Hail Storm Wrecks Orchards and Property Around Winchester
A severe hail and wind storm caused extensive damage across Mount M, Berryville, and surrounding areas. Apples and pears suffered near total losses at W. S Hiett and Joe Swimley orchards, with insurance shielding some growers. Berkeley and Tabler districts reported mixed results, while Berryville and Shenandoah Valley towns faced roof and window damage and flooded streets.
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Mack Clagett
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Tabler
West Va
Berkeley County
Richards
Winchester
B. F. Arthur
Storm Rips Through Camp Bone With Uprooted Trees Skeletons Revealed
Reports describe heavy rains and high winds breaking crops and flooding fields around Camp Bone. A remarkable event saw 50 to 100 buzzards flee the storm as a large tree in the National cemetery was uprooted, exposing and dropping two skeletons from graves of B. H. Hindman and W. Garrison near the New York State lot.
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National Cemetery
New York State Lot
B. H. Hindman
W. Garrison
New York
Miss Mary Stuart Wedding Recalls Out of Town Guests
The ceremony was followed by a reception and late dancing as the couple departed for a honeymoon to the Adirondacks and Canada. The bride plans to reside in Hagerstown where Brugh works with his father in real estate and insurance. Guests included relatives from Maryland and Pennsylvania and many out of town friends. The bride's education and singing talent are noted along with an extensive gifts room at Hawthorne mansion.
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Fort Loudoun Seminary
Peabody Conservatory of Music
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Raymond Arias
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Winchester
Hawthorne
Severe Clarke County Storm Causes Major Farm Damage
A June storm hit Clarke County with hail two inches deep near the river. J. M. A. Claggett suffered about $1,000 in losses as barn and corn house were destroyed. Berryville Basket Factory flood halted work. Aubrey Harwell’s orchard hail damaged. Mrs J M C McGuire’s driving horse killed by lightning. Kittridge orchard trees uprooted. Dr Osborne’s losses near $1,000. Five acre kisney bean field washed away.
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J. M. A. Claggett
Berryville Basket Factory
Questover
Aubrey Harwell
J. M. C. MecGuire
Osborne
Craftsman J Oliver Lowery Draws Attention With Cedar Chest
A large handmade cedar chest left yesterday at The Standard office by J Oliver Lowery of the city drew business visitors. Lowery has long made cedar chests by hand, often with one hand due to a missing finger. He has built a profitable local business supplying wrappers for Winchester families and the surrounding area.
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J. Oliver Lowery
Mr. Lowery
Lowery
Winchester
Gas attack disrupts Rhode Island Senate in January filibuster
Four Republican senators collapsed after chlorine gas was released in the Rhode Island Senate chamber during a January session. Lieutenant Governor Poupin announced the incident and ordered deputies to restore attendance as Democrats initiated a long filibuster over a constitutional convention vote.
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Senate
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Leutenant
Providence
Storm Damage Strikes Home and Fields In Plains County
Reports describe a homeowner’s upstairs room flooded and berry and raspberry patches damaged. Wheat fields lie flattened in several areas with many telephone lines down, indicating widespread storm effects.
Strength of rail shares steady as market gains
In New York on June 19 the Associated Press notes railroad stock strength remained steady amid rising car loadings. Oil shares fell slightly as Atlantic Refining liquidation weighed on oil issues. Call money opened at 2 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Atlantic Refining
Call
Hunters and trappers face wildlife destruction banner
A Nature Magazine citation notes about six million hunters in the United States and many trappers, stressing a nationwide effort tied to wildlife destruction concerns. The piece frames the scope of hunting and trapping within a broader conservation banner.
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Destruction of Wild Life
Anys Nature Magazine
United States
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