Noted Soldier of Fortune Chalmers in Captain Macklin's Tale
In a vivid portrait a rogue figure Chalmers is described as half man half gorilla with large hands and dirty look. He speaks many tongues and claims to know ports of all seas while recounting battles with Zulus and pirates. His bravado and drunkenness mark him as a tramp among soldiers of fortune.
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Chalmers
New York
East Side
Seven Seas
South Africa
Australia
China
Leyte
Ife
Sammon
Nagasaji
Macklin
Oxygen Tippling Warns Doctors Sparking City Alarm
A doctor cites oxygen tippling as a new drug habit with two physicians dead this year and about 100 oxygen tipplers in major cities. He describes inhalation as a stimulant that can create a false sense of power and invites risky behavior, likening it to champagne in effect.
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Gayely
Rockefeller
Johnny Hayes
Woman's Heroism in Flood Warns 40 Families
Miss 8. J. Rooke, a telephone operator in Folsom New Mexico, sacrificed her life to warn subscribers during a flood. She spent the interval between warning and death calling neighbors by phone. Over 40 families credit her with saving their lives as her body was found down the canyon twelve miles away. The dramatic scene ends with a taunting chorus line from the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rooke
Folsom
N. M
Doctor And Patient Question About Settling Affairs
A patient asks if their illness warrants settling affairs with the doctor. The doctor replies that settling the account would be justified.
Public Sale of Clarke County Farm in Berryville
Public auction conducted by Woodestained special commissioners under a Clarke County Circuit Court decree in the Rid dle case. The sale will be in front of Berryville Court House and involves the farm belonging to Laura K. Sowers and others. Rodent auction details follow the November term order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Clarke County
Mary M. Riddle
Laura K. Sowers
Court House
Berryville
Virginia
Berryville Farm Auction Sale in Clarke County
A farm near Berryville Clarke County is offered by special commissioners T Lewis Whiting Marshall McCormick with a new dwelling, outbuildings, orchard, and a never failing stream. The property lies on lands of Mrs Mary Royston and others and will be sold under deed of trust. Terms: one third cash then three equal annual installments. landlord’s rent passes to purchaser. Bond of commissioners given. date December 8 1908 recorded.
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Market Street
Main Street
Water St
Melvin Green
Oweet
Shenardoah Valley Realty CO
Bell Phone
Rouss Avenue
Ois Southeas Berryville
Ary Royston
Sarah Frasier
George Wwne
Michaeltow
Susan Crow
Berryville
Estes Whitcrest
T. Lewis
Whiting
Marshall McCormick
Kenit Court
Clarke County
Mary Medidgie
Laura I. Sowers
Sam McCormick
Saml McCormick
Theidause
J. BR. Affleck
K. L. Hahn
Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
Stephens City
Jacob Hahn
Mary F. Cadwallader
JM. S¢rreck
M.M. Lynch
J. M. Steck
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R. M. Swimley & Bro
Peeeeee Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Ge National Bink
Nercantiles
Ces
Huntsberry’s
Good Shoes
Trunks
John
H. Faunxnern
Chesapeake and Potomac
Star Brand
Star
Nomini Oyster Company
O Street
S. W
Washington
D.C
STER
M. Barr's
Franck Baker & Son, Har Macisst
East Piccadilly Street
Glaize & Bro
Farmers& Mer. Nat’! Bank
Fuller
Shenandosi Valley
Nat. Bank
Ino. W. Rice
Union Bank of Winchester
Lee R. Grim
A. L. Cbersole
Elizabeth Ebersole
Chambersburg, Pa
Pate
Clarke Co
Shenandoah Valley
B. M. Roszel
Russell & Green
Bette Tion Rye Watch Star
Braddock Street
Peyton
Star Office
North Braddock Street
Bargainfito Quick Buyer
A. J. Tavenner
Atty
Lexington
Alana
Ira W. Hayes
Potomac Street
Hagerstown
Nél . V. Depot
Sibert & Denny
Middletown
C.B. Manuel
Casper Myers
City
Remington
Betheng Co
Wee Harmer
Clifford Streets
Eastman Kodaks
Wletts Safety Razors
Tabard Inn
Miller’s Drug Store
Hay Press
J.A Richard
Miller’s
Stand
Opp
B. & O. Depot
N. Market St
Realty
H. Goud
oLenk
Co. P. Fout
Gainsboro
Pike
Welton
Elizabeth V. Shipe
Deskin B. Snipe
Esas
County
Circulft Court of
Weat
James Nes Hishiva
C. Wallae
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