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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1916
Page
3
Fragmentary bank ledger text shows totals 7 Total ly, amounts 1 487 258 36 400 139 40 25 000 2 192 304 41. Mentions Wm G Hardy cashier and attestation by John W Rice R Gray Williams Stewart Bell with nonsensical punctuation.
A state corporate commission filing from Winchester Frederick County dated May 11 1916 shows capital stock figures with totals and allocations. The document lists amounts including 118,578.88 and 49,703.39 among others, totaling 250,296.61.
Rebecca Sampsell daughter of the late Nicholas and Adeline Sampsell died this morning about 3 o clock after long paralysis. She leaves three sisters Mrs Mary Gardiner of West Newton Pa Miss Jennie Sampsell of Stephens City and Miss Sallie Sampsell of Stephens City and five brothers John of Williamsport Md Charles Cronen of Stephens City Asbury and Rev Wm H Sampsell of Winchester Funeral arrangements were not fully completed.
A Minnesota article argues geese are highly profitable for small farms. Geese reach fifteen pounds in weight, sell for 18 to 22 cents per pound, and feathers add value. Profit hinges on proper range, direct parcel post shipping, and securing steady buyers like hotels and private families.
Slaked lime dusted on soil helps check slug and snail attacks in gardens. In cellars salt is effective but may cause damage when used in the garden or drips.
Fort Loudoun Seminary prepares a series of recitals at the Empire Church with a bacalaureate sermon by Rev. H. M. Moffett of Charlestown. Students perform musical and literary pieces. a toy symphony and a farce by freshmen close tonight’s program with further recitals planned for Tuesday.
Tomorrow is Decoration Day and becomes a legal holiday in all parts of the United States and possessions. Government buildings close as possible, Winchester banks and Handley Library shut. Local post office schedules: one delivery at 8 p.m., general delivery and stamp windows 11 a.m.–12 m. and 1–2 p.m., no money order business, no rural free delivery, and no night window service.
Winchester invites young men to a dance at the Winchester Inn next Friday June 2 starting at 9 o clock. Dade's celebrated Washington orchestra will provide music and refreshments will be served. The event is managed by John Stuart and Victor Arthur with assistance from Mrs. Walter T. Gore.
Rev. Dr. James Y. Fair of Richmond will deliver the Ascension day address to Winchester Commandery No. 12 at the Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening June 1. Knights from Martinsburg Charlestown Plains Berryville Boyce Millwood Winchester Strasburg and others expected to attend. A parade led by the Friendship Band will precede services in keeping with observance. Rev Dr J He Lacy will lead. offertory by Hugh S. Duffy.
Trustees offer at public auction a desirable double frame dwelling and store in Winchester Virginia on East Lane and Piccadilly Street. The property is new and well built with many rooms, suitable for boarding and a grocery business. Sale June 10 1916 at 11 am with terms one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust.
In Frederick County circuit court Eudora Keyser sues Elmer Keyser and unknown heirs of Elizabeth Keyser to collect a 2130.88 judgment with interest from 1915 and costs. The case seeks a lien on Elmer Keyser's one half undivided interest in a 265 acre Bartonsville farm, to settle partnership accounts, and to sell the farm to pay the judgment. Unknown heirs are required to appear within 15 days. notice to be published in The Winchester Evening Star for four weeks.
Prices offered today by local buyers include corn oats timothy hay and mixed hay at retail rates. barley middlings and corn cob price details. creamery butter wholesale and store packed butter rates. spring chickens old roosters potatoes and various other farm goods with prices listed. Market closes reflect the day prior publication and note corn spot and May at 78 nominal.
The notice lists poultry prices for various weights and ages, butter and dairy products with per pound quotes, hay grades No 1 and No 2 with total prices, and sheep lambs pigs with price ranges per head or per pound. It reflects a rural sale catalog aimed at farmers and traders.
A fragment discusses the earths greatest diameter not at the equator. It claims the line from a summit to the opposite side defines a diameter about 7 BS mine, naming an eminent professor as the source.
A fragmented excerpt shows characters debating an engagement and a declined match. The dialogue hints at social pressure and romantic negotiation within a dated or stylized setting.
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