Whitmore dies in Berkeley at 21 after TB illness
Boyd C. Whitmore son of Justice George A. Whitmore of Ridgeway Berkeley county West Virginia died Thursday after a ten month tuberculosis illness. He is survived by his father four sisters and three brothers and was interred at Payne's Chapel graveyard after services at 11 o'clock. Friends express sympathy to Judge Whitmore and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Whitmorre
Ridgeway
Berkeley
W. Va
Ted
Judge Whitmore
Beulah Myers
Lora Snyder
Grace Roberts
Myrtle Whitmore
H. P. Whitmore
Charlestown
R. R. Whitmore
Rest
G. Wilson Whitmore
Payne's Chapel
Frank Strother
Whitmore
Congress To Vote On Woman Suffrage
SMARLINGTON Dec 28 Chairman Hetty of the house rules committee said the Mondell woman suffrage resolution will not be voted on before mid January. He added the house would not act before January 10 and the body will rest after rejecting the Hobson prohibition resolution. Opponents argue suffrage and prohibition should be decided by the states. the Democrats oppose the suffrage measure and it will require two thirds to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smarlington
Hetty
House Rules Committee
Democratic
Public Sale of Dwelling and Warehouse in Winchester Virginia
A public sale will be held at the county courthouse steps in Winchester Virginia on Saturday January 9 1915. The property includes a three story brick dwelling with a two story back building facing North Market Street and a rear lot, plus a two story frame warehouse on the west side of Market Street with coal sheds and driveways. The dwelling features a double parlor a dining room pantry kitchen four large main rooms and two halls on the second floor and two unfinished attic rooms on the third floor with modern heating and conveniences. The warehouse fronts Market Street and backs Kent Street with a 15 foot alley at the rear. They describe previous use as a complete mill for grinding feed meal with an electric motor ready for operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Street
North Market Street
Baker &Co
Market Street
Harriman Will Leaves Small Estate for Widow
J Borden Harriman who died December 1 in Washington D C left an estate valued at not more than 6000 with real property under 1000 and personal effects not exceeding 6000. Florence J Harriman widow and Frank L Polk named executors. Miss Ethel Harriman listed among heirs in probate petition. Mrs Harriman serves on President Wilsons industrial relations commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nhith Plains
N. Y
J. Borden Harriman
New York
Washington, D. C
Florence J. Harriman
Harriman
Frank L. Polk
Corporation Counsel
New York City
Notable Lectures Planned at Handley Library Series
The Handley library lecture committee outlines a diverse series. Dr. Alphoriso Smith opens tonight with belles lettres, while Dr. Harvey Wiley will lecture on practical conservation of human life, likely late January. Astronomer Mr. Garrett Serviss speaks in February with visual experiments, and Leslie’s war correspondent will present after returning from the front. George R. Wendling plans a talk in April or May, with two physics demonstration lectures to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
Alphoriso Smith
Harvey W. Wiley
United States
Garrett
Serviss
Leslie’s Weekly
George R. Wendling
Foley Company Offer Promises Trial Pack of Remedies
A Cleveland style ad invites readers to mail five cents with their name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a three trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Carthartic Tablets. Sold in towns by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Frederick County Land by Deed of Trust Sale Notice
Trustees will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester Court House at 12 o’clock noon on Saturday January 23 1915 a 22 acre tract with 2 roads in Frederick County Virginia on Bufflick Road adjoining the lands of Pa M Grim and others. One third cash the rest in two payments with interest and a title policy. sale by Ww. Bowen Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wall
H. H. Parsons
Frederick County
Virginia
W Otter
Court House
Winchester
Bufflick
Pa M
Clinton Grim
Ve. Mems
Resinol Clears Ugly Pimples Simple Home Routine
An old advertisement extols Resinol as a cheap simple solution for pimples and blackheads. It advises washing with soap and hot water, applying Resinol Ointment for ten minutes, then rinsing with hot and cold water to close pores. Claims include rapid antiseptic relief and smoother skin, with free trial requests by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bekimore
Clarke Social Notes Highlight Holiday Visits in Berryville
Berryville notes record visiting families and travelers over the holidays including Charles F. McGuire and Horace Smithey with their sons from Hoboken and Washington, holidays at Rose Hill, plus trips from Minden and Berkeley Springs. Local hostesses such as Mrs. J. B. Harnesberger and Miss Mary Washington Gold host gatherings with a recipe party auction bridge and a dance at The Knoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville, Va
Charles F. McGuire and Son
Hoboken, N. J
Horace Smithey and Son
Washington, D. C
Rose Hill
W. R. Gregg
Edward Wall
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Mary Washington Gold
Ellwood
J. R. Elder
Shockeysville Notes Reflect Local Happenings and Death
SHOCKEYSVILLE NOTES SHOCKEYSVILLE Va Dec 28 Mrs Baxter Kerns teaching the school with 18 20 pupils. Community mourns Mira Archer wife of Rev C C Archer pastor. Miss R B Shockey visits Elk Garden W Va then returns home. N H Shockey of Glengary and Carson Whitacre of Siler visit. Nimrod Adams of Siler and Kilmer Luttrell with Thomas Luttrell Martinsburg hunt. Elmer Luttrell returns from apple packing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Kerns
Shockeysville
Mira
Archer
C. C. Archer
Methodist Episcopal Church
Elmer Luttrell
John Miller
N. H. Shockey
Glengary W. Va
Carson Whitacre
Siler, Va
BE. J. Whitacre
Funeral for Mrs William Michael Held by Church
Rev. P. J. Lawrence returned from Berkeley Springs West Virginia where he preached the funeral of Mrs. William Michael a highly esteemed Christian and long time United Brethren Church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Lawrence
Berkeley
Springs
W. Va
William Michael
United Brethren Church
Winchester Christmas Dance at Hotel Jack Attendance High
A Christmas dance hosted by Winchester ladies at the new Hotel Jack attracted a large crowd on Friday night. Music by the Winchester orchestra filled the venue from nine to midnight with many out of town guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Jack
Christmas Star Appears In Southeast Mornings
The article notes Venus, the morning star, visible in the southeast from about dawn, between 6 and 7, described as bright as the moon and sky clear in winter. It hints at a Christmas connection and explains Venus will fade after New Year’s, with visibility sometimes until 9 am.
