Virginia apple forecast lowers state yield to 1,115,000 barrels
The August Virginia crop report estimates the state apple harvest at 1,115,000 barrels down from last year’s 3,700,000. Central Piedmont and Clarke Frederick counties hold the heaviest crops while some regions have little fruit. Peach harvesting also begins with strong prices and Albemarle county leads peach output.
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Department of Agricultural
U. S
The
Star
Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Crop Reporting Service
Rappahannock
York
Piedmont
Clarke
Frederick
South Valley
Roanoke
Patrick
Albemarle County
United States
Compar
Pacific Northwestern
Idaho
Maine
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvanias
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
Maryland
West Virginia
North Carolin
Arkansas
Colorado
Washington
Oregon
California
PICKING CRATES AND SUPPLIES FROM BOND BROTHERS
Carload of picking sacks Trescott Grad ers and four sizes from 125 dollars. Tub basket baskets facing forms and basket liners Ink stencils and bushes. Complete line of picking and packing supplies. Phone 787 815 1012 1p 41 Bond Brothers 301 N Market.
Berry Ville Horse Show Dining at Squirrel Lodge
Reserve your table for Berry Ville Horse Show on August 18 and 19 at Squirrel Lodge Berryville. Call 25-W for reservations and location on Main Street. Five Finger Waves offered free in August at Harper Method Beauty Shop.
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Berry Ville
Berryville
Harper Method Beauty Shop
Elderly man jailed for liquor case freed after payment
In Frederick county circuit court William Mowery Sr. had his six month jail term for illegal possession of about half a gallon of liquor suspended on paying a $350 fine and costs. Doctors testified his health would be endangered by further imprisonment. He must post $1000 bond and avoid further violations for one year.
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Frederick County
William Mowery
Middletown
Mowery
Nolle
Supreme Court of the State
Frank Brumback
Woodstock
Hoot Gibson Snt at Little Theatre in The Denver Dude
A western comedy The Denver Dude stars Hoot Gibson at the Little Theatre for Saturday only. The film, directed by Reaves Eason, features a strong supporting cast and an original story by Earle Snell with adaptation by Krusada and Lester. Fred Thomson follows Monday with Arizona Nights a two day run at the same venue.
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Little
Universal
Hoot Gibson
Gibson
Denver Dude
Reaves Eason
Earle Snell
Carl Krusada
William Lester
Blanche Mehaffey
Robert McKim
Mathilde Brundage
Glenn Tyron
Howard Truesdell
Slim” Summerville
Rolfe Sedan
Fred Thomason
Fred Thompson
Little Theatre
Thomson
Arizona
Silver King
Automobiles at Auction Notice
Used cars sale announced for Saturday at 1 30 with bidding not included. Contact H. W. Ebert for details and vehicles available.
Apples for export announces new representation shift
G. R. Cooper Harnden & Co. of England and Scotland notify fruit growers that they are no longer represented by Boyd R. Richards & Co. and will be represented in the future by S. Porter Hi Henry Steere Local Represent. Office Manager at Hotel Jack Annex W. Piccadilly St. Winchester Va.
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England
Scotland
Boyd R. Richards & Co
S. Porter
Henry Steere
Jack Annex
W. Piccadilly St
Winchester
Alexandria Firemen Plan State Convention Preparations
Alexandria Virginia August reports detail a firemen executive committee staging decorations and welcomes for the state convention. Planners arrange King Street lights, a city key banner, ice water barrels, hotel room reservations, and a parade with judges from Washington. Cash prizes are offered for best decorations. Roanoke delegates and former leaders are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Tay Bikhe
Relief and Truck Company
King Street
E. F. Ticer
Watson
Washington
Mutual Ice Company
Themi
Omas Moncure
Raymond Eaton
J. M. Duncam, Jr
Duncan
Roanoke
L. E. Lockabill
James G. Knepp
Band to Accompany Firemen at Virginia Convention Parade
The Winchester Concert Band with 35 members under Prof. McKlwee will accompany the Charley Rouss Fire Company to the Virginia state firemen's convention in Alexandria August 24 to 26. They will wear white duck uniforms and aim to be a hit in the parade. The Rouss Bugle and Drum corps will follow, providing additional music for the event.
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Winchester
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Virginia
Alexandria
McKlwee
Rouss Bugle
Rouss Company
Rouss Firemen
There He Goes at Empire Theatre Adds Langdon Comedy
Mack Sennett presents a three reel comedy There He Goes featuring Harry Langdon as a special added attraction today and tomorrow at the Empire Theatre. The program includes What Happened To Father and promises a continuous laugh with 400 seats nightly at 26 cents for adults.
