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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1921

Page

7

Public Sale of Desirable Country Home in Virginia

The Circuit Court in Freder ick County orders a public auction in Winchester on September 24 1921 at noon. The property includes two tracts near Greenwood Church totaling seven acres with a five room house and two acres unimproved. Terms require one third cash and balance in two years secured by deed of trust and a policy on the buildings. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn.

Mary W. Stouffer Ann H. Ritter Court House Winchester Virginia James Ferguson Greenwood Church Peter Hamman

Keeping Youth Through Kindness and Cooperation

Miss Wight discusses Lillian Russell as a symbol of youth and charity, proposing that selflessness and giving to others preserve youth. The piece argues that kindness, not vanity, is the true fountain of youth and urges ex service men to cooperate with the War History Commission work.

Lilian Ri Lillian Russell Miss Russell Chicago Baltimore War History Commission Frederick County Ce Winchester Frederick County

Sonora Contest Promises Clean Ballot Counting

The article explains daily vote tallies from ballot boxes at H. K. Green and Brother White Palace Restaurant People's Drnet Store and Harlee Brothers. Votes are sent to Seal's Music Store for tallying and posted daily in the window. Merchants are urged to provide votes for every customer and to avoid withholding votes or giving unequal amounts.

H. K. Green and Brother White Palace People’s Drnet Harlee Brothers Seal Music Store Music

Veterans Bureau to review ex service claims in Winchester

Clerk J B Beverley of the Corporation Court received word from the Veteran Bureau in Norfolk Virginia that a clean up squad will visit Winchester to investigate all ex service claims for compensation vocational training insurance allotment and travelling pay. Ex service men should contact Clerk Beverley at City Hall before October 16.

J. B. Beverley Corporation Court Veteran Bureau Norfolk Winchester Beverly City Hall

Mellon urges tax bill of 3.234 billion dollars

Treasury official Mellon testified before the Senate Finance Committee on the Tax Revision bill proposing changes to raise about 3.234 billion. He urged repealing the excess profits tax retroactive to last January, halving transportation taxes for 1922, repealing the capital stock tax next year, cutting the top income surtax to 25 percent, raising normal corporate tax to 15 percent, replacing stamp taxes with a cosmetics and proprietary medicines levy, and keeping insurance premium taxes at half rate.

Mellon Senate Finance Committee House

Presbyterian Services Schedule

Preaching by pastor at 1 a. m. Sunday school at 9 30 a. m. Open Door Bible Class at 9 45 a. m. Evening sermon by Rev. W W Moore D D of Union Theological Seminary Richmond Va. Highland Avenue Sunday school at 3 p. m. preaching at 5 p. m.

W. W. Moore D. D Union Theological Seminary Richmond Highland Avenue

Bride visiting here from Philadelphia

Mrs. Fred Allen of Philadelphia visits friends in this city. Formerly Miss Ruth Perry, she has been married to Mr. Allen for several weeks and this marks her first visit since the wedding.

Fred. Allen Philadelphia Allen Ruth Perry Mr. Allen

Hopkins Minn Woman Praises Lydia E Pinkham Ad

A Hopkins resident recounts relief from hot flashes and nervous spells after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimonial promotes the product and invites health inquiries addressed to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.

Hopkins Minn Dia E. Pinkham Ertb Box

Sunday at the Market St. Church

The church invites the public to Sunday services and a church school session. Morning worship at 11 centers on education and religion with the sermon on Education and Religion. Evening service at 6 emphasizes welcome to all.

Farmers Fertilizer Arrives Next Week in Frederick

Mr. H- Clay DeGrange, chairman of the purchasing committee for the Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers' Association, said the first cars of fertilizer will arrive mid next week. About 20 cars have been purchased. The grade is guaranteed best, with state Department of Agriculture inspection to analyze each car on arrival. A state inspector will be sent for this purpose.

H- Clay DeGrange Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers’ Association Department of Agriculture

Honor Medal Awarded Unknown Soldier of France

The Congressional Medal of Honor, the U S highest decoration, is awarded by President Harding to the Unknown Soldier buried beneath the Arc de Triomphe. Ambassador Herrick notified France's premier Briand of the action. General Pershing was ordered to travel to France to present the medal in the name of the United States.

Associated Press Paris United States Harding France Myron T. Herrick Briand French Republic Gen. Pershing Washington General Pershing United States Army

Pennsylvania tourists visit Winchester friends

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Mellor of McKeesport Pa arrived in Winchester yesterday afternoon after touring the Virginia Valley to Natural Bridge. The Thomases are well known to many Winchester residents from previous visits.

Pennslyvania Charles Thomas J. K. Mellor McKeesport Virginia Valley Natural Bridge Winchester Thomas

Private Sale of Household Furnishings in Town

Household items include a 3 piece parlor suite in mahogany a hall rack a dining table with chairs two bureaus four pictures and a mirror all described as practically new located at 41 South Market Street sale runs from 9 to 10 and 4?

South Market St

Real Estate for Sale Farm and Homes Nearby

Real estate notice lists 66 acres near Winchester with running water, meadow, orchard and easy terms at 4500. New 6 room bungalow on large lot 4000. Good 6 room house and lot near schools for 1900. Flexible payments from 3500. Modern dwellings on extensive residential lot 1200. Numerous lots offered. Contact for best results.

Winchester

Measur ing Party at Mt Carmel F B Church

A measuring party will be given at Mt Carmel F B Church on September 13 1921 all are cordially invited to attend. Committee represents the event invitation wording.

Mt. Carmel F. B

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Riley & Son The League Shoe Store Reliable Shoes and Hosiery Hotel Chambersburg, Penna Liuzz’s Atlantic City, N. J Hotel Washington Service A LA Carte Hamburger’s N. Main St Manufacturer’s Outlet Store M. M. Lynch Duvall & Dunn Cc. Brannon Circuit Court S. J. Mathews Market House Charles Town W. Va Iagara ‘Falls Trip Harrisburg Niagara Falls Susquehanna Valley Penna Miss Wight Emma Howard Wight Sonora Presbyterian Services H. K. Green Tempest Moling & Seal Ay R Moresco Jessie Hillyard Newlin & Company
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