Munsey buys Richmond Virginian aims to boost prohibition movement
Telegrams from Richmond report A. Munsey publishing acquires the Richmond Virginian to broaden its circulation and align with the National Prohibition party and the National Anti Saloon League. The plan is to make the Virginian a leading morning paper with strong Munsey backing and expanded regional reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oper- Richmond Virginian
A. Munsey
Munsey
Ol’ Munsey
Tional Prohibbition Party
National Anti-Saloon League
Virginian
Nna
Saracy
Dispatch
Antipoe
Reading room amid leather bound classics on display
A shelf displays three stately volumes with an artistically bound leather finish. The works include Pope Milton Scott and Shakespeare in a refined collection. The arrangement invites long browses as furniture and taste align in a quiet library setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Milton
Scott
Peare
The Library Needs Standard Works in a Cheap Shack
A speaker notes buying books to match a paper and crowd the library in a small, worn shack. Shelves are cluttered, editions are cheap, yet neighbors read daily. Walt Mason comments on accessible literature.
Brucetown Briefs Highlight Local Movements
Brucetown Virginia residents report travel and visits as January resumes. Miss Johnetta Wright returns to Dayton to resume studies. Charles Flemming travels from Baltimore. Lucie Schell reunitess with sister in Martinsburg. public schools reopen after holidays. Families Swimley Purcell Swimley travel for visits. Willingham and Smith depart to Chambersburg for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Swimley
Dudley, Pierce
Clarke County
Virginia
Byrd Purcell
George Swimley
Pike Side
W. Va
Frank Willingham
Robert Smith
Chambersburg
Social Notes From Clearbrook Area on January 4
John W. Jolliffe of Frederick City Maryland visits his parents Mr and Mrs J John Jolliffe. Hilda Holmes of Baltimore visits Mr and Mrs Hugh S Lupton. Regina Kimmell visits Mr and Mrs Kim Byrnes and will join her parents in Washington. Clifton Byrnes spends holidays with his parents. Randolph Stipe visits his parents. Susie Bowers of Harrisonburg visits Edith Jolliffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearbrook
John W. Jolliffe
Frederick City
J. John Jolliffe
Hilda Holmes
Baltimore
Hughs. Lupton
Regina Kimmell
Kim Byrnes
Washington
Clifton ‘Byrnes
Randolph Stipe
Hugh Stipe
Susie Bowers
Harrisonburg
Edith Jolliffe
Pinex cough syrup remedy advertised as pine extract
An old advertisement promotes Pinex cough syrup made from genuine Norway pine extract with guaiacol. It claims quick relief for hoarse or tight chests and persistent coughs and offers a money back guarantee. The copy urges asking for two and a half ounces of Pinex from druggists and cites Pinex Co. of Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne, Ind
Public Sale of CITY REALTY in Winchester Virginia
Public sale of city realty by decree dated November 29 1915 in the Farmers Merchants National Bank vs May Hoff man et al pending in the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia. A three story brick dwelling at 213 North Main Street is offered with life use to Arthur S Markel and remainder to his children. Sale set in front of the courthouse with one third cash and balance in two annual installments at six percent interest. Bonds and fire insurance required. Trustees and Special Commissioners named. Bond posted as required by law. December 18 4w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
May Hoffman Et Als
Corporation Court of
City of
Winchester
Virginia
Court House
Wincheser
North Main Street
Arthur S. Markel
M. M. Lynch
John M. Steck
Robert M. Ward
J. B. Beverley
Lerk
Corporation Court
Fey Puhacles
Gordonsville Fire Destroys Main Street Cleaning Plant
A major fire in Gordonsville Virginia gutted a cleaning and pressing shop on the town’s main street near the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway junction 75 miles from Richmond. Firefighters from Charlottesville and Orange, summoned by special trains, fought the blaze after midnight using dynamite in a bid to halt the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonsville
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Richmond
Charlottesville
Orange
Trustee Sale of Valuable City Property in Winchester
Trustee announces a public auction of a deed of trust dated November 4, 1914 from Chas H Light and wife. Recorded in Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court Winchester Virginia in Deed Book 30 pages 570 671 and 572. Sale to be held in front of the Court House Winchester at 11 a m. on date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Light and Wife
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Winchester property sale of Ashley Flats and nearby lots
On December 29 1915 the Ashley Flats and adjacent frame houses on Highland Avenue Winchester Va will be sold offered in parts or as a whole. One third cash with balance in two annual installments at 6 percent interest with bonds and deed of trust and insurance required. Warren Rice Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Avenue
Winchester
EB. F. Ashle
Ashley Flats
Warren Rice
Clock Street
Braddock Street
Bisadock Street
South Braddock Street
Charles W. Houck
A. J. Tavenner
J. M. Steck
Breaks A Cold In Few Hours With Pape's Compound
A dated advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as quick relief for grippe symptoms. Taking two hour doses reportedly ends misery by clearing nasal passages, easing headache and feverishness, and stopping discharge while costing 26 cents at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Sale Postponed to Saturday January 15 1916
The above sale has been postponed to Saturday January 15 1916 at the same time and place.
