Fortune Tied to Dog Portrait Under Scots Galleries Will
A dog portrait called Callum with a dead rat could fund part of a $350,000 estate for the Scottish National Galleries. James Cowan Smith of Bothamsall Hall near Retford left dogs to a servant and an annuity, with a condition that the painting hang in a gallery.
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London
Scottish National Galleries
Callum
James Cowan Smith
Bothamsall Hall
Retford
Smith
Danish Steamship Line To Mexico
Mexican envoy N F Troncoso reports that a syndicate of Danish investors will establish a Denmark to Mexico steamship line. The plan was arranged with Danish capitalists and announced in Mexico City on June 25.
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Danish Steamship Line
Mexico
Associated Press
Mexico City
N. F. Troncoso
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Longevity the Russian War Horse Dies in Tokyo
The famed horse Longevity, presented by General Stoessel to General Nogi after Port Arthur fell in January 1905, has died. Longevity's mane was sent to the Nogi shrine at Momoyama.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Longevity
Stoessel
Nogi
Port Arthur
Momoyama
Prof Cooley Accepts Berryville High School Principalship
Prof D G Cooley, current Strasburg High School principal and first leader of Boyce High, accepts Berryville High School principalship for the term beginning next September. He will relinquish Strasburg post to move to Berryville.
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Cooley
Berryville
D. G. Cooley
Strasburg High School
Boyce High School
Boyce
Strasburg ‘High School
George E Ide Dies in New York at Locust Valley
Telegr am notified Messrs Henry R Bryarly and Brother general agents of Home Life Insurance of New York that George E Ide president of the company died Wednesday night at his Locust Valley summer home Long Island. Death came from long standing complications. Ide belonged to a prominent Brooklyn family and was Yale educated with years of life insurance and banking work. He leaves a family.
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Henry R. Bryarly
Home Life Insurance Company
New York
George E. Ide
Locust Valley
Long Island
Riddelle Sister In Strasboro Reports Slight Improvement
Miss Bessie Riddelle of Strasboro Va was brought to Memorial Hospital early this week in serious condition and underwent an operation. This morning she is reported slightly improved though still in danger. Her sister Miss Mary Riddelle plans to stay by her side.
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Bessie Riddelle
Strasboro
Memorial Hospital
Mary Riddelle
Congress Interest Among Americans Grows
The Washington Sunday Star notes that readers follow congressional progress closely as Americans become more keenly interested in national legislation and its measures.
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Washington Sunday Star
Congress
Not the Only One Proof From Winchester Residents
Winchester resident Chas FE Rainsberger testifies April 19 1915 that Doans Kidney Pills cured his backache and kidney troubles after heavy lifting. He notes another family member had success with Doans and he continues to use them. An update January 6 1919 confirms rare need but retains confidence in Doans Kidney Pills 60c at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Winchester
Chas. FE. Rainsberger
S. Market St
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Announcement of Democratic Primary Candidates for Northern District
A historical notice lists candidates for the Democratic primary for Frederick County Northern District Commissioner of Revenue and related offices. Names include Robert Shade Lee N Whitacre Hugh G DeHaven Marshall Lewis Elon D Shenk William D DeHaven and others with notes on service, injury, and vows to uphold duties. The August 5 1919 date appears for several entries.
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Robert Shade
Doe Brannon
Lee N
Whitacre
H. C. Reynolds
Frederick County
France
Shepherd College
Hugh G. Dehaven
Gainesboro
Marshall Lewis
WM. D. Dehaven
Elon D. Shenk
Re-election Bid for County Clerk in Democratic Primary
Candidate Phil H. Gold seeks re election as County Clerk in the Democratic Primary. He asks supporters to back his candidacy and urges fellow citizens to vote. The message mentions a primary date in August and is endorsed by C. Brannon.
Pierce for House of Delegates Winchester and Frederick Co
Independent candidate H. C. Pierce runs for the Virginia House of Delegates to represent Winchester City and Frederick County subject to voters at the November election.
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Virginia House of Delegates
Winchester
Frederick Co
Order of Reference in Randolph Estate Case
Court orders referral to a Commissioner in Chancery to inventory estate assets and report on executor accounts. A meeting is set for August 11 1919 at 48 Rouss Avenue Winchester VA to execute the order with adjournments if needed.
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Geo. W. Randolph
Corporation Court
Geo. R. Tokes
Commissioner’s Office
Dec’d
Winchester
Rouss Avenue
Public Sale of Desirable Building Lot in Winchester
Special Commissioner M M Lynch offers Lot No 31 in Harris Addition Winchester for public auction at the courthouse steps at 12 o clock. The lot fronts Berryville Turnpike east of the city with access to a 15 foot alley rear and measures 50 by 192 feet. Terms require one third cash day of sale and balance in one and two years with interest secured by deed of trust. June 28 1919.
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Frederick County
M. M. Lynch
Fannie M. Emsciler
Levi Emschler
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
City of Winchester
Berryville Turnpike
Fannie Emschler
F. L. Harris
Harris Addition
Women Deputy Court Clerks Appointed in Clarke Circuit
Eugene Glover of Berryville appoints Miss Lucy A. Allen as deputy clerk of court. Sworn in before Judge Whiting, she has years of clerkship within the office and knows the routine. The Clarke Courier notes she is the third woman deputy in the circuit, with others in Winchester and Frederick county offices.
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Eugene Glover
Berryville
Lucy A. Allen
Miss Allen
Whiting
William Allen
Clarke Courier
Winchester
Frederick County
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Oxford
Shuntsberry
The
Home Insurance Co
America
H.R. Bryarly & Bro. Agents
John W. Rosenberger
Board of Supervisors
WM. E. Smith
Office of Sheriff
A. R. Rinker
Luther Pannett
John M. Massif
Phil H, Gold
August Vu
Cc. C. Brannon
House OF Delegates
H. C. Pierce
Evans Chemical O
Concinmati
Ryan & Orndoff “Style
A. B. Kirschbaum
Order OF
George R. Tokes
J. W. Baker
P. Q
Esther L. Ridgeway
Circuit Court
Virginity
Chautauqua
Mary Lutz Brooks
Brooks Orchestral Club
Scott & Bowne
Scott’s
Eme
the Union Banks of
C. H. Schutte
Mgr. Battery Dept
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