Middletown Band Helps Muster Into Second Virginia Regiment
The Middletown Band will perform September 3 at 8 o'clock as Company K of Strasburg is mustered into the Second Virginia Regiment. The militia forms the National Guard. members are paid by the national government and cannot be sent out of state. The Strasburg city project aims to boost pride and defense, with officers and townspeople hopeful the ceremony will attract many locals.
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Company “K
Strasburg
Second
Virginia Regiment
National Guard
Cit Y
Middletown
Narrow Escape at Crossing In East End
A three occupant automobile narrowly avoided disaster Monday morning when Browning Stickley sped across a track just as a train approached. The engine tender struck and damaged the car hood. all occupants were frightened, with Mrs Ham especially distressed after reaching home.
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Browning ‘Stickley
the Sing
Beckloy
Mmack
Enterasburg
Ham
Mrs Barbe Dead Near Toono in Shenandoah County
Mrs Barbe died at her home near Toono in Shenandoah County Virginia on November day 1838 at about 7 p m age 78 years 9 months and 8 days she was married to the late Abram H Barbe 1865 and leaves three sons Edward Moses Elo one daughter Mrs J N Cullen and 15 grandchildren in her immediate family with full brothers George W Daniel E Stickley five half brothers O P A J Guy Omas and Abe Stickley and one half sister Mrs G W B
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Almira Barberi
Toonoday
Shenandoah County
Abram H. Barbe
Edward
Moses
Elo
J. N. Cullén
Imnate
George W
Daniel E. Stickley
O. P
A. J
Guy
Omas
Abe Stickley
Chapin Sacks Mfg Co Schedules Middletown Run
Chapin Sacks Mfg Co announces a Middletown run with 100 units at 4 percent. Woodstock Va and Chapin Nicode referenced in the brief notice as part of the production scope.
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Chapin-Sacks'Mfg. Co
Middletown
Mfg. Co
Mus
Woodstock
Chapin Nicode
The Great Winchester Fair Opens With Aerial Feats And high Stakes
The Winchester Fair runs September 10 11 12 and 18 with an aeroplane display three flights daily by a top American aviator. Racing purses total 3000 amid renovated tracks and strong apple exhibitions with Silver Cups. A U S cavalry troop performs daily. railroads offer reduced rates.
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Winchester
United States
United States Cavalry
Mr. Oakley Leads Winchester Party To Middletown Visit
J B Oakley of Elizabeth New Jersey visits Middletown with a group of young ladies traveling from Winchester by a large four seated wagon drawn by two horses. The party includes Ruth Cole Winnie Cole Eva Miller Alice Effie Carrie Bertha and Mayme Boehm and Oakley. They traveled from Winchester to Cedar Creek for dinner during the morning trip up the Valley pike.
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J. B.oakley
Elizabeth
N. J
Middletown
Valley Pike
Strasburg
Winchester
Cedar Creek
Ruth
Winnie Cole
Grafton
W. Va
Eva Miller
Washington
Alice
Effie
Carrie
Bertha
Mayme Boehm
J. B. Oakley
Elizabeth, N. J
In Love Folks Assess Hidden Feelings Before Him
A reflective note observes that people often sense another's love before the lover himself realizes it. The brief explores social intuition and the timing of affections in intimate life.
French Tobacco Monopoly Sparks Seed Grown Havanas Debate
French officials ordered Havana and Maryland tobacco seed for plantation and plan to sell tobacco grown from the seed as genuine Havana and Maryland. The move raises questions of commercial morality, challenging whether seed alone creates the distinct flavor or if climate and process matter more.
Phosphate Rock Production Rises Sharply 1901 to 1911
Between 1901 and 1911 phosphate rock production grew from 1 483 723 long tons valued at 5 316 408 dollars to 8 053 279 long tons valued at 11 900 693 dollars. The 1911 output surpassed 1910 by nearly 400 000 tons.
Public sale on property of Mrs. Copp by executor
At 10:00 a m on Friday September 6 the public auction will sell the personal property of Mrs. Elizabeth A Copp on the G M Rickard estate three miles west of Middletown. WH. Rickard is the executor.
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Publc
G. M. Rickard
Middletown
Elizabeth A. Copp
Methodist Sermons Draw Large Sunday Congregations
The pulpit at the Methodist church was filled Sunday morning by Rev. Dr. Isaac Canter of Baltimore who delivered a strong sermon. In the evening Rev. Fred Willey of Branchville New Jersey preached to a large audience. Willey, Meadville Seminary graduate, is now stationed at Branchville and has strong local interest.
