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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1913

Page

3

Copenhaver Will Probate Records Executors Named

The will of Camillus J. Copenhaver, who died recently on West Monmouth Street, has been admitted to probate. Executors John J. Copenhaver George J. Copenhaver and Michael J. Copenhaver qualified with $2,400 bonds. The will directs payment of debts and bequest of all personal property to wife Mary T. M. Copenhaver for life with real estate to her during life and to be divided among heirs after death. Signature proven by M. M. Lynch and Oscar H. Lewis.

Camillus Copenhaver Monmouth Street Corfioration Court John J George Michael Copenhavér Mary M. Copenhaver Messrs. M. M. Lynch Oscar H. Lewis

Bagthorpe Sultan Sold for Ten Thousand Dollars

The prized stallion Bagthorpe Sultan, twice winner of the US championship, sold for 10000 dollars in cash. Acquired as a colt in England by Henry Fairfax of Oak Hill Loudoun County, he grew to become America’s champion and sire of fine horses. The buyer was the Pabst Stables of Milwaukee, with Richard Sterfker of New Jersey arranging the deal.

Fina Bagthorpe Sultan United States England Henry Fairfax Oak Hill Loudoun County America Fairfax Pabst Stables Milwaukee Wisconsin Richard Sterfker New Jergers Berryville

Detectives Seek Assailant in Grafton Teacher's Death

Pittsburgh dispatch reports detectives and relatives search Oakmont Saw Creek and Verona hills for the attacker of Pauline B Loos a Grafton W Va school teacher whose body was found in the Allegheny river A postmortem notes a violent struggle with the assailant leaving bruises.

Pittsburgh Pauline B. Loos Grafton W. Va Allegheny River Oakmont Saw Creek Verona

Remarkable Care of Dysentery

I was attacked with dysentery about July 15 and used doctors medicines with no relief. I grew weaker and weighed 145 pounds dropping to 125. After two months I was advised to try Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Two bottles gave me permanent relief. B W Hill Snow Hill NC. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain B .W. Hill Snow Hill N. C

Local Personal Notices From City and Surroundings

Mr. Henry H Littie returns from New York after several days away. Mrs. Jack Reynolds and her two sons arrive from Baltimore and stay with her mother on North Main Street. Miss Amy Rhodes returns to Middletown Virginia after visiting the Rice home. Mr. J L Maphis back from Baltimore on railroad business. Mr and Mrs Spiker of Washington visit the Gearing home in the west end. Eastern city visitors depart noon for Rock Enon Springs for a stay. Mr M Alexander of Rothwell Cold Storage Company is visiting his home this week.

Jack’ Reynolds Baltimore North Main’ 'Street Amy Rhodes Middletown L.E. Rice Spiker Washington James Gearing West End

Halls Catarrh Cure Advertised by J Cheney Co

An old advertisement claims Halls Catarrh Cure cures catarrh by internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It touts a perfect combination of tonics and blood purifiers with testimonials and credentials from J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.

Hail Quack Medicina Thasommtey J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio

Measure Aimed At Mexicans Referred By Senate

The Senate foreign relations committee referred to a sub committee a bill by Senator Smith Michigan to deport foreigners who conspire against other governments while in the United States. The bill is seen as aimed at certain Mexicans in the country.

Washington Senate Committee On’ Foreign Relations Smith Michigan United

Pastor of New Christian Church to Dedicate Building

A pastor will lead the dedication of the New Christian Church tomorrow morning. Members of the congregation and local residents are invited to attend as the church opens for worship and community events.

New Christian Church

Cardui Helps Woman Regain Health Amid Family Strife

A distressed woman recounts failing health and medical doubts until Cardui restored strength and weight. She credits eleven bottles for being able to work again and praises Cardui as the best medicine for women.

Ras WC Hicks Mym Cardus

Stone Bridge Notes Reflect Local Then and Now

Miss Virgie Hibbard returns near Winchester after a week’s chat with Miss Virgie. Mr R A Atkins and daughters Katherine and Nettie visited Riverton area. Sunday guests at the Armel home included Harry Allamong Charles Hibbard and Arthur Armel. Charles Grim of Boyce stayed with Arthur Armel. Henry Hughes visited his sick mother in Woodberry. Armel family ties noted as Berryville attendance continues.

