Eighteenth Birthday Party For Florence Rogers
Miss Florence Rogers celebrated her eighteenth birthday at the Rogers home on Railroad avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs E E Rogers. The party featured flowers music games and refreshments of fruit and cake with a large group of friends in attendance. Guests included Ester Leidig Mamie and Edna Brumback Shelby Rhodes Margaret and Lucy Rogers Ernest Hinkins David Rhodes Herbert and Edwin Brumb Fred and Cheltees and Prof J O Beard of Harrisonburg Va.
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Railroad Avenue
Florence Rogers
E. E. Rogers
Bine Ross
Ester Leidig
Mamie
Edna Brumback
Shelby Rhodes
Margaret
Lucy Rogers
Ernest Hinkins
David Rhodes
Herbert
Edwin Brumb
Fred
Cheltees
J. O. Beard
Harrisonburg
Winchester Enforces Ban on Public Horse Hitching
Winchester Mayor H H Baker orders police to stop horse hitching on public thoroughfares. Fines and arrests have begun to prove the new rule. Council votes to suspend the ordinance pending a conference, leaving enforcement in limbo as the matter proceeds.
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H. H. Baker
Winchester
Baker
Winchester Fair Plans Set for September 1912
Final arrangements for the Winchester Fair outline dates September 10 to 12 1912 with aeroplane flights likely for two to three days and at least three flights daily. New buildings and exhibits expected to attract a record crowd.
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Winchester
Soci- Ihe
Massie Lawyer Murder Case Sees Recurrent Conviction
A multiple trial narrative notes Claude Allen being convicted again of murder in the first degree for the killing of Massie and wealth’s Attorney, with the defendant breaking down upon learning the possible electric chair penalty.
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Claude Allen
Massie
Wealth
Campers Set Out For Two-Week Trip At Pittmans Ford
A group led by Miss Hattie Nixon departed Tuesday for a two-week camping excursion at Pittmans Ford near Strasburg. The party includes Katherine Grove Frederick Lucile Morgan Mary Rhodes Bessie McNeer Lucile Faulkner Lucy Larrick and accompanying chaperone, with Joe Miller Winchester Kenneth Rice Will Keith and Olin Faulkner.
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Hattie Nixon
Pittman’s Ford
Strasburg
Katherine Grove
Frederick
Lucile Morgan
Riverton
Mary Rhodes
Bessie MecNeer
Lucile Faulkner
Lucy Larrick
Middletown
Joe Miller Winchester
Kenneth Rice
Will Keith
Olin Faulkner
Edmonson Offers Stylish Ready Made Clothes for Women and Children
Fashion retailer Edmonson announces a line of stylish ready made apparel for women and children. Variety includes dresses, coats, and casual wear aimed at modern tastes and affordable prices.
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Edmonson
Facts of American industry amid political turmoil
A Manufacturers Record summary highlights six business realities: U S pig iron output around 29 million tons annually with demand outpacing production. cotton mills booming after prior downturn. a 16 million bale cotton crop absorbed at rising prices. projected farm value of 8 to 9 billion dollars by year end. 250,000 miles of rail nearly taxed to capacity. 98 million Americans steady in wealth creation, homebuilding, hotel and office growth, road improvements, and municipal progress.
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United States
Chorus and Recital Highlight Local Entertainment Event
Coming Entertainment includes readings by Roger Edmondson and Grace Clarke, organ solo by Lelia Ludwig, a mis titled essay by Miss Mattie Canter, a song quartet, a spelling match led by May Johnson and Lelia Ludwig with pronouncer Rev. D A Berry, and a benediction. Public invitation extended to attend and participate in this near future program.
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Reading
Roger Edmondson
Lelia Ludwig
Grace Clarke
Mrs. Nancy Graybill Dies at 73 in Kernstown
Mrs. Nancy Roth Graybill wife of Martin Graybill died at her Kernstown home at 9 30 am after a long illness from intestinal cancer She was born in Pennsylvania and later moved with her husband to Frederick County She leaves a son Samuel R Graybill of Denver and four daughters Mrs P H Crisman Winchester Mrs Samuel Van Trump Takoma Park Mrs Bernard O Leary Winchester and Mrs John Bright Fort Washington Md Also two sisters Mrs Maria Ferry Lancaster Pa Mrs Margaret Byers Omaha Neb and one brother A L Ruth Canton Ill The Weekly offers subscriptions.
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Nancy Roth Graybill
Martin Graybill
Kernstown
Graybill
Pennsylvania
Frederick County
Samuel R. Graybill
Denver, Colo
P. H. Crisman
Winchester
Samuel van Trump
Takoma Park
Bernard O’leary
John Bright
Fort Washington
Sulzer Apple Bill Passes Congress For Standard Pack
The Sulzer apple bill passed both houses and rests with the president for signature. It aims to standardize apple packages and grade and label apples by size, including variety, grower locality, and packer on the barrel, effective July 1 1913. Senator Martin pushed the measure through last Thursday.
