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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1926

Page

8

Guests at Shawnee Inn Tour Valley Pike

Among yesterday’s visitors at Shawnee Inn on the Valley Pike were Mr. Cc B Dacey of Washington DC, Mr and Mrs A R Brown of Baltimore, Mr J C Phillips and family of Washington DC, Mr T O Jacobs and family of Washington DC, Mrs Rol and Co Ryan and Master Charles Ryan of Winchester, Mrs J B Yates of Winchester, Mrs Theodora M Farrell of Philadelphia, Mr M Kiel of Winchester, Miss Jones and C G Jones of Water, Mrs Ben Faur of Stras Miss Rebecca Jones of Texas, Mr and Mrs RL Weil of Washington.

Shawnee Inn Valley Pike Shawnee Inn The Valley Pike Cc. B. Dacey Washington, D. C A. R. Brown Baltimore J. C. Phillips T. O. Jacobs Roland Co. Ryan Charles—Ryan Winchester J. B. Yates Inchester Theodora. M. Farrel Philadelphia M. Kiel Wincester Jones C. G. Jones Ater Ben Faur Stras Rebecca _ Jones Texas R._L. Weil Washn

Travelers from Los Angeles go to Winchester valley

Mr and Mrs A A Pulliam and a party of friends left May 10 by motor to the Valley of Vine. On reaching Winchester Road they will be guests of Mr and Mrs G W Pulliam, brother and sister in law. The party will travel via Los Angeles and the southern route.

A. A. Pulliam Wavaghter Cal Valley of Vine Winchester Roa Mr. Pulliam G. W. Pulliam Los Angeles

Social Club Hosts Reception for Pastor and Wife

The Social Club of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church plans a reception tonight at the church in honor of Rev J Luther Neff and his wife. Neff was recently reappointed pastor of the local church and members and friends are invited.

Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church J. Luther Neff Neff

Mrs Boxwell and son travel after telegram on ill husband

Mrs John F Boxwell and her son left town following a telegram reporting that her husband John F Boxwell was seriously ill in a Washington hospital. Specialists were summoned to attend him, though the telegram did not specify the illness. Boxwell works in the defective branch of Washingtons Metropolitan Police and is regarded as a detective by superiors.

John F. Boxwell Washington

Richmond and Winchester Residents Gather for Visits and Travel

Social notes report Miss Elizabeth Palmer returning from Winchester and Baltimore and planning a Confederate Reunion trip to Birmingham Alabama. Guests include Miss Elizabeth Scott and Miss Bell Cameron. Additional notices cover motor trips, business travel, funerals, hospital births, and local visits involving families from Richmond, Stephens City, Berryville and Shepherdstown.

Elizabeth Palmer Winchester Baltimore Birmingham Ala Charlotte N. C Lanboursse Sally Cameron Elizabeth Scott Richmond Bell Cameron Raleigh Richmond - Times-Dispatch

Harrison to Lecture on Mexico at Stephens City High

Dabney C Harrison will speak about his trip through Mexico at Stephens City High School building on Saturday evening May 15 at 8 o'clock. The Farmers Union requests the talk and admission is free. I W Scothorn, Secretary.

Farmers’ Union

Winchester House and Lot for Sale in Winchester Virginia

Public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia at noon on May 1 1926. The property fronts Water Street 57 feet 4 inches and extends 122 feet to the Hamilton land with dwelling and improvements including a log and weatherboard room dwelling. The sale is to satisfy a deed of trust held by EB Bruce Capper with debt $800 plus interest and taxes and insurance paid by Capper. One third cash sale day balance by two notes due one and two years after date at 6 percent.

Virginia Hollis E. G. Hollis Clayton W. Hollis, Jr Mary W. H. Gordon H. R. Gordon Lillian H. O'Connor Charles O’connor Annie B. Robinson Frank Robinson Ella Belle Capper A. R. Pendleton E. P. Dandridge R. Gray Williams Winchester Virginia Water Street James Hamilton E. Bruce Capper

Notice of Redemption of Northern Virginia Power Bonds

The Northern Virginia Power Company announces the redemption on May 1 1926 of all outstanding Third Mortgage 6% Betterment Bonds issued under its 1918 Indenture. Bonds will be due with accrued interest at Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Va. after May 1 1926 interest ceases. Coupons May 1 1926 may be presented for payment. Dated Winchester Virginia April 1 1926. M F Riley President.

