Tragic Suicide of Young Merchant in Saar Ven
The article reports the death of 22? year old Mr. Peacemaker who died by his own hand in Back Creek Valley near Saar Ven. He faced financial ruin after failed mercantile ventures, sold goods to J W Dehaven, and was survived by his mother, two sisters, and a brother. Funeral held at Mount Carmel Church.
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Peacemaker
Saarven
Back Creek
J."w. Dehaven
Mr. Peacemaker
Alfred Peacemaker
West- Stern
G. T. Dehaven
Glengary
W. Va
Harry Whitacre
Dehaven
Edgar Peacemaker
Mount Carmel Church
Gainesboro Notes and Arrivals From August Visit
Gainesboro Virginia notes report Miss Eta Rogers of Bunker Hill visiting relatives here. Mr and Mrs Thomas Holland and children and Miss Brittie Holland and nephew spent a day with Mr and Mrs James Darlington. Locals attended a Pen Mar reunion and Mrs Eliott returned from a visit to her sister near Winchester. The item ends with a garbled closing line about wrens for sale.
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Gainesboro
Misseta Rogers
Bunker’ Hill, W. Na
Pen Mar
Mrs. Eliott
Ed. ‘Pope
Winchester
Notice of Votes for Goods by J P Haddox
A notice dated August 6 promises piano votes for Earthen Fire-Proof Cooking Ware sold, 25c accessories, Evening Star subscriptions, and trading books, paying 20000 to 50000 votes per item. J P Haddox signs the notice.
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Evening Star
J. P Haddox
Fall Is Fatal Continued From Page L
James N. Richard of Fishers Hill died at Strasburg Junction after an accident while preparing to place Mr. Whetzel on the operating table. The body was embalmed and sent to Clary, Va. He leaves a widow, two children, his mother, and many relatives in Shenandoah and Frederick counties.
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James N. Richard
Fishers Hill
Strasburg Junction
Whetzel
Capon Road
Clary
Shenandoah County
Frederick County
Usippa Wihetzel
Samuel Whetzel
Strasburg
Jacob Hottle
Hottle
Carl Kibler
William Kibler
Waterlock
Dick Campbell
James Willis
Oranda
Jack Jenkins
Strasburg Notes Brief Local Wedding and Visits
The marriage of Miss Bessie Stokes to Mr. Gilbert R. Spitzer surprised local friends. Miss Madge Johnson returned home to River ton after visiting Mrs. Sid Brill. Maude Beatty of Ohio, formerly here, visits relatives. Miss Lucy Stearnes of Roanoke, sister of the state superintendent, visits Mrs. A C Stickley. Thomas Bickers of Nelson visits aunt Mrs. A C Stickley. Mrs. Butler of Baltimore guests Mrs. A C Stickley.
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Strasburg
Bessie Stokes
Gilbert R. Spitzer
Madge Johnson
Sid Brill
River
Maude Beatty
Ohio
Lucy Stearnes
Roanoke
State Superintendent of Schools
A. C. Stickley
Thomas Bickers
Nelson
Grimes News Items Highlight Local Visits and Events
Grimes Virginia on August 1 reports visits from local residents and relatives including Miss Ella Clevenger with Pwelyn Miller and Elizabeth and Philomena Larew of Winchester. Hunts for labor by Albert ton mill managers, a Galilee service on August 3, and a White Hall lawn fete are noted alongside farm wheat yields and regional visits by Mr. Purcell and Rev. Luttrell.
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Grimes
T. ¥. Purcell
Ella — Clevenger
Pwelyn Miller
Elizabeth
Philomena Laréw
S. L. Larew
Winchester
Clevenger
Pp. BE. Lindamood
Strasburg
Hannah Clemons
Dora Grimes
Fannie Ritter
W. M. Haycock
Clearbrook
Middletown Social Circle Hosts Wide Guest List
Middletown Virginia residents report visits from relatives and friends across Ohio Maryland West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Guests include Elmer Edmondson and wife from Dayton Ohio William Ridings and Miss Ridings of Buena Vista Virginia and Mrs James I Larrick visiting relatives in Winchester.
