Obituaries and local incidents from Over State
Mrs. Maria S. Harrison of Spotsylvania county dies at 70. George W. James of Norfolk county dies at his son Clarence James's Portsmouth home. he was a Confederate veteran. Arthur Martin's house at Tunnaltown West Virginia burned, with $43 cash lost. two children playing with fire blamed. Joseph P. Hawgermale plans a three story business block with a 350 seat opera house in Berkeley Springs West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria S. Harrison
Poward Harrison
Spotsylvania County
George W. James
Norfolk County
Clarence James
Portsmouth
Mahone
Crater
Arthur Martin
Tunnaltown
W. Va
Joseph P. Hawgermale
Berkeley Springs
Blanketing Horses for Cold Weather Care
A historical guide advises blanketing horses only when standing in drafts or rain and after cooling from a workout. It warns against heavy blanketing during work, suggests a staged approach with light then heavy blankets, and emphasizes full body coverage and proper fit for warmth and moisture control.
Hospital Nurse Drowns Herself Near Relay Maryland
The body of Miss Ella R. Hines head nurse at Gundry Sanitarium near Relay Maryland was found about 2 45 yesterday afternoon in the Patapsco River. Authorities say suicide is the likely cause with the method a leap from a suspension bridge along the shore during a mental breakdown. Brother in law William A Lamers and a friend located the body after starting down the river in a boat.
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Ella R. Hines
Gundry Sanitarium
Relay
Patapsco
Miss Hines
Mt Airy Library Plans Meeting At School House
The Mount Airy Library Association will meet at Mt Airy School House next Friday night to elect officers and pay dues for the next year. The program includes a debate on black Exodus and several recitations.
Local Market Prices Show Steady Trading Across Commodities
The local markets today listed steadier prices for crops and poultry. Wheat ranged around 70 to 82 cents, corn at about 32 cents, rice and beans near two dollars per bag, and turkeys priced from 42 to 13 cents per unit.
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Whaedt
Fawcett Gap Notes Residents And Local Happenings
News from Fawcett Gap reports Mr J Hi Newel of Strsburg visiting daughter Mrs Benton Snapp last week. No preaching at St Paul Church due to a funeral at Stephens City. Madam Rumier notes Cupid work in the community and weddings soon anticipated. Holly wreaths and related crafts mentioned amid seasonal activity.
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Fawcett’s Gap
Fawcett Gap
J. Hi. Newel
Strsburg
Benton Snapp
St. Paul
Cassell
Stephens City
Rumier
Spring Farm Clearing for Health and Better Crops
The article urges a husband led spring cleaning of farms to remove vegetable litter, prevent foul air, protect livestock, and boost crop yield. It endorses burning unusable wood, feeding charcoal to swine, spreading ashes on fruit trees, and pruning, ditching, and clearing underbrush before spring plowing for a cleaner, healthier farm and improved appearances.
Early Pasture Management Advises Delayed Grazing
The article argues against early pasture grazing due to low forage quality and soil damage. It advises sowing grasses that start early and keeping animals on dry feed two extra weeks to gain flesh, noting the benefit of a fall rye patch for early spring pasture.
How to Make Axle Grease For Wagons
The recipe lists palm oil tar and plumbago with soda soap. An English Mechanic formula uses tallow palm oil mineral oil plum bago in fine powder melted together and cooled in a covered can. Also notes hurry in spring harms horses and full feed after feeding causes indigestion.
Fragmentary note on Star's want columns and efficacy
A fragmented text laments doubt about the Star newspaper's want columns. The snippet references belief in their efficacy and mentions an individual named Snel in unclear context. The passage shows incomplete lines and garbled spacing.
Weather and Hyomei ad notes for Virginia readers
Cloudy tonight and likely rain on Wednesday forecast for Virginia. An advertising column touts Hyomei as a superior cure for catarrh, claiming physician endorsement, a eucalyptus base, and free refund if it fails to cure. Franck Baker & Son sell with money back guarantee.
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W- Grove
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Weather Forecast
Virginia
Reny
Cork
Jas
Russell
Kinzel
South Market Street
F. Faulkner
Uth Main Street
Clarke County
J. N. Kitchen
White Post
G. Casper Fries
W. M. Jefferson
Rest
Sumac
N Main Street
Winchester
Gardner Hillyard
Gus
Pierce
Opequon
T. F. Fawcett
Fawcett’s
Red Gate
Bethel
M. L. P. Reep
Boyce
R. E. Weir
Bowles
Grey
H. Arthur Hall
Fides
Kremer
Horsey & Atwell
Miller Supply Company
North Main Street
U. S
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
National Bank
P.haddox
Main Street
S. H. Hable
Oden’s
Big Home Store
Santa Claus
California
Codecek
Capitol
Cologna Savage
Notion Department
Formas
Jand
Thos. M. Barr
Gould
D. R. Eskey
Stove &2Nd Steal Range Co
Reuss
Enginehouse Bell
Gray & Sheetz
Mate Outfitt
Oppo. Taylor
Turkeys
George H. Eagle
Bell Phone
Virginia Massey
Wincheser
Middle Road
Miller Supply Co
Ales
Huntsberry’s
Bering Star
Kodaks
Eastman Kodak
Miller’s Drugstore
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