Inspectors urged as peach yellows spreads in Frederick County
The Star reports that Frederick County leads Virginia in peach and apple output but inspectors and funds are short. San Jose scale and peach yellows infestation have prompted many diseased trees to be destroyed, yet insufficient staff hampers thorough control and future development.
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Blacksburg
Frederick County
San Jose
United States
Department of Agriculture
West Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia Experiment Station
Michigan
Berrien ‘County
Paymaster Wilson Freed From Custody in Washington
Walter L. Wilson son of former postmaster general and Wash ington and Lee president is released from custody at the Washington Navy Yard after months on charges of irregularities in accounts. Secretary Metcalf allows honorable retirement on physical disability with promotion examination set for next March. investigation cites negligent records and clerical faults, not intent to defraud. Wilson will return to Charles Town West Virginia awaiting orders while the Hancock record may bar further service.
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Winchester
Washington
Walter L. Wilson
William L. Wilson
Washington and Lee University
Washington Navy Yard
Meteau
Wilson
Charles Town
W.va
Metcalf
Hancock
John E. Wilson Dies At Inwood
John E. Wilson Jr., 27, of Inwood Wa. Va., died Monday night at his parents home from a throat condition after years of illness. He is survived by his parents and several siblings. Funeral was held at 10 o’clock yesterday from the family home with Rev. Willis officiating and burial in Darkesville cemetery.
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Inwood
John E. Wilson, Jr
Wilson
Mr. Willis
Episcopal Church
Middleway
Darkesville
Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Meets Thursday
The regular monthly meeting of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will convene Thursday at 7 30 PM in the office of H R Bryarly & Bro on Rouss avenue. Important business will be transacted. all members are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
H. Ru. Bryarly, & Bro
Rouss Avenue
Sheriff Smallwood resigns amid grand jury criticism
Clarke county sheriff William W. Smallwood resigns after harsh grand jury criticism over the Berryville jail escape of Lillie Robinson. George H. Levi to succeed him. Smallwood to serve as deputy briefly before a permanent replacement is named, then pursue private business.
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Smallwood
Clarke —County
George H. Levi
Smallow
Grand Jury
Lillie Robinson
Berryville
Returning Home to Be a Bride in Martinsburg
Miss Cora Hayslett daughter of James G. Hayslett and J Thomas Stewart former Bunker Hill postmaster were married quietly at the Martinsburg Presbyterian manse Rev F M Woods officiated There were no attendants A wedding supper followed at the home of Circuit Clerk and Mrs bh Dew Gerhardt The couple will make their home in Bunker Hill The bride has been living in Argos Indiana and arrived in Martinsburg yesterday afternoon to meet the groom.
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Cora Hayslett
James G. Hayslett
Bunker Hill
J. Thomas Stewart
Athatythe
Presbyterian Manse
Martingbure
F. M. Woods
Presbyterian Church
Bh. Dew. Gerhardt
Stewart
Argos
Ind
Martinsburg
Irwin McDonald Undergoes Successful Appendectomy
Irwin McDonald son of W W McDonald of Mansfield stock farm underwent appendectomy at Berryville Hospital performed by Dr Alfred B Tucker. The operation was successful and the patient is recovering well with expectations to be out in a few weeks. He has many friends in Winchester.
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Irwin McDonald
W. W. McDonald
Mansfield
Alfred B. Tucker
Berryville Hospital
Irwin
Areunée
Winchester
Ready For Baseball Season In Hagerstown
The Hagerstown Herald reports a meeting will be held to plan a baseball team for the coming season. Letters have been sent to Martinsburg Winchester Chambersburg Frederick and others to gauge the scene in nearby cities. Hagerstown hopes a balanced, competitive lineup will spark more enthusiasm than a clearly stronger club.
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Hagerstown Herald
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Winchester
Chambersburg
Frederick
A Man Who Works For 68 Railroads
Mr. W. H. Saxton of Cleveland Ohio a noted railroad man m a time inspector for sixty eight railroads. He has been in Winchester for several days and plans to return today. Saxton travels across America for years and is well known among railroad workers. He is also an expert on roller skates and enjoyed the rink during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Saxton
Cleveland
Ohio
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Saxton
United States
America
The Robber Robbed
A fragmented notice hints at a theater showing with lively images and a night of joy for all. Admission details are unclear in the garbled text.
Big Bill Kay Heads West to Minneapolis
Reports say the Staunton and Martinsburg product "Big Bill" Kay is leaving Washington to join a second baseman slot with a Minneapolis team in Minnesota. Kay had starred in Washington with a .333 batting mark and second honors, drawing praise for his impact as a rising youngster before this potential trade.
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Winchester
Bill” Kay
Staunton
Washington
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Kay
Martinsburg
W. Va
Bill
Second Close Company
Notice to Firemen for Rouss celebration meeting
Notice announces Charley, Rouss Fire Co monthly meeting tomorrow night with full attendance requested. Rouss Celebration Committee will meet immediately after. Signed H C Stouffer Captain and xi Seal Séc'ye ip.
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Charley, Rouss Fire Co
Rouss
H.C. Stouffer
Xi Seal
Mrs. Brent Dead at Nephew's Home in Virginia
Mrs Harriet Brent widow of G W Brent dies at 3 AM at nephew M P Ebert’s home near Stephenson Station Virginia She is in her 90th year born 1818 in Adams County Pennsylvania She married G W Brent in 1848 and survived by three nephews five great nephews and one great niece Funeral at Martin P Ebert’s home Saturday at 10 30 and burial in family plot. William Lynn buried at White Hall after death at Martinsburg from consumption.
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Harriet Brent
G. W. Brent
M. P. Ebert
Stephenson's Station
Brent
Adams County
Gettysburg
Virginia
Alice G
Mary
Martin Ebert
Mary Myers Ebert
John E
Martin P
Charles M. Abert
Brent Tell Eeatgl
Martin P. Ebert
Mira
Lutheran Church
William Lynn
White Hall
Hep
Martinsburg
W. Va
W. R. Hardesty
Methodist Church
Lynn
Jacob Lynn
Lassiter-Withers road bill passes in state House
Richmond Feb 5 Robert W Withers of Nansemond county led a large majority to pass the Lassiter Withers road bill forcing prisoners sentenced to the penitentiary for over five years to work on public roads. Lobbyists including Davis Boot Shoe Co attorneys opposed the measure. Rhea case hearing delayed as witnesses Joslin and Gent fail to appear. Ministers urge Sunday excursions prohibition in Senate committee with labor union opposition.
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Richmond
Robert W. Withers
Nansemond County
House
Senate
Davis Boot @ “Shoe Company
Massachusetts
Rhea
Joslin
G. CG
William F. Rhea
West
Senate‘ Committee
Strode
Dr William J Best Dies Sudden in Brucetown
Doctor William J Best longtime Clarke and Berkeley counties physician died suddenly while at home in Brucetown near Winchester after a brief illness He was born 1856 and practiced medicine for 52 years Surviving: widow Frances E Jett and four children including M B Hesseltine Major C M Best Frank J Best and Mrs Re Falrs Church The death followed a day of patient calls amid severe winter weather.
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University of Maryland
Widlow
William Janney Best
Brucetown
Winchester
Best
Tim
Aly
Berkeley
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Banner County
John E. Wilson
William W
Levi
Clarke Courier
Sylvester Smallwood
Blue Ridge
Mids Hayslett
Thomas Stewart
Berkeley County
Web
Bunker Hill, W. Va
Mrs. Brent
Proceedings of States Legislature
WM. J. Best
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