Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1916

Page

2

Ladies Crepe Kimonas and Dressings Sacques Sale

Listing of ladies crepe kimonas at 69 cents each, valued at one dollar. Dressing sacques priced at 23 cents, worth 39 cents. Children’s fine gingham dresses offered at 50 cents, valued at 80 cents.

Winchester Court Refers Estate Matters for Glaize Charge

The Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia refers the estate of David S. Glaize and Elizabeth B. Glaize to the master commissioner in chancery. The order directs asset ascertaining, creditor tabulation, and accounting for Maurice M. Lynch surviving executor and another executor. Notice required by weekly newspaper advertisement. July 11 1916.

Winchester Maurice M. Lynchh Davids Glaize Gand Elizabeth B. Glaize Brea Fred. L. Glaize Trus J. B. Cooper C. P. Grove J. G. Baetjer Evangelical Lutheran Church T. C. Williams Hailie Bryarly Julia Jinkins Flora A. Hiett Florence Miller Kate White Mary F. Affieck Annie Carver Mary Carver Mt. Hebrer David S. Glaize Wall Maurice M. Lynch David Commissioner's Office A. J. Tavenner Corporation Court O’ Winchester Virginia M. M. Lynch

Public Sale of Morgan A Orndorff Farm at Winchester Virginia

Public sale of the Morgan A Orndorff farm by deed of trust to be held in front of the County Court House Winchester Va at 11 oclock am Saturday August 19 1916 The John Worring farm comprises 216 acres 4 poles in Frederick County Va with apple orchard good dwelling bank barn and related improvements Crops on the land at sale time will be sold with the property Terms of sale.

Morgan A. Orndorff Frederick County Virginia Ftre Winchester John’ Worring

Westward Weather Ads Spark Rescue Effort

Emergency crews respond to a frigid incident after roadside alerts draw attention to rescue operations. Officials urge caution and publish weather advisories detailing safer travel in the area.

Ridgeway Camp Schedule For July Services

Ridgeway West Virginia July 19 preaching at Paynes Chapel 11 a m Arden 3 16 p m and Gerards own 7 30 p m Ridgeway camp committee meeting Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock Important meeting urged for all members Pastor W R Hardesty leads Ridgeway charge and camp plans

Ridgeway W. Va Paynes Chapel Arden Gerardsown Ridgeway Camp Committee R. Hardesty

Star Tannery Items

Star Tannery Virginia July 19 highlights Mrs Mollie Conner and Mrs Clede voner Zepp visiting brother Arthur Orndorff. George Feathers O Tebanon Church visiting the Fimielright couple. F D Good made a business call in the area Tuesday. Gertie Peery Opequon visiting daughter Mabel Hershman. O L Bowley Opequon visiting friends Sunday. Rev Kiracofe Wardensville will lead an all day meeting at the chapel July 30 with services morning noon night likely continuing through the week. Mrs J M Himelright remains.

Star ‘Tannery Mollie Conner Cledeonner Zepp Arthur Orndorff George Feathers O’ Tebanon Church Otter Mrr J. M Fimielright F. D. Good Gertie Peery Opequon Mabel Mr. Kiracofe Wardensville

Oranda News Notes July rainfall and local visits

Vegetation in Oranda Va. received needed rain from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. Reports include Mrs Emma Calohan visiting son O B Calohan at Warrenton and Grace Keller with children from Hagerstown returning home. Modern Woodmen camp held a picnic in Arthur Millers woods. J W Good and four children visited Sager at Charlestown. Weather Swartz and wife of Zepp were guests of L C Orndorff. Eula Givens of Orange and Christie Hstep of Fishers Hill were recent guests of Miss (lost text).

Ooranda Emma Calohan O. B. Calohan Warrenton Grace Keller Hagerstown Keller Arthur Miller J. W. Good Sager Charlestown Weather Swartz Zepp L. C. Orndorff Eula Givens Orange Christie Hstep Fishers Hill

Gardens and Crops Report Diminutive Growth

The gardens and crops are doing nicely at present with steady growth observed across fields. Local farmers report healthy yields and favorable weather conditions aiding cultivation.

Society News Highlights Drawlings Visitors in Town

Mrs Angus McDonald Crawford arrives in town to spend the week with Judge A C Carson on West Water street. Formerly Elizabeth Worthington she is a noted visitor. Dr Mary Augusta Scott, Smith College English professor, joins Miss Anne Fauntleroy at Wortchester Inn for weeks. She studied at Trinity Cambridge and Yale, holding fellowships and a PhD. Mrs 8 A Jordan, wife of a railroad division superintendent, has rented town apartments with her daughter for the summer.

