United States seeks land for condemnation in Lynchburg case
In the Western District of Virginia the United States petitions for the appointment of commissioners to determine just compensation for 968.04 acres in Frederick Couch area near Mahtly and Little Paddy omens r, overlapped by multiple prior deeds. The case lists nonresident defendants, unknown heirs, and a Bear Pond Lumber Coal and Oil Company, with notices to publish in The Evening Star and postings in Lynchburg and Frederick County. A hearing is set for September 7, 1917 before Judge Henry C. McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Couch
Mahtly
Clark
Thomas Cover
William
Sale
Hugheen
Lip Snapp
Philip D. C. Jones
Lewis Apenas
Weeks
John Koontz
Nober
Joan Park
Sheppard Collins
Virginia
Charles F. Nelson
Laura Sale Nelson
Sarah J. Sale
W. H. S Nelson
Edward S. Crist
Catherine Crist
Emma EE. Dunn
Thomas Dunn
Lousiana B. Crist
Bear Pond Laimber
Coral Nicholas Irwin
Lucius. Landon Nicholas
Peter M. Weist
P. M. Mishler
T. Bastian
J. Myers Grove
Mary J. Farney
D. A. Balinger
Ballinger
James L. Eby
Margaret I. Overholtzer
C.h.sebright Larah S. Ernst
Bila O. Meleheimer
Tobias Keller
Ananias Keller
John Keller
Hugh Holmes
Abraham Miller
Margaret Browning
John Snapp
Joseph Snapp
Jacob Snapp
Philip Snapp
Robert Willis
Samuel Weeks
Henry Keller
Lawrence Keller
Lydia Hammon
Jacob Hammon
Rebecca Hammon
Annie Hammon
Lydia Fanmon
George W
M. Hammon
Mary. Hammon
Mary Ann Ramey
Ramey
Sarah Sever
Leevit
Elizabeth Keller
Caroline Keller
Lewin
Lewis) Hammon
An I. Keller
Dorothy Keller
Willis Vance
Catherine Vance
N. Hockman
M. A. Hockman
Artin Keller
Lydia Keller
William H. Keller
Abraham Keller
Joseph Orndorff
Major Lewis
Stephens
Eve Clark
Anastasius Nicholas
Sheppard
Or Shepherd
Saat
Bear Pond Lumber, Coal and Oil Company
Henry C. McDowell
District Court of the United States
Western District of
Lynchburg
United States of America
Evening Star
Winchester
Frederick County
Federal
Court House
Public Sale of Desirable Frederick County Real Estate
Special commissioner offers three parcels of about sixty acres on Cedar Creek near Meadow Mills Frederick County Virginia at 12 o clock noon Saturday August 18 1917. Property sold as a whole with terms one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by bonds deed of trust and fire insurance. Proceedings per decree in C T O Connor vs Elrza Catherine Murphy et al June term 1917.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
C. T. O'Connor
Elrza
Catherine Murphy
Court House
Winchester
Cedar Creek
Meadow Mills
Mec
Timothy O’connor
George ‘W. O'Connor
Political Pot Boils (Continued from Page One)
The piece attacks Mr. Pollard and Mr. Davis over liquor policy and office creation. It argues Davis has no public record beyond his platform and favors new offices with salaries, while claiming farmer support. The text warns farmers against rewarding him.
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Pollard
Davis
Debates Hint Second Place Move In Virginia Primary
Pollard and Davis clash over liquor and farmers while Ellyson keeps quiet and touts his record. Richmond sources predict Ellyson will win the August 7 primary given broad support from counties and cities, framing the contest as a test of leadership and party service.
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Messrs
Pollard
Davis
Daniville
Lion
Chatham
Virginia
Farmers' Institute
Liquoir
Ellyson
State
Democratic Committee
Richmond
Sara C. Fishers Funeral Tomorrow
Funeral services for Sara C. Fisher, longtime member of a respected family, will be held at 2 30 p m Thursday from John Mann Methodist Church Thépassor. Rev Reid will officiate and burial will be in Orrick cemetery. She was the widow of George H Fisher and survived by five children and several nephews and nieces.
