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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1927

Page

6

Early Virginia frontier routes and Fairfax deeds described

Robert Rigby of Capon Bridge Virginia recounts the northern neck of Virginia in the 1700s. He details Fort Loudoun exploration George Washington 1748 and the Old Washington Trail from Moorefield to Capon Bridge. He notes Frederick Hampshire borders and the 1775 Fairfax deed, citing historical lines and local lore.

The Star Fort Edwards Joseph Edwards Lord Thorpas Fairfax Neck Virginia Capon Bridge W. Va Frederick County Hampshire County Lord Fairfax Fort Loudoun Winc Va Cacapon Mountain Morgan Hampshire Counties Berkeley Springs George Washington Cacapon River Edwards Run Cold Stream Hamfshire County Andy Kercheval England Cacapon North River Mills Higginsville Jersey Mountain John J. Cornwell South Branch River South Branch Valley Morefield Ther Thomas Riley Washington Trail Washington Capon River Moorefield Capens Bridge Winchester Blue Ridge Potomac River Fairfax Stone Hampshire Line Frederick Bloomery Gap Good Sleepy Creek Mills Branch Lincoln Ridge Timber North Mountain Capon Springs Hampshire Berkeley Jefferson Will Romney West Virginia William Johnson Fairfax Lord Proprietor Robert Rigby J Capon Bridge

Apple Pie Ridge Notes Highlight Local Visits and Accident

Apple Pie Ridge Va July 13 Mr and Mrs Louis Wisser and sons John and George and friends from McKeesport Pa were guests of Mr Charles Lupton. Roy Luttrell and children of Washington visited O C Dix family. Robert Seal injured falling from hay wagon but expected to recover. Philadelphia visitors Mr J H Brown and Mrs Brown stayed at George Washington.

Apple Pie Ridge Louis Wisser John George McKeesport Charles Lupton Clarence Southard Washington A. G. Clark Charess Braithwaite Martinsburg Nellie Virginia Lupton Wits H.W. Lupton John Braithwaite Mabel Braithwaite Air Byrd Baker Fredia Fissel Harrisbure Auni Oirs Roy Luttrell Joseph Cave O. C. Dix John Smith Winchester Smith John Livengood Charlie Dawson H. C. Bailey Near White Hall EB. S. Bailey J. D. Hartman Albin Edgar Braithwaite James Wilson Leesburgh Robert Seal

Sand Mine Merger Reshapes Hancock Berkeley Jobs

The sand mines near Hancock and Berkeley Springs were sold to the Pennsylvania Glass Sand Company, Inc. Dozens of workers lost positions while some found new posts. Marvin Funkhouser and RR J Funkhouser left their mines, Albert and Dewey French moved to other duties, and Jank Sachs gained control of four mines under the new firm. H. P. Bridges will be vice president. Marvin Funkhouser plans summer work in Hagerstown and possibly Florida sand holdings with his brother.

Hancock Berkeley Pennsylvania Glass Sand Company, Inc Maryin Funkhouser RR. J. Funkhouser Mr. Funkhouser Round Top Albert Dewey French Jank Sachs Hohaness Berkeley Springs H. P., Bridges Marvin Funkhouser Hagerstown Florida R. J. Funkhouser Europe

Timber Ridge Hosts Children’s Day Program in High View

The Timber Ridge Christian church in High View West Virginia hosts a Children’s Day program next Sunday starting at 10 o’clock with varied recitations songs and exercises by local children. An afternoon preaching and communion service will follow inviting all to attend.

Timber Ridge High View W. Va Chile Timber Rid Forrest Grey Virginia Hicks Erma Lupton Willard Grey Edna Sirbaugh Dorothea Larrick Christine Spaid Cecil Larrick Vivian Seldon Blanche Lupton Harold Whitacre Bryan Grey Ruby Oates Anna Morris Opal Oates Jesus Edith Johnson Esther Haines Kenneth Selon Evelyn Seldon Kathleen Oates Opal Grey Fern Larrick

Daniels renews plea against war at Spanish War veterans meeting

Raleigh July 12 Josephus Daniels former secretary of the navy and News and Observer publisher urged the United States to join Geneva talks and abandon naval disarmament conferences He warned no substitute for war has been found and criticized British sea domination but gave no further details.

Raleigh N. C Geneva Josephus Daniels Navy

Local Social Roundup From Albin Brevittes Area

Albin Brevittes ALBIN Virginia on July 18Miss Hylea Fling of Alderton West Virginia visiting grandmother Mrs A V Hudson Mr and Mrs Melvin Renner of Stephenson visiting friends in the village Edward Peer and family of Winchester calling on friends Virginia Kirtz of Winchester guest of Mrs Cary Clayton Mrs W A Buncutter calling on Miss Ruth Hawkins this week Mr and Mrs S E Grown calling on Mr and Mrs H E Yeakley on Tuesday

Albin Hyléa Fling Alderton W. Va A. V. Hudson Melvin Renner Stephenson Edward Peer Winchester Virginia Kirtz Cary Clayton W. A. Buncutter Ruth Hawkins S. E. Grown H. E. Yeakley

French airman to fly Paris to New York aims for first Europe to America flight

Pilots Maurice Drouhin and Charles Levine plan a transatlantic flight from Paris to New York. If successful Drouhin could become the first to fly Europe to America while Levine would be first to complete the round trip. Mr. C. W. Boyer of Martinsburg visited with Mrs. Boyer tied to the Harper Method Shop.