Northern Virginia Power Northern Virginia Power Company Virginia R. Gray Williams A. Moore, Jr Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester M. F. Riley Shenandoah Valley National Bank

City Auto Tags Due Promptly Slated for June Deadline

City residents must renew automobile licenses now and display city tags. From June 1st, untagged vehicles may be cited and owners could face arrest for failing to secure the required tags.

Real and Personal Property for Sale at Wardensville W Va

Public sale of non equity and property of Winchester Lumber Corporation bankrupt to be held June 2 1926 at Wardensville railway station starting 11 am. Real estate includes warehouse barn blacksmith shop boardinghouse and related land rights with railroad rights of way. Personal property includes boardinghouse furniture and stock and other items. Cash payment only day of sale. RT M Ward trustee Chester Lambert Corporation Bankrupt Winchester Va.

Winchester Lumber Corporation Leas Winchester and Western Railroad

Suit to partition and sell Wormley estate in Frederick Virginia

In the clerk's office of Frederick County Circuit Court on April 29 1926 Willis Robinson et al sue Charles E Wormley estate seeking partition of realty if possible or sale and distribution of proceeds to entitled heirs The court orders non residents and unknown heirs to appear within ten days and a notice to be posted weekly for four weeks in Winchester Star and at the courthouse front door by May 8 1926 Teste Blanche E Noonan Deputy Clerk Ward & Larrick p q 5-1-4wks

Charl Wormley Frederick County Charles E. Wormley Charles Champ Louisa Champ Annie Plummer Carrie Warrick Nellie Allen Eleanora Jackson Robert Washington Frank Washington Louisa Jefferson Bertha Jackson Floyd Washington Samuel Washington Eva Washington Mary B. Washington Samuel Washington, Jr Veeda Winchester Star Winchester Blanche E. Noonan Ward & Larrick P. Q

Northern Virginia Power to Redeem Second Mortgage Bonds

Northern Virginia Power Company announces redemption of all outstanding Second Mortgage 6 percent bonds dated May 20 1914. Redemption takes place June 1 1926 at Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester with principal plus accrued interest and 1 percent premium. interest ceases after June 1 1926. Dated Winchester Virginia April 24 1926 by M F Riley.

Struggle for Poland: Warsaw in turmoil as factions clash

An AP digest reports ongoing street fighting in Warsaw with hundreds dead. Pilsudski controls the northern capital and bridges while President Wojciechowski and the cabinet hide in Belvedere Palace. Gov't troops mass from provinces. Berlin hints at aid via air raids on Pilsudski HQ. reports of Pilsudski wounded and civilian terror circulate. Negotiations begin as Warsaw seeks peace and order.

Associated Press Poland Warsaw Joseph Pilsudski Vistula River Wojciechowski Belvidere Pilsudski Malezeksaki Haller von Sikorski Berlin Paris Pilsuski Wittos London Legation

Desirable Frederick County Home Auctioned at Rest Village

Trustee M M Lynch offers the late L R Payne home at Rest village nine miles north of Winchester for sale by public auction on June 12 1926 in front of the Frederick County court house. The one acre property includes a six room house with good well and is near churches schools and the railroad. One third cash and the remainder in two annual installments with interest secured by a deed of trust. Immediate possession. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn.

Sarah M. Payne Frederick County Virginia Court House Winchester L. R. Payne Winchester and Martinsburg Rest John Schlack

Public auction of Gore hotel furniture March 1 1926 order

Under order by Hon Warren Rice Referee United States District Court Western District of Virginia the Winchester Lumber Corporation bankrupt a public sale will be held at the Winchester and Western Railroad station Gore Frederick County Virginia at twelve noon Thursday June 8 1926. The sale includes hotel furniture beds mattresses dressers chairs stove refrigerator dining ware and related items plus one mowing machine all cash day of sale Robert M Ward Trustee

Otter Trin Warren Rice United States District Court For Western District of Virginia Winchester Lumber Corporation Winchester and Western Railroad Wardensville West Virginia United States District.Court For Gore Frederick Count Ginia

Appointment of Rev Father Kaap II as Richmond apostolic administrator

The Very Rev. lix F. Kaap rector of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond was named apostolic administrator of the Richmond diocese covering most of Virginia and parts of West Virginia. The appointment, sent from Rome via the apostolic delegate in Washington, follows Bishop Dennis J. O’Connell’s resignation due to ill health. O’Connell had previously served as rector of the Sacred Heart in Winchester.

