Fabrics offered at half price sale
Limited stock of taffetas crepe de chine and messe lines offered fresh from the factory at special half and less than half prices. Items include 40.75 fabrics valued at 22.00 and 11.50 fabrics valued at 25.00.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1921
Page
3
Limited stock of taffetas crepe de chine and messe lines offered fresh from the factory at special half and less than half prices. Items include 40.75 fabrics valued at 22.00 and 11.50 fabrics valued at 25.00.
A special commissioner will offer for sale at public auction in front of the Winchester Virginia courthouse on June 4 1921 at 12 PM a tract of land located in Gainesboro District Virginia. The 15 acre bearing orchard property includes a good house and outbuildings and is well watered. One third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and fire insurance policy. J M Steck special commissioner. Bond dated by J M Steck as required by C Brannon clerk of circuit court. 5-9-4wks PR Crawford coming home Dr and Mrs Frank R Crawford missionary to China expected to arrive in Vancouver BC around May 16 to visit relatives and friends. Read Moling and Seal’s Filtic Dress ad on page ip-1t.
The Willimantic, a Shipping Board steamer, flooded at Newport News after an open engine room port was discovered. Investigators found no cause for the port’s opening and the ship was loading coal with no crew aboard at the time.
The executive council of the American Federation of Labor discussed the railroad situation at Cimcennathi Ohio. It reviewed reports on railroad legislation from the past year and noted little progress toward solving transport issues. The council will include findings in its annual federation report.
Local scouts announce a campaign to raise 25 cents from each scout to fund a French boy from a devastated village to attend a two week French camp, plus transportation. At a meeting led by Patrol Leader James Stine, merit badges were awarded and a hike to Capon Bridge was scheduled for next Sunday.
Clippings report social life and house renovations around Berryville Virginia including Page’s porch and conservatory upgrades. Names mentioned include Mrs Sylvia Lewis and Miss Carry Meade now Mrs Muller, plus visitors Lea Pershing Col George Marshall Viscount Suzannier and Dame Rumor. The item notes a wedding in town and a few local residents’ health updates and travel.
Public auction will sell on May 14, 1921 at 11 AM in Winchester front of the County Court House. The 121 acre farm in Opequon District southeast of Stephens City, near the Vailey Turnpike, conveyed to A O Murphy April 12 1920. One third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust. T Russell Cathers, Trustee. Roy P Duvall, Auctioneer.
Theodore E. Parker sues by guardian Ide Fisher against D. W. E. Poisal adm r of Caroline P Barr deceased and James and Frances Parker. Court orders publication and notice to nonresidents to protect interests. action seeks settlement of fiduciary accounts heirs and distribution of Caroline Barr estate. Copy to be published weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star Winchester.
An advertisement touts Zemo greasy salves and ointments as effective for eczema. It claims fast itching relief and skin healing, noting it cleanses and soothes while addressing sores burns wounds and chafing. The copy emphasizes affordability and dependability.
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