Fire destroys oldest woolen mill in state
The 210 by 35 foot two story woolen mill near Winchester with deep basement, built of concrete brick and stone, burned down after a new Hamilton Corliss engine was installed last Monday. The Brucetown mill, nearly 130 years in operation, produced about 110000 yards of cloth annually for New York and Chicago markets. Officers include Daily Slonaker president and J. Victor Arthur secretary. Several thousand spectators observed the ruins, causing traffic jams on the narrow access road.
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Corliss
Hamilton Corliss
Brucetown
Frederick County
New York
Chicago
Winchester Business
Daily Slonaker
A Taylor Ritter
J. Victor Arthur
B. E. Russell
Bruce Slonaker
A. C. Slonaker
Arthur N. Ritt
Large audience attends first Endeavor meet
Frances Forney president of the Reformed Christian Endeavor Society and gratefully accepted by Fred Stine president of the Presbyterian society. Supper was served cafeteria style at 5 30 p.m. The Winchester people enjoyed the fellowship of visiting societies at this time. The Winchester Union expresses its up-
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Yage One
Frances Forney
Reformed Christian Endeavor Society
Fred Stine
Presbyterian Society
Winchester
Winchester Union
WinCher Christian Endeavor Hosts Ira Landrith Visit
The Winchester Christian Endeavor union praised supper service and a Presbyterian Church ice cream gift. Miss Margaret Richards led a 6 30 meeting as Dr Ira Landrith captivated youth with humor and earnest remarks. A birthday surprise greeted him and a choir performed The Old Rugged Cross. Landrith's eloquent address lauded church power and American ideals.
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F. T. McFaden
Union
Dr. Landrith
Christian Endeavor
Young People
Floyd Haines
Old Rugged Cross
Joseph Haines
Harry Haines
Marshall Kline
Vernon Norton
Harold Lucas
Holmes Fries
F. T
Earth
Winchester Hosts Notable Visitors Leave Pleasant Impressions
Readers note the visit of distinguished guests to Winchester produced a warm reception. The townspeople express pride in showcasing their community and heritage, while visitors praised local hospitality and civic spirit.
Chicago arrests curb robberies amid police sweep
The New York Times notes a notable decline in robberies in Chicago following a recent drag-net arrests. It says many robbers lost access to potential victims as innocent citizens were detained by police, hindering the criminals' ability to strike.
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New York Times
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