Surprise Party At J. D. Wrights In Bloom Virginia
In Bloom Virginia on December 23 young residents held a surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. J D Wrights home. Guests included Gertrude Himelright Martha White Dorthea Miller Eva Miller Arena Clowser Mary Hulver Amy Orndorf Arthur Snapp Ivan Miler Carson Allemong Raymond Gilbert Stanley Gilbert Cornelius Snapp Lee Lamp Bryan Richard. Several townsfolk are noted visiting relatives and recovering from illnesses with local families hosting gatherings and visits across the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Wright
Gertrude Himelright
Martha White
Dorthea Miller
Eva Miller
Arena Clowser
Mary Hulver
Amy Orndorf
Arthur Snapp
Ivan Miler
Carson Allemong
Raymond Gilbert
Stanley Gilbert
Cornelius Snapp
Lee Lamp
Bryan Richard
Local residents visit neighbors in Star Tannery area
Mrs. Luther Brill of Star Tannery was in the locality recently. Miss Bva Miller spent Sunday at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Bean
Arena Crowser
Anna Oondorff
Eva Cammer
Forest Glen
Will
J. Ow. Mammer
Marth Glen
Luther Brill
Star Tannery
Bva Miller
Arthur Miller
Bartonville News Items Reflect Local Movements and Illnesses
Bart ons ville Va December 23 Mr Claude Reid and family moved to Timberville and Maynard Hook takes charge of the Good place. Marvin Renals returns from Maine. Helen Punk shows pneumonia improvement. Various residents visit kin and shop in Winchester. Christmas treat planned for Sunday school at 19 o clock. Lee Rogers buys a motorcycle but road conditions hinder use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartonville, Va
Claude Reid
J. N. Good
Timberville
Maynard Hook
Marvin Renals
Maine
Fases Hack
Resinol Heals Chronic Itching Claim From 1913 Ad
New York woman states skin itch persisted six to seven months until using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. She reports rapid relief and lasting cure. The testimonial praises quick, easy relief at low cost and invites free trial sizes. The ad urges readers to purchase through druggists. Also mentions local water project plans near Haymarket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Celia Kleinman
Columbia St
Miss Kleinman
Dept. KK
Resinol
Baltimore
School Children Ready For Xmas
Winchester public schools closed for Christmas holidays and will reopen January 4 1915 at 9 o clock. John Kerr School area known for last class session before Santa Claus visits. Holiday marks the longest recess besides summer vacation with pupils giving gifts to teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Santa Maus
Scott's Emulsion for Bronchial Cough Relief
Advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a forty year proven tonic for bronchial coughs and bronchitis. It claims to drive out the cold, ease mucous obstruction, relieve chest pain, and build strength in enfeebled membranes. Produced by Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Connecting Link For Valley Pike
Preliminary surveys are finished and work will start in spring on 22 miles of macadam road forming a connecting link between Washington and the Valley pike. The new turnpike company plans to raise 150000 dollars in stock at 100 dollars par. The line runs from Buckland on the Fauquier and Prince William line through Gainsville Stonehouse and Centerville to Fairfax courthouse with Haymarket to be included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wainlilias
Washington
Valley Pike
New Turnpike Company
Fauquier and
Prince William
Buckland
Gainsville
Stonehouse
Centerville
Fairfax Courthouse
Haymarket
Disease a Greater Peril Than Bullets
Winter brings pneumonia risks as exposure in cold and rain weakens the body. Germs may be carried by many in good health but invade the lungs when defenses are lowered, and prevention or cure is sought through unspecified remedies.
Amyl Kijo and Kijo-Ine Promoted for Health
An advertisement urges use of Amyl Kijo and Kijo-Ine to prevent and treat diseases including colds diphtheria and pneumonia. It claims the products saved lives after doctors said prognosis was death and recommends nightly inhalation and bath use. Pricing listed as 50c and 1.00 per bottle along with Germacide Jelly for catarrh.
Christmas decorations crafted by pupils across town schools
Pupils in various rooms purchased presents at local stores and dressed school rooms with tasteful Yule tide greens. Decorations include a range of shapes and Christmas scenes drawn on lackboards, reflecting festive school spirit.
