Lutheran Synod In Session Near Lexington Virginia
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Virginia meets at Bethany Church near Lexington for its eightieth convention. President Rev. George Ss. Bowers opens with a sermon. Reports from officers and boards, daily sermons, and special addresses on education and missions are planned. The assembly discusses foreign missions, possible union with other Virginia Lutherans, and territorial scope within the United Synod of the South. The session runs through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
George Ss. Bowers
Winchester
A. D. R. Hancher
Staunton
Coffman
Woodstock
United Synod
Savannah
Publication Board
Orphans’ Home, Theological Seminary
Virginia Synod
South
America
Shenandoah Valley
Blue Ridge
West Virginia
Tennessee Synod
Synod of
Personal Notes From Middletown Va Visitors and Visits
Middletown VA August notes list Rev and Mrs C O Harris and Baltimore children visiting relatives with Miss Lucile Faulkner. Staunton Miss Elizabeth Miller returns after days with Amy Rhodes. H Borden and C Heater left for New York. Various locals, visits, and a Grace Church service announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
C. 0. Harris
Baltimore
James Larrick
Church Street
JF. J. Larrick
C. D. Harris
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Genevieve Fispaw
Martinsburg
W. Va
Alice and
Nellie Senseney
Huntington
Misa Kathleen Zinkle
New Market
Tieir
Joseph ‘Watson
Hugh ‘Larrick
Mystifying Jewel Trio At Empire Theater
The Empire presents the Jewel Trio as the strongest city attraction yet with mystery and a Q A feature. Patrons see two acts of the Jewel Trio three reels of moving pictures and an illustrated song all for the same price.
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Empire
Jewel
Winchester
Miss Jewel
Franck Baker & Sons Introduce Half-Price Dr Howard’s
After two months of strong sales Franck Baker & Sons promote Dr Howard's specific for constipation and dyspepsia at half price with a personal money-back guarantee. They report hundreds of bottles sold and no refunds, inviting customers with dyspepsia liver trouble or constipation to buy and be cured or refunded.
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Franck Baker & Son
Dr. Howard
Franck Baker & Soin
Reason for Wedding Ring
The piece explains that a husband gives his wife a ring to symbolize trust and unity. It notes the left hand and the left ring finger represent vulnerability and submission, and cites an old superstition that a vein from the third finger leads to the heart.
Unclear Origin of Town Names in Oregon and Animal Terms
The text discusses how Oregon place names arose from natural features and fortune. It mentions pioneers naming towns from early associations and notes about 2,500 mammal species including milk-giving animals to avoid confusion with other creatures.
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Oregor
Union
Earth
Real Estate for Sale at Summit Point WV
Two properties offered by T M McCorkle Summit Point West Virginia feature eight rooms and fifteen rooms suitable as a boarding house or sanitarium. Includes shade trees lawn garden stabling and 2? acres pasture. Could be converted into two storerooms and a prime business location. Terms one third cash balance on purchaser. Price around 16 dollars?
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Summit Point
T. M. McCorkle
Summit
Point
W.va
Tolon Valley Turnpike Rate Report
A brief note on toll rates for Tolon Valley Turnpike shows minor adjustments implemented by the alignment board. Officials cite maintenance funding needs and traffic management as the key factors behind the changes.
How to Make Tufted Cushions for Backless Chairs
Learn to upholster backless hall chairs with tufted cushions using cretonne covers and heavy cord edges. The guide covers side pieces, welt edges, padding with coarse hair or jute, machine sewing, button placement, and finishing with lined cushions and oilcloth hassocks.
Hair Trade From Chinese Cemeteries Sparks Outcry
An article reports a surge in Chinese hair theft linked to a cosmetic market in New York. Coffins are robbed for hair fibers arriving on ships Wray Castle and Seneca. The stolen hair is processed into rats puffs and switches, fetching about 50 cents an ounce as demand climbs.
