Three City HOUSES and LOTS For Sale in Winchester Va
Public auction at the Winchester County Court House at noon under a 1917 decree in Barrett v Barrett. Three parcels: 1 fronting Loudoun Street near Baptist Church, 2 on South Kent Street, 3 on Kent Street with brick and stone structures. Terms: one third cash, balance via two promissory notes with 6 percent interest, secured by deed of trust and fire insurance.
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Corporation Court of the City of
Winchester
David R. Barrett
Albert Barrett
County Court House
Lucy Barrett
Loudoun Street
Baptist Church Alley
Hunter Grim
William Lee
J. Hunter Williams
R. Gray Willias
Attoney. I
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court
J. Hunter Wiliams
J.B. Beverley
Quick Relief for Head Colds with Cream Balm
A small bottle of fragrant cream balm sprayed into the nostrils eases nasal congestion from colds and catarrh. It soothes the inflamed mucous membrane, clears the nose, and helps you breathe easier without wheezing or lingering symptoms.
Payne Receives Fourfold Pay Raise
The article reports Payne obtaining a fourfold pay increase, detailing the figures and effective date. Local officials comment on budget implications and the impact on adjacent departments.
Dodson's Liver Tone touted as safe calomel alternative
The advertisement warns against calomel se as mercury causing bone necrosis and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable liver medicine. It claims one spoonful will clear sluggish liver and bowels, cure sour stomach, and keep the family well, with a money back guarantee.
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Dodson
Expect Release of Yarrowdale Sailors
The quarantine on Yarrowdale prisoners in Germany has expired and the State Department expects their release. Officials are confident Berlin will permit travel to neutral territory without delay, though a renewed demand will be sent if Berlin delays.
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The
Star
Washington
Germany
State Department
Berlin
Guardsmen Return From Border By April First
The War Department announced that all national guardsmen on the border will be back at home stations by April 1. General Pershing notified the department that the return plans begun by General Funston are completed and the last unit will leave the border before March 25.
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the Star
Washington
War Department
Pershing
Tthe Department
Funston
Army Enlistments Rise as War Threat Looms
Washington reports February enlistments surged to about 5000 men as peace time drafts ended after the break with Germany. War Department officials call the increase gratifying and note most volunteers signed up after the diplomatic break with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
War Department
Department
Germany
Confederate Veterans March to Washington and Gettysburg
The article notes Confederate leaders now urging a march on Washington in full uniform. Veterans will travel to Pennsylvania Avenue to be reviewed by the President and surrounded by foreign dignitaries. It is expected they will proceed to Gettysburg for the Virginia monument unveiling.
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Ington
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States
Gettysburg
Virginia Monument
Bettie Vincent Dead Widow of Newton Vincent
Martinsburg West Virginia March 8 Relatives report the death of Bettie Vincent widow of Newton Vincent at Great Cacapon She was a Miss Bucher of Philippi a great niece of John Hart and a niece of Jonathan Arnold She was a cousin of Anha TM Jarvis founder of Mothers Day Survived by four sons Edward Ernest Jesse Claude Vincent of Missouri and daughter Mrs John Youngblood of Great Cacapon Funeral details not provided.
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Newton Vincent
Great Cacapon
Confederate Veterans Gather in Washington for 27th Reunion
A notable assembly of Confederate veterans will meet in Washington on June 5 6 7 for the twenty seventh annual reunion. It marks the first time the event occurs outside the southern states as the Grand Army of the Republic extends the invitation. The veterans discuss memories from the first Battle of Manassas and pledge to honor the capital.
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Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
South
Manassas
National Guard Units Authorized Forming Detached Platoons
Washington March 8 The War Department issues a circular authorizing detached platoons to support National Guard units in small towns. Two or more platoons may form a company with a minimum strength of one officer, one sergeant, four corporals, nine privates first class, and nineteen privates. The formation bowls into a four squad setup for company drills and mobilization.
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Washington
War Department
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure for Catarrh
An advertisement promises one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a 35 year trusted remedy. The copy asserts cleansing of blood and healing of mucous surfaces with an implied health boost after short use. Send for more details to Floice & Co., Toledo druggists, 76.
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Hall
Fl Oonce & Co
Tole
New $1 Bill Looks Much Like the $5
A described counterfeit style trick circulated in several cities warns the public to beware of a bill that resembles a five dollar note. The tip advises not to be fooled by a man offering change and using a pinched corner gesture to pressure the responder.
