Death and Legacy of Major Holmes Conrad in Winchester
The Evening Star notes the death of Major Holmes Conrad, praising his striking presence and clear voice. It compares his eloquence to classic masters and outlines his strong legal and political capacities, military service, and noble character. The community mourns his loss. Richard Evelyn Byrd signs the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Boothe
Elder Pitt
Edmund Burk
Senate
United States
Roscoe Conkling
Supreme Court of the
Conrad
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Optimists and the lure of fortune in a curious tale
An as yet unclear fragment describes a narrator praising bold schemes and the belief that fortune smiles on risky ventures. The text mentions a mine and the idea that every action yields money, with a narrator’s voice reflecting on why people chase rapid wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dame Fortune
Evdream
Henny
Accident Md Man Praises Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
A resident of Accident Maryland, A J Alexander, share s his experience with Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach disorders. He reports lasting relief, no distress after meals, and recommends the product with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Alexander
Accident
Mayr
Mason verse on charms, curses, and common luck
The excerpt extols nature’s charms and rejects sunlit clichés. A voice, quoting Walt Mason, contrasts universal cheer with skeptical doubt as a working person praises luck and resilience.
Brucetown Brevities Highlights Local Visits and Travel
Brucetown Virginia notes weekend visits from Washington Old Chapel and Winchester guests. Cadet William Best Hesseltine heads to Millersburg Military Institute after Del Ray stay. A horse kick injures young Ward Purcell, narrowly avoided serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Best Hesseltine
Pine
del Ray
R. G. Yates
Millersburg Military Institute
Millersburg
H.E. Jobe
Oakland Mills
Sykesville
Miss Barr
Martinsburg
Howard
Martinsburg Power Firm May See Trolley Lines Shown
Martinsburg residents voice enthusiasm over Hagerstown and Frederick Railway plans to take over the local power company. The project is expected to trigger extensive capital outlays for trolley line construction in Martinsburg and nearby areas, while stockholders move to proceed with steps already begun.
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Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Local Hogue Creek Folks Share Visits and Family News
Residents report visits and gatherings across Hogue Creek Virginia with Luther Larrick returning from Newport News and various family members hosting relatives. The notes record youngsters like Ethel Nail’s mule incident and multiple trips to relatives including Orndoff, Lamp, Cooper, and Larrick households.
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Hogue Creek
Luther Larrick
Harry Larrick
Newport News
Picnic in Morgntown ends with an eye injury
After a pleasant visit in Morgntown West Virginia a Mt Olive picnic left attendees enjoying themselves. Jeff injured his left eye when a chicken pecked it during Saturday activities and suffers significant pain.
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Morgntown
W. Va
Mount Olive
Jeff
Dodson's Liver Tone: Safe Calomel Alternative
Protest against calomel side effects notes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, non purgative liver remedy. Claims a fifty cent bottle cures biliousness and sluggish bowels with a single nightly spoonful. Encourages trying it and promises no salivation or aftereffects.
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Dodson
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsement
Mrs. T See Witherall of Gowanda New York writes she owed the manufacturers a word of gratitude for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She says she was in great pain and very sick from summer complaint but felt relief almost immediately after taking a dose. Obtainable everywhere.
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Witherall
Gowanda
N. Y
Court remarks on business management tone in firm statements
Officials said the firms’ operations should be viewed on a businesslike basis and they did not wish to speak slightingly of companies facing court action. The remarks aimed to balance candor with respect for parties entangled in legal proceedings.
Inspiration From Teachers' Meeting in Virginia
Miss Adele Affleck from Fort Loudoun Seminary attends the Virginia Association of Colleges and Schools for Girls meeting. Educators discuss progress, standards and credits while Mr. Burruss and Miss Elizabeth P. Cleveland host at State Normal School Harrisonburg. Dr. J. P. McConnell of East Radford Normal School elected president for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Affleck
Fort Loudoun
Virginia Association of Colleges and Schools For Girls
Burruss
Elizabeth P. Cleveland
State Normal School
Harrisonburg
J. P. McConnell
East Radford Normal School
Association
Chatham Institute
Foley Kidney Pills Restore Health Says Nebraska User
Rosemont Nebraska resident describes kidney pain and disturbed rest. After doctors suggested Foley Kidney Pills a 60 cent bottle reportedly made them well.
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Rosemont
Neb
Foley
Morgan's Grove Fair and Horse Show Opens at Shepherdstown
The thirty first Morgan's Grove Fair and Horse Show begins today in Shepherdstown and runs four days. Horse show events and harness competitions highlighted by riding and driving contests occur Wednesday and Thursday. Counties from Virginia and Maryland will exhibit, with many farm products and fruit on display amid crowded horse and cattle departments.
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Morgan's Grove
Shepherdstown
Jefferson
Berkeley
Weat
Virginia
Loudoun
Clarke
Washington
Frederick
Maryland
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The
Evening Star
Evening Star Publishing Company
Winchester
Harry Flood Byrd
Bell
Unite
Morning News
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Major Holmes Conrad
Major Holmes
Optimists
Walt Mason
Brucetown
Bairston
Laura
Emma Huyett
Jones
Old Chapel
Samuel Swimley
William Tarquary
W. W
Tanquary
R. D. McIver
Boden
Mary Bradshaw
Summit Point
Frank J
Swimley
Edward Galloway
Wilmington
Daniel Huyett
Daniel Huyett, Jr
Reading
Ww. B. Timberlake
Charles Huyet
Blue Ball Inn
Little Ward Purcell
Torchons
Shadow
Oriental
Eries
George Sonneborn, Jr
Union Bank of Winchester
Dunsmore Business College, Inc
Staunton, VA
J. G. Dunsmore
Grove Bros. Department Store
Corervice
Hogue
Bernice Smithey
Misa Retle Orndoff
William Lamp
Mount Pleasant
Charles White
Arthur Cooper
Kernstown
Robert Cather
Ollie Clowser
J. E. Larrick
Lee Orndoff
Newton Morris
Annie Clowser
Hazel Orndoff
Master Gover Orndoff
Joshua Car
Velma Light
T. Larrick
Clemet Kumpe
Harry White
Hunter Collins
Ridgeway
Teele
Richmond
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore
Advertioen
Siar
R. J. Reynolds
Teco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
Brill & Bitter
Brill & Ritter
Star
Tha Yan
R Sale
Getser
Engin
POE
W. L. Kuhn
Ft Star Office
Peery Conveniences
Herbert S. Larrick
Market St
Roomers
Sg Re
South Market St
Ae Star
Bradrock
Star Office
William C. Hawkins
N. Kent Street
Eecamore A
E. E. Barr
Ket Street
Louis Baker
Mack Noonan
Los
Ladys’ Watch and Chain
Graybear
Ward
Water St
Ea Tuches
North Braddock St
J. M. Hott
Adams Express
Hillyard’s Dam
Valley Pike
Lloyd Carper
West Piccadilly Street
Eldon
S. Main St
Ashby Station
Warren County
Cupidon
Casa Belgian Horse Co
Bayard, Va
C. E. Foley
Berryville, Vaffice
Charles Town
Berryville Turnpike
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