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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1916

Page

2

Discontinuance of Cuatotolapam Sugar Company Arranged

At an adjourned stockholders meeting on May 23 the Cuatotolapam Sugar Company unanimously resolved to discontinue the business and dissolve by transferring all assets and debts to the Cuatotolapam Sugar Corporation. Shareholders will receive stock in the new company for each old share and certificates will be canceled after proper settlements. Publication of notice will run four weeks in The Winchester Evening Star.

Cotolapam Sugar Company Cuatotolpam Sugar Corporation Cuatotola Cuatotolapam Sugar Company Cuatotolapam Sugarpany Winchester Evening Star West Virginia

Trustfe's Sale of Valuable Real Estate

By virtue of a deed of trust from M Cadwallader and others dated November 23 1909 of record in Frederick County Virginia the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester at 11 o'clock July 8 1916. Three contiguous tracts near Stephens City include 21 19 and 1 acres with crops reserved and the option to buy separately or together. Terms three parts cash on sale and the rest in two annual installments secured by bonds bearing 6 percent interest.

M. Cadwallader Nty Frederick Ee Pgp Somer Stephens City George W. Cadwallader Frederick County E. Cadwallader Ward & Larrick, Attys Frederick Virginia Comrmany John W. Stevenson Winchester Wincheer Leicester Wlliam T. Barr M. M. Lynch Wn. M. Bowen

Theater Melodrama Sparks Clock Conundrum at Breakfast

A humorous breakfast table exchange centers on a theater trip. A dry goods clerk recalls a melodrama with burglars entering a kitchen window and a clock striking at 1. The joke hinges on which burglar the clock marks, prompting a puzzled reply from an athletic boarder.

Critic Offers Plainspoken Judgement on Poems

Pennibs asks for a reader's take on two poems in McDuff's magazine. Inkerton candidly calls one poem plain and the other simply awful, giving a blunt local literary exchange.

Pennibs McDuff Inkerton

Moses and the Tabiete

A physician’s son asks why Moses carried two tablets after a Sunday school tale. The father explains the tablets were God’s law given to Moses, sparking a curious exchange about biblical miracles.

Moses Pop

Apology Exchange Turns Witty in Footstep Remark

A brief exchange of courtesy opens with an apology for stepping on a foot. The reply, a sharp quip about a centipede with coins on each toe, injects humor into the moment.

Man contemplates meals and cigar in lighthearted chat

A playful dialogue about a man who eats then relaxes with a cigar. The exchange includes Mrs Flatbush commenting on grease content in a 150 pound man and Mr Flatbush joking about marrying such a man.

Spiteful Exchange Cited In Nighttime Nightmare Rumor

Dialogue notes a lingering memory of a man who never forgot a face. Maria recalls a comment about a nightmare he reportedly had, hinting at past tensions and unresolved guilt.

Muriel Maria

Phonograph Installed Sparks Household Debate

A fragment shows a couple arguing after the Honeymoon Slumped as Egbert notes Fibbs spins fish stories. The dialogue hints at a phonograph installation in the house and a calm assertion that no unfair advantage is taken.

Fibbs Egbert

Exchange of Troubles and Jones Buys a Boat

A brief exchange notes Jones has found a cure for trouble by purchasing a motorboat. The local witticism frames the scene as a lighthearted quick-item.

Leap Year Note and Union Question in Briefs

The bulletin shares light verse on crops and farming life. A joke exchanges about a drummer and a stenographer's union status and upcoming marriage next month.

Merchant

Mr. Juggles Opposed To The Single Tax

Mr Juggles sharply opposes the single tax while a local resident, known as a confirmed bachelor, is seen in town on business. J A Rittenhouse of Baltimore is registered at Hotel Evans during a short stay.

Mr. Juggles J. A. Rittenhouse Baltimore Et Hotel Evans

Capt Boyd Buried At Arlington With Full Military Rites

Captain Charities T. Boyd, slain by Carranza forces on June 21, was buried in Arlington Cemetery with full military rites. Secretary of War Baker and General Hugh L. Scott attended. Services were at Dr. Nash’s home and were followed by a funeral escort from Fort Myer.

Washington Charities T. Boyd Carranza Carriza Arlington Cemetery Baker Hugh L Scott Nash Navy Second Cavalry Fort Myer

James Jack Escapes From Pittsburgh Home

James Jack formerly of this city escaped from the Pittsburgh City Home near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He is at large and relatives are worried. He had been undergoing treatment for years and was under care at the home. A prior incident involved a young Jack who during a period of temporary insanity wounded Officer Lewis Legg of the Winchester police. Authorities continue efforts to locate him.

