Luray Caverns Visit Details and Regional Farming Notes
A travelogue recalls a 21 mile trip over the Masanutten mountains to Page County and the Luray Caverns. It describes Shenandoah Valley farming, mills with over shot wheels, a 10 000 dollar private bridge, peach sales, and a grand cavern tour with electric lighting, stalactites, stalagmites, animal and human depictions, a natural bridge, and notable formations. The writer notes the cavern’s length and depth, comments on its beauty, and records personal reflections and a memorial tone while listing local places and a brief obituary reference.
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Shenandoah
Masanutta
Page Co
Lurey
Ray
Christ
Moses
Brand's Cascade
Titania
Saracene
Adatiael
Bys
Washington Colune
Coral Spring
Esquimos
California
Europe
Luray Caverns
Closing Out Sale of Harness in Poor Health Note
A seller announces quitting the harness business due to poor health and offers all stock at a reduction for cash or secure payment. The ad describes a chance to buy a complete set of good harness at easy terms and emphasizes quick stock clearance.
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Ladies of the Baptist Mission
Sister Vere
Obituary Notice for Local Family
Wednesday service attended by relatives and friends. Funeral held with Rev. A D Alexander and Rev A L McCoy guiding the rites. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery in Peru. Family mourns husband, four children, three sisters, and eleven grandchildren.
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Alee
Ste
A. D. Alexander
AL McCoy
Oak Grove Cemetery
Peru
The Oak replaces Central House as hotel and tavern
Public notice announces leasing and renovation of the Central House to become The Oak. The new proprietor will run a restaurant, stock fruits, tobacco, oysters, ice cream, and offer meals anytime while seeking patronage. Also promotes King’s New Life Pills for liver trouble and skin health.
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Dro King
Piper's
Local notices from Denver Roller Mills and neighbors
Local items advertise Moss Rose flour and cider vinegar at Dr Newell s. Den ver Roller Mills schedules and a harvest sale at L E W to Rochester. Social visits note Mrs Eli Gustin and Mrs George Kessler in Deedsville and editor's dinner guests. Aunt Hannah Gustin s 78th birthday surprise dinner at her home with family and friends.
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Eli Gustin
George Kessler
DeedsVille
W. F. Smith
Ashland
Neb
Brother Smith
Hannah Gustin
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Valley of Virginia
Rebecca
Wright
Marrietta
Ohio
Denver
Richard Wright
Ohi
Denver Roller Mills
Timothy Seed
Roam Exchange
Dr. Newell’s
Laura Gerard
Mary Gerard
Willie Woodkirk
Remington
Ind
John Wright
W. T.,. Wesson
Gholsonville, Va
Piper's Drug Store
Roan
Clyde Marine
Gilead
Denver Elevatora
Ina Fosts
J. W. Guard
Warren
Rev
M.E. Parsonage
Eri Gustin
Fred Woolley
Will Krieg
Roann
Rochester
Cannon
Cand Honeehold
Io Peruw
T. H. Skinner
Jessie
Twelve Mile
George Woolley
Ida Woolley
Indianapolis
Piper
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