Confederates group buys Stratford Hall birthplace to be shrine
William Alexander Jr Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy with Connecticut members purchased Stratford Hall in Westmoreland County Virginia the Lee family estate birthplace and boyhood home of General Robert E. Lee. The site will be preserved as a national shrine with plans to restore the colonial library establish scholarships and honor the Confederate leader. The purchase includes the mansion outbuildings burial vault mill and several hundred acres along the Potomac with Wakefield nearby, once Washington’s birthplace.
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Stratford Hall
Robert EB. Lee
Westmoreland
County
Virginia
William Alexander, Jr
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Connecticut
Mount Vernon
Monticello
Lee
Old Stratford
Caroline
George 11
Lees
Richard Henry Lee
Francis Lightfoot Lee
Lighthoree
Harry Lee
Henry Lee
Franes Lee
Potomac
Wakefield
George Washington
Stratford
Ripy
Richard Lee
Charles E. Stuart
Daughters of the Confederacy
Mountain Falls Personal News Roundup
Mountain Falls Virginia residents share family happenings with Win chester and surrounding communities. Catherine Richard visits her parents in Winchester while Rex Teets returns to Aurora after a weekend with relatives. Dewey Hulver's daughter born January 15 is noted as a proud moment for Mr and Mrs Hulver.
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Mountain Falls
Catherine Richard
Winchester
J. E. Richard
Rex Teets
Aurora
W. Va
Dewey Hulver
Joe Hershman
Carson Hulver
BE. L. Himelright
Freddie
Wheatfield
E. U. Richard
Stuart Green
Paul Anderson
Jake Lineburg
Lena Hodgson
Kernstown
Clyde Sales
Eugene Hulver
G. W. .Pingley
Eva Moore
Mary Velma Hodson
Dead burglar’s kin refuse to claim his body
The King case ends with the burglar dying during a break in at Haldeman’s Creamery. Kin decline the $100 death benefit, and a large policy may be invalid. Police traced the scene after a window entry toppled a desk and knocked a telephone receiver loose, aiding the fatal capture.
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King
United Commercial Travellers
Haldeman
South Kent Street
Vera Forney McMillin
Central
Police
Hollis
Massie
Prompt for Speedy Relief Product Ad in 19th Century Newspaper
An old ad promotes mous doctor's prescription called xine for sore throat relief with a single swallow. It claims direct action on the internal cause, avoids iron and narcotics, tastes pleasant, is safe for family use, and also eases coughs. Available in 35c 60c and $1.00 at Baker's and drug stores.
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Baker's and Drug Stores
Ady. Ao Agin
Unnamed King Remains Interred Amid Suspicion of Family Involvement
Police reported a pistol fusillade ending in King’s death. His uncle and aunt, listed as beneficiaries in his life policy and thought to be his closest relatives, refused involvement with the body, prompting officials to move quickly to bury the remains in the city.
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King
Local Market Prices Reported for Wholesale and Retail Goods
Market notes show daily quotations for wholesale items including young chickens leghorns turkeys ducks and butter fat creamery butter while retail listings mention barrel flour and Middilings. The text appears corrupted with several garbled entries unlikely to provide clear figures beyond generic product names.
Market report rough feed and dairy price updates
The page lists mixed feed, cracked corn, butter, eggs, and cattle prices with city notes and daily corrections. Prices show rough values including 2.40 for cracked corn and .54 for creamery butter, plus cattle and lamb figures and notes on market corrections at previous day close.
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Baltimore
Hoover Special Trainshed Locked as Hoover Passes Through
The special train bearing President elect Herbert Hoover to Miami passed through Jacksonville early today. Gates at the terminal were locked and entry to the train shed was forbidden except for six year old June Shirley Blake who delivered oranges to be given to Hoover. The scene included greetings from the governor of Florida.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Herbert Hoover
Miami
Terminal Station
June Shirley Blake
Joe. M.blake
Lakeside Park
Secret Service
Hoover greeting marks Florida tour by train
Governor Carlton and Adjutant General Vivian Collins greeted Mr. Hoover as he boarded the Hoover special at St. Augustine. The general was a breakfast guest of the next President in Nis private car. A crowd of several hundred welcomed Hoover at New Smyrna with many more at other points.
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Mr. Hoover
Carlton
Florida
Vivian Collins
St. Augustine
Hoover
Oi Nis
New Smyrna
Differences Buried At Bier Of Lieut Haines
London funeral services for Lieutenant Haines were simple and solemn as reported in the early January dispatches. The article notes the understated ceremony and honors paid, with emphasis on respect for the fallen officer and the modest proceedings.
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Bier
Lieut
Haines
Associated Press
London
Lapton
Death of William Haines Noted During Salvation Army Council
William Haines died suddenly at Sunbury last week as the Salvation Army high council met. Differences over leadership were set aside as tributes were paid to the late comrade. All council members attended except Mrs Bramwell Booth who remained at Southwold. Bramwell Booth issued a tribute from the sick room.
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William Haines
Sunbury
High Council
The
Salvation Army
Bramwell Booth
Depdmng
Southwold
Commissioner Haines
General Foch Rises After Morning Illness
Paris January 22 Marshal Foch's doctors report he is awake for an hour and improving after an illness. The change comes amid wartime strain as medical staff monitor his condition and respond to treatment.
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Associated Press
Paris
Marshal Foch
Hospital Report On Patient’s Improved Condition
The patient shows much better conditions and is able to sit up for a full hour today. A visit by anyone remains absolutely forbidden.
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Letin
Christian Herald Awards Bishop Cannon Holy Land Trip
The Christian Herald selects Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Episcopal Church South for its top honor, a trip to the Holy Land, for the nation's most significant religious contribution. Stanley High notes Cannon's wartime temperance campaign and resilience amid Prohibition controversy.
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Christian Herald
Bishop Cannon
Associated Prove
New York
The
Holy Land
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Amer
Stanley High
Sgurtetian Herald
Col Ohte
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Market Report
Star
General Foch
W. Boscawen St
National Brig Company
Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra
Catherin Moylan
Myrna Darby
Muriel Finley
Murrel Finley
American Tobacco Co
Catherine Moylan
Ima
Prince OF Wales
Cal Coolidge
Lindbergh
AL Smith
Herb Hower
General Pershingsill
Jeri Ve
Foot
Seer
General Pershing
Jeff
Ican
Yhen
Cirmi
Mr. High
Just
Terestry Brussells
Axminster
Moling & Cather
Farquhar
York, PA
Mutt & Jeff
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