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Middletown
Elmer _ Edmondson
Dayton
Ohio
William Waters
Andings William Ridings
Miss Ridings
Buena Vista
Gordon Keith
James I. Larrick
Winchester
C. M. Venable
Mary Edmondson
Front Royal
Dora Plank
Hensell
Weekend Visits and Local Notices Highlight Howard County Fair
Katharine Hunter and family spent the weekend with Mrs Toseph Kennerly while Rev J M Robeson and kin left for Millwood to a new rectory. Dr Luck and family visited Farnley as Charles Kitchen’s stable burned—loss about 200 dollars. J C Lee and Reynolds Green travel to West Virginia to buy stock. Mrs Bowie improves after illness. Mabel Massey returns from Har risonburg normal school. Ice cream and cake served on the Bowers lawn for Episcopal Church fundraising.
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Katharine Hunter
Megsis Clarence
Harrison Hunter
Toseph Kennerly
J. M. Robeson
Millwood
Charles Kitchen
Messrs
J. C. Lee
Reynolds Green
West Virginia
Mrs. Bowers
Episcopal Church
Stephenson News Roundup From Stephenson VA
Mrs William Smith is ill at home. Miss Hottel of Woodstock visited Miss Magdalene Zinn who went to Atlantic City before returning to visit Miss Jeanette Jackson in Christi ana PA. Edward Woolford and family from Lovettsville stayed with the Stipes in their new car. Carrie Lupton returned from Philadelphia. Locals attended a soldiers camp near Winchester. Stipe and Dunn bought a car load of wheat last week.
White Post Visitors From Norfolk And Pittsburgh
Rev. Mr. Grinnall of Norfolk accompanied by Rev W D Smith wife and two Smith children were in the village on Tuesday Mr and Mrs Hunter of Pittsburgh accompanied by their...
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White Post
Mr. Grinnall
Norfolk
Officer Lindsey Assigned to Winchester Mission
Capt Julian R Lindsey of the cavalry is ordered to proceed to Winchester Virginia to witness a specified Army operation or event as part of recent orders. The directive places Lindsey in a travel status for the assignment.
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Julian
R. Lindsey
Cavalry
Winchester
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Fichiers
Misses Erra
Annie Grim
White Post Station
Clarke County
Jear “Newport
Montana Hall
Tullieries
Kern Farm
G. F. Mayers
Stephens City
E. Allemong
Co-Admr
McBride
Wrens
Ton, Va
Mrs. Butler
Baltimore
George
TF. Taylor
Guy A. Luttrell
Alexandria
Bunker Hill
Ida Taylor
G. T. Taylor
Astern View
James A. Geary
W. E. McKenzie
Alberton Cotton Mills
White Hall
C. J. Bockey
Long Island Car Company
Long Island
N. Y
Olin Willey
Charlestown
William Willey
Grace Jackson
Charles Henson
Emma Howard Wight
Susan Grove
Frederick, Md
Ruth Shearer
Waverly
J. L. Krider
Parker
C. W. Heater
Ruth Anderson
Stephens “City
Emma ‘Larrick
J and Dixon, Pa
Lizzie Armentrout
Lelia Ludwig
Thiwaite
Allian Lambert
Frank Willey
Northern Virginia Power Co
Flying Gilmopes
Europe
America
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Leona Lakar
Robt. Worsley
Secy
Winchester, Va
Dr. Luck
Middleburg
Farnley
Mrs. Wise Sowers
John Bowie
Mabel Massey
Harrisonburg
Stipe
Dunn
Lindsey
Gabriel
Hot Springs
Cow Hot Springs
Ark
Whitlock
Franck Baker & Son and
Keller Drug Co
Whitlock Herb’ Medicine Co. (Inc
Bath
N. Braddock Street
R. A. Hodge
W. Piccadilly Oat
Markell & Yeakley
Franck Baker & Son Oppo
Court House
Bethel
Bethel Sunday School
H. & W. Seabright
North Maip
St. Wincheetal, Ve
Burpee
Huyler Candy Eastman Kodake
Fred. S. Boyd
J. E. Noonan
J. Mack Noonan
Calis
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