Farmers Institute Focuses on Roads Labor and Gardens
The Frederick County Farmers Institute closed a sunlit session with papers on Good Roads and bridges, farm labor wages, and how home gardens boost farm prosperity. Speakers urged wholesale road improvement funded by bonds, while Lupton urged family garden patches to raise food and teaching children responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
John Thwaite
L. Lupton
Institute
Mica
Florence Alien
M. M. Lynch
Otto Thilow
Philadelphia
Yellowstone
Winchester
Mr. Thwaite
Thwaite
S. I. Lupton
Lupton
Whittier
Open-Air Concert Program by Friendship Band
The program for the open-air concert to be presented Saturday night by the Friendship Band directed by Prof. J. W. Andrews includes Samuel Bryant's Return of the 47th Inspiration Waltzes by H. C. Miller Per Gradus by Nap Houle Bright Eyes Goodbye two step by Van Alstyne In the Early Morning Schotteed by llinson College Life March by Fout zan Spirit of 64 by Chas Sang lain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Band
J. W. Andrews
Samuel Bryant
H. C. Miller
Nap Houle
van Alstyne
Llinson
College Life
Fout
Wood & Ward
Middle West
Receipt From 1796 Found By Burnt Factory Resident
William M. Swimley of Burnt Factory presents an old receipt dated August 30 1796 from George Beatty as test by Colbert Anderson. It records eighty six pounds eight shillings and seven pence Virginia currency as part payment on a land deal. The document links to Jacob Swimley, great grandfather of the donor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Swimley
Star Office
Jacob Swimley
Wm. M. Swimley
Virginia
George Beatty
Government post office site selected in Winchester
Reliable information indicates the Southeast corner of Piccadilly and Braddock Streets has been chosen for the government building and post office in Winchester. The decision ends debate over Market Street sites and praised as an admirable choice, with surrounding property owners noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
United States
Winchester
Piccadilly and
Braddock Streets
Handley Library
Annie McGuire
Nott
Henry Nott
Aite
Market Street
Ronss Avenue
Gibson
R. Gray Wiliams
W. R. Stephenson
Holmes Conrad
Major Conrad
William Byrd
Water Streets
Washington
Fond Couple Weds in Quiet Night Right at Depot
David T. Frederick and Jeanie L. Dellinger from Water Lick Virginia married by Rev. Lilley after locating a license at the C. VY. depot. Their parents objected, and Water Lick is stirred by the elopement. The groom 23, bride 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David T. Frederick
Hagerstown
Water Lick
Warren County
Jeanie L. Dellinger
C. VY
Marly
Sales Directory Notes Auctions and Personal Property Sales
A Farmers comment highlights a lively auction scene with strong bidding. Notices list multiple sales by M M Lynch and C F Leidig along with dates in March and April including Fizer Tavern property, Jefferson Fields near Berryville, and White Post listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Lynch
W. R. Richard
White Post
Train wreck at Stewart Station injures many
The Chicago Limited on the Pennsylvania Railroad was ditched by wreckers at Stewart Station near Pittsburg today. The engine and two sleepers left the rails, the mail car overturned and its contents burned. A great many people were injured, probably fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Stewart Station
Palm Sunday Exercises at Kernstown Church
Palm Sunday service at Kernstown Church of the M E B South next Sunday at 10 o'clock includes Gloria Patri Hymn Christ for the World We Sing prayers solos scripture readings and several recitations and duets followed by an address and missionary offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernstown Church
M. EB. Church
South
Kernstown
Christ
Fout Infant Son Dies of Pneumonia in Gainesboro
Vance, the 12 month old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Fout, died last night of pneumonia. Doctors Smith and Boyd attended. Funeral from the parents’ home at 2 p.m. with Rev C. W. Mark officiating. The Capper sisters, Malvina and Mary, moved to the Tollgate at Back Creek on the Northwestern turnpike today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesboro
Vance
John H. Fout
Noted Minister A Visitor Here
Rev James Power Smith editor of the Central Presbyterian spoke to Fort Loudoun Seminary students on General Thomas J Jackson and his times. He recounted meeting Jackson at Old Kent Street Church and Graham's house, and described Lee orders forcing Jackson from Winchester before dawn. Dr Smith and Mrs Jackson are the only living people who were with Jackson in his last week and heard the words Let us pass over the river and rest under the shade of the trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Power Smith
