Martinsburg Journal Society Notes and Local Moves
The Martinsburg Journal records residents in transit and social visits including Mr H B Shade and family heading to Winchester and Frederick County for two weeks, Mr Harry Athey leaving for South Dakota for manufacturing work, Mr Robert Kremer visiting to vote, and several others traveling to Washington or visiting local friends. A local advert promotes Haddox clothing with a money saving guarantee.
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H. B
Shade
North Queen Street
Winchester
Frederick County
Martinsburg Journal
Auction Notice at Winchester Depot for 19 New Columbia Farm Ww ms
Sale to be held at the C. V. R. R. depot in Winchester Virginia on Saturday November 14 1908 at 10 oclock. Items include 19 New Columbia Farm Ww ms with various sizes. Nite months credit. C H Purcell signer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
New Columbia
C.H. Purcell
Public Notices and Advertisements on Trespass Cards and Piles Cure
Classified ad offers landowners trespass cards to post on fences and trees. An additional promotion describes PAZO OINTMENT claiming removal of itching and all forms of piles within 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee. Includes a price reference of 53.
West Virginia Democrat Leader Accuses Federal Officials
George S. Neal, vice-chairman of the Democratic committee in West Virginia, accuses Federal officeholders of pernicious political activity in the Roosevelt campaign. He claims to have positive proof and targets United States Fish Commissioner George M. Bowers, a Martinsburg resident, among those named.
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George S. Neal
Democrat Tree
West Virginia
Roosevelt
United States Fish” Seis
George M. Bowers
Martinsburg
Neal
Rock Enon News Items From Rock Enon Va
Rock Enon Va November reports show a tent meeting drawing large crowds. Mrs S B Lartink visits Capon Bridge. Mrs Eliza Rosenberger and granddaughter Beaulah Rosenberger visit Mrs A R Gedde. Farmers busy harvesting corn as recent rains improve grain prospects.
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Rock Enon
Suiion
S. B. Lartitk
Capon Bridge
Eliza Rosenberger
Beaulah Rosenberger
A. R. Gedde
Virginia Weather Forecast Fair Tonight Then Warmer
Weather report notes fair conditions for Virginia tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures. An advertisement for Foley's Orino Laxative claims permanent relief from constipation and liver trouble by stimulating digestion and avoiding daily laxative use, promoted by Franck Baker & Son.
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Virginia
Franck Baker & Son
Immediate relief from indigestion claimed for Diapepsin
Readers warned that Diapepsin provides rapid relief from stomach trouble and indigestion. The ad claims digestion of heavy meals in five minutes and relief from sour stomach, belching, nausea, and headaches, with a 50 cent case available from druggists.
Fancy Muir peaches and dried fruits sale notice
We have just received fancy Muir peaches 12 percent 15c per 1b Peeled peaches 30c per pound Fancy apricots 15¢ per pound Santa Clara prunes 8 10 12 4c per 1b English walnuts fancy seeded raisins 15c page Cleaned currants 12c per package Fancy citron 25c per pound water figs 15 and 20c per pound Fard extra dates 10c per pound mixed nuts Both phones.
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Santa Clara
Thanksgiving Proclamation Sets November Twenty Sixth Day
President Roosevelt issues the annual Thanksgiving proclamation noting national strength wealth and population growth. He calls Americans to acknowledge divine blessings and to strive for moral and spiritual progress. He designates November 26 as Thanksgiving Day.
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Roosevelt
Wisecarver Family Relocate to Alvord Iowa
Mr J A Wisecarver and family moved from Winchester to Alvord Iowa on Saturday to reside there. He had many friends in this Virginia area who regret the departure. He subscribed to The News weekly edition of The Star before leaving for his new home.
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J. A. Wisecarver
Winchester
Alvord
Iowa
Colored child dies of pneumonia in Millwood burial soon
Benjamin H. Long, one year and one week old, died yesterday at his mother Mollie Long's home on North Market Street. The remains were moved today to Millwood, Clarke County, for burial.
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Benjamin H. Long
Mollie Long
North Market Street
Millwood
Larke County
Markets Stay Steady Across Food Commodities
In the wholesale market, flour and grains were dull with wheat and corn closing lower. Oats, hay, butter and eggs held firm while rye and vegetables stayed steady near prior prices. Poultry market kept a firm tone. Straw remained easy.
Kennedy Promoted to Trainmaster Post at Cumberland Valley
The Cumberland Valley Railroad abolished the offices of passenger and freight trainmasters and established the trainmaster post with Thomas B Kennedy in charge. Kennedy is among the railroad's best known and popular officials.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad
Trainmas‘ter
Thomas B Kennedy
Kennedy
Local residents embark on visits to Baltimore New York and Washington
Mrs Shirley Carter and Mrs C Ga Humphries left for a several day visit in Baltimore. Miss Willie McGuire traveled to New York to stay with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Lewis H Hyde. George Worthington departed for Washington after visiting friends here. Mr and Mrs Charles A Heller left for Baltimore Ma to visit their daughter Mrs David Ambach. Hon M L Walton and Judge Frank Tavenner of Woodstock spent the morning in Winchester on legal business.
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Shirley ‘Carter
Ga. Humphries
Baltimore
Willie McGuire
New York
Lewis H. Hyde
George Y. Worthington
Washington
Charles A. Heller
David Ambach
M._L. Walton
Frank
Tavenner
Woodstock
Winchester
Quotations on Farm Prices and Sewing Machine ad
Quotations for wheat corn oats hay and potatoes listed with per unit prices. An advertisement promotes expert sewing machine repairs and Singer components with oil needles and parts at Singer Stores located on West Piccadilly Street.
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Singer
S. Singer Sewing Machine Co
West Piccardilly
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Stetson
All America and Hess Shoes
Horsey & Atwell
Shenandoah Valley
Gome
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
County Court House
U.S. Gov’t Depository
Lifes Insurance
The
Prudential Insurance Co. of America
New Jersey
John F. Dryden
Home Office
Newark
N. J
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Harry -Athey
South Dakota
Robert Kremer
Stanley Summers
Messrs
James McIntosh
James Patterson
C. B. Guyer
Strasburg
Baker's
Heaty ”. Baker & CO
Star Office
Iptf
Bowers
Weather Report
Bill
H. Hable
North Main St
Bve
Mr. Kennedy
Gray & Sheet
Virginia Tailoring Co
West Water Street
Old Phone
Charity
Berlin
D. R. Eskey
West Water
Lrigg
HG. Levi
Brigg
the’ Star
Leader
Aly
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