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Empire Theatre
Mack Sennett
Harry Langdon
Chuck
the Empire
Father
Braves Pay 15000 for Virginia Player
Karl B. Clark an outfielder from the Richmond Club of the Virginia League was purchased by the Braves for 15000 dollars. John E. Fuchs president of the Boston Club announced the deal saying it was the highest price ever paid for a player from the Southern league.
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Associated Press
Boston
Karl B. Clark
Richmond
The
Braves
John E. Fuchs
Piano Clearance Sale At Brawner's Music Store
New and used pianos and players with four slightly used uprights including Stieff R S Howard Bailey and Story and Clark. Also phonographs organs and Columbia records with top hits advertised. Sale highlights prices and selection at Brawner's Music Store.
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Stieff
R. S. Howard
Baily
Story & Clonk
Columbia Records
Black Crows
Automobile Sale At Action Sale Of Automobiles
H. W. Ebert announces an action sale of 36 used cars on Saturday at 1 30 PM. The event invites local buyers to inspect and bid on vehicles during the scheduled sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Ebert
Montfort Jones Dies in Saratoga Indigestion at 57
Saratoga Springs New York August 12 Montfort Jones oil magnate and Berryville Virginia horseman died at the United States Hotel at 5 AM from acute indigestion. He leaves a widow Mrs Allie Jones and a large family. funeral will be held at Kosciusko Mississippi next Tuesday.
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Montfort Jones
United States
Saratoga Springs
Audley Farm
Berryville
Jones
Sarah Thomas Field
Dinwiddie County
Mr. Jones
Bernard B. Jones
Washington, D. C
W. Everard Jones
Mileston
Miss
Stokes
Elliott L
Robt. Lee Jones
Bristow
Okla
Mary
BE. McGee
Harry Ekdahl
S. J. Winters
Kosciusko
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Fraternity
Masons
Oklahoma
Uniforms for Alexandria Convention Firemen Issued
The Rouss firemen uniforms for the Alexandria Convention will be issued starting Monday evening August 15 at 8 o'clock and then each evening at the same time. Uniform Committee.
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Alexandria
Morton’s Circus Here For Benefit Of Local Firemen
The Bob Morton circus arrives at Winchester fair grounds for a two day benefit for local fire companies. Matinees at 2 p.m. with night shows at 8:15 p.m. hourly band concerts by Victor Graham's Royal Palm Beach Band. Notable acts include the Luckey Sisters, the Flying Franklins, the Baldwin girls, Allie Johnson and company, Leo and Ruth Hendricks, Frank Shepperd, the Three Graces, the Acular-Melzer Trio, Large and Morgner, and more. Continuous displays in the annex tent with automotive exhibits and shelter for crowds in foul weather.
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Winchester Fair
Fair
Fair Grounds
Bob Morton
Winchester Fire Companies
Victor Graham
Royal Palm Beach
Big Annex
Luckey Sisters
Baldwin Girls
Allie Johnson
Barlow
Acular-Melzer
Large
Morgner
Many Communist Leaders Reported Shot At Hankow
Kiukiang Kiangei Province August 12 Twenty six communists have been shot here after martial law was proclaimed by General Chang Sa Kwei who moved from Hankow. Forty four others were arrested following a riot in Hankow that involved thousands of rickshaw coolies and led to the July 31 declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kiukiang
Kiangei
Province
China
Chang Sa-Kwei
Kiukia
Hankow
Flood Drove 107 Arkansas Families From Homes
About 107 families displaced by Arkansas river floods sought Red Cross aid in McGhee. Desha and Chicot counties endure an eight by fifteen mile flooded strip after the river's fourth rise this year.
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Associated Press
Dumas
Ark
Arkansas River
Red Cross
McGhee
Desha
Chicot
Old Virginia Home Dinner Patch Demands Leased Status
Mrs G H Bosher of Mt Jackson Inn leases Old Virginia Home dinner house announces special business men's dinner 12 to 2 pm for 50 cents regular meals ic to 1 00 available with dinner parties solicited. phone 200.
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G. H. Bosher
Mt. Jackson Inn
Shenandoah Apple Products to Open Canning Plant September
Strasburg Virginia announces the Shenandoah Apple Products Corporation will open its canning plant and cider mill about September 15. The firm invites negotiations for canning and cider apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Apple Products Corporation
Strasburg
E. G. Grab
James Huff
Big Auction Sale of Automobiles This Saturday
H W Ebert invites everyone to a clean sale at 1.20 p m featuring eighty cars. No bidding is allowed. Auction to be held Saturday with 80 automobiles offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Ebert
Sarah Zane Drum Corps Wins Cash at Westernport
Winchester firefighters excel at the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association convention in Westernport Maryland. The Sarah Zane Fire Company earned 40 dollars for best drum corps appearance and 40 dollars for best parade drum corps. Clay Manual was elected third sergeant of the association.
