Apple Crop Prospects Dampen Across States in 1919
A report from Mr. W P Massey secretary of the Virginia State Horticultural Society indicates the 1919 apple crop will be at least 10 percent below last year with most districts at one half to two thirds of a full crop. Only box apple regions promise a good yield while weather hindered thorough spraying in eastern states and the Mississippi Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Massey
E Waeghester
Virginia Tate Horticultural Society
Mississippi Valley
New York
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
York Imperial
Adams
Franklin
Berkeley County
W. Va
Winchester
Valley
Virginia
Ben Davis
York
Piedmont
State Guard meeting in Winchester set for Thursday evening
A meeting of the Le Winchester State Guard is scheduled for 7 45 p m Thursday June 26. Members are urged to attend without fail. Captain L A Fay commands the unit and signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Guard
le Winchester State Guard
L. A. Fay
Insurance ad and livestock wanted notice
An advertisement for Hansbrough and Carter offering insure your wheat on farms with fire and lightning coverage and low rates. Also a notice seeking fresh cows and springers from M. E. Conner, with contact via McIlwee's Livery and both phones listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough and Carter Insurance
M. E. Conner
McIlwee
Burleson Rules Out Rehiring Strikers
Postmaster General Burleson told a committee of the American Federation that he would not direct telegraph companies to reemploy workers who went on strike. He said the unions left work in violation of government rules and that traffic is being handled normally with grievance machinery functioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
General Burleson
American Federation Bar Today
Government Wire, Control Board and Labor Board
Burleson
Virginia debt bonds signed in New York transfer
West Virginia State Treasurer Johnson and State Auditor Durst depart Charleston for New York to sign about 30 000 bonds totaling 13 500 000 dollars to be paid on the Virginia debt. The bonds will be turned over to a Virginia Debt Commission representative after signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Johnson
Durst
New York
Virginia
Virginia Debt Commission
Armistice Breached as Ukrainian Forces Advance
Paris reports the armistice with Poland and Ukraine has been broken by a Ukrainian advance. Information received here today confirms renewed fighting and shifts in control amid tensions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Irish bonds debt of honor tied to independence
New York June 26 report states if Ireland frees itself it will assume the $500 100 union bond issue unpaid since 1866. E De Valera calls the bonds a debt of honor and plans detail arrangements with Sinn Fein loan aims in the United States. Apple growers urged to contact Winchester Cold Storage Co for stock to build extra storage for 1920 with irrevocable option on space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States
Ireland
E. de Valera
Irish Republic
Sinn
Winchester Cold Storage Company
Winchester Cold Storage CO
H. F. Byrd
John Thwaite
Ray Robinson
Co. R. McCann
Mrs Carrie Barr Moves To Lancaster
Mrs Carrie Barr daughter of the late Richard Parker sells her Winchester residence on Souphy Main Street to John H Seal Jr of the Winchester post office. She departs for Lancaster Pa to live there. A longtime Braddock Street M E Church choir member, she remains a respected local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Parker Barr
M. L. Barr
Souphy Main Street
John H. Seal, Jr
Winches
Barr
Lancaster
New Municipal Market Faces Possible Saturday Night Hours
Rain kept shoppers away at the morning market causing lighter crowds but farmers urged adding Saturday night sales. The market commission will meet this afternoon to decide on extending hours, with many truck growers expressing strong interest in evening access to sell produce after morning work.
