Famous Resort Being Razed at Weverton Maryland
Railroad travelers report the razing of the Traver Hotel at Weverton Maryland once a major liquor hub. After Prohibition and road relocation needs the property sold for little value and torn down for new construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Traver
Weverton
Wraver
Washington County
Marty G. Traver
Williamsport
Sandy Hook
Mecca
West Virginia
Virginia
Winchester
Brunswick
Frederick
Montgomery
Parkersburg
Cumberland
State Road Commission
Mendus Fauble
Bloom News Notes Highlight Local Visits and Repairs
In Bloom, Virginia on June 22 Dr. Eerie Williams of Falling Water West Virginia visited his mother Nite Aae Williams. Rev H E H Sloop and family drove to Winchester. Mrs Mahlon Triplett recovering from illness. G W Hulver in Winchester on business. Albert Snapp visited J T White. Children’s services attended at Williams residence. Milton Williams re roofing A E Cooper property. Mariah Hulver visiting relatives. G W W Hulver and Hugh Teets returned from Hardy County cattle deal. The Bottle Tree describes a cylindrical trunk with branches like a bottle neck.
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Bloom
Eerie Williams
Palling Water
W. Va
Mahlon Triplett
G. W. Hulver
Winchester
Albert Snapp
J. T. White
Bhis Place
Williams
Milton Williams
A. E. Cooper
Mariah Hulver
G. W. W Hulver
Hugh Teets
Hardy County
Known to Earliest History Gold Use and Trade
Gold is traced to earliest historic times with mentions in Genesis and Judges. It was primarily used for ornaments and the gold leafing of idols as seen in the trade of the goldsmith described in Judges.
Dictionary Says English Now Holds 450000 Words
A new dictionary edition announces the English language has reached about 450000 words. The count reflects added terms from science technology and slang as usage expands across regions.
U Boat Sunk After Gun Battle With American Freighter
The freighter reports sinking a German submarine after a three day voyage from Liverpool. The U-one fired a torpedo that missed as the freighter's guns fired ten rounds. A shell hit the periscope and superstructure, forcing the sub to dive. The freighter was damaged and sent to dry dock for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Atlantic
Liverpool
Service Schedule at Ridgeway Church Reading
A church service and activities will be held at Ridgeway Church with gatherings at Ger Hardesty and Arden. The program lists a Sunday service at 3 p m led by Pastor W. South.
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Ger R. Hardesty
Ridgeway
M. South
Arden
Gerardstown
Man seeks match by advising her to marry a good mother
A fragmented line suggests a man proposing marriage strategy, urging selection of a suitable wife through choosing a good mother and her daughter as potential brides, with unclear regional names or context.
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Haprity
Neo
Davis declines pledge on prohibition issue in Virginia governor race
Westmoreland Davis, Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, refuses to pledge support for a constitutional prohibition amendment. He says final stance should come after broad discussion and deliberation. Opponents Pollard and Ellyson have explicit pro prohibition platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmoreland Davis
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Anti-Saloon League of Virginia
Virginia
Avertiees on mS Went Cotnre
Fragmentary notice reads like an old ad or notice about a sale or meeting. Readable items mention a public action and a local official, but details are unclear. The legible words hint at a late notice or advertisement in a historical newspaper page segment.
Mother's Friend Promises Help for Expectant Mothers
An advertisement urges use of Mother's Friend to ease childbirth by softening abdominal tissues and relaxing supporting structures. It claims safe, external oils aid the crisis and advises starting as the abdomen begins to expand. Bradfield Regulator Co offers a free guide book from Atlanta, Georgia.
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Bradfield
Regulator Company
Dept. B
Atlanta
Round Hill Sunday School Plans Children's Service
The Round Hill Methodist Episcopal Sunday school in Chambersville Virginia schedules a children's service for Sunday June 24 starting at 10 30 a m Everyone is invited. The report notes visits and calls among locals including Pauline Tarrick Rock Eien Lillian Cooper Edna Whit rere and Ednamere plus outings by Mr and Mrs Edward Hicks to Capon Bridge and visitors from Martinsburg at John Lege's.
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Chambersville
Round Hill Methodist Episcopal _Sunday school
Lillian Cooper
Edna Whit Rere
FE. W. Brubaker
Ruth
John Gough
H. S. Hawkins
Ednamere
Bertha Keektey
Edward Hicks
Capon Bridge
Jenkins
Marlboro Resident Mr Edwin Brent Taken for Medical Treatment
Mr Edwin S Brent, a well known Marlboro resident, was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital several days ago for medical treatment. He is now at the home of his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Franck Baker on West Piccadilly street.
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Mr. Davis
Joan Garland Pollard
J Taylor Ellyson
Mr. Pollard
Anti-Saloon League
Mr. Ellyson
Boydton
Mecklenburg County
Edwin S. Brent
Marlboro
Winchester Memorial
Rhos-pitel
Mms. Brent
Franck Baker
Pivceadilly Street
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Bell Telephone and Progress
The
Chesapeake and Potomac
Tel
Hannah F. Evans
Hattie E. Bell
William A. Evans
William Ahlways
Tavenner
Corporation Court of
City of
Bloom News Notes
Wire
Ridgeway Services
Davis
CC. D. Quisenberry
Anti-Saloon League of
Orange County
Washington, D.C
Norfolk, Va
Richmond, Wa
Charlotte, N. C
Charleston, W.va
Charleston, S.C
Aank
Pete
Leyvy
Mooothtin
Wilem
Cas
Aeur
Des Fpees
By Ken Kling
Fi Rae
Ryan & Orndoff
Ajax Tires
Chapman’s Auto Supply CO
S. Main St
Bells Phone
United Phone
FRERE
Cal-Sino , Inc
Battimarée
Brill and Ritter
Riddleberger and Pirkey
Strasburg
W. B. Clendening
Bunker Hill
H. B. Nail
Hayfield
Aie Larrick
Larrick
Middletown
Nixon and Henkel
Stephens City
Sam Ensogna
S. Mains St
John A. Spaid
Pauline Tarrick
Viste Elatives
Rock Eien
Wk. Brent
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