Land condemnation notice in Virginia federal case
In the Western District of Virginia at Lynchburg on July 12 1917 the United States files a condemnation petition for 488 acres in Frederick County with details on grants and owners. It orders defendants to appear within 15 days to protect interests and sets September 7 1917 for a hearing before Judge Henry C. McDowell to appoint commissioners for just compensation. Notices run in The Evening Star Winchester and postings are ordered. Louis H. Price Clerk.
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Western District OF
Virginia
Lynchburg
United, States
United States
America
Frederick
William
Deakins
Holmey Conrad
L. T. Moore
Wameg P. Reily
State of
Virat
George MacLeod
Sal- Maute
Arthur R. Molre
Elizabeth ‘M. 'Williams
Gerald B. Williams
John MacLeod
Amanda M. Grubbs
Grubbs
Keith cLeod
Willis MacLeod
Conrad Becker
Becker
Oberline Deakins
George F. Becker
John A. Deakins
Joseph M. Deakins
Deborah C
G.) Fauver
Fauber
A—— Fauver
Parsons
Parran
Cleorah Fauver
Howard S. Pulliam
John A. Pulliam
Ethel Teets
Teets
R. Eugenia Loughlan
T Loughlan
Lucy Pulliam
William D. Cassin
Mary M. Cassin
Fannie M. Cassin
Genevieve Cassin
Carrie B. Shoemaker
C. T. Shoemaker
Virginia. Kinkaid
Kinkaid
Kinpide
T. W. Kinkaid
Kincaide
Dora Heath
Alice Heath
Charles Heath
Lala
H. R. Frolinger
Fralinger
Christena
V. Brill
A. L. Brill
John Hoye
Edward Hoye
David Hoye
Daniel I. Hoye
M. G
M. J
Robinett
Robnett
Robinette
Robert Higgins
Mary Ann Higgins
Lydia Higgins
Sarah Higgins
Harman Higgins
Robert M. Heterick
Robert Heterick
Louisa Lovett
Tdé-Wit
W. Heath
Robert Eferick
James Ball
John F. Whiil
Thomas
Wall
Mahlon
Mayland
Lovett
Richard “J. Mc- Kim
McKine
Holliday
Cueler
Amos B. Spangler
Spengtechy
Gts Spangler
Ph Zea
Isaac Hurn
George M. Er
Washington M. Bowman
David Yost
Henry Kern
Jacob H. Haun
Jacob Golliday
Samuel Huddie
Henry 8. Wunder
Samuel C. Williams
William Rozenberger
Rosenberger
Paul Rozenberger
Abell
Abdell) Davis
Isaac Watson
Reuben C. Kneisley
Kniesley
Martin Boehm
Boehm
Joseph S. Spengler
Chatley Gatewood
John D. Ferguson
Furgeson
Rapael M. Conn
Rapheal M. Conn
Abraham Cor ‘Well
Henry Striker
William D.white
Thomas Crawford
William Seabright, Jr
Jacob Waller
Thomas Bailey
Warren
J. Smith Gilkeson
James A. Russell
John Kingan
Leonard M. Deakins
William F. Deakins
Caroline MacLeod
Laura M. Jones
Jane C. Serpéll
Francis W. Deakins
Tabitha M. Cassin
Stanley M.jones
Olivia Freibus
Kenneth Macleod
Goldsborough Serpell
Leonard M., Deakins
Francis Deakins
Leonard D. Heath
Tus
Henry C. McDowell
District Court of the
United States of America
Evening Star
Winchester
Frederick County
Federal
Court House
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Now is the time to buy a bottle of this remedy so as to be prepared in case that any one of your family should have an attack of colic or diarrhoea during the summer months. It is worth a hundred times its cost when needed. Sold by all druggists.
Short Life of Goldfish in Captivity Revealed
A brief account notes goldfish rarely live beyond a few years in captivity even under favorable conditions. It highlights the fragility and brief lifespan of common goldfish kept as pets.
