Sewerage system urged to replace cess pools in Virginia city
Mr. Shirley Carter, chair of the common council finance committee, argues a sewer system is cheaper than cess pools. He notes cess pools are costly to pump and maintain, fill dangerously, and foul streets, while sewer connections would reduce annual costs and rentals for many residents. (Continued on page 4.)
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Shirley Carter
The
Common Council
Star
Tan
Mr. Carter
Carter
Merited Promotion For C. W. Spellman
The Jacksonville Times Union notes Charles W. Spellman has been promoted from assistant cashier to chief clerk at Florida’s Windsor hotel for his faithful service. John W. Murnan, formerly night clerk, becomes assistant cashier, filling Spellman’s vacated post. Irias shoppers urged to buy at Hable’s during final week.
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Charles ‘W. Spellman
M .Conway
Winchester
Jacksonville
Fla
Times-Union
Charles W. Spellman
Windsor
Florida
Spellman
John W. Murnan
the Windsor
Warde Delivers Stirring Shakespeare Lecture in Auditorium
Frederick Warde, famed Shakespearian actor, spoke on Shakespeare and Some of Shakespeare's Fools at Shenandoah Valley Academy. The lecture praised stage craft, urged reading plays for story first, and highlighted Warde’s rich voice and interpretive skill. Robert Dunbarton filed this report.
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Frederick Warde
Shakespeare
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Academy
Roszel
Barrett
Warde
Edwin Booth
Jago
Yarrick
Honatio
Robert Dunbarton
Masked Carnival at New Rink Goes Past Midnight
A masked carnival at the new rink on December 31 features skating late into the night with extra music. Attendees are urged to wear costumes and join the festive event.
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New Rink
Block Party at New Rink Offers Cash for Turkeys and More
Sprint Producer Company invites entries for a block party prize at the new rink. Highest cash price paid for all turkeys chickens ducks and geese delivered between the 12th and 19th of this month.
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Iptf
Sprint Producer Company
Washington Sunday Star Ad Roundup and Seasonal Sale
A compact listing noting a Christmas sale promotion by TEABEE'S with emphasis on limited time opportunity. Includes reference to a long running sale from 36 years and Sunday edition context. No specific events, dates, or people detailed in the readable text.
Major Samuel J. C. Moore Dies at 75 in Berryville
Major Samuel J. C. Moore longtime Clarke County judge and Berryville leader dies at home after ten days with paralysis. Born in Jefferson County Virginia he served as mayor bar commissioner chancery judge and Confederate Army officer under Stonewall Jackson. Survived by seven children and several half-siblings with funeral set for Grace Episcopal Church Berryville Monday at 3 o'clock.
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Samuel J.C. Moore
Berryville
Samuel J. C. Moore
Clarke County
Major Moore
Virginia
Thomas Alexander Moore
Jefferson County
Moore
States
Clarke County Rifles
Stonewall” Jackson
Jackson
Louisiana
Bee
Thomas G Spradlin Dies In Lynchburg
Friends in Winchester report the death of Thomas G Spradlin at his Lynchburg Virginia home after two months of illness. He was 61 and leaves a widow and nine children, most of whom live in Winchester. A printer and proofreader, he worked with the Eddy Press and later with J P Behl Publishing Company. He resided with Mrs Belle Noonan on North Braddock Street during his Winchester years.
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Winchester
Thomas G. Spradlin
Lynchburg
Spradlin
Eddy Press
J. P. Behl Publishing Company
Belle Noonan
North Braddock Street
No-sweeping fashion sale promise from Aptt. ad
After you have looked at all the clothing in town, then look at mine. If you are not thoroughly satisfied I will save you money on a suit or overcoat. I guarantee style and make-up and offer savings from 5c to 2.50. Yours for success Aptt.
Rum War Moves Toward Norfolk and Portsmouth
Reports from Norfolk indicate petitions are circulating in Norfolk and Portsmouth to gather voter names for local option elections. Attorney J. Sydney Smith of the Anti-Saloon League neither confirms nor denies the report. The anti-saloon forces remain buoyed by Suffolk's victory and expect local option elections in Norfolk and Portsmouth regardless of petition status.
