Pollard and WSS Richards Wed in Elegant Maples Wedding
A formal ceremony at The Maples on Cedar Creek grade near Winchester united Miss Augusta Willis Richards and Mr. Ralph Gray Pollard of Richmond at 9 o clock last night. Rev. Dr. Walters officiated with family members in attendance including Mrs. Graham and Cadet Nelson Richards. The couple planned a wedding trip to New York after a buffet reception and telegrams of congratulations were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Maples
A. B. Richards
Cedar Creek
Winchester
Mises Augusta Willis Richards
Ralph Gray Pollard
Richmond
William T. Walters
Charles Graham
Norfol
Nelson T. Richards
United States Army
Lillian Louise Winakers
Charmeuse
Berryville
Norfolk and Western Railway
New York
Pollard
K. M. Pollard
First National Bank
United States Naval Service
Naval Operating Base
Jamestown
M. K. Pollard
Norfolk
Bruce Pollard
Ashlly Turner
Washington
Nelson F.richards
Aviation Corps
Newport News
Winchester Public Schools final exams advance many pupils
The Winchester Public Schools announced promotions across Grammar and High School. Students from various grades earned advancement to the next level at the fall term, with teachers Mr. Stickel and Mr. Strickel overseeing multiple promotions in Grammar and High School classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Local Notes From Burnt Factory Area Report Visitors and Recoveries
Burnt Factory Virginia notes list visitors to Spring Mills and Forest Glenn including Mr and Mrs F A Cochran and granddaughters Elizabeth and Gladys Cochran from Welltown and Mrs Louis Shrout with Miss Wartenbee from Charlestown. Mrs C F Swartz returns home after tumor operation at Memorial Hospital and is recovering. Miss Jane Fishpaw, student at Blackstone Woman's College, visits home. Misses Marie and Jannette Pitzer from Inwood stay with their uncle J M Pishpatw. Some farmers harvest ongoing. A missing horse from J C Carver pasture returns, unclear if alone or aided by those who took it. Our boys commit to the cause. What are you doing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Cochran
Elizabeth and
Gladys Cochran
Welltown
Spring Mills
J. D. Wright
Louis Shrout
Miss Wartenbee
Charlestown
W. Va
John Carver
C. F. Swartz
Memorial Hospital
Jane i Fishpaw
Blackstone Woman’s College
Marie
Jannette Pitzer
Inwood
Forest Glenn
J. M. Pishpatw
Locusts Ravage Southern West Virginia Fruit Orchards
Locusts have appeared in the southern part of West Virginia, swarming on trees and causing damage. Charles Reese, assistant to the state entomologist, is in the field to investigate and curb the pest ravages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Charles Reese
How She Banished Backache
Mrs Effie E Kleppe of Averill Minnesota describes rheumatism and kidney troubles treated at a sanitarium with no relief. After starting Foley Kidney Pills she found immediate relief and completed the cure with a half bottle. She says to use them whenever back pain returns. Sold everywhere.
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Effie E. Kleppe
Averill, Minn
War Savings Stamp Campaign Shows Poor Virginia Totals
Thomas B. McAdame reports Virginia has raised only about four million dollars toward a 45 million quota as of May 1 1918. Winchester Frederick county rank 32nd per capita at 175 cents. Clarke Warren Augusta and Rockingham show lower figures. June 28 set as war savings stamp day to boost local sales toward the state goal.
