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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1914

Page

2

Chancery Report Orders Real Estate Lien Inquiry

The court adopts the bill as confessed and refers to Master Commissioner R Gray Williams to report on real estate within jurisdiction held by L H Orndorff and Gertie M Orndorff, including fee simple and annual rent value, and to convene lien creditors for report. Publication in Winchester Evening Star is required weekly for four weeks before execution of the order. Notice to all interested parties calls them to attend at Williams law office on a specified Saturday at 10 o clock.

R. Gray Williams L. H. Orndorff Gertie M. Orndorff Cig M. Orndorrff Winchester Tvening Star Avenue Winchester Virginia Gircuit Frederick County C. R. Graub Lillie Jones Henry M. Jones C. R. Grubb Lillie Jones Henry Vi. Jones Winchester Evening Star Court House Julian Baker, JR

Apple crop outlook hints at thinning needed after heavy load

Reports indicate a very severe loss north of Virginia but better yields southward. The pippin crop is lighter than last year except where trees bore little. A heavy drop is noted in some areas and thinning may be required if many fruits drop to balance the crop.

Virginia

Slays Two Large Snakes At Once

Gaines borough Frederick county report says Lou Larrick felled two six foot blacksnakes with a single blow as Ray Anderson surprised by birds nests called for help. The snakes died after a brief struggle and the family witnessed the quick victory.

Gainesboro Frederick County Lou Larrick Ray Anderson Larrick Mr. Larrick

Kernstown Notes Highlight Local Visits and Fire Loss

Kernstown notes list visits from Clarke County residents including Mr and Mrs J B Jones and Mrs Alice Fritatha. trips by Asa Crisman Arcth Emith to Harrisonburg. lumbago illness of John Bright. William Lichliter family visit. Berkheimer from Winchester visiting Mrs Irvin Triplett. Carroll Smith’s stay with Fred Jones. William Galloday moving into a new home after buying the Savage Distilling office property. Frank Beaver’s sawmill fire caused no lumber loss. AmeHf Evans and Alice Elbon visited Stephens City.

Alice Fritathas Clarke County Turner Messrs Asa Crisman Arcth Emith Harrisonburg John Bright Carroll Smith Fred. Jones William Galloday Joseph H. Savage Savage Distiling Company Galloday Frank Beaver Jacob Metz

Train Service Features Highlight Schedule Punctuality

A brief item notes the new train service emphasizing punctuality of the schedule and various features.

Public Sale of Valuable County Real Estate in Frederick County

Trustee Harry R. Kern to auction a 20 acre tract in Frederick County Virginia eight miles north of Winchester on Friday June 12 1914 at 11 am. Property adjoining Snyder Timberlake and others formerly conveyed to Tony Jackson by deed dated December 27 1909. Terms: one third cash sale day balance in two annual installments with six percent interest secured by deed of trust and insurance.

Tony Jackson Frederick County Virginia Winchester Snyder Timberlake Geo. E. Copenhaver Harry. R. Kern

Little Girl Killed by Train at Washington Junction

Eleven year old Cora Hartman daughter of Edward Hartman employed at Baltimore and Ohio was fatally struck by passenger Train No. 41 near Washington Junction last evening around 6 30. She stood on the main line watching a freight train unaware of the approaching train and was killed instantly. The engine was Charles Gannon the conductor Benjamin Jenkins and the crew stopped the train and carried the child to the station. The mother was prostrated on hearing of the accident.

Cora Hartman Edward Hartman Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Washington Junction Charles Gannon Benjamin Jenkins

Middletown High School graduates fare on river trip

The Middletown Agricultural High School graduating and junior classes, chaperoned by C H Craybill, toured the Shenandoah River Tuesday. Students rowed and some hiked Masanutten Mountain for views of the valley.

Middletown Middletown Agricultural High School C. H. Craybill Blacksburg Rver Massanutten Mountain Shenandoah Valley Alva Steele Stephens City Cyra Larrick

Stephens City Notes Sparked by Local Visits and New Grocery

Stephens City Virginia notes report Leslie D. Kline with a sprained ankle. A new grocery store opened by William Hodge using the former John Adams room. The high school moved from the dormitory this past winter. Florence Guard visits Salem. Mrs. L A Adams and Mrs. Lulu McCarty visit Mrs. Strode in Boyce. Lucy and Virginia Dean return from Roanoke. Dormer visits aunt Mrs. W H Horner and graduates from the high school. M K Dean attends commenceExercises and returns from Roanoke. Mrs. W M Lineburg and sister Mrs. J A Parker visit sister in Ohio, to return soon.

