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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
3
A witness describes a nervous wreck as a result of a polluted stream affecting a farm. The article notes a resident recommending Vinol and cites Mr. Jones estimating land damage from eight to ten dollars per acre if cattle avoid the stream.
Testimony notes severe pollution of Abram's Creek and the sewer beds. Witnesses describe cattle and horse drinking from the stream after inspections, but later reports claim improved flow following the filtration plant. The case references the discharge areas and public concerns raised during the proceedings.
Dr Jones of Culpeper Virginia and Miss Roberta Ann Garth daughter of Mr and Mrs William Garth of Ingleside Albemarle were married yesterday at Christ Episcopal Church Charlottesville by Rev Dr Harry B Lee. Miss Willie Garth attended as maid of honor and Dr Harry M Warner of the University of Virginia served as best man.
After the ceremony a reception followed at the home of the bride's parents, with a large group of bridesmaids, groomsmen, and ushers in attendance.
Mrs Mollie Gaines Vet Light and Beulah Cooper visit friends and relatives including Lola Ping ley Mamie and George Snapp. Several residents attend family gatherings at the homes of Larrick Orndoff Leecos and Pingley. Acknowledgments honor Mrs Joshua Orndoff for care during illness. Mr James Foreman visits Gore friends in town. S Ty Larrick and family visit Arthur Cooper near Kernytown on Hogue Creek Virginia.
A Clarke County fire consumes James McDonald's sawmill and Petty's mill near Page County. Beemer farm barn and Turner Russell's structures burn. Valley View Episcopal Church is saved after two days of efforts by Rev J M Robeson and locals to protect the school and religious education. No rain today. fire remains severe but movement appears diverted away from Millwood toward the mountain and Clarke Loudoun borders.
The Star reports wheat closed at 1.69 8 4 in Baltimore and corn at 0.884 3 4 at 3 pm. No other markets showed notable changes.
Mrs Nora Clowe Burbank returns to Washington after visiting her mother Mrs H W Clowe at the latter's home on North Washington street.
Miss Laura Walker honored at Joam Walker home last Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs William Murphy visited relatives in Raceburg Sunday. Mrs Lulu Morgan spent several days with sister in Geraldstown. Optee and Jol families hosted last Wednesday gathering.
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