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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1921
Page
4
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Obituary notes the death of Davy Hamilton aged 87 at his home. A veteran of the Stonewall Brigade under General Jackson he was famed for kindness and unselfish service. For years he taught at public schools inspiring hundreds and was beloved for his genial nature and helpful deeds.
Two men were held on June 14 for alleged assault on a Black girl. A mob dispersed after a large police mobilization. staged unrest drew crowds from nearby areas as authorities prepared for hearings.
An analysis argues that switching to soft water would cut soap use, reduce plumbing wear, and lower municipal costs. The Norton, Bird and Whitman report outlines advantages from laundry to industry and municipal operation, suggesting a softening plant could be financed by saved expenses and deflation-friendly timing. Rev Rankin and others are noted in local movements and travels.
A light verse urging readers to forget disease and despair and seek joy. It invites ditching doctors and funerals, embracing nature art and song to stay cheerful and lively through life.
In Rapids Michigan on June 14, fruit growers discuss using orchard heaters to save crops from late frosts. Professor Halligan notes mixed results and cautions investment unless orchards are in frost-prone sites, citing past trials near Hartford Bangor Lawrence and the influence of Lake Michigan on frost frequency.
Charles Amick of Frederick County died at his Lake Maryland home after being struck over the heart by a foul ball while watching a Cumberland baseball game about two weeks earlier. He died last Thursday morning. Funeral services Sunday were led by Rev. James of Eckhart Baptist Church with church choir. He was linked to Freemasons Knights of Pythias Red Men Odd Fellows and Moose. Pallbearers included Lee Ruddie W J Right Claude Rooker Edward Cheshire William Bryan Robert Stump with honorary pallbearers named. Burial was in Westernport Maryland cemetery. Amick leaves sisters Maggie and others and a brother.
The Department of Box Care for Apples reports trials with four box cars each using different ventilation methods plus a non ventilated car. Delicate records show ordinary box cars fail to protect apples in varying weather. only temperate to cool conditions allow safe shipment. The study suggests opening both doors slightly for ventilation while securing them against theft.
An old invention claims a US patent for bridge grafting to restore trees injured by girdling. It describes bridging over crown galls and cutting away damaged tissue. If roots are lost on one side, connections from the opposite root ensure sap flow and even trunk distribution.
Spring prompts thanks to birds that helped orchards through winter. Woodpeckers destroy bark beetles and borers, Downy woodpecker eats borers, Hairy woodpecker accepts suet and seeds, White breasted nuthatch cleans bark, Brown creeper searches bark for insects and eggs, Chickadee leaves no insect eggs on boughs.
Location for new orchard advised on good ground near the house. Proper care yields pride and returns sufficient to cover upkeep.
Guidance on preventing cherry rot advises spraying before buds burst with lime sulfur or Bordeaux mixture. After petals fall use a mix of self boiled lime sulfur and arsenate of lead to reduce damage.
The Mountain View Methodist Church in Mountain Falls Virginia will be dedicated June 19 with 11 am and afternoon services led by Rev Carlton D Harris editor of the Baltimore Southern Methodist. A dinner on the grounds will follow for attendees. The church was destroyed by fire about two years ago and the event marks its rebuilding.
Brucetown Virginia notes a Saturday night wedding at Summit Point by Rev C D Lambert between John Hayslett and Alice Thompson then housekeeping at their newly furnished cottage. Other items mention league conventions, visits, illness, and local church events with residents from Front Royal Baltimore Hagerstown Shenandoah Junction Martinsburg and Martinsburg area.
The funeral for Edgar A. Stickley who died Saturday at Flora Dale near Vaucluse was held this morning at the family home. Rev J Hoge Smith and Rev Walter M Depp officiated. Interment followed at Mount Carmel Cemetery Middletown with a local choir singing hymns. Many friends from Vaucluse Frederick and nearby counties attended.
Mrs James A Williams of Washington visited Mrs A F Williams and family. Luther Clowser and family from Rosenberger spent a day with Martha Clowser and family. Ruben Long moved to housekeeping in Hook property now owned by G W Hulvyer. Mae Clowser visited Miss Anna Geise at Mount Wil tans. Dorothy Sager and two children from Mount Williams spent a day with A F Williams. T S Cooper and son John Randolph visited Grover Rudolph at Lebanon Church. Rev H E H Sloop and sons were in Winchester last Thursday.
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