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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1925

Page

5

SPECIAL COMMISSIONER SALE OF REAL ESTATE IN STEPHENS CITY VA

Special Commissioners will sell at public auction on June 13 1925 at two o clock p m on the premises Stephens City Frederick County Virginia the estate of one story frame dwelling with three rooms situated on the East side of Valley Pike near Main Street conveyed in 1919 to William D Lemley. One third cash on day of sale and balance in one and two years secured by deed of trust under terms of sale. Beulah M Lemley Samuel L Burgess, Special Commissioners.

Circuit Court Shenandoah County Virginia Europa CC. Lemley Maude R. Lemley Als Special Commissioners Stephens Ci Frederick County Valley Pike Main Street Stephens City William D. Lemley John M. Steele H. A. Dinges Winchester

Bundle Up Clothes Drive For Red Cross and Dest Tuesday

Community urged to donate used garments to Red Cross appeals and participate in a local clothing drive titled Dest Tuesday. Organizers request clean, wearable items and specify pickup or drop-off times at designated centers.

Master Commissioner report in Anderson estate case

In Frederick County Virginia a decree from 1925 orders a Master Commissioner to report on real estate debts heirs and otherEstate matters. Notice required weekly for four weeks in Winchester paper. Banks observe Memorial Day closure May 30. payments due June 1 1925.

P. C. Anderson Winchester Virginia Charles Summers Union Bank of Winchester John I. Sloat Commercial & Savings Bank WM. G. Hardy Shenandoah Valley National Bank H. D. Fuller Farmers and Merchant National Bank

Notice of appearance for decree terms in Winchester

Master Commissioner Jas P Reardon orders all parties to appear at No 18 Rouss Avenue Winchester Virginia on June 25 1925 between 9 am and 5 pm to produce papers vouchers and evidence pertinent to the decree. Failure to comply may lead to further action. Dated May 25 1925. T R Cather p q.

Rouss Avenue Winchester Virginia Jas. P. Reardon T. R. Cather P. Q

In sad remembrance of Fannie Tyson Grim Quayle

A husband, James Quayle, marks one year since the death of his wife Fannie Tyson Grim Quayle on May 20 1924 with a heartfelt remembrance poem. He recalls her hand, face, smile and voice and notes her memory clings to his heart on this sad anniversary.

Fannie Tyson Grim Quayle James Quayle

Miss Graber to Graduate at Homeopathic Hospital

Invitations issued in the name of the national Homeopathic Hospital Washington D C announce the 1925 nursing school graduation on Thursday June 4 at 8 30 PM at the hospital. Miss Camille Rebecca Graber of Winchester is a class member who has served with the hospital for three years. Dr Henry Knight Dr George Lyman and Dr Nat Frame of the University of West Virginia Morgantown spent the weekend at the George Washington Hotel.

Miss Graber Homeopathic Hospital National Homeopathic Hospital Washington, D. C School of Nursing Camille Rebecca Graber Winchester Henry Knight George Lyman Nat Frame University of West Virginia Morgantown George Washington Hotel

Elderly Mr. Hill Celebrates Eighty Fifth Birthday in Winchester

Joseph W. Hill, living with daughter Mrs. Turner on South Market Street, received a surprise birthday visit from relatives in Washington and Loudoun County. A grand dinner followed, with guests including Lodge Hill and Annie Osborne, plus Hilton Piggott family members from Virginia. Hill, born at Apple Pie Ridge, served in the Highth Virginia Infantry during the Civil War, surviving Gettysburg as the sole survivor of his company alongside brother Volney Hill.

Joseph W. Hill A. L. Turner South Market Street Washington Loudoun County Mr. Hill Lodge Hill Annie Osborne Alice Turner Hugh H. Piggott Virginia Mildred Helen Piggott Robert Long Apple Pie Ridge Winchester Turner Highth Virginia Infantry Eppa Hunton Gettysburg Volney Hill Shepherdstown W. Va Decature Osborne 8. M. Chiles

Mr. OConnell Hosts Card Party at Bravetown Home

Saturday night entertaining with dancing and refreshments followed at Mr. Douglas OConnell residence in Bravetown. Guests included Miss Katherine Barnett Miss Constance Buckley Mrs Sommers and Messrs Kenneth Rice and Edward Kremer of Winchester.

