Protests Roar as Jefferson Board of Trade Stock Suit Starts
A Jefferson County Circuit Court case against Charlestown stock subscribers to the Charlestown Board of Trade has sparked profanity and uproar. Defendants, many from Charlestown, failed to pay annual installments on stock bought in autumn 1914. Creditors seek recovery of unpaid subscriptions, amid accusations of extravagance and mismanagement by board officials.
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Jefferson County
Charlestown
J. W. Shipman
Tred2
Executor's Sale of Residence and Store Room in Winchester
The executor offers for sale at public auction in front of the Court House, Winchester, Va, on Saturday October 7 1916 at 12 o clock M the property of the late David Ss Glaize Nos 23 and 27 south side of E Piccadilly between Main and Market streets. The lot measures about 56 feet on Piccadilly and 159 feet deep with 90 feet frontage on the alley and right of way to Market Street. Improvements include a nine room brick residence with bath modern conveniences a store room a large stable and more. Terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in two equal annual installments secured by purchaser bonds a deed of trust and insurance policy. possession given immediately. Maurice M Lynch Executor Elizabeth B Glaize dec d Duvall Dunn Auctioneers.
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Court House
Winchester
David Ss. Glaize
E. Piccadilly
Market
Piccadilly Street
Market Street
Miss Grace Jackson Recovers From Tonsil Operation
Grace Jackson of this city, a missionary for the Methodist Episcopal Church South, underwent tonsil removal in an Atlanta hospital a few days ago and, according to a letter received today, is recovering well.
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Hastonsils
Grace Jackson
Atlanta
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Knight Buys Farm North of Charlestown
Mr. Charles Knight formerly of the Lewis Jones Knitting Company has purchased a farm several miles north of Charlestown West Virginia. He and his family moved there last week. They were accompanied by Mrs Knight’s parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Randell of South Market street who will help with housekeeping in the new home.
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Charles Knight
City
Lewis Jones Knitting Company
Charlestown
W. Va
Unclaimed Letters at Winchester Post Office
List of undated letters remaining for week ending September 9 1916. Recipients include Ray Baker Mrs Nerinée Cole Jonie Cornwell Mrs John Kline S A Mullikan Miss Grace Shepard Alexander Williams Mrs Lottie Waite J W Sibert Postmaster requires one cent per day for each daty received.
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Winchester
Ray Baker
Nerinée Cole
Jonie Cornwell
John Kline
Grace Shepard
Alexander ‘Williams
Lottie Waite
Sibert
P.M
Doan’s Kidney Pills Praised By Winchester Builder
J H Cooper a Winchester carpenter tests Doan’s Kidney Pills for backache and kidney relief saying they regulate kidney action and quickly ease a lame back. The advertisement notes the product costs 50 cents and is sold by dealers, with Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as the promoters.
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Winchester
J. H. Cooper
Carpenter
S Braddock St
Doan
Cooper
Foster-Milburfi Co
Praps
Buffalo
N. Y
Claude Kitchin and Party Visit Valley in Winchester
Representative Claude Kitchin of Scotland Neck North Carolina with Mrs Kitchin Claude Kitchin Jr and friends arrived by motor from Washington and stayed at Hotel Evans before heading to Staunton where the young Kitchin will attend school He is the House majority leader and a prominent figure in Washington politics.
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Claude Kitchin
Scotland Neck
N. C
Kitchin
Claude Kitchin, Jr
Winchester
Washington
Evans
Staunton
Congress
Fair To Open Harness Meet With Eight Trots and Pacing Races
The program lists eight trotting and pacing races each worth 300 dollars, four running events at 125 dollars, two 10 dollar prizes, and a mule race worth 15 dollars. Motorcycle events pay 20 10 and 5 dollars while the walking race offers 5 and 2 dollars. Wednesday features a 2 25 pace and a 2 20 trot with entries including Mary Jane Robert Julia M Major Purcell Prince Constant and others.
