Pastor Meeks Hurt After Tree Fall On Fishing Trip
June 22 report notes Rev. R. G. Meeks pastor of Strasburg church suffered multiple injuries including dislocated ribs and a broken tooth after a tree limb broke during a cherry-picking trip with Mr. Payne. Meeks, weighing near 200 pounds, fell about twenty feet but is improving. Several local updates follow, including college trustees meetings and area community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Meeks
Strasburg
Payne
J. W. Eberley
Salem
Roanoke College
E E. Campbell
Mechanicsburg
J. Robert Switzer
Harrisonburg
William Armentrout
Louise and
Sallie Chiles
Husband To Front Wife Takes Poison In Washington
Mrs Harriette Parrone a 20 year old newlywed visited the armory at First and B streets Washington to seek release or nurse access for her husband in the District of Columbia militia She failed and then swallowed poison on the armory steps She was taken to Casualty Hospital in serious condition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Harriette Parrone
First
B Streets
Washington
Casualty Hospital
Undine Pleases At Today's Matinee At Empire
A nice crowd enjoyed the classic sea legend Undine at the Empire this afternoon. The production by Blue Bird impressed with swimming and diving scenes led by Miss Schnall. Two shows were scheduled 7 30 and 9 with tickets 10 cents, 5 cents later set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
Men sought for ram battle participation on July Fourth
The town calls for young men to join a sham ram battle between the ed Men and civilians. Report at John Kater’s at will and Ritter’s store at once to fill vacancies before Co. I leaves town. More are welcome for a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kater
Rill and Ritter
Co. I
Soldiers Mobilization Gear and Uniform Details Revealed
The notice outlines equipment and uniforms for Company 1, Second Regiment, Winchester. It lists a full infantry kit weighing about twenty pounds plus additional weapons for officers and NCOs. The field uniform includes belts, breeches, coats, hats, gloves, leggings, shirts, and shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Winchester
Richmond
Huge Eagle Attacks Boy in Union District West Virginia
Six year old George Jenkins was attacked by an American eagle that sank its talons in his legs. The bird, measuring seven and a half feet wingtip to wingtip, was killed after a struggle by the boy’s father and two farm hands. The eagle had tried to carry the boy away for a meal as hunger drove it to desperate acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rudd
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Benjamin Baker
Lebanon Valley College
I. H. Boughter
Board of Supervisors
R. L. Campbell
Capon Road
Southern Railway
Harrisonburg
Strasburg
Strasburg Junction
Wade Orabill
Mr. Grover
W. H. Ellis
Charleston
George Jenkins
Union District
To the Music. Chamberlains Tablets praised by Mrs Riley
Mrs Riley of Ilion New York says she has used Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion for six months and it has given her much pleasure and benefit. The tablets are available everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Chamberlains
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H. Hable
Shenandoah Valley
Natl
Bank
Virginia
Muresco
Bell Phone
Jessie Hillyard
East Water Street
Hing Sa
Commercial and Savings Bank
Piccadilly
Glaize & Brother
Boyd P. Newlin
Bell
Water St
John
Ayson Bic
H. R
Woodward’s
S. Main Street
Berryville Pike
Harris Addition
L. Emswiller
Winchester, Va
Fisher
H. Lellis
Monmouth St
C. R. Grubbs
Ee Priece Star
Brig
Raymond Bly
Makel Bruin
Ondine
Neptune
Stierior
Ida Schnall
College
Anita Stewart
Vitagraph Players
Mary Page
Kernstown
Iayr
P. O. Box
Baltimore & Ohio
Washington and Return
Baltimore
Laurel
Frain
Maryland National Guard
Angle Sam
Huntsberry
Hablep
S. H. Hable
Eclipse
Manhattan
Madras
Gray & Sheetz
France
The
Italy
England
Germany
Belgium
Switzerla
Farmers & Merchants Nat. Bank
Vrighi
Uncle Sam
Winchester Steam Laundry
People’s Bargain Store
N. Main St
Good & CO
Jones
Creamery
W.M. Fletcher
Murphy’s Meadow
Clarke County
Mr& L. M.stenson
County
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