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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1915

Page

2

Winchester Court Orders Reference of Real Estate Case

Decree from the Corporation Court of Winchester dated August 7 1915 refers the Hoffman et al real estate matter to Master Commissioner in Chancery to determine shares values liens and possible sale or division. Publication set in The Evening Star for four weeks with attendance required and final date September 21 1915.

May Nelson Hoffman Et Als Corporation Court City of Winchester Leslie O. B Markell John K. Markell Nelson V Markell Elizabeth L. A. Stine Tcily Virginia J. Tavenner Intancery Iayneh, and Inc Breck Corporation Court of Winchester McGuire Sarah Knoxood M. Wood Nina von G. Wood Elan M. Campbell Duncan J. Cmp Zachary Taylor Wood Marie Brickell J. Trist. Wood Mine Wood Sarah Wood Lola M. Wood Nina Woody Eleanor M. Camptrell J. Campbell Zachary Taylor Marie Wood Brickell J. Trist Minette Wood Nina von Leanor M. Campbell Dan Campbell Woo Brickell J. Trist Wood the Wood Doe Ther Evening Star Beverley Barton Lula Elliott Et Als Jas. W

Giver Keeps Stamps Receives Official Acknowledgment

Authorities have received the stamps from the giver, confirming delivery and official acknowledgment of receipt. Details remain sparse as officials verify authenticity and origin of the shipment.

Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for recovery

A Missouri woman, Martha Seavey of Unionville, reports severe fennan trouble and weakness improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says doctors failed and credits the product with restoring health. The letter emphasizes confidentiality and invites others to write for guidance.

Lydia E. Pinkham Shionville Martha Seavey Unionville Missouri Trydia F. Pinkham Lydia FE Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Condition of the Blakemores Improves After Wreck

Harrisonburg Va Sept 29 The condition of all five persons injured in the automobile wreck of W Blakemore near Mdaburg last Sunday is very satisfactory This morning no new injuries appeared and the parents are regaining normal health The injured are Mr and Mrs W H Blakemore their daughter Miss Blanche Blakemore their son Byron Blakemore Jr and Lenage Gatewood

Harrisonburg W. HB. Blakemore Misa Blanche Blakemore Byron Blakemore, Jr Lenege Gatewood

Turmoil at Wilson veterans speech causes temporary halt

President Wilson spoke to Grand Army of the Republic veterans at Amp Emery last night when seating disputes sparked a near riot. Ushers and officers clashed with older soldiers over vacated seats, forcing a 15 minute pause before order was restored.

Wasilington Wilson Wak Grand Army of the Republic Amp Emery Ian

Must Be Shot Says Utah Law

Joseph Hillstrom will be executed by shooting on October 1 under the court sentence. Governor Spry notified Washington of the order after a pardons board meeting rejected protests that Hillstrom lacked a fair trial. Hillstrom was convicted of killing J. C. Morrison and his 17 year old son, a Utah grocer.

Salt Lake City Utah Joseph Hillstrom William Spry State Department Washington W. A. F. Ekengren Spry Hillstrom Board of Pardons J. C. Morrison

Miners Rescued as Water Floods Pennsylvania Shaft

In Pottsville two of eleven miners trapped yesterday by rushing water in the L. N. mine near Pottsville were rescued. Nine remain inside the flooded shaft with rescue operations described as highly hazardous and unlikely to succeed quickly.

Pottsville

Two Presbytery Meetings Held at Hanging Rock

The Winchester Presbytery met in Hanging Rock Hampshire county West Virginia with full attendance Rev M A Ray preached the opening sermon Rev M B E Hansel was elected moderator The home mission report shows all fields except two supplied with regular service Ordinance for Licentiate W D Wolfe to pastor Burlington and Greenland Gap churches on October 3 adjourned meetings planned for Woodstock in spring and Charlestown during Synod week The Hanging Rock hospitality impressed attendees and preaching was of unusually high order

Star Winchester Hanging Rock Hampshire County W. Va M. A. Ray Piedmont M. BE. Hansel Gerardstown Home Mission Committee Presbytery W. D. Wolfe Burlington Greenland Gap Woodstock Charlestown

Negro in Jail Charged With Serious Crime in Md Scene

In Hagerstown Maryland Edward Pratt, a Black man, has been jailed since September 17 on a warrant from Rappahannock County Virginia authorities for criminal assault against Eunice Butler on April 15. Pratt denies his name at first, then accepts it but seeks proper requisition papers. He fears mob violence when transferred and awaits Virginia action expected by week’s end.

