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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1915

Page

3

Winchester Inn For Sale In Winchester Virginia

By authority of a trust deed dated October 2 1911 and recorded in Good book 7 at the Clerk of the County Court Winchester Virginia a sale by untike auction will be held in front of the County Court House at Winchester on Saturday December 4 1915. Rental holders of the deferred purchase money bonds secured by the trust deed authorize the sale.

Rs. S. B. Perkins Corporou Winchester Jnc H Ebersole Frederick Va Tka. m

Winchester land description on Stewart Street for Gila Inn site

A 1915 notice describes parcels on Stewart Street in Winchester. It notes a front of 462 feet 10 inches, depth back 1086 feet on the south and 1096 feet on the north, with a rear width of 488 feet 10 inches. The description identifies the Gila Inn frontage and surrounding lot measurements.

Winchester Irnn Gila Inn Stewart Street

Winchester Inn Near Ister Station Described in Detail

The Winchester Inn sits on a hill above Ister near the Ohio Railroad and Cumberland Valley Railseae stations. It is a solid brick three story building with a finished basement and an airy attic above the third floor providing cool rooms.

Ister Cumberland Valley Railseae Winchester Inn

Modern Hotel Property with 83 Rooms and Porches for Sale

Property listing describes a hotel with 83 outside bedrooms 10 servants rooms 8 public rooms and extensive porches. Highlights include a large 40 by 60 foot dining room lofty lobby and a light airy kitchen with modern plumbing and city sewerage. Sale terms require one third cash and two bonds totaling two thirds with a $33000 debt secured by a trust deed. October 16 4w.

Public Sale of Insurance Policies in Clarke County

Special commissioner under a 1915 Clarke County decree will auction at Berryville Court House on Saturday October 28 1915 at 11 a m two life insurance policies for Geo W Garvin. A Northwestern Mutual 10 year renewable term No 641348 dated Sept 27 1905 for 1000 dollars premium 13 86 paid to Sept 27 1915. A Germania Life Insurance Co 20 year dividend policy No 214631 dated Nov 22 1902 from 1900 for 1000 dollars premium 29 80 paid to Nov 21 1915. Policies viewed at Winchester office. Cash on day of sale.

Circuit Court Clarke County Court House Berryville Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co George W. Garvin Toutine Limited Germania Lifensurance Co New York Geo. W. Garvin RMS Winchester Robtt. Barton, JR

Absolute divorce action in Winchester 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 absolute divorce and alimony. An affidavit states the defendant is not a Virginia resident and he must appear within fifteen days of publication to protect his interest. A copy will be published weekly in The Evening Star Winchester at the court house front door by November 1 1915. Clerk B Beverley.

Corporation Court Winchester Emma Thomas George Ttomas George Thomas Virginia Star Srecpmiye Sar Evenii R Este B. Beverley Harry H. Lynch Laura C. Morgan George Morgan

Bids Invited for Electric Street Lighting in Winchester

Winchester Virginia calls for sealed bids to supply electric street lights for five years from June 1 1916. The plan includes 75 to 100 lamps of 1200 candle power, 25 to 100 lamps of 80 candle power, and 150 to 200 additional 80 candle power lamps with lighting rules and payment assurances. Bids due October 29 1915, with $1000 bid bond and $2000 performance deposit.

Winchester Virginia Eight Committee

Stomach Troubles and Digestive Relief Beverage

Digestion described as largely mechanical with stomach weakness affecting digestion. A non secret remedy named guarana with iron cod liver extractives and beef peptone is touted for blood purification and nourishment, offered in a 4 delicious native wine. It claims to aid those with stomach troubles.

Guarana

Trustee Sale of 128 Acre Virginia Farm Postponed

The trustee to settle a deed of trust on 128 acres near Stephens City Frederick County Virginia postpones sale to October 30 1915 at the same Winchester location. It covers a dwelling barn and outbuildings with growing crops reserved terms require one third cash and two annual payments with promissory bonds and a deed of trust to secure payment. The buyer assumes interest from the day of sale.

Frederick Cty Stephens City Gardner Grim Ater Berg H. Ebersole Frederick Y

Manors and Haywoods Wed in Harrisonburg Ceremony

Miss Marguerite Manor daughter of the Inte W. E. Manor and Dr. Hubert Haywood of Raleigh were married by Rev. H. S. Osburn at the Protestant Episcopal Church in Harrisonburg. Best man was Benbury Haywood. bridesmaid party included Betsy Haywood and Mary Dorsey Sipe. Uncle J. D. Manor gave the bride. Josephus Daniels sent a wedding gift.