Washington A. C. Carson West Water Street Crawford Elizabeth Worthington Mary Augusta Scott Anne McGill Fauntleroy Wortchester Inn Scott Smith College Northampton Mass Trinity College Cambridge England Yale Yale College 8. A. Jordan Jordan The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Richmond Circles Stir Over Hay Appointment to Bench

Richmond political circles buzzed as Representative James Hay of the Seventh District will retire from Congress to accept a federal bench post on the United States Court of Claims. Friends of Judge Thomas W. Harrison of Winchester announced he will seek Hay’s vacancy, with Harrison a former partner of Richard Evelyn Byrd and current presid­ing judge of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit. Harrison has long been discussed as a potential State Supreme Court candidate to succeed Judge George M. Yarriveff once he retires.

James Hay Friends Thomas W. Harrison Mr. Hay Richmond Times-Dispatch Seventh District United States Court of Claims Congress Winchester Hay Harrison Richard Evelyn Byrd House of Delegates Seventeenth Judical Circuit State Supreme Court George M. Yarriveff Augusta Atter State Senate

Virginia Post Offices See Salary Increases This Year

Under the annual readjustment of postmasters salaries effective July 1, Virginia offices show fifty nine increases and eight decreases. Most changes are 100 dollars with several 200 or 300 dollar jumps. Notable raises include Winchester 2600 to 2700 and Front Royal 2000 to 2100 while North Emporia drops 2200 to 1800.

Virginia Winchester Berryville Buena Vista Front Royal Broadway Elkton Edinburg New Market Mount Jackson North Emporia Warrenton

Largest Bullhead Catfish Landed in Big Pool Maryland

Jesse Myers of the Western Maryland Station pump yard at Big Pool Maryland landed a bullhead catfish weighing eight pounds. Caught with hook and line in the pool the fish took half an hour to bring into the boat and was shown to many observers. Such catfish rarely exceed five pounds.

Jesse Myers Western Maryland Station Big Pool Myers

Pierce Family Thankful for Help After Son Ammie Pierce

Mr and Mrs William Pierce express gratitude for sympathy and aid during the illness and death of their son Ammie Pierce. They acknowledge friends neighbors and community support.

Ammie Pierce Mrs William Pierce

Preventive Amunic Urges For Long Life

A 19th century health note claims toxins are filtered by kidneys and advises drinking pure water and using Amunic to prevent aging. It promises rapid relief from backache fatigue and nausea and touts Amunic as far more potent than lithia and able to dissolve uric acid, urging readers to obtain it from a druggist.

Faomus Pierce Buffalo N.Y

Hicks Farm For Sale In Winchester Virginia Auction Notice

Public auction of a Frederick county Virginia farm in the Hicks estate. Sale at the County Court House in Winchester at noon on Saturday August 26 1916. Property includes a dwelling and improvements on road from Winchester to Front Royal with limestone land suitable for grazing. One third cash. two thirds by bonds due in one and two years bearing 6 percent interest, insured by fire policy. Trustee R Gray Williams reserves right to require cash. Auction under deed of trust dated October 18 1902 and current lien holder’s request.

Herbert S, Larrick Lucy A. Hicks County Winchester Virginia Front Royal R. Gray Williams

Also Mentioned on This Page

Etta and Anna Grim A. J. Merrill National Avenue Ridgeway Camp I. O. 0. F. Reunion Senator Swanson Order of Odd Fellows of Virowia Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia District of Columbia Pen-Mar Park James W. Chapman, Jr Rrand Lodge United States Jayde A. Swanson Reu Uion Star Tannery O. L. Bowley J. M. Himelright Oranda F. O. B. Detroit M. R- 15 S. Main Street Strode Winchester, Va Bell Phone United Phone Society News Angus McDonald Law Front ‘Royal Annie E. Hicks S. R. Ridgeway J. B. McCartney W. J. Randolph S. Washington St Reservoir Park Barton &Barton, Attys W. Seabright South Braddock St Jj. A. McCauley Grimes Daniel Leight M. E. Church White Hall Mary Baldwin Seminary Staunton Shenandoah Valley Marianna P. Higgins Welltown Church Lawn Baltimore & Ohio Seashore Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Stone Harbor Wildwood Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Winchester Steam Laundry Winchester Gas Company Condition of the Peoples’ Bank, Inc Stephens City Frederick State Corporation Commission Russell A. Shryock Peoples Bank, Inc of Virginia Russell A. Shayock L. A. Adams Jas L. Gardner, W. H. Painter State of George A. Samsell N. P Joseph G. Wolf Green Bay Wis Foley Park Ave Baltimore Middletown State Bank, Inc Middletown I. E. O. Larrick State of Virginia Krowicure E. O. Larrick J. W. Rhodes M. H. Rhodes E. R. Sperry E. Clarrick Co. B. Manuel Pmy Mayes Wonderful Mayr
Search Courier

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication