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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1922

Page

3

Norfolk and Western Train Schedules Berryville 1922

Schedules list for Berryville Virginia with trains to Bristol Roanoke Shenandoah Junction Washington and Philadelphia. Mentioned are Pullman sleepers to Williameon and Winston-Salem and connections at Roanoke to Memphis South and Shenandoah Junction for Washington. Fares reservations and contacts H H Burks and W C Raunders.

Berryville Bristol Roanoke Blue&era Pocahontas Welch Norton Pullman Sleepers Williameon Winston-Salem N. C Shapumdoah Pullman Speens New York H.H. Burks Berryville Va W. C. Raunders

Public Sale of Desirably City and County Real Estate

Public sale ordered by the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia will occur in Winchester at the County Courthouse on May 27 1922 at 12 oclock noon. Four parcels including three urban lots on West Water street and a 41 12 acre woodland tract in Indian Hollow are offered with one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. WM G Hardy Administrator. 429-ts

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Wm. G. Hardy Charles Hardy William H. Hardy County Court House Winchester Weer Water Street West Water Street Wolfe Street Indian Hollow Brick County McVicar

Fragmented Listing Reads 10 Cent Wallpaper Ad Snippet

A damaged OCR fragment shows a tiny ad for wallpaper priced at 10 cents and includes stray words like window and pattern. The legible items are incomplete but indicate a compact period ad format.

Belfast killings shock Ballymulders gang shoots trio

Three youths James Francis and McKeown were dragged from beds at Ballymulders by masked assailants. James was killed and Francis severely wounded with sixteen bullet wounds while McKeown also sustained serious injuries in the attack, according to Associated Press dispatches.

Belfasty James Francis McKeown Ballymulders

No Firemen Available as Waking Walks Tonight

Fragments report no firefighters on duty while a curbside event proceeds. residents are urged to march despite the absence of firemen.

Crosslets Contemplates Selling Home For Sailing Vessel

In a chatty exchange, Crosslets muses about selling the home to buy a sailing vessel. His wife counters that travel by sea would take long, but would allow keeping the same cook for weeks at a time.

Rheumatic Physician Writes Script for Magic Remedy

In a comical scene a rheumatic physician rises to write a prescription for a supposed cure. The patient needles the doctor about his son Jack who dodges engagement, works or loafs, and avoids a wreck that would have spoiled his college time.

B and C Veterans Hold Brunswick Reunion

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad veterans and families gathered in Brunswick for their annual reunion. Wy Ray Smith of Winchester presided over a 360 strong association with talks by W Galloway G M Shriver and others. A 40 piece band from St Mary's Seminary performed, with Cumberland and other cities also sending bands.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Brunswick Baltimore Wy. Ray Smith Winchester Brunswick Association W. Galloway G. M. Shriver Kg. W W. Scheer J. W. Dudley F. G Joskins R. B. White St. Mary's Seminary Cumberland M. B. Murnan George Clowser Reanto

Trustee's Sale of Shenandoah Electric Appliance Co. Assets

By deed of assignment from N R Quesenberry trading as Shenandoah Electric Appliance Co dated April 30 133 the undersigned offers sale of electric lamps signs heaters bed pads blue bird washing machine electric stove etc between 3 and 6 PM at 11 West Water Street. Terms cash. Warren Rice Trustee.

N. R. Quesenberry Shenandoah Electric Appliance Co Streetlya

Fauver Wins Big Standard Oil Contest Prize in Hagerstown

About 200 tank wagon salesmen across Virginia Maryland and West Virginia competed in a Standard Oil contest. Fauver of Winchester won first prize, $40 in gold for securing 30 new customers in Frederick County Virginia. Hutsler of Martinsburg took $5 second prize. Awards presented by J A Fricker.

Standard Oil Company Baltimore Virginia West Virginia Maryland Standard Oil Hagerstown A. Fauver Winchester Frederick County T. Hutsler Martinsburg Fattver Chamfer of Commerce J. A. Fricker H. R. Davidson

Banqueter and Shimmerpate Dinner Table Banter

A Wise and Hemmandhaw discuss a banquet sighting. Shimmerpate confirms attendance and notes the unusual pacing along the aisles between tables while admiring a castaloupe centerpiece.

