Notes of Grimes and Area Social Roundup
Grimes Virginia August reports show Mr D Hockey and family visiting Apple Shade and Welltown yard party well attended. Jeannie Ritter returns from Winchester. C C Bockey back in Washington. Residents visit relatives in Winchester Cumberland Md and Woodbine. White Hall Society hosts monthly meeting at J A Grimes. Several locals on trips and family news across Winchest er Poplar Shade and Hedgesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannie Ritter
Winchester
Es Lillie Gordon
Biasteste
Ethel Bageant
Sony
Cumberland
Leola Broun
Hedgesville
J. T. Taylor
G. A. Miller
This Hill
A. L. Anderson
Vivite Hall
Smith
W. H. Hamilton
Maud Miller
and Oates
Poplar, Shade
Eva Miller
Silver Retreat
Poplars Shade
R. H.bockey
John Joliffe, Jr
Clearbrook
Charles Baker
Winches
Standard Ad Cmpany
Funeral of George Anderson at Stonewall Cemetery
The funeral of the late George Anderson was held at four o clock this afternoon. Remains were buried in Stonewall Cemetery. Attending were members of Gen Turner sby Camp CV. Services were led by Rev. Dr A P Hyde chaplain of the camp. During the Civil War Mr Anderson served in Chew s battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gyorge Anderson
Stonewall Cemetery
Gen
Turnersby
C V
A. P. Hyde
Andern
Chew's
Winchester Fair Bigger and Better
Advertisement notes Winchester Fair will be held September 8 with plans for a larger event than before. Logan R Fay, formerly of York City, now presides over the fair association and aims to ensure a successful, bustling fair with enhancements and new attractions. Shepherdstown W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fair
Rails
Logan
R. Fay
York City
The
Fair Association
Aough
Shepherdstown
Baltimore Guests At Blueball Inn Visit Brucetown VA
Baltimore visitors gather at Blueball Inn hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Smithey. Local residents and relatives from Martinsburg, Crozet, and Wilmington appear in the Brucetown area. Residents report Mr Mish Thompson with a fractured jaw and several social events including a lawn party raising funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetownn
Baltimore
Blueball Inn
Smithey
Florence Simpson
Mollie Taylor
Mollie Gettings
Henrietta Teynolds
William N. Hatterly
Washington
William Dunn
Martinsburg
Charley Boden
McCarroll
Patrick Finnegan
Emma. Wright
Wadesville
J. B. Orndorff
Hayfield
Fannie Smithey
Green Hill
Miss Zirkle Succeeds Miss Bell As Teacher
Winchester Public Schools board at City Hall accepts the resignation of Miss Madie B Bell from the primary department due to eyesight issues. Miss Helen E Zirkle is elected successor by recorded vote with other applicants Gertrude Adams Margaret Schinfle and Pela Smith noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Zirkle
Miss Bell
Madie B. Bell
John Kerr Public Schools
Public School Board of
Winchester
Helen E. Zirkle
Gertrude Adams
Margaret Schinfle
Pela Smith
Captain Henry Schneider Returns From Illness
Capt. Henry Schneider of the government textile department has recovered from pneumonia at his Braddock street home and is able to be out but will not resume duties in the west for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schneider
Government Textile Department
Braddock Street
Infant's Remains Buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rutherford died Saturday at 11 a m. Remains were brought to Winchester Sunday afternoon and interred in the family lot at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Rev Fufian Brosddus of the Baptist Church of Perryville officiated at brief services held at the residence on the Berryville pike at 4 30 oclock yesterday. Family members accompanied the body to this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rutherford
Winchester
Mount Hebron
iRev
Fufian Brosddus
Baptist
Perryville
Berryville Pike
Orelock
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claims scalp relief and hair protection
An advertisement asserts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic will relieve scalp irritation dandruff and falling hair and prevent baldness. It offers two sizes 50 cents and 1.90 with a money back guarantee if claims fail. The copy urges customers to try the product at their risk.
