Berryville Personal and Social Brevities
In Berryville Virginia on January 19 Mrs Letitia McDonald Irwin wife of author Wallace Irwin has written a play Lady Alone being produced in New York. Marion Harvar Parker wed John Augustus Embry in Vienna January 17 and will reside at Hotel Imperial after February 1. Embry is a Harvard graduate from Kentucky. Dr and Mrs Cabell Moore Jr host George S West rector of Grace Church visiting Richmond for the bishops crusade opening and will visit his mother in Farmville. Clarke county reports 33 526 T B seals sold through local churches clubs and merchants with Grace Church contributing the largest share. Annie and Elizabeth Moore plan a New York visit for January Friday guests of Mrs Elvira Williams and Miss Katharine McDonald. Dr J B Harris traveled to Charlotte North Carolina for a state hospital convention.
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Berryville
Letitia McDonald Irwin
News
Wallace Irwin
Eedaeton
New York
Mra. II
Donald Donald
Louisville
Angus McDonald
Winchester
Clarke County
Thornton Jenkins Parker
Washis
Marion Harvar Parker
John Augustus Embry
Vienna
Austria
Embry
Hotel Imperial
Harvard
Peete Moore
Washington
Ae Cabell Moore
V. George 8
West
Grace Episcopal Church
Richmond
Watkins
Farmville
William Morgan Smith
Rosemont
Woman's Club
Golden Rule Circle
King’s Daughters
Annie
Elizabeth Moore
Elvira Williams
Katharine McDonald
West Tenth Street
J. B. Harris
Charlotte
N. C
State Hospital
Compensation for Cedar Owners Taken To High Court
In Martinsburg West Virginia January 19 the state Supreme Court of Appeals will decide if cedar tree owners can be compensated for trees cut down to protect apple orchards from disease. I D Van Metre sues W E Rumsey and Berkeley County seeking tree value damages under the cutting act.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Supreme Court of Appeals
I. D. van Metre
Berkeley-Jefferson
W. E. Rumsey
Berkeley County
Maryland Farm Men Ask Boost In Gasoline Tax
Po mona Grange in Frederick county voted to endorse a 2% cent gasoline tax increase for highway improvements and grade crossing elimination at Lewistown meeting with about 150 members. The group urged Annapolis delegates to support a statewide law and notified them of the action. Worthy Master J. Homer Remsberg presided. This is the second agricultural group to back the proposal after the Farm Cooperative Association did so last week.
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Middletown
Farm Cooperative Association
Farm Bureau
Africa's Kharatoum Section Draws A Shoebill Stork
In a quirky note the Africa Kharatoum section mentions a shoebill stork in a playful clash over a misheard term. The piece highlights the humor found in the obvious pun between shoebill and hoe bill.
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Africa
Kharatoum
Apa
B. C. A Versatile Remedy for Colds and Flu
The notice promotes B. C. as an effective treatment for colds and flu, claiming it is one of the finest prescriptions. Readers are urged to try it for relief and are told most stores carry the product.
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RCA
B. C
Notable Growth of J. C Penney Co
The J. C Penney company marks its twenty fifth silver anniversary since opening its first store in 1902. This quarter century has seen 773 department stores nationwide with plans for 28 spring openings and many more in fall. The Golden Rule Stores were acquired, boosting the system and pushing 1926 sales to 115,682,737.86, a gain near 26 million over 1925.
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J. G. Penney Company
Ates Ries
I T
Hood & van Engelen Co
Whitacre Birthday Party Notable Guests in Capon Gap
Whitacre, Va. Jan 19 Mr and Mrs R E L Whitacre and Norwood Braithwaite attended a birthday party for Mr Ellis Haines Saturday night at his Capon Gap home. Kathleen Stotler improves from tonsillitis. The Sargeant child ill with bronchial pneumonia. Various locals visited friends and relatives including Pugh family, Dick family, Brannon returning to Elkins, Kimble visiting MurpHy, and Rev John Banks calling on the Braithwaites.
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Whitacre
R. E. L. Whitacre
Norwood Braithwaite
Ellis Haines
Caponge
Kathleen Stotler
Harry Sargeant
Pugh
Frances Pugh
George Peace
C. W. Dick
Berkeley Springs
Lowell Brannon
Elkins
George Kimble
David Murphy
Angers
George S. Whitacre
Altha
Dorothy Fletcher
Erle Edwards
Lester Dailey
Lee Braithwaite
Evelyn Lovett
Stephens City
John Banks
Hollis Braithwaite
Mentho Sulphur Cream Promises Rapid Eczema Relief
Fiery itchy skin is said to be soothed quickly by Mentho Sulphur, a sulfur cream described as stopping itching within moments and clearing eczema after two or three applications. The ad claims sulfur destroys parasites causing skin issues and says a small jar is available at drug stores.
Mount Williams Notes
Mount Williams Virginia reports social visits and local mishap. Mrs. Katherine Wallace guests with Mrs. W T Williams. Elridge Haines injured unloading a truck and transported to Memorial Hospital for treatment. Arthelia Ashwood visits cousin Meta Boyce near Winchester. Mrs. George Hummer guest of I N Wallace. C W Orndorff from Meadow Mills visits family. S A Bly from Fawecotts Gap visits J H Burkhart. William Brill ill for several days.
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Mount Williams
Katherine Wallace
W. T. Williams
Elridge Haines
H. I. Pifer
Memorial Hospital
Arthelia Ashwood
Meta Boyce
Winchester
George Hummer
I. N. Wallace
C. W. Orndorff
Near Meadow Mills
J. M. Orndorff
8. A. Bly
Fawecotts Gap
J. H. Burkhart
William Brill
Creomulsion Promises Two Fold Cure for Coughs
A vintage advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold medicine that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims relief for persistent coughs bronchial trouble and other colds with guaranteed satisfaction and money back if not relieved.
Social Notes And Local Visits Mentioned At Weekend Gatherings
Mrs I J Wolverton visited sister Mrs J L Wallace last week. Sunday guests at Mr A L Brewer's home included Mr and Mrs R Clowser and children, Mr and Mrs P J Wolverton and son Elwood, and Mr C W Orndorff. Mrs J M Orndorff visits daughter Mrs C J Keckley in Winchester who is ill with flu. The Erie canal, completed October 26 1825, spans 863 miles and fueled national engineering and commerce.
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I. J. Wolverton
JL. N. Wallace
A. L. Brewer
Shows Famous Trains on National and Capitol Limiteds
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad passenger department released a folder highlighting the National Limited service from Washington to St. Louis and the Capitol Limited from Washington to Chicago, detailing equipment and features.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
National
Washington
St. Louis
Capitol Limited
Chicago
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J. C Penney Co
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the American For Co
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