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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1917
Page
3
A fragment of prose on poetry as the joyous capture of inner visions. The writer cites Shelley to describe how thought and feeling visit the mind, weaving a divine likeness through the self, leaving traces like wind on sea-washed sand.
By court order two Winchester houses are offered for sale on Kent Street. One double frame house and one double stone and frame house were owned by Mrs Lucy Barrett. Easy terms to reliable buyers. properties rent well and represent strong investment. Special Commissioner J Hunter Williams.
An old advertisement promotes Swamp-Root as a physician prescribed remedy for backache and urinary issues. It touts years of use and suggests obtaining bottles priced 50 cents or one dollar at druggists. Readers are invited to request a sample by writing Dr Kilmer Co, Chester Star.
Mr and Mrs Walter Stine returned from Washington and visit their parents Mr and Mrs William Stine and Mr and Mrs W H Shell. Mrs Nettie Wood of Shenandoah Junction visits friends in the area. Mrs Nannie Chapman of Plain Falls and Miss Tillian Porton of Winchester guests at the Pifer home. Hers Mr and Mrs Roy Hershman welcome a large newborn. Mrs Willie Ponton of Mountain Falls visits daughter Emma Pifer. John and Warren Himelright sold mule colts to Ernest Funkhouser of Lebanon Church. Percy Malone of Fawcett Gap visits J W Himelright.
An old time coupon offer instructs readers to cut out a slip and mail to Foley Co in Chicago for a trial package including Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound and various pills. It promises money value and lists products for coughs colds and croup.
Fragmentary text praises courtesy in speech and its effect on friendships. It mentions poetic spirit and universal goodwill, but the full context is unreadable.
Fine Home Made High Grade Buggies runabouts stick wagons and car riages. Best Kelley RUBBER TIRE put on at lowest prices. Write, phone or call to our agent HARRY HARDESTY. Berryville, Virginia, or THRUSH & STOUGH, Hagerstown, Md. of Shippensburg, Pa. 65 years in same business. 2-23-4m
A New Republic discussion contrasts names and literary titles as symbols of taste and youth. It muses on how a heart that stays young values names of romance over dull labels, noting readers’ preference for memorable book and person names and evocative ships or places.
A kitchen tip advises scrubbing stained fingers thoroughly before washing to remove fruit stains. If hands are wetted first the stain becomes harder to remove.
fragmentary OCR text reads unclear with repeated words and missing context from Winchester Star. no identifiable people places or events specified.
In the Frederick circuit court on March 23 1917 Jno Anderson et al filed a suit against Minerva Renner et al to partition the real estate of the late Preston A Anderson of Frederick County Virginia. If partition is impracticable the court may award seed coal and proceeds to those entitled. An affidavit lists Renner Jady Grady and Dennis Grady as guardians or interested parties and they must appear within days after publication to protect their interests. A copy of the order is to be published weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star and posted at the county courthouse by March 26 1917 the next Rule day.
In Pickens County Virginia Court, on April 14 1917, Howard Stoller files a chancery suit against Robert Johnson and Molly Johnson to recover sixty two dollars with interest dating from April 1 1917. Defendants non residents must appear within fifteen days after publication to protect their interests. Order to publish weekly for four weeks in Winchester Evening Star and post at courthouse by April 11 1917. Copy: Teste J W Baker Jr Deputy Clerk. Warren Rice opt. q. 4 17 4w
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