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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1915

Page

2

For Sale Attractive Residence Corner Kent and Leicester Streets

For sale in the city an attractive corner residence formerly of Wm. J. Taylor now owned by Charles H. Bursey. Lot 78 by 112 feet with shade, yard, garden, stable and outbuildings. Bargain price for quick buyer. Also 120 acres border land between Clearbrook and Brucetown with 8 room dwelling, porch, out buildings, orchard, 12 acres woodland. CHAS H BURLEY 154 Kentucky Leicester St City.

Kent Leicester Sts Wm. J. Taylor Charles H. Bursey Clearbrook Brucetown Chas H. Burley Leiwester St

Notice of Master Commissioner report in Finney estate case

The Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia refers this case to a Master Commissioner to determine the decedent Robt B Finney property debts heirs and to settle accounts of J M Steck administrator. Publication for four weeks in Winchester newspapers gives notice to creditors and interested parties of a June 1 1915 hearing at the commissioner's Winchester office to proceed with the order.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Finney B. Finney J. M. Steck Adm Winchester Peete Len L. H. Orndorff Mary S. Orndorff Gertie M. Orndorff Robert Y. Conrad Chancery Warp & Larrick P. G. M. M. Lynch Corporation Court W. W. Carter Frank G. Walter R. W. Walter Walter Adam Forney R. Wm. Walter M. M. Byneh A. C. Heldinstine Annie Walter Dorsey Walter

Woman seeks help from medicine for lifelong ailment

Mrs. M R Minter of Commerce Oklahoma writes that after years of female trouble and failed remedies she found relief by using the advertised medicine and urges others to try it. The letter from Miami Oklahoma notes the sender’s address as Box 234 Commerce.

Miami Okla M.R. Minter Commerce

Another Woman Finds Health in Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound

Mrs A L Suit of Lindsborg Kansas reports suffering side pains bearing down back ache and nervous tension years ago. After using three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained health and recommends the medicine to other women with female troubles. She invites letters to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice opened and answered by a woman.

Lindaberg Kansas L E. Pinkham A. L. Suit R. No. 3 Lindsborg Lydia E Pinkham Lydia E.pinkham

Public Sale of County Realty in Frederick County

Public sale of county realty to be held Saturday June 26 1915 in Virginia. The 42 acre Shawnee District tract on the Little North Mountain six miles west of Winchester and one mile west of Opequon Post Office is offered with orchard and improvements. Terms: one third cash, balance over two years secured by a deed of trust. John M Steck, Trustee.

Shawnee District Frederick County Little North Tain Winchester Opequon Sidney J. Newlin Elizabeth Newlin John M. Steck

Public Sale of Martha J. Lewis Household Effects

The executor will offer for sale at public auction at the residence 515 South Braddock Street Winchester Virginia at 10 o clock a m on Saturday May 29 1915 all household effects of the decedent including parlor suite leather and plush couches beds stoves mirrors furniture and many other articles in excellent condition Cash payment required before removal executors M M Lynch and auctioneers P Duval and Cann Fishpaw clerks

Martha J. Lewis South Braddock Street Winchester Virginia Morris M. M. Lynch P. Duvall J. R. Fishpaw

Changes On Main Line Of B and O Railroad Schedules

Sunday changes adjusted Baltimore and Ohio routes including the Inter state Special No 8 cutting two hours to Washington and West Virginian No 11 via Wheeling from Baltimore to Chicago Junction. Other trains restored and adjusted times between New York Chicago and Washington.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Maine Washington Wheeling Baltimore Chingo Junction Pittsburgh New York Pittsong Chicago Harpers Ferry Harpers Chi Shenandoah Junction Shenandoah

Virginia Babe Born On The Firing Line

Francis Baylor Antoine born this 20th day of April on the firing line. The cablegram to Henry Bedinger Baylor from Marcus Antoine Duke of Charette notes the birth at a Red Cross hospital in France. Colonel Baylor proud of the new Virginia heir connected to Shenandoah Valley history.

Francis Baylor Antoine Henry Bedinger Baylor San Souci Castle Bedford Place Marcus Antoine Duke of Charette French Winchester Shenandoah Valley Tony” Charette Kentucky Red Cross Little Francis Baylor France

Horses Perish In Barn Fire at Star Tannery

A barn owned by Samuel Himelright at Star Tannery Virginia was struck by lightning Saturday afternoon and burned to the ground. One horse was rescued while three others and a colt perished, with feed and machinery destroyed. Loss estimated at about $2000 with $900 insurance. A crowd gathered quickly but efforts failed.

Star Tannery Samuel Himelright

Non-Skid Tires Claim Small Price Gap in Tests

The Goodrich company touts a claimed five percent premium for Safety Tread Non Skid tires versus plain treads. It cites taxi fleet testing in Akron Ohio to support claims of better safety and cost efficiency versus higher priced plain treads.

Goodrich

Petticoats Back Men Unhappy In June Woman's Home Companion

Grace Margaret Gould argues that full skirts require petticoats with ruffles and flounces to avoid visible stockings under summer dresses. She notes narrow petticoats exist but most are as full as grandmother’s days and suggests pique fabrics as a remedy.

