Whitacre Brevities itemized local visits and illnesses
Whitacre notes show Mr. and Mrs. R E Whitacre visiting their daughter Mrs. Plia Haines near Capon Bridge W Va. Luther Johnson family from Highview W Va spent weekend with relatives near Whitacre. Robert Loy visited W C Whitacre. Mrs KE W Knee ill with muscular rheumatism. Students attending Reynolds Store school closing included Deal Ruth Whitacre Clara Dailey Mabel Whitacre Naomi Brannon Lester Dailey Norman Whitacre. Beulah Parish Gore visited Miss Deal Whitacre. Mrs C C Brannon returned to Winchester after a few days with J W Brannon family. Mayme Whitacre visiting Ellis Haines near Capon Bridge and plans to return next Saturday.
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Whitacre
R. BE. le Whitacre
Plia Haines
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Luther Johnson
Highview
KE. W. Knee
Reynolds Store
Misses Deal
Ruth Whitacre
Clara’ Dailey
Ma-bel Whitacre
Naomi Brannon
Messrs
Lester Dailey
Norman
C. C. Brannon
Winchester
J. W. Brannon
Mayme Whitacre
Ellis Haines
Canon Bridge
Railroad Schedules Cumberland Valley May 24 timetable
Trains arrive in Winchester from the listed stations at 9 20 am daily except Sunday 11 51 am and 7 28 pm daily. Ticketing and schedule notes by Ju Tonch superintendent and HA Rrippir general passenger agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
P. A
Martinsburg
Hagerstowe
Greencastle
Chambersburg
Shippensburg
Soo Carlisle
Mechanicsburg
Harrisburg
Ben
Philadelphia
New York
Southern Railway Schedule 1914 Washington to Harrisonburg runs
In effect November 22 1914 Westbound trains from Strasburg to Harrisonburg No 23 daily 730 am local Arrive 930 am No 49 noon local Arrive 230 pm Buffet Parlor Car No 21 759 pm local Arrive 1015 pm Eastbound No 14 825 am limited to Alexandria Washington Arrive 1150 am No 28 510 pm local Arrive 915 pm No 24 local from Harrisonburg to Strasburg Arrive 730 pm Westbury Gen Agent Washington DC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alexandria
Strasburg
Harrisonburg
No. 21
Co. W. Westbury
Gen Agt
Washington, DC
Rail Schedule Fragments for Norfolk & Western Lines
Train notes show 13 9:18 a m departures toward Bristol Roanoke and intermediate stations with Pullman sleepers dining cars and parlor car service. Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton and other stops connect with Memphis special Shenandoah Gary and Wington Salem cafes. Northbound to Washington lists similar sleeper and cafe services with connections at Roanoke.
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Bristol
Pullman
Roanoke
Broiler
Blue
Eld
Pocahontas
Welch
Norton
Gary
Wington-Salem
Shenandoah
Memphis
Aainte Ganth
High License Set At Fredericksburg For Sachola
Fredericksburg Virginia officials moved from a $1,000 tavern license for sachola to a proposed $10,000 prohibitive fee. A dealer has thrived under the old rate while authorities expect no new applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Daniel Shaft Unveiling Set for May 26 in Lynchburg
Governor Stuart confirms date for bronze monument unveiling to Daniel. Randolph Harrison chairs the Daniel Monument Committee. Ceremony includes Governor Stuart and staff with the Third Battalion, First Virginia Regiment. Dr W M Thornton to give the oration. Ezekiel statue cost 10000 dollars, placed on granite pedestal on ground bought by the city. Monument overlooks Lynchburg from its highest hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeel
Lynchburg
Heart Stitch Saves Life In Major Cardiac Repair
Dr Charles Goodman of Beth Israel Hospital sewed three stitches in the lining of a man's heart and one in the heart itself to stop bleeding after a knife injury. Israel Ziff, a peddler, was brought in dying from chest and lung wounds and recovered enough to be discharged home in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Goodman
Beth Israel Hospital
Israel Ziff
Goodman
Ziff
Will Compete With The Pennsylvania Trains
Announcement states after May 23 trains 5 and 8 New York Chicago limiteds will have shorter schedules to rival the Pennsylvania line. Most stops will be eliminated with water stops only at division ends. Rates rise with No 5 adding two dollars and No 8 one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Railroad Adopts 2 Cent Passenger Rate With Rebates
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad begins a 2 cent a mile passenger rate on its West Virginia lines on May 1. Tickets carry rebate coupons if the carrier loses a PSC challenge. The Public Service Commission ordered the rate. Judge L J Williams of the Supreme Court of Appeals issued an alternative writ of mandamus, returnable May 11, to enforce compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia
Public Service Commission
L. J. Williams
Supreme Court of Appeals
Gettysburg Confederate Officer Peyton Seriously Ill
General Charles S. Peyton, 73, the last surviving Confederate field officer of Gettysburg, is gravely ill at his home in Ronceverte, West Virginia after a stroke. Doctors say recovery is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Peyton
Gettysburg
Ronceverte
W. Va
Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy Praised by Helena Resident
F FE Reeder of Helena Maryland reports relief from dizziness of the digestive tract after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He says the first dose convinced him and he will recommend it, claiming permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal ailments and promising money back if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. FE. Reeder
Helena
Mayr
Mr. Reeder
Shortage Found in County Treasurer Accounts in Virginia
Edward F. Lurber, state accountant, audits County Treasurer John Bradley of Washington county Virginia and reports a shortage of 53046.07 dating back to 1889. The County Board of Supervisors orders Commonwealth's Attorney John W. Neal to pursue collection. Mr and Mrs Bradley deed all their property to a trustee for the bonding company to cover the alleged deficit except their Abingdon home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Lurber
Virginia
John Bradley
Washington County
County Board of Supervisors
Commonwealth
John W. Neal
Bradley
Abingdon
Hood's Sarsaparilla Aids Purity Of Blood And Vitality
This old time remedy is promoted as purifying blood and restoring strength. The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla improves appetite, relieves tiredness, pimples, and stomach trouble by building up red blood and overall health. It urges readers to ask a druggist and start taking it today.