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Sara C. Fisher
Charles
Hannah Jefferson
West Hart Street
John Mann Methodist Church
Thépassor
Rev. Reid
Orrick Cemetery
George H. Fisher
Lavenia Jefferson
Yapnah Jefferson
Winchester
Sara Hopewell
Martinsburg
W. Va
James A. Fisher
Harrisbure
R. Robert Fisher
Pittsburgh
Brucetown Notes Highlight Local Guests and Visits
Miss Mainie Castleman and Wade Lewis of Martinsburg visited the Castleman home. Jéan Ware of Rippon and Miss Mary Ware hosted and visiting friends included Misses Margaret and Frances Stipe and Dorothy Larrick. Ada Castleman stayed with cousins at Kearneysville, Virginia. Virginia Lavern from Winchester visited Miss Teresa Murphy in Wadesville. Jacob Horner and Burchel Castleman Wag spent weekends with local families. An article on American aircraft effort appears in The Washington Sunday Star on July 29.
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Brucetown
Mainie Castleman
Wade Lewis
Martinsburg
Miss Castleman
S. Castleman
Jéan Ware
Ripton
W. Va
Mary Ware
Margaret
Frances Stipe
Dorothy Larrick
Jedarville
Ada Castleman
Pearl
Bruce Castleman
Kearneysville
Virginia Lavern
Wincheser
Feresa Murphy
Wadesville
Jacob Horner
Wessey Morrison
Burchel Castleman
Foley's Honey and Tar touted for asthma relief
An ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar eases asthma and hay fever by loosening phlegm and aiding sleep. A Creston resident cites long relief after years of trouble, noting the product contains no opiates and is sold everywhere.
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Sthaaf
Creston, C
Foley
Observers foresee protracted European war into 1919
Nine American army observers returned from the eastern front report the war could last until 1919. They say neither side has weakened, trench lines hold, and offensives fail to reclaim ground. Submarine danger remains grave, and more US troops are needed on the western front with increased shipping to reach up to 600,000 soldiers.
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The
Star
Washington
General Staff
War College
Entente
Teutonic Aliles
Hindenburg
United States
Labe
Critics Call for Refined Music Taste Over Ragtime Noise
The piece laments rag time and noisy performances, urging orchestras to elevate audience culture. It argues many players rely on notes rather than taste, noting audiences prefer melodies and quiet music at public events.
Watch Honoring Hero Farmer Ends With Twist
A farm hand who saved a train from wreck received a gold watch in a red morocco case from the railway company chair man after an emotional speech. The farm hand opened the case and asked, in a rural drawl, where the chain was, provoking laughter and a memorable moment.
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Farm Land
Morocco
Rock Weathering in Desert Regions Cited by USGS
The United States Geological Survey notes rapid rock disintegration in the desert southwest due to extreme daily temperature shifts. Rocks heat to around 120 degrees Fahrenheit in sunlit days and drop toward 70 degrees or lower at night, with larger gaps during spring and autumn.
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Forthouthwest
United States Geological Survey
Suction device catches deep water fish via funnel suction
A damaged report notes a vacuum based fishing method where fish enter a funnel under the boat and are drawn into a tank on deck by powerful pumps. The piece calls the apparatus an application of the vacuum cleaner principle and remarks on fish becoming wiser to it.
More Animal Food Tops Human Needs Says Farmer Essay
The article argues mankind’s need for animal food is linked to the crop uses of byproducts. It cites a U.S. Agriculture Department study on waste of corn fodder and straw totaling about $102,860,000 yearly and urges farmers to utilize all byproducts to boost meat supplies and farm profits.
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Humber
Department of Agriculture
Animal Husbandry Division
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United
In Praise of Poetry and Its Hidden Beauty
The quote argues religion and poetry share pleasure rather than diminish it. Prosaic commentary dulls the text while poetry remains vivid and elevating. It condemns treating poetry as mere prose and urges appreciating its genuine beauty.
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C. M
Crotherg
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Western District OF Virginia
United States OF Ameriga
Louis H. Pricch
U. S. District Court
Louis H. Price
Harry H. Lynch
State OF Virginia
Frederick
To-Witi
J. W. Baker, Jr
J. W. Barpr, JR
Circuit Court of
Brucetown Notes
Aircraft Production Board
Council of National Defense
Washington Sunday Star
Chichester
Seai
France
George W. Weber
Weber's Weekly
Sitton
Ryan & Orndoff
Ienic
Reif
Harrisonburg
Christo-Cola Co
Harrisonburg, Va
Thomas Circle
Vermont Avenue
14Th 14Th Street
Capitol
Union Station
Coimentint
White House
Frederic H. Hoover
Mike
Jetiey
Sethian
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