Local notes from Oranda Virginia June trends and visits
Weather and water shortages persist as wells and streams run low. Local residents make various trips and visits across Winchester, Stephens City, Woodstock and Lynchburg area for family events, board meetings, and church services while some return to old jobs and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oranda
D. F. Kinkens
Baystr Farm
Cecil Keller
Lovell Putman
C .O. Watson
Oftephens City
Arthur Yer
Deiford Racey
Woodtock
M. M. Orncrfft
H. P. Miller
Washington
R. J
Finley
Woodstock
Res. Blanche Matt
Courts measure age in feet and inches, says official
The article notes that courts reckon age by the arisbes 4 cents per foot and uses a person named Sean as an example. This archival snippet highlights a curious unit of age measurement and a named individual in the discussion.
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Sean
Court order in Winchester for creditors’ distribution in 1926 case
In the Corporation Court of Winchester on May 22 1926 a deed of assignment from Winchester Orchard Supply Co to Philip Williams Trustee is to be construed and assets liquidated for creditors. Foreign corporations and unknown creditors are summoned to appear within ten days. notice to be published weekly for four weeks in The Winchester Evening Star and posted at the courthouse by June 7 1926. Names of interested firms listed include Leschen Sons Rope Co American SawMill Machinery Co Bean Spray Pump Co Chattanooga Implement Co Corona Chemical Division Pittsburg Plate Glass Co Emerson Brantingham Implement Co Economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Orchard Supply Company, Inc
Et Als
Winchesterrchard Supply Co., Inc
Philip Illiams
Winchester Orchard Supply Co., Inc
Virginia
Winchester
Leschen & Sons ‘Rope Co
St. Louis
American Sawmill Machinery Co
Hackettstown
N. J
Bean Spray Pump Co
Lansing
Michigan
Chattanooga Implement Company
Chattanooga
Trade firms list across states in midwestern directory
A fragmented OCR style list catalogs multiple manufacturers and suppliers from Maryland Pennsylvania New York Ohio and elsewhere. It names Silo & Manufacturing Co Frick Co Fairbanks Morse and many others with locations in Frederick Wayne sboro Hagerstown Rochester Baltimore Harrisburg Brooklyn and more, ending with AY Beverley clerk and Philip Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silo & Manufacturing Co
Frederick
Maryland
Frick . Company
Waynesboro
F. B. Pease & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Grasselli Chemical Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Griffith & Turner Co
Baltimore
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
Hagerstown Spray Material Co
Hagerstown
Hewitt Rubber Co
Buffalo
Heicke & Co
Springfield
Ill
Hydraulic Press Manufacturing Co
Ohio Rubber Co
Cincinnati
Rawlings Implement Co
Republic Belting Co
Russell Wind Stacker Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Scheffer & Rossum Co
St. Paul
Minn
the Glidden Co
Brooklyn
Tyson Brothers, Incorporated
Flora Dale
Tiffany, C. R. Conklin
Trescott Company, Incorporated
Fairport
Hinde & Dauch Paper Co
Sandusky
United Oil Co
Wm. H. Cole & Sons
A. L. Sweet Iron Works
Medina
J.J. Peter
Seymour
AY Beverley
Philip Williams
P. Q
Decree Referencing Estate Matters in Frederick County
Circuit Court in Frederick Virginia issues order of reference to Master Commissioner to appraise real and personal property of Daniel Murry and Sarah L. Sager estates. It covers liens priorities partitions feasibility accounts of William B. Sager administrator and related matters. Hearing fixed for July 19 1926 at Winchester office No 48 Rouss Avenue.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
John Murry
Sarah L. Sager
Daniel Murry
William B. Sager
Rouss Avenue
Winchester
Peace of Ghent Ends War Between America and Britain
On Christmas Eve 1814 the Peace of Ghent was signed, bringing the war between the United States and Great Britain to a close. The accord halted hostilities and set terms for future relations between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghent
America
England
Elephant skull depths narrow male skull range
Smithsonian Institution notes the thickest part of a male elephant skull can range from 10 to 20 inches in depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsonian Institution
Social and Personal Festival Queen to Marry Saturday
Miss Willie Morris Snouffer of Berryville is a bridesmaid for Priscilla Lyles Bridges of Hancock at her wedding to Dr. Herbert Ramsey Tobias of Hancock. The ceremony takes place at the Presbyterian Church at 8 o’clock with Dr. J. Webster officiating. A reception follows at the bride’s mother’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Morris Snouffer
Berryville
Priscilla Lyles Bridges
Hancock
Winchester
Miss Bridges
Ernest Bruce, Ogle
Herbert Ramsey Tobias
Presbyterian Church
J. &. Webster
Taliaesrro Bridges
Mary __ Beall Bridges
Otis Tobias
Snouffer
Isabel Bridges
Virginia Tucker Carmichael
Hagerstown
Eleanor Hepburn
Annapolis
Pretty wedding in Hagerstown United by Rev School
Mrs May Rehill became Bride of M A Bougher at 9 30 Thursday evening in Hagerstown Maryland at Rev School home East Washington Street. Attendants Miss Myrtle Barnes and William Zimmerman. Bride wore blue georgette with grey slippers and corsage. Groom formerly of Pittsburgh now yard conductor for Western Maryland Railway. They plan home duties after July 1 in Hagerstown. Mrs Rehill was previously married to William Rehill.
