30 Mar 1922
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1922
Page
1
H Clay DeGrange outlines essential spray timing and substances to protect orchards from apple scab codling moth and related pests. Early bloom and post bloom applications with lime sulfur and arsenate or lead control scab and moths, with possible additional sprays during wet seasons. emphasizes tree health and disciplined horticultural practice.
H K Green and Brothers present their annual spring style exhibit with women and misses outfits including suits coats and dresses. The event runs 7 45 to 8 45 pm at the firm store with a large display and Centenary Concert Orchestra performing selections including solos by Floyd Haines and Miss Marshall Stryker.
Fruit growers urged to buy Hayes Power Sprayer and reliable lime-dulphur and Niagate Dust from Win Orchard Supply Co. Immediate deliveries, stocked machinery and equipment for all uses. Corona Dry Lead Arsenate priced at 13 cents per pound. Located 801 N Market St with phone 3131.
President and Senator Smoot discussed legislative matters including tariffs and the bonus. Smoot indicated the tariff bill would be reported to the Senate next week and urged revising the bonus to finance payments to former service members through taxation.
The Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers Association invites orchardists to a meeting on Saturday April 1 at 3 p m in the Handley Library Auditorium. Speaker will be Mr J Ralston. The secretary J R Dushan e urges members to bring their crews and hear about spraying importance.
Preview ad notes two comedies and a serial along with a pre release of Bill Russell in Money to Burn. A bang up reel feature is advertised as a knockout with city audiences urged to see it.
Connie Talmadge stars in Fighting Mad and a Western with William Desmond shown in town for the first time. Also listed are matinée shows at 2:30 PM and other comedies. Local notices urge horse and cattle owners in G. W. Kremer’s area to bring them home by April 2.
The heirs at law of Charles H. Jones, a South Main merchant, abandoned a will contest after discussions with lawyers. The will, admitted after his death at his Seabright home, names Harry Sartelle as executor though probate proceedings were paused. Estate valued around 10 to 12 thousand dollars, mostly real estate and bank assets. Jones lived alone, never married, last of his immediate family.
Readable text indicates a local plant promoting a trade line on the North Western Grade. The fragment mentions new season offerings and wholesale quantities for Marl, inviting buyers to place orders at the plant. No clear names, dates, or figures are present to expand the summary.
Four or five freight cars derailed near Millville West Virginia about 4 30 am delaying traffic for nearly five hours on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad between Harpers Ferry and Strasburg Junction. Eastbound train 408 shifted passengers to another train and westbound 53 arrived about 9 am with morning mail. No injuries reported and cause of derailment unknown.
The hydro-aeroplane flight from Lisbon to Pernambuco Brazil began this morning. Two naval captains took off at 0 o'clock aiming to complete the more than 6,500 mile journey in about twenty hours.
Josepha and Rosa Bilazek, known as the Siamese twins, died soon after surgery in Chicago. Doctors indicated a plan to separate had been discussed, but a brother’s refusal and complications from pneumonia and pulmonary issues led to both sisters’ deaths within ten days. One sister had been married once, the other never married, and their brother was killed in 1915.
Four Western Maryland detectives arrested after the Tuesday shooting at the Western Maryland yards waived a hearing and posted 1500 bail each for an action by the May grand jury. Names include Pentz Saylor Harvey Smith Edward J Chapman and Edward Scaff. More than 100 strike breakers returned to work as quiet settled over Hagerstown Md.
Residents on North Braddock Street between Piccadilly and Peyton woke to youths going door to door ringing bells tapping windows and fleeing before identification. The spree cracked a few panes alarming residents including an elderly heart patient who required medical attention.
A one week class on salesmanship runs daily at Handley Library from 7:30 p.m. The event includes a food sale at 10 o'clock hosted by Solenberger's dow and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Virginia State Horticultural Society officers plan a Winchester conference with the Freder ick County Fruit Growers and Farmers' Association to decide whether the 1922 annual convention will be hosted in Winchester in early December. Leaders named include President B F Moomaw and Secretary W P Massey, with attendees anticipated from Roanoke Charlottesville Harrisonburg and others. The city faces lodging and meal arrangements as hotels near capacity and local residents may offer rooms.
A county appeal notes many families require clothing and shoes for eight to twelve year olds. Donated second hand clothes may be left at the Division Superintendent office located at 22 Rouss Ave.
Brand new Ford Roadster advertised for 420 dollars. Vehicle described as fully equipped and available at Rogers Garage located on Alley Avenue. Listing mentions Rogers Garage at 29 1o 2t alley Avenue.
Harry Lean Wilson and Theodore Kinley, a novelist and an artist, battled with gloved fists along the Pacific Coast 70 miles south of San Francisco at daylight after a long running feud. Kinley won the three-minute bout as Wilson collapsed, ending a quarrel that began after a New Year’s festivity.
The article notes no damage to apples yet and cooler temperatures slow bud development. Growers hope sustained cool weather over the next week or ten days delays bloom to between April 20 and 26, while a few warm days could bring bloom around April 16, about ten days earlier than normal.
Jury awards Dr. Sager the greater damages after a rear century accident on Winchester pike near Woodstock Virginia. Berna F. Sager awarded slightly less. County Court found liable for improper road warning signs during repair work. A verdict was set aside and arrest of judgment noted by defense counsel.
A local display advertisement references a Sonora contest with a large visual display noted inside. The fragment hints at a promotional event or competition and directs readers to view the ad for details.
A Box Social at Braddock J. M. E. Church is announced for March 31 at 7 30 p m with amusements music and refreshments listed for attendees.
Prof Maphis of the University of Virginia Extension spoke at Widewater Library on the meaning of citizenship. He said a good citizen sacrifices for the welfare of the community and outlined a creed for adoption by the state municipality.
The record notes two arrests on Main and Piccadilly for intoxication with a small fine cited. Names Armel and Pfeiffer appear as officers handling the complaint, while W B Phillips of North Carolina visits the city. Other items mention measles illness in Green family and various travel notes for local residents.
Notice to fruit growers about a small block sale by Fruit Co Inc offering a 1 percent dividend. The document references stock members and owners of pre stock with payment terms and insurance real estate notes.
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