Douglas O’connell Bravetown Katherine Barnett Constance Buckley Sommers Kenneth Rice Edward Kremer Winchester

Busy Bee class hosts Japanese tea benefit evening

The Busy Bee class of the Baptist Church will hold a Japanese tea for the benefit of the class at the Friend see Tuesday May 26 from 7 30 to 9 30.

The Baptist Church

Frederick visitors hail from Paul Turner firm

Mr and Mrs Paul R Turner of Frederick arrived as business visitors. Mr Turner represents the Northern Virginia Power Company during the trip in town today.

Paul R. Turner Frederick Turner Northern Virginia’ Power Company

Miss Clara Wood Returns From Barnaville Visit

Miss Clara Wood arrived back from Barnaville Ohio where she stayed as the guest of Mr and Mrs Gibson Bradford.

Clara Wood Barnaville Ohio Mrs Gibson Bradfield

Woodstock Hosts City Guests At Wender Residence

Mr Louis Wender, Mr Harry Lovett, and Mr Frank Feinburg were guests of Mr and Mrs William Wender in Woodstock yesterday, sharing a social visit.

Louis Wender Harry Lovett Frank Feinburg William Wender Woodstock

Handley High Faces Brunswick in Saturday Baseball Game

Mr Albert Larrick and the Misses Bernetta and Gertrude Ritter drove to Brunswick Saturday afternoon to attend a baseball game where Handley High School played Brunswick.

Albert Larrick Bernetta Gertrude Ritter Brunswick Handley High School

Brown Clark wedding usher named from Shenandoah bank

Robert Glaize of Shenandoah Valley National Bank will serve as usher at the Brown Clark wedding. The ceremony is set for Wednesday evening June 10 at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South.

Robert Glaize Shenandoah Valley National Bank Brown-Clark Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South

Miss Marshall Stryker and Miss Grace Larrick Travel to Martinsburg

Miss Marshall Stryker and Miss Grace Larrick motored yesterday to Martinsburg where they spent the evening with friends.

Marshall Stryker Grace Larrick Martinsburg

King Stone and Burr Harrison Visit Winchester Saturday

Mr. King Stone and Mr. Burr Harrison of Washington motored Saturday to Winchester where they spent the evening.

Mr. King Stone Mr. Burr Harrison Washington Winchester

Edward Conner Improves After Illness

Mr Edward Conner has been seriously ill for some time but is somewhat improved according to the latest report.

Edward Conner

Apple crops suffer light damage in Green Orchard area

Mr. John Livingood reports that the Apple Pie Ridge district suffered only slight apple damage from yesterday's storm. Local farmers note minimal losses and expect a quick recovery as the weather clears.

John Livingood Green Orchard Applie Pie Ridge

Ryan couple attend fifth national convention of park commissioners

Mr and Mrs W A Ryan travel to Skyland in Page County Virginia for the fifth national convention of park commissioners with local coverage noting their participation and location.

W. A. Ryan Skyland Page County

Pinkney Arthur And Dab Ney Harrison Visit Frederick

Messrs Pinkney Arthur and Dab ney Harrison spent Sunday with friends in Frederick Maryland, enjoying the day in casual company and local surroundings.

Messrs Pinkney Arthur Dabney Harrison Frederick, Md

Boyd family guests at Jack Hotel during valley trip

Mr. William J. Boyd and family of New York City were guests last night at the Jack Hotel while spending a few days touring the valley.

William J. Boyd New York City Jack Hotel

Mrs Oscar Brown Plans Strasburg Visit

Mrs Oscar Brown and her young daughter Dorothy Elizabeth travel to Strasburg for a week to visit the former's parents Mr and Mrs W O Latz.

