Siler Brevities From Siler Virginia June Update
Mr Alexander DaHaven has shown improvement after illness. Mrs A C Unger and daughter Mildred from Grottler's Cross Roads spent several days with Robert Shade. Ruth and Mytle Dalley attended a children's service at Whitacre. Ruth Maury attends the summer normal school at Harrisonburg. Parish of Piedmont visited Geo Hyde. Alvin Walter and Edmund Shade with Miss Ethel Shade attended a yard party at Stephens City. Katheryn DeHaven spent Sunday with Inez Kern at Light Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Unger
Mildred
Grottler’s Cross Roads
W. Va
Robert Shade
Ruth and
Mytle Dalley
Whitacre
Ruth Maury
Harrison
Alvin and
Walter Shade
Edmund Shade
Ethel Shade
Stephens City
Katheryn DeHaven
Inez Kern
Light
Rheumatism Remedy Ad and Local Move Notice
An advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Tiniment to relieve rheumatism. It mentions a 25 cent bottle and notes Mr. Charles A. Ford and family have moved from Front Royal Virginia to New Market near Boyce for the summer.
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Charles A. Ford
Front Royal
Boyce
Farmland Auction in Stephens City Virginia 5 Acres
Under authority dated February 1 1914 the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia in the chancery case 8 M Stickley vs Lihoud R Peery orders the executor of C M Peery to sell at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester at 12 noon a five acre lot in Stephens City fronting Valley Turnpipe and bounded by Macedonia road P D Stickley and Samuel Miller The property includes a large dwelling and is described as highly desirable One third cash and two thirds in two promissory bonds due one and two years after sale with six percent interest secured by a trust deed and fire insurance policy. CHARLES C PEERY Exor notices say for information to.
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Orice
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Stephens City
Turnmpipe
Macedonia
P. D. Stickley
Samuel Miller
C. M. Peery
Charles C. Peery
Sally Smiths Club Flouted Dry Front Royal Rule
Five Front Royal men faced United States commissioner in Harrisonburg and were fined for selling intoxicants in the 24 year dry town. Defendants claimed private club defense with social drinks for members only. Witnesses described club finances and management struggles, with detectives noting nonmember drink access.
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Front Royal
Warren County
United States
Harrisonburg
W. E.payne
Edward Bradley
Washington
John Tyler Sager Claimed By Death in Shenandoah County
Pent up in Winchester a death notice reports John Tyler Sager age 72 prominent Shenandoah County farmer near Fairview died Monday afternoon after a year illness. Confederate veteran of Company F Tenth Virginia infantry he helped found the Fairview Christian Church. Survived by his widow Frances Colfelt five sons Clinton Jesse Bernie William D Robert and a daughter Mrs Edward Smoot. Funeral held at Fairview Christian Church Wednesday at 2 pm with interment in family cemetery.
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Winchester
John Tyler “Sager
Shenandoah County
Fairview
Sager
Melvin Sager
Tenth
Virginia Infantry
Christian Church
Frances Colfelt
Messrs
Bernie, Jesse
Canton
Ohio
Clinton
Roanoke
William D
Woodstock
Robert Sager
Edward Smoot
St. Luke
J. ID. ‘Hamaker
D. H. Rhodes
Fairview. Christian Church
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sworn Patent Claim In Toledo
The document records F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio promising one hundred dollars for each catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure with F J Cheney senior partner swearing to an oath before A W Gleason Notary on December 6 1886. The firm is identified with Sworn statements and public notarization in Lucas County Ohio.
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Ohio
Toledo
Lucag County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Prank J. Cheney
A. D
A.W. Gleason
B. J. Cheney &Co
Object Lesson On Buying From Local Merchants
A tale set in Georgia contrasts paying local stores with mail order pricing. A customer buys a saw at 1.65 dollars plus postage and money orders totaling 0.07, then faces a two week wait for delivery versus Sears offering the same item for 1.25 with immediate shipment. The dealer demonstrates a higher total cost and time delay in the local option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Chicago
Water Tax Ordinance For Winchester 1914 Rates
Ordinance continuing the 1914 water tax schedule in Winchester sets taxes for private hydrants baths closets hoses and other water uses. It lists rates from three dollars for most private uses to ten dollars for bottling establishments and higher fees for steam or hand laundries and hotels. Penalties include water shutoff and fines up to twenty dollars for violations.
Local Option Favored In Virginia Prohibition Debate
A mass Richmond meeting heard leaders argue for local option over statewide prohibition. Dr. Stuart McGuire warned statewide bans harm economic and moral life, oppose Enabling Act passage, and support letting each community vote on saloon licenses ensuring democratic, effective local outcomes.
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Richmond
Virginia
Stuart McGuire
Destructive of Local Self Government Debate
An unsigned quotation argues that overriding local wishes to license liquor sales harms local self government and democracy, labeling such action autocratic. The ad, paid for by the Virginia Association in Richmond, Va, frames the issue as a defense of local convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Association
Richmond, Va
Opposition to Prohibition and Its Effects on Tax Revenue
A Virginia speaker argues state-wide prohibition would reduce state and local tax revenue, requiring tax increases or cuts to schools and government. He favors local option and city regulation, contending nationwide prohibition fails to stop liquor sales and local control is preferable.
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Memphis
Savannah
Atlanta
Can't Keep It Secret about Chamberlain's Tablets
Advertisement notes the tablets as a remedy for liver troubles and claims wide daily use. It states the product is for sale by all dealers and highlights its reputed efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
White Post Bride Arrives at Coreautiful Home
The note announces the arrival of Mrs. J. Denny, formerly Miss Anna Joef Boyce, to a home described as coreautiful. The fragment notes a June date and location. The item records a social greeting for a marriage in a local community.
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White
Mr. J
Denny ‘Bride
Anna Joef Boyce
Coreautiful
Local Notables and Visitors Fill Kinship Town Scene
Hall announces wedding trip departure. Hansbrough of Winchester visits. Mrs. Massey leaves to stay with her father Remington. Gorman family and son from New York spend summer with Riley family. Love Chrisman goes to Norfolk for electrical engineering post. Eva Massey visits Bedford City. David Meade returns from visit to wife in Harrisonburg. John Bowie takes position at Front Royal remount station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Civic League Promotes Real Aid Amid Fly Problems
The Civic League announces new opportunities to help residents combat a rise in flies following recent showers. It urges families to participate in the aid program and pursue available prizes through the league’s initiative.
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Civic League
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Columbus
Norfolk
Folka New Collar
SILER
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Piedmont, W. Va
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Front
Sally Smith Club
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Laura Brown
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Woodrow Wilson
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White Post
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