathering at Mrs Adelson's Center street home featured a business session, welcome newcomers Mr. and Mrs. Philip Klompus from Winchester Virginia, and a light luncheon followed by social time.
Mr Robert F Keyser of Luray a Washington Law School student wed Miss Helen Owen of Alexandria Va The groom is son of Judge William F Keyser of Luray and the bride an Alexandria girl The couple will reside in Washington Haldane states the groom will practice law at Luray after completing his course
Friends in Winchest City gathered at the Charlotteeside home of Rev Mr and Mrs Driscoll to honor their twenty-fifth anniversary. A love story told with flowers contest delighted guests with prizes to Mrs Sol Kline and Mrs B E Wheeler. A buffet supper featured white carnations, maiden hair ferns, and silver favors.
The Clerks Office of Frederick County Circuit Court orders the matter re ferred to a Master Commissioner to report on the real and personal estate of John S. Bayliss deceased and its partition potential. The commissioner will convene creditors, settle executorship accounts, and determine each heir's share, with notices to interested parties. M. M. Lynch and J. W. Baker sign as commissioners, Winchester Virginia office, February 12, 1925.
The Clerk in Winchester Virginia announces a partition suit to divide real estate on the west side of North Braddock Street. Unknown heirs and interested parties are ordered to appear within fifteen days after publication to protect their interests, with copies to be printed weekly in The Evening Star for four weeks and posted on court house doors by February 2, 1925. The action concerns James Meredith and Eliza beth H. Smith estates and related heirs.
Trustees announce a public sale of the Malinda C. Kitchen estate farm near the Clarke County line, Frederick County Virginia. The 212 acre property includes a dwelling and outbuildings with 50 acres of timber, offering terms of one third cash and two equal annual payments with liens and insurance. Sale set for Wednesday January 28 1925 at 11 AM in front of Winchester’s County Court House.
The trustee under a 1920 deed of trust will sell on January 29, 1925, a 73 acre tract in Frederick County near Winchester on Red Bud Creek. The land includes 11 acres of creek bottom, 4 acres in bearing orchard, 6 acres timber, with brick dwelling, stable, and out-buildings. Terms: one third cash sale day, balance in two equal annual payments with bonds, interest, deed of trust, and insurance. Sale conducted by Auct. 12-26-4wks Herbert S. Larrick, Trustee.
A Biological Survey notes some eagle species reach a century in the wild. Records from the Zoological Society of London show specimens in captivity living to forty two forty six and fifty five years.
Mr James Diffendal has returned home after spending several years in Baltimore on a pleasure tip. Mr Boyd Richards has returned from a business trip to Baltimore and Richmond.
Mr Elmer Weiss, a representative of the thorough Good Shoe, spent the day in town on business.
Mt William G Hardy returned from Charlottesville Virginia where he attended a meeting of district representatives of Kiwanis clubs. He joined other district leaders to discuss club service projects and community activities.
Emma Andrews, who had been ill since last Thursday, has returned to her home at Boyd, Ma.
William Brady long ill with pneumonia at his North Kent Street home has recovered enough to sit up again after a period of illness.
Ir. W. B. Timberlake of Clear Brook spent the day in the city on business, meeting local officials and inspecting facilities. He discussed prospects for regional development and potential collaborations with area firms.
Mr J A Staubs of Harpers Ferry Mrs Emma Grove of Washington and Mrs Ruth Mack of Brunswick arrived at Bunker Hill today to attend a gathering of the heirs of the Edward estate which occurred at Mrs Huffinan's residence.
Mr. Co. Kittie from Baltimore visited on business. Mrs G. W. Higgins of Charles Town stayed with her uncle Mr. George Pope near town. Mrs. Bilver of Martinsburg departed for Staunton to visit friends for several days.
Mr AL Hil of Baltimore general manager of Singer Sewing Machine Company in this territory opens a branch office in town. He is accompanied by Mr Bo M Woodall of Starmiton, supervisor of the dinner. Mr E20 Harman of Stephenson visits his parents on North Marin Street. Miss Dorothy Matthews leaves tomorrow for Raleigh NY to visit friends.
Mrs. R G Ashton is in Martinsburg as a guest of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs C P Rockwell and will be away about two weeks Mrs D M Hook has been staying with her daughter Miss Katherine Locke at her home on the Pugh town pike and returns home in Hagerstown Md
The Rev Dr Frank T McFaden preached on Acts 26 28 during Tuesday night evangelistic services. He warned against being almost saved and urged listeners to heed within life death sin and the voice that calls for repentance.
