Camp Governor Cornwell scouts begin homeward hike
Special correspondence from Capon Bridge West Virginia reports Troop 1 at Camp Governor Cornwell wrapping three weeks of camp in a two mile deep water site. Scouts earned merit based promotions and a new permanent camp designation while displaying prowess in swimming pioneering and camping skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capon Bridge
Winchester
CAMB
Cornwell
W. Va
B.A. Giffin
Mauties Pifer
Scribe McCauley
P. L. Solénberger
Forney
Willey
Sale, Winkfield
Forney Bana Grubbs
Governor Cornwell
Pifer
Amnoving
Important Farm Meeting At Gore
A farmers meeting at Gore discusses lime and limestone usage for soil fertility. Speakers will share results and ideas on liming, with plans for expanding soil improvement through legumes and clover, stressing one ton of lime per farm. The Whitacre farmers clinic nears its second carload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Whitacre
Farmers’ Bureau
Demands Equality For The Ladies
The Star argues against denying women representation in government. It notes that many men unfit for service were still allowed to vote during wars, while women are barred for not fighting. It urges equality and the golden rule as a political standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Women Demand Equality Before the Law Demanded by Viola Kaufman
In a political tidbit, Viola Kaufman asserts that women will demand full legal equality and will accept nothing less, urging incorporation of this principle into practical politics.
Stephens City youths to attend Virginia short course
Courtenay Stickley and James Rinker of Stephens City and Clarke county members prepare to join a one week Virginia Agricultural and Home Economics Club short course at Blacksburg. The event, arranged by the extension division, will bring representatives from across the state for instruction and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay Stickley
James Rinker
Stephens City
Virginia Agricultural College and Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Josephine Stipe
Martha Hensley
Clarke County
Stipe
Josephine
Boys and Girls
Farm Bureau
Winchester
Miss Dinwiddie Plans Winchester to Blacksburg Trip
Miss Dinwiddie will start from Winchester on Monday at 8 a.m. via stage line to Berryville and depart the 9:20 train for Blacksburg. She will seek out club members along the route to Blacksburg for a week of combined pleasure, instruction, and recreation.
Bricklayers Got 15c Day In 1884
A Lynchburg report details a 1884 bricklayer who built a chimney for Dr. Don Scott of Amherst County. The bill shows 76 cents for a day, noting higher charges due to mixing mortar and carrying bricks. The statement is held by Dr. D P Scott, son of Don Scott, who still practices medicine in Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Don Scott
Amherst County
Scott
D. P. Scott
Surprises Awaiting Buyers Of Clothes
Interview with the clothing manufacturer outlines higher costs for fall and winter goods up to 100 percent above present, with suits starting at $20. Prices for average businessmen range $50 to $60, and top lines between $85 and $100. Export demand, war prices and labor/material costs are cited. relief expected in spring and summer 1920.
Preaching Services Announced by Pastor Brubaker
Frederick Ciercut t presents a church schedule for Sunday August 3 at Carpers Valley 11 a.m. Macedonia 4 p.m. Relief 8:30 p.m. Pastor E W Brubaker leads the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Ciercutt
Carpers Valley
Macdonia
E. W. Brubaker
Services at Galilee Church on August 2
Preaching will be held at Galilee Church on Sunday August 2 both morning and evening by the Rev A Stickley of Strasburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galilee
Galilee Church
A. Stickley
Strasburg
Heirs at law to Emma M Booth case referred to Master Commissioner
The court orders reference to a Master Commissioner in the Emma M Booth heirs case to determine heirs realty and value. The commissioner must report taxes, priorities, and settle administrator Edmondson's accounts, with notice to all parties. The report due by a stated Monday, with proceedings continuing day to day if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma M. Booth
Chancery
Emma M Booth
Edmondson
Admr
Kimma M. Booth
Pasian
Winchester
Dow
Baker
Public Sale of Valuable Property in Winchester July 1919
Public auction in front of the Court House Winchester on August 2 1919 at 11 a m offers frame store house corner Cork and Braddock streets 40 by 35 6 inches a Braddock street residence 42 feet 4 inches by unknown depth with two story 6 rooms and utilities plus an associated lot. Terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust at 6 percent interest. Insurance required. Purchaser may pay all cash if desired. J B Russell Attorney In Fact July 23 1919.
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Abe
Capper
George J. Jenkins
Court House
City of Winchester
Cork and
Braddock Streets
Braddock Street
Cork Street
J. B. Russelt
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Sea Isle City
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Wildwood
Baltimore & Ohio
Durham
Boyce
Pleasant Valley
Willfhold
Little Ountain
Usic
Green Spring Band
Herrell’ S Real Estate Agency
S. Main St
Loudoun
Fauquier
Joseph E.norman
Purcellyi Ne
L. J. Hook
Trone
Charlottesville
R. W. Watson
Macadam Road
Good & CO
Marshall McCanley
Garland F. Potts
J. Harman Baker
Merbert Solenberger
Viola Kaufman
Washington, Dy
J. Mark Noonan
Wright
Waynesboro
Virginia
Charles Berk
S. Market St
Stebbins
Star Office
Wm. C. Hite
West Water Street
Neel Motor Co
Martinsburg
Cet Motor Co
KOR
Hollis Crowser
Mount Williams
Michigan
Auto School
Detroit
Mich
G. R. Hardt
Success
Halderman Creamery
Hunter Boyd
Eamstress
Bahnesuk
Ook
Care Star
Alesman
Star
Edward Conner
Harry Brown
East Piccadilly St
Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital
Towson, MD
Baltimore
G. F. Sargent
Cheat Court of Preimerick
Heir Ants
T Fyatl
Rae Tees Eae
John W. Rosenberger
Shryock & Co
Metion
Nyal
Figsen
Franck Baker & Son
Pen-Mar Park
the Mountain Pleasure Resort
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Natco Hollow
MR. Prentice
Mrs. Carver & Mc Vicar
Thomas & Messer Co
Oates ‘Smith
Fairfax Hove
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