Fragmentary Note on a Fox Encounter
A cryptic fragment describes a fox and a man, with a fox escaping and lingering observation. The lines hint at teasing behavior and stealth, leaving the scene unsettled and unclear.
Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
6
Special Commissioner appointed in Fultz estate chancery case
Philip Williams named Special Commissioner in Chancery for Winchester court to survey W L Fultz estate debts taxes and fiduciary accounts. He will publish notices invite creditors and report priorities homestead waivers and unpaid taxes with depositions returned to the court. Proceedings set for February 15 1922 at 11 a m in Winchester Virginia with ongoing continuation if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Fultz
Clara
W. L
Pultz
Rosset
Winchester
Rouss Avenue
Virginia
Philip. Williams
R. Gray Williams
Fragmentary Tax Tale of a Cow and Land
A fragmentary OCR passage describes a land tax case involving a cow and a ram, mentioning the president of land, a young person, and the cow grazing on the land. It hints at tax values near $15,000 and a reduction or remittance related to the cow as a remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New. York
Incoherent OCR fragment from a journal page
Fragmentary text describing a scene with a child and a woman using gestures to explain a situation. The readable portions mix phrases about feet on the floor, care, patience, and an extended back and forth sequence. No clear event or identities are established.
Fragmentary note on species extinction and new arrivals
The readable text discusses a native tree and a new species arriving from elsewhere. It mentions extinctions and a graveyard scene with dead firon in the northern part of the area. The tone reflects antiquated observations of natural history and shifting ecosystems.
For Sale by Trustees Shawnee School District Kernstown Property
Fifty feet fronting Valley Pike and about one acre in rear of lot No. 7, Metz tract, Kernstown Virginia, recently purchased for a school building. For information, see members of the School Board. Je We Richard, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Valley Pike
Metz Tract
Kernstown
Je We Richard
Negro slaves in Florida and early American slave trade
The article traces early slave presence from 1528 Florida to Jamestown 1619 and notes the Treasurer and the De sire as early American slaving vessels. It cites sources by Bancroft and Spears, detailing period exploration, missionary work, and the emergence of slave trade in the American colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aedi Coloniats
Rich
Saeed Bancroft
Civiede
Mexico
Hoca States
Co. A. Stakely
Magazine of American History
Earl of Warwick
Jamestown
America
Desire
Marblehead
J. R. Spears
Stevenson’s Notes on The Master of Ballantrae Misprint
Robert Louis Stevenson’s readable handwriting and a Highland rain inspired a tale about the Master of Ballantrae. Sir Graham Balfour claims a Westminster Gazette interpretation suggests Chevalier de Johnstone. Stevenson hinted the phrase may mean ocean in a misprint noted by James Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis Stevenson
Genesia
Ballantrae
Graham
Balfour
Westminster Gazette
Chevalier de Johnstone
Stevenson
Brean
James Murray
Oxford Dictionary
When One Is Rich and Dag Are Synonymous
The text argues wealth does not define richness using both material and spiritual measures. It asserts money cannot buy friendship mercy or moral worth and that money alone cannot create character or virtue. True wealth requires mind and soul beyond possessions.
Pigeon English in China and its Decline
The piece notes that Chinese and American traders used pigeon-English or pidgin as a makeshift language. It cites terms like a sing song pidgin and talkee pidgin. It observes education and contact reducing pidgin usage, yet it persists in fiction and on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Crackers of Various Kinds and Biscuit Origins
A brief note on international crackers and the etymology of biscuit. The piece explains biscuit as French for twice baked and links it to German zwieback, noting Italian and Sicilian practices of repurposing stale bread into biscuit varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Neighbor’s Son Found Hanged in Barn Mistaken for Body
A correspondent recounts investigating a neighbor believed missing. In the barn a body hanging from the rafters prompted alarm, but after a quick town gathering the figure is revealed as the neighbor’s son crow stored for winter, drawing laughter when the old man arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tran
Crow
Public sale of Bethel Farm in Clarke County Virginia
In the chancery case Bowles Fin vs Lee R J et al the court will sell on February 4 1922 at 1 pm at the Frederick County courthouse Ber ryville Virginia the Bethel Greenway Farm tract known as 249 acres more or less with good road water and features and including all land except two acre parcel sold earlier. One third cash balance in two annual installments with notes secured by deed of trust and a building insurance policy. Special commissioners are T Gather Lynch Barton Gray Williams John Steck and Herbert S Larrick with Brannon as clerk certifying bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GeePée
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Bowles
Fin
Lee R. J
Berryville
Millwood
W. Bowles
Clarke
Bethel
Greenway
T. Gather
MM. Lynch
Robert T. Barton
R. Gray Williams
John M. Steck
Herbert
Larrick
Duvall & and Auctioneers
I. C. CG. Brannon
Russell Cather
Brannon
Court order in Stephenson estate probate in Winchester
Master Commissioner in Chancery orders reference to a Commissioner to report on all estate, taxes, and accounts of W Roy Stephenson deceased, with notices four weeks in Winchester newspaper. Hearing set February 16, 1922 at 14 Rozs ayenue Winchester VA for parties to appear with evidences and papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen
Bankhead Waring
Als
Rey Stephensno
W. Roy. Stephenson
Mom
Lynell
Winchester
Virginia
Rouss Ayvenue
Joseph B. .Newlin
M. M. Lynch
R ' Newlin
Maggie EH. Murray
Hannah L. Murray
Rouss Avenue
Joseph B. Newlin
Ward & Larrick
P. Q
Catarrh Cream Balm Promises Quick Relief
A promotional note touts a antiseptic cream for catarrh and stuffed head. It claims to clear nostrils throat and swollen membranes with a few uses and urges readers to buy from a druggist to relieve stuffiness and breathing difficulty.
