Bank Statement of Fredericksburg Bank May 1997
The document shows liabilities and assets totaling 1 066 738 60 with capital stock 48 710 00 and undivided profits and expenses. H L Fuller as cashier swears the figures are true with directors R T Barton M M Lynch and W E Barr attesting.
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State Bank
I. Lee R. Grim
Casaier
Belif
Lee R. Grim
Geo. W. Kurtz
Ww. Atkinson
Lupton
State of Virginia
Frederick
Hersertr. Larrick
N.P
Nat’s
United States
H. D. Fuller
H.L. Fuller
R. T. Barton
M. M. Lynch
W.E. Barr
Suhrrrley Carter
N. P
Large Outpouring at Lloyd Snapp Funeral in Frederick County
The funeral of Lloyd Randolph Snapp of Bliss Frederick County was one of the largest in the region, with many carriages and riders present. Services were at St Pauls Lutheran Church Fewtsett Gap officiated by Rev E A Stanton, followed by burial in the churchyard amid abundant flowers. Pallbearers included Henry Womeldorf Samuel E Snapp Albert Snapp Milton Snapp John H Lamp and Edgar Smoke.
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Lloyd Randolph Snapp
Bliss
The
Star
Frederick County
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Fewcett Gap
E. A. Stanton
Stephens City
J.snapp
Mesers
Henry Womeldorf
Samuel E
Albert
Milton Snapp
Edgar Smoke
When the Sowing Is Done
A brief remark on young men who believe sowing oats must attract crowds. The speaker argues for quieter, steady effort rather than seeking attention or approval from many onlookers.
The Seagull Thief of Sea Village Myth and Reality
A vivid contrast between the gulls that aid fishermen and the landbound bird that raids crops and roosts. The piece traces seagull lore from harbor aid and luck to depredations on farms and streets, highlighting a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde transformation in a single feathered creature.
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London
St. James's Park
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Matin Announces July 14 1908 Paris London Aeroplane Race
The Matin publishes rules for an aeroplane race to occur July 14 1908. All French made machines will be admitted as competitors and must travel from Matin offices in Paris to its London office within 24 hours using only their propulsion. The winner receives 250000 francs.
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The
Matin
Paris
London
Japan Faces Copper Mining Weaknesses and Low Output
Japan remains the Far East's largest copper producer but only accounts for about one fiftieth of world output in 1905. Mine production rose from 23 890 tons in 1899 to 36 600 tons in 1905, with operations described as lacking method and lime consumption around 7 000 tons annually.
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Japan
Far East
German Officers to Study Japanese Army for Two Years
Four German general staff officers begin a two year assignment in Japan to study training methods strategy and other military practices. They have prepared extensively and even taken a course in Japanese as part of their preparations.
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Germany
Japan
Formidable Words in German Military Theatre Roles
A recent German newspaper item highlights two striking titles. The regimental drum major and the wardrobed keeper of the royal theatre are described with unusually formidable appellations, suggesting grand ceremonial importance in military and royal theatre contexts.
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Unien Infanterie Regiment
Hofschauspielhausgarderobe
Royal Theatre
Fishermen Snare Sea-Floated Sheep Off Cornwall
When Cornwall and England were introduced with sheep entering the sea a flock drifted on woolly floats. Fishermen mistook the woolly masses as new fish and hurried to catch them. The next morning they hauled in a catch valued higher than any prior haul.
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Cornwall
England
Bridge Approaches Nearing Completion in Virginia
Special to The Star Burnt Factory Virginia June 26 The approaches to the new Opequop Creek bridge five miles between Winchester and Berryville on the pike are almost finished and the steel structure will soon be open for travel J M Fishpaw has finished planting poles for the Berryville pike telephone line Farmers are busy with corn plowing and wheat harvest weather delayed work but crops must be saved A church service is planned at 11 o clock next Sunday by Rev Rhodes Bapt Ch Eva Helf of Baltimore visits Lena McDonald Miss Boys stricken with typhoid fever at home. son ill from same disease recently recovered
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Star
Burnt Factory
Opequop Creek
Winchester
Berryville
Pike
J. M. Fishpaw
Berryville Pike
Mr. Rhodes
Baptist Church
Eva Helf
Baltimore
Lena McDonald
Charles Boys
Louis Nulton Leads Middies to New York Practice Cruise
Louis Nulton, executive officer of the Olympia, returns to New York with the midshipmen practice squadron after a two year absence. The squadron will relocate to New London in June for summer training and depart for Annapolis in August.
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Leouis McCoy ‘Nulton
Winchester
Dewey
Olympia
New York
Midairmen
Coast Defense
Fioria
Nevada
Aransas
New
Louis Nulton
United States Navy
New London
Ridings and Branner Wed Quietly in Relief Virginia
Frederick W. Ridings wed Mary B. Branner in a small home ceremony near Relief. Rev. C. W. Cassell officiated before relatives and friends. The bride is the Branner daughter. the groom is the Ridings son. They will live on the groom’s farm near Stephens City.
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Relief
Frederick W. Ridings
Mary B Branner
Near Relief
C. W. Cassell
Stephens City
George Branner
William H. Ridings
Immense chain moved to Leicestershire colliery
A 26 ton chain over two and a half miles long was forged at Cradley Heath Staffordshire and sent to a Leicestershire colliery. The chain was loaded onto canal boats or wagons drawn by a traction engine for transfer.
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Cradley Heath
Staffordshire
England
Leicestershire
Horn of Long Ago Carved with Simon Cummings Name
An old horn in Great Barrington Massachusetts bears the carved name Simon Cummings dated November 12 1749. The horn likely belonged to an English Royal Highlanders soldier and dates back to early colonial days.
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Simon Cummings
Great Barrington
Mass
Royal Highlanders
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