Osborne Accepted Call to Harrisonburg Rectorate
Rev Herbert S Osborng of Virginia has accepted the rector position at Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church in Harrisonburg starting March 1915. He succeeds Rev John L Jackson who moves to Charlottesville. Osborng, 34, native of Leesburg, is a Washington and Lee graduate and comes highly recommended by church dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert S Osborng
of &Isoria
Washingon and Lee University
Piscopal Theological Seminary
Mr. Osborne
Leesburg
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darker Grays
Grand mother’s home remedy revived as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy becomes popular in drug stores at about 50 cents a bottle. The ready product claims to darken gray hair, add luster, and prevent dandruff itching scalp and falling hair when applied with a comb or brush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Funeral of Matilda Catherine Estep in Millwood Va
Funeral services for Mrs Matilda Catherine Estep wife of Kilman Estep were held at the Millwood Baptist Church with Rev T D D Clark officiating. She was 85 and interred at Old Chapel graveyard. Born June 23 1829 in Edinburg Shenandoah County she was a charter church member and mother of eight. Her husband was a longtime stage driver between Millwood and Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Old Chapel
Estep
Husband
Millwood
Winchester
Mrs. Estep
Edinburg
Shenandoah County
John A. Fry
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad Promotes Relief
Dr. J. T. R. Neal of Greenville South Carolina touts Foley Kidney Pills as unmatched after 30 years of experience. The ad claims the pills relieve backache kidney and bladder ailments and come in 50 cent and one dollar sizes. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. R. Neal
Greenville
Banks Close Christmas Day Notices in 1914
Christmas Day affects banking with Union Bank of Winchester and Shenandoah Valley National Bank closing Friday December 25. Payments on paper maturing then are accepted Saturday December 26, 1914. The notices name cashiers LEE R. GRIM and JOHN W. RICE and reference local banks in Winchester and Shenandoah Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee R. Grim
Union Bank of Winchester
John ‘W. Rice
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Sn An Ennian
Cather Parmers
Foley Cathartic Tablets praised by Georgia man
Gore Georgia resident P A Morgan used Foley Cathartic Tablets and praised their effects claiming they thoroughly elivised his system, made him feel new, kept the stomach sweet, liver active, and bowels regular. They are sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
P. A. Morgan
Foley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Heller’s
Etta
Annie Grim
Bloom, Va
Lula Coop R
Lydia Frye
Gertrude
Himelright
Wartha White
Jacob Crabill
Charles Frye
J. J. Frye
Frank Gilbert
John White
Bellhone
John C. Cather
County Court House
North Market Street
Kent Street
Baker & Co
Market Street
W. W. Wall
Taylor Wall
Harry Wall
Mary 2. Barr, Grace W. Kerr
Initia Wall
Bartonville
Helen Punk
H. A. Funk
Wents
Robert Hockman
Robert
Frank W
Shenk
Mire
Florenc
Finks
N. J. Rogers
Misa Sallie Grove
J. H. Beaver
Java
Opeduon
Lee Rogers
Re. R. F. Reid
Margaret Funke
Ween Buckland and
Sion
John Kerr School
Amyl
Amyl-Kijo Chemical Co
S. Loudoun St
Winchester, Va
Weaver Pianos
Rice’s
N. Main
Harrisonburg
Upad Thestar
Grandma
Tion Oeele
Triangle
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Ry Ad
M. C. Estep
Millswood, Va
Mrs. Matilda
Catherine Estep
Mr. Dilmon
D Estep
Millwood Baptist Church
Rev
T. D D. Clark
Win
Kilman Estep
Shenandoah Valley
Rock & Poultry
Bee Dee Stock Medicine Company
Cuattanooga
Tenn
H. & W. Seabright
Elgin
Railroad Standard
F. R. Crane
South Main St
BIG Homestore
Jones’ Creamery
W. M. Fletcher
Woodward’s
S. Main St
Jenkins & Dunlap
J. C. Hale
Tern
Groce Bros. Department Store
the Lion Bank of Winchester
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