Bridgewater College Honors 29 Graduates Free of Debt
Dr Henry Louis Smith spoke at Bridgewater College finals where 29 graduates received diplomas in College Street Church of the Brethren. The college was declared free of debt with less than 500 dollars remaining, pledged by Roger, former Mount Morris president, who ends a fundraising drive. Dr Flory led the school forward. Smith urged universal access to education and the value of brain power over muscle in the modern era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater College
College Street
Church of the Brethren
Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee University
Leg Roger
Mount Morris College
Illinois
Roger
Virginia
John 8. Flory
Flory
State Normal School to stage senior play and weeklong exercises
The seventh annual commencement week begins with the Senior Class play Shakespeare The Winter's Tale in the Open-Air Auditorium at 8 30. Events include tennis Saturday, a Musical Department recital, Baccalaureate sermon Sunday, vesper service, school work exhibition, cornerstone laying, class day, and final commencement address by Bishop D J O Connell. Diplomas will be awarded. admission to tomorrow night’s play is charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
J. E. Hicks
Danville
Methodist Church
Young Women's Christian Association
Rockingham Union Lodge No. 27
A. F
A. M
CC. B. Williamson
W. B. McChesney
Staunton
D. J. O’connell
Richmond
Heatwole Documents Virginia Education History
Professor Cornelius J. Heatwole unveils A History of Education in Virginia from colonial origins to modern times. Published by Macmillan, the work blends research with narrative, tracing public schools, higher learning, and the push for universal access across the Old Dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macmillan Company
New York
Virginia
Cornelius J. Heatwole
Department of Education
State Normal School
Harrisonburg
Old Dominion
Heatwole
WANTED TO BE MOVIE STAR Miss Hoover dies in Los Angeles
Miss Blanche Marie Hoover daughter of Melvin B. Hoover killed herself near Los Angeles after months chasing a moving picture career. A stenographer from Atlanta she left a note to her father and relatives were notified. The family, well known in Rockingham, planned funeral in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Blanche Marie Hoover
Melvin B. Hoover
Los Angeles
California
Hoover
Broadway
Miss Hoover
John C. Stiegel
Harrisonburg
Rockingham
Standard Oil officials inspect Harrisonburg Virginia station
A. L. Jones manager of the Baltimore branch F C. Bigley construction manager and J. M. Miley agent at Charlestown arrived in Harrisonburg yesterday afternoon by automobile for an inspection of the Standard Oil station in Virginia.
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A. L. Jones
Baltimore
Standard Oil Company
F C. Bigley
J. M. Miley
Charlestown
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Neys Buy Showalter Dry Goods Stock on North Main
Albert H. Ney, buyer for the ladies department of B. Ney & Sons, closed a deal with W. C. Showalter for the purchase of the dry goods and notions in his North Main Street store. A sale of this stock will be announced in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Ney & Sons
Albert H. Ney
W. C. Showalter
North Main Street
Men's Genuine Palm Beach Suits at Bargain Prices
Bargain alert from B. Ney & Sons offering Palm Beach suits for five dollars each. Limited stock on hand, shoppers urged to visit the shop for savings on summer attire.
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B. Ney & Sons
Palm Beach
Married in Harrisonburg Shoemakers wed at minister’s home
Jacob Shoemaker son of George Shoemaker of Paros in Brooks Gap and Mollie Morris were married at 5:30 yesterday afternoon by Rev. P. S. Thomas at the minister’s East Market Street home. Shoemaker is a farmer.
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Jacob Shoemaker
George Shoemaker
Paros
Brooks Gap
Mollie Shoemaker
Ad Morris
P. S. Thomas
East Market Street
Shoemaker
Men’s Low Shoes on sale at B Ney & Sons
Friday is shoe day at B Ney & Sons. William B. Dutrow returned last night from a business trip to Philadelphia.
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B. Ney & Sons
William B. Dutrow
Philadelphia
Daily News Record Changes Entrance and Office Space
The Daily News Record announces new access through the second door on the north side of Newman Avenue replacing the former first door. The Nunnally store will occupy the Main Street room formerly used as the paper's business office. The paper's business office editor and reporters can be reached at 326.
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Daily News-Record
Newman Avenue
Nunnally
Main Street
Daily News Record
Valley Educators Speak in Richmond
Virginia division school superintendents gather in Richmond on June 6 and 7 for their annual meeting. President Julian A. Burruse of the State Normal School Harrisonburg will discuss evaluating the superintendent’s work. Shenandoah County Superintendent C. V. Shoemaker will address the value of community leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
Julian A. Burruse
State Normal School
Harrisonburg
C. V Shoemaker
Shenandoah County
Twenty Speakers at Shenandoah Institute Rally
More than five hundred people attended a countywide educational rally at Shenandoah Collegiate Institute. Speakers from UVA and the State Normal School were delayed. J H Ruebush summarized a year of work, noting financial strength and plans for growth with 269 enrollment and representation from 20 states and 14 denominations.
