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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1919
Page
4
Friday July 25 Baltimore Southern Methodist obituary notes the passing of Rev George T Wyler. The article reflects on his long service in the Winchester Circuit and the impact on his family and community. It recalls his ministry’s reach and the sense of loss felt by peers and local worshippers.
Local note recounts soldiers returning from Camp Lee and discharge details. The narrative includes reflective verses on fortune and struggle, with assorted lines about soldiers, fate, and resilience, ending with a fragmentary scene and commentary. The piece blends local updates with philosophical lines about victory and hardship.
Special correspondence from Camp Capon Bridge West Virginia reports a sunny field day with a 7 to 4 baseball win captained by Scoutmaster Potts. Marshall McCauley leads in best athlete honors with 16 1 3 points while Potts follows. Awards for merit and leadership honor a list of scouts, and Rev A A Kelly is slated to speak Sunday.
Frederick County Virginia court directs Master Commissioner to identify personal and real estate of David F. Hott deceased and value rents and debts. He must construe the will, report on partition possibility, and notify creditors by weekly publication. Hearing set for August 25 1919 at 9 am to 6 pm at 18 Rouss Ave Winchester VA.
By authority of heirs of George E. Jenkins I offer for sale at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester on August 2 1919 at 11 a m the frame store on Cork and Braddock streets and a Braddock street residence with two story frame building six rooms cellar gas and electricity 42 feet 4 inches on Braddock street depth 35 feet 6 inches The sale includes terms one third cash day of sale and balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust with six percent interest and optional all cash payment Insurance policy required Purchaser may pay cash if desired J B Russell Attorney in Fact July 28 1919.
The Associated Press profiles Sir Eric Drummond, the League of Nations first secretary general, describing him as witty and alert with humorous eyes and fine features. He is noted for his knowledge of the United States and his role in drafting treaties and handling American affairs.
A visitor group called the camp site the best they have ever seen and mentioned a moose appearing during the visit. Names Massey Pifer Au lick HY and McKee are noted among those present.
Ranging from 100 to 220 acres and priced from 650 to 150 per acre. A 100 acre tract on Apple Ridge is partly set to apples with no better fruit land nearby. All farms are improved with orchards and some have running water. They tell their own story, look them over.
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