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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1924

Page

5

Real estate transfers recorded in county clerk office

The county realty transfers admitted to record include deeds from W H Herrel to J M Armour for a Valley Pike lot at $175. James W Rhodes to Holt Hottle for Middletown house and lot at $6,000. James E Brill to Mahlon L Brill for two acres near Star Tany for $500. James E Lewis to M H McFarland for 80 acres in Back Creek district for $500 or less. Heirs of G G McKee to Anna A Pine for thirty acres at $1. heirs of M L and Lilliam Wesley to Leona A Supinger for house and lot in Middletown at $3,840. Levi C Fries to Oliver C Lewis for 134 acres near Cedar Grove at $600. George W Pingley to Lillian G Leones for 60 acres near Mountain at $2,500. A Horsey to W W for a lot in Shawnee district.

W. H. Herrel Als J.M. ‘Armour Valley Pike James W. Rhodes Holt Hottle Et Ax Middletown James EB. Brill Mahlon L. Brill Star Tantery James E. Lewis M. H Levi C. Fries Et Ax Oliver C. Lewis Cedar Grove George W. Pingley Lillian G. Leones Mountain A. Horsey W. W Shawnee District

Land Sale Record Between Mary J Ware and John H Ware

Mary J Ware transfers 115 acres near DeHaven to John H Ware for 500 dollars or less. The brief mention notes the property exchange terms and location.

Mary J. Ware John H. Ware DeHaven

Christian Church to Host Hermon Eldredge Speaker

Dayton Ohio's Mr Hermon Eldredge will address the First Christian Church Sunday evening at 830 and the Christian Endeavor Society at 700. Eldredge, a leading layman, is billed to share valued messages and a large audience is hoped for both services.

Hermon Eldredge Dayton Ohio First Christian Church God Eldredge Christian Endeavor Society Eldridge Christian Church

Greenwood Community League to Meet May 20 at Schoolhouse

Greenwood Va May 17 The Community League holds its next meeting Tuesday evening May 20 at the schoolhouse. The program features a play and refreshments will be served. Mr Ollie Eversole and family were visiting Mr Eber-

Greenwood Community League of Ollie Eversole Eber

Sunday Services at Reformed Church

Sunday school at 9 45 with welcome for young and old. Morning worship at 11 with a children and adults sermon. Silas Marner will be shown at 8 in the evening depicting a life changed by love. Come and worship with us.

The Reformed Church Silas Marner George Elliot

Local social calls reported in area households

Saturday evening visits included Mr and Mrs Mathew Ebersole and parents. Mr and Mrs Peter Hamman called at Mr Bossermans home on the middle road. Mr and Mrs Harry Stouffer of Winchester visited Daniel Stouffer Thursday. Frank Barrett and family near Greenspring and Isaac Miller of Cedar Grove visited Oo C Miller Friday.

Sole’s Mathew Ebersole Peter Hamman Bosserman Middle Road Harry Stouffer Winchester Daniel Stouffer Frank Barrett Greenspring Isaac Miller Cedar Grove Oo. C. Miller

Civic League Holds Regular Meeting May 16

The Civic League met Friday May 16 at Handley Library. Discussions covered committee reports and campaign plans against flies and mosquitoes. Praise was given to the health inspector for sanitation work citywide, with hopes he stays active through summer. Delegates reported on the Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs gathering at Roanoke May 5–9. The group adjourned to meet June 12, 1924.

The Civic League Handley Library Federation of Women’s Clubs of Virginia Roanoke League

Grace Cooper qualifies as administratrix of brother's estate

In the Corporation Court Miss Grace Cooper has qualified as administratrix on the estate of her late brother John L. Cooper. She provides a bond of three thousand dollars.

Corporation Court Grace Cooper John L. Cooper

Twin brothers receive birthday surprise on rainy day

On Mount Wil Wa May 17 John and James Isfams, twin brothers, were surprised at their home on their birthday by a wagon of visitors. The day’s rain heightened the welcome as guests gathered, shared a meal, and enjoyed a jolly reunion with relatives from Winchester and Kernstown.

Mount Will Wa John James Isfams Martin. Williams Wilmer Henry Julian Willams Gretna Isses Lavelda Minnie Williams Esther Williams Lloyd, Russell and Zirkle Williams Winchester Clarence Willams Kernstown

Christian Endeavor Schedule for May at Local Churches

Sunday May 18 features a 7 15 pm session at First Christian Church with Miss Anna Seabright and Mr Herman Eldridge of Roanoke Va as principal speaker on the topic What It Is For and Exod 20 8 11 Mark 2 27 Don t miss hearing him A special anniversary service at 730 pm also listed Target Public invited to attend all services at Church of Christ Presbyterian and United Brethren with respective leaders Mrs Elsie Sumption Miss Virginia Silver Miss Madeline Anderson

Mark First Christian Church Anna _ Seabright Herman Eldridge Roanoke Church of Christ Elsie Sumption Presbyterian Church Virginia Silver United Brethren Church Madeline Anderson

Red Pepper Rub Claims Quick Relief for Aches

An advertisement touts a red pepper heat rub for rheumatic pain claiming quick relief within minutes. It promises deep warming of sore joints and emphasizes a genuine product with Rowles name on each package.

Capon Bridge Notes: Local happenings and incidents

Capon Bridge reports include Miss Gladys from Washington attending Ridge Nixon events and working at Apple Vinegar plant. Charles Kackley and Mrs C C Kackley suffered a head injury after a fall. Dr Offutt treated the wound. Mrs Frank Kerns and Miss Milder Bowers relocate, and J H Giffin’s garage fire followed a kerosene mishap. Capon Bridge endures another week of floods.

Capon Bridge W. Vi C. . Bone Bik Va Ridge Nixon Gladys Washington, D Winchester Charles Kackley C. C. Kackley Offutt Harry McKee Edgar Wa Main Street Milder Bowers Shepherdstown Frank Kerns J. H. Giffin Guisher

Roanoke Rail Schedule Details for 1988 Timetable

A Roanoke Roanoke schedule excerpt lists trains serving Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Norton and Roanoke with Pullman services Parlor cars and Sleeper cars. It notes arrival and departure times for multiple destinations including Philadelphia New York Washington and Baltimore with intermediate stops and connections. Passengers are directed to the Roanoke passenger agent for fares schedules and additional information.

Bristol Pullman Parlor Cartel Raneoke Bluefield Pocahontas Norton Beyond Pullman Sleeper Son Roanoke Shenandoah Joken Emphisa Philadelphia New York Washington Baltimore Madelphia Hagerstown Pullman Jct Newtou Pass

Hot Water Week in Winchester May 17 to 24

A regional event titled Hot Water Week runs in Winchester from May 17 through May 24. Activities focus on water safety, plumbing showcases, and public talks with local officials.

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