Portrait of Stonewall Jackson Finds a Home in Local Library
A life size pastel portrait of General Stonewall Jackson, created from a photograph taken near Bunker Hill in 1862, has been donated and placed in Winchester’s Handley Library by Mrs. McCaw. The display faces Judge Handley’s portrait, honoring Jackson’s ties to the community and prompting calls for preservation of historic papers and pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Jackson
Bunker Hill
Hugh McGuire
H. H. McGuire
W. P. McGuire
Winchester
Gertie McGuire
Hunter H. McGuire
Han
Bendann
Baltimore
Thomas McCaw
General Jackson
Handley Library
McCaw
Vernon Eddy
Judge Handley
Jackson
Handley
Ohcy Board
Juliet M
R. Gray ‘Williams
Williams
Star
Winchester Women Invited to Demonstration Meeting
The Winchester Home Demonstration Club invites Winchester women and the general public to a demonstration by Miss Dinwiddie, district home demonstration agent for North Virginia. The event on August 13 begins at 10 AM with glass and tin canning, followed by a school lunch demonstration in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Home Demonstration Club
Friends’ Annex
Winchester
Dinwiddie
North Virginia
Lanham Held For Grand Jury In Poisoning Case
Charlestown West Virginia August 11 John Lanham arrested on charges of poisoning water at Robinson Ice and Cold Storage plant. He was held by a justice for the grand jury in October after being seen putting a substance in the drinking keg and a laborer fell ill. Lanham is admitted to bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
W. Va
John Lanham
Robinson Ice
Lanham
Administrator's Sale of Bank Stock in Winchester
Public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia at 11 o clock on Saturday August 30 to sell five shares of the Capital Stock of the Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Virginia Cash terms W G Hardesty Admr WM G Hardy Admr Charles Hardy deceased 8 11 181
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
W. G. Hardesty
Admr
W. G. Hardy
Agaprs
Court House House
Jumps From Army to Business for J Maphis Jr
J Maphis Jr son of Winchester revenue commissioner returns from France where he served with the American Expeditionary Force and reenters business life with Swift and Company Chicago previously connected with the firm. stationed at Base Hospital No 91 in France as purchasing agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Maphis, Jr
Winchester
Maphis
France
Baltimore
Swift and Company
Chicago
No. 91
Daily Thought Bad Ending Follows a Bad Legin
A cryptic note hints at a negative conclusion tied to a flawed Legin. The fragment suggests consequence or completion of a troubling sequence. Further readable context is limited.
Public Sentiment Against Gouging Warned by Palmer
Attorney General Palmer urges a fair price committee in each county to set guideline prices and expose gouging in retail necessities. State food administrators should report violations to the Justice Department as authorities move to curb hoarding and profiteering amid widespread public anger in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Palmer
Herbert Hoover
Winchester
United States
Virginia
Department of Justice
Richmond
Order of Reference in Randolph Estate Case
The court orders a Commissioner in Chancery to identify all lands and assets of Geo W Randolph dec d report executor accounts and convene creditors. The Commissioner will hold office in Winchester VA at 48 Rouss Avenue on August 11 1919 to execute the reference and adjourn if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Randolph
Corporation Court
Geo. R. Tokes
Commissioner's Office
Winchester
Rouss Avenue
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Juliet A. McCaw
the Home Fire Insurance Co
H.R. Bryarly & Bro. Agents
Winchester Seed Company
Natural Lime-Marl Co
Roanoke, Va
Charles Town
Troy Trailer
Hicks Motor CO
WM. G. Hardy
Charles Hardy
Loudoun
Fauquier
Joseph E. Norman
Purcellville
Shryock & Co
Main Street
Oates & Smith
Fairfax Hotel
Norfolk & Western
Berryville
Bristol
Pullman Parx
Broiler
Roanoke
Bluefield
Pocaiontas
Welch
Norton
Pullman
Winaton-Salem
N.C
Shenemdoah
Saints South
Elkton
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Shepandoah Junction
Hagerown
W. C. Saunders
Revill
Pas
Trat
Mgr
Star Office
M. H. Swartz
Ray Robinson
Stephens City
Ffor
Henry Cave
Railroad Station
Middletown
C. Edmondson
A. Cooper
Kernstown
N. Braddock
N. Washington Sts
Jos. M. Barton
Martin Williams
Mount Williams
Price’s
Bromley’s
P. O. Box
Nice
J. H. Morris
Evans
Department OF the Interior
Saint Elizabeths Hospital
D. C
St. Elizabeths Hospital
Fourth Civil Service District
Washington, D.C
Iamo Chichester S
Pitts
Gougers
George R. Tokes
J. W. Baker
Ml. M. Tynch
Thomas & Messer Co
Baltimore St
Baltimore, Md
Prentice
H. K. Green & Bro
Japan
Moling & Seal
R. M. Swimley
the Furniture and Stove Man
East Piccadilly St
Herrell's
S. Main St
University of Virginia University
Howard Winston
Scott & Bowne
SCOTT
Wardensville
White Post
Good &Co
Nyal
Franck Baker& Son
Carver & McVicar
S.t Winchester
Deai
SY Ans
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