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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
2
Trustee's Sale of Frederick County Land
By virtue of a deed of trust from Melson Ashton dated April 20 1915 a record in Frederick county clerk s Office Deed Book 139 page 150 the Undersigned will offer for sale at public auction in front of Court House in Winchester Va at 12 o clock on Saturday June 17 1916 that certain tract of land containing 18 acres a portion woodland owned by the late Nelson Ashton situated about 2 miles east from Gainesboro along the road from North Frederick Grade to Bethel Church adjoining lands of John Lauck and others. THRMNG SN. lee Cash M M LYNCH Trustee Wm M Bowen Auctioneer 5 15 41
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melson Ashton
Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
Nelson Ashton
Gainesboro
North Frederick Grade
Bethel Church
John, Lauck
Lee Cash
M. M. Lynch
Wm. M. Bowen
Unprofitable Acres Fatal to Farm Success
This United States Department of Agriculture piece warns that low yielding, poorly drained soils waste profits. It cites a Wisconsin 40 acre tract where drainage at 25 dollars per acre could boost value to 150 dollars per acre and emphasizes careful acre by acre analysis to weed out unprofitable land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
J. C. McDowell
Office of Farm Management
Wisconsin
Value of a Farm with Waste Land in the Corn Belt
Analysis shows 80 acres of rich sandy loam worth 125 per acre, 4 acres poor land with little value, 10 acres wet poor pasture valued at 10 per acre. Total value computes to 12 800, guiding careful acre by acre study before purchase and noting rule of diminishing returns in land reclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pughbo Co
Eradication of Corn Smut
A Illinois Experiment Station note explains corn smut spores persist in manure soil and do not come from seed. Since seed treatment is ineffective, the recommended control is to cut and burn smutty stalks, though this is impractical.
New Wire Fastening Method For Concrete Posts
A new device to fasten wire to concrete posts is being tested. It uses an angled slot and a vertical slit to trap the wire in place when tightened. If the system works as claimed it could solve a difficult problem in post wiring. The mechanism appears sensible and promising.
Secretary Baker to Speak in Atlanta for South Convention
Newton D. Baker the new Secretary of War will open the All South Christian Endeavor Convention in Atlanta in July. He will also address the Alabama State Bar Association at Decatur and is expected to frame a keynote for the presidential campaign. Three thousand delegates are expected and railroads offer low fares with special trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton D. Baker
Garrison
All-South Christian Endeavor Convention
Atlanta
Baker
Alabama State Bar Association
Decatur
St. Louis
Hall
South
Dodson's Liver Tone replaces calomel in laxative claim
An advertisement warns against calomel a mercury-based laxative and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative. It asserts calomel causes cramps and illness, while Liver Tone promises to start the liver gently, without side effects, and is suitable for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Rev Dr Green Named Dean of Episcopal Theological Seminary
The Rev Dr Berryman Green elected dean of the Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia to succeed Rev Dr Angus Crawford who has resigned. Crawford will remain as a professor. Green was previously offered the bishop coadjutor post but declined due to health issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryman Green
Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia
Angus Craw‘ord
Craw‘ord
Green
Virginia
Disolution of Cuatotolapam Sugar Company Finalized
At an adjourned general meeting on May 23, 1916, stockholders resolved to discontinue the Cuatotolapam Sugar Company and transfer all assets to Cuatotolapam Sugar Corporation. Debts, if any, to be paid. shareholders to receive one share of the new company for each share held. Stock certificates to be cancelled with stock exchanges settled for disputed ownership. Notice of dissolution to be published four weeks in The Winchester Evening Star per West Virginia law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuatotolapam ‘Sugar Company
Cuatotolapam Sugar Corporation
Cuatotolapam Sugar Company
Winchester Evening Star
West’ Virginia
Lynch Delivers Pleasing Graduation Address
The Edinburg High School graduation in Shenandoah County Virginia featured a speech by Harry H. Lynch of Winchester. The Edinburg Sentinel praised the address as very pleasing and filled with pointed anecdotes that underscored its key points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburg
Shenandoah County
Edinburg Sentinel
Harry H.*lynch
Winchester
Stomach Troubles and Constipation Endorsed by Local Druggist
S H Murphy a We burg New York druggist says Chamberlains Tablets are the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation he has sold in thirty four years. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
S. H. Murphy
Weburg
N. x
Grove Bros Shoe Sale Ad Promises Big Thursday Deals
Grove Bros announces a large shoe sale set for Thursday June 15 with special prices and limited stock. The advertisement highlights discounts, a wide selection, and store hours for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Bros
Commissioners and Trustees Sale of Valuable Real Estate
Special commissioners announce a public auction of multiple Frederick County Virginia parcels on June 26, 1916 at 10 a.m. in Winchester. Properties include 56 acres with buildings, 71 acres adjoining dower land, 26 acres with a young orchard, and 108 acres with dwelling, barn and a large orchard. One third cash, balance in two annual notes bearing interest, deeds of trust securing payment, buildings insured for security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Chancery
W. C. Cooper
Massanutten Na‘ional Bank
Strasburg
Ogether
Winchester
Star Fannery
Virginia
B. F. Orndorft
Mary L. Orndorff
W.C. Cooper
B. F. Orndorff
Mary B
Orndorffn
Mary L. Ornlorff
Fertie M. Orndorff
L. H. Orndorff
Silas B. Pifer
E. D. Newman
J. M. Steck
T. R. Cather
H. S. Larrick
M. M. Lynch
B. Guyer
T. Brumback
J. W. Baker, JR
Bankers to Meet at Chamberlin Hotel in June
The Virginia State Bankers Association will hold its twenty third annual convention at the Chamberlin Hotel Old Point beginning Thursday and running through Saturday June 24. Bankers from the Winchester section are expected to attend the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Bankers’ Association
Chamberlin Hotel
Old Point
Winchester
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