Charming Birthday Party for Ruth Cooley
Miss Ruth Cooley celebrated her thirteenth birthday at her father James Cooley’s home near town last Saturday evening. Aunts Mrs Charles Campbell and Mrs Bell assisted with refreshments of fruits ices and cakes after games and music on the lawn. Guests included Ruth Beery Esther Edmo Ruth Rhodes Lucy Derick Genevieve Fishp t s rs Yates Wille rs Emma Rhodes and Meadow Mills Brumback and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Cooley
James Cooley
Charles Campbell
Bell
Ruth Beery
Esther Edmo
Ruth Rhodes
Lucy and
Derick
Genevieve Fishpasrs
Yates Willeurs
Emma Rhodes
Meadow Mills
Brumback
Ert Back
Miss
Rasburg
Woodman Picnic Set For August 17 In Watson Woods
The Woodman orders a large annual picnic to be held August 17 in J. R. Watson's woods along Chapel road. No work or expense will be spared to ensure a day of delight for all attendees, surpassing last year's event.
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J. R. Watson's Woods
Chapel Road
Fire destroys Winchester theatre and blocks nearby
A blaze last Sunday morning razed the Empire Moving Picture and Vaudeville Theatre in Winchester and threatened an entire block. Firemen contained the fire before greater loss. the estimated damage is about 7 thousand dollars, mostly covered by insurance.
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Empire Moving Picture and Vaudeville Theatre
Winchester
Hole Block
Death of Harris Edmonson Attends Funeral in Pa
Harris Edmonson son of Mr Edmonson dies at Ashe C buried in Pa July 1. He leaves relatives and mourners. Attending the funeral were C E Edmonson of Middletown Clarence Venable of Front Royal Jesse Edmonson of Allentown and Mrs Samuel Gordongi of Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Danville
R. Edmon
Ashe C
C. E. Edmonson
Middletown
Clarence Venable
Front Royal
Jesse Edmonson
Allentown
Samuel Gordongi
Hagerstown
Harris Holest
Edmonson
John Manuel Injured in Sunday Accident Near Strasburg
John Manuel was badly hurt in a Sunday accident while traveling to Strasburg when his wheel axle failed. He was taken to the home of Mr. Turner Stic and later moved to his sister Robert Brannon’s home. His face left arm and arm were severely bruised. initial fears of a skull fracture were relieved as his condition improved rapidly.
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John Manuel
Wious
Hni Strasburg
Carrie
Turner Stic
Robert Brannon
Meadow Mills Lawn Party Returns to Meadow Mills
The Weekly notes Meadow Mills Virginia hosts the eighth annual Lawn Party on the nights of the 19th and 20th inviting residents to the Meadow Mills lawn for the season opening and a word of encouragement.
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Meadow Mills
Delighful Fourth of July Picnic at Germany Park
A large group of children enjoyed a Fourth of July picnic supervised by Mrs. Lena Leary and Miss Wilkinson at Germany on July 4. The Marsh Run provided water fun, games followed by supper, patriotic songs, and a quiz on the holiday’s origins, with a homeward return after a day of celebration. Notable attendees included Bethel Beery, Ruth Clark, Frances Clark, Dewitt Beery, Amy Clark, Sepia Clark, Catherine Watson, Dick Watson, Hd na Strosnider, Ralph Strosnider, Anna Pope, Dorothy Pope, Sadie Larrick, Myrtle Rhodes, Martha Reilly, Katherine Manuel, Carson Edmonson, Louis Borden, Elma Lewis, Thelma Long, Marie Mitchell, Katherine Funk.
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Lena Leary
Miss Wilkinson
Germany
Marsh Run
George Washington
Lafayette
Bethel
Ruth
Frances
Re Ta
Dewitt Beery
Amy
Sepia Clark
Atherine
Dick Watson
Hdna
Ralph Strosnider
Anna
Dorothy Pope
Sadie Larrick
Myrtle Rhodes
Martha Reilly
Katherine Manuel
Carson Edmonson
Louis Borden
Elma Lewis
Thelma Long
Marie Mitchel
Katherine Funk
Polite Advice and Baltimore Conventions Highlight Dress Styles
The piece contrasts Laertes guidance on modest dress with a 1909 Baltimore Democratic Convention scene where many women wore lavish outfits. It notes Mrs. Taft in a simple violet linen suit with minimal accessories, urging women to adopt quiet taste and appropriate attire for the occasion.
