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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1915
Page
4
The Frederick County Democratic Committee unanimously adopts a statement confirming the August 4 1916 Democratic primary was legal under state law. It urges all voters to support the party nominees in the November election amid serious state politics.
A Virginia political column argues Republicans will gain seats in 1916 while Democrats defend state policies. It blames school book changes for rural backlash, notes tax reductions since 1889, and praises Democratic governance despite GOP attacks. A separate voter appeal urges Frederick county readers to back Harry Byrd for the State Senate, praising his character.
A speaker confesses altered perception after Halloween with visions of a cow in a tree and a blue horse, blaming delirium and mirages from a babbling brook. The piece humorously questions sanity while musing that a wise man would seek expert help for these phantoms.
A vivid Halloween poem describes moonlit grass shadows and a faint window tap. The speaker anxiously calls a loved one to return as a ghostly presence lingers outside on Hallowe en.
Announcement of the marriage between Myrtle Chrismore, daughter of Lew Chrismore, and Gillard H Lineberg, son of H Lineberg, solemnized October 27 at the Presbyterian manse in this city by Mev. J. W. Lacy.
Mr Walter Bossemaan left this morning for the east on a business trip after staying in the city. T W Mathews the apple buyer of Glasgow has taken an apartment at Hotel Evans. Mrs John P Campbell left for Baltimore after visiting her mother in the city. Several Altoona guests motored in and were hosted at Hotel Evans. Residents and visitors from Fredericksburg Round Hill Havana and Martinsburg lodged or registered at Hotel Evans or Hotel Jack during weekend travels.
A Baltimore doctor offers a home treatment for eczema ringworm rashes and related skin conditions. Use a medicated ointment and a cake of resin soap at a total cost under seventy five cents. Apply twice daily with a thin layer and light bandage if needed to soothe itching and burn and restore clear skin.
A refreshing shave is promised with thick creamy lather from a resinol shaving stick. The product contains soothing Resinol medication noted for tender faces, appealing to men seeking gentle facial care.
Public auction in front of Winchester Court House at noon offers two story house and lot at 232 E Piccadilly St with about 25 by 121 feet. Purchaser pays one third cash and two annual installments with bonds secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Lynch as trustee and Bowen as auctioneer.
Election Day is Tuesday Nov. 2 a legal holiday and Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Va will be closed that date. All paper maturing Nov. 2 may be paid Wednesday Nov. 3 1916. William G Hardy cashier.
Heirs of Jesse Fries offer several farms and town plots for sale at public auction in front of the Court in Winchester Virginia on November dates. Properties include the Home Farm north of Winchester with orchard and timber, the Aging Run tract near Winchester, a Bell land tract near Cedar Grove, and multiple house lots in Winchester with various outbuildings and springs. Possession not until 1916, terms require one fourth cash and the rest in three installments with interest and deed of trust.
Union Bank of Winchester and Farmers and Merchants National Bank in Winchester Virginia will close Tuesday November 2 a legal holiday. All paper maturities due that day may be paid Wednesday November 3 1916.
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