Local residents depart and visit across towns
Hamilton Faulkner Jr leaves Winchester for Indianapolis then Louisville then returns to Winchester in winter. Mr and Mrs C E Dunn of Inwood shop in town. Mrs Powell Mauntleroy leaves for New York for a week. Mr and Mrs Charles Stahlsnecker and daughter Mildren Weten necker visit. Rev G B Stansbury returns home to Martinsburg after services. Mrs W B Cornwell moves from Cumberland to South Washington street. Mrs Mary Nick Warner returns to Martinsburg after visiting. Fred Statler of Webster New York visits family in Winchester before Martinsburg trip. Carl Wreere returns to Martinsburg from visit with Whitlocks. A L Whitacre returns to Capon Bridge from Martinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Overarg
Hagerstown
G. B. Stansbury
First Baptist Church
Martinsburg
W. B. Cornwell
Mary Nick Warner
David Newcome
Fred Statler
Winchester
Webster
N.Y
Mire
H.L. Stotler
Carl Wreere
E. W. Whitlock
Norfolk and Western Schedule 1923 Berryville Listings
Train times listed for Berryville area including No 13 9 20 am to Roanoke Bristol intermediate stops with Pullman parlor car No 9 12 26 pm local to Roanoke No 1 K 245 am to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welsh Nerton with Sleeper to Williamson and Roanoke Shenandoah Dining Car connects at Roanoke with Memphis special to South No 28 839 am to Hagerstown Harrisburg Jct with Pullman sleeper to Philadelphia and New York Shenandoah Junction for Washington No 10 159 pm to Hagerstown Washington Baltimore Philadelphia No 14 729 pm Parlor Car to Hagerstown Pullman sleeper to Hagerstown for spin Fare info and reservations through agents Burks Berryville or Saunders Roanoke.
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Roanoke
Bristol
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welsh
Nerton
Pullman‘ Sleeper
Williamson
Shenandoah
Memphis
Pullman
Phiadelphia
New York
Washington
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Philadelphia
H. H. Burks
Berryville
W. C. Saunders
Ger Pass
How Lent Was Named
The term Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon lengthen meaning to grow longer in the early spring. The period of penitence falls as days lengthen, marking a season of reflection and fasting.
Falstaff Origins Linked to 15th Century Soldier Sir John Fastaff
The English commander Sir John Fastaff, who died in 1459, is noted as the probable real model for Shakespeare's Sir John Falstaff and is remembered for leading English forces in the 1429 Battle of the Herrings.
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John Fastaff
Sir John Falstaff
Craysen's Snill Job and Friendly Trees Plan
A fragmented note from David Craysen mentions a simple task to plant trees and to be friendly. The text lacks clear context or events but expresses a calm, cooperative aim in a casual tone.
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David Craysen
Madeira Discoverer Robert Afnehin and island origins
Fragmentary notes describe Robert Afnehin as the discoverer of Madeira and reference a historic claim involving an English red frog and a king in 1884. The text is unclear and contains garbled phrases about Madeira’s discovery and dates.
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Madeira
Robert Afnehin
England
Masdeira
Unclear fragmentary historical note on Native use of plant crafts
Fragmentary OCR text mentions natives and timekeepers using roasted or heated items to produce a disused artifact called sotol. The unreadable context limits precise identification of people, places, or events.
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To . S
Ammonia Uses Mentioned for Cleaning and Pests
Mentions using ammonia for cleaning a gun and pest control in the home. Notes ammonia does not require soap and is presented as economical for household tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athmetia
Fragmented Note on Conflict and Choice
A jagged text fragment discusses fighting or perishing and urges action now. It mentions weakness and a struggle, with unclear references to timing and intent. The source is garbled but centers on decisive combat or survival.
Shark as Food Across Java and Chinese Delicacy
Natives of Java regard shark as an important food. The dried and smoked flesh is eaten by the Chinese. The white shark flesh, dried in the sun, is considered a delicacy with a gelatin rich fin.
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Java
First Immigration Law of 1875 Prohibits Criminals From Entry
The first United States immigration law, enacted March 3, 1875, barred aliens who had been convicted of crimes from entering the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Good Definition by Emerson on Friendship
A brief reflection on friendship quoting Emerson's phrase a friend as a person before whom one may be sincere and think clearly. highlights trust and honesty in intimate moral bonds.
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Sted
Emerson
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Fisher
Mutt and
Jeff
Landis
WAAS
Gerta Worke
Legte
Sapsar
Evs
Hamilton Faulkner, Jr
Virginia
Indianapolis
Louis Ky
Mrs. C. Be, Dunn
Inwood
Powell Mauntleroy
Charles Stahlsnecker
Mildren Wetennecker
A. L. Whitacre
Capon Bridge
Macmillan
B. MacMilLan
Biwihitch
Wisf Me
Arctis Ie
Greeland
Bowdoin College
Wiscasset
Plorers
MacMilny
Enyait Jaynes
McCo
Mix
Orator Robinson
Lewis
Godderd
Sunbeam
Mille & Anderson - En
Water Street
Norfolk & Western
Pulman
Broiler
Sais
Ron Stint Hson
Harvard
Robinson,ice & Cold Storage Corp
Care Star
Apply
Care
Amherst, St
Pike
Do “K” Star
Amherst St
Roomer and Boarder
S.“Braddock Street
Lennox Oil & Paint Company
Cleveland
Ohio
W. I. Harbaugh
Stephenson, Va
Laura’ Hood
Strasburg Junction
Adv
Chamber of Commerce
City Hotel
Handlem
Ae Emre Etec Gnis
Garber Mfg
Cecil St
Keiffer Pears
Stephens City
F. A. Strother
Bony” Stintre
Stine
Sheatersiteved
N. Braddock
Morgan Anderson
S- Main St
W. A
Star Office
State Oflcs
Eh Alt
Milton’ Gordon
Cincinnati
W. Va
Trone
Deering
McCormick
McCormick É
Idea
Mountain View Telephone.Co
Fletcher
Druwiback
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