Personal Notes From Bracetown Local Social Roundup
A Bracetown notes page lists visits to Hagerstown Martinsburg and Sharpsburg by Mrs ward Boden and relatives. It notes an oyster supper to benefit starving Far East children, a Village Church sermon by the pastor, a Senior box social at the schoolhouse, plus several visits among families including Stipe Snyder and Garland Snyder over the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Nini Charles
Starfiper
Howard Purcell
Sharpsburg
Sheppardstown
Anfletom
Ward Boden
Padeley
Martineburg
Igon Roberts
Feazan
Far East
Prances Stipe
Ema Garland Snyder
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Garland Snyder
Clearbrook
Af Sr
Harry Stipe
Fami
Beware Bayer Aspirin for Genuine Relief
Beware. If the Bayer name is not on the package or tablets you are not getting genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for twenty one years and proven safe by millions. Bayer is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture. Small tins of Bayer Tablets of Aspirin cost only a few cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
County Appeals Injury Decision
The Industrial Commission of Virginia awarded Robert F. Himelright a weekly sum for 100 weeks plus hospital and surgical expenses after an eye loss from a premature powder blast while employed by Shenandoah county authorities. Shenandoah supervisors will appeal. case may go to circuit court or Supreme Court of Appeals. Attorneys include J. T. Barton, Fy S. Pavenner, G. B. Pence, and Philip Windliams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Commission of Virginia
Robert F. Himelright
Star Tannery
Shenardonly
Woodstock
Supreme Court of Appeals
J.T. Barton
Winchester
Jidge Fy S. Pavenner
Himdright
Shenandoah County
Commonwealth
G. B. Pence
Philip Windliams
Rickard denies prize bout off in Dempsey Carpentier clash
New York January 19 Associated PressTex Rickard promoter of the heavyweight championship bout between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier denied reports that the fight was called off. He said if the principals posted the required deposit under the contract terms and no violations occurred the contest would proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preys
New York
Tex Rickard
Ofeg
Jack —“Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
France
Timhes
Rickard
Ohio judge sentences man to life for murder by three women
Cleveland Ohio January 19 Common Pleas Judge Florence BE Allen today sentenced Revert Momera to life in prison after a jury of three women found Momera guilty of second degree murder in the slaying of Henry Thompson on Thanksgiving Day. The three women jurors held out for conviction from the start and four ballots were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Commeon Pleas
Florence
BE. Alen
Momera
Vite
Henry Thompson
Fudge Allen
Ohio
Ott FOR A DAY WORKERS STOP TRAINING CUTS
Pittsburgh June 19. Officials threaten a one day stoppage as Pennsylvania rail workers face a 20 percent reduction in force. Train crews say work will double up while official personnel face an 80 percent cut in the system.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Aspironal Elixir Promoted As Fast Cold Remedy
An ad touts Aspironal as a superior two minute relief cold and flu elixir endorsed by surgeons and authorities. It promises immediate relief within two minutes, a delightful taste, and refunds if the cold remains, urging quick purchase at drug stores with two teaspoonfuls in water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anand
Stock Market Strengthened by Pool Operations
In New York the stock market broadened and strengthened during the morning as extensive pool operations took effect. Oils rose 2 to 4 points led by Houston oil. General Electric gained 4 points. Motors added 1 to 2 points. Independent steels, copper, and shippings each rose 1 to 2 points while call money opened at 6 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Houston Oil
General Electric
Favorite Prescription Earns Praise From Ida Young
In Jamestown Louisiana Ida Young testifies she suffered pain in her right side back and head before using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. A friend advised the remedy and she credits it with saving her life after ineffective treatments from several doctors. She reports renewed health and urges others to request a trial package by sending 10 cents to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
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Jamestown
Fire Ravages Worcester Businesses and Tenement Districts
An extensive blaze in Worcester Massachusetts damaged several blocks including the Bancroft and New Park hotels and a wood working plant owned by M K Smith Corporation. Investigators viewed possible arson but had only faint signs. Additional fire equipment from Boston Congee Milleridge and Westboro were summoned.
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Worcester
Maki
Bancroft
New Park
Norther
Union Streets
M. K. Smith Corporation
Boston
Congee Milleridge
Westboro
California Syrup of Figs Ad Featured by Virginia Guests
An advertising line touts California Syrup of Figs as the best laxative for children promising a safe effect and fruity taste. Mrs. Henry Badie of Bluemont Virginia and Misses Maud Eva Mira Lelia Pate and Virginia Carver of Washington visit Mr. and Mrs. George Carver at their Front Royal Road home.
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Henry Badie
Bluemont
Maud
Eva Mira
Lelia Pate
Virginia Carver
Washington
George Carver
Royal Road
Calomel Tablets Marketed As Purified and Safe Remedy
The notice promotes purified calomel tablets described as nausea free and reliable. It emphasizes real, properly packaged products and asserts safety and efficacy for consumers seeking a trustworthy laxative or purgative option.
Norfolk and Western Schedule in Effect October 3 1920
Norfolk and Western announces timetable changes effective October 3 1920 with routes from Bristol through Roanoke Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton to DeHart stations and Shenandoah Junction. Parlor cars and Pullman sleepers operate to Bristol Roanoke Philadelphia New York with connections to Memphis. W C Saunders and W B Revill are listed as passenger officials.
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Berryville
Bristol
Pullman
Broiler
Roanoke
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welch Norton
Dees
Uilman Sleepers
Shenandoah
Hagerstown
Harrisburc
Philadelphia
New York
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Chapel View Farm for Sale in Clarke County Virginia
By order of the Winchester Corporation Court and Hunter H. McGuire as administrator, the 25 acre Chapel View Farm on Sen Seney Road in Chapel District Clarke County Virginia will be sold at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester on Friday Feb 18 1921. The sale is subject to court confirmation with one third cash and two thirds secured by bonds payable in one and two years bearing six percent interest and a mortgage deed of trust plus fire insurance.
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Winches Rolnia
Corporation Court of the
Winchester
Virginia
Dhahecalse
Hanter B. McGuire
C. T
Willie B. ‘Ford
Randolph C. Colston
Als
Mra
Willie B. Ford
R. Gray Williams
Hunter H. McGuire
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court
City of Winchester
Chapel View Farm
Railroads seek authority to cancel excursion fare tariffs
The Baltimore and Ohio and other lines announce they will seek to cancel W. J. Pratt's L Nl. tariffs for excursion fares to conventions and similar events at 10 a.m. February 1 1921 in Richmond Virginia. They propose replacement master tariffs offering one and a half fare round trip and adjust attendee caps to 350. C M Bart agent 143 Liberty Street New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norfolk and Western Railway
Pennsylva Rairoad
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Steamship Company
I, Cumberland Valley and Martinsby Railroad
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad
Tusay
State Corporation Commission
Richmond
W. J. Pratt
1. C
Blacks Increase in Old Dominion
The Census Bureau reports Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia, show rapid growth in the Black population over the past decade. Norfolk’s Black population reached 43,477, up 18,338 (73.2%), while its white population rose 29,890 (70.6%). In Portsmouth, Black residents totaled 28,344, up 11,625, as whites increased 9,544 (44.3%).
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Associated Press
Washington
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Census Bureau
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Colgate’s
SMP
America
Mazola
L. A
Gorn
Refining Company
New York City
Bracetown
Ricarrd
Furopean
Ame Army Sureons
Utery Dragetating
Jownter Lé
Mass
The
California
Adv
Norfolk_& Western
C. M. Bart
Liberty Street
N. Y
Old Dominion
Carver & McVicar
Market St
Fry
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