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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1926

Page

5

Massive Apple Movement Planned From Western Maryland Orchards

Cumberland Md Aug 5 1925 estimates show about 800000 barrels of apples and 108000 bushels of peaches will be shipped in two months by the Baltimore and Ohio from Cumberland and South Branch divisions. Harold A Williams and J Robert Rice say orchards are laden with fruit, with 38500 refrigerator cars needed for transport and shipments to places including Romney Kearneysville Martinsburg Berkeley Springs Paw Paw and Keyser.

Cumberland Baltimore and Ohio South Branch Harold A. Williams J. Robert Rice Maryland West Virginia Romney South Branch Mountain Kearneysville Martinsburg North Mountain Berkeley Springs Paw Paw Keyser Hancock Grace Green Siding West Romney McNeill Cunningham Moorefield Durgan Petersburg Skxkeyser South Mountain Division Inwless

Woman's Civic League Seeks Flower Prize Entries

The Woman's Civic League invites entries for flower boxes or gardens offering prizes. Contact Mrs. W. T. Barr, 621-1, chairwoman of the flower committee.

Woman's Civic League W. T. Barr Woman's Civic. League

Governor Byrd Denies Clemency for Drunken Driver Anderson

Governor Byrd refused clemency for James F. Anderson a Richmond contractor serving six months plus a $100 fine for drunk driving. Anderson pleaded guilty in Hastings Court and was supported by Judge Mathews prosecutor Rupert Hicks and Attorney General Saunders though Byrd denied the petition. Anderson has a wife and seven children and has been jailed since May 5.

Richmond Byrd James FE. Anderson Anderson Hastings Mathews Rupert L. Hicks Dave Satterfield John R. Saunders

Jefferson Gave U S Its Philosophy, Says Davis

At the Virginia Bar Association meeting in Hot Springs, Va, 1924 Democratic candidate John W. Davis praised Thomas Jefferson as shaping Americas daily thought and the country’s guiding philosophy. He argued Washington Hamilton and Marshall each contributed to Americas survival and constitutional life. Also noted are social notes on visits by Mr. S P Hardy and family to New York and the Swimleys moving to Hagerstown Maryland.

Hot Springs Thomas Jefferson America John W. Davis Virginia Bar Association Davis Monticello Washington Hamilton Marshall Jefferson

Public Sale of Washington Street Property in Winchester

Special Commissioners announce a public auction at 11 o clock A M in Winchester Virginia of the late William B Cornwell s residence property two lots Lot 1 and Lot 2 fronting on Washington and Clifford Streets with a two story dwelling and a frame garage. Sale includes separate and combined bids with one third cash and two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance.

County Court House Winchester Vic William B. Cornwell Washington and Clifford Streets Washington Street Clifford Street Nellie Cover Harrison and Husband Herbert S. Larrick R. Gray Williams A. G. Swanson I. J. Gray Beverley Corporation Court City of G. G. Lovett Brown Lovett Lovett Bros Sophie Cornwell Als J. Gray Beverley

Insull and Crowe Defy Senators in Illinois inquiry

Chicago, Aug. 4. Samuel Insull and Robert Crowe refused to answer key questions on campaign contributions before the Senate Campaign Fund Committee. Reed warned Insull his case could go to the U.S. Senate for contempt. Crowe’s case was kept under advisement as more witnesses were summoned. Insull cited counsel, recalling large contributions and denying specifics. Barrett testimony and other figures were referenced.

Chicago Senate Samuel Insull Robert Crowe Cook County Illinois Insull Reed United States Senate Crowe Senate Campaign Funds Committee Charles V. Barrett Homer K. Galpin Roy O. West George F. Stafford Monmouth Ill State Anti-Saloon League C. F. Lowrie Progressive Party of Illinois Parley P. Christensen Progressive Party Lowrie Copley Aurora Western United Gas and Electric Co

Beautify Town by Cutting the Weeds

A civic notice urges residents to cut weeds along fences and sidewalks and not sweep them into streets. The Woman's Civic League says weed-free lots improve town appearance and cleanliness for neighbors and visitors.

For Sale Empty Barrels and Tanks

Auction-type classified notice listing empty barrels from one to fifty gallons new and second hand and tanks. Contact American Cooperage Co at 141 N 111th St Baltimore Md. 5-oaw-3mo.

American Cooperage CO N. 111Th St Baltimore

Mr C H Pettis Stopped at Hotel Jack in Medina

Medina resident Mr C H Pettis was reported to have stopped at Hotel Jack last night. No further details were provided about the occasion or duration of the stay.

C. H. Pettis Medina Hotel Jack

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Z * A, Ain —— É Frrom William McLeod Raine Kenneth] Harlan Patsy Ruth Miller Conklin Hartigan Joan K Henry Lehrman Lowe Wagner Jack Perrin Shootin al Richmond Gasoline Cowboy WM. Desmond Cumberland Division Handley Stadium Woodstock Children’s Fund U. S 8. P. Hardy Stedman Harry New York George E. Petley Hardy L. R. Swimley Hagerstown Heirs Et Als Court House Senators Deneen Barrett Pennsylvania State Building Philadelphia
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