Apple crop outlook improves after June decline
The Bureau of Crop Estimates reports a sharp June drop in New York apple yields, but a stronger national outlook with the United States crop near 24.45 million barrels. New York promises less than a third of last year while the West anticipates its largest crop to date.
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New York
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States
New York State
New England
Middle Atlantic
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginias
New Jersey
Delaware
Middle West
Missouri
West
Shenandoah-Cumberland
Shenandoah Cumberland District
Staunton
Harrisburg
Virginia
West Virginia
Frederick County
Winchester
Berkeley
Jefferson Counties
W. Va
Martinsburg
Washington County
Franklin
Adams
Augusta County
Stayman
Wines
Albemarle
Nelson Counties
Nelson County
Rock Fish Valley
Piedmont
Winesop
Covesville
Roanoke
Salem
Back Creek
Starkey
Bent Mountain District
Stetaety
Hudson Valley
Wayne
Monroe
Orleans
Niagara
Genesee
Ontario
Yates
Seneca
Spy
Baldwin
Greenings
King
Russett
Wealthy
Hilton
Niagara County
Meaina
Albion
Yates County
Ulster
Greene
Dutchess
Columbia
Champlain
Vermont
Lake Champlain
Washington
Oregon
Yakima Valley
Wenatchee
Upper Columbia
Yakima
Benton Counties
Spokane
Walla A Walla
Rome
Hood River Valley
Hood River
Coroner's jury investigates death of W F Lowery
The coroner's jury heard that W F Lowery, a young telephone lineman, died after contacting a live 2200 volt wire near Market and Water streets in Winchester. Eyewitness Capt. George W Kurtz described the fall and injuries. doctors cited electric shock and skull fracture as possible causes. The verdict blamed the Northern Virginia Power Company live wire. Funeral set for Thursday at 3 from 314 South Kent street with Rev. H G Spencer officiating. Pallbearers named from the company and a Sarah Vane Fire Company delegation will attend.
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W. Fred. Lowery
Lowery
Northern Virginia Power Company
Kurtz
Winchester
C. M. Hodgson
W. Fred. Lower
W. F. Lowery
W.F. Lowery
soreke _sorner
E. B. Capper
Foreman
J. M. Orndoff
Fred. R. Striker
Robert F. Brill
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
South Kent Street
A. A. Kelley
Niagara Falls
H. G. Spencer
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron
The
Telephone Company
Messrs. L. L. Pingley
G. W. McFarland
F. C. Campbell
M. W. Lake
E. E. Brengle
H. K. Moberly
Sarah Vane Fire Company
Mr. Lowery
Rogue River Valley Car Estimates for Western Oregon Counties
The Rogue River Valley area is estimated to have 700 to 800 cars. Remaining counties in Western Oregon are expected to ship about 500 cars. Estimates reflect regional distribution of vehicle volumes.
Winches Storage Company Holds Meeting and Plans Expansion
The Winches Storage Company elected H. F. Byrd as president and John Thwaite as vice president with Ray Simson as secretary and CR as treasurer. Directors include Byrd Thwaite Robinson and others. The plant was inspected satisfactory and plans for a new cold storage building by fall 1920 were discussed. $150,000 preferred stock issue, $105,000 subscribed, $45,000 remaining. stock offers guaranteed storage space with irrevocable option for holders. Small growers urged to subscribe. payment likely in spring 1920.
Summer Apples Wanted For Top Market Prices
Summer Apples Wanted Now buying all kinds of fruit large and small quantities at the Grain Elevator Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester Va Sam Hains phone 419. 1p-tf FOR SALE A 30 inch bell or gong suitable for fire department church or school Bell phone 159 15-1p-81 WANTED 2 upright showcases 11 W Waterstreet Ip-11 Ford Touring Car in excellent condition Self starter Massey Bros City Ip-1f
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Cumberland Valley Depot
Winchester
Sam Hainhs
Bell
Ford
Massey Bros
Carnival dates set at Stephens City
A local notice announces the Big Carnival to be held July 17 18 and 19 at Stephens City with details of dates and venue. It also lists job offers at Crystal Confectionery and a nursing position near Amherst Street.
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Pretty Maid
Stephens City
July renewal notice for Star Mail subscribers
To Star Mail subscribers. In order to save discount, all mail subscriptions must be paid during July. If your subscription is due, renew at once and save cash discount.
