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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1916

Page

3

Suit seeks settlement and lien on Elmer Keyser farm

In Frederick County Circuit Court a suit filed May 13 1916 by Eudora Keyser seeks $2130.88 plus interest and costs and a settlement of partnership accounts with Elmer Els worth Keyser. The case aims to declare Elmer Keyser the owner of a one half undivided interest in the 165 acre Atwell farm near Bartonsville and to sell the property to satisfy the judgment. Heirs of Elizabeth H Keyser unknown are named as parties, with publication and posting orders issued.

Virginia Frederick Eudora Orissa Keyser C . Keyser Elzabeth H. Keyser Eudora Keyser Elmer Bisworth Keyser Elmer Els- Keyser Carson Keyser Elmer Elsworth Keyser Bartonsville Frederick County S. R. Atwell Elizabeth H. Keyser Atwell Farm Elmer Plsworth Keyser Winchester Evening Star J. W. Baker, Jr R. Gray Williams

Funeral services for Mrs Edna Preffitt at Mount Hebron Chapel

The funeral of the late Mrs Edna Preffitt wife of Mr G M Preffitt and daughter of Mr and Mrs James T Mellwee of Rosenberger Frederick county was held yesterday at Mount Hebron Chapel in Winchester. Rev George S Bowers and Rev Asa Richard led a somber service as family and friends filled the cemetery. Flowers covered the grave and many acquaintances from Winchester and Frederick county attended to pay their last respects.

Edna Preffitt G. M. Preffitt Fand James T. Mellwee Rosenberger Winchester Mount Hebron George .S. Bowers Grace Lutheran Church Asa. Richard

Four City HOUSES and LOTS For Sale in Winchester

Public auction Saturday June 10 1916 in Winchester Virginia by decree of the Corporation Court. Lucy Barrett died seizer owner. four lots with brick and frame residences on Loudoun Kent and Baker streets. Terms include one-third cash with two bonds for two and one year. optional all cash. Special Commissioner J Hunter Williams and Clerk I J B Beverley oversee sale.

Winchester Virginia Lucy ‘Barrett Diec Loudoun Street S Indies Baptist Church Hunter Grim William __ Hollis Barrett Kent Street North Kent Baker Streets Baker Street J. Hunter Williams R. Gray Williams I. J. B. Beverley Corporation Court Lucy Barrett

Strother Farm For Sale In Frederick County Virginia

Public sale under a circuit court decree in the chancery case Pansey Wright vs Shepherd Strother and others. The tract lies one half mile north of Winchester, with limestone land, improvements, and orchards. Sale includes rental until March 1 1917 with tenant rights. terms offer one third cash and two thirds secured by bonds or all cash. Auctioneer listed.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Pansey Wright Nicholas Strother Winchester Frederick Kinzel Hiett Pendleton Cumbeland Valley Ee Tee

Common bean disease Anthracnose warning and seed hygiene

The article explains that anthracnose is the most general bean disease, affecting pods leaves and stems. Severity rises with wet weather and diseased seed, so using clean seed or hand-sorting beans reduces spread. Avoid harvesting or handling beans when wet to prevent spore transfer. market promptly after picking.

Newsey Station

Butter Salt Mixing Fork Aids Large Churns

A wooden butter fork sturdy enough to mix salt evenly and dissolve it aids in preventing mottled butter. It can also lift butter from the churn and help remove water from the butter, especially useful with large churning operations.

Apple Cream Pie Build Cake With Apple Filling

Prepare a plain sponge cake batter bake in shallow rounds. Split, fill with a mixture of apples cooked with minimal water, mashed, then folded with sugar and the unbeaten egg whites beaten stiff. Flavor, assemble between layers and atop, with optional decorative edge.

Walnut Apple Pie Filling From Old Recipe Card

This historical recipe lists walnut meat two cups of apples cut fine vinegar water juice sugar raisins and spices including cinnamon allspice cloves and salt. Mix spices and sugar then add to other ingredients. Divide between two pie plates bake in a hot oven with top crust.

Baltimore Markets Show Prices for Various Farm Commodities

The market listing shows bids for corn at spot and May futures about 77 1 2, live poultry values for chickens roosters and hens, butter at creamery levels, hay prices for No 1 timothy and mixed clover, and livestock quotes for sheep and lambs. Utilities include barley, potatoes, and PIGS price ranges, with retail and wholesale distinctions noted.

