Virginia shown rich in history and scenery by traveler
Rev. Mr. Hooks extols Virginia in a letter to The Star noting its historic treasures, natural beauty, and famous shrines. He cites Virginia landmarks like Natural Bridge, Natural Chimneys, Harpers Ferry, and historic battlefields while contrasting its enduring undeveloped countryside with later travel across the state.
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Virginia
Harpers Ferry
Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Atlantic
Washington
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg trip recalls heroism and heritage
J C Hooks of Winchester Virginia writes of visits to Fredericksburg and Stratford Hall noting battles, monuments, and venerable trees, praising ancestors and civic memory while lamenting neglect of sacred sites. He cites Lee Washington Monroe and Mercer as defining figures and comments on restoration needs.
Monument to America’s first millionaire Bazil Gordon
A monument honors Bazil Gordon of Falmouth Virginia as the first American to own one million dollars. His home and business stand along the old route between Washington and Richmond. He amassed wealth from tobacco sales before and after the War of 1812, and the Fredericksburg cemetery marks his memory.
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America
United States
Bazil Gordon
Falmouth
Washington
Richmond
Gordon
England
Fredericksburg
Bloom News Items from Bloom Virginia Gazette
Local notes report visitors and travels including Rev. Mrs. P. H. Williams and Rev. Mrs. M. L. Fearnow at Summit en route to Bridge Maryland after a month with Mrs. Williams' mother. Families from New York Davis and Winchester appear visiting local residents around St Johns picnic offerings and Sunday communion set for Sept 19.
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M. L. Fearnow
Summit
Point
Lula Cooper
Washington
Thomas
Cooper
Mae Crabill
Winchester
I. Crabill
Bracetown Brevities Highlights Local Happenings
Bracetown Virginia Sept 18 notes Mrs Andy Whitacre and daughter plus Mr and Mrs Robert Smi drove to Hancock Maryland Sunday afternoon. Mrs J D Russell rents a home after tonsil surgery at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs M M Swimley and Mrs F A Cochran visited Mrs Sley in Bracetown. Mr J D Russell Sr spends a week at Rev J D Russell's home. Mr C J Snapp visits his son John Snapp in Hagerstown. Mrs Kate Samuels among those on firsts list
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Andy Whitacre
da _ter
Robert Smi
Hancock
Douglas O’con
Etta O’connell
Woodstock Fair
J. D Russell
J. D. Russell
C.J. Snapp
John Snapp
Hagerstown
Kate Samuels
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