Roanoke area notices and visits report
Local items note Mr George L Pitzer of Rest visiting town and Miss Olive Dash visiting relatives Mrs Runkel of Martinsburg WV visiting Mr W V Hodges on Braddock Street. Citizens report county fairs and Roanoke College events with several prominent residents traveling or staying nearby.
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George L. Pitzer
Rest
West Water Street
Mrs. Runkel
Martinsburg, W. Va
Mr. W. V. Hodges
North Braddock Street
Picnic outing at Rock Enon Springs noted by Round Hill Sunday School
Correspondence from Gort Virginia reports a large Round Hill Sunday School picnic at Rock Enon Springs with notable attendees including Samuel Baker commissioner of revenue and wife. Dr W P McGuire assisted by Drs Gover and Williams treated Mrs Jennie Kerin for a chest wound, promising full recovery. Lizzie Potts of Washington DC arrived for bedside duty and the Wing family member received a government promotion July 1.
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Evening Star
The World’s Greatest Choir of Russia at Alexander Nevsky
A Russian cathedral choir in St. Petersburg linked to a convent honors Saint Alexander Nevsky. Monks are trained from novitiates, performing at mass and vespers. some voices are noted for extreme power, with monks adhering to vegetarianism and unshaved, long hair.
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Russia
Alexander Nevski
St. Petersburg
Noctiluca Medusae Lanterns and Highland Names
The Bay of Naples jellyfish reach two feet across and fifty to sixty pounds, glow green at night, and form dense medusin shoals that hinder ships. Scottish highland clan names trace origins from color and traits. A Venezuelan president’s wealth was noted after his overthrow, sparked by a Paris street remark. A quip about a wife’s penmanship contrasts diction with contradiction. Diamond realism notes bright crude crystals but nontransparent crystals. A joke exchange about self possessed daughters closes.
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Bay of Naples
Sargasso Sea
Tropics
Little Catherine Stickley Hurt After Porch Fall
In Vaucluse Virginia on August 22 four year old Catherine Stickley suffered a painful injury when she fell on the porch and pushed three upper front teeth through her lower lip. The wound is painful but the child is progressing as well as could be expected. Also reported a lightning strike near the Kline residence Wednesday evening frightening occupants but causing no other damage.
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Evening Star
Vaucluse
Catherine
William Stickley
F. E. Kline
Luray Bank Purchases Site for New Bank Building
The First National Bank of Luray has bought a valuable site and plans to immediately erect a commodious and modern structure, signaling a major expansion for the bank in the town.
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Luray Bank
First National Bank of Luray
Yard party attendance noted in Stephens City event
City residents attended a grand yard party in Stephens City last night with more expected tonight. The deed conveying Mesmer property to Handley Board of Trustees was filed for record in the Corporation Clerk's Office. Howard P. Kerns John Newlin Clark Purcell and Harvey Lineberg were in town today. Fire proof Stoneware at Schnei
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Tip
Chipley
Stephens City
Newtown
Mesmer
Handley Board of Trustees
Corporation Clerk’s Office
Howard P. Kerns
John Newlin
Clark Purcell
Harvey Lineberg
Scholarship Exam For Valley Business College
The City Public School Board formed a committee to select the Valley Business College scholarship recipient for the next scholastic year. Applicants from John Kerr Schools in Winchester will take a competitive exam after two weeks of advertisement. The exam is scheduled at the John Kerr Schools building on Monday September 1 at 9 o'clock.
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City Public School Board
John Kerr Schools
N. D. Gool
Giveaway of old mortar and stones at Braddock St
Public notice offering old mortar and small stones free for removal for use in roads and walks. Apply to 22 2 3098 at Braddock Street.
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Braddock ST
Four Tracts Of Middletown Land Put Up For Private Sale
The heirs of Lawson Willey dec d Middletown Va announce private sale of four tracts. Tract 1 a two story house and lot on Main Street with barn garden and lawn. Tract 2 174 acres of improved state land near Middletown on Buckton Road. Tract 3 29 acres of improved slate land near Middletown on Buckton Road. Tract 4 22 acres of limestone land near Middletown on Valley Road, well cultivated. For details contact A L Willey or Wile y, Middletown Va.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia
Senseney Road
Cyrus Leidig
Jerome Ingling
Ksoura
Chrisian
Beoga
Isaac Ferrell
Lawson Willey
Middletown
Buckton Road
Valeee
Ae Willey
A L. Witey
L. C. Willey
Coat A.G. Switeha
Ioe
For Rent: Brick House on South Washington Street
For rent a handsome brick house with large yard occupied by Mrs. William Byrd on south Washington Street. Modern interior and system water. Possession given now.
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William Byrd
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