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Newspaper
Rockingham Daily Record
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
4
An old advertisement touts a skin remedy claimed to cure eczema and other skin troubles. It stresses relief from itching and scaliness and urges purchase from J. W. Rose Medical Co or L. H. Ott Drug Co in St. Louis, Missouri.
A long established farm on the Keezletown road three miles north of Keezgletown and five miles east of Harrisonburg covers 280 acres with about 180 under cultivation and pasture. It features a large eight room house, barn, granary, sheds, orchard, ponds, and a well kept outbuildings set, advertised as one of the best productive farms in the region and offered at a fair price for careful buyers.
A fragmentary report notes the High School baseball team will play Saturday night in Glen near Dea Rev fA. The piece mentions individuals Heltzel, Ve ntion, and Skelton with a title The Old Harti sh Hoitie and references to wealth not creating power in a community context.
A Tuesday night pound party hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Hunter E. Henkel drew a large gathering of local residents and visitors. Attendees included Misses Hattle Nina Wampler Nellie Susie Bowman Vada Vesta Henkel and many more. notable arrivals and conversations marked an enjoyable evening. Local movements include Miss Lula Long taking a job in Harrisonburg and John Diehl moving his family to Bridgewater.
Town of Bridgewater financial statement shows receipts including cash on hand 199.61 and subscriptions 100.60 plus taxes 1926.90 and other items totaling 1648.91. Disbursements cover advertising for water system 427.38, North River Electric Co charges 80.60, street work 224.78, rent 6.25, insurance 14.00, police services 14.00, lamp maintenance 1.30, and notes paid 600.00 with total disbursements 1648.91. Certification on accuracy is included.
Greenmount on Sunday hosted a large gathering of about 30 attendees from Harrisonburg and nearby. The Bridgewater College Mission Band performed a program at Greenmount Church Saturday night at 7 30 and again Sunday at 2 30 PM in Melroge. Everyone was invited to both services. George Miler plans to move this week to the new home above their old place, Luther Miler moves to the old home. The Vanpelt child has been ill, and Mrs W F Richie remains confined at home.
Two sets from China, 48 pieces total, described as beautiful and offered at less than cost. Address inquiries to China care Daily Record.
Rev R Linser enjoys a generous Ronding gift from Broadway Va parish through Dr D F GeI id Mr J F Pope notes a bounty of apples potatoes butter canned goods preserves mince meat butter beef chicken and more H Moore left for New York on business W Henklee returned from Pittsburgh for a visit and success in his line is reported
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate overdue funds and demand for immediate payment. Key names appear garbled but suggest a treasury or financial notice requesting settlement of a 145 2 amount and identifying a treasurer or official in charge.
March 5 report from Apithe river area notes Ollie Oridortt lost a finger while sawing at Guy Stickley’s. Reuben Funk, Warren County native and Confederate veteran, dies at Timberlake farm near his son-in-law Ottier Funk. High school students filled the church as prominent locals praised the gathering. Chas Fisher shown signs of recovery after a serious accident. Dr C D Brown led a large mission offering for foreign business aid. Missouri suffragists accused of bribery attempts with apples fail to sway lawmakers.
Washington reports that Charles D. Hilles former Taft secretary is to join a New York agency firm as a non salaried member. The arrangement was made over three years ago before his recent position, and Dwight disputes the $20,000 figure as unfounded.
A 1912 notice by John Barhorst Justice of the Peace of McLean Township Ohio certifies a cure of rheumatism after three doctors failed. He attributes success to two bottles of RHEUMA and offers to answer inquiries for a two cent stamp. Mentions uses for gout arthritis lumbago and sciatica with a money back guarantee.
The real estate of the late Gao M Nicholas will not be sold on March 6 as advertised. The personal property will be sold on that date.
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