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Venus
Gets Good Profit From His Sheep
Farmer Frank McAfee of Middleway sold thirty lambs from eighteen ewes in June at 5.00 per head and eighteen lambs sold Saturday as progeny of the same ewes. Lambs weighed 56 pounds and brought 7 cents a pound. Wool from the ewes added to a total of 296 dollars, nearly ten dollars per sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McAfee
Middleway
Jameson
Rumsey Memorial plans advance in Shepherdstown
The Rumseyan Society has moved toward erecting a memorial to James Rumsey in Shepherdstown next year. West Virginia lawmakers previously appropriated funds for the project. Noted artists and reputable firms are competing for the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumseyan Society
Shepherdstown
James Rumsey
West Virginia
Best Laxative for Children Promoted Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the best gentle laxative for children. It claims pleasant taste, no griping, and no opiate or narcotic, priced fifty cents to one dollar per bottle with a free trial offer from Dr W B Caldwell at 461 Washington St Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St. Monticello
Iinois
Grim marriage ties Refuge scene to year end
Refuge Va December 28 report notes the marriage of Mr and Mrs Olver L Grim and Miss Evelyn Sargent at Reliance parsonage by Rev J C Myers. The item also lists visits and moves among local families including Gardner and Grim relatives and attendees at a December 23 sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Refuge
Olver L. Grim
Evelyn Sargent
Reliance Parsonage
J. C. Myers
Minnie Gardner
Elizabeth Hwing
Stephens City
George Welsh
Middletown
James L. Gardner
Johnn H. Gardner
Belva Gardner
Mma Conner
Rosa Ogden
Violet Pence
Robert L. Arbuckle
Bartonville
Luther Grim
Reuben Beatty
Hilda McCauley
Anapias G. Stelle
Mra
J. J. Grim
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Libs Cough Relief
An advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar Compound noting it quickly loosens thick mucus and eases a choking cough to promote restful sleep. It claims the product provides relief and safety for croup and similar respiratory symptoms and is sold by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croup
Foley
Banks Pay Holiday Closing Notice 1915 1916
Banks announce January 1 1915 as a legal holiday with closures. Paper maturities due that day may be paid on Saturday January 2 1915 or 1916 by policy. Signatures include L E E R Grim cashier Union Bank Winchester John W Rice cashier Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Farmers and Merchants National Bank cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee R. Grim
Union Bank of Winchester
John W. Rice
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Students Present Turkey to Principal for Christmas Dinner
Stephens City High School pupils Misses El sie Lemly and Margaret Funk presented Principal A. M. Sinfith with a magnificent young turkey for Christmas dinner. The recipient was surprised and gratified by the goodwill of his pupils. He thanks all for a Merry holiday as money from Red Cross Seals saves many lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City High School
Elsie Lemly
Margaret Funk
A. M. Sinfith
Marriage Announcement for John W. Anderson and Irene A. Sibert
Announcement of the marriage on December 16 at the Southern Methodist Church parsonage in Hamilton Loudoun County Virginia between John W. Anderson from near Marvin Chapel Clarke County and Irene A. Sibert from Loudoun County near Purcellville, officiated by Rev George T. Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Hamilton
Loudoun
County, Va
John W. Anderson
Near -Mar
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Heller
Etta
Annie Grim
Boyd C. Whitmore
Congress
Ution
County Court House
Tiam
W. Taylor Wall, Harry Waly
Mary EB. Barr
Grace W. Kerr
Julia Wall
Hye
Borden Harriman
Harvey Wiley
R. R. Sartelle
W. Water St
Bell Phone
Lynch
M. Steck
M. Bowen
Clarke
Misa Hallie McCormick
Norfolk, Va
J. B. Harnesberger
Front M Royal
Ostelle Castleman
Berkeley Springs
Bob Elder, Jr
Georgia
John Moore
University of Virginia
Shockeysville Notes
Shockeysville, Va
R. B. Shockey
B. J. Whitlacre
Elk Garden
W. E. Mason
Nimrod Adams
Kilmer
Thomas Luttrell
Martinsburg, W. Va
Mr. P. Luttrell
Hotel Jack
John C. Cather
MicAtee
Rumsey
Elgin Waldhes
Stanford
F. R. Crane
South Main St
BIG Homestore
M. Barr
Grove Bros. Department Sioa
A. B. Wentworth
Andy Truss
Evans
the Union Bank of Winchester
SS Be Fine
Turkey
Red Cross
Worthington
Star Ofice
J. N. McClanahan
Route 2
Maurertown
North Frederick
Farmers. & Merchants Nat'l. Bank
HD. Fuller
Mary Richard
Bell
H. & W. Seabright
Stockholders Meeting
Becg
Grimes
W. A. McKown
Anderson—Sibert
Bsop
Weaver Pianos
Rice’s Music Store
N. Main St
H. S. Whitacre
Osteopath
Uvwitinsburg, W.va
Jones’ Creamery
W. M. Fletcher
Woodward'’S
S. Main St
Jenkins & Dunlap
Peach Nursery
HALE
Tenn
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