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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
4
The Frederick County Democratic Committee declares the August primary legal under state law and urges all voters to support Democratic nominees in the November election. The resolution, passed unanimously on September 4, 1915, names district officials and constables involved in the party apparatus.
Fragmented readable text notes a political squabble over Mrs Hay and the defense program with reference to Republicans and anti administration factions reacting to a perceived victory. The snippet hints at partisan tensions and public sentiment but lacks concrete events or outcomes.
The article reports that Hay endorses President Wilson’s defense program and supports expanding the U S Army, aligning with Senator Chamberlain’s approval of a regular continental force over 1,000,000 within six years. It argues preparedness is essential to guard national interests amid European conflict.
Summit Point West Virginia October 28 News brief lists residents visiting relatives including Mrs L D Glasscock returning from Loudoun county. Visitors include Oakley Brandenburg from Baltimore and Mr and Mrs Charles Higgs Middleway with Mrs Henry Carper. Additional guests at Burns near Charles Town and at William Smallwood home include Mr Owens Miss Grace Owens Edith Carper and Alpha Peer. Edith Henry visiting friends.
Deeds and papers filed in the Frederick County Circuit Court clerk’s office include transfers such as Elizabeth Pendleton Porter to M. Gibson Porter for land in Stephens City for 1625 dollars and other conveyances to church trustees and individuals in various districts with nominal sums. Heir lists for Aaron Dunlap and R. Bruce Muse filed by personal representatives accompany these records.
Arthur Larrick of Rock Enon Springs and Florence Jordan of Mount Jackson Va., quietly married at the bride’s home on October 21 in a United Brethren ceremony. The couple will reside in Rock Enon Springs after a brief honeymoon and reception.
An old advertisement touts a 10 cent box of Colgarets Cascaret to cleanse the bowels liver and stomach while you sleep. It claims relief from bad breath indigestion sallow skin and headaches and urges use by both adults and children for regularity and improved well being.
Mr and Mrs Lagona Darlington and Mrs Ace Hawkins with their families from Martinsburg motored to Cedar Grove in the county last night and were guests of Mr and Mrs J Grant Clark. Mr Ernestrk Hawkins accompanied them.
Mr and Mrs Frank Sublett of Harrisonburg Virginia married today and were registered in style. The couple's formal entry recalls a traditional ceremony.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal cure for the whole body claiming pure blood improves muscles and tone. It asserts superiority over other medicines for complaints such as serofala catarrh rheumatism dyspepsia and loss of appetite and urges readers to buy today from druggists.
Bank announces closed on Tuesday November 2 1915 due to legal holiday. Paper maturities due that day may be paid Wednesday November 3 1915. Signed INO W RICE cashier Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester VA and Fuller cashier Farmers and Mechanics National Bank Winchester VA.
The heirs of Jesse Fries deceased offer eight farms and houses at public auction in Winchester at three dates in November 1915. Properties include the 182 acre Home Farm with orchard and timber, the 67 acre Gold Tract, the 139 acre Stone House tract, the 178 acre Babb Run tract, a 122 acre tract, the 86 acre Bell land, a village house on North Frederick Turnpike, a Nain lot with Chrismore tract, and two additional Winchester city lots. Possession for Frederick county lands March 1 1916. Winchester tenants may occupy until March 1 1916 with rent to purchaser from Dec 1 1915.
One-fourth cash on day of sale and balance in three equal annual installments. Deferred payments secured by three bonds at 6 percent interest payable in one, two, and three years and a deed of trust on the insurance policy on the buildings. Purchasers may pay more than the required cash portion.
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