Unclaimed Letters at Winchester Post Office 1921 List
The Winchester Virginia post office announces unclaimed letters for the week ending pt 24 1921. Recipients must pay one cent for each letter received. Names include Braithwaite B G Cornwell and Family W E Brasley Lester Edwards Johnie Getshall Mrs J Johnson Mrs Kathleen Laye Nick T and B Laundry McPhee Miss F B McLemore Joyce R McLemore Bros. Sam Miss Margie Mallory Mrs J C.
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Winchester Va
Braithwaite
B. G. Cornwell
W. E. ‘Brasley
Lester
Edwards
Johnie
Meimott
AR Rarent Oro Getshall
Johnson
Kerns
Kathleen
Laye
Nick. T
McPhee
F. B. McLemore
Joyce R. McLemore
Bros
Sam
Margie
Mallory
J.C
Local Postmaster Appointment Noted in Classifieds
A fragment lists Miller and Miss W. B. Moris alongside G. W. Mr. White and J. WM in a Liberty era postmaster notice, indicating appointments or references to postal staffing.
Veteran Bean heads to Grand Army of the Republic reunion
Mr. Joseph F. Bean left after noon for Indianapolis to attend the annual Grand Army of the Republic reunion. He is the only Civil War veteran from this city or county at the convention, having served with the Seventh Ohio Infantry and later in the quartermasters department.
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Joseph F. Bean
Indianapolis
Ind
Grand Army of the Republic
Bean
Highty-seventh Ohio Infantry
Local social roundups from Opequon Virginia
Opequon residents host and visit kin and friends across nearby Kernstown Williams Winchester Star Tanney Star Tannery area. Notable names include Mr J C Burkhart Mrs N B Burkhart Lester Katie Burkhart Grace Miller and Willie Hentzel with multiple visits and trips described.
Local Visitors Reported in Mount Williams Area
Mr. Jacob H. Burkhart of Mount Williams called on Mr. John Cochran recently. Mr. Bartley Linepurg was a recent visitor to Messrs. Luther and Walter Miller's residence.
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Jacob H. Burkhart
Mount Williams
John Cochran
Bartley Linepurg
Luther and
Walter Miller
Modern girls praised over prehistoric "hip" comparison
In a folky dialogue Mr. Davis muses on modern beauty improving upon prehistoric statuettes in the British Museum. He contrasts physiques, laments neglect of mind, and recalls a tea at Rittenhouse Square where a conversation about Arthurian poetry shifts to questions about the woman’s origin and alma mater.
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Deeont Ieidira
Mr. Davis
British Museum
Rittenhouse Square
Tennyson
Arthur
Pennsylvania
Yale
Harvard
Lobster family insult sparks direct retort at club
The speaker denies backbiting and says if he wished to throw seven aspersions he would go to a fish market and say them directly to the lobster family, stressing a blunt direct style.
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Mr. Rathbo
Suh
Badly Fooled and Deluded Wight in Society Snippets
A disjointed collage of quotes and banter on makeup social standings and encounters. A pretentious tone contrasts with candid street observations about appearances, generosity, and public behavior.
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Chee Rae
Incredibly Faulty Invention Idea On Train
Slathers asks if anyone has invented a consumer device that will work as the train passes Pittsburg. Bilkins replies no and mentions a misbehaving boy who eats cigarettes, noting he hasn’t made him work yet.
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Slathers
Pittsburg
Bilkins
Muffled Knocks and Humorous Exchanges in Dialect Sketch
Dialogue fragments reveal a humorous scene with Uncle Cyrus coffee saucer talk and a playful exchange about cigars and changing dress fabrics. Characters include Mrs. Knott Meek and Henry, with casual banter about style and playful mischief.
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Mrs. Knott Meek
Henry
Knott Meek
Local Buyer Offers Half Price on Neighbor’s Tractor
A speaker explains offering half the value of a neighbor’s piece of equipment after two months in use. The terse note suggests a practical real estate or swap scenario between nearby residents.
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Riggs
A Common Type Describes the Shiftless Man
A satirical portrait decries a lazy man who makes no effort to improve and yet laments his lack of opportunity, railing against fate while avoiding responsibility. The speaker criticizes his eternal excuse and calls for accountability.
Controversy Brings Spotlight on Noted Politician
A politician laments excessive publicity from the latest controversy and muses that social prominence and a forthcoming wedding will divert attention, hoping the issue will fade as people move on.
Gown Conversation Sparks Theater Crowd Comment
Mrs Stiles asks about a new gown. Mr Stilée notes it recalls a crowded theater. Mrs Stilee repeats crowded theater and jokes there is standing room only as the judge remarks.
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Mrs. Stiles
Father Son Confession Over Athletics and Mocking
In a brief exchange Mr Ohlsport frets his son may sense his duplicity and the rise of pride in Freddie's football talent. Mother Freddies cautions against mocking others as a path to imitation. Freddie asks if mocking the elephant could help him pick apples over the fence with his nose.
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Mr. Ohlsport
Freddie
The Boy Pianist Impresses at Musicale
A nineteen year old pianist earns praise at the musicale, displaying remarkable technique and maturity beyond his years. The performer, introduced as He, captivates the audience with a poised recital and confident interpretation.
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the Musicale
Odd Restaurant Banter On Time and Romance
A humorous exchange unfolds in a diner as a waiter confirms fresh laid eggs on toast while a man questions success with women. The dialogue features Perry and Gillet discussing methods to attract ladies, highlighting encouragement as the key.
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Gillet
Perry
Man
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Dance Brothers
J. Howard Cather
Market St
Winchester
Kernstown, Va
FORD
Willard
Cor
Braddock and Water
Sta
H. R. Willis
Fordson
A. R. Meeting
Opequon
J. C. Burkhart
Kernstown
Jacob Burkhart
Katie
Williams
Lenion, Snapp
N. B. Burkhart
Willie Hentzel
Wilmer Burkhart
Katie Burkhart
Grace Millers
Robert Garrett
Seymour Smith
James Smith
Star Tannery
John
Alice
Viola Miller
H. D. Pierce
William Morley
Anna Carpenter
J.B. Singhass
Tsait
Marjorie Mincer
Theoubrass
Gregory
Cyrus
Chapman's
Postoffice
Braddock Street
H. K. Green and Brother
Ora
N.ghoule
South Braddock St. Bell
A. M. Brumback
Harrisonburg
Studebaker
South Bend
Winchester Auto Sales
Maxwell Chalmers
Shade Motor CO
North Main Street
Lexington
Pike’s Peak
F. M. Reynolds & CO
N. Braddock St
Hamburger’s
N. Main St
Manufacturer’s Outlet Store
Moresco
Nessie Hillyard
East Water Street
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