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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1921

Page

7

Public Sale of Valuable Farm Lands in Virginia

Special commissioners will sell at public auction in Warrenton Virginia on October 29 1921 at 12 noon two Fauquier County tracts totaling about 201 acres. Tract 1 111 acres on Blue Ridge land conveyed to Joseph W Bowles Jr. Tract 2 90 acres adjoining Tract 1. Properties offer bluegrass pasture with separate sale and high bidder. Terms one third cash day of sale, balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust. Board and officers of the chancery court oversee this sale.

Fauquier County Blue Ridge Mountains Berrys Ferry Paris Joseph W. Bowles C. M. White Circuit Court Olivia B. Yerby Circuit Court of Fauquier Co

Big Scout Troop Split Reorganizes Into Three Units

The largest U S Boy Scout troop is divided into three crews of 32 boys each with three officers per unit. John K Brown H C Lacy Roy Cather and Rev Clarence Woods named scoutmasters. Potts will assist until January 1 and aid startup.

United States National Headquarters R. T. Barton Graham Rosenberger H. R. Potts Scout Council John K Brown C. Lacy Roy Cather Clarence Woods H. C. Kerns Adrain Mason B. C. Fansler Irving Cater Lawrence Hollis Potts W.W. Glass F. K E. Clerk C. V. Eddy Col Bryan Conrad W. S White E. B. Cooper R. L. Gray Stewart Bell C. E. Koontz George H. Heist

For Sale a Young Horse Application A H Miller

For sale a young horse offered by A H Miller. Lost: alligator leather folding pocketbook with about $60 to $70. Reward of $20 offered at Star Office.

Star Office A. H. Miller

Greasers Stab American Consul at Salina Cruz

Lloyd Burlingham, American consul at Salina Cruz Mexico, was assaulted and stabbed by unidentified assailants in the consulate last Monday night. His injuries are two wounds in the left arm and not considered serious. The Mexican foreign minister expressed regret and vowed to aid in apprehending and punishing the attackers.

Associated Press Washington Lloyd Burlingham Salina Cruz Mexico State Department

Heaviest Fall Frost Reported in Shenandoah Valley

The morning frost was the heaviest of the season with white ground in low areas and potential damage to late vegetables though some weeds may survive. The frost date arrived about 16 days later than typical, with October 10 usually the area’s frost date per Weather Bureau data.

Weather Bureau Shenandoah Valley

Three Dead in Florida Storm

The Tropical storm sweeping across Florida has left three known deaths, per a Tampa Tribune four-page edition printed at Plant City and received in Orlando early today. The report notes the fatalities occurred during the peninsula-wide storm over the past several days.

Associated Press Orlando Florida The Tampa Tribune Plant City

Masons Attend Virginia Conclave in Richmond

Messrs A M Baker and C Vernon Eddy travel to Richmond for the Grand Commandery Knights Templar annual conclave. Eddy also attends the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons convocation. Baker is past right eminent grand commander. Eddy is junior warden and may be promoted to grand senior warden with new election.

Messrs A. M. Baker C. Vernon Eddy Richmond Grand Commandery of Knights Ten Virginia Eddy Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Baker Knights Templar

Work Resumed on Church Improvements on South Main

Work has resumed on improvements to the Church of the Sacred Heart on South Main Street. Foundations for a rectory enlargement are being laid, an arched passageway will connect church and priest’s home, living quarters will be rearranged, and a new larger heating system installed. The project began after Rev. Thomas A. Rankin became pastor last summer but was delayed.

Church of the Sacred Heart Thomas A. Rankin

Leaves for Norfolk in early winter travel notes

Miss Lida A. Tarrant formerly of Washington leaves for Washington then Norfolk for part of the winter. Mrs Rebecca T. Coiner and daughter Alda Coiner of Waynesboro depart after visiting Miss Grace Orndorff. Miss Georgie Wierman returns to her family home. Mrs H N Peery comes from Lynchburg with aunt Miss Anna Marable. Mrs T J Orndorff heads to Philadelphia to visit her niece Mrs Clifton Bull.

Lida A. Tarrant Washington Franck Baker Orkney Springs Norfolk Miss Tarrant United States Navy Rebecca T. Coiner Alda Coiner Waynesboro, Va Grace Orndorff T. J. Orndorff Georgie Wierman Philadelphia Clifton - Bull

Women Invited to Attend Braddock Street Revival Services

Interest grew at Braddock Street Methodist Church as Virginia Woolen Company employees attended in a body. Announced that due to requests from ladies, they may attend Thursday and Friday night services, with all ladies and girls invited to attend. Afternoon meetings are also conducted for ladies.

Braddock Street Methodist Church Virginia Woolen Company

Personal Notes From Harpers Ferry And Nearby Towns

Miss Ruth Poston and her sister Mrs Esther Ritter spent the afternoon with friends at Harpers Ferry West Virginia. Mr John L Krider of Baltimore is visiting and staying at Hotel Evans. Dr and Mrs J J Pittman and daughters Eleanor and Josephine of Charles Town and Dr and Mrs T A Williams of Middletown spent a day with Dr Williams' parents Mr and Mrs J Hunter Williams. Mrs C Howse of Washington arrived this afternoon and visits Capt and Mrs Lewis F Cooper on North Washington Street. Mrs Stanley E Harmer left this afternoon for a short visit with friends in Charles Town West Virginia.

Ruth Poston Esther Ritter Harpers Ferry W. Va John L. Krider Baltimore Evans J. J. Pittman Eleanor and Josephine Charles Town T. A. Williams Middletown Mrs. C. ©. Howse Washington Capt Lewis F. Cooper North Washington Street Stanley E. Harmer W.va

Marriage License Issued for Grim Chapman in Virginia

A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon at the county clerk’s office to Albert H. Grim widower formerly of Frederick county now of Nineveh Virginia and Miss Manilla May Chapman daughter of George Chapman of Stephens City. Mrs B F Prince returning from Baltimore. Mrs Nettie Ryan and Mrs William R Willis back from Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania visit. Miss Stowers Red Cross executive secretary leaves for Washington on Red Cross business.

County Clerk’s Office Albert H. Grim Frederick County Nineveh Manilla May Chapman George Chapman Stephens City Nettie Ryan William R. Willis Louis Ryan Wilkesbarre Miss Stowers The Red Cross Washington

Healing Cream Claims Quick Relief for Head Colds

Soothing antiseptic cream alleviates catarrh by penetrating air passages and reducing swelling in nose and throat. Clogged nostrils open, restoring breathing. advertised as a trusted remedy from a product known for over fifty years endorsed by millions.

Ely

Public Auction of Jefferson County Farm Under 1921 Mortgage Decree

By decree of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County West Virginia entered October 7 1921 the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction in front of the Court House Charles Town on November 19 1921 at 11 oclock a m The 148 acre farm near Summit Point two and a half miles west with improvements a dwelling barn outbuildings and a good well Wheat crop recently planted to be included with possession April 1 1922 One third cash balance by bonds or full cash option Two authorized special commissioners bond filed with clerk

Circuit Court Frederick County W. W. Bowles Gdn Lee R. Grim Admr Warrenton Virginia Circuit Court of Jefferson County West Virginia Co. F. Wall Lloyd L. Watson Court House Charles Town Summit Point Said Swimley Station C. W. Conrad Geo. M. Beltzhoever, Jr

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