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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 previous conversation on the topic is historian William M. Hackworth. To that former Roanoke city a...

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 to all. The costumer from San Francisco is at the Odd Fellows Hall with a lot of nw and elegant costu...