Joseph Bowman Dies After Illness in Broadway Va
Joseph M. Bowman a well known farmer and stockman died at his Broad Way home after a brief illness from acute indigestion with complications. He was born September 42 1845 near Broadway and served in the Confederate army before turning to farming and cattle trading in the Shenandoah Valley. He leaves a widow several children and siblings and had many friends in the valley.
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Broadway
Joseph M. Bowman
Broad
Bowman
George Showalter
Confedere Army
Fidelity
Lacey Springs
West Virginia
Child Saves Companion in Creek Rescue at Jones Spring
In Berkeley County West Virginia nine year old Nealie Kitchen slipped from a crossing board into a creek as classmates walked to school. Her companion Mabel Shubb leaped in to rescue Nealie, pulling her to the bank after a difficult struggle in icy water. Both girls recovered after drying off at home.
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Jones’ Spring
Berkeley County
W. Va
Nealie Kitchen
Frank Kitchen
Mabel Shubb
Nealie
Mabel
Mrs. Barbara Conner Remains Placed At Mount Hebron
The remains of Mrs. Barbara Conner widow of John W. Conner formerly of the city died at her Baltimore home. Funeral Director Wurtz led brief services at Mount Hebron Cemetery officiated by Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy due to illness of Rev. Cromer. Relatives and friends attended as pallbearers William M. Sumption Fred Striker Percival Striker Robert Hamilton Edward Spillman and J. W. Striker.
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Barbara Conner
John W. Conner
Baltimore
Baltimore “Agit Ohio “Railroad
Wurtz
Mount Hebron
J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
T. K. Cromer
Centenary Reformed Church
Baby Idol Keeps Peak of Faith in China Village
A Chinese village keeps a small child-shaped idol at a hilltop hut. Mothers visit to rub the idol and pray for their babies relief from ailments like indigestion. The repeated touch has worn its exterior smooth.
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China
Oldest Windmill Proven At Bury St Edmunds In 1191
The earliest authoritative windmill site in England is recorded at Bury St. Edmunds in 1191, marking the oldest known wind-powered grinding mill in the country.
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England
Bury St. Edmunds
Market report of grain livestock and produce prices
Market prices show cereals grain live stock and produce rates. Wheat hay oats and barley quotes appear with per bushel per ton figures. pork veal lard butter eggs potatoes apples and poultry listed with various per pound and per bushel prices. Retail quotes include chicken side meat millfeed corn and other staples for buyers and sellers.
L and M Paint Promises Durable Coverage at Low Cost
L and M Paint repairs defects in prior coats, claiming 0 to 5 years wear and a linseed oil base with zinc oxide and white lead. Sold at $1.20 per gallon with 3 quarts of linseed oil added per gallon. Cooper Bros Winchester and Larrick Larrick Middletown Trussell Samsell Stephens City listed as agents.
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Cooper Bros
Winchester
Larrick & Larrick
Middletown
Trussell
Samsell
Stephens City
Coover Bros
Larrick & Lattick
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Jean Ingelow
Gowan
Joseph Bowman
E. B. Sheeiz
Shkenandeah Valley
Grain Market
Boteer
H Lee
Washington
Gentlemain
Fred. H. Hable
Georgia
Roding
C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Ills
Shysician
Georgia Gould
N. Cornell
Kodol
Miller’s Drug Store
D.F. Hinkins
Bosanko
Huskneil & Co
Inwood
Clearbrook
New York Standard
Finder
Jerry Triggs
Bunker Hill
South Market Street
Nainsook
Hamburg
Henry Baetjer & Co
California
Schnapp's Tobacco
Wingerter & Jenkins
Price
Good & Co
Ins
Frederick and Clarke Trephone Company
Hallsborough & Carter
H F Byrd
Sec
the Evening Star
J. M. Steck
Cedar Creek
H. P. Tabb
Opequon, Va
Berryville
Poland
Vance B. Pierce
Beerrrivite, Va
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