Richardson Kin Visit Noted in Mayford Letter

Mr Josiah A Richardson of Washington county Maryland visits at the home of his niece Mrs Lewis Pearson on Maylord Avenue to spend time with another niece Mrs

Josiah A. Richardson Washington County Maryland Lewis Pearson Na- Ms 1

Cross Junction Notes Gathered Local Visits and Travel

Cross Junction notes Samuel Baker left for Washington on Saturday. Estella and Nannie Braithwaite visited relatives in Winchester and vicinity. Carrie Gunn and Love Braithwaite spent Sunday in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baker of Breathingdale Md are visiting.

Cross Junction Samuel Baker Washington Estella Nannie Braithwaite Winchester Carrie Gunn Miss Love Braithwaite Walter Baker Breathedayille, Md

Decree Refers Multiple Chancery Actions in Winchester

Extracted orders in several chancery suits in Winchester outline reference to master commissioner for estate matters. Reports requested include real estate, liens, heirs, debts, taxes, and partition feasibility for Gertie M. Orndorff and R. W. Walter estates plus notices by publication.

Local Notes On Farm Losses And New Auto Purchase

Farmer families Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Baker report that a valuable cow died after a hip bone was broken, prompting herd loss. Separately Mr. E W Braithwaite bought a new Ford automobile this week, reflecting ongoing rural commerce.

G. Baker Thomas Adams E W. Braithwaite Ford

Jos Marlow and Miss Woolley Wed in Quiet Charlestown Nup

At the Baptist Church parsonage in Charlestown West Virginia on Thursday afternoon May Reen Woolley daughter of Mr and Mrs J S Woolley Rawson became the bride of Mr Joseph Marlow Rev S W Cole officiating The couple will travel to Washington and Norfolk after which they will retire home for the bride’s parents The groom son of the late Mr Marlow Castleman’s Ferry Clarke Virginia has worked as a clerk in Brown Brothers store in Charlestown They are well known and popular with many friends wishing them long happiness

Charlestown W. Va May Reen Woolley J. 8. Woolley Rawson Joseph Marlow W. Cole Washington Norfolk of Marlow Castleman’s Ferry Clarke County Virginia Brown Brothers

Auto Tire and Battery Service Ad

Notice to Auto Owners offers storage battery charging by latest method and competent workmen. Kelly-Springfield and Knight tires with 6000 mile guarantees, Racine tires 4500 to 6000 miles, gasoline 11 1-2c per gallon. Full line supplies from Cooper Supply Co. Grover Cooper, Winchester Virginia.

Kelly - Springfield Auto Ford Knight Cooper Supply CO N. A. Cooper Grover Cooper Winchester

Primitive Baptists Unite at Marlboro Meeting

The Primitive Baptists plan a union meeting at Marlboro beginning Friday before the first Sunday in June with preaching at 2 p.m. and an all day session on Saturday and continuing.

Primitive Baptists Marlboro

Public Sale of Desirable Main St Business Property

Executor announces a public auction in Winchester Virginia at the courthouse at noon on Saturday May 29 1945 for a three story brick building at 160 North Main occupied by T M Barr grocery. Property could yield flats on upper floors. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments with bonds and a deed of trust plus insurance. A. G. Swanson auctioneer.

Court House Winchester Virginia North Main Oscar Jr T. M. Barr M. M. Lynch Oscar Barr A. G. Swanson

Order of reference in Fries estate proceedings Virginia 1915

Frederick County Circuit Court in Virginia appoints Master Commissioner to appraise Jesse Fries estate, identify liens and heirs, and settle accounts of administrators Glaize and Jackson. Publication four weeks in Winchester newspaper serves as service. Hearing set June 9, 1915 with possible adjournments.

Florence A. Glaize Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Jesse Fries Martin S. Glaize Llewellyn Jackson Winchester

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Panama Heller’s Etta Annie Grim Burpee Franck Baker & Son Hygeia Lhd Sanitary Meat Market W. Water St N. Market St Produce Daily Co. R. Grubbs United Phone Lydia E. Pinkham Wm.r. Newlin Baltimore & Ohio Return Baltimore and Return Virginia Babe Baylor The B. F. Goodrich Company Akron, Ohio Beck Jno. S. Solenberger & Co Panion Grace Margaret. Gould, the Peoples National Bank of Mary Orndorff Wingiatag Te Pte Jefferson Syrup Company A . Tion Hiazoee Woodward, Wright & Co., Ltd A Corporation Bill IN Chancery C. C. Freeman Emin L. Beck Cuatotolapain Sugar Co Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Eee Ln & A Freeman Jefferson Ny Tse C. O. Freeman Circuit County Court Evening Star J. W. Baker, JR Barton & Barton Sois the Corporation Court of Winchester Mrs. C Jos. Marlow Miss Woolley Berryville, Va Primitive Baptist Meeting Llewellyn Jackso Dee’d G. C. Miller Circuit Court of D. M. Leidig Middletown Plymouth Rhode Island H. & W.seabright Gertrude Higgins Miss Johnson Wiliam Sullivanton National. Avenue
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