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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1921

Page

2

Rural real estate and housing offerings with multiple properties

Property listings describe 60 acres with limestone soil near Pike and railway access, two dwellings with water features, 60 acres of orchard and woodland, locust posts, and fall possession priced at 4500. Additional homes: 6 room near Handley Schools at 3900, 8 room on Market St for 3500, 6 room near schools at 1900, other homes and lots with easy terms and monthly payments. Also business propositions and buyer seller services offered.

Poe Pike Winchester Handley Schools Market St Geecod

Gardner B Hillyard family moves to Richmond

Mrs. Gardner B Hillyard and her children, who have been visiting relatives here, departed this morning for Richmond Virginia where Mr and Mrs Hillyard will establish their future home.

Gardner B. Hillyard Richmond

Local Fair Entries Grow for Shenandoah Valley Event

The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society fair attracts motorcycle racing entries and growing interest in agricultural and home exhibits. Tickets cost 1 50 for four days of entertainment with Magnavox music and moving pictures on Main Street. Merchants urged to decorate shops to boost community business during the four day holiday.

Martinsrse Pe Woiget Martinsburg Fers Town Haltimore Cumberlandy Bers Harrisburg East Chamber of Commerce Ade Nevel Main Street Ain The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society

Poison Spraying Hurts Bees Across Washington State

Beekeepers in Washington seek state aid and chemist input to find a less damaging pesticide substitute after 1,128 hive deaths and 2,459 injuries from spray poisoning. Yakima Valley Beekeepers Association forms a committee to pursue relief. Estimated honey loss reaches 276000 pounds, with unreported cases likely increasing total damage.

Olympia Wash Washington State Yakima 7Ley Beekeepers’ Association

Supervisors Tour County Farm Highlighting Care and Cost

The Board of Supervisors visited the county farm and praised its management under Supt. Hottel and Mrs. D. A well cared for inmate population and hospitable staff impressed the visitors. The farm, while not self supporting, operates at a lower cost than most parish farms in Virginia according to state inspectors. This year the farm’s deficit runs about $1000 due to high living costs, with much kitchen food produced on site and other necessities bought on the open market.

Board of Supervioro Klifé Natchoan Hottel Virginia

Mount Williams Local Mention Schedule and Visits

Local notes from Mount Williams Virginia record visits by W A Clowser and family to Capon Bridge and Winchester. Social calls include Miss Marie Orndorf and Miss Erna Giese with neighbors. A church service is announced for Sunday September 18 at 3 p.m. by Rev J B Crowell.

Mount Williams W. A. Clowser Mabel Joseph N. C Williams Harding Capon Bridge Leslie Clowser J. E. Fisher Jack Whetzel Jeanette Martin Wiliams Winchester H. W. Ashwood Walter Boyd Kernstown Marie Orndorf Katié ‘Burkhart Misa Elsie 'Ee J. € Hart Lester

Cornette Team Leader Moves Family to Winchester

Mr. T. Cornette, president and manager of the 3-C Nectar Bottling Company, recently took charge of the local plant and moved his family from Independence, Virginia to Winchester. They are boarding for now, with plans to buy a lot and build a home.

T. €. Cornette Nectar Winchester Independence

Farm Bargains Across Acreages with Quick Possession

Classified notice listing multiple farm bargains with various acreages and buildings including 100 acres for $6,000 and 95 acres for $4,500. Also offers new 4-room and 8-room houses, 30 farms for sale in Middletown, and 5 houses available. Prompt responses requested with flexible terms.

Bath Middletown

Strike on the railroads May Come Very Soon

Chicago September reports outline two key meetings next week that could trigger a general railroad strike. Five hundred thousand railroad shopmen will vote on wage cuts and rule changes, with results led by C. M. Jewell. Separately, leaders of locomotive engineers and conductors firemen and trainmen will reveal ballot outcomes, with early unofficial tallies favoring strike action.

Associated Press Chicago C. M. Jewell American Federation of Labor Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Brotherhoods of

Rockaway Beach Fire Destroys Hotels and Amusements

A blaze at Rockaway Beach Long Island opposite Coney Island destroyed hotels bath-houses and amusement venues causing an estimated loss of 500000. Fire officials reported crews fought the flames amid strong winds and extensive damage to the entertainment district.

Associated Press NDW York Rockaway Beach Long Island Coney Island

Sporting man shot to death in Akron

Akron sportsman Harry Sinclair was shot to death early today while returning from Cleveland with two women and another man in an automobile. The shots were fired from a pursuing car. Mrs. Locker Brittle, Miss Louise Brittle, and Russell Smithers are being held as material witnesses.

Associated Press Akron Ohio Harry Sinclair Akron Sportsman Cleveland Sinclair Locker Brittle Louise Brittle Russell Smithers

Hetzer of Williamsport Seeks Booth at Winchester Fair

Mr. G F Hetzer of Williamsport Maryland connected with S Mountain View Nursery Company is in town on business using crutches after a Washington injury. He is arranging for a booth at the Winchester fair next week while slowly recovering his injured leg.

G. F. Hetzer Williamsport S Mountain View Nursery Company Hetzer Washington Winchester Fair

Visitors Arrive From Washington and Richmond

Mr and Mrs Melvin Green arrive from Washington Holl and Richard Evelyn Byrd comes from Richmond spending time on Herst Street. The fragment notes the arrivals and ongoing stay with minimal details.

Mrs. Melvin Green Washington Holl Richard Evelyn Byrd Richmond Herst Street

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Donse Brothers J. Howard Cather United States Cammer & Son H. R. Willis Willard Cer Braddock and Water Sts C. F. Crim Ana Sen F. M. Reyand Company F. M. Reynolds and Company O Ur Cc. F. Crim. & Son Carver & Mevicar S. Market Chapman's Auto Sales Braddock St Pathe L. E. Patton S. Braddock St Newlin & Company J. B. Gornwell Fiddletown, Va FORD Chapman’s Auto Sales Braddock Street Rockaway STAR South Bend Ind Winchester Auto Sales W.W. W. Dellinger Maxwell Chalmers North Main Street Citizens Motor Car Company W. H. Buchholtz Dodge Brothers Motor Cars Cumberland, Maryland Sun Company, Oils Haines and Warner St Baltimore, Md Sunoco Dodge
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