Rail project seeks just compensation for Frederick land
In the Frederick County Circuit Court a condemnation action by Winchester and Ohio Railroad Company seeks to appoint five commissioners to determine just compensation for land in Back Creek district, Frederick County Virginia. The action cites a parcel of 562.0 feet by 20 acres? not clearly defined, and requests damages to adjacent properties from railroad construction and operations. The defendant A S Pratt & Sons Inc of Washington DC is ordered to appear October 1 1917 to protect its interests. The order directs publication in The Evening Star Winchester and posting at the county courthouse by August 25 1917.
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Beni
Backeckrial District
Frederick County
Virginia
Circuit County
Dothan
Frederick
A. S. Pratt & Sons, Inc
Washington, D. C
Circuit Court of
Evening Star
Winchester
Master Commissioner to report on Fries realty in Winchester
The Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia orders Master Commissioner A J Tavenner to report the real estate held by Jacob S Fries and Beulah D Fries including liens and priorities. He must determine fee simple and rental value and if rents will cover liens within five years, plus unpaid taxes and other pertinent matters. Notice to parties and lien creditors provided with four weekly newspaper publications. Sept 11 1917 appointment. Aug 11 1917 notice published.
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Jacob S. Fries
Corporation Court
Jacob
Fries
Beulah D. Fries
Winchester
Virginia
Experience of Thousands Proves Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The passage argues that collective experience is more reliable than a single opinion and claims that thousands have used Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds with excellent results. It promotes the remedy as prompt effective and pleasant to take and available from all druggists.
Bright Little Boy Named Higher In Memorial Notice
Ham Carson Cougill, 11 months old, died at home near Middletown on Thursday after a week of illness. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Cougill and leaves a brother, John Derrill. Funeral today at 1 o'clock from his parents' residence, Rev. Sydenstricker officiating, burial in Green Hill Cemetery, Stephens City.
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Middletown
Ham
Carson Cougill
H. A. Cougill
Carson
Packer
John Derrill
Hig Cats
Sydenstricker
Green Hill Cemetery
Stepehns City
Prices Paid Today in Grain Markets
At the Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat quotes at 2.24 and corn at 1.88. Winchester dealers offered 2.20 for wheat this afternoon.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Mrs Clevenger Dies at Welltown After Long Illness
Mrs Teenie Clevenger widow of Newton Clevenger died at an advanced age this afternoon at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jonas Chamberlain at Welltown. She was formerly Miss Baker from an old Frederick county family and had been declining for years. Funeral arrangements had not been announced by late afternoon.
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Teenie Clevenger
Newton Clevenger
Jonas Chamberlain
Welltown
Susie Rigley
Baltimore
William T. Sullivanny
National Avenue
Labor Day Observed Monday in Winchester
Labor Day is a national legal holiday on Monday September 3. Few workers will take the day off while banks and post offices close for the holiday. Handley Library will remain open.
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Winchester
Handley Library
Rev G Oliver Wing Preaches at St Pauls AME
The Rev. G Oliver Wing will preach tomorrow at 11 am and 8 pm at St Pauls AME Church on North Main Street. His evening topic is The Rich Man in Hell and the Poor Man in Heaven, followed by communion. Strangers always welcomed.
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G. Oliver Wing
St. Paul's A. M. E
North Main Street
Hell
Paid Fine and Board Bill Settled in Police Court
Lewis Sisk appeared before Justice Fultz on a charge of not paying a board bill to John E. Newlin. A $5 fine and costs were imposed and he was ordered to pay Newlin $9 for the board. He paid and was released. Numerous residents and visitors were noted arriving, leaving, or staying at the Winchester Inn, including Mrs. C. C. Atkinson from Washington and Misses Kathleen and Leslie Bitzer.
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Lewis Sisk
Justice Fultz
Mrs. C. C. Atkinson
Washington
Winchester Inn
Kathleen
Leslie P. Bitzer
Alexandria
Takoma Park
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Circuit Court
County of Frederick
Winchester and
Ot Gi Railroad Company
J. W. Baker, JR
Ward & Warrick, P. A
Martin S. Glaize
L. Jackson
Jesse Fries
Commissioner’s Office
A. J. Tavenner
Corporation Court of
City of Winchester
J. S. Wilder
T. S. Myers
W. D. Kenner
W. C. Davis
D. H. Darnell
W. E. Smith
T. J. Ritche
C. C. Southern
S. H. Eidson
Boyce, VA
Motion Pictures On
Turkey Knob Orchard
Mt. Jackson, Va
Little Carson
ST. Paul's
John E. Newlin
Bessie
Drdning
Baithhore
William H. Fredericks
Cumberland, Md
B. F. Kohlhausen
Annie M. Wilson
Pittsburgh
S. D. McDonald
B. W. McDonald
Annie EK. Ramey
Brother-Inlaw
Addison Henry
South Kent Street
Heath
W. D. Smith
Christ Church
West Water Street
Wesehington
E. Yoifen
Moore
Elizabeth A. Horsey
Charles HB. Frazier
Francis and
Charles. Frazier
Samuel H. Miller
Harrisonburg
Middlebrook
R. Feagans
Aogie
Ryan & Orndoff
Court House
van Rennslear H Green
New York City
United States
York Imperial
H. F. Byrd
John Thwaite
C. R. McCann
Treas
Ray Robinson
Secy
Winchester Cold Storage Company
H. W. Ebert
Bell Phone
N. Main St
United
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