Red Bud Lawn Party by U B Church on Aug 27 28
The Red Bud Lawn Party hosted by Ladies of the U B Church will take place Friday and Saturday nights August 27 and 28. The event is open to the public and proceeds will benefit the shiwah ō aU WVIIULUN 8-16-1w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Church
Hamilton’s Mill G V Depot Feed and Flour House
Advertises a general mill and depot on West Water Street offering wholesale and retail feed hay flour with Snowdrop and Springdale brands. Delivers within city and nearby areas and promises prompt service for large orders. Special grinding for toller money. Patronage sought by Co. H. Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Water Street
Snowdrop
Springdale
Co. H. Hamilton
Real Estate for Sale at Summit Point
Two properties for sale in Summit Point one eight room dwelling with bath and the other fifteen rooms suitable for boarding house or sanitarium. They feature shade trees lawn garden and stabling with 2 1/2 acres of pasture. Potential to convert one into a store room. Terms one third cash balance negotiable. M McCORKLE Summit Point W Va. August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Point
M. McCorkle
W, Ve
Rates for Valley Turnpike Toll and Vehicles
A historical toll schedule from Shirley Carter, director, lists charges for different vehicles and livestock across Tollon Valley Turnpike. Rates include 15¢ per 5 miles for two seat automobiles, 10¢ per 5 miles for runabouts, 5¢ per 5 miles per 20 head of sheep or hogs, 1t per 5 miles per 20 cattle, and various prices for horse drawn vehicles, wagons, carriages, and steam powered engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Carter
Valley Turnpike Co
Protect the birds and the farming future
A call to protect birds described as the policemen of the gir and essential to agriculture. The text warns extermination could cause broad ecological and agricultural collapse, urging action as a public priority.
Rain Gladdens Farmer's Heart After Drought Breaks
The seven week drought ended with copious rains Sunday and Monday night. Farmers expect corn losses to be mitigated and prices to rise toward Civil War highs. Rain brightens crops and supports grass, with wider benefits reported across the lower Shenandoah Valley though showers were lighter south of Frederick and Shenandoah counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drouth
Shenandoah Valley
Frederick
Shenandoah
Traditions On The Death Of Sir Cloudesley Shovel
The article recounts legends surrounding the Scilly wreck of Sir Cloudesley Shovel and the fate of his emerald ring. Stories include burial on Porth Hellick sands, body exhumation in London, ring as a badge of murder, and rumors of Lady Shovel’s ghost at May Place Dartford. Modern research leans toward murder theory and ring’s later conversion to a locket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloudesley Shovel
Scilly_issles
Shovel
Porth Hellick Sands
Porth Hellick
London
Plymouth
Sir Cloudesley
Paxton
Arundel
St. Mary
Lord Berkeley
Earl of Romney
Lady Shovel
Association
Avenue of May Place
Dartford
Kent
The
Rhavele
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M'g R
York
Representative & A. &. Clayden
Brunswick Bidg
New York City
Star
Bonafide
Bell
Grimes
Fineral
George Anderson
Henty Baétier & Go
G. V. Depot
W. L. Zirkle
Tollon Valley Turnpike
Paxton’s Chapel
Gir
Josh Wise
Valley of Virginia
Peoples’ Bargain Store
N. Main Street
Nixr Poor
Huntsberry
Athe
Inwood Fair
Es. B. Cunningham
Sec
Martinsburg, W. Va
C. E. Ridgeway, Ridgeway, Va
West Virginia
Stephenson
John J. Ridgeway
Jack
Bell Phone
Middletown
R. B. Kater
Market St R
Julia Butler
H. M. Ebersole
South Market Street
University College OF Medicine
Vinca
Pharmacy
Odaks Eastman’s
Miller’s Drug Store
Whitman
Rippon
W. Va
Charlestown
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