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Winchester Firemen
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Westernport
Friendship Fire Company
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Clay Manual
Friendship Reel
Friendship
Friendship Company 8
Keyser
W. Va
Chambersburg
Waynesboro
Martinsburg
Martinsburg Fire Company No. 3
Martinsburgh
Sarah Zane Company
Winchester
Boy Scouts
Piedmont
Handley School Band Draws Large Keyser Crowd
The Keyser Daily News reports Prof W H Mellwee former Keyser Band leader now head of Handley School music in Winchester with 35 junior players gave an open air concert on Keyser school grounds drawing a very large audience. The band showed excellent concert work reflecting well on Mack and the extremely large attendance.
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Keyser
W. Va
Daily News
W. H. Mellwee
Handley School
Winchester
McIlwee
Mack
Steamer Asonia Seized With 500000 Load Of Liquor
New York authorities anchor the Asonia with a $500,000 contraband liquor load after a bold chase near Staten Island. police seize 34 men 7 seven ton trucks and cars plus 26 crew members aboard the steamer, the second rum runner nabbed in New York harbor in 24 hours following the Sebastopol seizure.
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Associated Press
New York
Staten Island
Kill von Kull
Coast Guard
Asonia
New York Harbor
Sebastopol
Man Convicted of Slaying Woman Is Hanged In London
LONDON, Aug. 12. John Robinson, 36, a clerk, was executed today for the murder of Mrs. Minnie Bonnati, wife of an Italian waiter. He was found guilty July 13. The case was known as the Char ing Cross trunk mystery, the dismembered body having been discovered in a trunk in the baggage room of the Charing Cross railway station May 10, a few days after death. Robinson was traced through a description given by a station porter.
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Associated Press
London
John Robinson
Minnie Bonnati
Charing Cross Trunk
Charing Cross Railway
Robinson
Sacco Hunger Strike Status and City Security Alerts
Nicola Sacco remains on hunger strike with no collapse in view as guards monitor him and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. In Baltimore, city hall and court buildings tighten security after a threat against City Comptroller Graham. officials link the threat to Sacco and Vanzetti supporters. Sister of Bartolomeo Vanzetti plans to sail to New York to seek justice.
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Associated Press
Boston
William Hendry
Nicola Sacco
Sacco
Joseph McLaughlin
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Graham
Charles D. Gaither
William F. Groening
eSict
Chexbourg
Petit Parisien
Tennis Match Set At Winchester Club Court Saturday
Winchester tennis hosts Leesburg on his home courts with a large gallery expected. Leesburg’s team includes Chichester and Dibrell. Winchester may be hindered by Nelson’s leg injury. others likely fill singles and doubles slots with Page and Baker pairing with Shields and Fowle. Additional matches against Blue Ridge Country Club and others are pending.
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Winchester Golf Club
Leesburg
Winchester Club
Winchester
Chichester
Tony” Dibrell
Nelson
Page
Sandy Baker
Ron Shields
Phil Fowle
Baker
Shields
Fowle
Winchester Wi
Blue Ridge Country Cl
Middleburg
Martinsburg
For Sale Ads from Winchester Steam Laundry and Local Sellers
LACE CURTAINS AND RUGS can be laundried at the Winchester Steam Laundry. FOR SALE Choice fresh cows and springers. Call Jones Bros. meat market. BOAT AND MOTOR Substantial attractive light weight boat with Caille overboard motor, good as new. Newlin & Co. 20 W. Water St.
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Winchester
Call Jones Bros. Meat Market
Caille
Newlin & Co
Water St
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APPLE
E. Co
Bond Brothers
N. Market
Squirrel Lodge
Wm. Mowery Sr
Fred Thomson
Little” Theatre
G. R. Cooper Harnden & Co
Empire
Brawner's Music Store
Automobile Sale
Saratoga
Premier Racing Establishment
Mississippi
N.Y
B. B. Jones
Audley
Clarke County
Montfort
Herward B. Jones
Nellie Parke Custis
Jones Brothers
Shenandoah Valley
James P. Shelton
Baltimore
Robert Lee Powers
Shelton
ROUSS
Morton's Circus
Harper Method Shop
Old Virginia
Apple Growers
Sarah Zane
Handley
Opequon Lake Park
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