Winchester Virginia Real Estate Auction of Historic Properties
Special commissioner offers multiple parcels in Winchester for public sale by court decree dated June 14 1920. Properties include a two story brick drug store on Loudoun Street near the County Court House a mens furnishings store a hotel site on Market and Piccadilly and the Smithfield Farm comprising about 208 acres with lease terms. Public auction to occur in front of the County Court House with possession terms and lease surrender deadlines per sale confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Louis Txry
Rosalie H. Walk
Winchester
Franck Baker and Son
Loudoun Street
County Court Mouse
George W. Baker
Ansbrough and
Carter
Sun Street
J. M. Orn
County Court House
Union Bank
Orndoff
Ryan and Ornher
Cumberland Valley Telephone Company
THE
Valley Hotel
Mchester
Chester
Freder
R. Gray Williams
M.—Kyneh
Circuit Court OF
Prederick County
Virgenia
Brannon
Louis L._Baker
Rosalie H
Court summons in Swartz Gruber case in Winchester
The Office of the Corpora te City of Winchester announces a suit against Swartz Gruber. The plaintiff seeks relief on grounds of cruelty and desertion. An affidavit notes Gruber resides in Virginia and must appear after due publication. Publication is set weekly for five weeks in a Winchester newspaper. The entry is dated June 2, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swartz Gruber
Mensa
Ssie Swartz Gruber
Virginia
Winchester
Feathery Oddities: The Fiery Topaz Bird Detailed
A readable description discusses the fiery topaz hummingbird like a large member of its family, noting its eight inch length and striking color blend of green red and topaz. It describes nest attachment on a bank and camouflage through fungus colored threads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towit
Angnon
Dreams of Phantom Limbs Break Ground in London Study
Dr Eadred M Corner reports from The Practitioner on phantom limb sensations after amputation. He notes younger patients show them less, older patients more, and that such dreams fade after months or years as109 patients regain unconsciousness of the missing limb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eadred M. Corner
London
Géner
Controlling Crows by Various Methods
A farmer tried five crow deterrents. Scarecrow failed to deter the birds. Corn soaked in strychnine solved nothing as no dead crows were found. No steel trap helped. White twine kept crows out but young chicks escaped and were preyed upon. A crow was shot and hung on a pole, after which trouble ceased.
Human Body Needs Light for Health in Cities
The text argues urban poor suffer from pale unhealthy appearances and lists air, light, and outdoor exercise as key cures. It asserts open air activity provides far more benefit than indoor gyms, noting the era favors walking, golf, riding, and similar outdoor recreation for vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eneason Whig
X Rays and the 1865 Discovery Highlighted
A damaged excerpt reflects on Victor Hugo and the discovery of X rays by Wilhelm Röntgen in 1865, noting the impact on medicine. It mentions shadow pictures of interiors, surgical uses, and the marvel of this medical breakthrough over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hugo
Winseentgen
Pigstead
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Seeks Buyers
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a health restoration product. It promises confidential consultations and claims the tonic can aid various female ailments, urging readers to write for information and testimonials. It imitates a newspaper notice style from a historical period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balwe
Lavitia B. Pukhbam
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Avice
Ana
Oemamn
John D. Bear
Elicton
For Sale 150 Acres Limestone Farm in Clarke County
For sale 150 acres limestone farm in Clarke County with unusual buildings and option to sell with or without crops stock and implements. Four 6 room sewer connections and price around 6000. Good & Co Winchester Va advertises farm lands and city property and invites inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Good & CO
Norfolk & Western Schedule in effect May 30 1920
Train timetables show Norfolk and Western lines with multiple daily departures from Berryville and connections to Bristol Roanoke and Memphis. Parlor cars Pullman sleepers to Williamson Winston-Salem Philadelphia and New York are listed with arrival times and intermediate stops. Passenger agent W. Boneyvilg signs as passenger and traffic manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Bristol
Hagerstown
Warrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Cotmecuote
Shenandoat
Washington
Pullman
Sleepe
Unserstown
New Eynes
Adalah
Avent W. Bo.nevilg Pas
Mgr
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W. Baker Real Estate
Hergpranck Baker Drug Store
J. M. Orndoff
Winches
Shady Elm
Bartonville, Va
James A. Watson
F. W. Hess
Meir
Ketalko Ae
J. H Brittalo, Inc
Lydia’ E. Pinkhamis
Winchester, Va
Norfolk & Western
Rerson
Jacky Horner
H. C
Star Mercantile CO
Rks
Franck Baker & Son
Hell Rhone
Thomas
Messer Co
Dire Linda
Maxrod
Tindoyses
Binda Datiot
FL Wayne
Tad
Squeetee
Reea
Diamond Dealer
Diamond User
C. E. Huntsberry
Aig Sabed
Balgker
Nvestment
Strerrata
Hambleton & Company
South Calvert “Streak
Baltimore
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