Mosby's Lieutenant Russell Honored for Bravery in Civil War
An article by Henry W. Carpenter recalls Lieut John S Russell of Clarke County and Mosby's Rangers earning high praise for a daring wartime deed. It details his acceptance of danger to save comrades, his capture and exchange, and Sheridan's commendation including the Congressional Medal of Honor and Victoria Cross.
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The
Star
Henry W. Carpenter
United of Marine Corps
John S. Russell
Clarke County
As Mosby
Russell
Mosby
Mars
Nalaen Xaid
Custer
Sheridan
Cus
Winchester
Gen- Grant
Ell
S. Russell
Wenatchee Valley growers report 1921 crop yield per acre
Figures compiled by the Wenatchee Valley Traffic Association show average yields for 1921 in the Wenat district reaching 348 boxes per acre. The data outline regional performance across crops and indicate steady growth in per acre production.
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See Association
Vesey
Washington
Atchee
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
Poet Walt Mason recalls a self made rise from goat herding and snow shoveling to fame and fortune. He notes critics the time and peers who urge him to let others tell their stories, while he champions persistence and merit despite naysayers.
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Richard Roe
First Baptist Church Sunday Services Schedule
The First Baptist Church announces 9:45 a.m. Sunday School with age classes taught by the pastor, 11 a.m. public worship on The Burning Heart, 7 p.m. Young People Union on The Ministry and Our Attitude Toward It, and 8 p.m. Evening praise and The Great Salvation. Pastor Charles Adey invites all to attend.
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First Baptist Church
Young People’s Union
Charles Adey
Rest section notes from Rest Virginia summer visit
Florence Everhart and two children plus Hazel Everhart of Gaithersburg Md visit George and Mrs Clark. Arthur Ridgeway of Oklahoma visits relatives. Mouldin and Mr Sell drive to Hagerstown for business. Sunday school picnic set for July 22 in Cleven ger meadow. Louise Hinton visits Ridgeway home. Rev Wilson and Herbert return from Elkins W Va. Wilson and son and Mouldin later travel to Hagerstown.
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Rest
Florence Everhart
Hazel Everhart
Gaithersburg
George Clark
Arthur Ridgeway
Oklahoma
Virginia
Harry Mouldin
H. B. Sell
Hagerstown
Clevenger’s Meadow
Louise Hinton
C. EB. Ridgeway
Wilson
Herbert
Elkins
W. Va
Hagers+ town
St Pauls Reformed Church Holds Sunday Service
At St Pauls Reformed Church in Stephenson preaching and Holy Communion will be held Sunday at 1 o'clock in the morning. All members are urged to attend and strangers are welcome.
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St. Paul's Reformed Church
Stephenson
Navajo Blanket Bought From Indian in Arizona
A man recalls purchasing a Navajo blanket from an Indian in Arizona while noting it was manufactured in New Jersey. A brief exchange follows about giving credit and heading west.
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Arizona
New Jersey
Bay
Han Agetlereld
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