Three Shot in Politigal Fight Hits Charlestown
In Charlestown DC on October 16 a Democratic primary clash at the Cy Democratic Committee rooms led to three men shot. Reports say reporter Cohen and Joseph Jack were among the wounded. Wingate was seriously hurt. National guards and militia were deployed to quell the upheaval ahead of Tuesday’s mayoral vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlbeston
D. C
John P. Grace
Tristam T. Hyde
Cy Democratic Committee
Reference of real estate in Ayfime et al case in Winchester court
The decree of the Corporation Court in Winchester Virginia dated August 7 1915 refers the case to a Master Commissioner in Chancery to ascertain the real estate owned by May Nelson Hoffman Leslie O Markell John K Markell Nelson H Markel and others the liens on the property and whether it should be divided or sold and how to distribute proceeds Notice of time and place for the commissioner to hear the matter was published and set for October 21 1915 in Winchester Virginia The notice is signed by AT TAVENNER Commissioner in Chancery and Jno M Steck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Nelson Ayfime
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
May Nelson Hoffman
Leslie O. Markell
John K. Markell
Nelson H. Markel
Wainenester
Virginia
Tavenner
Py Sommniss
Chancery
Peruna credited with cure for chronic cough
Mrs William of Chicago says Peruna cured her lifelong bronchial catarrh and cough after years of suffering. She notes night coughing and sleeplessness ended and claims many friends and neighbors use Peruna with similar results. Hern Hohmann adds credibility to the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Lincoln Ave
Chicago
Peruna
Hern Hohmann
Chamberlain
Uncle Sam Will Help Fight Fires in Virginia
The state forester announced a 2,000 grant from the U S Department of Agriculture to Virginia for forestry work this fall. Funds will pay salaries of men who travel patrols to watch for forest fires and assist timber landowners or counties, under a government aided non university program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Virginia
United States
Agriculture
Wm. E. Troutman Weds Miss Tharp
Miss Mamie Lee Tharp and William Edward Troutman were married at the Fries home near Charlestown with Rev. F. A. Tyler officiating. After a wedding supper the couple planned to move to Pittsburgh where the groom works in steel and iron, with a reception for relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Co. Fries
Charlestown
Start Big Fund For Aged Pastors Campaign
A national campaign to raise 65 million dollars for a pension fund for retired pastors across Protestant denominations is under way. The Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church leads efforts in Maryland and Washington DC, with a goal of contributing 10 million nationwide and 500 thousand from the Baltimore area, of which 200 thousand has already been raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Baltimore
Washington
Methodist Episcopal Church
Got Their Share amid Paris 1848 upheaval economic fury
In Paris during the 1848 revolution, even communists urged the Rothschild head to share wealth and warned that a financier might move from France, while Fargenie divided his own fortune amid the turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rothschild House
France
Fargenie
Typhoid Fever Confines Local Girl at Home
Miss Helen G. Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs John Miller of South Market street is confined to her home with typhoid fever. Friends offer support and well wishes as she recuperates amid concern from neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen G. Miller
John Miller
South Market Street
Mil 7
Winchester seeks bids for five year electric street lighting
Winchester Virginia invites sealed bids from bidders to light the city for five years from June 1 1916. Three lamp categories are offered: 75–100 lamps of 1200 candle power, 25–100 incandescent 80 candle power lamps, and 150–200 incandescent 80 candle power lamps with specified nightly burning hours. Bids require 1000 dollar certified check and 2000 dollar bond if awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Winchester
Lights Committee
Council
John M. Steck
Common Council
City of Bond
City of
Dodson's Liver Tone Seen as Safe Calomel Alternative
A health warning touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable remedy that replaces calomel. It claims the product cleanses the liver without causing salivation, weakness, or nausea and advises readers to switch to the harmless formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodeon
Dodson
War News Roundup From Europe and Africa
British Dardanelles casualties near 100000 with about 18957 killed. Greece will not intervene for Serbia now. Bulgarian staff claim Serbs started offensive. Teutonic forces limited south of the Danube. Greece finances by Entente to mobilize army with 6000000 dollars advanced. Five sailors escape attempt from interned German ships. Navy revokes leave. Anglo French credit loan contract signed for 500 million dollars with Morgan and bankers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Serbia
Peemier Zaimis
Bulgaria
Sofia
Nish
Paris
Danube
Athens
Milan
Norfolk
Navy Department
Lord Reading
Great Britain
Octave Homberg
Ernest Mallet
France
J. P. Morgan
American Syndicate of Bankers
When Baby Has the Croup and a Virginia Court Case
A home remedy claim for a child with croup precedes a Frederick County court notice on a Union Bank of Winchester suit. The suit seeks a $502.02 judgment against T. M. Conner and Ida Conner Correll and to attach the debt owing to the defendants. The order requires appearance within fifteen days and four weeks of publication in The Evening Star Winchester Virginia, with posting at the courthouse door by October 18, 1915.
