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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1925

Page

7

Public sale of valuable Winchester city property

A special commissioner will sell at public auction in Winchester on July 28 1925 at 2 PM a house and lot on the west side of North dock Street fronting about 62 feet 6 inches and extending 180 feet to an alley. The lot formerly housed by Mrs Virginia F Bragonier. Terms are one third cash, balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. Bond posted as required by law. Corinne Thomas deputy clerk.

James’ M. Bragonier Mary Megrew Winchester Ddock St Wincheser A. C. Swimley Virginia F. Bragonier

Primary Election Call Noted for Winchester Virginia 1925

Notice from Virginia secretary calls a Democratic primary in Winchester on August 4 1925. Adam Forney sergeant of the city announces polling locations Friendship Hall House and Charles Rouss Engine House for First Ward and City Hall Sarah Zane Engine House for Second Ward. Polls open sunrise to sunset.

Commonwealth OF Virginia Winchester Commonwealth Richmond B. C. James Adam Forney O. James Virginia D. W. McElheld Friendship Hall of House Charley Rouss City Hall Sarah Zane

Auction of Winchester real estate on West Water Street

A deed of trust dated December 30 1920 on 114 116 West Water Street Winchester Va the property fronting 30 feet on West Water Street and extending back 107 feet 5 inches will be sold at public auction at 12 M on August 15 1926. The sale is due to default on the secured debt and follows beneficiary request for enforcement.

D. W. McElwee C. A. M颗lwee City of Winchester West Water Street W. McElwee Maren Walter D. Myers

Public Auction of Citizens Gasoline and Oil stock

Public sale and auction scheduled for Wednesday July 22 1925 at 2 pm at 29 and 31 East Water Street Winchester Virginia. Full equipment and stock of automobile accessories and Ford equipment to be sold including tires tubes tools bumpers steering wheels curb pumps storage tanks and a Ford truck with gasoline hauling gear. Inspection available on request via Philip Williams trustee or Sheriff Luther Pannett. A second parish notice follows about a prayer meeting led by Mr Hoskins and evangelistic week.

East Water Street Winchester Virginia Citizens Gasoline and Oil Company, Incorporated Ford Philip Williams Rouss Avenue Luther Pannett

Ginn Farm Real Estate For Auction In Frederick County Virginia

Valuable real estate default on two $3500 bonds will be sold at public auction in front of the court house in Virginia City Virginia on Saturday August 15 1925 at p m. The tract lies Back Creek Magisterial District Frederick County near Star Tannery Post Office and is known as the Ginn Farm containing about 345 acres with 120 cleared acres 900 apple trees aged ten to twelve years eight acres of alfalfa 60 acres fine blue grass pasture 220 acres timberland much of it black walnut. The land was conveyed to Walter F Brill by B R Hershman et als. The property includes a good house a large bank barn and outbuildings and is well fenced near church and school. Amount due secured by deed of trust is 7000 with 6 percent interest from Jan 1 1925. Terms: one third cash sale day, balance in two equal annual installments secured by two purchaser bonds at 6 percent interest from sale date, deed of trust on purchased property. J W Stine Trustee. For information apply to Lake Frazier Winchester Va. Duvall Dunn Auctioneers.

Walter F. Brill J. W. Stine Frederick County Court House Virginia Back Creek Star Tannery J.W. Stine Lake Frazier Winchester Duvall & Dunn Walter B. Barr Circuit Court County Court House Winchester and Berryville Stonewall J. E. Sulphin Harry C. Stouffer Jane G. Stouffer Philip Williams

Will of Elizabeth Shumate Case Notices Nonresident Parties

In Winchester Virginia the corporation court notices that non residents Atley Smith and Women's Temperance Publishing Association must appear within ten days after publication to protect interests in the estate of Elizabeth Shumate. Unknown heirs of Belle Bishop and Martha Shumate are also named. The suit seeks to construe the will and administer the estate.

Winchester Virginia Ludessa Smith McNeil Ailey Smith Sheridan Wyoming Warren Rice Mary C. Rice John W. Rice Robert T. Barton Luther Pannett Frederick County Elisan Brown Catherine Brown Elizabeth A. Brown Alice V. Brown Allen Bond Ray Robinson Hopewell Monthly Meeting John I. Brown Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Harry R. Kern E.t. A Elizabeth Shumate Martha Shumate Women’s Temperance Publishing Association Belle Bishop Atley Smith and Women’s Temperance Publishing Association Corinne Thomas

Bible Institute To Be Held At Baptist Church

A Bible institute will run all week at the Baptist Church with nightly sessions at 8 o'clock. Miss Gayheart from the Sunday school board of the State Baptist Association will direct each talk. The program invites Sunday school members, B Y P U participants, and the congregation to attend for instruction and inspiration. Wednesday night continues with the regular program.

The Baptist Church Gayheart State Baptist Association

Berryville Turnpike Co assets to be distributed

Berryville Turnpike Company treasurer issues public notice under 1924 Virginia act. Stockholders listed cannot be located. if unclaimed within thirty days from first publication, remaining assets after Commonwealth distributive share will be distributed pro rata among known stockholders. List includes Bell Campbell est Chase est Crum ets Coons est Davis est Deahl est Fletcher est Green est Griffiths Sons Hartley Lupton Sherrard Smith and Welsh Legg.

