Public Sale of County Realty Scheduled for June 26 1916
Trustees will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester court at 12 o'clock noon on Saturday June 26 1916. The tract lies in Frederick County about six miles west of Winchester and one mile west of Open Postoffice on Santana slope of Little North. It contains about forty two acres with improvements including good buildings. One third cash and the balance in two equal annual payments. Purchaser to assume terms of trust and property of J M Steck trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R. Newlin
J. M. Steck
Frederick County
Winchester
Virginia
Soe
Santana
Opern
Sidney J. Newlin
Elizabeth Newlin
Newlin
John M. Steck
Fiendish Delight Sparks Sampled Speech Prank
A dialogue shows Moggs describing the thrill of starting a phonograph and cutting off a sentence midstream while a person laments the mother-in-law, revealing a mischievous pursuit of sound and control.
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Moggs
Senator Sorghum Seeks Party Consensus on Future
In a cautious stance Senator Sorghum declines to reveal personal plans. He says he will articulate his future only after the party’s ideas and stance are clear to him.
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Senator Sorghum
Death of J Edw Correll Ends Notable Winchester Figure
J Edw Correll, longtime civic leader and Handley Library trustee, died at his home in Winchester. He helped push the Handley estate litigation, held a lucrative Handley trustees post, and leaves a widow Ida K Conner a brother Harry Correll a sister Elizabeth Haines a adopted daughter Hilda Correll and ties to the Barr Wall families. He married Ida Conner on April 26 1882.
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Hardy
Friends
Tate
Wi Mptiis
Correll
Handley Library
Winchester
John Handley
Handley Trustees
Hanley
Ida K. Conner
Harry Correll
Philippi
West Virginia
Elisabeth, Haines
Vandégrift
Newton Swartz
Robert Barr
Frederick County
Barr and Wall
Diplomatic Note Correction Reported to Jagow
The dispatch says the note has been corrected and will be delivered to Foreign Minister Jagow at 5 pm by American Ambassador Gerard, per the American embassy. The continuation follows a continuation from page two after wires sent to the United States.
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United
Jagow
Gerard
Public Sale of Frederick County Land in Winchester Va
Pursuant to a Frederick County Circuit Court decree in Lucy Tharp et al v Bramnson Tharp the special commissioner T Russell Cather will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester Court House at 11 o clock a m on the Martinsburg Turnpike Hopewell Church side lot of land about one half acre with dwelling the property formerly seized by James W Fox Cash on day of sale Terms set by decree the commissioner's certification confirms approved security and hand delivery by clerk of court May 25 194w
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Frederick County
Ling
Martinsburg Turnpike
Hopewell Church
James W. Fox
T. Russell Cather
Circuit Court
Russell Cather
Baker, JR
Ct. Fred. Ca
Three Tests of Wise Work by Ruskin
A daily thought attributed to John Ruskin highlights three tests for wise works: honesty usefulness and cheerfulness. The aphorism emphasizes practical virtue in creation and daily effort.
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John Ruskin
Personal notices of local residents and visitors
Mrs. Henry Baetjer arrived from Baltimore to visit her son J. George Baetjer and family on Fairmont avenue. Miss Margaret Lacy leaves for the University of Virginia finals in Charlottesville after a Randolph Macon College visit. Helene Knight returns from Girls Latin School to spend summer with her parents on Fairmont avenue. W D Smith Jr Joseph Barton John Stuart back from UVA to spend summer locally. Mrs. H D Mudd of St Louis departs for Princeton New Jersey after visiting Ida and Minnie Baker on North Market. W S Minter of Culpeper and Dr William F Greene head home from Mount Vernon New York after weeks with George F Norton on North Braddock. Katharine Baetjer returns from Girls Latin School to summer at her parents’ Fairmont avenue home.