Oscar Brown Dorothy Elizabeth Strasburg W. 0. Latz

Huff and Birmingham Families Spend Weekend in Luray

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Huff and Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Birmingham, with their son Albert, visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Judd in Luray Virginia for a weekend gathering.

J. H. Huff O. T. Birmingham and Albert Mrs Thomas Judd Luray,Va

Opequon Visitor Mr J W Richard Arrives in Town

Mr J W Richard of Opequon visited the town today, a brief social note reporting his appearance and reception.

J. W. Richard Opequon

Notable visitors lodge at George Washington Hotel

Mr J Gordon of New York City Mr A W Sullivan of San Antonio Texas and Dr D M Riley of Washington spent last night at the George Washington Hotel during a valley tour.

New York City A. W. Sullivan San Antonio Texas D. M. Riley Washington George Washington Hotel Valley

Agnes Moler Spends Day in Charles Town

Miss Agnes Moler spent today in Charles Town visiting local sites and enjoying a brief outing. She toured a branch of the town library and stopped for coffee at a downtown cafe.

Agnes Moler Charles Town

Mrs Mosley and daughter stay with Eb ert in Kath leen Florida

Mrs R Mosley and her daughter Miss Virginia Mosely of Kathleen Florida are spending several weeks at the home of Mrs John Ebert on North Main Street.

Mosley Virginia Mosely Kathaleen Florida John Ebert North Main Street

Miss Lina Higgs Spends Weekend with Relatives

Miss Lina Higgs visited relatives at Vaucluse for the weekend.

Lina Higgs Vaucluse

Miss Adele Metz and Mrs Sherrick Return From Washington

Miss Adele Metz and Mrs W R Sherrick have returned from Washington after spending the weekend there. The trip included sightseeing and meetings, with remarks on the pleasant visit and plans for future engagement.

Adele Metz W. R. Sherrick Washington

Miss Grace Barreck Returns Home From Visits

Miss Grace Barreck returned to her home here today after visiting friends in Richmond and Washington, continuing a brief trip that included multiple social stops and reunions.

Grace Barreck Richmond Washington

Mrs Lewis Marshall Attends Funeral of Mrs Logan

Mrs Lewis Marshall arrives to attend the funeral of the late Mrs Logan and will stay as a guest of Mr and Mrs Shirley Carter at their West Water street home.

Lewis Marshall Mrs. Logan Shirley Carter West Water Street

Miss Lillian Pitcock Guest of Mrs. Nellie Brill

Miss Lillian Pitcock spent the day as a guest of Mrs. Nellie Brill at Middletown.

Lillian Pitcock Nellie Brill Middletown

Byrd Campaign Aide Spends Weekend With Family

Mr. Lester D Arnold tied to Senator H F Byrd campaign HQ in Richmond visited with Mrs Arnold and their children over the weekend here, strengthening local ties during the political stretch.

Mr. Lester D. Arnold H. F. Byrd Richmond Mrs. Arnold

Pacific Nations Meet For Peace in Pan Pacific Conference

New York reports the Institute of Pacific Relations will hold its first conference in Honolulu from July 1 for two weeks with seven nations represented. Ray Wilbur announces a non political, unofficial Pan Pacific gathering to discuss common issues arising from growing intercultural contact and to consider a permanent institute modeled after Williams College.

New York Pacific New Institute of Pacific Relations Honolulu Ray Wilbur Leland Stanford University American Group John D. Rockefeller, Jr Bernard M. Baruch Wallace M. Alexander World Peace Fundation of Boston A. Lawrence Lowell Harvard University W. Cameron Forbes Philippines Institute of Pacific Relations Hawaii Frank C. Atherton Institute of Politics Williamstown Mass Permanent Institute Wilbur Japan William Allen White Mary E. Woolen Mt. Holyoke College Robert Lynch San Francisco Chamber of Commerce

Cailleaux Presents Financial Measure in Parliament

Paris May 25 Finance Minister Cailleax introduced a finance bill to balance the budget. The measure was referred to the finance committee for report after the chamber assembled this afternoon.

