Memorial for Alexander Pendleton Reflects On Kind, Scholar Lifework
The New York Times recalls lawyer and raconteur Alexander R. Pendleton as a courteous host and prominent Winchester attorney. A lifelong student of literature, history, and arts, he retired from public life over two decades ago to pursue learning, while enjoying close friendships and gentle humor. His death ends a richly cultured career and leaves lasting memories of a man who valued intellect, kindness, and the human bond.
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Alexander R. Pendleton
Earth
Pendleton
Winchester
America
Pericheton
Mr. Pendleton
Our Nancy Astor Captures American Admiration in New York
The piece notes how Americans react to Lady Astor with growing respect after her public life, praising her blend of wit, practicality, and charm. It suggests she embodies an American ideal of simplicity and democratic spirit, admired for her good sense and persuasive speaking.
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Iliament
Plymouth
England
Nancy
New York Times
Lady Astor
New York
Tak Astor
Rts
Rippling Rhymes by Wait Mason
A lyric lament by Wait Mason describing illness and aging near a churchyard. The speaker recalls past pleasures and aches through vivid images of pain and decay while contrasting the quiet dead who sleep without torment. He wishes for long years before joining them.
Freezone Corn Remedy Advertisement
An old ad touts Freezone as a painless corn remover. A tiny bottle costs a few cents and promises instant relief for hard or soft corns and between the toes, with no soreness or irritation. The druggist carries the product.
Dr Orth's Stomach Remedy advertises quick relief
Dyspepsia and stomach distress are claimed to be cured quickly by Dr Orth's Stomach Remedy. The ad promises instant relief or no payment and lists Boyd Drug Company Franck Baker & Son and other druggists as suppliers.
End of Term Exercises at Brucetown School
Pupils performed a varied program including recitations songs and a drill. Prizes for attendance went to Louise Swimley Elizabeth Stipe Ward Purpell and Selma Hensell with spelling prizes to Swimley Welsh Feagans and Hensell. An inspiring talk by Rev. Lawson followed and ice cream social concluded.
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Lone
Old Virginia
Winston McKay
Bernice Stark
Mary Saesetat Walker Methe Benatinlt
Hilton Brier
Frazer “Veneana
Little
Rabbit
William and
Ann Swi
Mares Wind
Wien
Frances
Swimley
Marie Stipe
Madeline
Welsh
Joz
Walker McKay
Winifred Lawson
Nell
Mr. Lawson
Louise Swimley
Elizabeth Stipe
Ward Purpell
Selma Hensell
Madeline Welsh
Hazel Feagans
Brucetown
Rev Dr Lacy Is Honored Moderator Pick in Nashville
The Presbytery of Nashville chose Rev James Horace Lacy D D as moderator at Moore Memorial Church opening session. Lacy, pastor of First Presbyterian Rae Bank, returns to Nashville after sixteen years away and also serves as moderator of the Virginia Synod in the Southern Presbyterian Church. He previously led the Winchester church for over 16 years and recently returned to Clarksville.
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Clarksville
Tenn
Leaf Chronicle
Moore Memorial
Presbyterian Church
Nashville
Presbytery
James Horace Lacy
First Presbyterian Church
Rae Ban Fionor
Lacy
Southern Presbyterian Church
Synod of Virginia
Winchester
Local Market Prices Mixed With Missing Text Fragments
Readable lines show bids and retail quotes for butter creamery eggs and flour with observers noting typographical issues. Entries mention country butter young chickens straw flour middlings and fat steers but many values are garbled or missing.
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Virginia Ave
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Piedmont Business College
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Berry's Ferry
Jane Dearmont
White Post
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Fred Mort
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Frederick County
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Millwood Road
Jordan Springs
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American Gas Improvement CO
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RED Star Detroit Vapor Oil
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