Notice of Chancery Enquiry in Evans Estate
Announcement of a court ordered Master Commissioner inquiry into the estate of William A. Evans deceased. It requires creditors and interested parties to attend on July 14, 1917 at Winchester Virginia to present books papers and evidence relating to realty personal property liens taxes and distributions. The notice precedes publication for four weeks and lists Commissioner A J Tavenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie EB. Bell
William A. Evans
William A
William A. Pvans
Winchester
Virginia
S . A. J. Tavenner
Corporation Court of
City of
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs
A Bentonville Arkansas reader reports Foley's Honey and Tar helped a long cough believed to be consumption. The advertisement claims relief for racking coughs wheezy breathing and inflamed throat and chest and notes the product is sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Glazier
Bentonville, Ark
Foley
Capt Davis reassigned to San Antonio National Cemetery
Captain Francis M. Davis leaves Winchester after three years as superintendent to take charge of the National Cemetery in San Antonio Texas. He will be joined by Mrs Davis in Kansas City. James Dodley becomes new superintendent in Winchester arriving with his wife from Petersburg Virginia already settling in at the cemetery lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Davis
National Cemetery
Winchester
San Antonio
Texas
Kansas City
Davis
Captain Davis
James Dodley
Petersburg
Dodley
War Department
Dudley
Arlington
Dodiey
Staunton
Cemetery Lodge
National Avenue
Philadelphia
France
Balance Sheet Fragments Reveal Bank Items and Directors
The readable OCR shows capital stock, surplus funds, undivided profits, and deposits including service deposits. It lists certified checks, cashier's checks outstanding, amounts due to state banks and trust companies, and reserves for accrued interest and taxes. Directors named include Jas. L. Gardner, W. H. Painter, and L. A. Adams.
Notable Features Aimed At Convention Attendees
Preparation For League highlights prominent Winchester figures and national Epworth League workers. Rev Dr John William Smith of Baltimore will give a free illustrated lecture on How We Got Our English Bible. J A Stockwell of the Congo Mission will speak on Our African Mission and local league plans music programs to brighten the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Epworth League
John William Smith
Baltimore
J. A. Stockwell
Congo
Africa
Backache Relief For a Railroad Fireman
George Lawrence of Kittrell Mississippi says three bottles of Foley Kidney Pills cured his persistent backache sleepless nights and kidney dullness. He reports constant pain headaches and fatigue improved after use. Pills sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lawrence
Kittrell
Miss
Bank Holiday Notice July 4 1917
Wednesday July 4 1917 is a legal holiday and banks will be closed. Paper maturities due that day may be paid on Thursday July 5 1917. Signatures include WM G Hardy Shenandoah Valley National Bank H D Fuller Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Lee R Grim Union Bank of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. G. Hardy
Shenanloah Valley National Bank
H. D. Fuller
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Lee R. Grim
Union Bank of Winchester
John J. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
Local Visitor Mr Albert Smith Arrives From Staunton
Mr. Albert Smith, formerly of this city, now of Staunton Virginia, is spending several days in town visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Smith
Staunton, Va
California Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Constipation Relief
A classic early 20th century child care advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle bowel cleanser. It claims to ease crossness, feverishness, and tummy trouble in children, promising quick evacuation of retained waste. It warns against counterfeits and promotes a 60 cent bottle with dosing directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
New Bridge Grafting Method Promises Healthier Trees
N. J. Wigginton of Winchester Virginia promotes the Wigginton Bridge Grafting process as a proven method to save girdled trees. The ad cites fruit yields, guarded guarantees of 100000 dollars, and references to apple orchards and growers like Harry F. Byrd who report bearing fruit after three years of grafting. It invites buyers to inspect orchards and promises free scions with orchard purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigginton
Harry F. Byrd
Winchester
Byrd
Lime-Sulphur Machine CO
J. M. Steck
B. M. Knight
J. S. Grant
T. W. Steck
Opequon
Turkey Knob Orchard Company
Mt. Jackson
E. W. Grant
Clearbrook
H. T. Snapp
Fawcett Gap
N. J. Wigginton
Gen
L. M’g R
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Priday
Etta and
Anna Grim
Mianagers
Kesmodel’s Kutlery
Hannah F. Evans
Rutland Water
Franck Baker & Sor Pharmacists
Winchester Inn
G. C. Shepard
Town
N. W
C. P. Bailey & CO
Bailey Bros
Capt. Davis
New Cemetery
James W. Dudley
CHAPMANS _ WINETRA
S.main ST
Huntsberry’s
Wideawake
Miller’s Drug Store
the Peoples’ Bank, Inc
Stephens City
Frederick
State Corporation Commission
Total
Russell A. Shryock
Peoples Bank, Inc
Fredrick
Russell A, Shryock
Jas. L. Gardner
W. H. Painter
L. A. Adams
State of
Russelll. Shryock
George A. Samsell
N. P
John M. Miller
People’s Bargain Store
Bell Phone
Footer
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland
A. Heller & CO
Taes-Thur
Home Life Insurance Co
New York
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
G . Agu
Rouss Ave
Thomas Circle
Vermont Avenue
14Th Street
Capitol
Union Station
White House
Frederic H. Hoover
Ss. L. Larew
Waterloo
Nseidel
Water and
Market Sts
County Hitching Yard
Irties
Loretta O’connell
Fred
B. W. Baker
Oeerick County
Teresa Murphy
McKenny Berry
Wadesville
Waton
D. C
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