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Thomas B. McAdame
War Savings Stamps Campaign
Virginia
Winchester
Frederick County
Page
Fauquier
Loudoun
Shenandoah
Clarke County
Warren County
Augusta
Rockingham
Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Praised as Remedy
Mrs Margaret Smale of Bishop California says Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound acted like a charm for her cold. The ad notes persistent coughs require reliable remedies and mentions Mrs Fred Mort and Mrs Jesse Heiman vacationing at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Smale
Bishop
Calif
Fred. Mort
Jesse Heiman
White Sulphur Springs, W. Va
Visitors From Hampshire Call On Local Resident
Floyd Ruckman Ada Snyder and Verna Loy of Ford Hill Hampshire county West Virginia are visiting Mr George W Schnibbe. Ruckman will leave June 27 for Camp Lee. Snyder is Schnibbes niece. Nannie Keating left this morning for Washington and Richmond to visit friends. Mary and Elizabeth Sullivan left for Washington to visit their aunt Mrs Thomas Martin. Mary J Gray has gone to Charlottesville Virginia to attend the summer normal school at the University of Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Ruckman
Ada G. Snyder
Verna Loy
Ford Hill
Hampshire County
West Virginia
George W. Schnibbe
Nannie Keating
Washington
Richmond
Mary
Elizabeth Sullivan
Thomas Martin
Mary J. Gray
Charlottesville, Va
University of Virginia
Lead arsenate spray for asparagus beetles urged by USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture recommends one to two applications of lead arsenate or Bordeaux mixture to control common and 2 spotted asparagus beetles after the cutting season. The spray targets beetles and larvae on foliage and young shoots, with broad distribution noted from Toronto to North Carolina and west to Illinois Iowa border, and reports of occurrences in Colorado and California.
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United States
Toronto
Canada
New York
New England
Main
North Carolina
Ilinois
Iowa
Colorado
California
Definite Plan for Pruning in Season
The article outlines seasonal pruning strategies for orchardists and gardeners. It recommends winter or early spring for planning, late spring for peaches to remove dead wood, February or March for apples and pears in the North, and late fall or early winter for grapes. It notes conflicting views on pruning timing and emphasizes considering climate, winter-kill risk, and growth stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Miss Mary Baker Returns to Washington After Funeral
Miss Mary Bruce Baker came for the funeral of her grandmother Mrs. Bruce Gibson and returned today to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bruce Baker
Bruce Gibson
Washington
Guinea as Watch Fowl in Poultry Flock
The guinea is described as a good watchdog among poultry its alarm cry signals danger and helps warn the flock. Though its call may be somewhat objectionable it stands as the first alert against threats to the flock.
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Guinéa
Guinea
Potatoes and Fighters March in Starch Aid
A brief note describes potatoes rich in starch aiding fighters on their march. The item emphasizes practical food support and logistics for troops.
Using Cover Crops in Orchard Management
The text advises that cover crops are limited by seasons and moisture. It warns that sowing during a drought or when trees suffer can harm soil moisture and emphasizes identifying limiting factors such as plant food, humus, soil condition, drainage, or other constraints before applying remedies.
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Totten
Berries for Home Gardens
The article notes strawberries can be grown through summer and autumn in the Northern United States. Everbearing plants set in spring yield fruit in the same year, enduring frost and disease resistance, making them ideal for home gardens under favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department, of Agriculture
United States
Do Something For Country Prepared by Supp ericatum
Fragmentary note discusses food support and the need for action. Mentions BPA and past attempts, signaling continued effort without new urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lieut Cather Killed on Mexican Border War Service
Lieut Cather, killed on the Mexican border, trained at Fort Snelling and in France after receiving his commission August 16 1917. He sailed aboard the Manchura September 6 1917 arriving September 24. He had training in three schools and served with family standing among Webster County’s wealth. Cather leaves a wife Mrs Nelson Bartlett and a large kin group including two sisters and two brothers.
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Ft. Sbn
Winchester
Cather
QO. L. Lindgren
Bladen
W. W. Ray
West Seventh Street
Grand Island
Oscar Calther
Pabstix
Nebr
Frank W. Gather
Bhaden
What One Thrift Stamp Buys
A list of items purchasable with one thrift stamp includes clothing detals and basic goods such as shoe laces toothpaste garters gasoline and brushes. The note enumerates practical items like socks handkerchiefs pipes and toothbrushes as attainable with a single stamp.
Evangelistic Campaign at Woodland and National Avenues
A special evangelistic campaign is held in the gospel tent at Woodland frd National avenues under the Christian and Missionary Alliance auspices conducted by Rev. W T Griffiths of Wales. Public invited to hear the gospel. Services each evening at 8 oclock and Sundays at 3 and 7 20 p m. We preach Christ crucified.