Associated Press Paris Chamber of Deputies Cailleax Chamber Finance Committee

Man Wanted In Cottage Killing Claims An Alibi

Newburyport Massachusetts May 25 Harry A Kirby hunted in the cottage murder case involving Miss Aida Heyward the shooting of Mrs Emma Townes and a cottage fire in Winthrop Maine was captured. He admitted being the sought man but denied killing Heyward claiming he found and moved the body to a Watertown cottage then later moved it again and invited others inside before declining to explain movements since last Tuesday night.

Associated Press Newburyport Mass Harry A. Kirby Aida Heyward Emma M. Townes Winthrop Maine Kirby Jane Gary Watertown Maas Miss Heyward Mrs. Townes

Letter Purportedly By White Claims Shepherd Guilty

Chicago May 25 A letter said to be by Rob ert White missing witness in the Shepherd murder case was made public by Assistant State's Attorney Savage. The writer claims he is just commencing to fight Shepherd and his gang and accuses them of forcing a statement. Mailed from Philadelphia, authorities seek White.

Associated Press Chicago Robert White William N. Shepherd Savage Shepherd White Philadelphia

Publication of Income Tax Lists Upheld by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled newspapers are not guilty of violating law by publishing income tax lists. The Kansas City Journal-Post and Baltimore Post won lower-court appeals, affirming public access to tax data the Internal Revenue Service provides for public inspection.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court Collectors Internal Revenue Kansas City Journal-Post Baltimore Post Congress Internal Revenue Bureau

Woodshock men to work in West Virginia oil fields

On their way to West Virginia oil fields, E. V. Bauserman of Woodstock Virginia and W. L. Mattson of Charleston West Virginia, who had been studying at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden Colorado, left after a short stay to undertake special work in the oil fields for an extended period.

E. V. Bauserman Woodstock W. L. Mattson Charleston W. Va Colorado School of Mines Golden Colo West Virginia

Society Notes: Virginia Teachers College Visit at Harrisonburg

Miss Mary Louise Steele a student at State Teachers College Harrisonburg spent Sunday afternoon at home of Mrs Steele 711 South Braddock Street with roommates Miss Nine Hayes of Roanoke and Miss Doris Mills of North Carolina and Mr and Mrs Warren Denton of Harrisonburg.

Mary Louise Steele State Teachers’ College Harrisonburg Miss Nine Hayes Roanoke Doris Mills North Carolina Warren Denton

President Coolidge Recovers From Indigestion

President Coolidge, fully recovered from Saturday indigestion, returns to the White House after a weekend Mayflower cruise. He resumes his daily workload and is described as feeling well, with a long schedule confirming his condition.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge White House

Warning on Bundle Day prompts careful delivery

Warning by local committees urges residents to mark bundles clearly for Red Cross or Near East aid and not to leave unmarked clothing at doors. Collection starts at 9 am with high school drop points listed in Stephens City Middletown Gore and nearby towns.

Red Cross Near East Winchester Frederick County Near White Stephens City Middletown—High School Jee Ee Williams Mount Wile Gore Gaines Mellwee's White Oil Lamp Clear Brook

Death of Mrs Mary R Calvert in Maryland

E D Calvert a Baltimore Ohio Railroad supervisor leaves for Charlestown Cecil county Md after notification of his mother Mrs Mary R Calvert death following long illness She was in her eighty sec on year survived by two sons B D Calvert and John R Calvert and two daughters Mrs J L Ward and Mrs Joseph Menchy plus 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren Funeral 9 30 tomorrow at Methodist Episcopal Church Charlestown with interment in Charlestown cemetery

E. D. Calvert Baltimore Ohio Railroad Charlestown Cecil Ecty Mary R. Calvert John R. Calvert Wilmington Del J. L. Ward Elkton Joseph Menchy Methodist Episcopal Church

Ambassador Houghton Presents Venerable King In Formal Dress

London May 25 The American ambassador Alanson B Houghton was formally presented to King George at St James Palace this morning. He appeared in ordinary formal dress rather than knee breeches, a departure from some predecessors.

Associated Press London Alanson B. Houghton King George St. James Palace

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