Central Presbyterian
J. Horace Lacy
Thomas J. Jackson
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Smith
General Jackson
Old Kent Street
Graham
Winchester
Lee
Stricken Man Taken To Hospital After Illness in Store
Mr. J. C. Davis collapsed at his East Piccadilly Street business and was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Dr. Robert Glass attended, and reports say he is improving after a bifous attack. An ad for Penn's Cherry Elixir is noted nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Piccadilly Street
Robert Glass
Davis
State to Work With Farmers on Institutes Plan
Mr W Heater president of the Virginia State Agricultural Board outlines aims to support farmers through the Farmers Institute in Frederick County. He notes lack of state funds as a major obstacle and urges Farmers’ Club cooperation to secure legislative help and permanent institute status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Heater
Seventh Congressional District
State Board of Agriculture
Farmers’ Institute
Farmer’s Club of
Frederick County
Virginia State Agricultural Society
Heater
State Agricultural Board
Agricultursk
Jegiah
Commonwealth
Farmers’ Club
Agricultural Department
State Department
Virginia
Blacksburg
Pavn
Mrs. Rachel Harmon Dies in Oxford Indiana
News reports the death of Mrs. Rachel A. Harmon at her Oxford home on March 14. She was the daughter of Abner Bond of Apple Pie Ridge and wife of Jacob Harmon. She is survived by her husband, a son William, a daughter Mattie L. Dunham, and her brother John L. Bond. She was buried in Oxford the following Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Indiana
Rachel A. Harmon
Abner Bond
Apple Pie Ridge
Jacob Harmon
Little Miss Josephine Ebersole Celebrates Seventh Birthday
Josephine Ebersole entertained a small group of friends yesterday evening for her seventh birthday. The gathering took place at a private home, with light refreshments and cheerful games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Steck
Josephine Ebersole
Peter Good Hanged in Luray Jail Yard
Peter Good was executed by hanging in the Luray Jail yard at 6:26 this morning for the murder of his sweetheart Fannie Stroop. He confessed last night and spoke calmly as the trap was sprung, with only a handful of spectators witnessing the grim event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luray
Peter Good
Fannie Stroop
Good
Nulsa
N. T. Sedwick
Page County
W. W. Smallwood
Clarke County
His Last Sermon Before Conference
The Braddock Street M. B. Church announces the final conference year services next Sunday March 24 including missionary Sunday School sessions at 9 45 a m and evening sermons at 2 1 a m and 7 30 p m The pastor will depart for conference at Staunton on Tuesday March 26 Doctor Collins Denny is expected to preach at Braddock Street Church on Sunday March 31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Street M. B
Staunton
Collins Denny
Braddock Street
Prices Paid Today In Local Market
Market report records current prices for wheat corn and livestock. Notes on poultry and dairy items list limited figures and market movement with local buyers and sellers observing price trends.
Partly cloudy Virginia forecast and local notices
Weather report for Virginia notes partly cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday with warmer temperatures in central regions. Local notices include Miss Cline's Millinery events March 26 27 opposite Taylor House and a rag collection offer at Star office. Also Penn Remedies and Penn Drug Company guarantees and local social notices from Richmond and Stephen son Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Miss Cline
Taylor House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Barton
Mr. Lapton
Nemo
Frederick County Farmers’ Club
State Agricultural Department
R. Gray Williams
Lmestone
James Williams
Nannie
Woodstock
Evie Byrne
Fairmount Avenue
Pleasant Valley
Luther Hodgson
Fairview
Zan
Chas, Sanglain
Colbert Anderson
P. D
G. F. Miller
Douglas Fuller
Baltimore
A. Holmes Berry
Charles Town
Gen
Wm. P Craighim
J. Luther Ford
Kater Place
Front Royal Road
S. George W. Ward
West Water Street
Jefferson Fields
Berryville
C. F. Leidig
Senseny Road
Dr. Donaldson
Doxology
Mrs. Fout
Penn
Elixir
G. F. Miller’s Sons
The
Evening Star
Penn Drug Company
W. H. Hyne
Emma Marshall
Richmond, ‘Va
Mra
Elizabeth Almieck
Peyton Street
G. F. Miller's Sons
Bertha Clevenger
Stephenson, Va
Dd. D. Clevenger
Witzabell Street
Hagerstown Hert
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