Hagerstown King Edward Pratt Rappahannock County Virginia Eunice Butler Pratt

Two Operations On W. B. Cornwell In Baltimore

Mr. W. B. Cornwell Romney lawyer and longtime illness due to gall stone obstruction led to an urgent trip to Baltimore. At Johns Hopkins Hospital he initially improved delaying surgery. Sunday morning two operations were performed to remove gall stones and address a related complication.

W. B. Cornwell Baltimore Johns Hopkins Hospital

Kidney Pills Claim Restored Sleep and Health

O D Wright of Rosemont Nebraska reports kidney pain and disturbed sleep. after using Koley Kidney Pills a 50 cent bottle restored health. The ad claims the pills relieve rheumatism and back ache and are sold everywhere.

Nis O. ‘D. Wright Rosemont, Neb

Night Orders For Antitoxin In Virginia

Richmond news reports the Virginia State Board of Health sets up a night detail to supply diphtheria antitoxin after hours. A single staffer remains on duty at headquarters to handle calls and immediate shipments, with direct invoicing by the manufacturer to speed delivery at wholesale prices.

Richmond State Board of Health

Sunday Sermon Slams Sabbath Worshipers in Paterson

Billy Sunday at a farewell service in Paterson New Jersey attacked churchgoers who worship on Sunday while cheating during the week. He said going to church does not make a man a Christian any more than going to a garage makes him an automobile citing the Washington Star in the quote.

Billy Paterson N. J Washington Star

Marriage License Issued for Baker and Barnett

A marriage license has been issued at the county clerk's office to Alexander M. Baker and Susan Kinzel Barnett, both residents.

Alexander M. Baker Susan Kinzel Barnett

Winchester Athletic Club Forms in Shenandoah Valley Bank Building

A group of Winchester men organized the Winchester Athletic Club in the Shenandoah Valley National Bank building. Officers named were R. T. Barton Jr. president G. E. Fans ler secretary and Marshall Baker treasurer. A gym parlor reading room baths and game rooms will be installed. Membership open to any local young man with fees yet to be determined.

E. ¢. Yost Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Athletic Club R. T. Barton, Jr G. E. Fansler Marshall Baker

Chiles Loses Mule After Night Injury

Mr Samuel M Chiles of Kernstown loses a valuable mule after it was kicked in the leg by a horse and later found with a broken limb. The mule had been housed for the night and had to be killed.

Samuel M. Chiles Kernstown

McGuire Returns From Island Visit

Dr. W. P. McGuire, who stayed at Fishers Island Conn and Edgartown Mass, has returned from his vacation. Local report notes he resumed duties after the trip.

W. P. McGuire Fishers Island Conn Edgarton Mass

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Etta Annie Fa Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank of Winchester Plain Af Merce Stik Blakemores W. Blakemore Mdaburg Capitol Park Capitol Park Hotel Cuj.c Union Station Leon BookJet W. T. Knight Powhatan Penn Ave 18Th and H Sts N. W State War Navy E. C. Owen ST. Hilda’s Hall Bishops of the Dioclese Episcoal Harpers Ferry Mariah Pendleton Duval Charles Town Stuart Hall Rous Phomas & Messer Altimoré St Wilson Mae Vane Smane Lamon Potitain Geld Peste Reis Ber Kel Wm. B. Cornwell Iry Fd Wrigley Wrigley’s Horner Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co Kesner Bldg Chicago United Mls Billy Sunday MR. Chiles Valuable Realty Frederick County High View Jas. W. Elliott Herbert S. Larrick Circuit Court Theta H. Gold Perenta Rexall Orderlies Miller's Drug Store West Water Street
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