Public Sale of County Real Estate in Frederick County Va
Pursuant to a decree in the chancery suit Lucy Tharp vs Branson et al in Frederick County Circuit Court the special commissioner will offer for sale publicly at the courthouse in Winchester at 11 o clock on Wednesday June 28 1915 a one half acre lot with dwelling on the Martinsburg Turnpike to Hopewell Church road. Cash on day of sale. T Russell Cather special commissioner.
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Court of
Martinsburg
Hopewell Church
Frederick County
James W. Fox
Russell Cather
Circuit Court
Aker, JR
Rheumatic Pain Relief Promoted By Woman’s Endorsement
Mrs Florence Elite of Wabash endorses Chamberlain’s Liment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains. She claims drastic relief and recommends the product in the highest terms. The ad notes the ointment provides prompt relief and is obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Florence
Elite
Wabash
Catfish Anatomy Sparks Worry in Reader Note
A reader warns about fish biology claiming every breath moves the fish and noting 4286 bones and muscles as a startling fact. This item reads as a quirky caution rather than a scientific report.
Personal notices and a Kentucky double tree tale
Mr and Mrs Harry Flood Cumberland guest of Mrs E B Re Shetick at White Post returned home. Mr J O Faulkner a pupil of public schools Ky arrived yesterday to spend the summer with his mother Mrs Lu on Washington street. Miss Estelle Berry Jespie Grove Esther Hitt Nellie Hudson Luray Va visiting Mattie and Haines at their corner Main Cork streets. Remarkable double tree in Kentucky bears walnuts and mulberries each year due to a mulberry seed falling by a walnut site creating a joined trunk.
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Harry Flood
Cumberland
EB. Re “Shetick
White Post
J. Olin Faulkner
Public’ Schools
Washington Street
Estelle Berry
Jespie Grove
Esther Hitt
Nellie ‘Hudson
Luray
Mattie
Haines
Main
Cork Streets
Kentucky
Brussels trees regrow buds after stray railroad current
The Washington Star notes stray electric currents from a railroad may cause trees on one Brussels street to bud again and even blossom after leaf fall. Senator Gorghem is quoted replying to a question about party success, saying it will be.
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Brussels
Pen Cs
Oma
Senator Sorghum
Washington , Star
Big Shoot Opens Monday at Winchester Gun Club
The third annual registered trapshooting tournament at Winchester Gun Club opens Monday at 2 PM with gunners from nearby states practicing ahead of the main event Tuesday the 15th. More than fifty shooters are expected with prizes of cash and gold and silver awards. Professionals from ammunition houses will present exhibitions and assist less skilled entrants. the event aims to attract visitors, including ladies, to Winchester.
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Winchester Gun Club
Winchester
The Suffragettes A Great Success at Shenandolan Valley
The Shenandolan Valley Yorne band gave free music between acts as The Suffragettes drew a large audience with singing and acting described as unusually poor. The comedy will be repeated soon for the District Nurse Association fundraiser.
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Shenandolan “Valley Y@orne
District Nurse Association
Desirable Stewart Street House and Lot For Sale
By authority of a trust deed dated August 20 1913 the sale of a Stewart Street lot in Winchester VA is set for July 17 1915 at noon in front of the County Court House. The property features a large brick dwelling with modern plumbing electric lights and heating. Terms require one third cash with two thirds secured by purchaser notes payable in one and two years with six percent interest. The debt secured is 5500 plus interest. R Gray Williams Trustee.
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Puer E. Keith
John P. Keith
Winchester
Stewart St
Julia A
R. Gray Williams
First Oranges In America and Youthful Marriage Debate
Bernal Diaz del Castillo claims he introduced oranges to Mexico and planted seeds near an idol house watched by native priests. A Chicago man offers one hundred dollars for proof that great men arise from long-standing early marriages, arguing against modern youth marriage opinions.
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America
Bernal Diaz del Castillo
Avkc
Arrate
Cortes
Mexico
Chicago
The Oldest Handicraft Toy History Recalled
The toy industry is a premier global field. The ish museum can display a doll with mud bead hair and movable arms used by children along the Nile, along with jointed dolls and furniture from Greece and Rome. Earlier, balls tops and toy animals were favored plays.
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Ish Museum
Egypt
Nile
Greece
Rome
Who Wrote the Constitution History Note
The text credits James Madison as the chief shaper of the Constitution though the convention’s work was a joint product. It urges teaching those who know not and kindly guiding those who think they know yet err, attributed to H. J. Desmond.