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Woodland
Frd
Christian and Missionary Alliance
W. T.griffiths
Wales
When Things Seem Drudgery Think of the Trenches
A short reflective note urges perseverance by recalling soldiers in trenches. It frames daily effort as a quiet, disciplined labor with stoic resolve.
Desirable Virginia Property Trustees Sale Notice
Trustees sale by two deeds of trust dated March 12 1915 in Frederick County records. J D Oates and wife convey property seven miles from Winchester Virginia, a 13 acre tract with residence orchard well and water. Sale at public auction in front of Winchester Court House at 12 noon on Saturday June 20 2918.
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Mrch
Erick County
J. D. Oates
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Unclear Names Mark Local Clerks In Household Notice
Fragmentary notice lists individuals including M M Lynch and J M Fishpaw with roles as clerks, dated 6 12, and mentions Army of Fannie EB Oather and others in a probate or administrative context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.M. Lynch
Army of Fannie
EB. Oather
Duvall and Duan
Ide J. M. Fishpaw
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Wss Richards
Bettie Greene
Linden Wood
Beulah Harlee
O'Connor
Crisman
Mary Bahiman
Helen Dean Gretna Barn
Mary Jackson
Paul Carper
Lela Jackson
Hilda Klompus
Kathe Serous
Garland Johson
Herris
Norman Bahiman
Lilia Brubaker
John Bailey
Clyde Dehart
Ernest Clevenger
Nathan* Weiss
Ernest Thomas
Elsie Rainsberger
Nellie Jenkins
Sybil Grubbs
Claytton Ritter
Mightle Edwards
Howard March
Kennneth Petrie
Forrest Forney
Luther Conner
Sarah Tanquary
Alma Ritter
Margaret Pagle
George Miller
Franklin Grove
Dixie Mason
Leo Conley
Eula Affleck
Gertrude Mills
R. L. Stickel
Anderson Conley
Ruby Carpenter
Paul Hook
George Hodgson
Harry Pingley
Charles Wood
Kathleen Kline
Joseph Anderson
R. L. Strickel
George Snyder
Virginia Barr
Josephine Hodges
Lucy Ann Kinzel
Carter May Striker
Marshall Striker
Elsie Smith
Kathryn Smith
Grace Johnston
Katherine Amick
Elizabeth Baker
Okla Dever
Kathryn Dispannett
Margaret Drummond
Mary Drummond
Earl Clark
Kenneth Cornwell
Robert Eagle
Emma Hines
Alben Jackson
Louise Lamp
Leona Plank
Beverly Rice
James F. Ritter
Mary Rosenberger
Gertrude Rush
Hilda Aees
Robert Shank
Mildred Shryock
Virginia Smith
Louise Steele
Lawrence Wallman
Dorothy Winkfield
Evelyn Worsley
Susan Souisbury
Florence Duvall
Charles Fansler
Robert Hook
Bessie Novick
Roy Ritter
Othel Spaid
Herbert Solenberger
Frances Devany
Harold Sheetz
William Brown
Virginia Crismore
Elizabeth Miller
Ruth Haines
Lillian Doing
Portia Robinson
Goldie Brown
W. M. Sampsell
Harry Warner
Elbert Magruder
Ross Wheat
Garland Williams
Helen Cooper
Salomen Firsman
Mary Lees Hardy
Emma ‘Hawkins
Sarah Hollingerber
Helen Keating
Linda Kremer
Efifa Robinson
Lucy Sprint
H. S. Duffey
Raymond Cool
Keith Crome
Herbert Lauck
Elsie Clevenger
Sidney Eagle
Ruth — BH Ebersole
Virginia Grove
Lillie Hauptman
Katherine Latham
Gertrude’ Ritter
Carrie Crosen
Pature
J. C. Carver
Carver
West
Vergintia
Hampshire
Alway ‘S Bears
Powerplus
Tise
Richard Garnett
Cluett, Peabody
Ryan & Orndoff “Style
Neel Motor Co
Rolin Med. CO
Atlanta
Waite
Lieut. Cather
Christ
Fannie HB
Amherst Street
Crums’ Memorial
Swimleys
Burnt Factory Yard
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