Large Barn Destroyed By Fierce Flames In Opequon Area
A massive fire on the Joseph Snapp farm between Opequon and Faucett's Gap destroyed a barn and its contents. About 1000 bushels of wheat 30 tons of hay and various implements burned as the blaze, caused by spontaneous combustion in wet hay, spread rapidly in minutes. The loss is estimated at 2500 with partial insurance. no livestock were harmed.
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Opequon
Joseph Snapp
Tiden
Edward Snapp
Faucett’s Gap
Engine Drops Off Track in Cumberland Valley Yard
An engine on the 7:30 train derailed while backing to the station in Cumberland Valley yards. Workers re-railed the locomotive and service resumed before departure.
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Cumberland Valley
Fishermen Bring Back Six Fine Bass From Cedar Creek
Walter Miller veteran fisherman and companions Herman Hable and Brent Clark returned home after fishing Cedar Creek. They bagged six bass with Hable landing the largest at two pounds.
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Walter Miller
Messrs
Herman Hable
Brent Clark
Cedar Creek
Mr. Hable
Judge Tavenner Improves After Illness
Judge Tavenner of the Shenandoah Courts, who had been ill for several weeks, shows signs of improvement. His father, Mr. Jonah Tavenner of the county, receives daily updates on his condition.
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R. Tavenner
Shenandoah Courts
Jonah Tavenner
Tavenner
Visiting Exposition Note by Rev D. Skelton
Rev. D. Skelton pastor of the United Brethren Church and Mrs. Skelton visit the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo to view exhibits and events.
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Exposition
D. Skelton
United Brethren Church
Skelton
Buffalo
Mad 006 Bit es County Blacksmith in Rabies Scare
John Henkel, Reynold's Store blacksmith, was bitten by his sick dog and feared hydrophobia after the dog foamed at the mouth. He went to Baltimore for Pasteur Institute treatment while his family awaits news. The dog was shot following the attack.
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John Henkel
Baltimore
Pasteur Institute
Reynold’s
Mr. Henkel
Who Wrote This Mosquito Article
Baltimore Sun prints a humorous Winchester mosquito piece misattributed to the Winchester correspondent. The Star quotes the Sun's Winchester contact denying authorship and seeking correction, asserting the city is not the source of the piece.
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Baltimore Sun
Winchester
The
Star
Sun
Death Brings Quiet End to Troubled Life of Mrs Cooley
Mrs Elizabeth Cooley died at 7 45 this morning at 1017 South Main Street from dropsy and consumption. The funeral will be at 2 PM tomorrow from the house with Rev E B Jackson of the First Baptist Church officiating. She was about 75, born near Winchester to English parents, endured years of hardship, was cared for by Mrs Hugh Perry, and faced death with deep piety and faith.
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Elizabeth Cooley
Hugh Perry
South Main Street
E.b.jackson
First Baptist Church
Cooley
Winchester
Samuel Laypole
James Cooley
Former Resident Dies in Jersey
Telegram from Mrs. J. W. Rosenberger announces the death of her sister Mrs. William Lilliendahl in Jersey City New Jersey after a brief illness. A former Frederick county resident she lived near Chambersville on the Shearer property and moved to Jersey City about twelve years ago. She was 33 and survived by her husband and one child. The funeral will be held in Jersey City tomorrow.
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J. W. Rosenberger
East Germain Street
Jersey City
N. J
William Lilliendahl
Lilliendahl
Frederick County
Shearer
Chambersville
Caton Returns Home from Washington for Health
Mr. P A Caton of Washington, connected with the Government Printing Office, returns to Winchester from Mrs Noonan s on North Brad dock Street for the benefit of his health. The local climate is noted as favorable to his recovery.
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P. A. Caton
Washington
Miss Bremer Ribbon Sale At Cost Weeklong Event
Miss Bremer announces a one week sale on ribbons starting Saturday July 91 offering ribbons and flowers at cost. The notice highlights discounted prices and urges shoppers to take advantage during the limited sale period.
New Proprietor of Taylor House Takes Over
Col Edward Conte Johnson assumed control of the Taylor Hotel this morning. He will keep the current staff, with H B Carlton remaining chief clerk, and Mrs Johnson will assist along with daughters Annie Moore and Mary Bowie Johnson. The Johnson family has notable Maryland ties and broad business experience.