Winchester Inn for Sale Auction Notice 1915
Under trust deed dated October 2, 1911, B. Perkins estate to trustees records in Winchester Virginia, public sale announced for Saturday December 14 1915 in front of the County Court House Winchester VA. Sale to be held by lawful holders of deferred purchase money bonds secured by the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Perkins
Corporation Court
Wichester
County Court
Winchester
Winchester Inn Property Listed For Public Auction
Saturday December 4 1915 the Winchester Inn property in Winchester has a front on Stewart Street of 462 feet 10 inches. The land extends back 1085 feet on the south and 1095 feet on the north with a rear width of 128 feet 10 inches, describing a large residential lot in the city’s most desirable section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Inn
City of
Winchester
Stewart Street
Winchester Inn Description Highlights City View and Proximity
The Winchester Inn sits on elevated ground near the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad station and the Cumberland Valley line. It is a solid brick three story building with a finished basement and an airy attic to keep rooms cool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Baltimore & Ohio
Cumberland Valley
Winchester Inn
Going Hotel for Sale With Modern Amenities and Substantial Debts
A going hotel listing describes 83 outside bed rooms and servant rooms with multiple baths, bright dining areas, a large airy kitchen, porches, and heavy modern plumbing. Terms require one third cash and two deferred notes totaling 38,000 principal with six percent interest, secured by deed of trust and insurer, with trustees named as R Gray Williams Harry K Russell and Robert Y Conrad. Sale date October 16-4w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre
R. Gray Williams
Harry K. Russell
Robert Y. Conrad
Divorce suit filed in Winchester court 1915
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on October 15 1915 Emma Thomas plaintiff and George Thomas defendant seek an absolute divorce and general relief. An affidavit states the defendant is not a Virginia resident and he must appear within fifteen days after publication to protect his interest. A copy of the order will be published weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star and posted at the courthouse front door by November 1 1915 as the next Rule Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Conner
Ida Conner
J. J. Correll
T. M. Conner
Ida Conner Correll
J. E. Correll
Union Bank of
Union Bank
J. A Col Fell
T. M Conner
Virginia
Evening Star
Winchester
J. W. Baker, Jr
Ward & Larrick
Corporation Court
Emma Thomas
George Thomas
Property Sale Under 1913 Deed of Trust in Frederick VA
By virtue of a 1913 Deed of Trust and an 1915 court order substituting J M Steck as trustee, the undersigned will sell at public auction in Winchester VA on November 6 1915 at 11 a m a 123 in- half acre tract near Bethel Church Frederick County Virginia The property includes a dwelling barn and outbuildings. terms require one third cash sale day with balance in two annual installments secured by a Deed of Trust The note shows debt of 1962 82 with interest from October 1 1915. 10-S-4w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Williset Ax
T. W. Steck
Frederick County
Circuit Court
Virginia
J. M. Steck
Court House
Winchester
Bethel Church
James H. Willis
J M. Steck
Public Sale of Insurance Policies in Clarke County Virginia
A special commissioner announces a public auction on October 28 1915 at 11 a m in Berryville Virginia for two life insurance policies of George W Garvin. Northwestern Mutual Life No 641348 a 10 year renewable term policy dated September 27 1905 for 1000 with premium 13.86 through September 27 1915. Germania Life Insurance Co of New York No 214631 dated November 22 1902 from 1900 for 1000 with premium 29.80 through November 21 1915. Policies offered separately and then together with cash on day of sale. See office in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Clarke County
Court House
Berryville
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
George W
Sep- Garvin
Winchester
Robt. T. Barton, JR
To Remove Brown Stains From Earthenware Dishes
Front earthenware dishes and plates stained by oven use are treated by soaking in strong borax and hot water to remove the discoloration. The method targets baked-on stains and aims to restore glaze clarity.
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Etta
Annie Grim
Core Wiglia
Oney Cohen
Post
Charlieston
Joseph Jack
The
Port
Wingate
Executive Committee
Manning
Miltaval Mili
Tia
Gaillard School of Languages
Mme
J. d’Estainville
Code of Virginia
Guardien Inaryland
John F. Norris
Gertrude L. M. Norris
Robert A. L. Norris
Wm. A. McCoy
B. F. Norris
J. W. Norris
Maryland
the Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank of Winchester, Va
Univer A
Wm. E. Troutman
Miss Tharp
B. L. Tharp
Kearneysville
Robert Tharp
Lillian Tharp
Bluemont
Eugene Tharp
Nannie McSherry
William McSherry
Elles
London
County of Frederick
Union Bank of Winchester
Winchester Inn For Sale
the Winchester Inn
Igat
Rockingham CO. Fair
Harrisonburg, Va
Shenandoah Valley
Dunsmore Business Collse. Inc
Staunton, VA
J. G. Dunsmore
Capitol Park Hotel
Capitol
Union Station
W. T. Knight
Powhatan
Penn Ave
18Th and H Sts
N. W
White House
State
War
Navy
E. C. Owen
Ldo Aa
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