Betty Pembroke praised as vivid Virginia tale by local author
The Times-Dispatch literary editor lauds Miss Elizabeth Hancock Hianedck for Betty Pembroke a novel of Virginia people and local color. The heroine is Albemarle born near Charlottesville and shown as independent sweet natured and womanly resisting wealth for love.
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Betty Pembroke
Times-Dispatch
Elizabeth Hazelwood ‘Hianedck
Winchester
Virginia
Hancock
Albemarle County
Charlottesville Va
Origin of April Fools Day Traced to Noah Ark Tale
Fragment describes a 18th century suggestion that April Fools originated from Noah sending the dove from the Ark before the waters receded. The London Public Advertiser cites this connection as a humorous explanation to punish those who forget the deliverance, on the first day of the Hebrew month.
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London
Grove Bros. Milliners Opening Promises Spring Goods
Grove Bros. invites the public to attend the Milliners opening and browse the full line of Spring Goods. The notice extends a cordial welcome to shoppers and highlights a complete assortment for the season.
Weather and Rental Notice for Virginia
Fair tonight with probable heavy frost. Saturday fair and warmer. For rent storeroom at end of building apply to H. Ha.
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Virginia
Early fruits escape damage from cold snap
The Stars reports peaches and pears remain uninjured despite yesterday's cold as a dry breeze and high wind kept frost at bay. A fruit grower notes apples are safe for now, but warns a frost tonight could severely injure crops. Government forecasters predict a heavy frost tonight and warmer weather tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
United States
Harrisonburg Elks Plan Big Fourth Celebration
Harrisonburg Elks Lodge No. 450 announces its July 4th celebration to be held at Fishers Hill Virginia with athletic events side shows a balloon ascent moving pictures and a barbecue. Proceeds aim to pay off the Elks home and clubhouse debt as crowds from the Eastern states are expected.
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J. QO
Sullivan
J. QO. Sullivan
Harrisonburg Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
Harrisonburg Council
Fishers Hill
Mrs Curtis Acknowledged in Charlottesville History Notes
Local column praises Mrs Curtis for notable help with Charlottesville history efforts. Readers recall her role in documenting neighborhood events and assisting archival projects within the community.
Motor car arrives as Cumberland Valley tests electric railway
A 66 foot all steel electric motor car built by Brill Company arrives in town for tests with Cumberland Valley officials and notable guests. The car, powered by a 150 hp Strang engine and 55 kW generator, runs on a storage battery system and is designed for efficient operation on both main and branch lines.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad
Altoona
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Co. V
Tare
J. K. Duffy
Strang Company
L. G. Nilson
J. M. Eskholme
F. 5S. Loomis
A. N Hargrove
Brill Company
Cumberland Valley
M. C.kennedy
J. H. Tonge
H. A.riddle
W. L. Ritchey
H. A. Logue
T B. Kennedy
George C. Cooke
R. H. Norwig
C._ Osler
W.W. Stewart
T. J. Brereton
J. B. Hoyer
H. W. Hawkins
W. G. Davison
Strang
Westinghouse
Senator Martin Opposed To Foxer Racing Law
Senator Martin of Virginia said newspapers in Washington overreact to the Bennings racing season and he will not rush to support a law until he investigates. He opposes gambling in all forms and believes bridge whist and poker in Washington parlors cause more social harm than Bennings meetings.
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Senator Martin
Virginia
Washington
Bennings
Man Who Shot Mother Is Dead
Wilmer Stroop about 20 years old who two years ago accidently shot and killed his mother Mrs Charles Stroop in Page county died of pneumonia yesterday. He was brother of Miss Fannie Stroop who was shot and killed by Peter Good in that county, for which Good was hanged one year ago.
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Wilmer Stroop
Charles Stroop
Page County
Fannie Stroop
Peter Good
Good
Mr and Mrs Frederick L Glaize Return From Honeymoon
Mrs Katharine C Boyd becomes Mrs Frederick L Glaize after marriage. The couple arrived home on their wedding trip and reside on a local street.
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Frederick L. Glaize
Adilly Street
Glaize
Kathvarine C. Boyd
County Girl Weds In Cumberland Maryland
Miss Jessie E.R. Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Bailey of White Hall married Orvis G Shankoltz formerly of Inwood now of Plymouth Pennsylvania on March 25 at the Mo Church parsonage officiated by Rev Osborne Bell. They left by Lattimore and Ohio Railroad for Cumberland and were wed at two o clock that afternoon. The bride wore a brown broadcloth traveling suit.
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Jessie E. R. Bailey
John W. Bailey
White Hall
Cumberland
Osborne Bell
Orvis G. Shankoltz
Inwood
Agpinwall
Pennsyl
Lattimore and Ohio Railroad
Isle of Spice troupe to perform at Auditorium tonight
The Isle of Spice chorus girls arrive in town for a well known musical comedy at the Auditorium. A crowd of townsfolk chase the chorus girls along streets as they head to hotels and boarding houses, amid excitement created by the rubbernecks in pursuit.
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Isle of Spice
Woitney
Chamberland Valley
Manauger Hable
New Tea Company to Open New Store in East Water District
Local business brief reports The Wings heater Tea Co plans a new shop opening this Saturday in East Water. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate the venture by SAWKINS and BOYER with unknown times.
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Wings Heater
Tea ‘Co
East’ Water
Sawkins & “Boyer
Baltimore Conference Debates Race Representation in Church
The Baltimore Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church debates reducing representation to the general conference and rejects an overture for electing bishops by race. Rev. T Marshall West criticizes presiding elders and hints at episcopacy changes as young ministers gain voice. The conference plans focus on pastorate time limits amid lively discussions while the Women’s Association holds its twelfth annual meeting.
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Baltimore
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hamline Church
Washington
T. Marshall
West
Winchester
Hereford
Baltimore County
Mr. West
Methodist Church
Cranston
Lavwéen’s Association
Walter Kirwan
Edward
Woman Temperance Speaker Captivates Winchester Audience
Mrs. Nannie Curtis of Sherman spoke at Grace Lutheran Church on local option and temperance, delivering humor and vivid anecdotes about anti alcohol campaigns in Alabama Mississippi Texas Oklahoma and other Southern states. She addressed women at Braddock Street Church and planned an 8 pm temperance meeting at Market Street Church.
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Texas
Okhama
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Miss Bosler Sails for Paris From Carlisle
Miss H Bosler of West High street, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bosler, leaves Carlisle Wednesday evening for New York. She sails Saturday on the Red Star liner Kyconland to Paris for several months journey. She is well acquainted in London and other European capitals with her sister Mary.
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H. Bosler
West High Street
Joseph Bosler
New York
Red Star
Paris
Tia Bosler
Othe Bretich
Mery
Germany
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Uncle Noah
Grove Bros.’ Store
Harrisonburg
Elks
Curtis
Martin
Foxer
Cumberland, Md
Vania
Rubbernecks
New Tea Company
Lett
Rev. T. M. West
M. B
Grove
Grace Lue
Miss Bosler
Carlisle
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