Special Commissioners Auction of Frederick County Land in Winchester Va
Pursuant to a 1920 decree in the Rogers versus Graves case the Special Commissioners will auction a 2 acre parcel in Frederick County on July 23 1921 at 11 am in front of the County Court House Winchester Va The land includes a two story dwelling and orchard with apple trees and interplanted peach trees The property was conveyed to George W Graves by deed dated February 12 1908 Recorded in Deed k 129 page 21 The sale terms require one third cash with the balance secured by trust on the property and a buildings insurance policy The sale was adjourned to August 15 1921 and is certified by Clerk C Brannon and Commissioners Herbert Larrick R Gray Williams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Rogers
George W. Graves
Circuit Court
County Court House
Winchester
Frederick County
Ginn
Fannie Marie Chapman Et Als
Ben Vial
Herbert SS. Larrick
R. Gray
Williams
Herbert
Larrick
Beetles in Vineyards Identified As Two Species
In Pt States of Agriculture notes new Altica woodsi described as distinct from chalybea Bl. The two beetles, historically seen as one brood, emerge differently and affect grape leaves. Control varies. early spring vigilance and quick removal by picking. Where infestation is severe, arsenate of lead mixtures or powdered arsenate may be used.
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Bureau of Entomology
Plowing Under Cover Crop In Peach Orchards
When a cover crop is used in a peach orchard it should be plowed under as early in spring as practical unless the growth is incorporated by disc harrow. If soil moisture is high the turning under may be delayed to allow more vegetative matter to be incorporated.
Michael Fitzgerald Remains Unresponsive in Louisville
Attending physicians report 13 year old Michael Fitzgerald has slept since March 22 in Louisville Kentucky and has not awakened for the 127th day of illness. Medical staff say the case may set a record for a continuous nap.
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Michael Fitzgerald
Louisville
Mont
Jarvals
Fitzgerald
Former First Baptist pastor visits city with wife
The Rev Walter R Alexander a former popular pastor of the First Baptist Church and Mrs Alexander arrived recently and are guests of Mr and Mrs W A Sale on National avenue They likely will stay over Sunday The Rev Mr Alexander left Winchester for Texas years ago served a church there then moved east and is now engaged in unilateral work in Philadelphia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Alexander
First Baptist Church
Alexander
W. A. Sale
National Avenue
Mr. Alexander
Winchester
Texas
Philadelphia
Doctor Shields Expected in Our City Next Week
Dr Randolph Tucker Shields, medical missionary of the Southern Presbyterian Church in China, has arrived in Vancouver and is en route to Winchester. Mrs Shields and children joined him earlier from China, and he is to spend a year in the United States. He has been selected by the Rockefeller Foundation to teach in the Johns Hopkins University medical action program this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph ‘Tucker Shields
Southern Presbyterian Church In
China
Vancouver
B. C
Confirmation of Christian Faith By Scientific Thought
Prof. J.H. Roe of Washington will speak on Confirmation of Christian Faith By Scientific Thought Sunday morning at the Golden Rule Bible Class. The event promises good music and a warm welcome in the cool Golden Rule Room.
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J.H. Roe
Washington, D
Absolute Divorce Suit Filed in Winchiette Virginia
In the Corporation Court of the City of Winchiette Virginia Alice Oteay and Lloyd Grady initiate an absolute divorce. The defendant, a resident of the state, must appear within fifteen days after publication. a publication notice must be posted weekly for four weeks. A copy of the order is to be served at the court house door on the next regular day after entry.
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City of Winchiette
Alice
Oteay Veo
Lloyd
Grady
J. B. Beverley
Ofer
W. B. Nesmith
Ale
Frederick County
Nesmith
Jokemith
Fritts
Fred Virginia
Eden
Ayerdha R. Lenhart
Fr Hutsler
Harwood Hutsler
BateHa Butler
Butler
John R. Warner Mason
Myrtle
Ley
Hyaband
Itsberger
Cheater
Apple Tree Borers and Winter Damage Cures
The entomology department at the university advises removing dead wood after winter damage and borers. Cut out dying portions, then seal the wound with white lead oil and carbolic acid to deter further attacks. Holes in the wood the size of shot indicate infestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Due University
Freckles Remedy Promises Clear Complexion With Othine
Advertisement touts Othine double strength to remove freckles. Apply nightly and morning for results. guarantees money back if ineffective. Claims most cases need only one ounce to clear skin.