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Baltimore
John
Taft
Rev. P. M. Boydton Accepts Call to Maryland Field
The Rev. P. M. Boydton of White Post will leave September 1 to take a new pastorate in Mr. Airy Maryland. He has conducted services at Stephens City Middletown and White Post and is praised for his pleasing personality and Christian character. His departure draws many friends’ best wishes for a successful ministry.
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P. M. Boydton
White Post
Airy
Boydton
Stephens City
Middletown
Tragic Accident Mangled Boy in Frederick Field
Four year old Shirley Rosenberger was fatally mangled when hay cover collapsed in a Frederick County field as Asa Rosenberger mowed nearby. He was taken to Memorial Hospital Winchester but could not be saved due to blood loss after amputation was deemed unwise. The incident occurred when the child wandered toward the mower despite a prior warning to remain under a tree.
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Asa Rosenberger
Frederick County
Winchester
Shirley
Memorial Hospital
P W. Boyd
Mr. Rosenberger
Rosenberger
World Tour Festival Delights Stephens City Crowd
A Saturday night event offered a trip around the world for residents, with stops in the United States, Holland, Italy, and Japan. The festival, organized by the Patrons Associations to aid a new school, drew many who seized the opportunity and enjoyed one of the town’s best such affairs.
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Stephens City
United States
Holland
Italy
Japan
B and O Railroad Employees Hold 31st Reunion at Harpers Ferry
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 31st annual reunion for employees will take place July 18 at Island Park Harpers Ferry. A full program includes new and familiar features, with about 1312 attendees expected to participate and ride from Baltimore to the event. Miss Smith the national evangelist will address railroad boys. Since 1881 this Harpers Ferry gathering has renewed friendships among railroad men and their families in a historic setting.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Island Park
Harpers Ferry
Baltimore “& Ohio
Harpers Ferg
Sei Smith
National Railr
Baltimore
Riverton Mills Destroyed By Fire
The Riverton Mills Co plant was totally destroyed by fire last Friday afternoon. Loss is about 23 000 after insurance of 19 000. building had 2 000 stock. Receiver Warthen, Front Royal, had taken over December. new owners include Mr. Whiteman Ohio N C Carter and W C Trenary Front Royal. Fire blamed on spark from a Norfolk and Western engine with broken upper elevator panes.
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Riverton Mills Co
Warthen
Front Royal
Mr. Whiteman
Ohio
N.C. Carter
W. C. Trenary
Norfolk & Western
Baltimore & Ohio Officials Tour Valley Returns
A Baltimore and Ohio train carried officials on a Sunday inspection through Middle town and Lexington to Staunton to pick up President Willard. They reviewed depot sites at Lexington and Strasburg and other stops, signaling possible Valley improvements ahead.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Middletown
Lexington
Willard
Staunton
Strasburg
Dr Campbell Hurt In Auto Crash Near Mechanicsburg
Dr KE Campbell president of Irving College and his wife and seven children were in a touring car about 25 miles from Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania when attempting to pass another vehicle. He went over an embankment causing a severe injury to one leg and minor injuries to others. The car sustained little damage and was taken to Harrisonburg for repairs. The incident was described as thrilling and fortunate that all occupants escaped with few marks.
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Mechanicsburg
KE. E. Campbell
Irving College
Harrisonburg
Reverend Leonidas Butt Dies After Illness
Reverend Leonidas Butt, a long time Methodist minister, died at his Woodstock home following a brief illness. He served congregations in McGaheysville Shenandoah Lin n Ben Glen Milton Goshen Fin castle Va and Springfield W Va over about five decades. His name was listed among superannuated ministers, and he continued to fill pulpit duties even after retirement.