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Hagerstown
School
East Washington Street
May Rehill
M. A. Bougher
Myrtle Barnes
Highspire
William Zimmerman
Sunshine Club Meeting at Mrs. Grimm's Home
The Sunshine Club of Braddock Street Methodist Church will meet at 3 PM Thursday at Mrs. Edward Grimm's residence 604 South Loudon Street. Assistant hostesses will be Mrs. E. D. Calvert Mrs. Ed Mellwee and Mrs. Pickeral.
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Sunshine Club
Edward Grimm
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Loudoun Street
Ivill
E. D. Calvert
Ed Mellwee
Pickeral
Leave To Attend Virginia State Sunday School Meeting
The Rev. and Mrs. F. R. Casselman and others depart for Charlottesville to attend the Virginia State Sunday School Association convention. Attendance is expected to exceed 2,000 at the University of Virginia sessions. Several locals attend graduations or visits in Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia as part of a busy travel period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State
F. R. Casselman
J. Luther Neff
I. N. Good
Charlottesville
Virginia State Sunday School Association
University of Virginia
Neff
Handley High School Grad Mr Swartzman Returns Home
George Swartzman class of 1925 from Handley High School, after a year studying medicine in Baltimore, is now at his parents home on South Braddock Street for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Swartzman
Handley High School
Baltimore
South Braddock Street
Will case in Winchester seeks Mollie Grimm estate settlement
Clerk records on May 22 1926 describe a suit to interpret Mollie B Grimm deceaseds will and distribute her estate. Several defendants are not Virginia residents and must appear within 10 days after publication with notices to be posted and published weekly for four weeks in the Evening Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie B. Grimm
F. Arnold Grimm
Howard G. Grimm
Hilda V. Baker
George T. Baker
James Baker
Jane Baker
Geo. T. Baker, Jr
G. A. Luttrell
Margaret Luttrell Birge
Morgan Birge
Virginia Luttrell
J. Gray Beverley
Philo Williams
P.q
Commissioner's Report Order in Cornwell Estate Proceedings
The Master Commissioner in Chancery is ordered to determine the heirs and estate details of William B. Cornwell of Winchester Virginia. Notice of publication for six weeks is required before proceeding on July 8 1926, with further terms to extend if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Cornwell
Winchester
Herbert , Larrick
Admr
For Sale Late Residence of Thomas Cover Winchester
Executors offer privately the late residence of Thomas Cover Sr in Winchester. Three acres on Piccadilly Street West end with a 30 room house. divisible into lots for subdivision. Suitable as hotel school or apartments. Inquiries to Ring A Cover Baltimore and Harry R Kern Winchester. John M Steck.
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Thomas Cover
Anghrona
Winchester
Piccadilly Street
A. Cover
Calvert
Bidg
Baltimore
Harry R. Kern
Rouss Ave
John M. Steck
Small Things Go There Are So Many World Worries
A reflective column notes the abundance of global ills leaving little time to dwell on any single issue. The author suggests focus is scarce as widespread troubles compete for attention.
Public Auction of Winchester Bank Stock and Other Securities
Administrators c t a of Martha Shumate deceased announce sale by public auction at Winchester County Court House starting 10:00 AM June 17 1926. Stocks include 78 Shenandoah Valley National Bank shares 85 Union Bank shares 45 Commercial and Savings Bank shares 2 Farmers and Merchants National Bank shares plus 3 George Washington Hotel common 6 preferred Winchester Lumber 1 bond of Winchester and Western Railroad Co for 500 with 6 percent interest secured by deed of trust. Payments cash to Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester and Harry R Kern Administrators.