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Edward Contee Johnson
Taylor Hotel
Tom Star
Col. Johnson
H. B. Carlton
Julia Brubaker
Winchester
Lancaster
J. W. Brubaker
Ulman, Boykin & Co
Baltimore
Johnson
Annie Moore
Mary Bowie Johnson
Colonel Johnson
Reverdy Johnson
Maryland
Taylor
England
Legation
Mrs Lafayette Fox Struck by Lightning
Front Royal report says Mrs. Lafayette Fox wife of Rev. Fox and her child were struck by a lightning bolt while seated at an open window. They were hurled to the floor but survived. Mrs. Fox has a head ache and the child remains unwell while the clergyman husband is identified with the Well Ve Toteok Methodist church.
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Front Royal
Mr. Fox
Wellve Toteok Methodist
Summer in Charleston Trip for Atkinson Family
Mrs. Wm. M. Atkinson and her son William leave for Charleston South Carolina to spend the summer with Mrs. Atkinson's sister. Judge Atkinson accompanies them to Washington.
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South Carolina
Wm. M. Atkinson
William
Charleston
S. C
Dance Picnic Planned on Back Creek Road Near Rock Enon
A dance picnic is scheduled for next Saturday along Back Creek road, one mile west of Rock Enon, inviting residents to join a community event with informal refreshments and music.
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Back Creek
Rock Enon
Mad dog terror in Western Frederick County
A rabid dog outbreak near Hayfield and Middletown in Western Frederick County causes fear as the once docile animal bites several dogs. The dog was captured and later escaped, with authorities monitoring cattle and a watch on the neighborhood amid ongoing search efforts.
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Frederick County
Hayfield
Middletown
Frank Pingley
Gore
Jno. Parish
David Fries
Mad. Rosenberger
Seymour
Tae Star
Eloped Couple Marries in Hagerstown Ceremony
Miss Annie M. Carper and Mr. George M. Yowell of Boyce Virginia wed at noon in Baldwin Hotel Hagerstown Maryland. Bridesmaid Ethel Horsey and best man B F Snyder attended with ushers John Mc C Durham G R Ramsay G B Chariton A K Coffman. The couple’s romance drew local notice after news reached Boyce.
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Annie M. Carper
George M. Yowell
Boyce, Va
Baldwin
Hagerstown
Rev. Griffith
Ethel Horsey
B. F. Snyder
John McC. Durham
G. R Ramsay
G. B. Chariton
A K. Coffman
Tom Star
Boyce
Addi Son Carper
White Post
Berryville
Hageretown
Bal Poudre Attended by Notables at Saratoga
Miss Evie McGuire and Miss Helen Savage from New Jersey attended with Miss Carter Conrad and Miss Margaret Stiles from Georgia. Other guests included Miss Nellie Browne Miss Tidball Mr and Mrs R Gray Williams Mr and Mrs German Smith Dr Latane Dr Hunter McGuire Robi Conrad Sandy Baker and Davis Conrad at Mr R Powell Page's Saratoga residence in Clake County yesterday evening.
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Evie McGuire
Helen Savage
New Jersey
Carter Conrad
Margaret Stiles
Georgia
Nellie Browne
Tidball
R. Gray Williams
German Smith
Latane
Hunter McGuire
Robi. Conrad
Sandy Baker
Davis Conrad
Saratoga
R. Powell Page
Clake County
Epworth League to Convene Monthly Braddock Street News
The Epworth League of Braddock Street Methodist Church will hold its regular monthly business meeting at Braddock Street Church at eight o clock tomorrow night. League Council will not meet tonight, but department chairmen must attend with reports.
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Epworth League
Braddock Street
Supt Boyd Enforces Three New City Ordinances
Superintendent P W Boyd announces three new ordinances affecting water waste street discharges and sidewalk vending. Water sprinkling limited to lawns and adjacent roadways. slops banned from streets with a $2 fine plus $2 per day. Sidewalk use capped at 2.5 feet with 5 feet clear passage and a 3 hour limit, fine $2 plus $2 per hour after notice. Enforcement to be strict.
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P. W. Boyd
Boyd
Reverend Hamill Returns From Virginia Bush Meeting
Rev. H. P. Hamill has returned from Limeton Warren county Va where he attended the Methodist bush meeting. Delicious Angel Kisses at Bushnell Co s.
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H. P. Hamill
Limeton
Warren County
Bushnell & Co.’s
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Snapp Farm
Judge Tavenner
Bushnell& Co
Dan K. Kline
B.M. Knight
Kline
Ashby
Miss Rich
Jersey
Mr. Caton
Miss Bremer
Taylor House
Lafayette Fox
Bal Poudre
Epworth
Supt. Boyd
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