Civil War Veteran Recalls Dispatching Lincoln At Washington
Jason H. Edgerly, 88, a Civil War color sergeant who acted as Lincoln’s field reporter, recalls giving orders to Lincoln during the Washington siege. He says the president stood on the fortifications, replied to his warning, and later called him the flea after Edgerly claims stealing the Willow Creek battle plans.
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Assdéclater Press
Chicago
Jason H. Edgerly
Abraham Lincoln
Edgerly
Lincoln
Washington
Public Sale of Hotel Riley Property In Frederick County
Special Commissioners by decree of the Frederick County Circuit Court issued April 29, 1927 in the Hahn vs Parsons case announce a public sale of the Hotel Riley property. The notice specifies the sale under court authority and details to follow in the official proceedings.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Taylor F. Hahn
M. L. Parsons
Als
Jams Se Auctioneer
Blanch E. Noonan
Circuit Court of
Fronty
Herbert Ss. Larrick
Auction of Hotel Riley Property in Winchester Virginia
Public auction set for 11 AM Saturday August 27 1927 in front of Winchester County Court House Virginia offering two lots known as the Hotel Riley Property. Lot 1 front Gerrard Street 48 feet by 45 feet includes a nine room brick hotel with furnishings rented at 200 dollars monthly. Lot 2 at 823 South Loudoun Street is a six room frame dwelling renting 35 dollars monthly. Real and personal property sold to maximize price with one fourth cash and three annual installments secured by bonds deed of trust and insurance. Special Commissioners conduct sale.
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County Court House
Winchester
Loudoun Street
South Louéhoun Street
Taylor F. Hahn
Mary R. Conner
Cities Act Strongly To Safeguard Milk Supplies
A nationwide survey shows 874 cities require tuberculin tests for cattle supplying milk, with 1 percent enforcement lapses. Five hundred thirty four more use pasteurization or combined safeguards, totaling 1249 municipalities, plus fourteen states with related laws.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Louisville
Florida
Miami
Intriguing Appetizers with Swiss Cheese Creations
A collection of nibble ideas using genuine Switzerland cheese. Pungent canapes include Pigs in Blankets with mustard bacon-wrapped cheese, Cheese and Tomato Canapes, Fringed Celery with marinated cheese, Apple and cheese slices, Toasted Cheese over saltines, Sardine Rose Canapes with tomato and egg filling. Garnishes vary.
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Switzerland
Demonstration Highway Opens Through Bull Run Battlefield
A federal aid project road is under construction between Fairfax and Warrenton Virginia. The Virginia highway commission directs the effort led by Henry G Shirley and C S Mullen. The route passes Bulls Run battlefield where the historic bridge remains visible to visitors.
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Bates Road
Pittsburg
Calif
Bureau of Public Roads
Arlington
Fairfax
Warrenton
Virginia Highway Commission
Henry G. Shirley
C. S. Mullen
Bulls Run
Run
Jack Kearns Faces Wary Attorneys Over Labor Woes
The Kansas City Star notes Jack Kearns may fear his lawyers will sue over extensive work with little purpose, signaling concern about mounting legal exposure.
Miss Eloise Caldwell Returns From Virginia Visit
A brief item notes Miss Eloise Caldwell of Lacey Springs in Buckingham County Virginia has returned home after spending a week with friends. The remark conveys gentle social tone with a personal update.
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Eloise Caldwell
Lacey Springs
Bockingham County
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Robert E. Lee
Jason
HH. Edgerly
Charles Chaplin
Lita Grey Chaplin
California
Lita Grey
Hotel Riley
Caroline B. King
Holland
Ken Bouman
Forest Hills
International Newareei
U. S
Rome
Father Cox
Pittsburgh
Bull Run
Jack Kearns
Kansas City
Buddha
Emmert’s
Qhada
Moling & Seal
McCallum
IK. M. Swimley
George Washington Hotel
Wallace
Nancy Deane
M. B. Clowe
OU Bogribe
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