Stogie Gift Sparked Political Row in 19th Century
Ex-Sheriff D. M. Pattie of Madison County hid a stogie given in a campaign by James Hay of the Ohio delegation. The cigar, meant as a pledge in a heated election, surfaced with a memorandum detailing the gift and the pledge not to smoke it until a Democratic president was elected.
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D. M. Pattie
Madison County
Cleveland
White
Hendrick
Pattieay
James Hay
Chia
Tie
Free Delivery Trial at Berryville Va Post Office
Berryville Virginia launches a free mail delivery trial within its corporate limits. An inspector evaluated patrons needs as the plan copies city-scale practice with two daily deliveries at eight in the morning and around three in the afternoon. One carrier will handle postal traffic as business has grown significantly in recent years. Mr. F A Beck of Chicago is registered at a hotel and will stay about two weeks.
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Reid
Sordeage
Shi’ Corgorsties
Winchester
Circuit Court
Clarke County
Valle
Pri
Tinsman
Fred M. Alexander
Millwood
Tg Fm
Berryville
F. A. Beck
Chicago
Lew resident Arch Robinson hosts neighborhood gathering
Arch Robinson of Lew spent last week organizing a debate at Bryarly School House on Friday night. The event, held by local youth, drew a well attended crowd from the neighborhood.
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S Arch Robinson
Lew
Ce Ty
Malligon
Bryarly School
Sprint Produce Company Bankruptcy Notice in Winchester
Notice to creditors of Sprint Produce Company of Winchester Frederick County Virginia that on December 5 1912 the partnership of Ashley Sprint and Frank H Sprint was adjudged bankrupt. First meeting of creditors will be held at Ward and Larrick offices Winchester on December 23 1912 at 10 30 AM.
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Unite States
Virginia
Sprint Produce Co
Sprint Produce Company
Winchester
Frederick
Ward & Larrick
Wingchester
Bank Oss
Grafters in New York Target Public with Fraud Schemes
Government mail inspectors wage a constant fight against promoters of schemes that mislead the public. A 30 year summary shows promoters profited up to 120 million from gullible investors, with about half the gains traced to New York actors.
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New York
Local Coal Dealers Say Supplies Secure This Winter
Staunton coal men report adequate bituminous supplies and steady shipments despite difficulties faced by some cities. Local dealers indicate ample stock and reliable delivery to meet winter demand.
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Staunton
Commemorate Big Explosition Announcement of Papana Pacific stamps
The postmaster general in Washington announces a special set of Papana Pacific commemorative stamps. The stamps measure about 3 4 by 1 16 inches with U.S. Postage and San Francisco 1915. Left border bears laurel and right border a palm, with a circular emblem and scene in a frame at lower center.
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Washington
U.S
San Francisco
Dance to Be Held December 30 for Subscriptions
Large subscription drive linked to a dance event on December 30. R. McGuire, Joo Tong, and L. M. Alien present and promise further details as the organizers prepare for the big dance night.
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Messrs.r
MeGuire Me Joo Tong
Dhavee
Prince Sulkowsky Visits New York Amid Beauty Claims
A fragmentary report describes Prince Sulkowsky of Vienna in New York Town, noting his impression of city women as depicted by newspapers and musing on marriage prospects. The dialogue hints at social spectacle and cross cultural fascination during his visit.
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Salkowsky
New Yeapibial
New York
Prince Stanislaug
Salk
Prince Sulkowsky
Jefferson Town Hotel Closure Report Amid Unclear Timeframe
A fragment notes the Wright hotel in Charlies area of Jefferson Town has closed. Details are incomplete, with missing dates and full location context.
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Jefferson Town
Wright
Charlies Been
How to Bankrupt the Doctors and Cough Remedies Ad
A New York physician quips that doctors would be bankrupt if not for women's thin stockings and shoes. The ad also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, effective cold treatment.
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New York
Chamberlain's
Keeping Feast of Dedication Observed by Local Hebrews
The Hebrew community observes Chanukah, the Feast of Dedication, begun days ago and lasting eight days. It marks the 2 077th year since the Jews reclaimed Jerusalem and rededicated the temple after Antiochus Epiphanes’s siege and profanation.
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Judes -Macerbous
Antiochus
Jerusalem
Linville Minister to Wed Minnie Lowman in December
Invitations were issued by Mr and Mrs Williams of Linville Rockingham County for the marriage of their daughter Minnie Lowman to Rev Alfred Tenes on Thursday December 2 26 at 3:30 in the Linville Christian Church. Rev Mr Andes is a noted minister of the Valley Central Conference.
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Williams
Linville
Rockingham
Marrif
Mise Minnie
Lowman
Alfred Enetes
Andes
Enown
Valley Central Conference
Bess
Wife of Dr Geo Swimley Dies in Martinsburg
Sallie H. Swimley wife of Dr George W. Swimley of Bank, died Sunday evening at Bellock after a long illness. Beside her husband she leaves a 36 year old son Galen at home. Funeral services were held this afternoon and interment followed at Hill Cemetery in Martinsburg.
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Sallie H. Swimley
George W. Swimley
Bankiil
Yelock
Galen
Berom
Columbus
Erkeley County
Martinsburg
Not Guilty of Being Gov. Blease
A fragmentary exchange in a New Yorker lobby shows a Mexican newspaper reader challenging Governor Blease with a firm claim of identity. The brief scene captures tension as the man removes his hat and asserts innocence of the accusation.
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Gov. Blease
Washington
Dee
New Wenator Fall
New
R 201
Fortune Hunters Big Attraction Draws Crowd This Week
Mr. H. E. Stabler promotes The Fortune Hunters as a major attraction at the Auditorium this week. The show, featuring J, opened last evening to strong local interest and entertainment buzz.
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H. E. Stabler
the Fortune
Mle Ae
Figel
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H. PD. Hamilton
Sulzer
New York National Guard
William Verbeck
Hell
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Rebeest
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Baltimore, Md
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Winchester, Va
Union Bank of Winchester
Jas. B. Russell
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Lee R. Grim
Summers
Board OF Direct
Jas. B. Russell, Jas. W. Bowles, A. M. Baker
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Cee Joe
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