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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1923

Page

6

Sunday School Social at Market Street Methodist Church

Social and personal notes describe a Sunday school gathering at Market Street Methodist Church. Mrs Ala Busey hosted guests at her Harris Addition home after class duties and the event featured a social hour and refreshments. Additional items mention Emmest and Midhell traveling to Martinsburg and city merchants planning to buy new merchandise for local establishments.

Market Street Harris Additio Dickinson Chidol Carlisle

Revivalist from Alderson Visits Local Minister and Family

The Rev. C. F. Herrod of Alderson Virginia preached yesterday at the 1st Baptist Church for Rev. Charles Adey who is convalescing with throat trouble. He is staying several days with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sale on National Avenue before returning due to climate concerns affecting Mrs. Herrod's health.

C. F. Herrod Alderson 1St Baptist “Church Charles Adey W. A. Sale National Avenue Mr. Herrod Imah

Mrs E Virginia Smith and Daughter Virginia Healings

Mrs E Virginia Smith and her daughter Virginia are noted in a local item about healings. The notice highlights family ties and community health events without detailed circumstances.

E. Virginia Smith Miss Virginia

Contorted fragments hint at New York travel note

Fragmentary text mentions Bu- Jew York and Chester with notes of expected return by ES who have been spending part of the afternoon.

York Chester

Grace Lutheran host comments by H B D Gray

Mr Gray of Waynesboro attended as guest at Grace Lutheran Church on Market Street. He spoke to the Men’s Bible class and was identified with Zion Church of Waynesboro.

H. B. D. Gray Wayeee Aa’ Kelly Grace Lutheran Church Orth Market Street Mr. Gray Zion Church of Waynesboro Yeaterday Thomming

Vacation and travel glimpses across two states

Miss Elsle Snider and others return from trips to Baltimore Cumberland and Berkeley Springs. Local residents traveling to and from Washington, D. C., Atlantic City, and Shenandoah Valley are listed with arrivals and departures at Hotel Jack.

Miss Mitinie Taylor Reappears After Illness at Home

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Miss Mitinie Taylor returned to her home on South Main Street after illness. The text mentions a person named Harry and a street address in a historic local notice style.

William Ww Baldwin Beveral Man Bryan Ain Mitinie Taylor Harry A Cw Md South-Main Street

Marion Funeral Draws Guard as State Mobilizes Reserves

A large crowd is expected for the funeral of the late city leader Dr. George B. Harding. State authorities under General Henderson have ordered 3,000 U S reserve troops mobilized and posted around Harding’s home.

Marion See Nee EE Han le Henderson United States Reserve Force George B. Harding

Proposition on land use between trees for early profits

The proposal discusses planting a second crop after initial treethin, using land between trees during early years to boost profits. It argues the land should be cultivated to ensure tree cultivation begins, with emphasis on first seal and added value from crops adjacent to forestry.

Orthard

Legumes Ideal for Poultry Range Fodder

Legume crops such as clover or alfalfa provide productive ground cover for poultry ranges. Seeding half an acre with either legume yields sufficient green feed for a hundred or more chickens, making them highly satisfactory for farm use.

Deep Corn Cultivation Cuts Roots Early, Says Expert

A farmer notes deep cultivation can free roots and curb growth when corn stalks reach well over a foot. Early deep tillage is advised, followed by shallow work as plants enlarge to prevent root damage and promote healthy development.

Broadcast Condition of Highways On Saturdays

Massachusetts and neighboring states receive a radio update every Saturday at 6:30 p.m. from the Automobile Legal Association. The service provides motorists with up to the minute information on trunk line highway conditions.

Massachusetts The Automobile Legal Association

Memphis Fire Company hears radio news of Harding death

Driver John Dunn of the Charley Rouss Fire Company said nearly all reports of President Harding’s death in San Francisco came by radio. He noted officers gathered at the engine house to listen in silence as broadcasts from California were received late Thursday night.

Pdm Washington Marton Det Iowa Council Bluffs Courney Chicago Certa George T. Harding Tig Carl ‘W. Moat Marion Harding Dixon Or Sterling Cedar Rapids Colonel Shipley Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Winenaems Phande Clinton Towa Augio Sap Francisco Mississippi River Coolidge Omaha Missouri Warren Frantisco Tony Perso Pres Délidge First Congregational John Dunn Charley Rouss Fire Company San Francisco Diino California Dunn Rouss Fire Company

Memorial Service for Late President Harding Held by Grace Lutherans

Grace Lutherans conducted a memorial service for the late President Harding who died suddenly in San Francisco last Thursday evening. Rev. A A Kelly delivered an address praising his lofty character and sincerity. Hymns suited the occasion were sung and attendance was large. the service was described as impressive.

Preside Harding Francisco A. A. Kelly Pereccee

Man slays self with arcut and dies in West Virginia

In Winchester a man wounded himself in the arm with a knife and died minutes later. The event occurred yesterday as investigators weigh whether the deceased was a local native. Webb and Iscoe families, among the oldest here, could not confirm the man's origin.

Winchester Mais Webb Iscoe

Court reforms in Athens around 1507 and earlier

Fragmentary notes mention courts in Athens with a figure of a sovereign and five associates, referencing European legal history and a founding date near 1491. The text is garbled but suggests a 15th to 16th century legal body and jurisdiction.

Eure Athens B. C Europe N'1 Justice

Repairing China with College Varnish

A brief note describes applying varnish to a damaged porcelain item to round edges join fractures and make the piece water and heat resistant so it survives repairs. The method uses careful sanding and coating for a durable finish.

China

Preserving Wood with Folk Crack Filler Method

A brief note describes a home remedy for wood repairs using a fol mixture mixed with glue. The method calls for shredding material, boiling with glue until stiff, and filling cracks while the fixture is hot so the filling sets as it cools.

Great Writer and Laureateship Tale in Crabb Diary

Extract discusses Henry Crabb Robinson diary notes from 1813 about Samuel Taylor Coleridge Walter Scott and the laureateship. It cites Scott's view that accepting the throne would be folly yet posterity favors Southey.

Henry Crabb Ear Hammond Walter Scott Southey Popar

Commissioner’s Notice on Wright Estate Decree Details

A Master in Chancery in Winchester Virginia issues a notice under a 1923 decree for the Wright estate. He will report on realty held by George H Wright deceased including value and liens, determine primary and secondary creditors, settle accounts among devisees and heirs, identify unpaid taxes, interpret the will and loan negotiations, and notify interested parties by public newspaper ad. The notice directs all parties to appear September 1 1923 at 10 0 clock A M at 19 Rouss Avenue to protect interests and produce records.

H. Wright Baer Cort George H. Wright Frederick County Ge H. Wright George George Wright Perae Irs P.rdon Ward &Larrick R. Gray Williams

Public sale of residence and lot under Virginia decree

Special commissioners announce a public sale of a turnkey residence on Stewart Street Winchester Va by order of a Winchester Court decree in the case John H Solenberger Co. vs Clara Y Fultz et al. The bid includes Lot 5 adjacent parcel and a modern brick house built 1920 with 10 rooms, conservatory, heating system and cedar linen room. One third bid cash day of sale with bond and insurance policy required.

Corporation Court of Winchester John Solenberger and Co Clara Y. Fultz Etx Als V. Fultz W. L. Fultz Frederick Land Corporation Circuit Court House Unity Auigust Stewart Street Stonewall Avenue Winchester Brown and Clarkson the &Sists Corporation C

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