Public sale of a fine brick residence in Winchester
By decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia the chancery case Harriett Chapman vs Kate S Anderson and others the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction at 12 o clock noon on Saturday November 16 1918 in front of the court house Winchester a lot at 219 West Main Street between Clifford and Cork streets with a 29 feet 8 inch frontage and 188 feet depth improved by a large two story brick residence. Terms one third cash day of sale balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. M M Lynch Special Commissioner. A G Swanson Auctioneer. Court clerk J B Beverley October 17 1918.
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Corporation Court of the
Winchester
Virginia
Harciett Chapman
Kate
Anderson
Ourt House
South Main Street
Clifford
Cork Street
M. M. Lynch
FEI
A. G. Swanson
Harriett Chapman
Kate S. Anderson
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court
City of
Briscoe Divorce Case Noted in Frederick Circuit Court
In the Clerks Office of the Frederick County Circuit Court on October 3 1918 Hester V Briscoe plaintiff vs Stanley Briscoe defendant seeks divorce a mensa et. Affidavit shows defendant not a Virginia resident and he must appear within fifteen days after publication to protect his interest. A weekly publication for four weeks in Winchester Star and posting at court house front door required. A copy Teste J B Beverley Clerk.
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Circuit Court
County of
Frederick
Hester
Winchester Star
Winchester
J. B. Beverley
Flour rule violations at Rotall Grocers Winchester
Government order enforces a ration rule that for every four pounds of flour sold one pound of substitute must be included. From now on any grocer found disobeying the rule will face a heavy fine. Seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotall
Winchester
The Great Detective Solves Tungsten Ring Theft Twist
In Mrs Hyphen Ramrod's party a tungsten ring worth eight thousand dollars is claimed stolen by a guest. Detective Sheerick Bones conducts a dark room test, counting to fifty, and the ring clatters on the table but vanishes when lights return. The witness is missing and no thief found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyphen Ratrod
Sheerick Bones
Ryphen Ramrod
Ramrod
Detroit Free. Press
Make Every Day Count With Plan And Resolve
A lesson urges starting each day with a clear program and persistent follow through to achieve something meaningful. It advises resolving not to waste time on trivial annoyances and to rise above distractions for large, commanding progress. It also notes much property passes to the crown when heirs die without wills, with compassionate allowances to distant relatives or servants.
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Crown
Crown of England
Duchy of Lancaster
Why Twelve Is a Standard Unit
The numeral 12 was chosen as a standard unit because it has many factors making divisions easy. It explains why 12 remains a base despite metric efforts, as fractions were hard for primitive nations and even Egyptians used long methods, whereas 12 divides evenly into 2, 3, 4, and 6.
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Science Monthly
Test of Honesty in Public Service
A Buffalo Express editorial argues money does not buy honesty and higher pay fails to attract better public servants. It asserts raises to lure business talent often attract corrupt or inferior politicians, and that honesty is not tied to wealth or social status.
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Buffalo Express
Druggists May Sell Dope For Epidemic
Government order allows narcotic prescriptions for Spanish influenza patients to be refilled as needed. It permits morphine codeine and heroin refills until further notice when physicians note repeat if necessary and druggists record each refill date.
Virginia Conference Postponed Due to Spanish Flu Epidemic
The Virginia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, planned for Charlottesville in early November, is postponed to December 4 because of the influenza epidemic. Special orders have been sent to internal revenue collectors across Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Charlottesville
Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Relief Ad
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast acting remedy for nasal catarrh and head congestion. It claims quick relief from stuffed nostrils dizziness headaches and breathing difficulties by applying a small amount to the nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes. It promises instant relief and unobstructed air passages.
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Ely
Funeral for Pauline Cameron at Gibbons Street Residence
Pauline Cameron Colored, daughter of George and Mamie Garey, died of pneumonia last Saturday. Funeral held at 3 pm yesterday at the parents’ home 12 Gibbons Street with Rev. Oliver Wing officiating. Interment in Irrick Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Cameron
George
Mamie Garey
Gibbons Street
Oliver Wing
Irrick Cemetery
Small Farm and City Lot to Be Sold at Public Auction
By authority of a deed of trust dated March 29 1918 of record in Winchester and Frederick county Virginia a trustee will sell separately at noon on Saturday Nov 28 1918 a 25 acre farm two miles south of Winchester and a half acre city lot on Main and Bond Streets Both properties are in Winchester and Frederick County Terms require one third cash sale day and two thirds by bonds due one and two years after date with six percent interest secured by a trust deed and fire insurance on the buildings R Gray Williams Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
George Randolph
Bowles
Negley
Bufflick Road
Front Royal
Main and
Bond Streets
R. Gray Williams
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Calomel
Jackson
Shirley Carter
Dr. Caldwell
James Dills
Schenly
W. B. Caldwell
Hington Street
Monticello
Illinois
Fluenza
H. K. Green & Bro
A Marley
Devon
Collars Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc
Moling & Seal
the Strong Reliable Company Home Fire Insurance Company
Rouss Avenue
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Winchester, Va
Candy
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