Landmark Front Royal home of Lake family burned
The C. H. Updike dwelling on East Main Street in Front Royal burned on November 21. Once owned by Mrs. Catherine Lake, it stood as a historic residence dating to pre Civil War days when the Lakes kept a tavern there. It housed the first Circuit Court in 1836 and connected to the Lake family lineage through Elizabeth Lake Cook and Judge Giles Cook Jr.
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Front Royal
C. H. Updike
East Main Street
Catherine Lake
William Lake
Giles Cook
Warren County
Shenandoah
Fire Blessing to Old Doctor in Front Royal
Front Royal Va Dec 7 Dr W Roy a Front Royal physician loses most of his earthly possessions after a disastrous fire. He recalls that many patients could not pay due to poverty and famine, leaving him with a dwindling practice. The fire did not vanish his faith in humanity.
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Front Royal
Roy
Ill Wind Prompts Unexpected Payment Letter
A letter quotes Lad Bsi apologizing for an unintended overcharge and enclosing a check for several hundred dollars. The note claims the mistake was accidental and promises full settlement.
For Sale Easy Running Pumpy and Pumping Engines
For sale force and lift pumpy pumping engines and well supplies. Quick truck delivery and installation in any locality. WM. J. GOCHENOUR, The Well Driller, Maurertown, Va.
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WM. J. Gochenour
Maurertown
Power Company Obtains Charter for Warren Power Company
A charter for the Warren Power Company has been filed at the county clerk for recordation after Virginia Corporation Commission approval. The name appears with officers W G Woot, Gardner, Dearing, Weaver, Jones, Woods, Borden and Hillidge. Plant work is rushing toward completion as funds and capacities permit.
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Warren Power Company
W. County
Virginia Corporation Commission
Bert Cers
Corpora Rere
Oats
W. G. Woot
Wrff Gardner
W.G. Dearing
A. G. Weaver
J. Frank Jones
J. W. Woods
C. W. Borden
B. J. Hillidge
Sunday Services on Rural Charge
The Rev. S. R. Ludwig of Winchester rural charge United Brethren Church lists Sunday activities. Sunrise Sunday school 9.45 public worship 10.45 Christian Endeavor 7.00. Fairview 2.00 Sunday school. Pleasant Valley 10.00 Sunday school 6.45 Endeavor 7.30 public worship. Mount Olive 10.00 Sunday school evangelist service 7.00. A cordial welcome to all including strangers.
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S. R. Ludwig
Winchester
Rural Charge
United Brethren Church
Christian Endeavor
Fairview
Pleasant Valley
Mount Olive
Ten Conversions Reported at Mount Olive Revival
Revival services at Mount Olive United Brethren Church continued today with ten conversions announced by pastor Ita R. Ludwig. The sermon topic was Son Remember and additional inquiries about salvation increased interest. services may run through next week.
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Mount, Olive
Irish Deputies Attacked on Quays. Two Wounded
Report notes Deputy Sean Hales shot and killed Deputy Patrick O Maille as they traveled in a jaunting car near the quays. Deputy O Maille is seriously wounded while Deputy Hales is killed in the assault. authorities probe the gun attack amid parliament session tensions.
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the _Associaten Press
Sean Hales
Patrick O'Maille
O'Maille
Serioué
Taxes Due December 15 Prompt Treasury Reminder
The Treasury in Washington issued a reminder that the next income and profits tax payment is due December 15. It is estimated the payment will bring in about 275 million dollars though not all be cash due to optional payment forms. Approximately 200 million in certificates of indebtedness mature on the tax date, with about 70 million in Victory notes also needing redemption or being called. The option to pay with Victory notes provides an additional facility for taxpayers and aids in funding the Victory loan.
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Treasury
Washington
Fragmentary note from unknown event invoid area
Partial readable lines reference an unnamed person and places with garbled wording. The text hints at an election or age-related heading but lacks clear facts or identifiable entities to confirm a story.
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