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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1921

Page

3

Personal Notices From Richmond Area Residents

Several residents are listed traveling or visiting relatives and friends. Richard Prelyn Byrd departed Richmond after days at his Am street home. Marie Grim returned to Baltimore for a visit. Albert Davis and Mary Hershberger plan Akron, Ohio vacation time. John W. Affleck and family will travel from Peyton street for several days. Miss Mary Bowly of Savannah vacationing with parents on Water Street. Edward Gites Jr. of Washington visiting friends. Arthur Shull returns from Mooretown Va with family in Shenandoah county. James Redbill visits Philadelphia relatives. Mrs. J. F. Tearney from Baltimore visiting her mother on South Stewart Street. Mohton Harlee of Washington staying several days. Conrad returns from Washington. Cath Kediker from Washington visiting his parents on South Kent Street. Miss Gatibell of Lynchburg visiting Louis L. Baker on North Braddock Street. Osmar Swansom visiting Philadelphia relatives. S. B. Scheetz on business trip via Moorefield Valley for Rouse Hempstone & Co Baltimore. O. W. McKeever leaves for Baltimore. C. L. Robinson and Frank B. Robinson with others travel to New York and Niagara Falls for tourism. Mrs. Harry M. Sartelie and children return from Indiana to Lake Michigan cottage with Preston Orr family.

Conscience Is Dancers Guide to August Dance Event

Invitations appear for a dance event with a date and location details. The notice mentions readings and musical pieces by Kellys Bellevediers Oreues and a call to bring friends. The text is fragmented but centers on a community dance program and guidance from conscience.

Iirmans Apa Jordan Kellys _ Bellevediers Oreues

Pump spraying for orchards and small farms explained

The article advises choosing a simple pump, especially for small orchards, and stresses lime sulfurbased mixtures. It notes long hoses improve reach to tree canopies, warns brass parts resist corrosion, and describes a wagon-box rack setup for spraying from a rider's position. It also highlights avoiding undersized pumps and keeping suction and nozzles clear of lumps.

Machutonat Perae

Formula for Grafting Wax From Forticulator

An old recipe describes making grafting wax by melting four pounds of resin two pounds of beeswax and one pound of tallow then cooling in cold water. The wax is pulled into light smooth taffy then rolled into balls and sticks greased with tallow and stored in a cool place. Paraffin is stated as an acceptable substitute.

Chestnut trees thrive with little care on rugged farm land

Fifteen years ago a farmer planted a grove of chestnut trees on steep, marginal land. The trees now provide strong income with minimal attention. Chestnut blight has largely spared western plantings, while blight resistant varieties are being developed by the USDA and grower associations.

United States Department of Agriculture

Minister Praises Tanlac Recovery in Wife’s Case

Rev A H Bykes, former pastor in Nashville Tennessee, testi fies that Tanlac greatly relieved his wife's stomach pain and weakness after other medicines failed. He claims she could sit up after a short period and expects full health restoration. Tanlac is sold in Wingchester by Boyd Drug Co and leading druggists.

A. H. Bykes Watkins Park Presbyterian Church Nashville Tenn Sykesaee

Veteran William T. Smith Interred At Mount Hebron

The body of William T. Smith, Confederate veteran of Capon Bridge West Virginia, died in Ranger Texas, was brought to Wereworthy for funeral services at Mount Hebron Cemetery. The Rev Dr W H Woods officiated at 7 pm with many family and friends in attendance from Hampshire County. Pallbearers included A Slonaker Rolan Ryan C W Ransburg James W D Stonaker John Horn and Brown Lovett.

William T. Smith Capon Bridge Ampere County W. Va Tex Pennsylvania Railroad Mount Hebren W. H. Woods Presbyterian Church Deceaaed Mampshire Rhnowé Pall Pearers A. €. Slonaker Rolané Ryan C. W. Ransburg James W. D. ‘Stonaker John “Horn Brown Lovett

Shapeleigh disputes bills amid clothing shortages

In a limited, fragmented exchange Mrs Shapeleigh asserts she is doing her best to manage with about half her wardrobe. The report notes ongoing tensions over recent bills and living costs affecting residents.

Shapeleigh

Sealed Vie Ends with Carr-T Bhoy Engine Fix Hopes

A chaotic fragment shows a conversation about a sealed engine and a craftsman named Carr-T Bhoy. The speaker laments forgetting a cam opener to access the mechanism and fix it.

After Years: A Quip on Life and Letters

A Courier-Journal note references a remark about thwarting a man with a literary remedy and mentions a class poet now turning to life insurance, signaling a witty shift in focus between art and practical matters.

Ben Courier-Journal

The Necessary Charm Dialogue About Death and Marriage

A fragmentary exchange features a husband asking about dying and remarriage while the wife questions potential leave‑behind wealth and the future. The terse dialogue hints at themes of loss, duty, and uncertainty in marriage.

Unclear OCR Snippet Hints at Personal Reflections

Fragmented text shows garbled phrases and questions about marriage and identity. Names, dates, or places are unreadable, making a precise report impossible. The readable bits suggest a casual, introspective note rather than a news item.

Public Sale of Farm Real Estate in Frederick County Virginia

The sale of a 225 acre farm on Front Royal Pike near Winchester is ordered in the Frederick County Virginia Circuit Court. Joseph Bowles Sr. estate proceeds include a dwelling, outbuildings, and land with a $20,000 bond and payment terms in twelve equal installments. Auctioneers are R Duvall and C Brannon the clerk confirms bond security.

Lee R. Grim Aaldrath Winchester Shesteria Derio County Virginia Front Royal Pike T Russell Cather M. M Lynch T. Barton R. Gray Williams John M Herbert

Absolute Divorce Suit In Virginia Court

In Pret County on August 9 1921 Flora R Irwin sues Thomas J Irwin for absolute divorce after more than three years desertion. An affidavit says the defendant is not a Virginia resident. publication and posting orders require appearance within fifteen days and notice in The Evening Star Winchester plus a courthouse posting by August 16 1921.

Glerk’a Court of the County of Pret Flora R. Irwin Thomas J. Irwin Mit Pet ‘Vom Evening Star Winchester Cc .C. Brannon Cler Ward & Larrick P. Q

Moling and Seal Head West for New York Purchase

J H Moling and W M Seal of the Moline and Seal firm on North Main Street left this morning for New York City. They will spend the week buying a stock for the fall season.

J.H. Moling W. JM. Seal Moline “and Seal North Mainistret New York City

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