Washington Street Repairs Kept From Final Turn
City council weighs South Washington Street improvements amid pressure from residents near Clifford and Gerard streets. An authorized ordinance on repairs passes first and second readings as officers report August figures and a county claim is approved. Judge T. W. Harrison elected Handley Fund trustee. A proposal to expand film censor power prompts a special committee to meet with mayor and solicitor.
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South Washington Street
Clifford and
Gerard Streets
Snyder
Carter
Judge Harrison
Holmes Conrad
Handley Fund
Major Conrad
TW. Harrison
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Harrison
M. M. Lynch
Washington Street
Gerard
Clifford
Reardon
Lynch
Equity Improvement Company
Handley
Council
Supt
S. P. Hayslett
Street Department
Cork Street
Market
Kent
Committee On
John H. Snyder
Frederick
Great Crowd at Fair Draws Thousands to Clean Midway Shows
The fair features a wide range of first class acts including teeth and mouth performances by Laurette Sisters and the Four Bards. Hank and Mandy provide free laughable highlights on the hay ladder, while H. K. Green and Brother display women’s suits and portiers. Ramsey and Orndorff showcase fall fashions as Grove Brothers unveil ladies suits and rugs. Prince’s Selz Royal Blue store and Co E Huntsberry present the latest footwear for all.
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Ryan
Will Contest In Winchester Court Over Sarah Knox Wood Will
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of Winchester in vacation on August 24 1915 executor W P McGuire seeks to construe the will of the late Sarah Knox Wood determine distributees and their shares and settle executor accounts. It is ordered Lola M Wood Nina Von G Wood Eleanor M Campbell Duncan J Campbell Zachary Taylor Wood Marie Wood Brickell J Trist Wood Minette Wood not residents of the state must appear within fifteen days after publication to protect their interests. The order will be published weekly for four weeks in The Evening Sun Winchester Va.
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Virginia
Corporation Court of
Winchester
W. P. McGuire
Sarah Knox Wood
Lola M. Wood
Nina von G. Wood
Eleanor M. Campbell
Duncan J. Campbell
Zachary Taylor Wood
Marie Wood Brickell
J. Trist Wood
Minatte Wood
Actelaw
Minette Wood
J. B. Beverleey, Glerk, Barton & Barton
Snake incident interrupts wheat unloading in Tulpehocken
In Tulpehocken township Edward Bickel's barn sees copperhead of three feet five inches emerge from the last sheaf as grain is unloaded. George B. Gerhard and William E. Oxenreider assist. Oxenreider lifts a barrel and the snake is killed by an ax blow to the head.
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Rehrersburg
Edward Bickel
Tulpehocken
George B. Gerhard
William E. Oxenreider
Oxenreider
Bickel
Sawed Off Sermon Hits Orchard Metaphor
A fragmented note refers to Eve biting the apple and the consequences spreading through the orchard as other fruit react with a wary outlook and irreversible change.
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Tar
Zz Vee Ee Tan Wants Column
Zz Vee Ee Tan seeks a new column assignment at the newspaper. The editor is reviewing possible topics and deadlines.
Germans See Advantage in War, Acknowledge Possible Peace
Berlin reports say Germans view western and eastern fronts as difficult but solvable and expect peace only if Allies admit Germany as victor. Observations quote Germans of all ranks and note warmer U S ties, with most Americans in Berlin agreeing German attitude toward the United States has improved.
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Berlin
Germany
America
United States
von Bernstorff
Calf Elizabeth Delights Winsted in Unlikely Piano Recital
In Winsted Connecticut a calf named Elizabeth, owned by Mrs. Minnie Snell, has become the center of a quirky musical tale. The animal reportedly mooed along to piano music and later tapped notes with her nose, prompting daily sessions on a linoleum patch. The calf’s first recital for friends ended awkwardly.
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Winston
Conn
Winsted
Minnie Snell
Warren
Uncle Eben Reflects On Honesty In Bluffing
Uncle Eben quips that peace comes from admitting you are beat before convincing the other man he is wrong, illustrating a folksy view on honesty and strategy. The line blends humor with a practical lesson about confidence and fair play.
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Uncle Eben
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Garish
James P. Reardon
Tion
Commissioner of the Revenue
General Street
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Mr. Gray
Ward
Fenders
Steck
Messrs
A. T. Jones
W. A. Bell
Midway
Hank and
Mandy
Laurette Sisters
H. K. Green and Brother
S. L. Laren
Brill and Ritter
Ramsburg Auto Supply Company
REAT
Winchester Fair
Lexhit
Agri
Itill
U. S. Cavalry
Harry F. Byrd
Pleasant Hill
John Kiersey
Stanford
Mabel Ridabock
U. S
Elizabeth
Towit
Menzin Town
London
the Quality Shop
Ryan & Orndoff
Nunnally
Express
Livick’s Drug Store
North Main Street
Livick’s
Studebaker
Dart
Ramsburg Auto Supply ‘Co
Piccadilly Street
Apple
G. P. Read
Duane Street
New York
Albion
C. L. Robinson's
Charles Town
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