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New York
Wray Castle
Teeth Cleaning Advice From A Pastettle
The excerpt advises immediate brushing after meals to remove food particles and prevent bacteria. It recommends two stiff toothbrushes, rotating use every two days with carbolic acid water, and sun drying, discarding when discoloration appears.
Restore Blue Dress Color With Oxalic Acid Wash
To restore blue dress color wash carefully then place in water with oxalic acid one teaspoon per half gallon. Leave about half an hour until color returns. Rinse thoroughly to remove all acid particles as the acid can rot fabric. Iron rust on blue material can be removed with this acid without changing the goods.
Polishing a Stove for Easy, Shiny Results
The article advises using a paint brush to apply polish to a stove while lukewarm. Use a stove polishing brush and soap suds to mix polish to a thick cream consistency. Let it dry for a moment then buff for a beautiful shine with minimal effort.
Postal Shower for a Birthday
If you have a girlfriend away on a visit and her birthday nears arrange to have her many friends send postal cards on the day. Even without a birthday the cards will be greatly appreciated and should arrive together. These small niceties add to the enjoyment of girl life and become memorable incidents.
Piles cure advertised by Leonhardt remedy Dr
Notice of a deceptive patent medicine claim for Hemfoid sold by Dr J S Leonhardt Co promising cure of internal piles for $1 in 24 days. Included is legal text about creditors, trustees, and a chancery commissioner's report with dates in Winchester Virginia, July 20 1909 and August 1 1909.
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J.S. Leonhardt
Franck Baker & Son
Leonhardt
Fhlem-Reid
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Station
Buffalo
John A. Huntsberry
Herbert Sr
Larrick
Crustee
Rustee
Winchester
Grangers Picnic Train Schedule To Williams Grove
The Cumberland Valley Railroad announces special connections for the Grangers Picnic at Williams Grove from August 30 to September 4. A Thursday morning special departs Winchester at 5.25 am and returns from Grove at 5.15 pm. Excursion tickets valid through September 4 go on sale Monday to Friday at reduced rates, with two day tickets $1.50 round trip valid Tuesday to Friday.
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Williams' Grove
Cumberland Valley Railroad
the Grove
Winchester
Grove
Riday
Niagara Falls Excursions by Rail to Winchester
Personal excursions conducted via V. R. BR and P. R. R on July 28 August 11 25 September 22 October 6 1909. Good for 15 days. Round trip rate 11.60 from Winchester. Caves visit at 7.30 a m.
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V. R. BR
Winchester
Cider Mill Opens Near Winchester This August
CHILES and WISECARVER announce the Hydraulic Cider Mill will be ready for business on August 28th located one mile south of Winchester on the Valley Pike.
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Winchester
Valley ’Pike
Chiles & Wisecarver
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Lutheran Synod
George S. Bowers
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Virginia
Bethany Church
Madison Sperry
Washington, Pa
Mr. Sperry
John Sperry
Mary Weaver
Hood, Va
Castoria
Brussells
Henry Baétier & Co
U. B. Church
C. V. Depot
West Water Street
Snowdrop
Springdale
Cc. H. Hamilton
W. L. Zirkle
Tolon Valley Turnpike
Shirley Carter
Valley Turnpike Co
Paxton’s Chapel
Alice Newcome
North Kent St
Huntsberry
Herbert
John A. Hunttsberry
Ward
Lark
Com’v. In Chancery Cir. Court
Ward & Larrick
Barton & Boyd
JM. M. Lynch
J. M. _ Steck
J. FP. Reardon
P. Q
Grangers
Picnig
Niagara Falys
Ste
Ss. M. Chiles
A. J. Merrild
National Ave
Atkinson Farm
Opequon
Hillyard
United States Fidelity & Guarantee of
Batimore
Jasees
Russell
State Examining Board
University College OF Medicine
Inca
Virginia
Glendale
Atlantic
St. James Piges
Avevator
Bath
Spence & Ce
Kkodak Ss
Miller’s. Drug Store
Stephenson
John J. Ridgeway
M. Ebersole
South Market Street
R. B. Kater
Market St
Kel
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