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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1916
Page
5
Train arrivals at Winchester listed for weekdays with daily runs except Sundays. Schedules show morning and evening departures and note supervision by Superintendent H A Rippie and general agent.
Norfolk and Western timetable lists No. 13 9 18 a m to Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations with Pullman Sleepers and Dining Cars to Roanoke Parlor Car to Roanoke and 226 miles to Roanoke Shenandoah and Gary cafe car at Roanoke Memphis special for south points No 27 6 38 p m Shenandoah and intermediate stations No 28 9 32 a m for Hagerstown and intermediate stations Philadelphia New York connection at Shenandoah Junction or Washington
Westbound service from Strasburg lists No 23 Daily at 7 30 am Local for Harrisonburg arriving 9 30 am No 49 Daily at 12 25 Noon Local for Harrisonburg arriving 2 30 pm Buffet Parlor Car No 21 Daily 7 50 pm Local for Harrisonburg arriving 10 10 pm Eastbound No 4 Daily 7 25 am Limited for Alexandria and Washington arriving Washington 10 50 am Buffet Parlor Car No 28 Daily 9 10 pm Local for Alexandria and Washington arriving Washington 9 15 pm Parlor Car
Trustees and six commissioners by decree of the Frederick County Circuit Court dated June 20 1916 offer the public sale of I N Conner property. The sale will be held in front of the County Court House in Winchester Virginia with details drawn from the chancery case The Jefferson Rage Co versus I N Conner et al.
On Saturday October 14 1916 at 11 o clock a morning trustees Larrick Beltzhoover Ward Stickley Williams Kern Barton offer four tracts of Frederick County Virginia land near Stephens City. Tract 1 73 percent acres with dwelling and bank barn Tract 2 9 percent acres adjoining Tract 3 2 acres 8 poles adjoining Tract 1 Tract 4 130 acres with frame dwelling and barn located south of Stephens City along Valley Pike to Dunkard Church. Purchase terms require one third cash and rest in two annual installments with bonds and deed of trust and insurance. Special commissioners signers include R M Ward A C Stickley R Gray Williams H R Kern R T Barton. Court order bond certification dated August 19 1916 by J W Baker Jr Deputy Clerk.
Rev J Clinton Allard of the Paulist Fathers arrives from Washington to conduct a church mission at Sacred Heart. Masses Sunday at 7 30 and 10 30, mission opening Sunday morning, weeknight services at 7 30 with 7 o clock dawn Masses and brief instruction each morning. public welcome.
John and George Yowell of Clarke county were arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct at the fairgrounds. They were arraigned before Magistrate J. H. Lacy Jr. John was fined five dollars plus costs, and George three dollars plus costs, which they paid.
Major R H Pope of Shenandoah Valley Academy returns to the city after spending most of the summer at the Plattsburg New York military encampment. He is accompanied by Mrs. Pope.
The piece argues silos secure prosperity regardless of corn maturity or summer drought. It notes farmers with silos are expanding storage with second or third silos, urging all farmers to erect one to capitalize on good crops or weather adversity, per Kimball's Dairy Farmer.
The Hessian fly can be controlled by practical methods in Harvey County. Led by county agent F P Lane farmers organized to follow Kansas State College entomology guidance, destroying volunteer wheat and planting near the fly free date around Oct 8. Fields planted per instructions showed little fly damage, while those planted earlier or neglected suffered infestations and reduced yields. An experiment on Frank Lawton’s Newton farm showed plots sown Sept 20 to Oct 25 were destroyed early, while later plots suffered little damage. Also notes on an adjustable cow yoke made from discarded buggy tires, claimed to fit cows or calves and prevent them from bumping knees. a design sketch and assembly tips are provided.
Advice on horse care for work teams emphasizes proper rest at night in pastures near the stable and regular feeding to prevent weight loss. Quiet, routine mealtime and cleanliness after work protect digestion and overall condition, keeping horses calm and productive.
Martinsburg prohibition agents under Prosecuting Attorney W. W. Downey arrested six men and one woman on charges of illegal liquor selling. Those charged include Stanley Kidwell, George Edmunds Jr, George M. Johnson, Warren H. Ziler, Rutledge Rossier, and Mary Palmer. Kidwell Johnson and Ziler posted 1000 bond. the others remained jailed awaiting preliminary hearing.
The funeral for George W. Oates of near Capon Bridge Hampshire County West Virginia was held after a Wednesday death September 6. Services were led by Rev Earl of Capon Bridge Presbyterian Church at his home and Fairview church. He lived 48 years and left a widow and siblings J Robert Edward Walter E Fletcher J P Fletcher W E Nelson Olben Oates. He belonged to the Disciples Church and the P O S of A Capon Bridge.
A vintage advertising notice urges readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co of Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets with a self addressed return envelope Sold everywhere.
Local grocer highlights Carter's Yeast with window display and in store signage as part of a promotional push. Pete, identified by staff term, assists customers with product details and stock inquiries.
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