Valuable Lots at Public Sale in Winchester Virginia

By deed of trust dated April 21 1923 the trustee offers at public sale in front of the County Court House Winchester at 11 o'clock a m on Saturday August 1 1925 three contiguous lots on East Kent Street and Southwark Street proposed with alley rear, all from the Fannie P Knight subdivision. One third cash and balance in two equal annual installments with two bonds secured by a deed of trust. J W Baker trustee. Dunn and Duvall auctioneers.

Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia County Court House South Kent Street Southwark Street Fannie P. Knight J. W. Baker Dunn & Duvall

Suburban Property Sale By Virginia Trustee

Walter B Barr deed of trust defaults trigger public sale of Lot No 6 spanning 14.25 acres along Winchester Berryville Turnpike in Frederick County. Sale set for July 28 1925 at 11 am in Winchester with terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and Deed of Trust plus insurance on buildings. Philip Williams Trustee.

President Coolidge Meets Party Leaders in Mass Talks

President Coolidge began formulation of the administration's plans as he held conferences with party leaders in Swampscott Massachusetts amid a congressional recess. The discussions focused on pending legislation and administration priorities.

Associated Press Swampscott Mass Coolidge

President plans series of talks with Curtis on policy

The December session program includes a visit to the summer White House by Senator Curtis to discuss legislation the administration will push this year. More conferences with congressional leaders are planned to shape the administration's stance on key issues, with no immediate plan for a special session even if the anthracite crisis worsens.

White House Curtis Congress Kansas

Rain Insurance For Lawn Party By Local Groups

The Citizens' Band and the Char-4 Rouss Fire Company plan yard parties Friday and Saturday evenings this week. They have taken rain insurance with J Victor Arthur, hoping for good weather to ensure a successful event. They invite cake and donation offers from city residents to strengthen the affair.

Citizens’ Band Char- 4 Rouss Fire Company J. Victor Arthur

Appreciation of Winchester Hospitality Echoed by Soldier Writer

Lucien W Powell, staff colonel for Gen Julians Carr and Gen W B Haldeman, praises Winchester Virginia for two years after a Confederate reunion. He extols Shenandoah Valley, urges Virginians to elect Byrd of Paradise as governor, highlights local streets, families, and historic figures, and recalls travels and exhibitions across the South posted July 16 1925 in Loudoun County Virginia.

the Star Winchester Washington Robert Y. Conrad Holmes Conrad Col Bryan Conrad Pendletons Burwells Byrds Glass Family Playor Bakers Powells Beverleys Godfrey Miller Montgomery Ala Roanoke South Egypt The Holy Land Great West Memphis Atlanta St.eetersburg New Orleans Virginia Shenandoah Valley Jefferson Monroe Byrd of Paradise Lucien W. Powell Julians. Carr W. B. Haldeman Thomas Loudoun County

Borglum plans to carve a Confederate memorial in North Carolina

Charlotte, July 20 Gut zon Borglum deposed sculptor of the Stone Mountain memorial said his original conception of a massive Confederate memorial on a rock face will be carried out in North Carolina. He reported ample backing and noted no location chosen yet, with Chimney Rock Mountain among sites seriously considered.

Associated Press Charlotte N. C Gutzon Borglum Stone Mountain Atlanta North Carolina Borglum

Portugal Thwarts Another Move to Start Revolution

In Lisbon three people were killed and 15 wounded as a revolution attempt by military units yesterday failed without gunfire. Under martial law, Captain Baptista and four aides surrendered. authorities quickly regained control and the situation returned to normal.

Lisbon Portugal Baptista

Two Vessels Fire Upon By Chinese Troops

A wireless dispatch from Luchow Szuchuan reports two vessels escorted by the British battleship Teal were fired on by Chinese troops while bringing down foreigners from Chengtufu and nearby areas. Teal answered with two six pounders. Two British casualties reported.

Associated Press Shanghai Luchow Szuchuan Province Teal Chengtufu

Forest Fire Rages in Blue Ridge Near Castleman’s Ferry

A large forest fire roared through Clarke county Virginia northeast of Castleman’s Ferry, spreading over thousands of acres. The blaze threatens summer homes including The Retreat of Paul Kelly and his family, with villagers from Winchester reporting visibility of the flames and residents fearing destruction as timberland burns on the western slope and mountain summit.

Blue Ridge Mountains Castleman's Ferry Clarke County Paul Kelly Winchester

Firefighting Challenges Highlight Rain Dependence

A fragment notes that crews seek heavy rain as the sole method to check a blaze beyond their control. The brief emphasizes limited options and the reliance on weather to suppress the fire.

France to Start Great Offensive Against Riffians

Paris reports Premier Painleve says France will launch a major Morocco offensive against Abd-el-Krim if the Riffian leader rejects peace terms offered by French and Spanish agents. He stated Abd-el-Krim knows the terms and can begin negotiations immediately, with the French front now strengthened.

France Paris Morocco Abd-el-Krim Painleve Spain

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. M. Steck M. Steck Corporation Court City Real Estate John M. Steck T. Russell Cather Trustees Corner Millwood Front Royal Road R. T. Jones & CO Main St Hoskins Institute Jas. P. Reardon Bible Institute Berryville Turnpike Company Eral Assembly of Rata John N. Bell Thomas Campbell Charles Chase Henry Crum Charles Coons E. P. Davis David Deahl Jno G. Fletcher Green Est H. H. Grifith Samuel Hartley Joel Lupton Lizzie Sherrard, Jno. G. Smith and Welsh & Legg J. T. Ll. Jones Treas Berryville Turnpike Co Anderson Burton Emmert’s Blue Ridge Moling & Seal Betty Shoppe Kremer Park
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