Fungus Kills Large California Apple Tree in Record Case
In very warm regions lichens girdle and kill fruit trees with no immunity. A healthy southern California apple tree died after about three years as fungi spread from the base to three feet up the trunk. White rootlets once burrowed through the wood.
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J. M. Baltimore
California
Fruit of Highest Quality Promises Profits in Fruit Trade
A vintage commentary cites a professor on supply and demand in fruit growing. It stresses that strict first quality and dependable packs attract buyers, while any variation in quality destroys competition and profits in the fruit business.
Warming Peach Trees Aimed at Destroying Borers
Farmers may warm peach trees now to kill borers. After warming, soil can be left away from the trunk or holes filled. If water does not collect around the base, winter cold will kill borers. Early spring warmings allow holes to be filled.
Pruning Currant and Gooseberry Bushes for Better Fruit
For the first three to four years only surplus new growth needs cutting to prevent crowding. After that remove some old stocks every year or two to allow new growth to develop, as it yields the most and largest fruit.
Insects Destroy 26 Percent of U S Fruit Crop
Insects injure a quarter to a third of fruit production. the article notes 26 percent of the U S fruit crop is lost yearly costing about 30 million dollars to growers. It discusses interest in understanding these pests even for small home fruit growing and hints at skepticism about perfect solutions.
Lemon Beauty Lotion From Lemons And Orchard White
A home remedy article explains a lemon juice and Orchard White lotion to improve skin tone. Mix juice of two lemons with about three ounces of Orchard White, strain to remove pulp, and bottle for long storage. Applied daily to face neck and hands it claims to brighten smoothen and beautify the skin.
Market A Port Prices From Local Markets
Market prices from the day include winter and spring wheat flour, corn, cracked corn, middlings, bran, timothy hay, clover hay, eggs, butter, creamery butter, potatoes, onions, and live poultry. Baltimore markets show nearby creamery butter and dairy products, live poultry by type, corn, hay, cattle, hogs, sheep, and lambs with specific price ranges.
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EU Sage Testes
FEO Meidler
Ewre
Kato
Timothy
Ody
Esse
Butthr
Choice Creamery
Virginia
Old Feud Claims Another Victim in Ozarks
Springfield July 31. The Taylor Bilyeu feud in the Ozarks claimed another victim as Frank Taylor was shot and killed by Lewis Bilyeu. Taylor's son in law Wildred Hensley was shot in the side by Bill Bilyeu and probably mortally wounded.
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Springfield
Taylor-Bilyeu
Ozarks
Frank Taylor
Lewis Bilyeu
Taylor
Wildred Hensley
Bill Bilyeu
Damaged Transport Undergoing Repairs
A damaged American transport ship in an Atlantic port is undergoing repairs in a shipyard. Naval officials report the vessel has a single hole in its side and can be made seaworthy without major work.
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Washington
Atlantic
Naval
How Future Will Judge Americans
Washington July 21 General Crowder says American manhood responds well to the draft law and that speculation on exemptions is unfounded. He notes the final outcome will test America and predicts pressure against draft evaders. Crowder rules that firemen and policemen are not exempt from the law.
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The
Star
Washington
General Crowder
Spene
Crowder
Germany’s Gold Reserves Shrink Amid War Debts
Confidential U.S. reports indicate Germany’s gold reserves have recently declined over four weeks. Officials speculate the fall funds underground operations in Russia and obligations in Turkey while gold payments and neutral trade relations pressure the German treasury.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Russia
Turkey
German trade balance worsens under embargo impact
The embargo on foodstuffs to neutral countries cripples Germany’s exchange plan selling goods to Switzerland Holland and Scandinavia for imports. Officials say the balance of trade is against Germany, forcing draws on gold reserves as paper trade becomes impossible, signaling strain in German finances.
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Unitedates
Germany
Switzerland
Holland
Prices Paid Today in Baltimore Grain Markets
At the Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat quoted 2.90 and corn 2.20. Local dealers offered 2.45 for wheat this afternoon.
