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Newspaper
Middletown Weekly
Location
Middletown, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1912
Page
2
A sermon on intellect without action. It argues that knowledge alone does not produce success unless joined with decisive doing. It contrasts Wise Guys who know but do not act with those who translate learning into practice to achieve results.
The Tariff Board, Taft era commission, departs without funds after a mixed record. Critics condemn omissions and partisan use while acknowledging some merit when free from politics. The piece argues its nonpartisan potential could have aided consumers workers and manufacturers.
The Times Dispatch notes a tragedy within the Tariff Board and warns that any move to study the tariff question by nonpartisan experts should heed the history of the passing board and remain silent on interference. The piece frames a caution about political influence in tariff inquiry.
A medley of short reflections offers quips on luck in contests, friendships, women and mice, secrets, and bargain wisdom. The tone is light, with familiar proverbs about human nature and social behavior.
Meadow Mills residents report relatives and guests from Cumberland Strasburg Middletown Stephen City Newport News and Winchester. Visitors include Miss Lucy Everly Mrs Hugh Shacklett and two children Mrs Ben Racey Mrs Harry Hanson and families. The Meadow Mills Sunday School ordered an organ and plans installation soon.
A newspaper ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy with a $100 reward for any cured case not achieved. It claims a constitutional treatment, internal reach, and invites readers to request testimonials. Also notes Confederate veterans’ Grand Camp of Virginia meeting in Pulaski with dates September 25 26 27 and stresses local job printing services.
A Sunday in Millbury sees a 56th birthday party for Pergent Ahwaa. Delia Torrey hosts at Millbury Mass. Rita Duryea Johnson, wife of a champion pugilist, commits suicide after social ostracism. Floyd Allen and Claude Swanson sentenced to electrocution November 22. Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards captured in Des Moines. Maude Kroler, Edwards’s sweetheart, aided capture. Count Nogi and wife die by self inflicted death after Emperor’s funeral. Rev E H Green beaten to death after preaching against dishonesty. Stewart Vehicle plant in Martinsburg destroyed by fire. loss about 150000 with 107000 insurance. half a million property saved by Martinsburg firemen.
Mr and Mrs Ned Blackburn return to Charlottsville after a visit here. Mr and Mrs D M Pingley visit Mr Lawson Moore who just returned from Canada. Mr and Mrs Luther Kremmer from Strasburg spent Sunday here. Mrs J P Funkhouser and son Frank visit Hugh Artz near Woodstock. The Kennedy show was here Saturday night and left Tuesday for West Virginia. Miss Nina Vetters of Manassas wed Bell of Manassas September 2, honeymooning in New Jersey and New York. they will live in Manassas. Lawn party at Mr J H Mumaw's Saturday night. The Middletown Weekly urges subscriptions.
Visitors from Washington and Winchester are noted along with local family visits. A birth is reported for Edward and Nettie Brill, and Oswald Ritter remains ill. The Himelright family and Stella Brill are mentioned visiting and attending the Winchester Fair. Preaching is announced at Gravel Springs. Subscribe for the Weekly.
A list of properties in Strasburg Virginia offers including two story frame and metal roof houses with 7 to 9 rooms, porches, gardens, city water, and modern amenities. Several lots on Orchard Street and Crabill Addition, priced cheaply with easy terms. call or write for full particulars.
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