Pleasant Paragraphs About Those Who Come and Go
Notes on visitors and local happenings list Mrs Aldricks of Washington DC visiting Sheriff Gore, Grover Grirrira clothing line, and Mr H Clay Krebs heading to Mercersburg PA. Mentions Miss March Hardy as a guest, and Misses Elizabeth Prakering and Lizzie Shirley visiting New Market. Includes a joke about a reporter in a London Express vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Prakering
Lizzie Shirley
New Market, Va
Mr. W. S Nicklin
London Express
Free Scholarship Applications At John Kerr Schools
The City Public School Board formed a committee led by the John Kerr Schools principal with Mr N D Cool and Mrs Hobson to conduct a competitive exam for the Valley Business College scholarship for the next year. Winchester residents and John Kerr pupils may apply. exams set for September 1 at 9 o clock at the John Kerr Schools building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Public School Board
John Ker
N.D Cool
Hobson
Valley Business College
John Kerr
Winchester
John Kerr Schools
J. C. Vanfossen
With This Ring Thee Wed Bride Leaves Winchester for Staunton
The wedding reception honored the bride daughter of prominent merchant Mr T Marion Bantz. The groom Prof. Thomas Beardsworth, now in Staunton, is a skilled musician and music instructor who formerly taught in Winchester and directed the Stonewall Band. They depart at 2 o'clock for Staunton to begin married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardsworth
Berryville
Staunton
T. Marion Bantz
Winchester
Thomas Beardsworth
Staunon
Stonewall Band
Unclear historic travel dates to Niagara Falls
Fragmentary notice lists phore days in 1902 and mentions personal excursions to Niagara Falls from a line associated with Cum. Contents are incomplete but imply scheduled runs with dates in July August and September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phore
Niagara Falls
Winchester
Wenchesiar
Robert Worsley
Chancery
W. Roy Stephenson
Atty
Surgeon amputated his own thumb tale in print
A Philadelphia Press item recounts a surgeon who amputated his own thumb. Dialogue riffs on the nerve, the pain, and the possible ether influence prior to the procedure, framing the anecdote as sensational medical curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Two Iron Bars Report Storm Forecast Method
A historical note describes placing two iron bars seven to eight yards apart with one side connected by insulated wire and the other by a telephone. It claims a dead sound in the receiver can predict a storm twelve hours ahead. The method reflects early experiments in atmospheric sensing via telephonic audio cues.
Suits Made to Measure Promoted by Grocer Grif erra
An advertisement urges high grade made to measure suits available by Grocer Grif erra highlighting a fine line of samples for customers to view and select.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griferra
For Sale Valuable Realty in Middletown Virginia
Sellers, agents for heirs of Lawson Willey deceased of Middletown Va, offer private sale of four tracts. Tract 1 a two story house and lot at Main and 6th streets with barn garden and lawn. Tract 2 17 acres of improved state land near Middletown on Buckton Road. Tract 3 29 acres of improved slate land near Buckton Road. Tract 4 22 acres of limestone land on the Valley Turpike with large bearing orchard. For particulars contact W Witter M L Witney Middletown Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson Willey
Dee
Middletown
Main
6Th Streets
Buckton Road
Turpike
W. Witter
M. L. Witney
Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia
Senseney Road
Cyrus Leidig
Valley Turnpike
Jerome Yingling
Christian Baptist Church
South Market Street
Isaac Ferrell
George Y. Fries
John Thwaite
South Kent and
Pall Mall
City of
County of
Frederick
2Nd Streets
Krams
L. C. Willey & Co
Herbert 8
Larkink
A. G. Swanson
The Great Art of Selecting Efficient Executive Heads
A piece argues that success in business rests on choosing capable heads of departments rather than constant micro management. It notes leaders who appoint highly competent subordinates can run complex enterprises like clockwork, and that duplicating one’s own ability through superior successors is a defining skill.
Old Lady Seeks Mushroom-Testing Maid for Registry
An elderly woman requests a maid aged eight to twenty two who enjoys mushrooms. She explains she tests all mushrooms by making her maid eat a portion first to prevent mushroom poisoning, citing past losses from toadstools. The registry agent is puzzled by the unusual criterion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Globe
Armor plate strengthens modern bank vault construction
Armor plate is now used in building bank vaults, providing virtually mub proof resistance according to sources.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Aldricks
Washington, D. C
Sheriff Gore
Grover Grirrira
H. Clay Krebs
Mercersburg
Miss March Hardy
L. Wright
Lexington Gravette
Ste
Mr. H. ©. Wise
Lexington, Va
Friendship Band
Knitting Factory Lawn
Franck Baker
Baltimore
Capt
J. E.wyatt
Satrurpay Sn
Goldman’s
North Main Street
Charles Henry Lillis
Luke, Md
Knitting Factory
Fchneider’s
Mebat Markeht
Sali
Circuit Court
Jane Erm
George W. Oyler
Jacobs
Haldeman Et Als
Court House
Circuit Court of
Vicsorge
Oyler
Seid Court
Oxfords
AL Cole
Horsey and Atwell
Telephone
Thomas Keating
Agt
Cumberland Beer
Braddock
Barwell
Cumberland Brewing Company
E. Bruce Capper
West Water Street
the Optician and Jeweler
L. C. Willey Eals
County Court
County Court House
Mvrn. Edical CO
Cooper
Ghee Real Estate
J. Polk Shade
T. O. Adams
Nathan W. Gains
Fredeick Co
Hiram Adams
Joeph Place
Martin Adams
Gainsboro
C. T. Adams
Lars
R. Gray Wil
Rouss Avenue
My Ch
Frederick Co
R.B. Byrd
B. Smoke
T.A. Lewis
Jane Term
T. A. Lewis
Winchester Times
Valuable Realty
Corporation Court
T. C. Ginton
Sarah G. Miller
Braddock Street
Emon Morrison
M. M. Luxoh
Ricnago L. Gray
S. H. Hable
Star Clothier and Furnisher
Water Streets
The
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
H. Hansbrough
John W. Rice
Cashier
Episcopal Female Institute
W. C. Marshall
Gra. Univ. Va
North
Sherwin-Williams
Tim
E. L. Henry
Lutheran Church
J. E. Affleck
N. Market St
South Kent Street
Wm. R. Wits
William Byrd
Washington Street
Apple
Hansborough & Carter
Tan Sran
Jones’ Creamery
Sole Geo
Tax
Mtiak
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