Tablet Erected To the Memory of Col. Samuel Washington
A bronze tablet is being erected in Harewood graveyard to honor Col. Samuel Washington. The inscription notes his birth on November 16, 1734, in Wakefield Virginia, and his death in 1781 at Harewood Berkeley County Virginia. The Washington family of Charles Town funds the memorial.
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Samuel Washington
Harewood
Charles Town
Washington
Wakefield
Westmoreland Co
Virginia
Berkeley County
Fire Extinguishers Found To Be Faulty
The Star reports faulty fire extinguishers prompting praise for drivers and firemen who responded to the incident. The article notes concerns about equipment reliability and emphasizes quick action by responders.
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the Star
Fire Alert at Colonial Hotel Sparks Equipment Complaint
A night alarm sent fire crews to a Colonial Hotel cellar blaze. The writer denounces faulty extinguishers that required three attempts to work and criticizes inspector duty after large appropriations. He praises brave firefighters who faced icy pavement despite equipment failures.
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Igo
Colonial Hotel
Central
R. S. Jolliffe
Three Great States Draw Record Summer Tourists
Eight million visitors thronged Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan this summer for a gross income near 400 million dollars. Wisconsin saw a near million foreign visitors, Michigan over three million and Minnesota about 1.5 million. Non-resident fishing licenses rose statewide with Michigan 75000, Wisconsin 60000 and Minnesota 28000.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Otte
Motor Trains To Be Used By B. & O. On Another Branch
In Hagerstown Maryland the Baltimore and Ohio Railway tested a gasoline powered railcar with two six cylinder motors delivering electric current. The engine two coaches and a coach car reached sixty miles per hour and may replace steam service on the Washington county branch to Weverton. The steel coaches seat leather and resemble an airplane in sound. Before departure 150 gallons of fuel were loaded.
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Hagerstown
Alley
Washington County
Weverton
Philadelphia
Evangelist Frasers Healing Mission Opens in Winchester
The Rev Edward Fraser starts a four day healing mission at the American Legion hall tonight at 8 with the belief sickness is from Satan not God and that all who believe can be healed. Free seats and daily topics include Gods Gracious Attitude Toward Winters Greatest Need and Is Healing For All with special singing by local choirs.
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Winchester
Edward Fraser
American Legion Hall
Rosenberger
Market Report Shows Mixed Prices Across Local Markets
The report lists local wholesale and retail prices for flour, feed, and butter, noting potential typographical errors. It records varied figures for components such as cracked corn, mixed feed, middlings, screenings, and livestock including chickens, guineas, turkeys, cattle, and sheep.
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Veka
Sowoce Leduiewes
Cee Cannes
Cscsee Wevisess
Winchester Memorial Hospital Offers 6% Coupon Bonds
The Winchester Memorial Hospital offers 6% coupon bonds exercisable every six months for five years. Denominations include 500 and 1000 dollars. The issue totals 60000 dollars, secured by full insurance and hospital plant value estimated at 250000 dollars. Executive Committee authorizes monthly interest reserve. Call or write for details.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Colonial Brick Corporation
Virginia
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