Local Residents and Visitors Arrive and Depart in Lynchburg
A parade of locals and guests middle aged and elderly arrived or left Lynchburg visiting relatives and friends. Notable movements include Mr G A Kerr departing for Chicago for a National Leather Association convention and Miss Edith Walter heading to Capon Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith ‘Walter
Capon Springs
Frank Walter
Mrs
South Market Street
Chicago
Illinois Central Railway
Prayers Held for Harrisonburg Dry Vote
A large crowd attended a morning prayer service at First Baptist Church under the Anti Saloon League for the local option election in Harrisonburg. Pastors led prayers for a successful dry vote and officials expect results by about 7:30 PM after orderly polling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Anti-Saloon League
Temperance Cause
Harrisonburg
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Scalp Relief
Miller's Drug Store advertises Rexall 93 Hair Tonic promising relief from dandruff scalp irritation and baldness prevention. The ad claims a money back guarantee if unsatisfactory and offers two sizes 50 cents and one dollar with full risk to the buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller’s Drug Store
Sloat Named Government Agent for New Post Office Funds
Mr. John T. Sloat of Shenandoah Valley National Bank was designated by Acting Secretary Reynolds to disburse about 50 9000 for the new post office building in the city. Contractors George Leigh & Brother of Louisa plan work at Braddock and Piccadilly, with Sloat arranging bonds and vouchers to handle payments. The appointment, unsolicited, followed a recommendation from a Chester friend influential with the Taft administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Sloat
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Reynolds
United States Treasury Department
George Leigh
Taft
Bentleman
Bartonsville Late News Notes Update
Bartonville Virginia August 24 Mr Mack Hook wife and child spent Sunday in Winchester with Robert Hook family. Berryville horse show attendees included Lawson Hockman Rogers and Rid. Thomas Fritts of Success was here on business. Hook and Himelright repair a cement mill dam wall. Railroad carpenters repair the Opequon bridge. Preston Pifer spent Saturday in Winchester. William Burtner and Sam Edson of Boyce dined in the village. Edward Tavenner of near Berryville visits Shady Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartonsville
Mack Hook
Winchester
Robert Hook
Berryville
Lawson Hockman
Rogers
eRid
Thomas Fritts
Hook & Himelright
Opequon
Preston ‘Pifer
William Burtner
Sam Edson
Boyce
Edward Tavenner
Shady Oak
Family gathers to celebrate William Fowler eighty fifth birthday
Berryville Va Aug 24. The homecoming of William Fowler's sons and daughters marks his eighty fifth birthday celebration. All children attended including Lu Das Fowler West Virginia Edward Fowler Pittsburg Pa Robert John Ernest Fowler Clarke county Mrs Eva Ashby Martinsburg Mrs Lucy Lewin Connellsville Pa Mrs Bessie Carlyle Berryville Miss A M Fowler Washington Mrs Bette Levi Summit Point and Ida Kelley Bluemont. Nineteen grandchildren two great grandchildren and many friends joined. Forty four guests enjoyed a feastful spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
William Fowler
Lu Das Fowler
West Virginia
Edward Fowler
Pittsburg
Robert
John
Ernest Fowler
Clarke County
Eva Ashby
Martinsburg
Lucy Lewin
Connellsville
Bessie Carlyle
A. M. Fowler
Washington
Bettie Levi
Summit Point
Ida Kelley
Bluemont
Riff Raff: Old English roots define social refuse term
Analysis traces the words Riff Raff to Anglo-Saxon origins. Rief means rag and Raff means sweepings. The phrase describes the offscourings of society as human trash.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
A testimonial from A. M. Putman of Front Royal Virginia touts Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney disorder relief since 1885. He reports reduced back pain and improved bladder symptoms after use and urges others to remember the brand. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY distributes in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Putman
Manor Avenue
Front -Royal
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo N. Y
United States
Children and School Lunches
Guidance on noon meals for children stressing balanced portions and foods that aid digestion. Notes raisins, eggs, cheese, bananas, and apples as factors in appetite and headaches, warning against overindulgence and inconsistent lunches. Emphasizes parent awareness, careful packing, and the link between nutrition and school performance.
Happiest Time in Life and the Joy of Marriage
A columnist weighs whether the months before marriage truly hold the happiest time. The married woman who has tasted life and found it sweet is happiest, while prospective brides wrestle with doubts. The piece contrasts youth’s dreamy ecstasy with mature fulfillment and family peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Maurier
Dorothy
Women urged to master plain sewing in modern times
In a St Louis sewing room, the writer argues women should learn plain sewing and basics like hemming and eyelet making. She cites affordable tools, simple patterns, and compares women of means learning to sew to justify self sufficiency for all women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Pillow making and materials for comfortable sleeps
The article discusses hop pillows green and fresh as best for sleep. It notes a fire everlasting bloom in pastureland with a lasting odor for years. It describes making pine and fire pillows, shredded and encased in ticking, with gentle covers. Milkweed fluff and soft goose down fill cushions and pillows for babies or invalids.
Monotony and talk of a business couple
The wife of a small income businessman leads a routine life and the husband, despite a grind at work, gains energy by sharing daily snippets of talk and news with her each evening. The piece notes some men neglect this habit and laments the missed connection. Driving gloves described as gray suede and brown leather have a stitched palm to protect reins wear.
Notice of Chancery Reference in Huntsberry Estate
The decree in Herbert S. Larrick trustee vs Huntsberry directs a commissioner in Chancery to identify creditors entitled to shares, report distributive amounts, and settle Trustee accounts. Notice to creditors is published weekly in Winchester Virginia for four weeks. A Aug 24 1909 hearing at Ward and Larrick Winchester is set to execute the order with attendees required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Huntsberry
Oruc.ca
Cuut
John A. Hunutsberry
Herbert
Larrick
Shail
Winchester
John A. Hunttsberry
Ward and Larrick
David St. Glaize
Com’v
In Chancery
Cir
Ward
Ward & Larrick, Barton & Boyd, M. M. Lynch, J. M. Steck, J. P. Reardon
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G. A. Kerr
Lynchburg, Va
W. W. Wall
North Market Street
Cago
Nual
The
National Leather Association
Mrs. Luther Snyder
John S. Sloat
C. E. Hoover
T. C. Adams
Gainesboro
Frederick
Virginia Whisson
Edinburg, Va
Lizzie Fry
George W. Haddox
Strasburg
H. C. Sheetz
Gaithersburg, Md
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Katharine Haddox
Clinton Haddox
Strasburg, Va
Hugh Larrick
Philadelphia
John W. Larrick
E. B. Smoke
White Hall
Ava Swimley
W. A. .Swimley
West Piccadilly Street
N. M. Doran
Hotel Evans
Fred,—_Barr
W. C. Keffer
Morrisburg, Pa
Sidel Evans
W. B. Allen
Richmond
Hotel
Evans
Julius J. Eyring
Buffalo
N.Y
Bartonville
Riff-Raff
Henry Bartier & Co
Ute
Inwood Fair Cores
Berryville Show Ring
B. Kitchen
E. B. Lefevre
Marshalls
J. Thomas
Kennedy
C. E. Ridgeway
Ridgeway
W. Va
S. B. Cunningham
Thomas Brands
D. A. Thomas & CO
Hagerstown
Maryland
A. C. Stonaker & Son
Joe FE
Thomas & Co
Atkinson Farm
Hillyard
University College OF Medicine
Keima
Virginia
DEN
TISTR
Odaks Easthman’s
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
J. Wn
Herbert S. Larrick
S.M. Chiles
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