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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1927
Page
5
The county campaign committee set filing by June 3 1927 for all county offices. Fees: Treasurer $60 Clerk of Court $40 Commissioner of Revenue $50 Board of Supervisors $60 Justice of Peace $1 Constable $1. Papers filed with the chairman or treasurer. Next meeting June 4 1947 at 2 pm.
Mrs Annie B Robinson 64 of Reager in Rappahannock county died of heart trouble at home. She was widow of John H Robinson and mother to Mrs Herman Huyett Mrs Burne Huyett of Charles Town West Virginia and Misses Mattie Kathleen Varnelia Virginia and Ida Robinson of Front Royal. Funeral services were held at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church.
Dor of Charles Town officiating as prospects gather at Hill Come ery in a formal event. The scene centers on community leaders and residents during a local ceremony with a somber, orderly tone.
Hog cholera erupts in Jefferson County with heavy losses among large landowners including Frank Gruber and Thomas H White. The outbreak recalls last year when most hogs in the county were inoculated but many still died this spring. Agents urge neighboring West Virginia and Virginia counties to monitor herds.
A man recounts telling another man that he lacked the heart of a white mouse in a candid, puzzled remark about a facial injury. The dialogue suggests a tense confrontation and personal motive behind the remark.
George W. Moore 89, longtime orderly for Gen Phil Sheridan, reportedly kept pace with the general on the Winchester to Cedar Creek ride. He died recently in Clarks Green Pa and was interred in Clifford Pa. He is survived by wife Harriet, son Curtis, daughter Minnie, a nephew W J Laimter and a niece Mrs E Alvord.
Francis Makemie, an Irish minister, organized the first General Presbytery of America in Philadelphia in 1706 and was chosen the first orator.
After an operation I was weak and run-down. The first bottle showed good effects and now I am in splendid health. Mrs B Wagar.
A local notice announces candidacy for the House of Delegates in the Democratic primary on August 2, 1027. It references a note about the starling bird introduced to New York City in 1890 and its beneficial feeding on insect pests.
The will offered for probate directs sale of all real and personal estate to pay debts, with the remainder divided among heirs: one-fourth to daughter Virginia Wellingham, one-fourth to granddaughter Elizabeth Janney, one-fourth to granddaughter Edith Lee, and one-fourth to grandson Hiram Catlett. Executor named is M M Lynch. Will dated October 9, 1916. Witnesses include Chan R McGann Robe Smith and Hethel K Hicks. An Arkansas diamond mine claim notes production of diamonds and hardness comparisons.
By virtue of a Deed of Trust dated November 8 1922 Arthur W Russell and wife defaulted on debt, sale of 690 North Market or Cameron Street Winchester Virginia at public auction in front of the County Court House, twelve oclock noon on Saturday June 25 1927. One third cash with balance in two equal annual installments secured by two bonds bearing 6 percent interest and a Deed of Trust and insurance.
In a Supreme Court room inscription about Missouri or Nebraska archives, Professor Brown is prompted to spell his name with B for Brontosaurus and other words. The fragment cites Heraclitus and quotes a line about eyes and ears failing witnesses when the soul is harbarous.
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