West Water Street Faces Quaking Flood Fears Amid Rain
City residents along West Water Street feared a repeat flood after a heavy 3 30 am shower caused street water and a rising Town Run. The bridge on Stewart Street held, but mosquitoes surged citywide, prompting mayoral efforts and kerosene treatment advice for March and April to curb the pests.
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West Water Street
Water Street
Winchester
Water and
Washington
Stewart Street
Notable Funeral Attended by Fourteen Ministers
Dayton Virginia Aug 2 The funeral of the late W. stone drew a large crowd and featured fourteen ministers most of whom were colleagues in the Virginia Conference of the United Brethren Church. Names include W. F. Gruver A S Hammack S K Wine N F ACupp J H Brunk J C S Myers E W McMullen G W Stover E U Hoenshel G B Fadely C W Stine spring T J Fenster W D Good and H A Brown pastor of Bridgewater. The sermon was by Presiding Elder Grover with brief addresses by Wines Brown Hammack and Brank. Interment in Dayton cemetery.
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Dayton
Val
Foneraca Ey
W. Stone
Virginia
Conference of the United Brethren ‘Church
Reva
W. F. Gruver
Hammack
S. K. Wine
Local Markets Steady with Mixed Prices Told
Prices paid in today’s local markets show steady overall activity with varying yields. Wheat quotes around 60 to 75 cents, peas at 50 cents, and chickens including old hens noted with fluctuations. some items listed narrowly and awaiting confirmation in the inside pages.
Bad Accident To Two Young Children
An eight year old daughter of Albert Geitz dislocated her right arm after falling on a yard board and a second child, daughter of Mrs. Cora Tiaise, burned on the face and lips by handling a box of concentrated lye. Both receive medical attention from Dr. LeFevre and a physician. Visitors mentioned include Miss Swimley and Mrs. Thomas visiting relatives.
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Bunker Hill
Albert Geitz
Cora Tiaise
LeFevre
Swimley
Brucetown
G. W. Swimley
Hienrietta Thomas
Martinsburg
A. M. Boltz
Ball Tossers Off For Staunton Today
The Winchester baseball team left at noon for Staunton to play two games in a three game set. The squad hopes to stage a doubleheader Friday to return by Saturday. Big Mack the first baseman was ill and did not accompany the team.
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Winchester
Staunton
Big Mack
Eekates
Large German to be given at Pagebrook Clarke County home
Mr and Mrs Charles Mullikin plan a large German at their Clarke County home Pagebrook on the evening of Saturday August 4. Winchester residents are invited to attend and join the event.
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Charles Mullikin
Clarke County
Pagebrook
Winchester
Gallant Life Nearing End at Arlington Cemetery
A. B. Drum longtime Arlington National Cemetery superintendent lies near death at the Lee mansion within the cemetery grounds. The Civil War veteran, who also once led Winchester National Cemetery, is 60 years old, with a son serving as a Marine Corps officer.
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National Cemetery At
Arlington
Lee Mansion
Andrew B. Drum
Arlington National Cemetery
National Capital
National Capital, ‘Captain Drum
Captain Drum
National Cemetery
Winchester
Greenboro
Simon Drum
Pennsylvania
Drum
Andrew B. Drum, Jr
Marine Corps
Telephone Service greatly improved in Jefferson County area
The Frederick and Clarke telephone lines have been upgraded over the past weeks with carefully adjusted connections. Patronage is increasing rapidly and many new phones have been installed. Frederick and Clarke subscribers now have free connections to Jefferson County, Winchester, and much of Frederick County. Long distance to north south and east is easily obtained.
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Frederick and Clarke
Jefferson Couty
Winchester
Frederick County
Rumor Claims Coburn Murder Linked to Corbett Tale
A town rumor alleged William Coburn of this city was killed near Cumberland Maryland. The tale traced to a letter from James Corbett's son, a railroad worker, about taking his child to a Baltimore hospital. The connection remains unexplained. Mrs Noah K Davis and Miss Clara Bell Davis visit son Nar N Wilson Davis in Harrisonburg.
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William Coburn
Cumberland
James Corbett
Virginia Woolen Mills
Noah K. Davis
Clara. Bell Davis
The
University
Mrs Doing dies after long illness in Frederick County
Mrs Taty Branson Doing wife of James Har old Doing longtime Frederick County farmer died at 1 30 PM at her home after ten months of illness due to complications She was 37 and had been a devoted Society of Friends member Funeral services are planned for Saturday at her late home with interment at Hopewell graveyard She is survived by her husband a daughter Lillian and her parents Mr and Mrs Jonathan Branson of the county Mr Branson a prominent Friends member was well known in the northern part of the county The community shares in the family’s sorrow
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Taty Branson Doing
James Harold Doing
Frederick County
Myre
Branson
Society of Friends
Doing
Isaac W Tolvin Dead in County
Isaac W Tolvin a well known farmer died at his home in Fawcett's Gap after a lingering stomach illness aged 39. Friends gathered at ten and a funeral at eleven at St Pauls Lutheran Church with burial nearby. Survived by widow Mary Tolvin and son J William Tolvin of Fawcett's Gap.