William Hodge John Adams Florence Guard C. Cadwallader Salem L. A. Adams Lulu McCarty Strode Boyce iMisses Lucy Virginia Dean Roanoke Dormer W. H. Horner M. K.dean

Stephens City House and Lot For Sale

Under a 1914 Frederick County Virginia chancery decree the executor of C M Peery will sell at public auction in Winchester at noon on five acre Stephens City lots fronting Valley Turnpike. Property long occupied by M M Peery, improved by a large dwelling. One third cash, two thirds by bonds due one and two years after sale, 6 percent interest, trust deed and fire insurance. Cash option available. CHARLES C PEERY Ex'or. R Gray Williams Attorney. 5-28,5w.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia S. M. Stickhey Lltoyd R. Peery C. Im. Peery County Court House Winchester Stephens City Turnmpipe Macedonia P. D. Stickley Samuel Miller Charles C. Ppery M. Peery R. Gray Williams Charles C. Peery

Virginia fruit crop prospects reported by Walter Whateley

Walter Whateley of Crozet secretary of the Virginia State Horticultural Society released his first report on Virginia fruit crop prospects. He spoke in Harrisonburg with T Norris Thompson about summer sessions and noted late spring delays affecting crops across the state.

Walter. Whateley Crozet Virginia State ‘Horticultural Society Virginia Whateley Harrisonburg T. Norris Thompson

Baltimore and Ohio Officials Inspect Shenandoah Valley Service

Mr. James S. Murray and Mr. George W. Squiggins toured the Shenandoah Valley on the Shenandoah Special from Baltimore to Lexington Virginia. They visited Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute during the inspection trip and returned home with a traffic report planned.

James S. Murray Willard George W. Squiggins Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore Lexington Washington and Lee University Virginia Military Institute Shenandoah Valley

Freckles vanish with Othine prescription promise

An advertisement touts a physician endorsed freckle removal formula named Othine. It claims thirty successful cases and a money back guarantee. The copy urges asking a druggist for double strength Othine and promises rapid fading of freckles.

Drageist

Foley Kidney Pills Offer Relief From Rheumatism

An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills quickly clear the blood of poisons causing rheumatism, backache, swollen joints, and stiff painful muscles, promising readers a return to spryness and activity. The copy emphasizes restoring former comfort and reducing torment.

Foley

Shenandoah Special carries 240 passengers yesterday

The southbound Shenandoah Special on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad carried 240 passengers from Harpers Ferry to Lexington yesterday afternoon. The figure excludes those boarding between Baltimore and Harpers Ferry. FOR SALE 1¢ horsepower Fairbank Gasoline Engine cheap to quick buyer Apply at Star office.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Harpers Ferry Lexington Baltimore Fairbank Star Omice

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Winchester Citizen

A Winchester resident A F Ritenour testifies six years ago kidney illness left him bedridden with painful back and frequent troublesome secretions. Doan's Kidney Pills relieved symptoms quickly and provided permanent benefit. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

A. F. Ritenour W. Kent St Winchester Doan Dean Mr. Ritenour Foster-Mil Luin Co Props Buffalo N. Y

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Hellers Etta Annie Grim Miller’s Drug Store C. A. Williams & Brother Wall's North Market Stree Coleman Dunn Frederick West Virginia County Merchants’ National Bank J. H. Orndorff R. Gray Wiliams Frederick Co Choice City Good and Company P. Graybeal Jones Creamery Milger Fletcher Florida Woodwards South Main Stree Earnest Workers Bible Class Burnt Factory Saginaw Silo Saginaw C. C Adams Agt Oni Bovee R. G. Mitchell Kernstown J. B. Jones Slater J. R. Triplett William Lichliter Near Nain, Va F Ormer Annie Lichliter Miss Berkheimer Mrs Irvin Triplett Aa Kg Carlton Yates Nixon Brunswick, Md Alice Yates Florence ‘Harris Warrenton Wider C.D. Harris Baltimore, Md Louise Totty Helen Larrick Nellie Graham Quantico William Walters Deen Stephens Leslie D. Kline W. M. Lineburg J. A. Parker Ohio Stephers City House Northern Virginia Power Co Shenandoah the Corporation Commission of State of Northern Virginia Power Company Guardian Or Trust Spee! Bros Ww. H. R Heare Shenandoah Nepey Nations Bank Shirley Carter Winchester, Va E. V. Weems H. C. Warden Armer and Stock Dealer Berryville, Va S. Ff Hoover Armer and Capitalist Harrisonburg, Va Northern Virginia. Power Co Harry Kellam Stainton Hogshead’s H. L. Devine Sanitarium Highland Park Richmond, Ve F. A. Tabb Gearbrook Mer Board of Directors Architec Stuart Edmonds Farmers and, Merchants’ Bank Shenandoah Val. Agricultural Soc Chariles R M.C Grounds and Nila Capon Bridge Romney Ira Giffin West Va United
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