Maurice’ Drouhbin Charles Levine Paris New York Drouhin Europe America Levine C. W. Boyer Martinsburg Mrs. Boyer Harper Method Shop

New Road Map of West Virginia Now Available

A road map for motorists completed by the State Road Commission is being distributed free. It shows state road construction, detours, county roads, distances, and major routes to other states. The reverse side includes city maps, tourist points, motor vehicle law summary, mileage chart, and gas line listings. The map folds to pocket size and aims to promote West Virginia for travelers.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia

Will of Wren Trammell In Court for Construction

In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of Winchester on the July ith 1927 M M Lynch executor of Wren Trammell deceased plaintiff Robert M Foltz et als defendants the object is to have the will construed and the estate settled under court supervision counsel affidavit states defendants Minnie Bryan Walter M Graybeale and Arneta Snyder are nonresidents Virginia must appear within ten days after publication and protect their interest notice published weekly for four weeks in Evening Star Winchester Va and posted at court house front door by July 11 1927 testee Corinne Barnett deputy clerk

Circuit Court County OF Frederick Edgar Slonaker Goldie Slonaker State of Virginia Evening Star Blanche E. Noonan Corporation Court OF Winchester M. M. Lynch Wren Trammell Robert M. Foltz Als Minnie Bryan Walbert M. Graybeale Arneta Snyder Corinne Barnett

Public Sale of Valuable City Property in Winchester

Trustee will sell at public auction in front of the art House Winchester at 12 Noon on Saturday July 23 1927 a lot on the northeast corner of Market and Gerard streets described as 50 by 104 feet. One third cash. balance in two equal instalments due one and two years after sale with interest semi annually. bonds of purchaser secured by deed of trust. Possession date to be announced. ROBERT T. BARTON Trustee.

Corporation Court City of Winchester Virginia Art House Market and Gerard Streets Market Street Gerard Street Robert T. Barton George H. Hoover North Western Turnpike H. Clay DeGrange Julian Ward Sarah F. Chapman Als B. P. Harrison Dunn & Duvall

Trustee's Sale Describes Frederick County Farm Property

A 147 acre Frederick County farm near Back Creek District is offered at public sale in Winchester at 11 am on July 20 1927. The sale follows a default on a deed of trust by S J Combs and B C V Combs with terms requiring one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance. B P Harrison as trustee with Dunn and Duvall as auctioneers.

S. J. Combs B. C. V. Combs Frederick County Virginia Court House Winchester Back Creek Newtown Road Charles Mcllwee

Relief Brevities from Relief Virginia Local Briefs

Mrs Annie Racey visits Mrs Edith Pannett near Winchester. Clarence Wisecarver returns to Baltimore after a visit with William and family. John Racey shows slight improvement under Dr Dutton. Johnny King and daughter from Washington spend weekend with aunt Mrs John Crim. George Snapp improves with nurse Everhart. Emerick Copenhaver family and others visit Jacob Copenhaver home.

John A. Crim George Snapp Miss Everhart Emerick Copenhaver Raymond Bracheld Winchester Bob and Harry Marpole Kate Rudolph Jacob Copenhaver

Sunday Visits and Church Prayer Meeting In Local town

Sunday social calls include Mr and Mrs Frank Peacemaker and son Walter visiting Mrs Annie Racey. Winchester shopping trips noted for Mr and Mrs Hicks and for Hinton Jackson and Mrs Thelma Wisecarver. Kernstown visitors Mr and Mrs George Carper and daughters Margaret and Marie at William Wisecarver’s home. Will Racey and John Racey brothers reunite. Miss Mary Rudolph visited by Mr Clark Copenhaver. M F B Church prayer meeting Wednesday night led by Miss Louise Robertson. all invited.

Frank Peacemaker Walter Annie Racey Hicks Winchester Hinton Jackson Thelma Wisecarver George Carper Margaret Marie Kernstown William Wisecarver Will Racey John Racey Clark Copenhaver Mary Rudolph M. FB Louise -Robertson

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Eliza Rinker In Rock Enon

In Rock Enon Virginia burial conducted by Undertaker Jones of Winchester for Mrs Eliza Rinker age 72 who died July 6 in Winchester. She was daughter of the late Samuel Shanholtz and widow of Taylor Rinker. Survived by two sons J B Rinker Clayton Rinker two sisters Miss Sallie Good Mrs Stacia Shanholtz and three brothers Luther James and Aca. Several friends attended the service and flowers adorned the grave.

Rock Enon Eliza Rinker Winchester Undertaker Jones Luther McFarland Rinker Samuel Shanholtz Indian Hollow Taylor Rinker J. B. Rinker Clayton Rinker Sallie Good Stacia Shanholtz Cumberland Luther James Aca Helen Larrick Bettie Williams Martinsburg Evelyn Larrick Baltimore Charley Johison Hilda Caine Bryan Good

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