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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1927
Page
6
The Star lists local wholesale and retail market prices for commodities. Readable figures include flour, corn, meal, bran, mixed feed, hay, oats, and butter with stated ranges and per unit costs.
An old admonition warns workers to avoid taking excessive wages, arguing such pay is not just and belongs to the rightful recipient per divine or chancery standards. The quoted line, attributed to a sage in Grit, emphasizes ethical pay and justice across generations.
An ad argues skinny men should use McCoy's Tablets to gain at least five pounds. It promises an ironclad guarantee: if after four 60 cent boxes or two one dollar boxes there is no weight gain or satisfactory health improvement, the druggist will refund the purchase price.
Reform advocate Gee urges churches to help curb crime after a baffling murder case, asking if faith institutions are involved or complicit. The Houston Post Dispatch reports on the call for moral action and community vigilance.
A 153 acre Canterbury farm near Stephens City Virginia, once owned by A E Payne, is to be sold at public auction on November 26 1927 at 11 am in Winchester. Terms call for one third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn. Deputy Clerk Blanche Noonan certifies bond by M M Lynch as Special Commissioner.
In Frederick County Virginia the executrix of A E Payne and Department of Publication are involved as the court orders a commissioner to report on the estate. Tasks include listing real and personal assets, convening creditors, settling accounts, determining debts and priority, identifying beneficiaries and shares, with a notice of a November 9 1927 meeting at 45 West Boscawen Street Winchester.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia Ethel M Lonas is named as the defendant in a suit for divorce a vinculo matris monii on grounds of desertion for three years. The order requires her appearance within ten days after publication and directs weekly notice in Evening Star for four weeks plus posting and mailing of the order.
Public auction of the two story home at 911 North Cameron Street Winchester Virginia. Sold as part of Mollie F Fletcher et al Decree One third cash day of sale with remaining payments in one and two years secured by deed of trust and insurance. Court officials M M Lynch James P Reardon Corinne Barnett.
Notice in the Frederick area newspaper that a public notice of an execution in the County of Frederick will be published weekly for four weeks. The decree details require interested parties to appear at 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on November 28, 1927, at the city office to present evidence, papers and vouchers. Commissioner in Chancery, Lee Harrison & Harrison, Attorneys.
Warren Rice trustee announces a public auction in Winchester on November 12 1927 at 11 AM. The sale offers two parcels near Nain Frederick County with four acres and one acre respectively, including improvements. Terms require one third cash, balance in two annual installments with 6 percent interest.
Special Commissioner Herbert S. Larrick will auction unimproved land known as the Charles Wormley Lot in Stephens City Va at Peoples Bank on Oct 25 1927 at 2 pm. Terms: one third cash with the balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and purchaser bonds. Deputy Clerk Blanche E Noonan notes bond approval per decree in the chancery cause Willis C Robinson vs Charles E Wormley heirs et al.
As agent for the heirs of Isaac J. Lamp deceased the undersigned offer for sale at public auction in front of the Court House in Winchester Virginia on November 26 1927 at 12 M a 170 acre timber land tract in Back Creek District about 9 miles southwest of Winchester acquired by Isaac J Lamp by deed dated April 7 1888 from John J Williams Special Commissioner and recorded in Deed Book 104 434 Terms of Sale One third cash balance in one and two years with interest from day of sale secured by a deed of trust. Mrs Jennie Lamp Agent for heirs of Isaac J Lamp deceased Auctioneer A G Swanson
Clean dwelling offered for sale on Main Street. Well located tenement building currently rented yielding 10 percent. Price 7500. Also offering choice building lots with sewer water and electricity at low prices and easy terms to home builders. 18 Rouss Ave City.
Mrs G Hegmann of 228 Schaeffer St reports relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Herb Medicine with Pills for Constipation. She says many women suffer similar conditions and offers to provide more information and testimonials upon request.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs and throat troubles. It claims creosote plus healing elements soothe membranes and attack germs, with a money back guarantee if relief isn’t achieved when used as directed.
Public auction on the farm of the late Henry P. Busey located two miles east of Winchester near the Winchester and Berryville Turnpike. Sale at 10 a m on Saturday November 5 1927 includes 3 horses 2 colts 2 cows 2 heifers 1 brown wagon and bed and numerous farm tools and household effects. Admin'r Duvall Dunn and partners note cash terms and no removal until paid.
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