Lix F. Kaap Bishop O'Connell Church of the Sacred Heart Winchester

Rotary Club Plans Full Attendance at Front Royal Charter

At Front Royal yesterday the Rotary Club discussed high attendance for the charter meeting next Thursday evening. Attendees included Byrne Downie secretary Walter Carter, Frank Bo, Boss Hillyard, and visitors from Martinsburg Washington Baltimore Sun and Greenwood. Edith Sterling and six Hopi Indians joined as guests and sang a native song.

Rotary Club Front Royal Rotary Club Byrne Downie Walter Carter Frank Bo Boss Hillyard Front Yal Wigchaster Club Front Royal Edith Sterling Washington Allen Emmert Martinsburg Harry Hunter Mr. Miller The Baltimore Sun William B. Allwood Greenwood

Made Survey High In the Blue Ridge

County Surveyor A. J. Tavenner returns from Warren county Virginia where he surveyed over 30 000 acres on the Blue Ridge slopes and crest for use in a Warren county lawsuit The peak reached is 3000 feet above sea level foliage shows delayed budding with leaves only beginning to emerge and no blossoms observed this spring

A. J. Tavenner Warren County Warren Rappahannock Taverner

British Crisis Begins To Clear Traffic Resumes

London reports the industrial crisis easing as railway workers end their strike and sign an agreement with companies. Premier Baldwin states he has framed settlement proposals for the coal miners and will place them with the workers and employers. prospects for an accord improve.

London Eee Baldwin House of Commons

Regular monthly meeting notice for May 14

Douglas Brown, president, announces the regular monthly meeting to be held Friday evening May 14 at 8 o'clock. Miss Clara Myers, Ot Wash, and Mrs. Russell Baker are noted in the notice. The location is at Baker’s home on West Cork Street.

Frank Blair Emily Dooley Warren Philadelphia Eliza Diffenderfer South Cameron Street ROUSS Douglas Brown

High Honors for Fredercy Boy A Inaugural Rites

Albert B. Snapp of Mount Williams Virginia is among Boston University students chosen to represent the 10 979 students at the inauguration of Dr Daniel L Marsh as the universitys fourth president tomorrow. Snapp a 1928 theology graduate will join eight representatives from his class in the academic procession forming outside Symphony Hall and Horticultural Hall. Nearly 2 000 alumni are expected to attend and WBZ will broadcast the ceremony.

Boston Mass Albert B. Snapp Mount Williams Boston University Daniel L. ‘Lil. D Snape Ean School of Theology Intochusetts Avenue Horticultural Hall Marsh Symphony Hall New England WBZ

Amundsen hints at new Arctic survey after Norge flight

May 14 Greensboro report says Mrs Lyon heard from William C Lyon, the Times radio correspondent to Point Barrow, that his wife’s letter suggests he reached his destination. The Times has no word from Lyon or radio operator Leo W Bunday since April 18 near Kotzebue, about 700 miles from Point Barrow.

Seattle Amundsen America Northwest Passage China Globe Greensboro N. C Laura S. Lyon William C. Lyon Point Barrow New York Times Norge Times Lyon Leo W. Bunday Kotzebue

Loudoun Manor Suburb Opens With Attractive Terms

Manor subdivision near Loudoun and Cameron streets north of the Winchester fair grounds offers restricted, liberal terms on plots. Wide graded streets, city water, sewers, electric lights, and easy access to business areas promise a good class of homes within the city limits. Owners state inducements for buyers lacking cash to build homes.

Loudoun Manor Noubiie M. B. v M. Richards Loudoun and Cameron Streets Winchester Fair Grounds Shenandoah Valley Winchester

Man From Front Royal Hurt In Dance Hall Fight

Henry of Front Royal Virginia was brought to Memorial Hospital unconscious with severe head injuries after a late night fight at a dance near Crystal Caverns in Strasburg. An ambulance transported him to the hospital for treatment, with a possible skull fracture and facial injuries.

Henry Is Front Royal Memorial Hospital Crystal Caverns Strasburg Mah

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