Stone Bridge Virgie Hibbard Fiera Winchester Virgie Harry Allamong Charles Hibbard Arthur R. Armel Charles H. Grim Boyce Arthur’ Armel Here Henry Hughes John Armel Armel Berryville

Baltimore Wholesale Prices Today

Baltimore prices paid in wholesale markets include wheat at 92 3 4 for spot and August, corn with no quotations, hay with No 1 timothy at 18, standard timothy 17, No 1 clover mixed 16, No 1 clover 14 1 2. Eggs Virginia and nearby firsts per dozen 23, butter fancy creamery 28 1 2, choice 27 1 2, Virginia dairy prints 20 21. Live poultry prices cover chickens, hens 16, roosters and stags 10, spring large 18, small 21, ducks old 12, spring 8 pounds and over 14, pigeons per pair 25c.

Yreen the Star Baltimore Virginia

Four Million Dead Flies Bought In Harrisburg Campaign

Harrisburg civic club officers bought four million dead house flies to fuel a monster swatting drive in the capital. The club paid five cents a pint for the flies and distributed literature warning of the dangers of flies around homes.

Transfer of Realty Deed Recorded on Braddock Street

A deed admitted to record in the Corporation Court transfers B F Strosnider interest in property on the east side of South Braddock Street to William G Hardy for five dollars and other consideration.

Corporation Court B. F. Strosnider South Braddock Street William G. Hardy

Glynn Threatens to Seize New York Governor’s Office

Albany reports Lieutenant Governor Martin Glynn prepares violent measures to eject impeached Governor William Sulzer from the executive chambers. Glynn signs as acting governor and plans to administer pending Sulzer’s impeachment trial while his cabinet backs Glynn.

Albany Martin H. Glynn William Sulzer New York Glynn Sulzer Sulher

Franklin Unable To Raise $10,000 Bond In Federal Case

Sam Franklin a mulatto held on charges under the federal white slave law remains jailed in Harrisburg awaiting the September term in Lynchburg. He was denied bail after a hearing before U S Commissioner Tavenner with a $10,000 bond set. Franklin's wife, a Filipino, departed to attempt to raise funds, owning property in Burlington Vermont but likely insufficient to cover the bond.

Sam Franklin Rhean Frederick E Country Wirter Harrisburg United States District Court Lynchburg Franklin United States Tavenner Federal Grand Jury Burlington Vermont

Quart of Honey. Bee Flight Distances Calculated

A bee culturist reports data for Popular Mechanics showing a quart of honey requires about 48 000 miles of bee flight. He notes that in peak month a colony's workers may accumulate flights totaling around 475 200 miles for ten quarts of honey.

Earth Moon

Taft quips about ribs in older age memory joke

In a light exchange with Senator Nathan B, President Taft jokes that aging will let him see his ribs again, a quip captured in Popular Magazine. The humor contrasts Taft with a joke about fat turning thin and remembering old acquaintances.

Taft Nathan B White House Prestit Scott Mr. Taft Popular Magazine

Public sale of lands in Frederick County Virginia

Public sale to the highest bidder at Winchester Virginia on a Wednesday in July for Birmingham and Randallson tracts comprising about 365 acres. Parcels sold first then whole, with two dwellings on the Randallson tract and a Birmingham tract with wells garden and timber. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal annual installments secured by deeds and insurance. Special commissioners include Cushwa Reardon Lynch Steck Williams and others.

Frederick County Virgil M. Cushwa Sonus Va C. Palsiter City of Winchester Virginia Birmingham Ambrose ’. Painter Randelon Sn Bank Front Royal

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Ywirgin Richmond Fronou TA von Ts Buick Auto Livery Co W. E. Huntsberry Mgr Huntsberry South Main St Footer Footer’s Dye Works Cumberland, MD Etta Annie Grim Heller’s The Evening Star Publishing ‘Co C. J. Copenhaver Henry H. Littie J. L. Maphis Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Rock Enon ‘Springs M. ‘Alexander Rothwell Cold Th Onfc Catarra WM. T. Walters Seeqine Co Simmons Liver JAMES @. REARDON M. M. Lynch John M. Steck R. Gray Williams Jeer Harry R. Kern R. T. Barton Robert A. Hutchinson R. M. Ward George 8. Harrison Victor Cushna Ambrose C. Painter James P. Reardon J. W. Baker, JR Wrecereys Sale
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