A Novel Quilt Fundraiser In Refuge Virginia
Refuge Virginia August 26 Special to The Star Mrs O B Headley raised 54 by embroidering names on a quilt that was sold at a yard party for 67 20 total to 67 20 Wesley Hammack bought the quilt showcasing a white cotton piece with red embroidered names. Local notes include visits and recoveries among residents such as Mrs T A Steele Annie Lauth and Miss Grace Painter plus a sermon by Rev Claude Carper at Friendship Chapel.
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Wesley. Hammack m
Personal Paragraphs Peculiar Pati and Nearby Visits
Miss Evelyn Totty of Valley View near Stephens City visits Miss Mabel Maffett at Arcola and attends Loudoun camp meeting. Mrs Charles Fling and son return to Washington after visiting her parents. Mr F Asbury Kern goes to Baltimore on business. Preston Callum returns home to Washington after extended visit. Mamie Stewart and Jane Brooks return to Steelton after visiting Miss Alda Leatherinn and county relatives. Catherine ONeal Elizabeth Gallagher of Bridgeport Ohio return home after visiting the Totty sisters. Hon S Gibson Barr and wife of Hollidaysburg Pa with Clara Richards arrive in Winchester to visit the Richards family at The Maples. Mrs William Baker and daughter and Roy Swartz of Charles Town visit relatives near Lake View Clarke county. Abney Payne, formerly of Shenandoah Valley Academy, now of Washington, visits friends.
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Evelyn Totty
Valley View
Stephens City
Mabel Maffett
Arcola
Vat
Loudoun
Mamie Stewart
Jane Brooks
N Steelton, Pe
Alda Leather Inn
Amherst Street
Abney Payne
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Washington
Local residents travel and visit friends in nearby towns
Mr. Newton Painter and daughter Olive left Sunday to visit relatives in Luray. Several couples and individuals from nearby towns visited family and attended social events including Mrs. Kate Fries's meeting and the Anti-Saloon rally in Winchester. The county has seen welcome rains after a dry spell.
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Olive Painter
Luray
John Leach
Lea
Juniors Picnic and Local Visits Reported in Cedar Grove
The Aug 25 Cedar Grove column notes the United Brethren Juniors picnic attended by many, with teachers from Winchester leading the outing on a four horse hay wagon. It mentions visits: Leslie Fries to Inwood, Aleman of Martinsburg visiting Mrs Cora Crim, Belle Bear from Hagerstown visiting Hott, Hattie Dorsey in Baltimore, and Ruth Fries with Virginia Groves from Winchester visiting over the weekend.
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Winchester
United’ Brethren Church
Aleman
Martinsburg
Wa. Va
Cora Crim
Belle Bear
Hagerstown
Hott
Hattie Dorsey
Baltimore
Ruth Fries
Vir ‘Ginta ‘Groves
Social Notes from Concord and Nearby Towns
Mr Walter Dunlap of Keyser and Mr John L Spaid host at Concord noting visitors and guests. Enrollments for Fort Loudoun Seminary include Ruth Huyett Corrie Swimley Mary Swimley Carmen Pierce Regina Kimmel and Elodie Blair. Edmund Pendleton Hunter leaves for Washington to resume duties with the Southern Railway. Fireworks and balloon ascension at Mt Airy Home Coming Friday and Saturday nights. Vera and Jonnie Sawyer return home in Washington after visiting the Hartmans.
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Walter Dunlap
Keyser
W. Va
John L. Spaid
Concord
Edmund Pendleton Hunter
Washington
The
Southern Railway
Mrs Casper Fries Resting After Nervous Illness
Mrs Casper Fries has been confined to the house for the past two months with a severe attack of nervousness and other troubles. She is improving slowly. Her friends wish her a speedy recovery.
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M. A Willis
Casper Fries
Toll notice for Valley Turnpike gates announced
Parties desiring to take toll by the year on the Valley Turnpike at gates Nos 1 2 and 3 will please call at the office of Hansbrough Carter. Either member of the firm.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Hydrau tic Cider Press Near Valley Pike Opens Daily
The Hydrautic Cider Press located one mile south of town on Valley Pike is running and ready for business daily.
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Valley “Pike
Excursion Tickets On Sale For Return Trip August End
At 5 15 a m return leave Grove 5 15 p m Excursion tickets valid for return until Saturday August 29 on sale Monday through Friday at reduced rates Two day excursion tickets available Tuesday through Friday at 1 50 dollars for the 14 6p 14t
Glass letters and figures for signs and houses
An ad for glass letters and numerals with a bright mirrored finish. The offer emphasizes a modern look and quick service by James C. Ritter at 104 W. Gortst, promising prompt attention.
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The
Times
James C. Ritter
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Horsey & Atwell
VAL
National Bank
Farmers & Merchants National Bank Oppo
County Courts House
U. & Gov’t Depository
Piccadidly Sr
Episcopal Female Institute
W. C. Marshall
North Braddock Street
JNO
Huntsberry
Esker
D. R. Eskey
West Water ST
DorZen
T. M. Barr
Wm. Moreland
Exchange Building
Union
Stock Yards
Chicago
Ills
Lauth
T. A. Steele
Mary Hale
Grace “Painter
Claude Carper
Friendship Chapel
J. C
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Vention
Dayton
Eugene Leach
Ohio
Misses Page
Lola Hale
Charles Fling
M. W. Fisher
City
F. Asbury Kern
Preston Callum
Catherine O'Neal
Elizabeth ‘Gallagher
Bridgeport, O
Totty
S. Gibson Barr
Hollidaysburg
Clara Richards
Fam
A. B. Richards
William Baker and
Daugh
Clarence Swartz
Roy Swartz
Charles Town
W.va
Lake View
Clarke County
Up-To
Daez Clothier
Hable
J.M. Orndoff
North Main St
H. &. Suddith
Mr. Newton Painter
Venworth
Kansas
Anna Lewis
M.S. Strode
Lula
May Lauck
William Maze
Pennsylvania
Miss Derflinger
Mrs. Arthur
Grim
Can
Terbury
Lillian and
Lula Lattek
J. C. Hale
Mer's
Mr. and
Mrs. David Smith
Port Clinton
Howard Smith
Ladies’ Aid Society
Kate Fries
J. H. Sell
George Nesmith
Isaac Miller
Inwood
J. Grant Clark
Mrs
C. M. Moss
Pine Grove
Satur
Cedar Grove
of the
United Breth
Mr. Leslie Fries
Jno. B. Stetson
Gray & Sheetz
Gost
Huntsberry’s
R. Gray Williams
All’y
Copeco Sons Cue St
Cessna
Berkeley County
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Ruth Huyett, Corrie and
Mary
Swimley, Carmen
Frances
New York’ Stock Exchange
Mr. C. Ridgeley White
Ascension
Mt. Airy
Vera
Jonnie Sawyer
D. H. Hartman
S. M. Chiles
Grangers’ Picnic
Williams Grove
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Grove
Nish
Mt J.P. Sartelle
W. Gortst
J.A Richard
Miller’s Dry Goods
Kernstown
Viahiane
Seton
Frederick County
Taliess B. M. Roszel
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