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Methodist Church
Isaac Canter
Baltimore
Fred Willey
Branchville
N. J
Willey
Meadville Seminary
Meadville
The Curiouly Lighted Sunday Home
A quarrel over dark rooms and open shades ends with laughter and a playful reconciliation. Frances and Paul, after church, clash over papers and light but find humor in the swear word and decide to settle for comfort over conflict.
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Paul
Frances
Barney stock farm enters large showcase at State Fair
One of the largest entries at the Richmond State Fair headquarters is from Barney stock farm Milford N Y. Sixty three head of prize stock have been entered by Mr Barney. The Barneys are renowned and have many Virginia connections.
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Richmond
Barney Stock Farm
Milford
N. Y
Barney
Barneys
Virginia
Elfrida's Courtship and Couture clash in Elton Corners
Elfrida Mooner, raised with strict manners, clashes with Ned Reston at a Hilton Corners dance. After a wary start and cousin scrutiny, she discovers Ned is courting her and grows to like him. Her mother fears the match as Ned’s father buys a hardware store stake and the village meat market. Weather prophets are mocked since Noah’s time.
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Elfrida Mooner
Elfrida
Royal Order of Brothers of Something
Hilton Corners
Reston
Ned Reston
Buchet Shop
Ned
Elton Corners
Chicago Daily News
Local Wedding Unites Richards and Rhodes in Winchester
Miss Bessie Estella Richards daughter of Wm Richards and Clinton Rhodes of Laws married Saturday in Winchester. The quiet ceremony at the Swimley home was conducted by Rev George S Bowers with only close family present. The couple plans a honeymoon then residence near Front Royal after December 1 1910.
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Bessie Estella Richards
Wm. R. Richards
Clinton Christie Rhodes
Laws
Winchester
Middletown
R. M. Swimley
George S. Bowers
Miss Richards
N.S. Rhodes
Isaac Rhodes
Warren County
Washington
Front Royal
Neff-Rice Camp Confederate Veterans Reunion
The Neff-Rice Camp reunion at Forestville drew an estimated 8000 to 10000 attendees. Senator Swanson delivered the principal address in place of detained Congressman Hal D Flood, reviewing Valley battles and later noting industrial progress in the Valley.
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Neff-Rice Camp of
Forestville
Hal. D. Flood
Washington
Senator Swanson
Quiet Wedding Unites Miss Fannie McInturff and Mr Samuel Cooper
Quietly married at the Methodist parsonage Wednesday evening at 8 o clock Rev DeWitt Berry officiated. The bride Miss Fannie McInturff of Reliance is esteemed by all who know her. The groom Mr Samuel Cooper son of Mr and Mrs C N Cooper of Mill Brook Farm is a popular young man. They spend their honeymoon at the groom s home near town.
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Fannie McInturff
Reliance
Samuel Cooper
Middletown
DeWitt Berry
C. N. Cooper
Millbrook Farm
Town
Rain At Last Brings Benefit After Two Week Drought
A heavy rain arrived Wednesday night ending a two week dry spell. It did not save the corn crop but will boost it and revive the gardens. A reflective exchange contrasts pleasant memories with a practical remark about a former cook.
Chicago Man Invents Dynamometer in Quip
A Chicago man is credited with inventing a dynamometer in a humorous exchange. The remark questions whether he truly devised it entirely on his own, reflecting playful skepticism about invention.
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Chicago
Return to the Valley Inspires Longtime Visitor
A letter from E. M. D. E. recounts returning to Middletown and the Valley between Stephens City and Strasburg. He recalls childhood memories, changes like paved streets and new buildings, and praises the scenery from the Blue Ridge to Massanutten while expressing love for Virginia and Middletown Weekly.
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Old
Virginia
Paradise
Stephens City
Strasburg
Wayside Inn
Middletown State Bank
M. E
Episcopal Church
Middletown
Blue Ridge
Massanutton
Switzerland
Bell Grove
Forest
Happy Creek
Car loses wheel on Turner Stickley hill near Cedar Creek
A Palanta Florida driver loses a wheel Wednesday around five. The front axle drops and the car swings crosswise on the pike near Cedar Creek bridge but no injuries occur and repairs are finished soon after.
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Palanta
Fla
Turner Stickley’s Hill
Cedar Creek Bridge
Man Prefers Own Creations even When They Fail
A reflective quote notes that a man tends to value objects he forged himself including his mistakes. The remark implies personal pride shapes judgment of outcomes.
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Winchester Fair
Mr. Oakley
WH. Rickard
George
Rhodes-Richards
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