Apple sales in Martinsburg area reported by local growers
Charles Pitzer of Berkeley county sold about 1 500 barrels of Ben Davis at 6 per barrel. Wilbur H Thomas sold 1 200 barrels of Grimes Golden at 6 per barrel. S Porter House of Martinsburg Fruit Exchange says ten carloads of Gano apples 2% inch pack sold at 7 a barrel and Yorks 2% inch pack also at 7. Numerous inquiries for West Virginia apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Charles Pitzer
Berkeley County
Ben Davis
Wilbur H. Thomas
S. Porter House
Martinsburg Fruit Exchange
West Virginia
Local Man Buys Polhemus Apples Near Swimley Station
Mr Keckley of Winchester Virginia purchased the Polhemus orchard apples for 4000 dollars. The 30 acre site owned by 8 S Polhemus near Swimley Station has trees about one year old with two thirds bearing this year. Fruit must be hauled to the railroad to reach market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. S. Polhemus
Swimley Station
Keckley
Winchester
Charlestown
W. Va
Itching Prertcing Skin Diseases Flame Like Fire
Itching and burning skin conditions such as eczema are blamed on a disordered blood, best treated by cleansing the blood. S. S. S. has long been marketed as a reliable remedy, with fifty years of sales. Write for complete advice to Swift Specific Co. Dept. 52 Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Public Sale of Realty in Winchester and Frederick County
A notice of sale by trustee Warren Rice under a US District Court order from July 19 1919 in the Clinton E Chrismore bankruptcy. Real estate includes a 50 by 50 foot lot in Winchester with unfinished dwelling and an 87 acre Frederick County tract, timbered with apples and peaches. Sale in front of Winchester Court House August 30 1919 at 11 am. One third cash, balance in two annual payments at 6 percent interest, sale subject to court confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
Western District of Virginia
Clinton E. Chrismore
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Conway Street
Berryville Turnpike
Frederick County
Mt. Williams
Advertisement Hint in the Want Column
A brief note suggests trying an advertisement in the want column for readers seeking to buy sell or trade. The item implies a practical option for placing classified notices or notices of available goods and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Want
Open Air Service Closes After Summer Series in Winchester
The federated churches of Winchester held their open air services at various city points and closed yesterday evening with a plaza service. Rev. Dr. W. D. Smith of Christ Episcopal Church spoke in his first general audience appearance since returning from France as an army chaplain. An orchestra provided sacred music before and after the service. A service is planned at the convict camp next Sunday at 4 30 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Churches of
Winchester
W. D. Smith
Christ Episcopal Church
France
Mexican Duelists In Need of Practice
A report from Laredo Texas dated August 18 describes a duel between Victorio Oran ci of Vera Cruz and Luis Espinosa of Chiapas near the capital. Six shots were fired without effect as covered by Mexico City papers. Also notes Howard Sheely Jr. of Baltimore visiting North Kent street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Laredo
Texas
Mexican Chamber of Deputies
Victorio Oranci
Vera Cruz
Luis Espinosa
Chiapas
Mexico City
Howard Sheely, Jr
Baltimore
Mr. M. J. Yost
North Kent Street
Additional Road Bills Filed in Senate for 1906-1910 Era
The Senate took up and referred multiple road related measures. Bills include 8 B No. 28 A authorizing use of convict labor on public roads with guard and support provisions, 8 B No. 29 issuing county bonds for permanent road or bridge work, and 8 B No. 31 amending state aid for public road improvements. The items were printed and sent to the Roads and Internal Navigation committee. Nearby notes mention local residents visiting and merchants traveling for fall and winter goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Godrick, Byrd, Robertson and Ferguson
Committee On
Messrs
Godlrick
Byrd
Robertson and Ferguson
Committee On Roads and Internal Navigation
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Stone “House
U.S
Wisconsin
I. D. Vanmetre
Panhandle
Old National Bank of Martinsburg
Jeferson Security Bank of
Shepherdstown
I. D
Vanmetre
Kearneysville
the Union Bank of Winchester
Asae
Denny Clowe Co
Sterling ‘Tires
U. S
J. T. Brown
Winchester, Va
Bartonsville Dam
Warren Rice
C. BE. Chrismore
Ces
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco
Winston-Salem, N. C
General Assembly
H. F. Byrd
Senate
W. M. Seal
New York
Moling and Seal
Miss Pearl Stephens
Edwin Stephens
Washington
Fey
Annie Warner
Mortimer Harkins
Pittsburgh
C. L. Hawkins
Eryone
Boudoir
H. K. Green & Bro
Moling & Seal
Mars
Winchester Seed Company
Natural Lime-Marl Co
Roanoke
Charles Town
W, Va
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