Public Sale of Middletown Real Estate
Special commissioner schedules public sale of a Middletown land lot in Frederick County Virginia by decree in Chancery. Sale location is Winchester Courthouse on Saturday August 5 1916 at 11 a.m. Terms include one third cash and balance over one to two years secured by deed of trust and insurance policy or cash to suit purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Mghoe
Minnie Edmondson
Cour House
Winchester
Middletown
Frederickounty, Va
Whch
Sanford R. Eddson
Edmondson
Jroy P. Duvall
C. E. Edmondson
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Livick
Driug
Frank Baker & Son
Flicks Farm For Sale In Virginia Auction Notice
Under a trust deed dated October 18 1902 Lucy A Hicks and others seal a sale by public auction at the Winchester City Court House at 12 noon on Saturday August 26 1916 of a 200 acre lot in Frederick County near the Winchester Front Royal road. The property includes a dwelling and improvements with limestone land suitable for grazing. Terms: one third cash then two bonds for two thirds payable in one and two years bearing six percent interest secured by deed of trust. Trustee R Gray Williams notes buyer may pay full cash if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy ‘A. Hicks
City Court House
Winchester
Frederick Tout
Virginia
Annie BH. Hicks
S. R. Ridgeway
J. B. Peccariney
W. J. Randolph
Front Royal
R. Gray Williams
Drake's dark choice drives a desperate plot in crime
In a saloon a drunken Drake strikes a bartender and a gang member threatens him. The next day he learns his actions trigger a conspiracy with Bill urging murder for financial gain. Drake faces coercion as Gertrude and Burton reappear, deepening the peril.
The End of a Candor: Burton and the Bank Heist
John Burton faces a deadly turn as a bank heist nets him a slim fortune and a perilous liaison with a sad-eyed dancer. Moretti schemes, a mother’s danger, and a deadly confrontation reveal the consequences of greed and betrayal in this dramatic episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burton
Mfe
Burton
Moretti
Gertrude
Country Estate Intrigue Ends in Fatal Confrontation
Drake faced a moral trap as a letter and money scheme unfold at a country estate. Burton visits the Apthorp house as Moretti bursts in, a struggle over a rug causes Moretti to topple, and he dies. Burton drives away, leaving chaos behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moretti
Mr. Burton
Gertrude Brook
the Apthorp
Drake
Burton
Bill
Gertrude
Apthorp
Moratti
John
Self-Complacency clash at a thoughtful crossroads
A genial philosopher urges men to pause and reflect. A student of human nature counters that frequent self review inflates the boastful, portraying the stubborn ego as the enemy of honest self awareness.
Readymade philosopher and citizen on happiness and arms
A dialogue notes money cannot buy happiness and urges restraint. The pensive citizen argues at times one must quit spending for happiness and save funds for arms and ammunition.
Where Evil Came In Poker Quip at Girl's House
A sharp exchange describes a dangerous poker game ending with violence. The speaker recalls nearly being killed as the old man wins with a pair of aces on his feet, illustrating a harmful anecdote from a private setting.
Facing the Worst The Pessimist Deserves A Song
A reflective piece notes the pessimist’s outlook as grim yet the optimistic figure finds humor when plans fail. The contrast highlights resilience and mood in the face of adversity.
Domestic Dilemma Echoes In Wartime Conscience
In a household moment, Mrs. Torkins asks Charley if he would enlist if the country called. He frets that a "No" would imply a lack of love for country, while a "Yes" would imply a reluctance to remain at home, revealing personal conflict over duty and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Raffles or Raphael Sparks Quick Witty Exchange
A young woman asks about admiration for Raphael. A man praises him as better than Sherlock Holmes. Mishearing leads to a humorous correction as they clarify Raphael versus Raffles in a short dialogue.
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Raphael
Sherlock Holmes
No Reliable Formula Becomes Motto in Labor Row
A cautious man favors delaying work while a diligent worker rejects that habit. The worker recalls pushing himself to redo tasks after overloading a day with unfinished duties, finally working nights to meet standards.
Leader Talk Sparks Debate on Public Appeal
Senator Sorghum remarks that genuine leadership demands hard work while one can more easily win support by pleasing the crowd. The exchange centers on the realities of guiding the people and earning trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Blood Action
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming internal use reaches blood and mucous surfaces. It presents the product as a legitimate prescription from a top physician, touts tonics and purifiers, and lists J. Chenney as proprietor with druggists selling at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Chenny & . Props
Ohio
Drageints
Robbery Strikes Green Spring Farmer. Villains Sought
Notes and bonds valued over a thousand dollars were stolen from the home of Mrs. John W. Shirley in Green Spring Virginia. Neighborly concern grows as the elderly farmer Mrs Shirley fights to recover savings and identify the intruder. Meanwhile, news reaches Marlinsburg of ill health and deaths among local residents including Charles O’Roke and Abraham Crim.