Hemmandhaw Shimmerpate

Prize of ten dollars offered for best pig at Boys' Pig Club

Frederick county reports that Mr J Moling will award a $10 prize for the best pig shown by the Boys' Pig Club. The pig may be judged at the Winchester Fair or by the organizing committee, with exhibition planned. Moling recalls his youth on his father’s farm and a pig he raised that year.

Marmite J. Matty S Frederick County Frederick County. By A Member of the.Boys’ Pig Club Winchester Fair Moling Boys’ Pig Club John Moling Pla John Wilwig Wingchester Hia Gally

Quotations and Sharp Wit From A Long Time Ago

A fragmentary column of humor and dialogue features sparring banter between sportsmen and youths, stray lines about cards, meals, weddings, and misheard phrases. The piece captures regional speech and scattered anecdotes with humorous misunderstandings and social scenes.

Describes Elizabeth Estep's Large Descendant Lineage

Mrs. Elizabeth Estep age 86 widow of Jesse Estep died recently near Mount Clinton Shenandoah county leaving many descendants. Born October 23 1836 she married December 6 1860 and had nine children four daughters two sons died. She was eldest of 15 children and the daughter of Jacob D and Mary Hepner, a Shenandoah family with long local history. five siblings survive.

Elizabeth Estep Jesse Estep Mount Clinton Shenandoah County Winchester Estep Bastia

Try Mentho Sulphur for Eczema Treatment

A noted skin specialist claims Mentho Sulphur quickly overcomes fiery itching eczema by destroying germs. The preparation is said to soothe irritation, reduce swelling, and clear the skin. Sufferers are advised to obtain a jar from a reputable druggist and use it like a gold cream.

Waite Tours Frederick County Apple Orchards

Dr. M B Waite a plant pathologist with the United States Department of Agriculture spent part of the week inspecting Frederick County apple orchards seeking information on crop conditions and potential issues affecting production.

M B. Waite United States Department of Agriculture Frederick County

Fire damages printing outfit and stable on South Main

A late afternoon blaze on South Main Street destroyed a small stable behind Stewart Fawcett’s property and damaged an adjoining building owned by Hunter B. Grimm where Louis H. Grimm kept a top printing outfit. Another out-building caught fire but firefighters controlled the flames, water damaged the Grimm stock and outfit, and the incident left the Grimm standin g equipment uninjured.

South Main Street Stewart Fawcett Hunter B. Grimm Louis H. Grimm Bute Thes Aries

Reading the Pharmacopoeia of Plenty in Public

A fragment notes Mrs Gawker referencing the term pharmacopoeia of plenty while discussing a Thursday issue. The item captures a social moment as Neve Kindyot mentions the paper she read.

Fragmentary Prima Bonna Vocal Quip Noted

A truncated line notes Prima Bonna remarking on reaching high notes and a companion’s puzzled reply. The garbled OCR leaves the dialogue unclear but suggests a music related moment in progress.

Mr Barr Visits Baltimore Relative in City

Mr. John Barr Jr arrives here after a pneumonia death in Baltimore and plans a stay with his brother in law and sister Mrs Mary Jones Bart Lewis at their West Monmouth Street home. He works in the stereotyping department of the New York Graphic.

MR. Batr John Jr Mary. Jones Bart Bi Baltimore Oscar H. Lewis Sain West Monmouth Street Barr New York

Fragmented dialogue hints at a strained marriage scene

A broken young wife laments lack of love as a lead actor fails to stir passion. A seasoned matron offers a stern, protective line about enduring illness and love in a tense domestic moment.

Her Own Affair in Muriet Oh Mame Rouge on the Wall

Fragmentary text shows a humorous exchange about rouge and complexion with dialect spellings. The readable lines hint at a stage or theater context. No clear event, date, or proper names beyond generic references.

Muriet

For Sale Advertises Orchard and Dwellings on Main Street

For sale listing offers a Warn and commercial orchard valued at $4,000 and a block of four dwellings on Main Street. Each dwelling has six rooms and a half, described as a good investment for a quick buyer.

Om Winchester Hapraeae Gwaithg Warn and Commercial Orchard

Fragmentary OCR Item Heads for Clarification

The readable snippets show a cluttered line of letters and words with no clear names, places, dates, or events. The text appears damaged and lacks a coherent narrative or identifiable entities to summarize meaningfully.

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