Definite Action For Epileptic Colony
Dr. J. S. DeJarnette of Western State Hospital accompanies Hon. A. E. B. Strode to Amherst county to select a site for a new epileptic colony. They will search along the Southern road to Lynchburg to secure the best available property. The state has appropriated 45000 dollars for the project. initial capacity 200 patients with potential growth to 1000. Currently 300 epileptics in the state, 140 at the Western State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. DeJarnette
Western State Hospital
Ambherst County
A. E B. Strode
Lynchburgh
DeJarnette
Children’s Day at Welltown M. E. Church May 31
The event will be held Sunday May 31 at 8 p m at Welltown M E Church. The Ladies National Memorial Association handles flower decoration and singing on May 30. Mrs M GARTON is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welltown M. E
National Memorial Association
Garton
Castoria Advertising Slogans Across Product Line
An old advertisement fragment references Castoria as the trusted remedy for infants and children. It highlights the familiar branding The Kind You Have Always Bought and notes the product bears the signature of its makers.
Local visitors and residents mingle in Winchester city
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Edmondson and son of Middletown spend the day in Winchester. Mrs. C. R. Gibbs of Terra Alta visits Mrs. James W. Affleck on South Market. W. L. Andrews and daughters of Roanoke stay at Hotel Evans. Arthur S. Dornblaser of Hagerstown is on business here. B. D. Gibson and R. W. Alexander of Charles Town spend the day with friends. Miss Margaret Stokes of Rockville has returned home. Mr. B. W. Weems and the Weems children head to Baltimore and Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. T. Owen spend the week in Berryville. Owen travels for R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Gibbs
Terra Alta
James’ W. Affleck
South Market Street
Arthur S. Dornblaser
Hagerstown
Winchester
R. W. Alexander
Charles Town
Margaret Stokes
Rockville
Mrs
T. Owen
Berryville
Mr. Owen
R._J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Reception For Grand Master Dr Joseph W Eggleston Held
Richmond hosted a grand master reception after the cornerstone laying with Dr Joseph W Eggleston of Richmond presiding. Notable attendees included K Kemper of Alexandria Geo W Carrington of Richmond George H Ray of Spotsylvania J H Allen of Richmond J Stewart Barney of New York J T Richards Handley executor of Scranton W B McChesney of Staunton R E Stanton of Myersville Thomas Bowling A W Higgs R W Alexander B D Gibson of Charles Town James B Wood S F Rhodes of Riverton William M Smith of Alexandria C H Edmondson and B B Parker of Middletown G B Dooley of Washington and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Eggleston
Richmond
Masons of
Virginia
Masonic Temple
K. Kemper
Alexandria
Geo. W. Carrington
George H. Ray
Spottsylvania
H. Allen
J. Stewart Barney
New York
J. T. Richards
Handley Executor
Scranton
W. B. McChesney
Grand Commandery
Staunton
BE. A. Stanton
Myersville
Thomas. C. Bowling
A. W. Higgs
R. W. Alexander
B. DB. Gibson
Charles Town
W. Va
James B. Wood
Charlottesville
F. Rhodes
Riverton
William M., Smith
C. HE. Edmondson
B. B. Parker
Middletown
G. B. Dooley
Washington
Man Attempted Drug Store Theft in Woodstock
Hugh Laughlin known as Hunkey tried to steal from Walton & Smoot druggists in Woodstock. He entered the cellar and drank various patent medicines valued around twenty dollars before being found in a “glorious mood.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Laughlin
Hunkey
Walton & Smoot
Woodstock
Citizens urged to attend meeting on railway travel threat
Notice to citizens calls public meeting at the Auditorium on Saturday at 8 o clock to discuss threatened injury to railway travel through Winchester on the Baltimore and Ohio. The notice stresses the issue is of great importance to the community and urges patriotism and informed interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raiway
Winchester
Baltimore
Ohio
Architect Barney Arrives for Handley Library Cornerstone
Mr. J Stewart Barney of New York arrives at noon to attend the cornerstone laying of the Handley Library. He recently returned from a European tour studying foreign architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ‘Stewart Barney
New York
Handley Library
Europe
Gordon of Cumberland and Peach Valley Presses Plans Visit
Mr. Gordon of Waynesboro Pennsylvania and secretary of the Publishers' Association of Cumberland and Peach Valleys is spending the plays on business in the city. He is a well known newspaper man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Gordon
Waynesboro
Zepayr
Gordon
Publishers’ Association of
Cumberland and
Peaseace Valleys
Miss Frances Cline Returns From Washington for Funeral
Miss Frances Cline returned last evening from Washington and Middleburg where she attended the funeral of her uncle John M. Baker. Baker died in Washington last Friday after a brief illness of paralysis. He was born and lived much of his life in Middleburg Loudoun County Virginia. His remains were taken to Middleburg for burial on Monday. Baker was brother of Mrs. Mary M. Cline and brother in law of City Clerk R L Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Cline
Washington
John M.ker
Baker
Washton
Middleburg
Loudouncoun
Mary M. Cline
R. Li. Gray
Seabright Family Welcomes a Fine Boy in East Cork
Mr and Mrs Harry M Seabright of East Cork street receive congratulations on the arrival of a fine boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Seabright
East Cork Street
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ESKEY
Inzasons
D. R
W. Water St
Eskey Winchester, Va
Portner’s Malt Beverage Agency
South Main St
Winchester, Va
Amild
Portiner Brewing
Oeares
Robt
Partner Brewing Co
Fultz
People’s Bargain Store
Cor, Market and
Pitcadilly St
Washington City
RY. CO
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W. L. Andrews and Daughters
Roanoke
Hotel Evans
Misses Weems
Atlantic City
Barney
Mr. Gordon
S. H Hable
Cor
Math and Water
P. S
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Sheetz
Old Home Star
Japan
B. F. K .Telend
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N. Main St
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J. P. Haddox
Norra Main Sr
Cheon
Winchester Tea Co
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R. M. Swimley & Bro
Opichetbirese Bldg
W. W. Wall
C.A. Willims & Bro
Advertine
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