Dust in Winter Streets Sparks Local Debate
IRA S. CAPPER complains about mud and dust on Winchester streets North Braddock and North Avenue Highland Avenue and North Kent Street. He notes a January 29 request for crushed rock to fix the mud lane, estimating $1.50, and laments no response from local authorities.
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North Avenue
Highland Avenue
North Kent Street
New York
Winchester
North Braddock Street
Virginia
Storm Wrecks Barns Near Bunker Hill Farm
Heavy snow sleet and rain caused significant damage in the Bunker Hill area. The weight of the snow caused the collapse of a barn on A. G. Legg’s farm and damaged nearby stables.
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Bunker Hill
W. Va
A. G. Legg
Local residents cope with storm damage and aging deaths
Weather heavy snow caused fallen trees and damaged fruit trees across the area. A horse died after a rider accident near Maud Dorman’s property. Road conditions forced rural carriers to abandon parts of their routes. Notable moves included Charles Cross being transferred to Saganaw Pa. and John Hardt visiting from Success. Obituary notes Mrs. Farmer, 84, longtime resident of Capon Bridge with surviving children and relatives.
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John Hardt
Agent Hardt
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Charles Cross
Baker Mile
Saganaw, Pa
Funeral Services For Mrs. Warmer In Virginia
Mrs. Mary Jane Warmer died February 27 at her home in Rockingham County. Funeral services were held the next day and she was buried in the Racey graveyard near her home.
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Mary Jane Warmer
Beating Husband With Cabbage Potatoes Shocks Town
In Wilkesbarre on March 7 Mrs John Holdus aged 32 used hot cabbage and potatoes as weapons on her husband John Holdus injuring him enough to hospitalize him. She hurled a pot of potatoes and the cabbage head over him causing unconsciousness before police detained her for investigation.
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Wilkesbarre
John Holdue
Song Sparrow Praise and Contrast with English Sparrow
A reader urges protection of Song Sparrows in Virginia noting their peaceful nature and exquisite song. The letter contrasts Song Sparrows with English Sparrows, cites diets, winter presence, and the alfalfa weevil as a pest fed by English Sparrows.
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the Star
Virginia
Butt
S. Pyc. A
Valuable Horse Paralyzed Around Local Event
Mr J S Haldeman reported a valuable iron gray horse paralyzed yesterday likely to die. The animal was valued at over 250 dollars. Burr Powell Harrison returned from Washington after visiting his father Representative T W Harrison.
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Maud Dorman
Mr. Diorman
J. S. Haldeman
Burr Powell Harrison
Washington
T. W. Harrison
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Senator
Black Ben
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H. A. Robers
John Carter
C. H. Anderson
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