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Henry Baetjer
Baltimore
J. George Baetjer
Fairmont Avenue
Margaret Lacy
Randolph Macon Woman's College
Lynchburg, Va
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Helene Knight
Girls’ Latin School
1B. M. Knight
Messrs
W. D. Smith, Jr
Joseph Barton
John Stuart
H. D. Mudd
St. Louis
William F. Greene
Mount Ver ‘Now
N.Y
Brother-Inlaw
George F. Norton
North Braddock Street
Katharine Baetjer
George Baetjer
Public Sale of Frederick County Limestone Farm Estate
Execution sale of the Frederick County limestone farm known as Holliday Farm two miles north of Winchester Virginia. The estate, held by executor under John G Miller deceased, offered in four parcels or two larger parcels and as a whole with buildings and improvements. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two equal yearly installments, 6 percent interest, deed of trust security, tenant farming rights reserved for landlord. Sale in front of Winchester Court House on June 26 1915 at 12 noon.
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Johnny Miller
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Holliday
Sperry
Frederick County
Speelaling
J. M. Steck
A. D. Henkel
Corocal
A.D. Henkel
John G. R
Shoes Savings Sale Ends After Brief Twelve Hour Window
A brief promotion promotes saving on shoes with a limited twelve hour sale. The offer encourages wearing a new pair and repeating a process to maximize value, suggesting a quick turnaround and repeat buys.
Middletown Band in shape despite fire company rumors
The Middletown Band states no disbanding and reports better membership instruments and finances. Some members have applied to join Friendship Fire Company of Winchester, but the band says this does not end its ties. The Star article cited an officer of the fire company as the source, who believed the information was well meaning.
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The
Star
Friendship Fire Company of
Winchester
Middletown Band
G. Larrick
H. B. Willey
Middletown
Friendship Fire Company
Makling
Decree Referencing H. H. Parsons Real Estate Case
In the Sedgati on Court of Winchester a decree directs Master Commissioner A J Tavenner to report on (1) real estate owned by H H Parsons and its value, (2) lien debts on Parsons property and their priorities, (3) counsel fees and any other interested party requests. A J Tavenner to convene in Tanchaater Virginia on June 1916 to hear claims.
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Winchester
A. J. Tavenner
H. H Parsons
H. H. Parsons
Tanchaater
Virginia
Hidden meaning in a car’s springs phrase sparks debate
A fragmented remark about car springs and a child triggers discussion on metaphor and tone. The text hints at life’s fragility and how small details affect perception, leaving readers to infer broader implications.
Remarkable Bamboo Bridge
A bamboo bridge in Javea built by Dutch government engineers spans over one hundred feet with a central span exceeding sixty feet, entirely of bamboo.
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Tn Javea
Porch Clincher Assistance Sought Disturbed Inquiry
A voice asks for help locating a porch cliner and alternates between directing to a florist or a policeman. The dialogue expresses uncertainty about the helper’s role and the correct destination for the request.
Public Auction of City Real Estate in Winchester Virginia
Commissioners announce a public auction of a land parcel on West Water Street Winchester to be held June 15 1916 at 11 AM. The property fronts 183 feet on Water Street extends to Amherst Street with an alley and features a deed from A G Ruthen to A G Rutherford dated 1911. Terms: one third at sale and remaining in two yearly installments secured by mortgage and insurance policy.
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West Water Street
Winchester
Water Street
Amherst Street
Seer
Shenan Valley
A. G. Ruther
H. C. Stouffer
City of Wineheed
M. Ward
Sp'l
Damper and Dialogue on Purity in 19th Century Thought
An excerpt presents a quixotic exchange about marriage, duty, and propriety as Samuel Smiles contrasts practical life notes with intellectual culture. It discusses expectations, paternal consent, and moral character in a reflective tone.
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Samuel
Great Truth Notable Voice in Frock and Silk Bat Quotation
Fragmentary note cites a line about making a gentleman from a frock and silk bat. The text shows stylistic oddities and unlikely wording, hinting at a humorous or editorial aside rather than a formal report.
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Wontaand
Entreighring Onsen
Thiomes
Overland
Tah
H. C. Borden
Ie Winchestes
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo, Ohio
Paige
Simmer Shoes
Mary Jane
Huntsberry
Evry
of County Realty
J. Edw
W. 8. Minter
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