The church invites all who attend the nativity service to bring a food basket and join the event. A religious service followed by a business meeting will review five years of the church program and discuss its worth and future.
Johns Hopkins University will confer a doctor of land on Owen D. Young during commemorations on February 23. President Goodnow announced the choice honors Young for world affairs, including his work on the reparations commission under the Dawes plan.
In Fred. Brick County Virginia a decree in the Wingfield case directs a commissioner to assemble accounts and property details, with notice by publication in Winchester newspaper for four weeks. The process requires all parties in interest to appear January 2, 1925, at Wingerton to present vouchers and papers.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's cough medicine as a fast night remedy for severe coughing and chest colds. It claims quick relief without opiates and specifies a 30 cent price at druggists. The copy discourages substitutes and praises healing ingredients.
Mr William Stark of Richmond spent a few days in the area on business. Laura McGuire left today for Ba Hitore to spend a week at the Albion Hotel.
Miss Dorothy Clark recovers well after appendicitis operation. Jet Polepte visits from Baltimore at George Washington Hotel. Mrs Elsie Smoot departs for Washington for a few days with friends. L L Lockwood, Niagara Gypsum Co. representative from New York, spends the day here. John Reed of Kernstown in town briefly. Edwin Ludwig of Middletown makes a business visit today.
Miss Grace Cover sails in from Baltimore to stay about a week with her aunt Mrs. Robert M. Glass on Washington street. Mr. P. Vanderembise of the Selby Slice Company is in town on business today.
Miss Evelyn Byrd Shipley of Baltimore arrived last evening to visit Miss Miriam Talbot at the home of the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Talbot on South Washington Street.
Miss Virginia Sutphin undergone surgery two weeks ago at Memorial Hospital now back home on South Washington Street and continues to improve.
Perry Ritter a railway mail clerk on the Washington to New York run resumed duties last night after several days away for family reasons. He is back at his post with his relatives present to support him during the return.
Mrs. Bernard Johnson and her young daughter from Charles Town West Virginia and Mrs. J Q Johnson with her child from Washington have left after visiting Mr and Mrs Amos Schlack.
Macon Georgia resident Mrs F B Happen testifies of lasting relief from right side illness after two weeks on Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She claims improved health, urges others to try the remedy, notes wide survey results showing high benefit. Sold by druggists nationwide.
Public sale under a 1924 decree offers two tracts on Gainesboro Pike near Winchester Virginia. Parcel one is the Home Place sixty acres with a frame dwelling and outbuildings, Parcel two is forty acres of timber near the south end of Gainesboro Pike. Bidders may purchase each tract separately with one half cash sale day and balance in two annual notes bearing six percent interest secured by deed of trust and fire policy. The sale takes place at the Frederick County Circuit Court in Winchester on February 7 1825 at noon.
Mr and Mrs Paul Gaylord entertained last night at a bridge party at their Wolfe Street home. The event honored Mrs Peyton Marshall, formerly Miss Cary Noves Tyndall of Memphis Tennessee.
The Rev. H. B. Hoskins of Richmond departed today for New York and expects to return here Friday.
Mrs. Lawrence Herrell and her son Lyle hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs M F Chappell in Marshall Virginia over Sunday. Guests Mr and Mrs Edwin Kincheloe of Washington,D C will arrive Thursday to stay with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Herrell on North Avenue.
Mr. W. F. Ward, a cement contractor, departed yesterday for Martinshire and Baltimore to stay about ten days on business. Mr. W. Scott Ryan of Newark, New Jersey, has been a Hotel Jack guest since Thursday and departed to Cumberland on business.
By decree of the Frederick County Circuit Court the Bayliss estate will offer for sale at public auction at noon on Saturday February 14 1926 in front of the Winchester Court House the property at No 342 east side Fairview Avenue with about 60 feet frontage and 182 feet depth improving a seven room residence in a good neighborhood One third cash with balance in two equal installments via two bonds due in one and two years secured by deed of trust and fire policy Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn certify bond posted Clerk C C Brannon notes and date January 3 1925 1 16 4wka
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Montrose Orchards offers a 8700 tree apple property with 3200/4 cultivated acres, timber, barns, and packing houses. Gross income near 34000, favored by young trees under 15 years, water system and storage in place. Sale through Venable & Ford, 207 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, at 959000.
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