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Green Spring
John W. Shirley
Shirley
Lso
Marlinsburh
Charles O’roke
Back Creek
Marinsburg
W. Va
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Winchester Carpenter
Winchester carpenter J H Hillyard of 606 S Kent St testifies kidney trouble and backache improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He notes relief from pains in back and hips and abnormal kidney secretions. He praises the remedy and repeats recommendation. Price 50 cents at dealers and Dean's Kidney Pills also recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
J.H. Hillyard
Carpenter and Builder
S. Kent St
Doan
Hillyard
Endersine
Dean
Flillvard
Western Milburn Co
Mrs Crown Dead At Berryville
Berryville reports the death of Mrs Sarah J Crown widow of John O Crown editor publisher of Clarke Courier. She died yesterday at age 68 69 after a prolonged illness born in Berryville daughter of Jonathan and Mrs Smith survived by five sons Rice Fred Percy Joseph and John and daughter Sarah Blackburn Crown and one brother funeral arrangements pending burial in Berryville.
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Star Today
Berryville
Sarah J. Crown
John O. Crown
Clarke Courier
Jonathan Smith
Messrs
Washington
The
Baltimore Sun
Rice Crown
Wilmington
N.C
Fred Crown
Mobile
Alabama
Percy Crown
Columbia
S. C
Joseph Crown
Sarah Blackburn Crown
Prison Penitentiary News Snippet Sets Holiday Mood
The New Era from Leavenworth Kansas notes a Thanksgiving scene with music selections from Il Trovatore and Susie's band. It mentions a prison kitchen turkey as real music to a inmate named Red while warning readers about Chambrlain's Colic Remedy and travel risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambrlain
Red
Il Trovatore
Susie
Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Kan
Decree highlights Glaize estate and creditors notice
Master commissioner in chancery to report on real and personal property of David S. Glaize deceased and Elizabeth B. Glaize deceased including interests and taxes. Creditors and surviving executors Maurice M. Lynch to settle accounts. notice by four weekly ads in Winchester Virginia newspaper. Hearing set for August 1916. chancellery of Winchester court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Winchester
Aprice M. Lynch
David S. Glaize
Elizabeth H. Glaize
Greger Baetjer
Evangelical Lutheran Church
T. C. Williams
Halke Bryarly
Jonn Jinkins
Flora A. Hiett
Florence Miler
Kate White
Mary F. Affleck
Annie Carver
Mary Carver
Mt. Hebron Cemetery Co
David S. Galize
Elizabeth B. Glaize
David .S. Glaize
Maurice M. Lynch
David
Glaize
Halle
Commissioner's Office
Glaizend
Elizabeth KB
Glaine
Cigerttign
Wichester
Orerong
Winchester Chancery reference in Hull estate action
The Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia orders a Master Commissioner to determine real and personal property of Fannie C Hull deceased and each share. Notices must be published weekly for four weeks. Hearing set for August 16, 1916 at Commissioner Tavenner’s office in Winchester. Maurice M Lynch, Executor, and A J Tavennryir, Commissioner in Chancery, notify all interested parties and creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie
Fannie C. Hull
Maurice M. Lynch
Winchester
Virginia
Fanny C. Wail
Charmeary
Executor's Sale of Shenandoah Valley National Bank Stock
As executor of the late Mrs Fan ny C Hull I will offer for sale at public auction in front of the Court House in Winchester Va at 12 o'clock M on Saturday August 4 1916 twenty shares of the capital stock of the Shenandoah Valley National Bank in blocks of two and three shares Terms Cash Maurice M Lynch Duvall Dunn Auctioneers Robert S Smith Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny C. Hull
Court House
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Maurice .M. Lynch
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Hellers
Kite
Aante Grini
J. W. Baker
Circuit Court
Flicks
HOTEL
Richmond
Bap Leda
Drayton
Lvil
Louis Tracy
Pathe
Synouns Tracy
Joe
Burtom
Upsipader
Abraham Crim
Theounty
Uite i
Florence McDonald
Lhffleon
John Wesley
Shanghai
Berkeey County
Vv. Va
Wood
Sudan
T.W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, Va
A. J. Tavenner
Corporation Court
Winchester Va
James M. Lynch
Decesed
Albert F. Slagle
Georgia Shoop
Pauline Shoop
Winchester Memorial Hospital Corporation
Mt. Hebron
A. J. Tavennevir
the Corporation Court of the City of
National Bank
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