National Monument to General Lee Proposed in Congress
A resolution to erect a monument in Washington to General Robert E. Lee is introduced in Congress. The plan seeks a national tribute with a $100,000 appropriation to fund the project, and the Lee Memorial Library refers questions to Representative McCall of Massachusetts, chairman.
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National Monument
General Lee
Washington
Robert E. Lee
Confedrmy
Ferris
General . Lee
Leeon Library
Representative McCall
Massachusetts
Winchester City Council Buys Old House as Memorial
The Winchester city council purchased an old house to serve as an office and memorial. General George Washington’s era is referenced as the motivation for preserving the site. A ceremonial tone highlights relics and inscriptions from the era.
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George Washing Sr
Winchester City
Coun
Daniel Morgan
Southern man defended women on train after insults
A Alabama man named Heflin, on a District of Columbia train car, confronted several intoxicated passengers who insulted and profanely spoke to women. He restrained one man, who then drew near, and Heflin fired, wounding the man. Heflin had a pistol due to threats against him over Jim Crow car proposals and says he acted to defend the ladies.
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Mr. Heflin
Getting Rich and the Moral Cost of Greed
A Harrisburg Star Independent note on the dangers of greed and the love of money. It argues money itself is not evil but acquiring wealth by any means corrupts conscience and life. The piece cites quotes from Bacon and Solomon to warn that greed shapes an enduring moral harm.
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Bacon
Solomon Saith
Harrisburg
Wedding Invitations for Dr Hugh Greenway Russell and Miss Ella Gordon Hammond
Invitations were received in Winchester for the wedding of Dr Hugh Greenway Russell son of Mr and Mrs W W Russell of this city and Miss Ella Gordon Hammond daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Hammond of Richmond. The ceremony is set for Tuesday evening April 14 at the bride's home followed by a reception. Dr and Mrs Russell will reside in Richmond after the wedding. Mrs Thomas Cover Sr returned from a visit to relatives.
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Winchester
Hugh, Greenway Russell
Mass Temperance Meeting Tomorrow at Market Street Church
A mass temperance meeting is announced for Sunday afternoon at Market Street Methodist Church. Rev James Cannon Jr D D former president of the Virginia Anti Saloons League and editor of the Baltimore and Richmond Christian Advocate will be the chief speaker. The service replaces the usual church gathering.
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Market Street Methodist Church
James Cannon, Jr
Virginia Anti-Saloon’s League
Baltimore and Richmond
Closing of School Celebrated in Painter Hill Virginia
A successful term of school closed Wednesday with Miss Bell Chipley as teacher. An afternoon program of dialogues recitations readings and music delighted patrons and friends before a joyful playground activity. Mrs A Seary is recovering from illness Mr P B Cougill moved to a newly purchased home. Sunday school will organize on April 5.
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Painter Hill
A. Seary
EB. Cougill
Eke Funk
Gertge Bassett
Winchester
George ©. Bassett
Kathryn Painter
Meadow Militium
Annie Lewis
MS. Strode
Berryville Happenings Share Visits and Local Travel
Berryville Virginia March 28. Miss Annie B Moore returns from visits to Baltimore and Washington. Miss Eliza and Nannie Lippitt visit sister Mrs William Wattles in Alexandria. George Harrison of Boyce in town Wednesday. Minnie Fox of Big Stone Gap visits A Moore Jr. Kenneth Clapp home from Sir Paul School Concord for several weeks. Arthur Chrisman of White Post spends Thursday in town. Isabel Blencone at home from Fort Loudoun Seminary for several days.
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Berryville
Annie B. “Moore
Baltimore
Washington
Eliza
Nannie “Lippitt
William Wattles
Alexandria
George Harrison
Boyce
Minnie Fox
Big Stone Gap
A. Moore
Kenneth Clapp
Sir. Paul's’ School
Concord
Arthur Chrisman
White Post
Asabel Blencone
Fort’ S
Loudoun Seminary
Children Should Avoid Coffee Drinking
The article warns that coffee harms children's growth due to caffeine. It advocates Postum made from malted wheat as a safe table beverage alternative, served hot with cream and sugar, claiming it tastes good and is healthful with vital phosphates.
Berryville High School entertainment delight
Mrs. B C McGill visiting her parents P Page attended The Manse program at Berryville High School Friday night. The Rim High Site was the venue for readings music recitations and debates enjoyed by all present.
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B. C. McGill
P. Page
Rim
Berryville High
Close Call For Mr F D Carrier On Hazardous Route
Special to The 8 Mr D B Gageby on route 14 was struck by a rock near quarries in the evening around 4 o clock. Explosions at the quarry flank the road creating a danger point. It urges the company to station workers to warn travelers before damage occurs.
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D. B. Gageby
Derby
Home Mixture Promoted For Rheumatism Cure
A home remedy purports to treat rheumatism and kidney disorders with a mixture of Dandelion extract, Compound Kary, and Sarsaparilla powder. The ad urges buying ingredients separately under drug law and mixing at home, claiming strong detoxifying effects and relief from bladder and urinary symptoms.
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Yion
Sarsaparilla
Nationa Bueed
Local notices of residents and travel updates
Mr. William Graham left yesterday for St. Louis after a stay at his old home. Miss Anna Tabb of Martinsburg visited her mother. Mr. John Hayslett has returned from northern Indiana to his old home. Bill Colts the road superintendent reported progress on rock crusher work preparing roads.
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William Graham
James R. Graham
St. Louis
Anna Tabb
Martinsburg
John Hayslett
Indiana
Bill Colts
Peet
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