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Norfolk
Portsmouth
J. Sydney Smith
Anti-Saloon League
Suffolk
Incomes of Horsey & Atwell Discontinued
Public notice states the old style firm of Horsey and Atwell will be discontinued and the business continued in the same location under W. C. Horsey & Co.
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Horsey & Atwell
Fuure
W. C. Horsey & CO
People’s Bargain Store Ad with Varied Goods
Advertisement lists Florida oranges at 20 cents a dozen and 40 varieties of dandy fruit at 10 cents per pound. Also promotes horse blankets robes covers storm fronts and cash airs in a sale by Hillyard Lewis successors to Miller Supply Co.
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Florida
People's Bargain Store
Hillyardr& Lewis
Tp-Tt
Miller Sup
William C. Lewis dies after pneumonia at Capon Bridge
Cross Roads Va December 19 William C Lewis longtime Capon Bridge resident and Confederate veteran died December 16 at his home after a brief pneumonia illness He served from 1861 to 1865 in the Thirty third Virginia Regiment Stonewall Brigade saw 62 battles and was wounded seven times He is survived by four brothers three sisters and four sons Funeral services were held at Fairview Lutheran Church conducted by Rev Neel and burial followed in Fairview Cemetery
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Cross Roads
William C. Lewis
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Lewis
J. Taylor Lewis
Apple Ridge
George
Nathan H
Sidloks
Sanne Birbaugh
David H. Sirbaugh
Arthur Braithwaite
John A
Arthur
Elmer
Albert Fewe
Fairview Lutheran Church
FF. Neel
Property Listing at 413 Braddock Street West Side
Two story dwelling located at 413 South Braddock Street on the west side. Terms apply through Hansbrough & Carter.
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South Braddock Street
Hansbrough & Carter
Minstrels Tonight at Market Street Rink Ad
A Market Street rink promotes The Minstrels Tonight with funny dances and drill. An accompanying note mentions skating and a music carnival news item for New Year night.
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Market St. Rink
Ipit
Dunbarton Hotel Ad Seeks Fresh Trade for Turkey Season
An early 20th century notice from the Dunbarton Hotel on 623 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC advertises rooms for ladies and gentlemen at 60 and 75 cents and a dollar. It also notes a separate barter offer from George N Fries formerly of Winchester seeking to buy fat turkeys until the 20th with G W Ramsburg also listed.
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Dunbarton Hotel
Pennsylvania Avenue
N. W
Washington D.C
Georgen, Fries
Winchester
Desirable Winchester Liveries For Sale At Right Price
Classified ad highlights immediate possession liveries in Winchester via Shea Valley Realty Co and successors to Miller Super. Includes Molasses and confections suppliers Orndoff & McVicar, Holly orders for Christmas, and overstock clothing sale with ten percent discounts offered through December subscriptions.
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Winchester
Shea Valley Realty Co
Dr Clara Scott Foes Abolishing Current Events Critique
A Nabob of opinion ridicules strict moralists while praising fairy tales and Christmas customs. The piece condemns the stance of Rev Dr McArthur on Christmas trees and Santa Claus, mocking zeal and labeling it a dangerous blunder of President Roosevelt era. The column hints at broader cultural clashes and mentions the Hains trial.
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Clara Scott
Roosevelt
Nemo
Kriss Kingle
Dr. McArthur
Santa Claus
John J Sloat Buys Apple Orchard
John J Sloat of Shenandoah Valley National Bank buys an 18 acre apple orchard from Hunter N Kern on the Middle road near the Valley pike two miles south of town in the Bromley estate area. The price is about 112 dollars per acre. Sloat may build a house next spring but no definite decision has been made yet.
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Johnn. Sloat
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Hunter N. Kern
Middle Road
Valley Pike
Bromley
Apple Belt
Sloat
Christmas Treat at Braddock Street Church Sunday School
The Braddock Street Methodist Church South Sunday school will hold a Christmas entertainment next Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the church. The program will feature music and readings and every child will receive a present.
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Braddock Street
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Washington Star and Magazinea family paper for all
The notice advertises a general family paper with clean reliable entertainment and attractive illustrations available through all dealers.
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Washington Star and Magazine
All Dealers
Turkeys Wanted at M Barks Spee
Short classified notice seeks turkeys for sale or purchase at a local Spee address. reads terse and uses period style of a small-town ad.
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M. Barks
Spee
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