George Bromley killed by live electric wire
Rest Virginia September 18 George J Bromley son of Mr and Mrs William Bromley of Ridgeway West Virginia was killed by a live electric wire at Williamsburg Pennsylvania on September 7 while boarding a train His body returned to his parents home and funeral services were held at the Rest Church conducted by Rev W R Hardesty The remains were taken to Winchester for interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery He is survived by a widow two children his parents two brothers Bernie Bromley of Camp Meade Maryland and Oscar Bromley of Staunton Virginia and one sister Margaret Hicks of Harpers Ferry West Virginia He was a nephew of Lewis Bromley of Winchester
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Rest
Ite
George J. Bromley
William A. Bromely
Mer Ridgeway
W. Va
Williamsburg
Rest Church
W. R. Hardesty
Southern Methodist Church
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Bromley
May Bromley
Messrs
Bernie Bromley
Camp Meade
Oscar Bromley
Staunton
Van
Margaret Hicks
Harpers Ferry
Wa. Va
Lewis Bromley
Miss Scrivener Honored At West Water Street Party
Miss Ethel Scrivener celebrated a birthday at her West Water Street apartment on Monday night with music dancing and games. Refreshments were served late. Guests included Mrs. William Whisson and daughter Virginia Misses Lyda Chapman Mary and Laura Fawcett Bertha Ruth Poston Ethel Wisecarver Lola Carpenter and Hilda Haymaker. She received handsome gifts and guests departed after wishes for many returns of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Scrivener
West Water ‘Street
William Whisson
Virginia
Lyda Chapman
Mary
Laura Fawcett
Bertha
Ruth Poston
Ethel Wisecarver
Lola Carper
Hilda. Haymaker
Scrivener
Teats Seek Return of All Prewar Possessions
London dispatches report German vice chancellor Friederich von Payer stated in Stuttgart that Germany is ready to restore all territorial possessions taken during the war except in the east. He asserted restoration of territories held by Germany and its allies in 1914 as a preliminary condition.
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Star
London
Germany
Friederich von Payer
Stuttgart
Freckle and Tan Lotion From Lemon Juice
A cheap beauty tonic claims two lemons squeezed into a bottle with three ounces of orchard white makes a quarter pint of freckle and tan lotion. Advertises daily massage on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes and brighten skin. Describes it as harmless and inexpensive.
Reserve oil stocks deplete at 50,000 barrels daily
Washington reports reserve stocks of crude oil in the United States are dropping at about 50,000 barrels a day. Judge Henry Covington told the Senate finance committee that a material crude oil shortage exists as production fails to keep up with consumption and the vast reserve is rapidly being used up.
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Washington
United States
Henry Covington
The
of Interests
Senate Finance Committee
Pate
Tulsa Promised Land Vision Inspires Confederate Reunion
The 28th annual Confederate Veterans' Association reunion will be held in Tulsa September 24 to 27. A monument at Irving Circle honors Washington Irving's 1832 visit and prophecy of Tulsa as milk and honey land, promoted by W. Tate Brady.
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Tulsa
Irving
Okla
Washington Irving
England
United States
Arkansas
Confederate Veterans’ Association
Sam River
Oklahoma
Irving Circle
Washington
W. Tate Brady
Confederate Reunion Organization
Julia
Great Southwest
Tulsa Girl Maid of Honor to Headqu arters Vets Reunion
Miss Jollette Hunt of Tulsa Oklahoma is honored as Maid of Honor of the Headquarters Department Sons of Confederate Veterans. She will play a prominent role in the annual reunion in Tulsa September 24 to 27 and the group plans a welcoming event for visitors.
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Jollette Hunt
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Bank Ledger Fragments Reflect Mixed Totals and Figures
A garbled financial fragment lists sums like 389,710 and 550,743, with percentages, cash amounts, and various totals. The text mentions Commercial & Savings Bank and scattered numbers including 4,769, 5,439,822, and 160,606, but lacks clear context or dates.
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Huntsberry
Wrigleyen
Ali
United
George Bromley
Miss Scrivener
Wire
War Savings Stampe Save Lives
Frederick
State Corporation Commission
Sero
John J. Stoat
Commercial & Savings Bank
John J. Sloat
A. Haimsten
A. C.slonaker
CR Anderson
Joliffe
Towel M. Bom
State of Virginia
John £. Sloat
Alice Osburn
E&pires
the Peoples’ Bank, Inc
Stephens City
Anno Et al
Corporation Commission
Y Bickel
Total
Ant Sia
Anne Rays
Adane
Oteptae
Liberty Loan
Rusdell A
Shryock
Peoples Bank, Inc
Russell A. Shayock
James L. Gardner
Ke, Cougill
H. A. Dinges
Directora
State of
Russell A. Shryock
George A. Samsell
N. P
Pote
Paneston Miller's Drug Store
of the
Shenandoah Valley
Nat.Bank
U.S
U. S
FES
Cme
U. & Bods
Federal Reserve Bank
King House
Federal Reserve
Pam's
Vankera
Renee
Hagdy
Hardy
John W. Rice
Lédwin F. Cooper
Miller Train Control Corporation
W. H. Wyan
Carlisle
Maria Carter Anderson
Gwynn Page Anderson
Berkeley
Cal
Shirley Carter
West Water Street
Office of
State Highway Commission
Richmond
Boyd’s Run
Frederick County
G. P. Coleman
Smith Premier Typewriter
J W. Rosenberger
Ford Car
Fair Grounds
Evening Star
W. D. Cameron
Stayman
Winesap
Om Turnpike
Valley of Virginia
Clarke County
Bluemon
SCOUT
Boy Scouts
Asaat Be
Ryan & ‘Orndoff
Norfolk & Western
Foti
Pullman
Wilamson
Winston-Salem NC
Roanoke
Roanok
Torpoh
Lweouth
Shenandoah
Imma
New York
Waahlaston
Eis
Philadelphia
Lahore
Southern
Alexandria
Strasburg
Harrisonberg
Wherson
Thada Yen
Venburg
Saturda
Harrisonburg
Tlaesonburg
Tay Marlon Cat
Gor
G. W. Kremer
Appies
Royce Evaporator
Kernstown
Es MeNeer
Middletown
Turner A. Carter
Route 1
Winefaster
Four Young Fresh Co
J. A. Hammock
Porter W People’s Drug Co. Co
G. le Rewa
Theing Star Office
Wm. R
J. de
Eva Wekins
Route 8
City
van Ted
Star Office
Gener
Brook
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