Sister 111 In Hospital Relatives Visit In Virginia
Mrs J Elwood Snyder and her little daughter Anna Bell returned home to Capon Road Virginia after visiting relatives and friends here Mrs Snyder visited her sister Mrs Bowman who is ill at Bria ever In Memorial Hospital Her husband, a Capon Road farmer, served in World War I and is son of Mr and Mrs Frank Snyder of Winchester
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J. Elwood Snyder
Anna Bélle
Ca Road
Snyder
Bowman
Memorial Hospital
Capon, Road
Frank Snyder
Winchester
Bailey Family Plans Across Several States Visit
Mr and Mrs W A Bailey and daughters Hazel and Helen left Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Railroad for a visit to friends and relatives in Missouri Nebraska Indiana and Pennsylvania. They expect to return about the first of September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bailey
Hazel
Helen
Pennsylvania Railroad
Missouri
Nebraska
Indiana
Pennsylvania
New Pastor Named for Gore Baptist Church
The Rev Mr Rannum a seminary graduate has taken charge of the Gore Baptist Church for the summer. The Rev Mr and Mrs Rannum recently married are now at Gore and the acting pastor will hold regular services at the Gore Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rannum
Baptist Theological Seminary
Gore
Trannum
yGore Baptist Church
Nitrate of Soda Boosts Apple Crops in Indiana Demonstrations
County Agent B H Doddridge reports demonstrations in Jefferson County Indiana show nitrate of soda applied to fruit trees one month before blooming yields the best results. In Hobbs orchard near Madison applying two weeks before blooming produced about a half crop, while Hitz orchard with one month lead time set a full crop.
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Jefferson County
Ind
B. H. Doddrige
Hobbs
Madison
Oddball Ad Fragments Hint At Vintage Paper Style
A jumbled OCR fragment advertises corn remover and footwear notes with stray brand cues, suggesting a late 19th or early 20th century ad page. Mentions ads, a liquor note, and a claim about painless corn removal.
Pollard Joins Virginia Naval Militia Cruise
Ralph Pollard left yesterday for Newport News Virginia to join members of the Virginia naval militia for their annual two week cruise. Pollard formerly served in the United States Navy during World War I and is a member of the naval militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pollard
Newport News
Naval Militia of
Virginia
Pollard
United States
Navy
Naval Militia
Barn Fire Destroys Farm Structures in Ashburn Area
A large barn and adjoining outbuildings burned at a farm near Ashburn in Lotdoun county. The blaze destroyed the barn cow barn corn crib with 100 barrels of cotton, farming implements, and straw. Some loss is covered by insurance.
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Ashburn
Lotdoun
Messes. P Arundell and Howner
Former pastor in town revisits area
The Rev. Charles L. Potter of Greenville Augusta county Virginia was in town yesterday on his way home after visiting his daughter Mrs William Payne near Anwood West Virginia. Potter long served as pastor of the Frederick circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South and resided here for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Augusta County
William Payne
Anwood
Potter
Frederick Circuit
Methodist’ Episcopal Church
South
Veteran Secret Service Man Returns Home
Mr. Albert A. Mitchell, a world war veteran and secret service man, visited friends at Kernstown and has now returned to his home in Camillus, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Mitchell
Kernstown
Camillus
New York
A RO ia. M. M. Lynch, pea 2 Ane
A fragmentary item mentions M. M. Lynch in relation to a local event or notice. Readable details are limited. no clear date or location is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Lynch
Public sale of Miriam Pingley tract in Frederick County Virginia
Auction notice for a public sale of a tract owned by Miriam Pingley sub ject to court order. The sale will be held at the court house in Frederick County on September 3 1921 at 10 am. The property lies 4 miles north of Winchester near Stephenson along the Winchester turnpike and is described as a fine quality, hog and cattle friendly tract. Terms require one third cash with the balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and two bonds. Auctioneers Duvall Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cire Court
Fredericck County
B.D. Clevenger
Miriam Pingley
W. A. McKown
Anetino
Saturda
Wincester
Stephenson
Frederick County
Virginia
Winchester Ani
Jordan
BE. B. Clevenger
Admi
Miriam
Pingley
Duvall & Dunn
Auctioneers
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Scarrick
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Bessie Love
the Midlander
Chas T ” Jackson
Othof
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Joe Ryan
Purple Riders
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Hoot Gibson
City Ticket
House of Delegates
Wilburn
Cather
Commissioner of Agriculture
Jacob S. Haldeman
Winchester Fair
Pir
DR. ‘Shields
ulWava
Hodgson
Warren ,RicuyoAter
Tee
Ae Aker & Son Agnata
Nyal
Cruise
Qutlet Store
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Cler
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Plaintif
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