Pennsylvania Railroad seeks agent discontinuance at Clearbrook Virginia
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company petitions the State Corporation Commission in Richmond Virginia for an order to drop the agent at Clearbrook Station Virginia at 10:00 AM on July 31 1922. Freight would then be handled through Winchester Virginia. passenger service remains unchanged and trains will continue stopping. Opponents may appear at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
State Corporation Commission
State Capitol
Richmond
Clearbrook Station
Virginia
Winchester
Clearbrook
THE
Pennsylvania. Railroad Company
R. Gray Williams
Alfalfa Hay as Orchard Fertilizer Suggested by Yakima Growers
In Yakima Washington July 14 local fruit growers and Professor O M Morris of Washington State College advocate using alfalfa hay as orchard fertilizer. He notes alfalfa adds nitrogen and improves soil structure, recommends applying up to ten tons per acre with proper ditching and discing, promising long term soil health gains though first year fertilizer value is limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yakima
Wash
O. M. Morris
Department of Horticulture
Washington State College
Morris
Wenatchee
Wren mating patterns defy common belief say ornithologist
An ornithologist notes that wrens often divorce their mates mid season while some pairs stay together for a year. The observation highlights varied pair bonding with instances of reunited mates found in a few cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Funeral for Onile Giffin Held in Capon Bridge
The funeral for Onile Giffin daughter of B Giffin drew a large crowd at Capon Bridge Rev Groscup officiated Pallbearers included Gladys Funkhouser Ethel Mauzy Frances Ramsburg and Onile Ward Flower girls were Neil Kern Dorcas Ramsburg Winifred Ward and Gertrude Ward The offerings were described as beautiful Mr Robert Giffin is improving after high blood pressure Also noted were visits by Miss Eagle and Mrs David Eagle of Winchester and travels of Mr and Mrs Vernon Grubb of Keyser The community plans a church fundraiser picnic August 29 on the Schaffenaker lawn with a ball game and music and food for Presbyterian support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Onile Giffin
B. Giffin
Quaitty
Groscup
Gladys Funkhouser
Ethel ‘Mauzy
Frances Ramsburg
Onile Ward
Neil Kern
Dorcas Ramsburg
Winifred Ward
Gertrude Ward
Robert Giffin
Miss Eagle
David Eagle
Winchester
Frank Schaffenaker
Vernon Grubb
Keyser
C. G. Gill
A. C. Sia
The
Presbyterian Church
Fire hazards and forest fire danger in American policy
Fragmentary text argues mature trees and growth, stating fire remains the most serious problem. It cites European fire prevention success and urges public awareness to prevent wildfires and protect woods and paper supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestr Magazine
For Sale Cheap Items Listed in Local Classifieds
The notice advertises a 1921 Dodge touring car at a bargain price along with a standard pool table in good condition and three milk cows. A tubercular test is mentioned, with Gi Apply to W. Br Barnett Store on Masi r Chiffera Street and 26 tf.
Twin Suns Found by Dr Plaskett at Dominion Observatory
Dr J 9 Plaskett announced at Dominion Observatory in BC that twin suns enormous in size lie about two quadrillion miles away. The two suns are estimated to outshine our sun by up to 15 000 and 12 000 times and to be 63 and 75 times more massive, with vast temperatures and distances placing them far beyond known heavenly bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 9. Plaskett
Dominion of Canada
Astronomical Observatory
B. C
Weil Tists
Diett
Pimples Calamity Ad Promises Relief for Young Men
An old advertisement extols a cure reversing young men being crushed by facial pimples. It links skin eruptions to prejudice and lost prosperity, claiming a treatment will rid them of the burden and restore success. The copy uses dramatic language to urge purchase.
Will dispute in Frederick County Court seeks executor accounts
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County on July 5 1922 M M Lynch as Executor of Levi Miller deceased files suit to construe the will settle executor accounts and obtain general relief. Defendants Matthews Miller Zach Miller Aeris James and Robert Miller named as nonresidents must appear within ten days after publication with a copy to be printed weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star Winchester Virginia and posted at the courthouse front door by July 17 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
County of Frederick
M. .M. Lynch
Levi Miller
Samuel Miller
Matthew Miller
Zach Miller
Charlotte, James
Robert Miller
Als
Zach, Miller
Aeris James
Virginia
Evening Star
Winchester
Brannon
Lerk
M. M. Lynch
P. C
Belgian palm reader uses plaster palm imprints
A Belgian fortune teller has adopted a modern palmistry method. Clients place palms on plaster for an imprint that the seeress uses to foretell character and future. Reading is dictated to a stenographer, typed, and mailed to the seeker.
Hiking the Long Brown Path and the Back to Farm Hike
An article describes city hikers from khaki clad groups exiting transit terminals for multi mile journeys. Ex soldiers and boy scouts lead packs with camp gear while exposing urbanites to country life and self sufficiency and envisioning a back to farm movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Maliddy
Winchester Virginia Farm Lands at Public Auction
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester announces sale by auction of three contiguous tracts near Winchester Virginia under a 1920 will. Tracts include home farm with eight hundred trees and a six hundred tree block, a one hundred acre second tract with a nine room house, and a seventy one acre third tract with timber, all subject to tenant rights and crop reservations. Sale date is August 26, 1922, at 10 a.m. in front of the County Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter T. Gore
Winchester
Sheriai
Bell
Wes Bone
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Virginia
Perry C. Gore
Hal. R. Lupton
Frederick
Northwestern Turnpike
Yorks
Bens
Grimes
George W. Loy
Robert Hodgson
Frederick County
SHENANDOAH_ Y
Bank OF Ter
T. Gore
Williams
Roy P. Duvall
Board of Tors A. Bb
Richards
W S. Hiett
R. Gray Williams
Gong
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White Post
Berryville
Pierces
Boyce
Pennsylvania
Lord Farm
J. W. Hillyard
S. Braddock St
Eae
Main Street
Doze Ner
Wks
School of “Winchester
Opequon
Millwood Road
Wm. Fox
Charles
Buck) Jones
Chas. Jones
Thrillil
Harry Myers
Sessue Hayakawarin
Romeo’ and Juliet
Charlie Chaplin
Sally
Beck’s Baking Corp
South Main Street
R. T. Jones & CO
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Leota Iee
Warren Rice
Star Office
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Surg
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France
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Cour
Jimmie
Bill
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Ream
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Harrisburg
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