Faulkner Store Rooms Listed on Main Street
Fragmentary notice describes store rooms Nos 12 14 on the east side of South Main Street known as Faulkner store. Details are incomplete but indicate a location listing and ownership possibly for sale or lease.
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Main Street
Faulkner Eo Vod
Bane He Foots Ie
South Main St
George W. Kremer
State aid road reforms to modernize Virginia standards
A Virginia proposal urges creating an Advisory Bureau to guide local roadwork while separating expenditure control. It calls for defining eligible road types, leveraging native materials, and permitting state aid for bridges and culverts to trim costs and accelerate durable improvements across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint
Old Time Remedy Promises Pure Blood and Health
Purify your blood by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. This medicine has been and still is the best medicine because of its reliable character and its wonderful success in treating common diseases and ailments such as scrofula catarrh rheumatism dyspepsia loss of appetite fatigue and general debility. Hood's Sarsaparilla has been tested forty years. Get it today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Virginia road laws must gain public approval for efficiency
The speaker defends local authorities enforcing mandatory law provisions and argues against charges to Highway Commission personnel while urging practical road improvement. He emphasizes state fund use, public support, and Virginia leading in road development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
State Highway Commission
Commission
Cross Junction Items
Mr Samuel D Baker returns to Ington after Xmas with C G Baker family. Louis Gunn of Washington visits aunt Mrs Gilbert De Haven. Harvey Braithwaite of Martinsburg stays with parents J B Braithwaite. Harold and Earle Edwards return from visit to uncle and aunt James and Stella Spence of Albin. C G Baker announces birth of grandson Ralph Baker Gunn. Stella Braithwaite returns from visit to Winchester and Grimes.
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Harold and
Earle Edwards
James Spence
Albin
C. G. Baker
Ralph Baker
Gunniss
Stella Draithwatin
T Friends
Winchester
Grimes
Noted Stallion Chilton Acquired For Virginia Stable
The Thoroughbred Record reports T B Plummer of Virginia has purchased bay stallion Chilton from William Steele of Malvern Pa. Chilton by Medler out of Castalia by Mortemer will stand at Berryville Va under W M Atkinson. He sired multiple winners including Transform and Chilton Queen and has twice won the thoroughbred class at Madison Square Garden.
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the Thoroughbred Record
Lexington
T. B
Plummer
Virginia
William Steele
Malvern
Chilton
Medler
Castalia
Mortemer
Berryville
W. M. Atkinson
Transform
Cunning
Good Intent
Beau Chilton
Chilton Belle
Shillalah
Chuckles
Chilton Dates
Banquet
Disillusion
Dante
United States
Madison Square Garden
Stop Catarah Open Nostrils and Head Relief Ad
An old time remedy claims Ely's Cream Balm clears nasal congestion. It suggests applying a small amount into the nostrils to relieve swollen mucous membranes and head pressure from a cold.
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The
Evening Star
Bied
Evening Star Publishing
Harry Floop Bykov
Weekly Times
Y Mirror
Bell 33
United
HE Plate
Walt Mason
Brucetown
Mises
Johnetta Wright
Dayton
Charles Flemming
Harry Stipe
Lucie Schell
Martinsburg
Howard Boden
Idays
Highway Commission
Board of Supervisors
General Assembly
Grove Bros. Department Store
Cement
Berkeley
Crete
Security Cement’ & Lime Co
Hagerstown
Glaize & Bro
J. W. Rosenberger
Neary
Fairbanks
Star Office
Herbert
Larrick
Atty-at-Law
Central Garage
East Piccadilly St
Star Agency
Shannon Hill
Berryvill¢ Pike
National Avenue
C. T Owens
Valley Sales Co
Staunton
S. Market St
George Baetjer
H.care Star
Keeley Care
Keeley Institute
Eastern
Penna
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of
Banking House
H.& W. Seabrigh
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
WM. G. Hardy
J. W. Baker
J. W. Baker, JR
Admi
Grain
W. E. Reep& Son
Charles Town
Inwood
W. Vas
City Realty
Winter
Mary
John Gruber
Miller’s Apothecary
Bes
BOYD
Fred. S. Boyd
Cumberland Valley& Martinsburg Railroad Company
West Virginia
A. C. Nadenbousch
King Street
West Va
Adrian C
Nadenbousch
Ern Hotevt
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