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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1928

Page

7

Patton Will Leaves Estate to Wife for Life then to Children

The will of Charles L. Patton directs all real and personal property to his wife Mrs. Martha Patton for life with the principal available for her maintenance. After her death $200 goes to Esther Hottle, wife of AM, and the remainder equally to sons William F. Patton and C. Fr. L. Patton. Executor Jas. P. Reardon receives bond of $5,000, to rise after Mrs. Patton’s death if needed. Dated December 24, 1924, witnessed by Miss Helen G. Miller and Robt. S. Smith.

Charles L. Patton Corporation Martha Patton Esther Hottle William F. Patton C. Fr. L. Patton Jas. P. Reardon Boan

Oak View Notes Highlight Local Weekend Visits

Oak View West Virginia notes report Clarence Gill and family from Capon Bridge visiting F J Seldon in Oak View on Sunday. Lillian Johnson spent the weekend with Miss Hawkins near Slanceville. Friends of Candy Gray and family fear scarlet fever. Mr and Mrs Finley Haines called on Mr and Mrs T L Late.

Oak View W. Va Clarence Gill Capon Bridge F. J. Seldon Lillian Johnson Hawkins Slanceville Candy Gray Finley Haines T. L

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Skin Healing Power

An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a powerful antiseptic for eczema and skin diseases. It claims rapid relief after one application and complete healing of persistent cases, though a single bottle may not suffice. The product is described as safe, non staining, and available from many druggists.

America Moone

Local Notes Highlight Weekend Social Visits and Services

Mrs. M C Jackson visits sister Mrs Don ard Gill in Capon Bridge. Mrs Marvin Seldon stays with her mother Mrs Howard Brill who has been ill. Master Willard Oates spent Wednesday night with schoolmates Robert and Bruce Larrick. Rev A D W Andr es preached two able sermons to good attendance Sunday.

Ick M. C. Jackson Donard Gill Capon Bridge Marvin Seldon Howard Brill Willard Oates Robert and Bruce Larrick AD W! Andés

Hopewell Star Evelyn Fisher Drops 70 in One Game

Hopewell High School reports Evelyn Fisher captain and standout girl scorer as scoring 70 points in a single game, claiming the nation’s top girls basketball scorer status for Hopewell.

Hopewell Girl Hopewell Hopewell High School Evelyn Fisher

Administrator's Sale of Household Effects in Winchester

The administrator of Mrs Mary E Bloyer dec d will sell at 10 o clock AM on Saturday January 28 1928 at No 418 North Braddock St Winchester Virginia a large lot of household effects including corner cupboard antique chairs mahogany mirrors rockers clocks bedsteads bed clothing stoves bureaus lounges tables stands carpets rugs pictures and more. Cab terms. No property to be removed until paid for. M M Lynch administrator of Mrs Mary E Bloyer decd.

Mary E. Bloyer North Braddock St Winchester Virginia M. M. Lynch

Miss Fisher Drops 70 Points as Hopewell Triumps

Miss Fisher scored 70 points in last night’s game against White Business College of Petersburg, topping her previous high by 20 and nearly carrying Hopewell. The 80 to 16 victory underscored her dominance as teammates fed her consistently.

Miss Fisher White Business College Petersburg

Gilpin Entered for Great Pimlico Classic Dixie Handicap

Phelan B. is entered by Kens eth N Gilpin of Kentmere Clarke county. The Dixie Handicap at Pimlico on May 1 features many top three year olds. Entrants include Poteo Wrack, Strolling Player, and Sun Beau with Willis Sharpe Kimner backing Shenandoah Valley horses.