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James Madison
Madison
Little Marys Complaint and Thrifty Wife Tales
A child laments missing a promised moving show while her mother’s plans change. A husband boasts his wife’s thriftiness, noting she has sewed ten bed spreads in two years from samples gathered during shopping trips. The piece blends light anecdotes and home economics humor.
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Mary
Jones
Daily Thought on A The strong and sound mind cap
The fragment presents a scattered reflection on a strong mind and cautionary thoughts, with unclear names or places. It hints at mental discipline and eastward emphasis without concrete events, dates, or identifiable organizations.
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Cally East
Leegaok
DodSON's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Relief
An advertisement rails against calomel and touts fifty count bottle of Dottie of Dodson's Liver Tone. It claims the remedy cleans the liver without causing sickness or griping and can be used for children without harmful salivation, urging customers to demand their money back if not improved.
AME Church Marks 100 Years With Children’s Day Sermon
Rev John R Augustus preaches on Parents and Children at 116%clock as the African Methodist Episcopal Church celebrates a century. Children will take part in closing the first world century of African Methodism with a night address by J Luther Miffin on Children’s Day.
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John R. Augustus
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Pit J. Luther Miffin
Holliday Farm Auction Near Winchester Virginia 435 Acres
Executor announces sale of Holliday Farm about two miles northwest of Winchester Virginia at the courthouse steps on June 26 1915 at noon. Four hundred thirty five acres with buildings two parcels two portions offered separately or as a whole. Terms: one third cash day of sale balance in two annual installments secured by trust and fire insurance.
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Orthwest
Winchester
Orth Frederick
Sal Farm
J. M. Stock Attorney
Virginia
A. D. Kel
J. M. Steck
A. D. Henkel
John.g. Miller
World’s Smallest Timepiece Claim Sparks Curiosity
A fragment describes an ultra tiny Berlin made watch said to be the smallest timepiece. It reportedly measured under a quarter inch in diameter and weighed about two grains. The odd item, priced at two dollars, intrigued readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Ben
Berlin
Children Have Pet Jackdaw in Workhouse School Routine
A workhouse keeps a pet jackdaw that accompanies children to and from school, sits on a tree during lessons, and returns with them. On Sundays the bird joins the children for a Sunday school trip in a different direction.
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Liangyuin
Walesa
Careful of Her Language at District School
A timid new teacher asked to leave with the trustee at term end and a list of school property. Two numeral frames used to teach counting bore the name aba cud, and the plural unsettled her. She resolved it by saying one abacus and another one almost like it.
Optimism and Genius Reflected in Alexander Hamilton Quote
The excerpt contrasts fading optimism with a labor driven view of genius. Sackville McKnott expresses doubt after sacrificing money for a waiter, while Hamilton asserts genius results from persistent study and effort rather than inherent flair.
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Alexander Hamiton
Honor and Courage Across the Clan
A fragment reflects on courage as a guiding virtue for all people. The text urges honor and resilience, stressing that true deeds require steadfast bravery beyond gender or status.
Decree Notice in Winchester Virginia Court 1915 Term
Commissioner A J Tavener announces execution of order in Winchester Virginia on June 24 1916 at 10 am. All parties in interest must appear to present claims regarding real estate owned by H H Parsons lien debts and related priorities.
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Winchester
Virginia
H. H. Parsons
Extent of His Unpopularity Confession Reads Like A Strain
Grout Pont, quoted in Kansas City Stat, laments being cordially detested in the community for his speaking. He shrewdly suspects locals plotted to obtain a deadly drug for a staged suicide to fool him.
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Grout Pont
Sone
Muddled Drawback Note From Acabsetguinien Event
A garbled report notes difficulty with toad stools and thick mushroome like substances. The fragment hints at a local issue or event but lacks clear details or identifiable entities.
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Per Sprimme
Systons
Alee
Upe
Jess Ontson
Overland
H. C. Borden
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo, Ohio
Stewart Street
H. J. Desmond
Ette
John G. Miller
Court House
Ryan & Orndoff
Harry L. Livick
Ph. G
BUICK
A.co
Auto Livery Co
W. E. Huntsberry
Corner Water and Braddock Sts
Footer
Palm Beach
Panama
Footer’s Dye Works
A. Heller & CO
Ves-Thur-Sat
Sackv
le McKnott
Kansas City
Elizabeth K. Williams H. H. Parsons
H. & W.seabright
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