Local Notes From Mount Williams Area
Mount Williams Virginia residents report William Clowser visiting his ill son Henry in a Catawba sanatorium and returning. Ada Williams from Winchester visits relatives. Mrs Hurl Himelright stays with Williams family. Florence and Delila Sager visit Miss Marie Orndorff who has a sore eye. Edgewood Camp praised for aiding members in need.
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William Clowser
Catawba
Henry Clowser
Clowser
Ada Williams
Winchester
Arthur Brewer
Hurl Himelright
William Williams
Florence
Delila Sager
Fortis Brewer
Marie Orndorff
Ae Densi ‘Orndorff
Dellinger Returns From Woodstock Veteran of Civil War
G W Dellinger 78 returns from Woodstock after a few days visits and rides a horse home to White Post. Miss Russell Berryville school supervisor visited local white and colored schools. Emmett Stuart moves his family to Washington for the winter. T D Miller near Ninevalet visits villagers. G C Meade attends Berryville business. Woman's Auxiliary met at Mrs J F Sowers. Visitors to Mrs C W Fritts home include Harry Wisman family and others from Edinburg Woodstock and Toms Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Dellinger
C. W. Fritts
Woodstock
White Post
Miss Russell
Berryville
Emmett Stuart
Washington
T. D. Miller
Ninevelt
G. C. Meade
Woman's Auxiliary
J. F. Sowers
Harry Wisman
Louise
Iva May
Edinburg
Emma Neet
Newton Borden Orgies
H. H. Wisman
Toms Brook
Stnday
Revival meeting closes at Paxton Chapel
The Rev. Mr. Hook concluded his revival at Paxton Chapel last Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. G. Cne Peacemaker and Mr. and Mrs. BE Clark of there visited Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Dunn on Sunday. Mrs. Martin Wisecarver visited friends here last Sunday evening. J. W. Cornwell and W. J. Cornwell at Relief were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cornwell. Virginia and Maude Bywaters spent the weekend at home. The Hooks, visiting friends in the area last week, and J. B. Bywaters visiting Mr. Dunn Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook
Paxton Chapel
G. Cne Peacemaker
BE. Clark
M. T. Dutin
Martin Wisecarver
J. W. Cornwell
Virginia
Maude Byaters
Mrs. Hooks
J. B. Bywaters
Community guests attend dinner at Burnt Factory VA
The record notes guests at the home of Mr and Mrs SS G Newcome include Esten Carper and son Walter from Carpers Valley P E Williams and sister Cora Williams, William Carlyle from Greenwood Guy McDonald and sister Tsabetle McDonald visiting Asbury Eshelman family Warmers report fair progress with fair work and apple picking. William Meboy thanks friends Edgewood Camp and Modern Woodmen for aid during illness.
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Esten
Carper
Little
Walter
Carpers Valley
P. E.williams
Cora. Williams
William Carlyle
Greenwood
Guy McDonald
Tsabetle McDonald
Asbury ‘Eshelman
William Meboy
Edgewood Camp
Modern Woodmen of
America
American League Establishes $50,000 Relief Fund
The American League announced a $50,000 relief fund for veteran players in need. President J Johnson said the fund helps players with broken health and hardships. Lou Criger, a former star catcher, is being aided from this fund while recovering from tuberculosis.
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Chicago
J. Johnson
Lou Criger
Local residents spend Sunday visiting Winchester friends
Mr and Mrs Charles Harper of Winchester visited J F Smith on Sunday. Roy Bean and child returned to Akron Ohio after visiting Mrs Beans parents C J Jacobs. George Lind visited his brother G F Lind. George Womeldorph of Winchester spent Sunday with G W Armel. Harvey Shiley of Warchester spent Sunday at J F Johns. Lee Brown and daughter Jessie Funk hosted relatives. Christina Dick returned to Winchester after visiting sister Rachel Funk. Beaty visited C J Jacobs.
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Ésne
Charles Harper
Winchester
J. F. Smith
Roy Bean
Akron
G. W. Armel
Harvey’ Shiley
Wirehester
Charles. Beaty
C. J. Jacobs
Birthday Party Honoring Amos McCarty 21st
A birthday gathering was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shirley in Greenspring to honor Amos McCarty of Winchester upon his 21st birthday. Attendees included multiple Braithwaite and Shirley family members from Gerrardstown and Winchester, plus friends and neighbors.
