Trial of Hall Postponed at Manassas Court
Hall, former state prohibition inspector, charged with the murder of Law Hudson and Shackelford on the Valley turnpike, will not be tried at the October 11 Manassas session. Louis Wendenburg, his defense attorney, cites court overload as the reason. The case, tied to the deaths of Hudson and Shackelford after a liquor seizure, hinges on a dying statement by Hudson.
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Richmond
Hall
Prohibition
Law D. Hudson
Shackelford
Valley
Manassas
Louis Wendenburg
Wen
Hudson
Valley Turnpike
Petersburg
Open Door Bible Class Begins Sixth Month Study
The Open Door Bible Class at the Presbyterian Church starts next Sunday at 9 46 and will cover a six month study of the life of Christ. The invitation promises a warm Christian fellowship and aims to help attendees understand Christ word for weary souls.
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Presbyterian Church
Socrates
Bethlehem
Gocrates
Marcus Aurelius
Christ
Christian Fellowship
Picking a Husband Advice From a Four Times Divorced Woman
A traveler recalls meeting a woman on a train who cited high divorce rates and four prior marriages. She advised caution in choosing a life partner and offered advice about patience, learning from mistakes, and seeking a lasting union with the right partner.
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Washington
Right Choice in Matrimony Old Rhyme Advice
A fragment offers comic verse on selecting husbands with humor and caution. It suggests varied spouses and stresses discretion in choosing a partner, warning that wedlock is solemn and the right match may come after multiple attempts. The piece portrays a wry, satirical view of marriage guidance.
Appeals for Small Funds in Virginia Presidential Campaign
Colonel Thomas B McAdams Richmond banker and Virginia finance division treasurer urged citizens to raise for the current presidential campaign a sum at least equal to Virginia's 1916 outlay between 356000 and 40000 dollars. He cited James W Gerard stating national expenses cannot be met with current funds and stressed aid to pivotal states.
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Thomas B. Meft
Mer- Adams
Cants’ National Bank
Richmond
Virginia Finance Division
National Democratic Committee
Virginia
McAdams
James W. Gerard
Germany
Col Fitz Lee Appointed Commandant at Culver Academy
Virginia news reports Col Fitzhugh Lee named commandant at Culver Military Academy Indiana. He will assume duties next week while Mrs Lee remains in Washington for weeks. Lee is son of the late Gen Fitzhugh Lee and great nephew of Gen Robert E. Lee.
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Virginia
Fitzhugh Lee
Culver Military Academy
Indiana
Lee
Washington
Colonel Lee
Robert Lee
Halle Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure for Acute Colds
An old advertisement claims Halle Catarrh Medicine can build up the system cleanse the blood and render less prone to colds. It asserts repeated attacks of acute catarrh may be reduced by taking the medicine which acts on mucous surfaces. J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
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J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Copper-Clad Range Demonstration Invitation
An expert from Copper-Clad Malleable Range Factory will demonstrate asbestos lining and sweating during production. Attendees receive a valuable set of gray aluminum ware for each Copper-Clad range purchased at the J. T. Brown & Son store in Winchester Virginia. Event runs October 4 to 9.
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J. T. Brown & Son
Winchester
Of Interest to Women Lydia E Pinkham’s Medicine Ad
The copy extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female health using roots and herbs. It claims strength and cure without narcotics and offers confidential advice answered by women.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Improve Your Digestion With Simple Daily Rules
If you have weak digestion eat sparingly of meats and wait five hours between meals. Do not eat between meals and drink plenty of water. Take one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper to improve digestion.
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Chamberlain
Got Her Good Hearts or a Bottle
Mrs Edward Ralfsnider of Wabash Indiana credits her recovery from distress after eating and constipation to Chamberlain's Tablets. She says the remedy restored her health and cured her.
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Edward Ralfsnider
Wabash, Ind
Chamberlain
War’s restless chess drives Poles and Russians apart
Poem-like reflection on recurring wars as Poles and Russians chase each other across maps. The speaker laments endless fighting, urges peace, and questions why nations persist in conflict instead of pursuing harmony and shared labor.
Removal Notice Moves Millinery Parlor
Removal notice states millinery parlor moves from 21 East Water to 45 West Water Street over Baker and Shryock's real estate office at corner Braddock and Water Street. Signed by M. Alice Newcome.
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Water St
Baker & Shryock
Braddock and
Alice Newcome
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Hagerstown
D. R. Staley
J. C. Reed
Sec’y
P. C. Neidemeyer & CO
D Water Sts
Holmes & Edwards
M. B. Clowe
Hall JS
Col
Fitz Lee
Culver
Tiaa
Dlmuinoinativum
H. K. Green Brothers
KK Green and Brothers
H. K. Green & Bro
Cable Axminster
Body Brussels
Woolf Crex
Moling & Seali
DEN
North Main ST
OUT OF Ley
Lemits
Calorsee
R. T. McVicar
N. Market St
J. R. Jenkins
N. Kent
Grace Lutheran Church
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