Autoists promised low price gas and auto parts
The Cooper Mose & Oil Co at the busy corner Main and Piccadilly Sts offers independent gas at 25 cents per gallon and a new cargo of Vredolots grease tires and oils. They tout different grades for autos trucks and tractors and claim reduced Goodrich tire prices with a non kick detachment to prevent broken arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich
HE Kelly
Cooper Mose. & Oil CO
Main &Piccadilly Sts
Did These Bad Boys Come From Winchester
The Strasburg correspondent reports that Winchester rowdies staged a late night drill in Strasburg, then stole John Smith's Hudson coupe and towed an unusable touring car out of town before driving to Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Strasburg
Woodstock
John Smith
Former Resident Paralyzed In County Farm Home
John Barrett a former well known resident of the city living at Fairmount and North avenue was paralyzed Tuesday at his Dr Mack Janney farm home in the county. He has been unconscious since the incident and is said to be in a pre carious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrett
Fairmount
North Avenue
Dr. Mack Janney
Barrett
Miss Reardon Is Much Improved
Miss Margaret Reardon private secretary to Congressman W Harrison of this city and daughter of the late Patrick H Reardon, this city, was reported to be in an improved condition today after a serious illness in a Washington hospital. Friends had been concerned, but her condition has improved significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Reardon
Washington
D. C
W. Harrison
Patrick H. Reardon
Inside and Outside Work Wanted for Paper Mill
Classified notice seeking help for interior and exterior tasks at a paper mill. Also an ad listing two small houses near Handley School on south Braddock St for sale and a hotel Evans for sale along with a Royal typewriter offered at specified page locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley School
South Braddock St
J. W. Baker
Crown Prince Escapes From Holland Raises Peace Conference Buzz
Frederick William Hohenzollern, the former German crown prince, has escaped from Holland and entered Germany amid peace conference debates. Officials in Washington and Paris note potential implications for postwar arrangements and international law. Berlin meanwhile faces rising unrest with fears of counter revolutions and renewed hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Frederick William Hohenzollern
Holland
Germany
Clemenceau
Poland
Posen
West Prussia
Governor Urged to Halt Prize Fight at Toledo
Representative Randall introduces a House bill urging Ohio’s governor to stop the July 4 prize fight between Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey in Toledo, citing a threat to the nation’s birthday celebration. The measure comes from pro prohibitionist Randall of California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pr
Washington
Allen
Ohio
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Toledo
Representative Randall
California
Wrestler Scruggs Draws With Sailor Smith at Charity Carnival
Howard Scruggs local middleweight held Sailor Smith to a seven minute draw in a charity wrestling match at the Equity grow carnival for Friendship Fire Company. Smith, billed as United States Navy champion, failed to secure a fall, while crowds and rain affected attendance but optimism remains for upcoming nights. A porch swing raffle was announced to aid the charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Scruggs
Sailor Smith
Friendship Fire Company
Smith
Carnival
United States Navy
Scruggs
Court dissolves Winchester and Martinsburg Turnpike Company
A Frederick County Circuit Court decree by Judge Whiting dissolves the Winchester and Martinsburg Turnpike Company and nulls its charter after fulfilling its purposes. Funds from a toll-sate sale north of Winchester totaling 1,834.79 were distributed among 272 shares. 1,584.86 remains for shareholders. The state will operate the toll-free road after September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Whiting
Winchester
Charles R. McCann
Tnan
Tare of Circus Ends Eddie Polo Serial Tonight
The final two chapters of Eddie Polo's The Lure of the Circus have been received and will be shown at Empire tonight, concluding the serial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Polo
Empire Tonight
Ford Car Mooring For Sale
Shal's Music Store advertises summer spraying supplies including Sherven Williams Dry Lime and sulfur arsenate of lead. Cooper House & Oil Co at the Busy Corner Main and Piccadilly Streets appears in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sensiou
Shal's
MUSIE
Sherven. Williams
Cooper Mbse. & Oil CO
Main & Pic
Cadilly Sts
Anniversary Social at Rev W Tene No Its South Washington
A social event hosted by W G T O at the Rev W Tene residence on South Washington Street is planned for Friday June 27 at 8 PM. An attractive program precedes ice cream and cake sales with large homemade cakes offered from 7 to 8 PM. Invitations extend to all to attend and enjoy a pleasant evening. Secretary notes 24-1 p Bt.
