We are having splendid rains in Oranda Virginia
The report from Oranda Virginia dated June 28 notes excellent rainfall. Corn and all vegetables are growing nicely and crop conditions are favorable.
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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
3
The report from Oranda Virginia dated June 28 notes excellent rainfall. Corn and all vegetables are growing nicely and crop conditions are favorable.
Gettysburg prepares for a veteran reunion as Confederate and Union veterans arrive to a town decked in flags and stars. Gen Wells statue near Big Round Top to be dedicated July 2 with Gen Sickles’ headquarters planned at Rogers House. An Army of cooks arrives to feed thousands over the week amid $50,000 in meat provisions and a large camp mess setup.
Mr Isaac Carpenter confined at home on South Wishirn street with a severe rheumatic attack is now able to be out. Mrs F A Shryock, Miss Mildred and Messrs Wilmot and Paul Shryock left today for an extended visit to Philadelphia Baltimore and Annapolis.
Jorge F. S. Tavenner of Woodstock motored into the city today, arriving in a private vehicle for unspecified business or visit.
At a Winchester Fair Board meeting this afternoon James Spence was awarded the contract to post bills for the event.
The schedule lists show dates for Virginia venues including Pensylvania? Tynesville, Berryville, Warrenton and others. July races run through the end of July and into August with events planned in Berryville and Warrenton. Officials outlined racing and event timing for the season.
Special commissioners offer for sale 365 acres near Winchester and Stephen City in Frederick County Virginia. The Birmingham and Randolph farm tracts include two dwellings, barns, wells, orchards, and 200 plus acres watered by a stream. Sale set for Wednesday July 16 1919 with one third cash and balance in two installments secured by deed of trust and insurance.
A Virginia newspaper correction notes the July 1 1913 Sulzer apple packing bulletin misstates barrel head diameter. The law requires the barrel head diameter to be seventeen and one eighth inches, not eighteen and one eighth.
A local ball game at Reservoir Park saw Kent Street Stars defeat Clay Hill with a rally in the seventh inning. Batteries were not fully listed, but Kent Street gained the lead late to secure the win.
Splendid mill with 26 barrel cape mill capacity 40000 bushels, three stories, steam and water power, corn and feed storage, plus twenty two acres with house and outbuildings. Built cost $14000 years ago, now offered at low terms to suit buyers. Circulation described to attract investors across Fauquier and surrounding counties in Maryland.
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