The Old Justices Court of Frederick County Virginia
A historic sketch of Frederick County Virginia’s old justices court from 1743 to 1747. It describes the court’s origins at Glenburnie near Winchester, its self perpetuating bench, varied duties from taxation to road building, and early cases including arrests for riot, Sabbath violations, and licencing.
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David Vallace
James Wood
Thomas Rutherford
George Hoge
James Porteous
John Steerman
George Johnson
John Newport
Glenburnie
Wood
Winchester
Colonel Wood
Old County Court
People’s Court
County Board of Supervisors
Burks Hosts Bridge Party In Berryville Note
Berryville October notes record Mrs H H Burks hosting a bridge party on Saturday evening. Visitors include Mrs Spencer of Farmville and Miss Edith Samuels of Front Royal. Richard Smith Jr. attended the Virginia V P I football game in Charlottesville. Mrs John B Neill and Mrs Busta Phieve spent the weekend at Quantico with Capt John Baldwin Neill and family.
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Berryville
Vad
H. H. Burks
Spencer
Farmville
Edith Samuels
Front Royal
George W. Atkinson
Richard Smith, Jr
Virginia V. P. I
Charlottesville
John B. Neill
Bustaphieve
Quantico
John’ Baldwin Neill
Local Notices and Visits From Virginia to Maryland
Mrs Caspar and Mrs Ed Ogden return to Baltimore. Several visitors attend the King's Daughters convention. Mrs Franks of Canada visits Rev Vincent Franks at the rectory. Miss Childs of Winchester spends the week with Miss Pierce. Wannie Atkinson visits friends in Charles Town. Auburn home at Wickliffe closes for wine burst. Prof and Mrs Cooley host Gladatone Cooley of New York. Mrs BJ Smith visits daughter Mrs John R Castleman in Blacksburg. Randolph Jones and Attleson return from Texas. Agnes McKilnaney of Charlottesville visits Mrs Bert Smith. Rev A W Clarke to conduct services October 30. Boyce Berryville basketball scores recorded. Mrs Howell Young guest of Mrs Coiner. Virginia Independent Order of Men Associations meeting in Norfolk names J O Kroue to discuss gasoline price with Governor Byrd. E H Annum of St Louis visits town. Mrs George Atkinson and Mr Harry Warden attend funeral in Wardensville. Rev and Mrs J F Coleman return to Pulaski after visit. Mrs B D Chambers guests of relatives in New York.
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Caspar
Ed. Ogden
Baltimore
Leslie Russell
George Levi
Elsie Cadwallader
Franks
Canada
Vincent Franks
Misa Childs
Winchester
Spenig
Genevieve
Pierce
Wannie Atkinson
Charles Town
W. Va
Mackey
Kate Powers
Auburn
Wickliffe
Bret
D. G. Cooley
Gladatone Cooley
New York
BJ. Smith
John R. Castle
Norfolk
Kroue
Ate *Bhénandoah Valley’ Oil Cororation
Berryville
Byrd
Virginia
E. H. Annum
St. Louis
Dust and Salt Poisoning Survey Reveals Waste Potash Reclaim
A historical notice notes that salt is used in China as a death method by self harm and that irritant poison may occur in excess. It mentions a survey indicating thousands of tons of potash content could be reclaimed from cement mill dust and industrial by products.
All Legion Posts Of State Asked To Keep Armistice Day
Virginia legion headquarters requests Armistice Day events statewide on November 11 to honor World War I dead. A program includes school singing, roll call of local war dead, a 30 second moment of silence at 11, and may conclude with a banquet or dance led by post commanders.
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Legion
Richmond
The
American
Virginia
America
J. A. Nicholas, Jr
Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Constipation Relief
An advertisement extols Kellogg's All Bran as a guaranteed remedy for constipation. It urges daily intake of two tablespoonfuls, with meals, and suggests serving with milk or cream, fruits, or honey, noting it is bran and produced in Battle Creek.
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Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Erved
Pullman Fare Schedule Notice for Berryville VA
Transportation notice lists H H Burks as agent in Berryville Virginia for Pullman reservations and schedule inquiries. Contains contact details for obtaining fares and additional information.
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Prince Fales
Colony of
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Prederick
William Gooch
Morgan
Benjamin Borden
Thomas Tr
Andrew Campell
Marquis Calmes
John White
Thomas Little
Morgan Morgan
Marquis Caimes
William McMahon
Meredith Helms
Yhe County Court
Meredith Helmes
Dedimus
Fredericksburg
Patrick Ryley
William J
Gabriel Jones
William Jolliffe
Michael Ryan
Jonathan Curtis
Andrew Campbell
Curtis
Grand Jury
Church of
Engand
William ‘ Williams
Entleman Arbeenty
Natore
John Quip
Jacob Christman
Yost’ Hite
Tippling House
Sarah Medcalf
Martha Grayham
Martha
Andrew Vance
Duncan Ogullion
Neill Ogullion
Samuel Merryfield
Edward Nowland
Frederick Town
Richard Ellwood
Scott
Consumers Utilities Co
Mutt
Jeff
Bad Fisher
Geevenm
Huh
Mike
Geevem
Jefe
Anne
Ir-Hature
Kellogg’s Allbran
All-Bran
J. Howard Cather & Company
Gus Geevem
Norfolk & Western
Roanoke
Bristol
Bluefield
Williamson
Norton
Waynesboro
Pullman
Shenandoah
Hagerstown
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
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