Marguerite Manor W. E Hubert Haywood Raleigh, N H. S. Osburn Harrisonburg Benbury Haywood T. E. Sebrell, Jr Betsy John Haywood Mary Dorsey Sipe J. D. Manor New Market

Union Bank sues T M Conner and Ida Conner Correll 1915 suit

In Frederick County Court a suit by Union Bank of Winchester Virginia seeks a judgment of 502.02 dollars plus interest from July 31 1915 and costs. T M Conner non resident is ordered to appear within 15 days of publication. notice to publish weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star Winchester Virginia and be posted at the county courthouse front door by October 18 1915.

T. M. Conner Ida Conner Correll J. K. Correll J. E. Correll Union Bank of Winchester Union Bank Virginia Evening Star J. W. Baker, Jr Ward & Larrick

Will contest to determine Wood heirs in Winchester will

In the Corporation Court of Winchester in vacation on August 24 1915 executor W P McGuire seeks to construe the will of Sarah Knox Wood and determine distributees and shares while settling accounts. Nonresidents Lola M Wood Nina Von G Wood Eleanor M Campbell Duncan J Campbell Zachary T Wood Marie Wood Brickell J Trist Wood Minette Wood are ordered to appear within fifteen days to protect their interests. The order will be published weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star Winchester Va.

Virginia Corporation Court of Winchester W. P. McGuire Sarah Knox Wood Lola M. Wood Nina von G. Wood Eleanor M. Campbell Duncan J. Cmpbell Zachary Taylor Wood Marie Wood Brickell J. Trist Wood Minatte Wood Ace Nina ¥On G. Wood Eleanor,m. Campbell Duncan J Marie . Brickell J. S. Wood Minette Wood Nina von Wood Dana J. Campbell Zachar Taylor Wood Arie W. Brickell Evening Star Winchester J. P Beverley Barton & Barton

Basques Traced to Ancient Egypt by Language Study

A century of research on Basques failed to link them to Europe until a detailed language analysis revealed Egyptian origins. The migration dates back so far that legends offer no clues, highlighting a remote past for this distinct people.

Egypt

Focused effort amid idle chatter and distractions

A Christian Science Monitor reflection notes people struggle to concentrate on current tasks while preoccupied with next job, sales, or night’s remarks. The piece warns time slips by with little work or study accomplished.

Christian Science Monitor

Serious Affliction and Germs Consume Biggins

The dialogue portrays Biggins obsessively reading about germs and health concerns. A companion notes there is little hope for him as germs haunt his thoughts and fear dominates his mind. The exchange highlights illness anxiety impacting daily life.

Biggins

Wireless telephone spans 4900 miles coast to coast

AT T engineers with Navy officials achieved a world record in wireless telephony by transmitting the human voice from Arlington Virginia to Mare Island California and to Honolulu Hawaii. The test linked wire and wireless paths, with executives including Theo N. Wall and John J. Carty participating and Secretary Daniels praising the results.

Washington, D. C Honolulu Pacific Ocean Arlington Mare Island Navy Yard San Francisro California American Telephone and Telegraph Company United States Navy Theoore N. Wall Mare Island Dey Street New York Mr. Vail John J. Carty Carty Mr. Carty Bancroft @heralds Murray Crane Western Electric Company San Francisco Sey Mare Islan London Navy Department Atlantic Pacific Coast Daniels Telephone Company The Electric Company Signal Corps Army Navy John Mills United States Pearl Island Hawaii Lloyd Espenschied American Telephone Telegraph Company Fapenmoeschied Mills Vas Paris

Turley Dies in Romney W Va at 48

Winchester reports the death of Charles William Turley aged 48 at his Romney West Virginia home after a long illness of pulmonary tuberculosis. He leaves a widow and two children. The funeral was led by Rev. Dr. Brooke at the Presbyterian Church and burial followed at Indian Mount Cemetery Romney. Turley belonged to an old Hampshire County family with ties to Winchester.

Winchester Charles William Turley Presbyterian Church Indian Mount Cemetery Turley Hampshire County

Location

The Gunner's Mate asks to locate the range while the Landiubber confirms the enemy ship is about eight blocks east and around the corner.

Mt Williams Items Tells Local Visiting Totals

Mt Williams Virginia October 20. Mrs B R Clowser and child Mary visited at Mr J M Orndorffs home. Mrs J M Orndorff and daughter Miss Marie Orndorf visited their mother Mrs Mary I Clowser on Sunday. Miss Ima Williams spent an afternoon with Mrs H W Orndore. Miss Martha W Moore visited Saturday and Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs G F Moore. David Moore visited Mr R C McDonald one day. Mr and Mrs David Moore were guests of Mr and Mrs G Moore on Sunday.