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Congress
Martin
Dr Miller's Wife Paralyzed After Two Facial Strokes
A report from Columbia S C states Mrs Laura Campbell Miller wife of Dr L G M Miller a faculty member at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Columbia has suffered two strokes of facial paralysis since last Friday She was visiting Winchester with relatives when the first attack occurred Friday evening at Mrs W A Bell's home and a second on Sunday at Miss Browns where the Millers reside The condition was reported serious earlier in the week
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Laura Campbell Miller
L. G. M. Miller
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Columbia, S.C
Miller
Winchester
W. A. Bell
Miss Brown
Mrs. Miller
Middletown Weekly Seeks Subscribers At One Dollar Year
The Middletown Weekly calls for subscriptions from men women and children offering a one dollar annual rate.
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Middletown
A Word to Our Citizens on Stock Running in Middletown Streets
A resident fined $1 for letting a cow roam streets appeals the fee and faces $10 for contempt. The piece urges civic pride to curb roaming stock, prevent street damage, and avoid municipal penalties. It argues authorities should enforce the law and save town resources.
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Roanoke
Middletown
Strasburg Veteran Dead Hampson Ridenour
Hampson Ridenour, born July 21 1834 in Shenandoah County Virginia, died July 31 1912 at age 78 after a Civil War service in Tues Battery. He married Martha Ellen Miller on Sept 27 1866. she survived him two years before his death. He participated in 33 engagements and endured three years of Confederate service.
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Hampson Ridenour
Shenandoah County
Martha Ellen Miller
Tues Battery
Oranda Sermons and Cemetery Fence Plan Highlight Sunday
Rev W S Hoye preached two sermons from What lack I get and Thy Kingdom Come. A committee including I L Keller O O Stickley and Elston Wharton was formed to build an iron fence around the cemetery. Special Valley District work offering to be collected next Sunday.
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W. S. Hoye
I. L. Keller
O. O. Stickley
Elston Wharton
D. T. Saum
Saumsville
Louisa
Allen Stickley and
Stras
Chapin Sacks Mfg Co Seeks Milk Prices for Year
Chapin Sacks Mfg Co advertising daily car service in Middletown and requesting twelve month milk price quotes. They note an average $1.30 per hundredweight for 4 percent milk. H. O. Nicodemus Woodstock Va is listed.
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Middletown
Chapin Sacks Mfg. Co
H. O. Nicodemus
Woodstock
Man Confesses to Killing 21 Snakes Near Mt Olive
Samuel Middleton reports that he and several companions killed twenty one snakes near Mt Olive in a single day. The incident involved multiple individuals and occurred on a recent excursion in the area.
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Samuel Middleton
Mt. Olive
Boy Hurt in Bicycle Collision at Wayside Inn
Little B J Grove son of Mr and Mrs EB J Grove spending summer at the Kline House recovers from injuries after a bicycle ridden by Wes Washington struck him as he crossed the street. Both legs badly lacerated. near death or crippling was narrowly averted by providence. Recovery will take time.
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B.j.grove
EB. J. Grove
Kline House
Wes. Washington
Wayside Inn
Providence
Interesting Facts on U S Economy and Industry Strength
A historical summary outlines the United States producing pig iron near 29 million tons annually with demand outpacing output, cotton mills thriving nationwide, a cotton crop of 16.5 million bales absorbed at rising prices, farmers valuing eight to nine billion in output, a 93 million population base driving activity, and extensive railroad and infrastructure development reflected by continued investment and urban growth.
Pie Party Planned by Long Meadow Ladies
The Long Meadow School House ladies announce a pie and ice cream party for Saturday night August 10 seeking community enjoyment.
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Long Meadow
Marriage License Issued to Zea and Ireland Pair
A communication from an exchange states a marriage license has been issued in Washington to Samuel M. Zea of Strasburg Virginia and Mrs Alice M Ireland of Waterlick Virginia.
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Washington
Samuel M. Zea
Strasburg
Alice M. Ireland
Waterlick, Va
Preparations for Confederate Veterans Reunion at Fishers Hill
Preparations at Fishers Hill are nearing completion for the annual Confederate Veterans Reunion on Saturday. Committees work to ensure comfort and entertainment for crowds, with Grand Commander Bennet H Young set to speak and a strong musical element anticipated to move attendees. The event invites all citizens to be part of the tribute to Civil War veterans.
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Bennet H. Young
Proclamation Calls Virginia Farmers to August Alfalfa Day
Governor William Hodges Mann calls all Virginia farmers to set aside the first two weeks of August to study alfalfa and grasses, assemble on Wednesday August 14 1912 in county courthouses, form clubs, and exchange methods to improve soil and reduce hay costs, seeking broad cooperation and enthusiasm.
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Commonwealth of Virginia
Virginia
William Hodges Mann
Commonwealth
Richmond
Runaway at The Chapel Road Captivates Tuesday Evening
Kenneth Rice and Will Keith featured in a dramatic runaway with a grey horse. The horse emerged as the standout performer while Will Keith left a lasting impression with a notable touch. The lively incident marks a memorable old time scene on Chapel Road.
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Chapel Road
Kenneth Rice
Will Keith
Will
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