Dsecseanensensa Gasese Baltimore Virginia

Funeral of John W Finnegan

The remains of John William Finnegan died of erysipelas last Friday night were brought to Winchester. High mass was celebrated at the Church of the Sacred Heart by Rev. John McVerry. Pallbearers included F R Jones Coleman Dunn Carson Spillman I H Zinn William E Cornwell and B J Kline. Interment followed at Catholic Cemetery.

John William Finnegan Patrick Finnegan Stepherrson Winchester Church of the Sacred Heart John McVerry Messrs F. R. Jones Coleman Dunn Carson Spillman I. H. Zinn William E. Cornwell B. J. Kline

Bank Statements and Currency Holdings in Winchester Virginia

Balance sheet style details list loans and discounts unsecured overdrafts bonds securities cash items and other assets. The record shows a private bank in Winchester with totals of 33695036 currency in hand and related items and includes a notarized sworn statement by Lee R Grim cashier dated May 9 1916 witnessed by Wm H Reed NP.

Reac Cas Oijes Cesan State of Virginia Winchester Lee R. Grim Wm. Hh. Reed

Buckey Divorce Suit Filed in Winchester Virginia

In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court Winchester Virginia on May 15 1916 Gussie Hartford Buckey plaintiff sues Guy Elmer Buckey defendant requesting a divorce mensa and general relief. An affidavit states the defendant is not a Virginia resident and he is ordered to appear within fifteen days after publication to protect his interest. Clerk J B Beverley signs.

Corporation Court Winchester Virginia Gussie Hartford Buckey Guy Plmer Buckey Guy Elmer Buckey J. B. Beverley

Friend and Foe in War Time Commentary

The piece muses on kindness to friends and neutrality in Balkan conflicts. It notes the fragility of foreign press work amid danger, compares a failed suit to unseen faults, comments on Servia’s rock scenery enduring war, and cites Uncle Sam’s farm output at 5.5 billion dollars to brace for winter.

Public Sale of Desirable Double Dwelling House and Store

Public sale of a double dwelling with a store in Winchester Virginia set for 11 am. The sale follows five deeds of trust dated 1913 1915 and 1919 with terms requiring one third cash and the balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance on the buildings Auctioneers listed as J M Stec R Gray James P Re Robert T Kr PF Duval.

J. M. Stec R. Gray

Chamberlain's Tablets Endure In Stomach Trouble Relief

Mrs. Anna Kadin of Spencerport New York says Chamberlain's Tablets have given positive lasting relief from years of stomach trouble after trying many remedies. Obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlain Anna Kadin Spencerport N. Y

Public Sale of Frederick County Real Estate in 1916

By virtue of a deed of trust dated January 21 1916 and recorded in Frederick County Virginia, the trustee will sell at public auction in front of the County Court House in Winchester on Monday June 5 1916 at 11 a.m. a tract of about 53 acres east of Kernstown. The property conveyed by William Hay and wife to M Pie is described in deed book 132 page 270 with terms of sale one half cash and balance in one year secured by a deed of trust and six percent interest.

C. W. Rogers Corporation Court City of Winchester County of House Frederick Vite Girita Kernstown Wilhiam H.ay M. Pie Smid Harry R. Kern

Also Mentioned on This Page

Palm Beach Grove Bros. Department Store Union Bank of Winchester UNION Bank of Winchester B. G. McKnee Otto, Bismark Inkle Preffitt Was. Preffitt Corporation Court of the City David R. Barrett Albert C. Kett Ae Llol Ommender Popesty Fiy Bradfield Regulator Co Lamar Ride Atlanta Strother Cate Phil. H. Gold Cuir‘uit P. Duvall Capitoel Park Washington Capitol Park Vetaetereretates T. Knight Eog Cao San Aga Castoria Alors Ives John W. Finnegan Ryan & Orndoff China F. M. Anderson West Cork Street Crismore Ripple’s Martinsburg W. Va Union Bank State Corporation Commission Wen Cas A. Ae Tmcy Nickels Sa Toama CO Oon Lle R. Grim Servia Sam Paris Trench America Piccadily Pingtin ASHBY
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