Mt, Williams, Va B. R. Clowser Little Mary J. M. Orndorff Marie Orndorf Mary I Clowser Ima Williams Martha W. Moore Mrs. G. F. Moore David Moore R. C. McDonald G. ¥. Moore

Desirable Winchester Property to be Sold at Trustee Auction

Desirable city land and a double brick business dwelling in Winchester Virginia to be sold at public auction on Wednesday November 8 1915. The property fronts Piccadilly street 38 feet and runs 102 feet. debt totals 4000 with interest from 1914 and 1915. One third cash due sale day with balance in one and two years. James P. Reardon trustee.

Roy Kohlhausen Pearing Corporation Court City of Winchester Virginia County Court House Piccadilly Street Gald Street Willis Oscar Barr Jas. P. Reardon Rouss Avenue

Protracted meeting and school opening in Gainesboro area

Gainesboro Virginia reports a protracted meeting underway at Green Spring led by Rev. Van Derlinden with Mrs. Clevenger and family visiting. Prof. C. H. Harper and Miss Katie Evans opened the local school Monday with 34 scholars enrolled.

Greenspring van Derlinden C. H. Harper Katie Evans

Capt Schneider Leaves for Boston to Resume Duties

Capt Henry Gennelder a government leather inspector has left his home on South Brad dock street due to rheumatism and will return to duty in the quartermaster's department in Boston where he has been stationed for years. He is better but still feels faint rheumatic pain in his hands.

Henry Gennelder South Braddock Street Boston Mass Quartermaster’s Department Captain Schneider

Public Sale of Valuable Winchester Property by Deed of Trust

Public auction to sell a parcel with a frame building and store room in Winchester Virginia at 11:00 a.m. The lot fronts 30 feet on Piccadilly Street and 67 feet deep on East Lane. The sale follows a June 9 1918 deed of trust from Chas W ers and wife to trustee John M Steck. Terms require one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments with notes secured by mortgage. Debt secured is $600 with interest from 1918.

Sasigee RG Williams Hon K. Russell RO Ty. Conrad Chas. W. Ers Jno City of Winchester Piccadilly Street East Lane Fast Lane Fred. L. Glaiz Charles W. Rogers Fred. L. Glaize

Mrs Galt Opposes Women Suffrage in Washington Visit

While President Wilson supported granting voting rights to women in New Jersey, his fiancée Mrs Norman Galt announced in Washington that she is against women voting. The contrast highlights a split among allied figures over the suffrage issue.

Wilson Princeton N. J Norman Galt Washington

Administrator Named in Estate of R N Sale

An order from Giorperation Court directed by Judge T W Harrison appoints W A Sale as administrator of the estate of his father the late R N Sale. Bond of 900 with approved security posted. Appraisers named.

Giorperation T. W. Harrison W.A. Sale R. N. Sale

Moonshiners Plead Guilty in Fort Smith

Moonshine defendants plead guilty in Fort Smith Arkansas on October 20 as reported by wire. proceedings involve multiple defendants and government case against illicit distilling operations.

Fort Smith, Ark Geven

Cases Pleaded Guilty to Illegal Manufacture and Sale of Whiskey

Defendants pleaded guilty to illegal whiskey manufacture and sale. They face sentencing on Friday.

Family visit precedes Florida return from Battle Creek

Mr EB DeCamp and his daughter Mrs Horate Keyes of St Peters burg Fla, after spending the summer in Battle Creek, Mich, visit Capt FM Davis superintendent of the National Cemetery before heading back to Florida for the winter.

EB. DeCamp Horate Keyes St. Petersburg Fla Battle Creek Mich R Opew FM. Davis the National Cemetery Florida

Reverend Hammack Preaches at Mount Olive and Fairview

The nestor Dr Hammack will preach Sunday at Mount Olive Church at 10 30 a m and at Fairview Church at 3 p m Rev Wee H Sampsell will preach at Palley Q Quarterly conteranss.

Hammack Will Mount Olive Fairview Nestor Wee H. Sampsell Palley Q

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winchester Inn For Sale Splendid the Winchester Inn Council John M. Steck Common Council Inchester Weihester Winester Oeu Witn Mguire John Sworper Fred Oss Light Committee Herbert S. Larrick Dr. Haywood G Miss Manor Josephus Daniels Secretary of the Navy Circuit Court of County of Frederick American Telephone and Telegraph Co Chas. W. Turley Romney Eral Rom Dr. Brooke MT. Williams Rey James P. Reardon Gainesboro Capt. Schneider Guy Realty Rosenberger Winchester, Va Kirschbaum Vogue A. B. Kirschbaum Philadelphia Ryan Orndoff Court Hous Fresh By Express Livick’s Drug Store N. Main Street Livick's Garry John A. Spaid E. Piccadilly St W. M. Smalts & Son Wire
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