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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1922
Page
6
An advertisement touts a package of Yeast Vitamine Tablets with added iron. It promises stronger flesh and vitality by improving blood content and nutrition. The copy urges readers to buy to gain organic iron and claims the product is the only oxidated brand with noxated iron.
The Court of Winchester Frederick County orders special commissioner Philip Williams to ascertain the real and personal estate of W L Fultz deceased, identify liens, audit debts, including homestead waivers, determine dower and fiduciary accounts, and report unpaid taxes and related matters. Notice requires publication and appearance of all parties in interest at 1922 proceedings in Winchester Virginia.
Messick of the firm of and Company in Washington spent several days on state business and returned this afternoon.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt notes ghosts in art and writing. It discusses how prominent creators rely on secretaries and on behind the scenes editors to gather facts, create local color, revise works, and craft climaxes for dramatic effect.
An article notes visitors’ fascination with Seminole camps near Miami during winter months. It describes their striped dress, circular thatched huts by the Miami River, a communal fire, and a seasonal move to the Everglades for provisions and fishing. The Seminoles are portrayed as peaceful and nonconfrontational.
A survey contrasts the house wren’s nesting habits with its bold use of odd places and objects for shelter. It notes legends of the Kraken and cites Dr. James Ritchie on Architeuthus giant squids. It also highlights hunting, outdoor life, and the value of live game in forest scenery.
A deaf applicant struggles in a citizenship class as questions about age birthplace color and state are answered correctly but occupation stumps her. An assistant asks if she is a housewife, to which she replies, “Second wife,” highlighting barriers in early suffrage education.
Public sale notice for the Bethel or Gressway Farm in Clark County near Millwood on Post Road, 2 miles east, detailing acreage and condition. Terms require one third cash day of sale, balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Special Commissioners and auctioneers named. court clerk certifies bond. Notice also outlines a Winchester court reference about estate administration and public notice requirements with dates in 1922.
The New York Tribune reports Russians scrap wealth in queues for basic goods. Hairpins, porcelain, and table silver are scarce while households offer stoves, beds, clothing, and even fur coats for rubles. Prices show widespread deprivation and barter in markets.
A New York Court of Appeals ruling upholds a carrier’s bailee rights over items left by passengers, even a 5 cent loaf of bread, declaring the finder had no claim and that holding the item could be theft. The decision emphasizes ownership of left items rests with the carrier until rightful owners claim them.
Mrs. Carl Woodhouse cultivates date trees on a four acre California plot eight years in, expects a harvest worth about $5,000 this year. Two prize bunches weigh thirty pounds each and she handles all work herself.
A local druggist advertises Jad Salts as a remedy to flush kidneys, relieve backache and bladder discomfort, and prevent urinary irritation. The card claims Jad Salts neutralizes acids, improves kidney function, and offers an inexpensive effervescent water drink for daily use.
executors offer for sale at public auction in front of Court House Winchester Virginia at 12 o clock Saturday February 18 1922 the home farm of the late Henry G C Beaty in Frederick County about 2 miles east from Middletown near Ridings Factory road adjoining Cov erstone and others containing 111 acres improved by two dwellings barn and outbuildings watered by two wells and springs ten acres in timber immediate possession. Terms one third cash balance in two equal annual installments with bonds payable in one and two years from sale date secured by deed of trust and life insurance policy.
A Winchester Virginia court order directs a Master in Chancery to ascertain and report all heirs and the value of estate assets of Caroline P Barr deceased. The master will settle accounts of D W B Poisall administrator and prepare a distribution scheme. Notice is given for February 1 1922 at 9 am to 5 pm at 14 Rouss Ave to appear with evidence.
By decree from the December 1922 term of the Frederick County Circuit Court the estate of John Nesmith offers for sale his Frederick County Virginia farm. The 155 acre property near Shockeysville features a residence outbuildings and a reliable spring. Auction in Winchester at noon on February 11 1922 with one third cash and two deferred payments secured by deed of trust. Special Commissioner I G C Brannon signs the notice.
A brief note reports that Lumbago Musterpleo experiences relief as a new remedy drives pain away and provides soothing comfort. The piece emphasizes the remedy’s soothing effects and overall sense of relief.
Emma Woore of Martinsburg West Virginia arrived several days ago to attend services led by Bishop Darlington at Braddock Street Methodist Church. The sermon drew attendees from the surrounding area.
In Frederick County Virginia the Whitlock estate probate process is referred to a Master Commissioner to report on assets liens and priorities. Creditors O T Ritter and M M Lynch Executors are to settle accounts and any matter of interest may be required. A February 10, 1922 appointment is set at 47 West Water Street Winchester.
Mr and Mrs Martin McDaniel of Harrisburg Pa spend time at the latter home with Mrs Fannie Chapman on West Clifford Street Brice Gordon a noted Greencastle Pa cattle dealer is in town on business J M Difendal of Frederick Md yesterday visited on business for Halpen Green and Company of Philadelphia He has travelled this territory for years Mrs L B Ridenour returned last evening from Baltimore visiting friends
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