Famous Picture Man continues quest in search for living scenes
The article profiles Mr. Nutting, a famed photographer who has traveled across Europe and Asia in pursuit of artistic images. He emphasizes the need for a living figure and historically furnished interiors, often constructing settings from gathered colonial pieces to enhance his portraits.
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Union
Europe
Asia
Nutting
England
Nutting Sells Colonial House Pictures and Keeps Fifth
Mr. Nutting owns five colonial houses with photographs of their interiors. Four houses and contents will be sold when he parts with them. Once a Congregational preacher, he found health through country photography and now pursues improving his popular nature pictures. He is busy, engaging, and skilled at capturing springlike beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nutting
New England
Mr. Nutting
Editor Testimonials Cham berlain's Tablets Cure Ills
H C Bailey editor of the Carolina News Chapin South Carolina reports years of indigestion and liver trouble eased after three Cham berlain's Tablets. He describes a severe attack that left him unable to go to the printing case for two days and says he felt like a new man the next day after taking the tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. C. Bailey
Carolina News
Chapin
S.C
Wardensville Late News Notes
Rain and hail fell Tuesday and Wednesday but caused little damage. Ground dried by high winds, grass and wheat at a standstill. Rev. Peter Miller preached his first supply sermon at the Lutheran Church. This is his fourth posting in the village. he first served in 1858. Rev. H E H Sloop returned from Buffalo after two weeks as a U S Court witness and leaves for Egton Md to take a new field. The Sloop family leave with best wishes for Egton. B B Billmyer settled all personal property on Wednesday. the family moves to Marietta Pa where he bought a jewelry store and repair shop. Ira S McKeever, previously ill with typhoid, shows improvement and outlook for recovery.
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Wardensville
W. Va
Peter Miller
Mr. Miller
H. E. H. Sloop
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Sloop
Egton
B. Billmyer
Marietta
Billmyer
Busi
End Dandruff with a Simple Liquid Remedy
A simple four ounce liquid arvon applied nightly dissolves dandruff completely within a few applications. It soothes itching, leaves hair fluffy and glossy, and prevents further damage by keeping the scalp healthy. Obtain arvon at any drug store as an inexpensive remedy.
Local notes on residents and town events
L Ward Orndorff recovers and returns to work at the store. Arthur B. Davis joins A R Helt vel’s store. Alven Dellinger family buries their only child Tuesday. A mountain fire near town Monday was controlled by forest service responders. Arthur L. Hishman roofs his new home and plans plastering. H Knee decorates Hollis Brill’s hen house. A B McKeever receives another carload of western corn. Farmers report a dry, unsettled spring with some grass shortages and a hopeful outlook.
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Alven Dellinger
United States Forest Service
Arthur L. Hishman
H. C. Knee
Hollis Brill
A. B. McKeever
Secretary Daniels Defends 14 Inch Guns in Navy Debate
Secretary Daniels defends the 14 inch gun as superior in reach accuracy and firepower due to larger number carried on U S ships versus British 15 inch weapons on the Queen Elizabeth. He argues twelve 14 inch guns aboard Pennsylvania could yield seventeen hits for every ten from the British.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Bureau of Ordnance
Pennsylvania
Queen Elizabeth
Jten
Miss Schlack Hosts Fort Londoun Seminary Seniors
Miss Mary Schlack hosted a pleasant event at Rose Hill in Clarke County honoring Fort Londoun Seminary’s senior class. The ladies arrived by automobile and enjoyed refreshments after an enjoyable afternoon.
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Mary Schlack
Rose Hill
Clarke County
Fort Londoun Seminary
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Beulah Parish
Gore
Cumberland Valley
Southern. Railway
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Berryville
Daniel Shaft
Stuart
John W. Daniel
Randolph
Ion. C. S. Peyton
Peyton
Helena, Md
F. E. Reeder
Hood
Famous
Ness
Ira S. McKeever
L. Ward Orndorff
Arthur B. Davis
A. R. Heltvel
Secretary Daniels
Pictorial Review
Trousseau
H. K. Green & Bro
Redfern
Tan
F. F. Dalley Co., Ltd
N. Y. Hamilton
Can
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