Phelan B Kenseth N. Gilpin Kentmere Clarke County Maryland Jockey Club Pimlico J. K. Macomber Grand Parade Comedienne Dixie Cary T. Grayson Frank Curzon Shenandoah Valley Mr. Gilpin Willis Sharpe Kimner New Market Sun Beau

Pflaster to serve year in Virginia penitentiary

George B. Pflaster must serve one year in the state penitentiary after being convicted of unlawful wounding of William Beavers in a Loudoun county incident arising from the 1925 gubernatorial primary election. The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals upheld the Loudoun Circuit Court judgment, noting Pflaster was leniently dealt with and should face the penalty. The case stemmed from a shooting amid contentious primary election tensions between supporters of rival gubernatorial candidates.

Richmond George B. Pflaster State Penitentiary William Beavers Loudoun County Supreme Court of Appeals Circuit Court of Loudoun

Estate To Wife For Life Then To His Daughters

The will of W. O. Zinn a Winchester resident and retired farmer who died recently was probated. He left his entire estate to his wife Emma A. Zinn for her life with the realty to her during that period. Upon her death the realty goes to his daughters Idre George E. B. Fansler and Mrs Arthur W. Fansler of Winchester. Mrs Sinn named executrix and qualified with $28 000 bond. Personal estate appraised about $16 000. Will dated March 17 1927 witnessed by M. M. Lytch Jas P. Reardon and Miss Margaret Kelchner.

W. O. Zinn Winchester Corporation Zinn Emma A. Zinn Arthur W. Fansler Sinn M. M. Lytch Jas. P. Reardon Margaret Kelchner

Community Notes From High View West Virginia

Mr and Mrs M C Jackson visited at the Anderson home Sunday evening. Vernon Whitacre, attending Capon Bridge school, spent the weekend with his parents. The Seldons and Beasie Erwin visited the Spaid home Sunday. Rev A W Andes preached two sermons at the oe Church on January 15. The Young People Missionary Society met at Timber Ridge Christian Church last night. Weekend visitors to Candy Whitacre’s home included the Whitacres and their children Harold and Garland, plus B H Whitacre and Bessie Irwin. The Ladies Aid at Timber Ridge Christian Church postponed due to Carlton Whitacre’s hand wound from a Christmas toy pistol accident. Clarence Gill and F J Seldon visited. Mrs Ed Orndoff was a dinner guest of W F Seldon.

High View W. Va M. C. Jackson Ernest Anderson Vernon Whitacre Aunding School Capon Bridge Boyd Whitacre W. H. Seldon Beasie Erwin Bw. H. Spaid A. W. Andes Young People’s Missionary Society Timber Ridge Chrisan Candy’ Whitacre Harold and Garland B. H. Whitacre Bessie Irwin W. F. Seldon

Capon Bridge Highs Explore Basketball Debut Trend

Capon Bridge West Virginia notes mark this year as the first for the high school to back a basketball team with plans to schedule other local high schools. Mentions include visits by Rev. Mr. Reveley, Miss Margaret Shuler's Cumberland trip with family, and local residents Maynard Horner Bernice Funkhouser A. L. Warthen returning from Philadelphia with a hunting party and horses.

Capon Bridge W. Va Theampshire School Reveley Frank Schaffenaker Margaret Shuler Cumberland Maynard Horner Bernice Funkhouser D. H. Shuler

Public Sale For Rent Execution In Winchester Va

Public sale to satisfy rent in my hands. I will sell for cash at the County Court House Winchester Va Saturday January 21 1928 at 11 am. Personal property of Thomas Hargrave includes one Hudson Truck dressers Davenport chiffonier stands tables chairs and other household furniture. Lee Barr Deputy Sergeant City of Winchester Va sfGa.

County Court House Winchester Thomas Hargrave Hudson Lee Barr City of VasfGa

Sheriff Sale Of Mill Property At Fritts Mill Virginia

In the case J B Kronk et al vs J H Berry a sheriff sale is set for Tuesday January 11 1928 at 10 am. Included are a 4 stand elevator a midget mill with 23 barrel capacity a corn shelter a separator a wheat cleaner pulleys belts grinder and related equipment. Cash terms. Luther Pannett Sheriff and C L Brumback Auctioneer.

Fritts Mill Bartonsville Virginia J. B. Kronk J. H. Berry

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