Local Retail Opening and Social Notes
Miller Supply Co. announces a new line of 5 A robes and blankets for stables. Horsey & Atwell invite shoppers to select gifts and reserve them for Christmas. Notable visits include Mr John Keating of Cumberland and Miss Nannie Grimes heading to Washington for a stay, with Attorney James P. Whitacre off to New York for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Supply Co
John Keating
Cumberland
Farmers & Merchants’ National Bank
Benjamin G. Harris
Baltimore
Winchester
Nannie Grimes
Washington
James P. Whitacre
New York
Bettie W. Conrad Returns From Southern Visit
Miss Bettie W. Conrad came back today from a trip to Richmond to visit Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bryan and friends in Norfolk. Mr. J. H. Gephart of York Pa. registered at the Hotel Evans. Christmas gift ideas urged from Horsey Atwell furnishing stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bryan
Richmond
Norfolk
J. H. Gephart
York
Evans
Mose Farr
Bluemont
Lula Smallwood
Powers
Thomas Reynolds
Lemon Fries
Leesburg Fights to Extend Her Limits
A Loudoun Circuit Court special term in Leesburg heard Leesburg's request for extending corporate limits. Judge Bennett Gordon presided, Judge E. S. Turner was disqualified. The proposed ordinance would add outlying sections, raise population by hundreds and taxable values by about 75000. Opposition arose and no decision was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Loudoun County
Leesburg
R. H. Tebbs
Bennett Gordon
Fifth Judicial Circuit
E. 8. Turner
Warrenton
Vinol Promoted as Blood Builder by Local Drug Gist
An unsigned notice touts Vinol as a cod liver based tonic that builds blood and strength, aiding recovery and digestion. Franck Baker & Son advertise as sole agents in Winchester with broad sale in towns, while local society items list visits, hunting trips, and a death of 21 year old William Wells at Cedar Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Baker
Franck Baker & Son
Vinci
Dolar
Vincl
Winchester
Vinol
Mrs Smith Sues for Absolute Divorce in Virginia
Mrs Carlyle Herbert Smith of Baltimore filed for an absolute divorce from Courtland H. Smith in Ch ar lottes County Virginia. The suit is returnable next Monday with hearings likely in chambers before Judge Charles E Nicol. The couple married in Baltimore in 1899 and resided at the Hampton Stock Farm near Alexandria. Both are prominent in Maryland and Virginia society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Carlyle Herbert Smith
Baltimore
Charia County East
Courtland H. Smith
Maryland National Guard
Mr. Smith
Hampton Stock Farm
Charles E. Nicol
Hyomei Promises Cough Cold Cure With Pocket Climate
Ad claims Hyomei is the sole remedy for catarrh and a lung healing climate in a vest pocket. It touts simple use four breaths daily to destroy germs and purify blood with ozone, selling a complete outfit for $1 with extra bottles at 50c and a refund if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Pranck Baker
Son
Virginians Granted Patents Include Typewriter and Watch Charm
Washington report lists Virginians receiving patents this week. B S Belcher Hockman J D James Pulaski filler M J Payne Staunton typewriter W E Raney Norfolk spoon G T Wickes Covington Coke level ing machine T F Wilkinson Richmond tag B A Richardson Jr Norfolk design for badge K F Savage Norfolk design for watch charm or similar article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S. Belcher
Hockman
J. D. James
Pulaski
M. J. Payne
Staunton
W. E. Raney
Norfolk
G. T. Wickes
Covington
T. F. Wilkinson
Richmond
B. A. Richardson, Jr
K. F. Savage
Assistant Postmaster at Martinsburg Charged With Misappropriation
Charles H. White, Martinsburg assistant postmaster for six years, is charged with a $1,200 shortage in his post office accounts. An investigation by Postmaster Clohan and Postoffice Inspector Allen concluded today. White claims the shortage is overstated. The incident alarms local residents familiar with his nine years in the city. White, native of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, was appointed with support from Senators Quay and Elkins. He is married with six children. Mrs. Omar Stickley of Strasburg visits Mrs. Wisecarver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Martinsburg
Charles H. White
Clohan
Allen
White
Bedford County
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Senator Elkins
West Virginia
Doll's Bazar Christmas Sale at Courthouse Hall
Charity event offering home made candies and Christmas presents on December 8 starting at 3 PM in Courthouse Hall. Proceeds support local welfare efforts. Includes decorative items and gift ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courthouse Hall
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Horsey & Atwell
Ness
Castoria
Franck Baker & Sop
Fall River
Ss. S. Thomas
E. W. Singhass
Emma Carroll
Megs
Walter Lloyd
Chas
Wynkoop
Rae
Sam Taylor
George Coffman
Mary Morrison
Berryville
Smallwood
Berry’s Ferry
J. M. H. Clagett
E. G Butler
Rose Johnson
T. M. Reede
Mount Afry
Charles Castleman
Gaylord
Kate Woodward
Jake Childs
Jefferson County
Lenge
Moses Starkey
Charles Sotler
J. A. Bryan
Wiliam Wells
Henry Wells
Cedar Hill
This County
Cedar
Mrs. Smith
Virginia Tuffman
the Star
Aepaern
Horsey & Atwell Men’s
Toggery N. Main St
Winchester, Va
Shenandoah U. S
Valley Nat. Bank
Virginia
Farmers ' and Merchants Nat’s Bank
U.S
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Court House
J. P. Haddox
Garpner ‘Dirhann
Milier Supply Company
Deirabie
Braddouce Ana Cork
William Rfr
Willis
J. P. Paire North Market St
McKim Diffenderfer
South Market Street
North W
Shineton Srees
Bath
Turter H. McGire
Canvo-siers
Feamer
Quick Sioux Pub
South Braddock Street
W. Wm
Jefferson
Rest
Geo. Windell
Monmouth
Hansbrough & Carter
Report Daily
Messrs. Davis & Davis
Ing
Omar Stickley
Strasburg
Martin Wisecarver
OPEN
T. J. Lindamond
Corner of
Baw
Sné
Cork Sn
Kernstown Markets
Asa Crisman
S. H. Hable
Leading Star Clothier, Hatter and Firnisher
COR. Main and Water Sts
P.S
Huntsberry
BIG Home Store
California
T. M. Barr
Getgray Mail Outfitters
Griffon Brand
Kash
Kredit
Eskey
W. Wai
Reuss
Bell
Wave
Capper
West Water Strait
Fred. S. Boyd
Cor
Main & Wser
Mise
Mary Capper
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