Banquet Highlights Large North Shenandoah Fruit Growers Exhibit
The Strasburg News reports the North Shenandoah Fruit Growers Association held a two day exhibit in Shenando Building featuring thirty bushel boxes of apples and two hundred plates, plus pears and fruit products. The banquet seated over 200 members with the day ending in a speech by M. V Richards praising fruit culture advances.
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North Shenandoah
Old Shenandoah
W. W. Watts
Association
Strasburg
M. V Richards
The
Southern Railway
Empire Theatre
Public Sale of Live Stock and Implements Near Middletown
I will sell at 10 00 a m Wednesday November 20 to the highest bidder at my residence two miles west of Middletown on the Marlboro road my live stock running implements See ras for enumerated articles no terms of sale
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Middletown
Marlboro Road
Surprise Marriage Unites Evelyn Manuel and Charles Shrum
Miss Evelyn Manuel and Mr. Charles Shrum wed at the Methodist parsonage on Saturday at five with Rev. Dewitt Beery officiating. The couple then visited the groom’s sister Mrs. Wm Colfelt in Long Meadow. Shrum, from Shenandoah county, has worked near town with Charles Legg. Manuel is the late John Manuel’s daughter whose charm and kindness drew many friends.
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Evelyn Manuel
Charles Shrum
Dewitt Beery
Wm. Colfelt
Long Meadow
Shrum
Shenandoah County
Charles Legg
John Manuel
Revival services open at Ridings Chapel with crowd
Tulip A lary crowd attended the revival services at Ridings Chapel Sunday night led by Rev. Meyers. Mrs. Dave Beaty visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Sargent on Monday. Anna Orndorff of Old Dominion Academy visits Miss Sylva Headley. Simon Hausenfluck shows improvement after illness. Grover Grim and family spent Sunday with Cyrus Wber sole. Capleton Orndorff and family of Refuge visited relatives near Middletown. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grim and their young son spent Sunday with Mr. Grim’s parents near Cedarville.
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Ridings Chapel
Meyers
Dave Beaty
J. S. Sargent
Anna Orndorff
Old Dominion Academy
Sylva Headley
Simon Hausenfluck
Grover Grim
Cyrus Wbersole
Capleton Orndorff
Middletown
Henry Grim
Mr. Grim
Cedarville
Bal family visits and local notices in Long Meadows
Long Meadows residents report visits from Charles E Bal and D L Balthis with H O Huff’s household. A Shrum Manuel wedding occurred at the Middle town Methodist parsonage. Mrs John Walter improves enough to visit brother Robert Brannon. George Brill family and Mayne Cooley visit Bowmans in Moorefield. F L Cooley injures self but avoids serious harm. H O Huff’s new barn ready. Charles Huff from Wheatfield in the area. W A Everly family visit Huff at Strasburg Junction.
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Charles E. Balthis
D. L. Balthis
H. O. Huff
Middletown
John Walter
Robert Brannon
George Brill
Mayne Cooley
H. G. Huff
Strasburg Junction
Water Tank Collapse Floods Winchester Friday Night
The B. and O. water tank in Winchester collapsed Friday night causing a substantial flood and notable commotion in the town’s eastern section.
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Winchester
Middletown Weekly Seeks Subscribers
Advertises subscription drive offering a one year rate of 1.00 for the Middletown Weekly urging men women and children to subscribe to the weekly publication.
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Middletown
Old Dominion Academy Reports Enrollment and Activities
The Old Dominion Academy closed its second school month with sixty students enrolled. A Halloween masquerade delighted attendees on October 31 in a decorated auditorium. New student groups formed with societies named Wilsonian and Castalian. Principal Prof. Edgar Stinson spoke on temperance at the U B church.
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Old Dominion Academy
Ruth Pifer
Stephens City
Sylva Headley
Anna Orndorff
Lela Richard
Old Literary Society
Rose Ogden
Edith Pangle
J.C. S. Myers
U. B
West Virginia Votes Dry Statewide Prohibition Triumph
West Virginia records show 57 counties voting dry on November 5 with Ohio and McDowell counties as exceptions. Majorities ranged from 150 in Pendleton to 6317 in Harrison, Fayette and Summers also strong for prohibition, totaling about 80000 statewide.
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G.I. Wilson
West Virginia
Sistersville
Tyler County
Sistersville Daily Review
Ohio
McDowell
Pendleton County
Harrison
Fayette
Hinton
Stark Car Coupler Undergoes New Tests at Harrisonburg
The Stark car coupler is tested on the Chesapeake Western Railway at Harrisonburg. On Wednesday two Chesapeake Western cars received the couplers in a demonstration akin to the Strasburg Junction event held weeks earlier. The tests continue to satisfy railroad men and impress observers new to the device.
