Malboro Mention in a Virginia hometown column
News notes from Martsoro Virginia dated August 29 report Newton Long returned from Pittsburg after carpentry work to treat rheumatism and Frank Pangle’s return to Pittsburg. Willie Baker is visiting Edw Brents. Farmers report the best corn crop in 20 years. H E Shull wears the championship belt as a new girl is born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam Star
Martsoro
Newton Long
Pittsburg
Mr. Long
Frank Pangle
Willie Baker
Edw
Brents
Last Tournament at Capon Springs Honors Local Couples
The final Capon Springs tournament yesterday drew many riders. Harry Harness of Wardensville crowned Miss Helen Clubb of St. Louis queen of love and beauty. Wade Harness crowned Miss Bertha Allen of Williamsport first maid of honor.
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Capon Springs
Harry Harness
Wardensville
Helen Clubb
St. Louis
Wade Harness
Bertha Allen
Williamsport
Friendship Band to Stage Open Air Concert Saturday
The Friendship Band will perform an open air concert Saturday night. The group has also agreed to play for the Clarke County Forze and Coli Show next week.
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Clarke County
Jnc K Lewis Returns From Capon River Mission
Mr Jnc K Lewis and his men return from Capon River area where he painted Trinity Lutheran Church, reporting completion of the project and safety after the expedition.
King's Daughters Circle to Meet at Sibert Home
The King's Daughters Circle will gather at the home of Mrs J. W. Sibert on Friday August 30 at 7 30 p m for their meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
King’s Daughters Circle
J. W. Sibert
Red Bud
Grandsons of Confederate Veterans Meet Tomorrow at William’s Home
The Grandsons of Confederate Veterans will gather at Master Philip William's residence 217 West Water Street tomorrow at ten o'clock in the morning for a meeting.
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Philip William
West Water Street
Winchester Telephone to Extend Line to Middleway
The Winchester Telephone Company plans to extend its line from Leetown to Middleway in Jefferson County, expanding local service pending approvals.
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Winchester Telephone Company
Leetown
Middleway
Jefferson County
Capon Springs Hosts Magnificent Final Ball
The Capon Springs final ball last night featured a magnificent full dress affair with guests enjoying an evening of formal celebration and music.
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Capon Springs
Freight wreck halts train near Clarks ville Virginia
A freight wreck on the Southern railway Atlantic and Danville division near Clarks ville Virginia occurred Tuesday from spreading rails. No injuries. A special passenger train stands on the track awaiting permission to proceed with wrecked passengers aboard. The Huntington Tumbler Company plant at Central City West Virginia resumed after five years idle ness, employing about 200 people and to be run independent of the trust. In Newport News Circuit Court Judge Blackstone overruled a new trial motion for Monroe Lewis condemned to hang for murder. a 60 day stay granted for appeal. West Virginia Central Railway builds depot and large brick business house at Henry. Philippi business men petition Baltimore and Ohio for a new depot. Amherst democrats renominated Dr. R B Ware for the House of Delegates. Mrs Jane Burton dies in Bedford county at age 83.
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Atlantic and
Danville
Southern Railway
Clarksville
Central City
W. Va
Huntington Tumbler Company
Adolph Zihlman
Cumberland, Md
Newport News
Blackstone
Monroe Lewis
Albert Pretlow
West Virginia Central Railway
Henry
Charley Rouss Picnic at Harpers Ferry Tuesday
Local items report the Charley Rouss Fire Company picnic at Harpers Ferry on Tuesday Sept 17 with attendees and nearby travel notes. Mentions include Fred Anderson of Woodstock visiting town and several residents planning trips or hosting guests in Harpers Ferry and nearby towns.
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Charley Rouss
Harpers Ferry
Fred Anderson
Woodstock
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Ten Day Excursion to Ocean Grove via C V R RB and PB B
The Cumberland Valley Railroad advertises a ten day excursion to Ocean Grove New Jersey departing from Winchester on Friday August 23rd. Tickets on train No 4 allow direct connections to Philadelphia and Ocean Grove with return valid to September 2nd or until the Philadelphia stopover. Excursion train leaves Winchester at 7 30 A M. Round trip rate is 7 50.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
N. J
Cumberland Valley
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Limited
Winchester
Colgate Soap Quality Promises Safe Toilet Stock
A local seller announces a large stock of Colgate toilet soap touted as high quality. The notice claims the Colgate name guarantees safety and quality, warning buyers to beware inferior products and urging purchase of the Colgate brand.
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SK N
Colgate & CO
Phone 1 Prescription Druggist Ad Listing
An old newspaper snippet advertises Phone 1 Prescription Druggist located at No. 9 West Water Street near Main, signaling a compact local pharmacy listing in the period paper.
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West Water Street
Main
Celebrated Ceresota Flour Carload Offered for Sale
One carload of the Celebrated Ceresota flour is for sale at moderate prices. Offered by Tuos P. Spares & Co. through C. V. Elevator in Winchester Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuos P. Spares & Co
C. V. Elevator
Winchester
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Malboro
Capon
Trinity Church
Philippi
Baltimore & Ohio
Democrats
Amherst
R. B. Ware
House of Delegates
Jane. Burton
Bedford County
John Griffith
Lartick
American Stock Co
Mics
Kate Davis
J. C. Davis
East Piccadilly Street
Cassie Allstock
Capt. Smith
Miss Edith
Douglas Sheetz
Ooen Springs
Mary Symme
Nannie Herbert
Atlantic City
Clarence Walker
Upperville
Lucy Kirzel
F. E. Brown
Vina Willis
Ayton, Oio
Daniel C. Willis
North Main Sreet
Charlotte Comner
John Mavon
M. E. Church
Clevenger
Opequon
Wm. M. Atkinson
Washington
T. M McCorkle
Baltimore
E. L. McCorkle
United States Navy
Hotel Evans
HORSEY @ ATWELL
Walham
Elgin
E. Bruce
The
Optician & Jeweler
West Water
Fairmont Avenue
North Avenue
Braddock Heights
Hoover
Water Street
Amherst Street
South Braddock Street
R E.L. Anderson
Aire Ee
Ocean Gove
Colgate’s
Fred. S. Boyd
John B Smith
D. T. Wood
John B. Smith
D T. Wood
New York
Lestown Sterees
Strasburg Junction
Harrisonburg
Spaumion
Ieee - Goxingtom
Te - Ak
Rhint
L. E. Rica
N. Main St
Eichelberg
George Branner
Es Gate
Ephriam Pifer
Frederick
Staunton
Charlesto Harpers Ferry
Eugdelghin
A.m
Thomas Keating
Agt
Cumberland Beer
Braddock
Barwell Supplied
Cumberland Brewing Company
North Main Street
Hable
Qudick
S. H. Hable
Star Clothier
Main and Water Streets
Episcopal Female Institute
Winchester, VA
A. Magill Smith
M. A
Catabone
Wes
Markham
Miller Supply Co
Fairfax College
G. C. Shepard
Gents
R. E. Chelf
Taylor Hotel
Woodward
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Cp Ee
Java
Mi - Remier & Bro
Eloush and
Lot
South
Braddock Street
Arry R. Kern
Braddock St
John H. Snyder
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