Richmond Native Patton Dies After Long Illness
Dispatch from Lynchburg notes 71 year old native of Richmond died after a long heart ailment. He served as a crier in the Western District of Virginia federal courts and was a Confederate veteran on General Cook’s staff. He attended Appomattox surrender and was wounded at Manassas. Survived by a widow Miss Fannie Bull, and children Mars, George Gilmer, Egan, Janaid Patton, Clayton Patton, Mrs. George Manwearing, and John Patton. Two brothers killed in the Civil War buried in Stonewall Cemetery Winchester. Body taken to Richmond for burial.
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Dispatch
Dugnehbure
Lynchburg
John M. Patton
Richmond
Virginia
George Manwearing
Tampa
Fila
Statesville
Patton
Stonewall Cemetery
Winchester
Patton Brothers Noted Civil War Officers At Gettysburg
The family record notes Brig. Gen. was retired while leading his brigade at Winchester and mentions his marriage to Susan T. Glassell. Col. Waller Tazewell Patton of the Seventh Virginia Infantry was mortally wounded in Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg.
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Winchester
Susan T. Glassell
Col
Waller Tazewell Patton
Virgginia
Tnrantry
Pickett
Gettysbure
The Making of a Famous Medicine
An article tours a lab producing Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. It describes herb use, seasonal harvesting, sterilization and pasteurization, and notes letters from women praising the remedy for female ills.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Labora
California Syrup of Figs advertised as safe laxative for children
A vintage advertises California Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for cleansing the stomach liver and bowels without griping. It urges mothers to check a coated tongue for discomfort and to give a teaspoonful to restore a well playful child. The copy warns against counterfeits and promotes buying from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
Christmas entertainment at Fairview church delights locals
Canterbury Va January notes recount a December 24 program at Fair view church with music recitations solos and duets plus a Santa Claus piece. Guests included families from Luray Boyce Rileyville Strasburg and nearby towns enjoying a turkey roast and old Virginia hospitality.
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Canterburg
Fairview
Santa Claus
Joseph Ave
Luray
L. J. Cave
William O .Thompson
George Yowell
Boyce
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a five minute remedy for sour or gassy stomachs. It claims to prevent belching, heartburn, nausea and headaches by neutralizing stomach acid and easing indigestion. A fifty cent case is advertised as lasting for a family.
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Pape
Delightful Party For Miss Snapp Delights at Brucetown Virginia
Delightful party at the Snapp home in Brucetown Virginia on Thursday marked by games and music with a guest list including many local Misses and Messrs. Wright O Connell Stipe Drummond Purcell and others. Several social events followed such as a Ladies society meeting and note of Christmas gatherings and visits among residents. The oyster supper raised about 20 dollars and a Christmas program at the old take church drew a filled crowd with children performing recitations and music.
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Brucetown
A. de
Sadie
Snapp
Ape
J. B. Snapp
Fomowtm
Johnettw
Frances Wright
Margaret
Frances Stipe
Naomi Price
Mabel Lambert
Della and
Cartie
Mary Drummond
Lohn Purcell
Jen Jobe
Catherine Morvaca
Ate Montgomery
Janney
McKea
Attle
Melvin
Mia
Samuel Purcell
Wid Boalety
J. Bo8napp
Johnetta’ Wright
Frances
Silent
Sadie Snapp
Frances ‘Stipe
Anbby Price
Work
Thomas Priges
Milwes Gilie
Emmerson
Helen Jobe
Catherine ‘Morrison
Bill O'Connell
Messie
Douglas O’connell
Julian
Luther 7 Price
oWtake
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Apex Vacuum Cleaners
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Philadelphia
Ps K. Kisecker
Vine
United States Food Administration
Herbert Hover
Wiite
Kingan & CO. Ltd
Park Packers
Richmond, Va
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H M. Patton
Canterbury
Lee
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William Morgan
Bettie. Morgan
Misa
Lola
Turison Hale
Joseph. Love
Fred. Doyel
Howard White
Elmer Painter
Maryland
B. A. Rowland
Tion
Miss Snapp
Beulah ‘Kareman
Cross Junction
Sadie Sapp
Johnetta Wright
Etta O'Connell
O'Connell
Martinsburg
W. Va
Agnes Moulden
Welltown
Charles Swartz
Swartz
Augustus Swartz
Jethraon County
Frank Swimley
Pittsburgh
Swimley
Mollie Russell
Clarke County
William
Bert Hesseltine
H. Rendolph Stipe
Millersburg
Clifton Burns
Jefferson County
Millersburg Military
Stitute
Ryan & Orndoffy
STYLE
W Cester
Thelree
Lae Avy
E Hotel
Evans
J. Fred. ‘Laise
Bunker Hill
W. Vas
Thomas Cirele
Vermont Avenue
14Th Strpet
Union Station
Frederic H. Hoover
Costlard
Brill & Bitter
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Funk: & Son
S. Main St
Whie
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Lgome
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