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Chesapeake Western Railway
Harrisonburg
Chesapeake Western
Strasburg Junction
Poverty Drives Divorce Says Sociologist
A sociologist argues poverty may fuel divorce while noting that no divorce lawyer offers free services. The remark highlights economic strain as a factor in marital dissolution and contrasts with free legal aid expectations.
Canada to Withdraw Four Dollar Bill From Circulation
The Dominion announces the Canadian four dollar note will be removed from circulation. The move is described as a monetary policy change though it does not imply Canadians are overburdened by cash.
Ragtime Compared To Whisky In Chicago Man's Claim
A Chicago man asserts ragtime music is as dangerous as whisky and just as hard to endure, likening its effects to strong drink and describing it as disagreeable to tolerate.
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Chicago
Egg Crash Noted for Subtle Mess in Market
Local market reports a minor incident as eggs topple and break with little consequence. No injuries or major damage observed. cleanup underway as vendors assess losses and secure remaining stock.
Contender Window for Middletown Postmaster Role
The piece urges a fair public process to choose a new Middletown Postmaster with six local hopefuls rumored. It stresses selecting a capable, honorable public servant and warns against personal squabbles, calling for an open, square deal and a public trust approach.
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Middletown
Post Office
Weef and Lamb Croquettes
Recipe describes combining cold meat with boiled potato onion and parsley, making a butter flour roux with milk, seasoning with sage, shaping into cones, coating with bread crumbs and egg wash, then frying until browned. Cook four at a time.
Baked Summer Squash Layered in Butter and Salt
Layer thick squash slices in a buttered dish with salt and pepper. Dot each layer with butter and continue until full. Cover and bake two and a half hours for a tender finished dish.
Carmelized Peaches Slow Oven Method
Peel six peaches and place them in the oven. Cover with three tablespoons of sugar and just enough water to prevent burning. Cook for five to six hours in a slow oven.
Milk In Mustard Mix Preserves Freshness Longer
Using milk instead of water when preparing mustard for the table keeps it looking fresh for several days. The tip suggests a smoother texture and improved appearance, advising careful proportion to avoid altering flavor.
Short Blessing From a Busy Morning
A family vignette shows Papa Jackson hurrying to finish breakfast and leave for work. Baby notes the blessing was brief, while Mamma calls it a blessing, highlighting the contrast between haste and reverence in daily life.
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Jacksons
Papa Jackson
Papa
Baby Jackson
Mamma Jackson
Bridge Alimony Mention Sparks Legal Paper Lines
A terse exchange notes the alimony awarded to a wife, with a misheard spouse remarking separation. The dialogue centers on a bridge winnings dispute involving Mrs De Vorsay and a misattributed separation claim.
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Marks
Bridge
Mra, de Vorsay
Hamaker Celebrated as Virginia Pastor Marks 25 Years
The Virginia Christian Ministerial Association chose Strasburg for its anniversary convention honoring Rev. J. D. Hamaker. Details recount his 25 years in the ministry here, church growth, mission support, and a banquet marking the milestone with after-dinner talks on pastorate life.
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J. D. Hamaker
Strasburg
Virginia Christian Ministerial Association
H. P. Atkins
Richmond
W. S. Hoye
Louisa
C. H Combs
Virginia Christian Missionary Society
John David Hamaker
Pulaski County
Virginia
Hamaker
Spiced Currants Method for Home Canning
Four quarts stemmed currants with two pounds sugar and one pint vinegar set the base. A teaspoon cinnamon and cloves plus allspice add spice to the preserve.
Macaroni and Cheese and Cottage Cheese Dishes
A cooking guide outlines macaroni and cheese methods including gratin and baked varieties with Parmesan and butter. It contrasts rich and lighter preparations and adds cottage cheese as a versatile salad base with French dressing or mayonnaise and decorative shaping ideas.
Noodles With Ham Pie Method
A historical recipe describes greasing a pudding dish with fat, layering ham and noodles, topping with cream, and baking thirty minutes. Noodles are made from egg and flour dough rolled thin, dried, then cut, rolled, and stored for future use.
Ruselan Steak Pudding From Old Time Recipe
A stiff paste made from two pounds flour one and a quarter pounds beef fat and a quarter pint water is rolled into a round quarter inch layer. Lean beef is layered in a buttered pudding dish covered with water and paste. Season with salt red pepper butter and optional Russian spice. Wrap in buttered cloth and simmer three to four hours based on beef tenderness.
Orange Sherbet Cake Assembly Idea
Hollow a loaf of angel cake to a one inch rim and fill the center with orange sherbet. Grate orange peel over the top. Keep the sherbet frozen until serving and insert it into the cake at serving time.
Sale of Joseph Gochen Draws Crowd at Auction
Last Tuesday's sale of Joseph Gochen drew a large crowd as stock and farming meats sold well and prices were strong.
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Joseph Gochen
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North Shenandoah Fruit Growers Association
Strasburg News
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