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Star Mail
Aptt
Miss Yost Bride of Eugene Davis in Hagerstown
Miss Frances Yost and Eugene K. Davis were married in Hagerstown Maryland on July 18 in a ceremony led by Rev F N Bayley. Davis, formerly from Orangeburg South Carolina, worked as a bookkeeper for Command Savings Bank and is related to Dr C A Davis. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs David Yost of West Piccadilly Street, is a Winchester and Fort Loudoun Seminary graduate now clerical staff at Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company. The couple will reside in the city.
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Eugene K. Davis
Frances
Yost
Hagerstown
F. N. Bayley
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
United States Navy
Orangeburg
C. A. Davis
People's Drug Company
Command Savings Bank
David Yost
West Piccadilly Street
Apples Wanted at Bond Bros Packing House
All varieties of early apples wanted at our packing house near the cider mill. Bond Bros. 7-12-1p-tf.
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Cider Mill
Bond ‘Bros
Ross Crane to Headline Chautauqua Event at 8:30 Tonight
Nationally known lecturer Ross Crane will open the Chautauqua week tonight at 8:30. The Overseas Quartette, recent returnees from overseas, will perform songs and ballads of trench and camp. Attendance grows despite heat and rain forecasts as crowds fill sessions.
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Ross Crane
Trench
Camp
Quartette
William E. Bobn
Equity
Carlton Chamberlayne
Victory Concert Company
Polly
Watermelons Arrive Freshly Direct from Cumberland Valley Depot
Fresh car direct watermelons arriving Tuesday at Cumberland Valley Depot. Prices listed as popular and inviting. Contact Sam Flames by phone 41 percent for details on quantities and availability.
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Cumberland Valley Depot
Sam Flames
Ford libel suit hearings claim history is punk
Henry Ford testified in a $1,000,000 libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune. He admitted ignorance of history and called it punk, questioned art, and condemned professional soldiers. He urged rapid preparedness and favored a new world war to force universal peace.
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Associated Press
Mount Clemens
Mich
Henry Ford
Chicago Daily Tribune
Ford
Open Peace Treaty Talks Considered By Senate Panel
Washington July 15 a Senate foreign relations committee may convene with President Wilson to discuss the peace treaty and the league of nations covenant. The committee debated data on Versailles negotiations while considering open sessions and further drafts of the proposed league.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Committee
Wilson
League. of Nations
Dent
Johnson
California
League of Nations
Nebraska
Wag
Yiaé
Japan
Juy
Great Britain
France
Italy
Russia
Tokio
Senate
Biator Norris
Neka
Norris
Britain
Quatar
Hinese
Human Fly Polley Clashes With Verona Mayor in Staunton
Staunton Daily News reports Polley the Human Fly fought Carlton May known as the mayor of Verona after leaving Winchester. The brawl on New Street ended with Polley said to be victorious. Rumor claims Polley is married with a Richmond family. he offers five thousand dollars for proof, reward unclaimed.
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Staunton Va
Polley
Richmond
Staunton
Mayor forms committee to survey electric wires
Mayor Ward haw appoints a committee of practical electricians to survey the location and arrangement of electric power and light wires to determine if the electric light company is using proper safety precautions and report findings to him.
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Ward Haw
Electric Light Company
Electric railways unable to continue public service
John H. Pardee of the American Electric Railway Association told the Federal Electric Railway Commission that under current revenues electric lines cannot sustain expected public service. He said the issue is not returns to owners but what service, if any, can be provided to the public.
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Associated Preas
Washington
John H. Pardee
American Electric Railway Association
Federal Electric Railway Commission
Wilson
Marine Workers Still On Strike Across Atlantic Ports
The Associated Press reports that the marine workers at Atlantic ports keep pressuring for wage and pension demands, stalling any settlement. Government ships see the strike as a major obstacle, and union leaders warn that full meeting of demands is essential for agreement.
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Atlantic
Shipping Board
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N. Y. State
U. S
W. Waterstreet
Bailey Bros. P. M. Funkhouser
City
Maine
Green Mountain
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Bethel
Bethel Sunday School
Nain
Hansbrough and Carter Insurance
Amherst Street
Miss Yost
Eugene Davis
Chautauqua
Nortis
Ladies’ Aid Society
Stephenson
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