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Tom Cannon
Veteram Racing
Mee Connor
Mary Jane Robert
Barr
Winchester
Julia M
Lawn Stock Farm
Charlottesville
Major Purcell, Jr
P. Boyd
Cuban Burns
Fred. Swert
Newburne
N. C
Opposition to Administration's Preparedness Program Cited
A fragment notes opposition to the administration's preparedness program, referencing dissent within political factions and suggesting broader policy contention.
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Sion
Fall Show by Sea Grove Brothers Prompts Regional Acts
Sea Grove Brothers stage an early fall show featuring Main Galant J W Holtzmacr Mordecai Javins Brothers and others across Woodstock Virginia Washington D C and Charles Town West Virginia with acts by Rock Allie C C Waters Tony Woodrow J W Clark and Lady Avon.
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J. W. Holtzmacr
Woodstock
Mordecai
Javins Brothers
Washinngton
Ty Coreagh
Javiis Brothers
Washington
Marchand
Field Brothers
Rock- Allie
C. C
Sea Grove Brothers
New Gooils
Conductor Norris Givent New Bar Conductor Norris Givent
Conductor Norris Givent New Bar Conquetor B. Frank Norris of Brunswick Maryland receives a promotion to run Shenandoah Specials Nos 6 and 15 between Brunswick and Lexington. He has served fifty years with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and expects to begin soon after a recent illness. Conductor Thomas Phafen shifts to Harrisonburg Lexington local runs while W H Winkley joins the Shenandoah district above Harrisonburg.
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Conquetor B. Frank Norris
Brunswick
Baltimore
Shenandoah
Lexington
Norris
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Thomas Phafen
Harrisonburg
W. H. Winkley
George W. Oates Dies at Whitacre Farm
George W. Oates of the Milton farm near Capon Bridge Hampshire county West Virginia died suddenly last week. Funeral services were held by Rev P J Lawrence United Brethren Church. He was about fifty and survived by a widow formerly Miss Mellon and several children.
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Whitacre
George W. Oates
Milton Farm
Capon Bridge
Hampshire County
W. Va
Fairview
P. J. Lawrence
United Brethren Church
Oates
Uge
Mellon
Optimistic Thought on Shame in Asking and Learning
A concise reflection contrasts shame in asking with the gain of learning. It argues that curiosity and inquiry drive growth, while fear of judgment hinders progress, urging open dialogue and persistent self-improvement.
Baltimore Market Prices Reported for Butter Poultry and Crops
Local market bulletin lists butter creamery and wholesale prices, live poultry including chicks and roosters, corn, hay, oats, rye, and potatoes with regional references to Baltimore markets. Prices shown reflect closing figures and provide ranges for various grades and sizes.
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Ebu
Baltimore
Choice Creamery
Pasa
Virginia
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Maurice M. Lynch
Elizabeth B. Glaize
D. Duvall & Dunn
MR. Knight
Sunlight
Peter McNeil, Hagers
Gerstown
Mid
Anna Ballard
Will Groves
Chester, Va
W. E. Miller
Ington
D. C
Bill Lyles
Ton
Lady Glifton
Jarvis Brothers
Washington, D. C
S. Boswell
Portsmouth, Va
Prince Constant
R. M. Henry
Robert B
Robert Barr
Winches
Ter, Va
Gourdiani, Fred. Wert
Newberne
N.C
Sarah Kelly, Fred Wert
Deeda Tinker, Lenge and
Herbert
Hagerstown
Baron G
BE. Miller
Tane G., W. E. Miller
Morgan
Washington, D.C
Lady Avon
M. D. Rouse
Boswell
Portsmouth
Norris Givent
Capital
Capitol Park
W. T. Knight
Kirschbaum
Ryan & Orndoff
Dunsmore
Santa
Sime
G. P. Read, Inc
Duane St
New York
Ting
Consiuim
Bett
Sat
Sie
Arnival
Lovett Sisters
Winchester Fair
William P. Massey
Jann
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