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Howard Shirley
Greenspring
Teachers reassigned to several local schools October list
The October list shows Miss Lorena Steele assigned to one school and Miss Virginia Shrysek to White Halls, with Nellie Williams to Bruce Town, Hisie Wingert to Mt Williams, Nellie Argenbright to Kernstown, Madaline Roland to Painter Hill, and Mildren Roland to White Oak. Additional notes mention Miss Clementine of Moorefield W. Va visiting, plus local social visits and hospital news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorena Steele
Virginia Shrysek
White Halls
Nellie Williams
Brucetown
Hisie Wingert
Olga Mills
Moorefield
Billie Bucher
Harrisonburg
E. L. Lemley
Helen Dean
Washington
E. M. Steele
Charlottesville
Hugh Funkhouser
Hugo Stinnes Jr on American Tour Arrives in New York
The Associated press reports Hugo Stinnes Jr and his wife arrived in New York aboard the Resolute fort tour of the United States. He plans to visit parts of the country from New York to the Pacific coast to renew business ties and gather personal impressions during his American visit.
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Associated “Prassy
York
Hugo Stin
United States
Pacific Coast
New Lamp Burns 94 Percent Air Bright White Light
An improved lamp allegedly uses 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene for bright, odorless light. Government and 35 universities tested it as superior to 10 ordinary oil lamps. Free 10 day trial and agency offer for $250 to $500 monthly potential.
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U. S
S. Johnson
Bemis and Miller Suspected in Theft Near Milfoy Fort
A warrant was issued for Alvin Bemis aged about 24 in connection with a money theft from Tim. Miller accuses Bemis of knowing the location of the money in a suitcase. Both men from Woodstock Virginia worked at a local vinegar plant and were last seen with Bemis leaving the boarding house.
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Alvin Mis
Miller
M. Poole
Fred Strother
Milfoy’s Fort
Woodstock
Bemis
Martinsburg
Detroit
Nuns Save 700 Girls Fire Sweeps Mercy Academy
In Pittsburgh 700 girls aged 8 to 17 were rescued from a blazing Mercy Academy as 15 nuns conducted orderly exits. David Lloyd George spoke nearby. two children were later reported missing. Damage to the building and furnishings topped half a million dollars.
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Pittsburgh
Academy of Our Lady of Mercy
David Lloyd George
Guuer
Academy
Fishburne Seeks Victory Over Shenandoah Valley Academy
Fishburne Military School of Waynesboro Va faces Shenandoah Valley Academy in Winchester Saturday. The Staunton Leader reports improved practice, returning stars Boyle and Taylor at halfback, fullback Pads ready, Mann back at center, and Woodward out for the season with a fractured collar bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishburne Military School
Waynesboro
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester
Staunton Ws
Fishburne
S. V
Fishburte Anes
Mann
Woodward
Wate Bey
Help for Farmers Urges Slowing Public Construction
A Rural New Yorker advertisement argues that widespread public construction strains farm credit. It cites bonds, high wages, and labor competition pulling workers from farms. The piece urges pushing town projects only when idle men are available, not while farmers struggle to hire help.
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New, Yorker
Reward Offered for Cline Murderers in Hagerstown
A $1,000 reward is offered by county authorities for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killers of Mr. and Mrs. John Cline. The elderly couple were found beaten to death at their farmhouse home. detectives have detained several suspects who were later released due to lack of evidence.
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Hagerstown
Board of County Vneers
John Cline
The Life of a Home Health Ad Claims Pinkham’s Remedy
An old advertisement extols life at home as blessed and cites women’s health complaints. It promotes E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for backaches headaches and irritability asserting it benefits 98 of 100 women who try it.
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E. Pinkham
Italian Visit Brings Young Relative Home
Italian visitors recount a journey of Dante Guillani, son of Mr and Mrs Guiliani of Thaly, returning to his birthplace to visit uncle F Ra on North Main Street. The tale notes his early life in Italy, his family history, and a first homecoming after many years abroad.
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Dante Guillani
Guiseppe Guiliani
Thaly
F. Ra
North Main Street
Ind
Italy
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