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“Teetotaler Tells Tale of Tippling Tragedy: Suds Suspended in Star City.” Times are trying enough as it is these days without having to tell another mournful story. Yet with a steady hand, here goes. Q: I have a couple of antique bottle openers of uncertain value. One of them is from a Roanoke brewery. What more is known about Virginia Brewing Company? George McConnell Roanoke A: Booze, beer, and bars of Magic City days of yore has been covered in this space before. One contributor to...

145 years ago The Presbyterian Festival was a very decided success. We understand that pretty much everything designed for sale was sold. We are further informed that the net profits are estimated at $500. We are glad to hear of so good returns. 130 years ago The Bal Masque. Most of the Carson people, and a good many Reno and Virginia people will be in attendance at the masquerade at the Opera House to-night. The Committee in charge have spared no pains or expense to make the affair enjoyable t...