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Isaac W. Tolvin
Fawcett’s Gap
Mr. Tolvin
St. Paul’s Imtheran Church
C. W. Cassell
Tolvin
Mary Tolvin
J. William Tolvin
Marker to honor Lee camp site planned near Berryville
Hon A Moore Jr of J E B Stuart Camp Confederate Veterans announced plans to erect a large boulder on his Berryville area farm west of Berryville to mark the spot where Gen Robert E Lee and staff camped on their way to Gettysburg. A surrounding fence and deed to the Stuart Camp are to be included.
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A. Moore, Jr
J. E. B. Stuart
Berryville
Robert E. Lee
Gettysburg
Colonel Button Wins in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the Legislature acted constitutionally in appointing Colonel Joseph Button as Commissioner of Insurance. The court ordered a writ of mandamus to compel him to be sworn in, with Judge Crump and the commission awaiting guidance on timing and enforcement. Button expressed happiness and readiness to assume the new duties once sworn in.
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Supreme Court of Appeals
Joseph Button
State Corporation Commission
Bureau’ of Insurance
Keit
Cour
Button
Insurance
Crump
Colonel Button
Picnic in Honor of Young Matron at Rouss Spring
Mrs. George A. Haines hosted a moonlight picnic at Rouss Spring Tuesday evening in honor of her sister-in-law Mrs. Jennie Gaul a young matron from Washington. The event ran from 7 30 to 10 and fruits were served as guests enjoyed the gathering. Mrs. Gaul is a daughter of the late George H. Haines and returned home yesterday.
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George A. Haines
Rouss Spring
Jennie Gaul
Washington
Van Alstyne Family Aims to Visit Ill Aunt
Mr Van Alstyne and Mrs Van Alstyne with Miss Sadie Simons of New York left yesterday for Chisne where Mr Van Alstyne is summoned by his aunt illness. They expect to be away about two weeks. Miss Nellie Brockenbrough of Lexington Virginia is visiting friends in the city.
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Egbert van Alstyne
Sadie Simons
New York
Chisnse
van Alstyne
Nellie Brockenbrough
Lexington, Va
Big Birthday Dinner For M. E. B. McDonald In White Hall
A large gathering celebrated Mr. M. E. B. McDonald s birthday with a noon to afternoon dinner. Guests from Frederick Berkeley and Jefferson counties attended, including numerous McDonald relatives and friends.
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White Hall
M. EB. McDonald
Fredrick
Berkeley
Jefferson
S. L. Crim
Charles Finfrock
Stewart Fries
James Miller
Fred Linton
Porter Linton
Steve Brannon
Page Miller
Ella Lewis
Albert Anderson
Smoke
Joe Snapp
William Trimble
Missea
Ethel
Birdie
Frances
Eva Finfrock
Julia Miller
Maria Linton
Smoke Lewis
Hancher Line
Edith
Minnie McDonald
Georgia
Blanche
Lena Crim
Mesera
Robert Brannon
John _Myett
Finfrock
Trimble
Crim
Hubbard
Garrett
Foster Clark
Melvin
Donald Finfrock
Horses Named For Famous Brands in Berryville Show
Col Jas H Hardesty of Baltimore arrived in Berryville and will stay through the Horse Show. He plans to exhibit his horses Monticello and Sherwood, joining last year’s entries. Nearby, H L Palmbaum visits Baltimore. Hon A Moore Jr and daughter Mary return from Raleigh Springs. Mrs C Stribling and daughter visit Mrs D Bowman. Dr Cabell Moore of Northern Va visits his parents Mr and Mrs A Moore Jr.
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Evening Star Bureau
Berryville
Jas. H. Hardesty
Baltimore
Monticello
Sherwood
L. Palmbaum
A. Moore, Jr
Mary
Raleigh Springs
C. Stribling
Waynesboro
D. Bowman
Cabell Moore
Northern
Heavy storm batters Kernstown causing flood damage
A two hour heavy rain storm drenched Kernstown in this county with the creek exceeding banks. Floodwaters swept through adjoining farms tearing fences bridges and washing away some structures. Residents reported the current and flooding as the heaviest in years.
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Kernstown
Staunton Beats Winchester In High Scoring Baseball Clash
Staunton and Winchester produced a dramatic game with Staunton’s Graham making an eight-error free left field catch and Carr from George Washington University driving four doubles and four singles. Winchester pitchers struggled as Foard, Feiser and Johnson contributed key plays, while Armstrong held until late defense preserved Staunton’s lead.
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Winchester
Johnson
Carr
George Washington University
Staunton
Willow
Armstrong
Tans
Baker
Coris Cantwell
Graham
Pirsdi
Bob Graham
Shields
Thompson
Woodson
Porter
Big McDonald
Dick Woodward
Andrews
Hanks
T Hanks
Kay
Witchester
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Star
Rev. W. RB. Berry
Goldie ‘Allen
Buchanan
Carrie 'Houston
Fee i
Capt. Drum
J. Harold Doing
Clearbrook
Lee
Col. Button
Supreme Court
Mr. van Alstyne
Mr. McDonald
Siar
Wade
Box
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