Industrial councils assume full control in Hamburg
Reports from Berlin quote newspaper dispatches saying industrial councils have seized full political and military power in Hamburg. General von Vordeck is ordered to Hamburg with strong forces to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Hamburg
Berlin
von Vordeck
French to observe Victory Battle Day
Paris reports the French government setting Bastille Day July 14 as the official Victory Day celebration. The national holiday will mark France's victory with official events and public observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
France
Fire destroys Baltimore Home Furnishings warehouse
Fire of unknown origin swept the Baltimore branch of the American Home Furnishing Company at 1412 to 1416 Eastern avenue, threatening East Baltimore and triggering a first general alarm in years. Loss is estimated at 150000 dollars, insured. manager H W Matthews received minor injuries while shutting the vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
American Home Furnishing Company
Eastern Avenue
H. W. Matthews
Brooklyn Murderer Sentenced To Die In Electric Chair
Gordon Faucett Handy was sentenced in Brooklyn Supreme Court to die in the electric chair at Sing Sing during the week of July 28 for the daylight hold up and murder of De Witt C. Peal at the Fast Brooklyn Savings Bank last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gordon Fawcett Handy
de Witt C. Peal
Brooklyn Savings Bank
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Sing Sing
Jess Willard Found 37 By Marriage Record
LEAVENWORTH Kan June 26 Jess Willard the champion heavyweight pugilist is 37 years old according to the marriage license bureau record. The clerk displayed the license book showing on March 13 1908 a license to Jesse M Willard 26 and Hattie Evans 22 both residents of Kansas. LOSTGold wrist watch on black ribbon band initials C H G reward 1138 Washington Street 6 25 1p tf ie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Leavenworth
Kan
Jess Willard
Willard
Jesse M. Willard
Hattie Evans
Kansas
C.H.G
Washington Street
Americans Hurt in Siberia Wounded and Captured
Washington June 26 Advices reaching the War Department from Major-General Graves report that several Americans were wounded and one officer and four enlisted men were captured in fighting against anti Bolshevik forces in Siberia. All were members of the Thirty first Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Beater Bolow Becomes Sold Property On Main Street
Announcement states the Baetjer building on North Main street was sold from the estate of the late Henry Baetjer to Fred H. and Herman H. Hable. The three story brick structure fronts 32 feet 6 inches and extends 160 feet east, with Gray and Streit grocery on the ground floor. The upper floors are divided into apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baetjer
North Main Street
Henry Baetjer
Fred. H
Herman H. Hable
Messrs
Main Street
Main
Water Streets
Maneerty
Big lot summer rugs and refrigerators attract buyers
Readable sale notes show a large assortment of summer rugs and refrigerators with sanitary metal products and wide selection. Mentions pattern variety and affordable pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big
Cinat
Molseum
Outrages Reported in Thrace Villages
Reports from Thrace describe Bulgarian groups committing outrages near Salontay and Thrace villages. Evidence includes killings near Karatask and three mutilated bodies found at Bosnahori, with Greeks missing and deaths from malnutrition. A large money roll was lost between a Greek restaurant and a hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salontey
Thrace
Karatask
Bosnahori
TLOST
Hoewl Shine Partor
Art Star Office
Allies threaten action over Scapa Flow ships
Paris note asserts Allied right to punish for destruction of German ships at Scapa Flow. It calls sinking of the surrendered fleet a violation of the armistice and peace terms, with reparations to follow after investigation. Lost gold signet ring with initials RE.M. reward at Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Khany
Scapa Flow
Alles
RE. M
Star Office
Stock market opens irregular after Baltimore and Ohio suspension
A threes point drop in common shares due to the suspension of ivis deads and an adjourned directors meeting led the irregular opening. General Motors advanced 2 1 2 points as motor equipment oils and metals were in demand. rails and related issues rose only slightly while Rubber hit a new high. The 15 per cent call yesterday produced a 9 per cent call money opening amid speculative activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baltimore
Ohio
Comsmon
General Motors
Rainty
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Double Tollgate
Joseph Jackson
Warren Rice
Braddock
Kremer
G. Clarence Miller
Market St
Clarence Miller
West “Virginia
Carrie Barr
Miss Reardon
Hotel
Evans
Royal Typewriter
Hun Capital
The
Netherland
Associated Powers
Hohenzollern
Exchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
Hindenburg
Field Marshal
von Hindenburg
Noske
Dr. Bell
Council of Three
Small
Winchester and Martinsburg Co
Tare of
Ford
Social
East Baltimore
Rables
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