New Treasury $1 and $2 Notes Issued with Distinct Designs
Reports describe the new Treasury Department issued $1 and $2 bills. The $1 note resembles the old $5 with a subtle 1 in the corner and a different reverse design to deter forgery. The $2 note is clearly marked and not easily mistaken for higher denominations.
Kitchener and Churchill Under Fire From Commission
London March 8 The investigating commission condemns Lord Kitchener former war minister for delaying troop deployment to the Dardanelles and criticizes him and Winston Churchill former first lord of the admiralty for advocating a naval only attack. The report flags their roles in the campaign disaster.
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London
England
Dardenelles
Lord Kitchener
Hampshire
Dardanelles
Kitchener
Churchill
Admiralty
Pinex Based Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
A home made cough syrup claims fast healing for throat and chest infections. It uses 214 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar syrup, marketed as a saving over $2.50 ready made remedies and guaranteed satisfaction by The Pinex Co. Ft Wayne Ind.
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The
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Change of Law On Heavy Hauling in Shenandoah County
At a Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors meeting on March 1 1917 a rescission was ordered for the January 1 1917 resolution restricting hauling over public roads with more than two horses. It states it shall be unlawful in April and May when roads are soft to haul over two thousand pounds and to operate engines on these roads. violators face misdemeanor fines.
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Board of Supervisors
Shenandoah County
Copy Teste Clerk Details Not Clear
A fragment shows a legal or official fee note stating fixed penalties between five and one hundred dollars for each offense, followed by a signature line with clerk initials TM M. B. WUNDER.
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M. B. Wunder
Hood's Sarsaparilla And Peptiron Pills Endorsement
The advertisement praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for rheumatism catarrh eczema and other blood related troubles. It claims enhanced effects in anemia nervous exhaustion sleeplessness and low vitality when combined with Peptiron Pills containing pepsin nux and iron. It urges regular use before meals and after meals and suggests many families are using these medicines.
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Hood
Wilson Stricken With Severe Cold Officially Bedbound
President Wilson, laid up by a severe cold, was ordered to stay in bed by Dr. Cary Grayson. He has canceled all engagements for today and may remain in his room until full recovery. No complications reported.
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Washington
Wilson
Cary Grayson
Fight at Security plant leaves two men injured
Two colored workers Lee and Wright fought at the Security plant near Bedington. Wright was shot in the left knee and abdomen with intestines punctured. he is in critical condition at Martinsburg City Hospital. Lee fled as Wright’s assailant and is still at large. A posse searched the area.
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Lee
Wright
Bedington
Martinsburg
Freezone Corn Cure Promoted By Cincinnati Authority
A Cincinnati official warns against cutting corns citing risk of lockjaw or blood poisoning. He promotes freezone a cheap drug from drugstores that quickly relieves soreness and can remove corns with minimal pain. The ad-like note also mentions a wife in search of a missing man named Lee.
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Cincinnati
Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Dandruff Cure
Danderine claims to dissolve dandruff purify and invigorate the scalp stopping itching and hair loss. It advertises a cheap 25 cent bottle and promises new hair growth after a few weeks with careful treatment and daily use.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Favored For Colds
J L Essley of Macon Illinois says Chamberlains Cough Remedy has been his sister’s favorite medicine for lung colds for fifteen years. He adds he has used it several times and it relieves promptly. For sale by all druggists.
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J. L. Essley
Macon
Ill
Chamberlain
Internal Revenue officials visit Roanoke and Cumberland
Fred Hoback Frank Neville and J S Coe of the United States Internal Revenue Department arrive in the Virginia Valley and stay several days at Hotel Evans on official business. Joseph M Barton of Kernstown and Sergeant Edward Goss visit town. E Smith and W T Barr register at local hotels after trips to Philadelphia and Washington.
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Messrs
Fred. Hoback
Roanoke
Frank B. Neville
Boyce
J. S. Coe
Frederick County
United State Internal Revenue Department
Virginia Valley
Evans
Joseph M. Barton
Kernstown
E.smith
Philadelphia
Mrs I N Good Attends Inauguration in Washington
Mrs I N Good spends time with friends in Washington to attend the inauguration, enjoying the capital visit and observing the ceremonial events.
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Mrs. W. T. Barr
Washington
I. N. Good
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