Personalities Reported in Winchester Visitations and Travels
Short weekly note lists Miss Lily Calvert of New Orleans Louisiana Miss Frances Wail of Charles Town Miss Marian Potter of Baltimore visiting Clarke County friends in Winchester. Local officials and merchants including Mayor Harry H Baker and Mr J W Clevenger were seen about town. Judge Harrison returns from Norfolk Virginia Beach and Washington with two week trip noted. Miller Supply advertises ready to cut any size glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Potter
Baltimore
Clarke County
Winchester
Beekeeping Advice on Foul Brood Treatment and Comb Renewal
The article describes foul brood symptoms in bees with lazy activity and a melting glue odor. It advises evening removal of infected combs, shaking bees into new hives, using starter frames for four days, then replacing with foundation and burning or washing away diseased combs and new combs to remove diseased honey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer’s Bulletin
Valley Baptists session notes progress and relief efforts
Letters from Shenandoah Association churches show prosperity and fruit in Baptist work. The Ministers Relief Fund Society held its first meeting to discuss needs and potential fundraising. Rev Massie reported on the Shenandoah County Baptist Orphanage Home at Salem, Virginia, prompting discussion about the state’s largest orphanage. Tonight at eight the session focuses on religious services with Rev Joseph Long delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Association
Ministers’ Relief Fund Society
J. H. Massie
Shenandoah County
Baptist Orphanage Home
Salem
Virginia
Joseph Long
Charlestown
Denver Ex press at Auditorium presents melodrama
Holden Bros. bring The Denver Express for one night at the Auditorium. A strong Colorado snow country tale moves from rough mountain life to Denver society mansions with a blend of drama and comedy. Specialties and richly painted scenery accompany the performance with prices 25 35 50 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Express
Holden Bros
Colorado
Gilly
Ralph J. Ravencroft
Cts
Hable’s Clothing Oe
Fraud and Salting Hides Raises Market Concerns
The article warns dealers to avoid cutting salting quality on hides to boost profits. It notes risks from improper salting on head and belly, the danger of salt spots, and the use of rock salt being ineffective. It also mentions tests to mislead buyers and a later note on Russian soldiers required to carry pictorial handkerchiefs.
Giraffe and Swimming Abilities
A note on animal swimming ability stating giraffes cannot swim due to their long necks while other animals can manage to stay afloat if challenged.
Local Market Prices and Winchester Poolesville Baseball Summary
The local markets posted steady prices for Wheat Butter Young Chickens Old Hens and Old Roosters with figures showing 2.75 for some items and fractions for others. Winchester defeated Poolesville 4 to 2 in a baseball game noted for earned runs two base hits and several defensive plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
McDonald
Basset
Baker
White
Cantwell
Beavers
Poolesville
Kennedy
Bassett
C. Sellman
Messrs
Spates
Wagner
Shotgun Duel in Martinsburg Saloon
Ham Welty of Martinsburg entered John Creque’s saloon and fired on bartender Hunter McKinney after being refused a drink. McKinney fired back wounding Welty in the leg. Welty returned, was shot by McKinney, and was arrested on attempted murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham Welty
Martinsburg
John Creque
Hunter
McKinney
Welty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lily Calvert
New Ortecisis, la
Oscar Barr
Frances Wail
Elizabeth Hersolf
Harry H. Baker
Washington
A. A. Davis
R. W. Baker
Summit Point
Harry C. Warden
Berryville
J. W. Clevenger
Canterbury
Thomas W. Harrison
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
R. Remington Whitacre
Miss Bessie Whitacre
Miller Supply Company, Jr
G. L. Potter
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Capon Road
Ie Wahi
Genessee Pure Food Co
Leroy, N.Y
Valley Baptists
THE
Heep
Empire
Eaade
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
County Court House
MOON
North Main Street
N. Main St
J. P. Haddox
Episcopal Female Institute
W. C. Marshall
Gray & Sheetz
Oppo
Taylor Hotel
Daten
Eaevees
Leeee
AB. R
M. Sellman
Dunn
Eeesen
Willis
H. PO
A. EB
Foard
Ae Kennedy
Weems
Armstrong
Rf Cantwell
Denver
Ft. Loudoun
Glass
Goxp
Katharine R.glass
Laura W. Gold
Postals
ERRY
Baltimore & Ohio R
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley
Phlet
Harry Smnserlake
Postoffice
Castoria
ST. Mary’s Academy
A .Exandria
Sigal
S. H. Hable
Corner Main
Water Streety
Shoes and Oxfords
Ki Town
Huntsberry
Mason’s
Sale
T. M. Barr
D. R. Eskey
Btove and Steel Range Co
Reuss
Bell
Lia
Halos
GOST
Horsey & Atwell
J. H. Huntsberry’s
T. J. Lindamood
Mack Noonan
Sio Amherst Street
C.bd
Boyce
Cork Street
North Man Street
Nasional Co
Chestnut St
Phila
Paw&Fr
Frederick
Harvey Wil Co
Cleveland
Ohio
W. H. Dinges
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