James Jack Pittsburgh Jack Lewis Legg Ithe Winchester

Moon In Eclipse On Friday Night

A partial lunar eclipse is expected Friday night across the United States. In Washington time the moon enters Earth shadow at 10 11 pm, middle of eclipse at 11 37 pm, and leaves shadow at 1 04 am Saturday. the moon is full five minutes before mid eclipse. Mr and Mrs O C Durland and family and Clyde Farley of High Point NC were among motorists registered at Hotel Jack last night.

United States Washington O. C. Durland Clyde Farley High Point N. C Hotel Jack

Mother's Friend Promises Comfort for Expectant Women

A promotion for Mothers Friend claims it eases pregnancy distress by relaxing ligaments and muscles and providing restful nights. It urges husbands to buy the bottle from the local druggist and to write Bradfield Regulator Co for a booklet filled with maternity tips and letters from mothers.

Bradfield Regulator Co Lamar Bldg Atlanta

Estate of Fanny C. Hull referenced in Winchester court order

In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia Maurice M. Lynch executor of Fanny C. Hull deceased sues Albert F. Slagte Georgia Shoop Pauline Shoop and others. A master will determine real and personal property, locality, heirs, and their shares. Notices will be published weekly for four weeks. A. J. Tavernier, Commissioner in Chancery, July 11, 1916.

Corporation Court of the Cit of Winchester Maurice M. Lynch Fanny C. Hull Comiplainan Vs Albert F. Slagte Georgia Pauline Shoop Wiicherier Memorial Hospital Corportion Mt. Hebron Paine C. Hull Hull Ardvertir Winichester Virginia Chancery Viginia

Washington Men Visit Winchester and Hagerstown

Messrs. T. T. Taylor William Lasher William Mummaw and Charles Mummaw of Washington motored to Winchester Saturday evening to visit Mr and Mrs. George Loy on South Main Street. Cecil Loy Charles Mummaw and Lelia Mummaw Loy spent Sunday afternoon in Hagerstown visiting relatives and friends.

T. T. Taylor William Lasher William Mummaw Charles Washington Winchester George Loy South Main Street Cecil Loy Charles Mummaw Lelia Hagerstown

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

An urging advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for households in hot weather. It claims high value, universal need, and ready availability everywhere, urging immediate purchase before summer ends.

Chamberlain

Charlestown Couple Visit, Plan Baltimore Home

Mr and Mrs Norman F Johnson of Charlestown West Virginia spent the weekend here with relatives and friends. Mrs Johnson formerly Miss Margaret Calmes daughter of Mrs Hattie Calmes. Mr Johnson formerly worked in this city as a registered pharmacist. They will make their future home in Baltimore.

Norman F. Johnson Charlestown W. Va Cit Johnson Margaret Calmes Hattie Calmes Baltimore

Martinsburg Journal Neighbors Mention Local Movements

Mr Otto Hollar of Winchester traveled to Richmond Virginia as member of Co I but failed to meet weight requirements and spent Sunday in Martinsburg on the way home The remainder of Co I and its regiment departed for the border Peck Widmiyem of Martinsburg WV arrived for a visit to his grandparents on East Cork Street

Otto Hollar Winchester Richmond Co. I Martinsburg Lite Peck” Widmiyem W. Va Stewart A. Shiner Cork Street

Polite thief explains his demand during bold robbery

A humorous anecdote recounts meeting a footpad who chose a courteous approach. He claimed financial schemes and possible danger would require suspending laws, then relieved the speaker of a watch and pocket book.

Opinions on Daudet and a baby quip in dialogue

A bookish person asks for Daudet's opinion. A practical man admits he has not heard of the author until mentioned. The spinster quips about a ten month old baby who cannot walk, while a young mother retorts with a jab about going it alone.

Daudet

Proverb Put to Sleep and Other Witty Snippets

A collection of brief humorous vignettes and wordplay about politics marriage and domestic life. Jests feature exchanges about bedfellows thoughts between spouses and everyday manners including a tipsy party and a discreet maid with closet-door prudence.

Sorry He Spoke Satire Exchange Between Spouse

A playful dialogue shows a husband recalling a throne and scepter while the wife retorts that he will wave a rug beater on the back porch. The lighthearted exchange captures domestic humor and marital banter.

Reversal of Custom in Home Life Grows News Talk

A humorous exchange on women voting and men speaking appears in a home life column. Mrs Flatbush notes a New Jersey woman who has used the same rolling pin for forty years. Mr Flatbush reacts with surprise at the long marriage case.

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