Serious condition for one survivor after Powhatan quarry blast
Six men were seriously injured when a dynamite explosion at the Powhatan Lime Company plant in Strasburg Junction last Thursday afternoon killed three men and fatally injured another. Ashley Mitchell remains in serious condition with a fractured skull and back injuries at Winchester Memorial Hospital, with doctors hopeful for recovery. Insurance representatives from Liberty Mutual assist plant officials in tracing the charges as operations resume with a small crew and H. H. Waterman in charge, while the community mourns andRev. Arthur Wake commends the widespread sympathy shown to grieving families.
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Strasburg
Powhatan Lime Company
Strasburg Junction
Ashley Mitchell
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mitchell
Messia
Quittum
Purvis
Cash
Richmond
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Powhatan
H. H. Waterman
Arthur Wake
Yard Party at Carpers Valley Church
Saturday night July 31 a yard party is planned at Carpers Valley Church. The event invites community members to join for informal fellowship and activities.
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Carpers Valley Church
Fine Study of Animal Life With Christy Bros Circus
Zoology note extols animal life and variety then announces Christy Bros big five ring wild animal show arriving Friday July 30 with free specimen display. The piece highlights diverse habitats and the educational value of studying animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy Bros. Circus
Tropics
Christy Bros. Animal Show
Maya's Remedy Advertised For Stomach Ailments
A reader recounts severe illness from intestinal distress and fever, claiming Maya's relief after one dose. The testimonial asserts Maya's clears catarrhal mucus, eases inflammation, and treats stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis, with money back if not convinced. Baker's Drug Store promotes the preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Baker’s Drug Store
Tonall Gave Me A New Lease On Life Says Lefevere
A 1926 testimonial from Jacob Lefevere of Rose Hill Cemetery Hagerstown Maryland credits Tonall with reversing years of rheumatic pain back trouble and fatigue. He claims feeling ten years younger after using Tonall and recommends it especially for the elderly. The testimonial notes Tonall is sold by People's Drug Company Winchester Virginia with a chemist explaining its merits daily.
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Tonall
Jacob Lefevere
Rose Hill Cemetery
Hagerstown
Maryland
People’s Drug Company
Winchester
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Nebraska
Aporeh Bratxe
South 13Th St
South Omaha
H. W. Ebert
Winchester Garage
Braddock ‘and
Amherst Sts
Virginia
Oakland
VA. Motor CO
Loudoun Street
Pontiac
C. B. Organ
Rouss Garage
Braddock ST
Northern Virginia Motor Co., Inc
South Main Street
Nash
Reo
Essex
Hudson
Dodge
Star
Shenandoah Motor CO
Nash Dealers
H. A. Schmidt
C. I. Shutte
Handley School
C. I. Brumback
Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank of Alexandria
Hansbrough & Carter
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