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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1912

Page

2

Polhamus Visit Returns to Point West Virginia

Mr. C and Mrs. Polhamus returned to Point West Virginia this morning visiting Mrs. G. O. Snapp on T Avenue.

Murnan House and Lot For Sale In Winchester Va

By decree of the Winchester Corporation Court the Special Commissioner will sell at public sale in front of the County House on Market Street the house and lot owned by Annie L. Murnan. The property bounds by Keckley and Lyder in Winchester and is described as 39 by 39 feet with one hundred forty nine feet of depth. Sale on December 14 at noon with two notes for balance, secured by trust and insurance. Bond provided by R Gray Williams as Special Commissioner.

Corporation Court Winchester Virginia Charles BE. Murnan George W. Murnan Annie L. Murnat Market Street Shester William Burwell Keckley Joseph H. Lyder Annie Murnan W. ‘Rosenberge Virgin Gray Williams Richard L. Gray City of R. Gray Williams Richard L. Gray Flerk

DFATH CLAIMS A. A. PHLEGAR

Archer A Philegar, Virginia juror and former Virginia Supreme Court member, died yesterday in Bristol of acute Brights disease. He was first vice president of the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railway and counsel for Norfolk and Western and others. He received a doctor of law degree from Washington and Lee University this year. He donated one tenth of his income to orphans and charities. Survived by his wife and four children. Burial at Christiansburg tomorrow.

Archer A. Philegar Virginia Jurior Supreme Court of Virginia Bristol Bright Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway Norfolk and Western Virginia and Southwestern Washington and Lee University

Goosebone winter forecast warns of cold spells and warm spell hints

Fol lowers of the goosebone winter lore tally predictions from a Thanksgiving goose breast bone. A light breastbone suggests little snow until January 1, a dark center spot signals bitter January cold with snow and ice, a small light spot hints at a February warm spell, and another dark spot points to a late February cold spell into March.

Christmas Treat At Sun Day School In Burnt Factory

Sunday school will be held at 10 30 am at the church in Burnt Factory on Sunday the 29th with a Christmas treat for the school. All scholars are requested to be present. Miss Florence G Spitler of Massachusetts Academy is visiting at her home nearby. Friends mourn the sudden death of Dr W S Love and extend sympathies to his family.

Burnt Factory Vac Florence G Spitler Massanutten Academy W. S. Love

Shooting Contest At Huck's Dam Set For December 28

A shooting match will be held at Huck's Dam on Saturday December 28 with prizes of 15 turkeys 265 chickens and 10 pigs. The event starts at noon and expects a large crowd. Admission is free and seats are reserved for ladies.

Huck’s Dam

Christmas Entertainment at United Brethren Church

The United Brethren Church will host a Christmas program on Wednesday evening starting at 7 30. Many presents will be given and a pleasant evening is promised. An invitation is extended to all to attend this holiday celebration at the church.

United Brethren Church

Gore Brievities Christmas Eve Event in Gore Virginia

Gore Virginia December 23 The Sunday school entertainment at this place will be held Christmas Eve at 6 30 o clock, followed by distribution of presents from the tree. An oyster supper will be held in the church basement. Mrs H E Potts of Winchester is recovering from a hospital operation. Ralph Triplett is very ill at his parents home. N F Kerns is improved after serious illness. Jesse Pugh lost a valuable horse recently.

H. E. Potts Winchester Memorial Hospital Ralph Triplett A. B. Triplett N. F. Kerns R. R. Station Jefferson County W. Va R. At Clarke County Berryville Chas. BR. Jones CO Berryy

Winchester land sale by deed of trust set for January 11 1915

Public auction in Winchester Virginia will offer the property at 331 West North Market Street a two story eight room brick house with alley access and improvements. The sale follows a deed of trust on the residence owned by the late Charles W Wilson and Roberta H Wilson with possession to the purchaser. Terms require one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and insurance. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn.

North Mairtreet Winchester Charles W. Wilson Roberta H. Wilson Mary E. Lauck Mary Snapp M. M. Lynch Duvall & Dunn

Miss Violet Asquith Sails to America on Baltic

Miss Violet Asquith daughter of Premier Asquith sails from Liverpool on the steamer Baltic bound for the United States. She travels with the Countess of Aberdeen wife of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and will be the guests of Ambassador and Mrs Bryce in Washington.

Violet Asquith Liverpool Eng Premier Asquith America Baltic Countess of Aberdeen Ireland Bryce Washington

Middletown Notes Christmas Cantata And Local Visits

Middletown Virginia notes report Dr Z Ly Weaver of Elkton visiting town for several days last week. Miss Bessie McNeer at school in Washington returns home for the holidays. Mrs E H Ludwig has been quite ill for a week. A Christmas cantata will be presented by the Southern Methodist Sunday school on Thursday at 7 PM. Mr A Blackburn of Richmond returned home for Christmas with his parents. Misges Alice Rinker Neltie Graham Pearaaa Dorethy noted in list.

Middletown Z. Ly, Weaver Elkton Bessie McNeer Washington E. H. Ludwig Southern Methodist Sunday School A. Blackburn Richmond Migses Alice Rinker Neltie Graham Pearaaa Dorethy Epee Te Ssae

University figure visits Virginia home for holiday season

Mr. Harry Lynch of the University of Virginia stays with his parents Mr and Mrs M M Lynch on South Washington Street for the holiday season.

Harry Lynch University of Virginia M. M. ‘Lynch South Washington Street

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