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Baltimore
All members are requested to meet tonight promptly
A brief notice calls all members to assemble this evening at a specified time at an unspecified location. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Notaries in Winchester Urged to Aid WWI Exemption Papers
Governor Stuart calls on Winchester notaries to volunteer free services for wartime exemption papers. Sworn affidavits required. notaries to work August 6 7 8 from 8 a m to 5 p m at various locations. sheriffs office coordinating volunteers.
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Winchester
Uncle Sam
Aray
Stuart
Virginia
Marshall General Crowder
Luther Pannett
Pannett
24 First Men Called 1237-Wlliam Wilton De hayer
Fragmentary OCR item lists names and numbers, including John William Dyer Steel phenkon Va Elvara Edison Fawe Fewcett Gap Va Wilmier Luttren illge with multiple numeric entries and unclear punctuation. The readable elements mirror a damaged roster or index from a historical publication.
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Wlliam Wilton
de Hayer
John William Dyer
Steel
Phenkon
Elvara ‘Edison Fawe
Fewcett Gap
Wilmier Luttren
Illge
Winchester residents listed in 1917 notice of posting
The document lists numerous Winchester and surrounding area names with addresses in a 1917 notice. Names include Edward Montgomery Nelson Carter Davis Hanson Irvin Mil er James Walter Kern, Clark W Hardesty, James Bake Stephens City Loy Sonnien Yarra Suber Brunker Hill Kerfoot Ray Eldridge Hutt Cornwell Jones Clowsel Adams K. Pannett chair and Logan Ir. Pay clerk. Posting date shows July 1 1917.
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Clark W. Hardesty
Bigsphengen
Ranke Oe i Ie
Wwester
San
Kerfoot
Wingheater
James
Bake Stephens City
John B. Loy
Aia
Lester
Kuriah Braswaite
Winchester
Carrol David
Gelli
Benjamin ‘Pierdon Gha
Hunter Kerns
Wincheater
Halmes William
Joe Murti
Prank
Wits Chepter
Way
Robert Ray
Jenin
Coel Eldridge Hutt
Stesphengan
William Jones Cornwell
Kernstown
Earl Joseph Clowsel
Abner
Adams
Chambersville
Luther Pannett
Logan IR
Virginia Men Commissioned in Regular Army
The War Department announces four teen Virginians have been accepted for second lieutenant commissions in the regular army from the April 17 examinations. An unofficial Fort Myer camp list shows twenty four Virginians passing. Of 140 recommended from Fort Myer, sixty commissions allotted. 100 passed, with forty more likely to be commissioned due to need.
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Washington
War Department
Virginia
National Guard
Civil Hfe
Fort Myer
Training Camp Prep Notes From Fort Myer Rumor
Fragmentary lines describe soldiers heading to Fort Myer for a training camp with old clothes urged for wear. Mentions of officers and a march or gathering appear but details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Fort Myer
Ohio National Guard to occupy entire camp for training
Wire report states Ohio state troops will requisition the camp for their use. Two regiments from West Virginia and Kentucky are to join Ohio men, totaling about 23,600,000 men in the division range, as the National Guard needs full camp space at Montgomery.
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St Washington
National Guard
Ohio
West Virginia
Wil Hattisburg
Miss
Kentucky
Montgomery
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Louis H. Price
Western District of Virginia
U. S. District Court
Chamberlain
Wire
Serihing
Ryan
Orndoff
ISK Notaries
Vernor Stuart
Psramada
Edward Montgomery
Holmes
Banton
Eli Hayfield
Guy
Leonard
Shellihays Middletown
John Henry Dunn
Chester
Benjamin Thomas Fue
Ter
Davis
Hanson
Middletown
Irvin Miler
Chambereville
James Walter Winchester
Lohr B. Kern
I “Opeygre
Scare A Carter
Winchens
Sonnien
Yarra
Via
Harry Suber Bunker
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