Mirrors From Plate Glass In Early Mirror Making
The article outlines how plate glass is formed and processed into mirrors. It explains tempering by heat to create a flexible sheet, polishing by pad surfaces to match the original thickness, and silvering the back with mercury tin mixtures then lunar caustic as mercury use declined. It notes the high cost of mercury and the minimal amount of silver needed for coating.
Universal Food in Tropics From Breadfruit to Flour
The New York Herald notes breadfruit flour from the breadfruit tree is a staple in the tropics. It describes the flour as grayish white, slightly alkaline, and tasteless when fresh, but softened by cooking. Dried fruit becomes sweet like a Smyrna fig and serves as a major tropical staple along with the flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropica
Tropical America
New York
Groceres
Tropics
New York Herald
Fragments from a Political Poem in History
The text presents a fragmentary verse attributed to Deadwift, discussing royal praise and national loyalty. It references lines about sing of the king, royal banners, and the rights of man, while denouncing the plague of princes and French liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Paine
France
Witch-hazel blooms after fall mums and chrysanthemums
The article notes witch-hazel flowers appear late in autumn after mums fade and leaves drop. The yellow blossoms emerge beside last year's seed pods, whose urn-shaped pods split at frost releasing four seeds that sprout in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
Mistletoe’s Curious Growth Tactics in Plants
A Milwaukee Sentinel note describes mistletoe berries lodging on tree limbs and sending out rootlets to pierce bark for grip. If bark is hard, the berry shifts to new spots, reportedly making multiple attempts in a short span as seen in a botanist’s observations during travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwaukee
Sentinel
Parlor Etiquette Quip Noted in Courier-Journal
A Louisville Courier Journal item recalls a humorous exchange about proper behavior in a parlor. The guest fears leaving a friend alone for risk of spitting on the rug, while the host quips he only spits on sawdust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Reader
A letter from Mrs. R. J. Linton of Denver Colorado praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during middle age. She recounts using six bottles and restoring ability to manage home duties, noting many friends doubted she would recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E._ Pinkham
R. J Linton
West 83Rd Avenue
Denver
Colorado
Lydia
Pinkham
Public Sale of Frederick County Farm in Virginia
Executors offer for sale at public auction in Winchester Virginia on February 18 1922 a 111 acre farm home of the late Henry Co Beaty two miles east of Middletown near Ridings Factory road adjoining Cov erstone and others with two dwellings a barn and other buildings water from two wells and springs ten acres timber immediate possession. Terms: one third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Beaty auctioneer back. T9 4w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Winchester
Henry Co. Beaty
Frederick County
Virginia
Middletown
Old Ridings Factory Road
James Coverstone
Public Sale of Frederick County Farm in Virginia
By decree in the December term 1922 of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia the farm of the late John Nesmith near Shockeysville is offered at public auction. The 155 acre property features a residence and outbuildings, with a never failing stream and good well, with sales terms a third cash and the rest in two annual installments secured by bonds deed of trust and insurance. Auctioneers Duvall Dunn. Clerk I C Brannon confirms bond with approved security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Virginia
Joseph A. Nesmith
Court House
Winchester
John Nesmith
Shockeysville
Sydnoy Kerns
M. M
LYNCH
Duvall & Dunn
I. Co
No Real Man Andress and the Endless Quest for Reach
A quoted speaker mocks the term andress and argues no man ever reaches his own high ideals. He notes each achievement reveals a higher peak, suggesting perpetual pursuit of new opportunities. The piece cites a Popular Science Monthly remark about divining rods and contrasts psychology versus geology in water finding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andress
Earth
Desert
Wirage
Peor
Australia
Royal Society of Victoria
Science Monthly
Court Orders in Chancery Sessions Frederick County
Extracts from two chancery orders dated January 1922 in Winchester Virginia detail master commissioner duties. First proceeding sets to settle Hannah L Murray estate including tax claims and creator depositions with notice by weekly paper publication. Second matter in Frederick County Circuit Court refers Dr. W J Whitlock estate to master commissioner to ascertain estate value and creditor accounts with February 10 1922 appointment at Winchester office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Virginia
W. J. Whitlock
Olive Tablets: Gentle Relief from Constipation
An advertisement touts Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural laxative remedy for constipation and related malaise. The copy claims they soothe the digestive tract without griping, offer a sugar coated form, and have helped thousands for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Actici
Eal Cablecent
Peter
Paul Foubhaves Gan
Dr. Edwards
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruskin
Reregt
Wiand
John 8. Solenberger
Clara V. Fultz
Executrix, Et Als
Ward
Reod
Barton
C. Beq
Cascara
Rey
Hal
Hill
Mr. Hill
W. A, Bll Company
Detroit
Florida
Narvaex
Robert Louie Stevenson
City of
Robert M. Ward
W. Roy Stephenson
Court of
Florence L. Feltner
Meade
Guardia
Annie W. Whitlock
Chancery
W.J. Whitlock
O. T. Ritter
J. W. Baker
Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.