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Leonidas Butt
Sis
Stock
Butt
McGaheysville
Shenandoah
Linn Ben
Glen Milton
Goshen
Fincastle
Springfield
W. Va
Woodstock
Mrs. Elizabeth Huff Laid to Rest After Illness
Mrs. Elizabeth Huff died after a lingering illness at noon on Saturday July 6. She left two sons and a daughter from her first marriage and one son from her second. many relatives mourn. Rev DeWitt Beery preached the funeral at the Methodist church on Monday at two, with interment in Mt Carmel cemetery.
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Elizabeth Huff
DeWitt Beery
Methodist Church
Mt. Carmel
Safe and Sane Fourth Celebrations Grow Safer
A debate praises a national move toward a safe and sane Fourth of July. The piece notes fewer typhoon related sale losses and a drop in deaths from fireworks, citing last year’s seven and thirteen deaths figures as evidence of growing public sensibility and potential for zero fatalities in coming years.
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Tyder
Strasburg Ladies Social to be Held July 28 1912
The Strasburg Ladies will stage a social on July 28 1912 with a committee handling preparations. Invitations are with the printer. Two main attractions promise much fun: the Old Fashioned Spelling Bee and a masquerade music carnival.
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Fla B
Fuly
Socials at Front Royal Draw Local Residents
Mr. Sidney Larrick and sons with Mrs. Willey and daughter Miss Rhodes joined Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Keith and family at Front Royal last Saturday. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. William Willey, Mr. and Mrs. J F Reedy and family, Mrs. D B Dinges and Miss Erie Rice enjoying the day.
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Sidney Larrick
L. C. Willey
Mary Rhodes
Gordon Keith
William Willey
J. F. Reedy
D. B. Dinges
Erie Rice
Front Royal
Motorcycle Collision Injures Men Near Kernstown
Last August in a Baltimore suburbs wreck killed Frank Hack. Last week Van Meter Hack and Mark Armel rode at high speed on the Valley Pike near Kernstown. Dust obscured their view and Hack received cuts and bruises while Armel broke his left leg in three places and endured internal injuries.
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van Meter Hack
Frank Hack
Baltimore
Mark Armel
Valley Pike
Kernstown
Mr. Hack
Mr. Armel
Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Rixey Debuts With Superb Pitching For Nationals
Pitcher Rixey of the University of Virginia, now with the Philadelphia Nationals, shut out Boston last Friday in his first major league appearance. He allowed only seven hits, struck a pose of mystery to veterans, and contributed a hit, an out, and an assist. The six feet six inch rookie's debut signals a promising start against college rivals and majors alike.
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Rixey
University of Virginia
Philadelphia Nationals
Boston
Perfection Automatic Gate Co Expands To 25 States
Since relocating to Strasburg the Perfection Automatic Gate Company ships gates to 25 states. They offer a ten year written guarantee and a 30 day free trial with prepaid freight. If not kept after 30 days customers return the gate for $12.50. For 60 days home sales are offered at $8.75 through Strewise, with M Allen Stickley or Lloyd O Stickley as contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburg
Perfection Automatic Gate Company
Mr. Stickley
M. Allen Stickley
Lloyd O. Stickley
Apron and Tie party raises thirty one dollars in Lebanon
The Apron and Tie party was well attended and realized the neat sum of 31.00 dollars. Walter Wisecarver of Berryville visited his brother William Wisecarver. Mrs. Sallie Funkhouser called on sister Mrs. Katherine Rudolph. W. W. Keller visited his mother Ida Keller. German Pence of Manassas spent several days here among friends.
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Walter Wisecarver
Berryville
William Wisecarver
Sallie Funkhouser
Katherine Rudolph
W. W. Keller
Ida Keller
German Pence
Manassas
Middletown Band Fete Draws Large Crowd For Lawn Event
A lawn fete hosted by the Middletown Band last week drew a large attendance. The event featured refreshments and fine music under the direction of Mr. S. G. Larrick. The band wore dark blue uniforms with orange trimmings and presented an attractive appearance, reflecting progress and pride.
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Middletown
S. G. Larrick
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Laertes
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Denmark
France
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Dr. Campbell Hurt
Strasburg Ladies
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