Manganese Found in Hayfield Area Boosts Local Industry
Hayfield Virginia reports first substantial manganese find in Morgan County vicinity. Joseph Theodore Orndorff, longtime mineralogist, operates a growing mine near Capon and a lime plant at Berkeley Springs. About 100 tons prepared for shipment to Pittsburgh. road to Capon Roads station planned to aid handling. Samples sent to experts rate ore as high quality. Nearby residents enjoyed a North Mountain outing with telescope views of Winchester.
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Hayfield
Joseph ‘Theodore Orndorff
Morgan
W- Va
Orndorff
Pittsburgh
Morgantown
W. Va
Frederick Find
Berkeley Springs
North Mountain
Wip
Chester
J. W. Oates
Lula Tavenner
Washington
Scott Birdsong
Belle Tavenner
Norfolk
Willow Lea
M. B. Larrick
Lillian Ponton
Winches
Virginia Larrick
Woodie
Aeriah, Foster
Tennessee
Capon Springs
Justus Ross
Luray
Theodore Fawcett
Georgia Fawcett
Dewey Fawcett
M. H. Larricks
Harris Elected To Henrico School Superintendency
J D Harris former principal of Burkeville Agricultural School was elected division superintendent of Henrico schools by the State Board of Education. The appointment signals a high level talent move for the Henrico educational system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Harris
School chief Harris to lead new work from September
Testimonials from officials he’s served in fifteen years describe Harris as a capable educator. A William and Mary and Richmond College graduate with Virginia graduate work, he has been principal at progressive country high schools, notably Burkeville High. He succeeds A. D. Wright starting September 1. Harris is brother of Dr. J. Edward Harris of Berryville.
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William and Mary
Richmond College
University of Virginia
Burkeville
A. D. Wright
Harris
J. Edward Harris
Berryville
Zone of War reports naval losses and battlefield shifts
The Russian War Office says the German fleet left the Gulf of Riga and Russian destroyers sank over 100 Turkish boats. German losses include the superdreadnought Moltke three cruisers and seven torpedo boats. French repulse German attacks near Sondernach and north of Souchez while German gains occur east and south of Kovno. General Von Gallwitz advances south of the Narew and crosses the Bialystok Litovsk line. British ships Windsor and Coper sunk by U boats. The British line in Northern France and Flanders extends over 100 miles with 800000 on the firing line.
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Russian War Office
Gulf of Riga
Duma
Moltke
Gulf
Sondernach
Souchez
Kovno
von Gallwitz
Riga
Pernovin
Pernigel
Petrograd
Black Seas
Goeben
Sultan Selim
North Sea
Bluecher
United States
Kiel
Grape-Nuts Credited With Baby Strength and Growth
A Brooklyn man recalls his eleven month old baby growing thin due to insufficient nourishment. After feeding two teaspoonfuls of soaked Grape-Nuts with warm milk the child flourished, becoming strong and robust. The letter says Grape-Nuts suits babies and adults as a body and brain builder.
Five Day Great Winchester Fair Opens With Fruit and Prize Entries
The 1915 Great Winchester Fair runs September 7 to 11 featuring numerous fruit and produce classes. Cash prizes and merchandise include barrels of York Imperial apples, baskets of Stayman and Pippins, and boxes of Grimes Golden. sponsors include Yates Lumber Co., Cumberland Nursery, and Dupont Co. Exhibits from Winchester and nearby towns compete for top honors and a silver cup prize.
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Great Winchester Fair
York Imperial
Niagara Sprayer Co
Middleport
N Y
Yates Lumber Co
Pen Yan
N. Vi
John Thwaite
Winchester
Orndorff and McVivar
Ben Davis
Harrison’s Nursery
Berlin
N. Y
Stayman
Cumberland Nursery
Tenn
Penn Yan
N.Y
Cumberland Nursery, Co
value _ Lumber Co
Jonathan
Cumberland Nursery Co
John Miller
Yark
C. Fred
Green
Yates
Vreeland Chem. Co
New York
Crozet Cooperage Co
Crozet
David MiLea and Co
Richmond
Clipper
Clipper Lawn Mower, Co
Dixon, Ill
Grimes
Cooper Bros
Merit
Rice Music Store
Fruit Tree Prop Co
Hagerstown
Crozet. Va
Economy Fruit Tree Prop Co
Feinberg
Ryan & Orndorff
Gox
Carbondale Instrument Company
Carbondale
Winchester Steam Laundry
Bruce Capper
J. van Lindley Nursery Co
Pomona
N. C
G. P. Read
Duane St
New York City
Massey Brothers
Nes
Daniel W. Lupton
Sectora Sitges
Umbour Ave
Germany Loses in Sea Fight
The report combines war dispatches about the Arabic incident, a German destroyer sunk off Ostend, and Russian claims of German losses at the Gulf of Riga. It notes official doubt about whether the Arabic was torpedoed and lists details about Moltke, Goeben, and related naval actions, followed by a brief non sequitur about a child’s comic quip and a joke about a proverb.
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Berlin
Paris
Ostend
Washington
Ambassador Page
London
State Department
Gerard
Admiralty
Lansing
Ger
Itching Blistered Skin Eruption Releived By Resinol Ointment
Geo Whitcher Jr of Caledonia New York reports life long itching and blisters on skin cured after about twenty four applications of Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. He notes immediate relief and clear skin now. Druggists sell Resinol products.
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Geo. Whitcher, Jr
Caledonia
N. Y
Resinol Soap Promotes Gentle Skin Care
An old notice highlights Resinol Soap as free of free alkali and soothing for the skin. It claims the product cleanses without irritation, aiding comfort and keeping skin healthy.
Sale of Two Desirable City Lots in Winchester
Public sale of two described city lots in Winchester Virginia by decree of the Corporation Court in the case W W Carter versus Frank G Walter et al. The sale takes place September 15 1915 at noon in front of the courthouse. Terms require one half payment day of sale and the remainder in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance.
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Winchester
Virginia
W. W. Carter
Frank G. Walter
Court House
R. Wm. Walter
North Kent Street
East Piccadilly Street
Fred. L. Glaize
Winchester VA House and Lot for Sale August 28 1915
By virtue of a trust deed dated 1910 and four related deeds of trust the trustee will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester City Court House at noon on Saturday August 28 1915 the house and lot at 110 Leicester Street between Braddock and Washington streets north side, 60 by 64 feet, improved by a frame dwelling. One third cash and two bonds for the balance due in one and two years with six percent interest. secured by trust deed and fire insurance. R Gray Williams trustee. 7.30-4w.
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Corporation Court of Winchester
Virginia
Annie E. Noakes
Emmeline K. Wright
Gilbert H Noakes
E. Noakes
E. Shoener
James W. Conrad
Nina L. Dobson
C. G. Miller
G. Noakes
S. G. Noakes
H. F. DeHaven
W. T. Shane
J. E. Affleck
Dorsey Kendell
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
North Main Street
Winchester
Bell
G. H. Noakes
H. B. Noakes
E. Shaener
James W. Conrad Emma J
Gilbert H. Noakes
Huscakes
B. E., Shoener
Emma J. Dobson
Nina
Dobson
City of
Win
Corporation Court
Catherine Laws
Winches Court House
Leicester Street
Braddock
Washington Streets
John W. Dungee
Free Baptist Church
Miller’s
March
Tehams OF Sale
R. Gray Williams
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