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Shenandoah Collegiate Institute
Second Regiment
Charles W. Kent
Cr. Maphis
University of Virginia
Julian A Burruss
State Normal School
Harrisonburg
Kent
Maphis
Staunton
Burruss
Ruebush
J. H. Ruebush
Fierce Verdun Battle Report From Kaiser's Headquarters
An official report from Kaiser's headquarters describes a fog bound night battle with heavy French setbacks and German gains around Dead Man Hill and Chatten court. It notes 6 000 artillery pieces and 1 500 000 men involved, with ongoing bombardment and renewed German offensives along the Avecourt Cumbres line toward Verdun.
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Dead Man Hill
Verdun
Avecourt-Cumbres
Esnes
Chattencourt
Cum Jeres
Meuse
Artilery
Eighteenth Annual Meeting of Cross Keys H M F I Co
The Cross Keys Home Mutual Fire Insurance Co will hold its eighteenth annual meeting at Cross Keys Hall Virginia on Saturday June 3 1916. Members are urged to attend in person or by proxy as important business will be discussed. Plus an unrelated ad notes straw hats and men pants at B Ney & Sons.
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Cross Keys Home Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Cross Keys
Virginia
Jas. O, Stickley
Pres
Nave In Charge As Broadway Postmaster
J. H. Nave newly appointed postmaster at Broadway assumed duties succeeding F. W. Pugh who resigned for health reasons. W. C. Chandler assisted in transferring books and business. Nave, a former roadway merchant, was recommended by Representative James Hay and confirmed by the Senate about two weeks ago.
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J. H. Nave
Broadway
F. W. Pugh
W. C. Chandler
Harrisonburg
Nave
Roadway
Pugh
James Hay
United States Senate
Ill Child At B Ney Store Near Lacey Spring
Ella Marn Simmers aged six fell ill with heart trouble while with her father Charles Simmers and brother Merle Simmers near Lacey Spring. In B Ney & Sons store Mrs Simmers shopped. she was moved to Dr J M Biedler’s office on Court Square and given stimulants. After hours she improved and returned home with parents.
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Ella Marn Simmers
B. Ney & Sons
Charles Simmers
Merle Simmers
Lacey Spring
Roosevelt Looms Over Gop Race as Hughes Stand Slips
Chicago May 31. With the Republican National Convention a week away, campaign activity on Michigan Avenue intensifies. Roosevelt gains momentum as Hughes supporters report jealousy over Hitchcock's bid to shape the Hughes campaign while Justice Hughes refrains from comment on the matter.
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Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Roosevelt
Mississippi Valley
Kansas City
Illinois
Sherman
St. Louis
Sonersa
Oyster Bay
Hughes
Frank H. Hitchcock
Hughes Boomers
Hitchcock
Justice Hughes
Iftta
Bridgewater North River Electric bills due June 16
All bills for North River Electric Company in Bridgewater must be paid before June 16. Customers are urged to attend promptly and avoid trouble. Richard Berlin, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
North River Electric Company
Strawberry Festival Benefit at Mrs Beerys Home
A strawberry festival for the Presbyterian Sabbath School Room will be held at Mrs I N Beerys 272 Newman Ave on Thursday evening June 1 featuring home made ice cream berries and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sabbath School
I. N. Beery
Newman Ave
B. Ney & Sons Win Dow Display of Ladies Shoes
The article highlights B. Ney & Sons winning a display award for their ladies low and high shoes shown in the city shop window. It notes the collection features fashionable designs and quality craftsmanship drawing shopper interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Ney & Sons
Note 15 not an ultimatum in Carranza note on US troops
General Carranza demands withdrawal of American troops from Mexico while the note also seeks a clear explanation of US aims for staying in Mexico. State Department plans a reply to keep discussions alive and delays any withdrawal until the explanation is provided. War threat cited. US arms shipments to the de facto government are defended as precaution. Army moves concentrate Sixth Field Artillery at Douglas Arizona.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
State Department
Pershing
United States
Villa
Chihuahua
War Department
Funston
Sixth Field Artillery
Douglas
Arizona
Laredo
Eagle Pass
Big Bend
Sibley
Langhorse
Feast of Ascension Service at Emmanuel Church
The Feast of the Ascension will be observed this morning at 10:30 o clock at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on South Main Street. Presbyterian strawberry festival at Mrs. I N Beery s tonight. Ladies oxfords available at B Ney Sons.
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church
South Main Street
Presbyterian
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Mihbers
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Harvey
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W. M. Weekley
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G. H. Hulvey
Hulvey
Kaiser
London
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Caurellea Wood
George Bernard
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Avis’ Drug Store
Frazier & Slater
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J. E. Porter
Elkton, Va
U. S. Senate
Mal Hughes
Richard Berlin
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U. S
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Normal School
Fletcher’n Drug Store
Peopleps Bank
Wise’s
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