James T. Dailey laid to rest in Romney West Virginia
Funeral for James T Dailey prominent Romney resident held at Indian Mound Cemetery with Rev Dr Brooke officiating. Attended by Miss Rebecca Baird among others. Dailey woke with shoulder and arm pain, died before medical aid arrived. He was son of the late Dr R W Dailey and brother of Judge Dailey, married to Mary Heiskell.
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James T
Romney
W. Va
Brooke
Press Church
Indian Mound Etery
Homney
Rebecca Baird
Fort Alou J
Dailey
Far West
Mary Heiskell
J. C. Kiskell
Star's Premium Offer Attracts New Subscribers In Whitacre Area
In Whitacre Virginia a local note reports the Star newspaper’s liberal premium offer to new subscribers is drawing interest. Indiana man Grant Whitacre, relative to the late Jordan Whitacre, is among those sharing the news, as locals discuss the circulation push and meetings led by C C Brannon and C Messick.
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T. A. Scrivener
Read How a Boston Man Healed Chronic Throat Disease
A Boston man credits Hyomel with curing chronic throat and laryngeal issues after other treatments failed. The testimonial notes long prior misery and a five winter whisper, praising the inhaler system as a lasting cure for nasal and bronchial ailments.
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Boston
Kromei
Vatl
Ishamed
Lindsey
South Street
Sela Mase
Winchester
Franck Baver & Son
Asbury Janney Dies in Baltimore at 78
Asbury Janney a Confederate veteran aged 78 died suddenly Monday night at his nephew W F Smith’s Baltimore home after dinner He was born in Loudoun County Virginia and served in A P Hills Brigade as a courier He was briefly a prisoner at Camp Chase For 15 years he lived with his nephew in Baltimore and had relatives in Winchester and Frederick County The funeral was held at Mr Smiths home with Rev William M Ferguson of Walberford Methodist Episcopal Church officiating
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Camp Chase
Janney
Baltimore City
Winchester
Frederick County
Smith
William. M. Ferguson
Walberfook
Episcopal Church
Early holiday shopping bird snags bargain bargains
A sharp shopper spots holiday discounts as retailers roll out sales this season. Clever bargain hunters chase limited offers and doorbusters while storefronts showcase seasonal promotions and gift ideas.
Has Anyone Seen The Great Comet
The article notes rising public interest in Halley’s comet as it nears Earth's vicinity. Observers await a naked eye sighting after earlier reports of a December 11 possible sighting, with the comet traveling over a million miles daily and expected to peak mid May, its tail spanning a third of the sky as Earth passes through it.
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Harley
Solar System
Earth
Harrisonburgers Lose Big in Philadelphia Produce Scheme
Harrisonburg and Rockingham county business leaders face losses from a Philadelphia produce firm that suspended operations. Investors including a $9,000 director and several thousand from relatives watched hopes of quick wealth vanish as dividends faded and old operators like Jim Minhall resurfaced in the tale.
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Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Philadelphia
Jim Minhall
Valley of
Virginia
Wilkes-Barre Mayor Kniffen Visits Winchester Guests
Hon. Lewis P. Kniffen mayor of Wilkes-Barre Pa is hosted by Dr and Mrs W J Whitlock at their home on the Valley pike. He will spend time in Winchester and is noted as a prominent member with many local friends.
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Lewis P. Kniffen
Wilkesbarre
W. J. Whitlock
The
Valley Pike
Kniffen
Winchester
iHe
i#ilks
Liquor Taxes by County and City in the State
A State Auditor report shows 63 counties and cities ban liquor sales or handling. Total licenses paid to the state amount to 359 904 97 with counties contributing 70064 24 and cities 289 837 78. Norfolk city paid 67720 25 and Richmond 79000. Virginia's dispensaries yielded 18546 33.
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Elizabeth City
Norfolk
Norfolk City
Richmond
Virginia
Eggs Begin To Advance In Wholesale Market
The report notes eggs up by 1 cent in the wholesale market with the overall market steady for poultry. Prices for corn, rye, oats, hay and butter are quoted, with several vegetables and green fruits price levels listed by wholesale dealers.
The Golf Joke Revamped by The Parson
A humorous piece features a parson foibles and a caddie in a playful exchange. The narrator claims mind reading while riffing on golf jargon and comic misunderstandings in a light, period voice.
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R-r-r-roe
Migat
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Chicago
Asbury Janney
Wiliam D. Smith
Peyton Street
Tate
Robert
Larrick
Wilmington
Delaware
John B. Hoffman
Cumberland
Nancy Brengle
Stamford, Conn
Thomas S. Gray
Helen ‘Winthrop Gray
Middletown
Lucile Faulkner
Howard S. Nulton
Harrisonburgers
Ted
RAYO
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Eastman’s
Gillette
Richard Hudnut
PA Hiller
Cope Arote
Geo. W. Kurtz
Valley of Va
Footer’s Dye Works
Maryland
C. A. Heller & Co
Agts
Scheuer’s
Berryville, Va
Front Royal, Va
R.M. Swimley & Bro
H. W. Clowe, I Jr
West Piccadilly Street
Shenandoah Velley National Bank
Winchester and Washington City Railway Company
Franck Baker & Son
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