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T. A
Martha Shumate
Corporation Court
Winchester
Virginia
Ginia
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester
Union Bank of Winchester
Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester
Farmers
Merchants National Bank of Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Winchester Lumber Company
Winchester and Western Railroad Company
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of
Harry R. Kern
C. T. A. Martha Shumate
Notice of Bond Redemption by Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Virginia by W G Hardy cashier gives notice for redemption of bonds issued by Northern Virginia Power Company. First mortgage five percent bonds of Winchester and Washington City Railway redeemable at principal plus interest. interest ceases if not presented by January 1 1926. Second mortgage six percent bonds redeemed with principal and interest plus one percent premium. Six percent Betterment Bonds redeemed with interest to payment date.
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Northern Virginia Power Company
Winchester Hvening
Shenandoah Valley National
Winchester
Virginia
Winchester and
Washington City Railway Company
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
William G. Hardy
Between Enemies and Friends a Timely Caution
A fragment quotes Blas urging choosing wisely between foes and allies, noting a friend may turn foe while an enemy may become a friend, highlighting prudent alliance assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rrivzas
Cnemies
Blas
Earth's Six Poles Dissected as Imaginary Geomagnetic Cold Points
The article explains six imaginary poles: geographic north and south, magnetic north and south, and the conceptual poles of extreme cold. It discusses their definitions and how they differ in location and meaning for navigation and climate study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Florida Lots and a Suitcase of Clothes Hold Wesley’s Property
A Philadelphia report notes portable Florida lots saved in a man’s pockets with a small suitcase full of clothes. The article describes these Florida parcels as part of his worldly possessions remaining with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
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B. F. Davis
Peyton
S. Main
O. F. Faulkner
W. Va
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Bray Frosr Rent—New N. Peadoun St
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Gray Ave
Fred M. Fugitt
Shaughnessy Knitting Co
Good Housekeeping Magne
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General
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Ity
W.— J. Cook
Braddock
Ft. Loudoun Seminary
H. M. Seabright
East Cork St
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N. Braddock St
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L. M. Allen
Winchester Credit Corp
The
E. Piccadilly St
Kern's
Trixié
C. Re
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Ward & Larrick
H. R. Kern
Mors
Collegiate
Robert Morse
la Porte
Morse
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Handley Library
Red Bud Road
William Irwin
T. W. English
Theresa Bailey
T. D. Kenney
Philadelphia
Detroit
Canada
Mary
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Effie Costello
Ross Wedymer
Martinsburg
Payne
Orlean, Va
Philip Kramer
Baltilmore
J. Lubin
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Chambersburg, Pa
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Selma
Clara V. Fultz
Charles Town
Charlotte DeHart
Madeline Whitlock
State Teacher’s College
Harrisonburg
Harry Eb, Black
Jean and
Elanor Harris
Imogene Mann
DeLand, Fla
Hotel Jack
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V. FP. I
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J. A. R. ‘Snapp
Opequon, Va
Irvin Yeakle
Baker's Drug Store
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Frederick, Md
C. B. Richards
Wheeling
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National Avenue
H. W. Barbour
Jack
W.L. Poston
Mannington
Floyd McClure
Dorothy Canter
Virginia Barr
Kate Mitchell
Mary Rosenberger
Lynchburg, Va
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Paul ©. Stover
New York City
the Hom
George W. Stover
North Avenue
S. R. Ludwig
B. A. Grayson
George Washington University
Robert Ludwig
Ludwig
Graysoni
Blanche Smith
Herndon
Madeline Muse
M .A. Bougher
Harry Butler
H. C Manuel
Edna Peters
Hermann S. Barr
Margaret Finfrock
Hagerstown, Md
Annie Cline
Wardensville
Mrs
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Mrs. C. A. Saum
East Piccadilly Street
Littie
Margaret F. Owens
John W. Owens
West Boscawen Street
Ruth McCann
Visitation Convent
Miss McCann
Thomas Johnston
Middleway
B. F. Johnston
North Kent Street
T. M. Hiltzheimer
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Gladys Boden
Ashland
Mary Virginia Hendrick
W.va
Shepherdstown
W. E. Huntsberry
W. M. Fletcher
Mollie B. Grim
Geo. T. Baker
Court House
Spartment Stores
Sirl
Betsy Rosser Main and Water
Lee
Corporation Court OF
Oue OF Winchester
VIR Lovett Brothers Va
Winchester Bank
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