Edith M. Wale Granted Divorce From John A. Wale
Edith M. Wale obtained an absolute divorce from John A. Wale who deserted her after July 1897 marriage in Cumberland Maryland. She claimed destitution and eventual move to Winchester four years ago to support herself and her case for restoring her maiden name Edith M. Wilson. The court noted abandonment and lack of contact from the husband who has not explained his whereabouts or intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith M. Wale
Nerecina
John A. Wale
Sayer
Tayeine
Edith M. Wilson
Cumberland
Yingigs
Methodist Eepiscopal
Wale
Buffalo
Winchester
Cluriéus Condensations and Notable Modern Inventions
A mixed slice of early 20th century topics covers engines with 900 horsepower, a bird reputed to reach 360 mph, rising use of gas and electric plants, Adelina Patti’s era concerts with camellias tossed, South Dakota women’s suffrage progress, Mona Wilson’s Home Office appointment on factory safety, forestry receipts near 2 million dollars, Italian boat builders testing concrete ships, and a steel ice production method using dipping in molten salts and iron for bluing followed by petroleum drying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelina Patti
Rian
Kate
Casper
Weed
South Dakota
Vessey
Mona. Wilson
England
Home Office
Federal Forestry Service
National Forest
Ageregatine
The Feel of Riches as Carnegie Reflects on Wealth
Carnegie, famed for wealth and sensitivity to poverty, speaks of a dreamlike state at his namesake $22 million institute in Pittsburgh. He admits a paradox of ownership and loss, suggesting riches carry inner woe and elude full understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Pittsburg
Mr. Carnegie
Aladdin
Nything
Andy
New Aprs Globe
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Winchester Writer
Jacob He Hinyard of 6068 Kent Street Winchester Virginia says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back pain and urinary troubles after a kidney injury twenty years ago. He bought them at Franck Baker and Son Drug Store and recommends their continued use. Poster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean ‘Hianey
Winchester Cid
Jacob He ‘Hinyard
Kent Street
Winchester
Dean
Mdoan
Franck Baker &° Sdn
Doan
Milburn Co.jn
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan's
Unlucky Christmas Folklore Cited From Manuscript
A curious old song preserved in a British Museum manuscript suggests Christmas on Saturday was unlucky while Sunday was lucky. The lines warn of sorrow and hardship if Christmas falls on Saturday, predicting famine and misfortune for fruit and corn and other woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Museum
Weather forecast for Virginia cold spell continues
Special to Te Star reports the Weather Bureau forecast for Virginia through the next 24 hours. Generally fair but continued cold tonight and Thursday. Potomac and Shenandoah rivers remain high and frozen over in many places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
Builletinea
Weather Bureau
Collow
Thurglay
Potomac
Shenandoah
Rock Khon Notes and Local Holiday Events
The item notes Rock Khon visiting Winchester for an extensive trip to northern cities with Mrs Good expected home around January 10. It mentions Christmas entertainments at the Christian church on Christmas Eve and at Shiloh on Christmas night, plus social visits among local residents including Mrs Julin Rosenberger and Mat, Mary Good, and John W. Good relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John W. Good
Henry Good
Mies Rodgers To Sing at Christmas Eve Service
In Pittsburgh, Blanche Rodgers will perform a soprano solo at a Christmas program hosted by a southern church center. The event takes place Thursday evening with plans publicized by Briges Music-Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodit
Tnstown
Blanche’ Rodgers
Pitt
Poumarede's Discharge and a Teacher's Burden
A French teacher, Poumarede, is discharged after being seen playing cornet at a dance for three francs a night. He explains to pupils that he has a wife and child, earns 60 francs monthly, and faces hardship from a severe winter and illness. He confesses the temptation of buying a costly doll for his daughter Ninette but chose duty over desire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Poumarede
Chatea Don Fléars
d'Espaignagy
S'Hspaignac
Poumaféde
Poumarede
Frances
Ts Toys
Ninette
Lack of Foresight and Frosty Banter in Local Chats
Humor notes poke at Christmas prep and witty exchanges among Mrs. Smart-Gracious Mrs. Mowe Mrs Wise and others. Quips touch on alimony talk dry remarks and coats being worn as winter nears.
Xmas Marriage Licenses Issued
Among the marriage licenses at the county clerk’s office today were Daniel Dehaven and Ada M. Ruble Quichter of Daniel Ruble. Charles M. Lockhart and Delcie Yarmer of George Farmer of Gofe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Dehaven
Henry Debhaven
Ada M. Ruble
Daniel Ruble
Charles M. Lockhart
Beverley Lockhart
Delcie Yarmer
George Farmer
Gofe
Market Report from Wholesale Centers
The report lists wholesale quotes for wheat at 1.20 per bushel, corn around 3.25, baled hay at 12 to 13, rye about 0.75, and flour retailing between 0.85 and 0.64. It also notes cornmeal 2.00 and millfeed near 1.40. Turkey prices appear marked at 19 in the final line.
Many Demands For Duvall and Dunn
The Frederick county auctioneers Duvall & Dunn are praised for strong demand as they remain busy for months. Their success is described as evidence of their high regard and they are labeled the “live auctioneers” of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duvall & Dunn
Frederick County
Band Organ Sold at Public Auction in Stewart Street Rink
The band organ in the Stewart street rink was declared void at a public auction by trustee R Gray Williams this afternoon. George H. Kinzel bought the organ for $387.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Street
R. Gray Williams
Rink
George H. Kinzel
Mrs Fuller Visited Baltimore Relatives on Long Stay
Mrs William McP Fuller traveled to Baltimore for an extended visit to her mother in law and daughter at 208 West Franklin Street, staying with Mr and Mrs B G Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McP. Fuller
Baltimore
B.—G._Harris
West
Franklin Street
Tee Fe
Keeping- Mappy Wisdom on mood and self management
A reflective note on choosing cheerfulness despite imagined grievances. The piece likens melancholy to fate and urges self watchfulness as if guiding a person’s own conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir John Lub Sock
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Mies Rodgers
Briges
George O. Baker
Joax
Hosax
Mr. Hicks
Mrs. Hickson
Miex Rilwanse
Mr. Kutting
ANCE
Tom
Papa
Hilm
Grace
Xmas
Market Report
Duvall
Dunn
Meer A. Hoteliers
Chard F. Souses
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