Desirable 22 Acre Farm Sealed for Trustee Sale
Trustee will sell at public auction in Winchester Virginia on July 10 1909 a 22 acre farm one mile east of Winchester on the Winchester Berryville turnpike. Improvements include a dwelling and outbuildings with fruit trees and vines. One third cash with two annual installments, secured by bonds and deed of trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. BE. Rice
Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Winchester and
Berryville
Lie
Rice
M. M. Lyngh
Roy P. Duvall
REO Wins Silver Cup In 100 Mile Mexican Endurance
REO machines swept the podium in a 100 mile Monterrey to Concepcion endurance race. The 1908 RHO Roadster driven by A B Derby won the silver cup, with Derby aiding a fellow driver on the return to Monterrey after the finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REO
Montery
Mexico
Concepcion
NMOS
RHO
B. Derby
San Juan
Festival and court notices cap Bowens hall event
A June 1909 column from Bunker Hill West Virginia reports a large crowd attendance at a festival in Bowens hall with a neat sum realized. Also noted are parish updates from Piedmont Martinsburg Winchester and the Winchester court continuing the Foster estate case and appointing a commissioner in chancery to report on the estate and heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ve. Cp
Beyer Et Als
Chancery
O. BR. Soyer
Winchester Tea Co
O. R. Boyer
Herbert S. Larrick
R. Boyer
Winchester
O. RB
John J. Harmer
Et Als
Eee Antixa
Cou
John R. Harmer
Virginia
John WR. Harmer
Marian Agatha Harmer
Charles Hirth
Bunier
W. VA
Ruth McKown
Gerardstown
Henson
Miss Sutton
Martinsmars
da Er Sutton
Gaff
Martinsburg
Iwatie Bowen
G. A. Luttrell
Charles B. Foster
A. J. ‘Pavenner
Charlies B. Foster
Charles Bs. Foster
Maurice M. Lynch
A. J. Tavenner
Napoleon's Quiet Qualities Behind Greatness
Historian argues that Napoleon's success stemmed from non facial traits rather than a grim expression. The remark challenges common belief that his frown defined leadership, suggesting underlying qualifications shaped his achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
The First Quarrel in a New Harlem Home
A newlywed couple in Harlem start their life together with awkward inattention and a tense night as they attempt to enjoy a show. Their unspoken discomfort culminates in a strained quarrel after a stumble in the dark hallway. The piece then shifts to a separate note on Munich Jugend and painter classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
Morris
Hubby
Piddlestic
Tie
Harry
Pat
Iarry
Twenty Fine Sheep Killed by Panther Near Wardensville
Wardensville West Virginia June 21 George J and Howard Wilson report about twenty fine sheep killed over several weeks by a wild animal suspected to be a panther. The animal wintered in the Great North Mountain and was hunted by the brothers without capture. Local notes recount a large black bear killed by the Wilsons during a later encounter and mention regional travel and church activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardensville
W. VA
George J
Howard Wilson
Great North Mountain
Wilsons
Witter
John W. Reese
Hampshire
Grant
Pendleton
Mineral
John H., Barney
Carlisle
M. BE
Kate Wilson
Genevieve
Lost City
Mie. Liggett
Kansas
Augusta County
A. B. McKeever
Mr. Wolfe
Capon Bridge
W Va
Wolfe
Ih. C. Knee
A. R. Heltzel and Son
Raymond
Winchester
Railroad Schedules for May 30 Harrisonburg Staunton and More
The schedule lists daily trains except Sunday with connections to Harrisonburg Staunton Lexington Harpers Ferry Hagerstown Frederick Washington Baltimore Martinsburg Chicago Columbus Wheeling Pittsburg Cincinnati St Louis Louisville and major northeast routes. Departures include 6 00 9 28 11 05 A M and 12 06 night with varied arrivals through the day and night, noting exceptions Monday and limited services to some destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lffect
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Lexington
Harpers Vertry
Sera Ae J
Hagerstown
Frederick
Washington
Baltimore
Martinsburg
Chicago
Columbus
Wheeny
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Louisville
Philadelphia
New York
Bliss Happenings Report Harvest Delays And Local News
Bliss Virginia June 21 wheat crop nearly ready but shriveled by wet weather reducing yield. Barn construction for Charles W Sminop underway with J W Koontz directing. L K Wright and sister Gertrude Wright from Leaksville New York visiting Dr M Brumback. C W Snapp hosted weekend Cedar Creek visit by Lela Brumback from Martinsburg. KE Funkhouser Lebanon Church guests at Snapp's. Opeqnon Telephone plans extend line from Marlboro to William Brumback's Dry Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliss
J. W. Koontz
Charles W. Sminop
LK. Wright
Gertrude Wright
Leaksville
M. Brumback
C. W. Snapp
Cedar Creek
Lela Brumback
Martinsburg
KE. D. Funkhouser
Lebanon - Church
Opeqnon Telephone Company
Marlboro
William Brumback
Norfolk and Western timetable fragment with Sleeper routes
A garbled Norfolk and Western timetable lists Pullman sleeper and buffet car services for various destinations. It notes connections at Shenandoah Junction and Shenandoah, with trains to Washington New York Philadelphia and Roanoke. Officials BEVILE and BRAGG signed as station agents in Roanoke Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Bluefield
Hageree
Warrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Connecta
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Hagerstown
Pullman
Buffet
Bevile
M. F. Bragg
Cen
Pass
Agt
Trav
Passagt
Roanoke
Peta
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Scheuer’s
Front Royal
Circuit Court
Frederic County
Herbert 5. Larrick
David S. Glatzan
Ward & Larrick
Jno
M. Steck
Barton& Boyd
Naomi Rose
Thomas Edward Rose
Krebs
John R. Harmier
Marion A. Harmer
John R. Warmer
David S. Glaize
Com’r
Chancery Cir
P. Q
H W. R. Kern
Walter
Moi Lweh
I. Ivery
Lewellyn Baker
St. Loudoun Seminary
Stephens City
Jte
John W. Rosenberger
Kiecurte Light and
Bel
Chas. E. Segal
Piezadily St
Ogl Fermi
Bunker
M. i
Jn Tlarke
Mr. Goodall
Elcome
King’s Garden
M. M. Lynch
C. B. Foster
Pator
Rex JG. A. Luttrell
Mr. Cood
Munich
Jugend
Ment
B. B. Billmyer
HAL EM Pesoi Railroad
Southern Railway
Washington, DC
Bluemont
Braet
Sun Sadoaty Tater Vv
Alexandria
Cowden
Chesseays
Rey
Entoria
W. Rails
Loring
Arti Wedderburn
Vienna
Iene
Hunter
Wiehle
Iz Herndon
Sterling
S Ashburn Neolmont Park
Leerburg
Clarke
Purcellville
Ar Shivemont
Norfolk and Western Ri
Worthbound
Numberland Valley Railroad
Tim Table
Wihchester
Martindburg Aeeeweeneeens
Seenee
Unnerstown
Greencastle
Chambersburg
Shippensburg
Carliale
J. Uy Rowar MC
Kennedy
Vaan KK
S. H. EpMons
Winchester, Va
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