Primary officers appointed for August 15 election
The County Democratic Election Committee lists appointed judges and clerks by precinct in the Stonewall to Opequon districts for the August 15 primary. Names include B W Baker M E McDonald Isaac Stine John C Coe Peter B Unger T F Gough and many others with numerous clerks named.
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County Democratic Committee
The
County Democratic Election Committee
White Hall
B. W. Baker
M. E. McDonald
A. A. Robinson
W. Y. Adams
J. Lee Pannett
Neff
Town
Isaac Stine
W. 8. Hiett
M. J. Hardesty
W. W. Tanquary
A. G. Rutherford
Kerns
Scott Grant
J. R. Triplett
Thos. Steele
Jno
C. Cather
Jacob Metz Carper
S Valley
John C. Coe
J. Scott Carper
R. Lee Stickler
Peter Hammond
J. W. Carpenter
Greenwood
Jonah L. Cather
J. M. Snapn
Jonah Simpson
A. J. Wiggington
David Carpenter
Baker’s Mill
Ww. F. Braithwaite
R W. Smith
W. C. Whitacre
G. H. Edwarde
Wat. Smith
Dolans
R. ©. Layton
E. W. Collins
Thomas Dick
R. L. Omps
J. 8
Bageant
Ashton
Philip Shade
Isaac Dehaven
James Dehaven
Charles Shade
Co. L
Wife Dead and Husband Injured in Local Tragedy
Sickness and death sweep the Cornwell family as Mrs. Cynthia Wilson dies at 28 after a long consumption battle. Her husband W C Wilson, hospitalized in Martinsburg after a railroad accident, cannot attend the funeral. Mrs Wilson leaves four children and several siblings.
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Cornwells
Cynthia Wilson
W. C. Wilson
Virginia Cornwell
Meadow Mills
Frederick County
W. Va
Wilson
Baltimore & Ohio
Cornwell
South Braddock Street
J. B. Cornwell
Pittsburg
Atwell Cornwell
Cedar Creek
Sadie Cain
Whitacre Missing From Gainesboro Magisterial Ticket
The STAR reports O. C. Whitacre was omitted from the Gainesboro precinct magisterial slate due to a compositor's oversight. The paper apologizes for the error and notes no intent to slight the candidate.
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STAR
O. C. Whitacre
Gainesboro
Whitacre
His First Visit In Forty Seven Years
Mr James Welsh of Washington an ex Confederate and Winchester native visited the city yesterday for the first time since 1856 He came on the Sunday excursion His father owned a Market street flouring mill burned by a raiding party during the Civil War when the Winchester and Potomac Railroad passed through Market street He served in the Thir teenth Virginia Infantry known as the Boomerangs under Gen A P Hill He met war time friends during his Winchester stay
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Winchester
Welsh
Market Street
T Here
Large Crowd Attends Confederate Veterans Reunion at Fisher's Hill
A Saturday Confederate veterans reunion at Fisher's Hill drew an estimated 800 to 900 attendees from across the country despite persistent rain. Rev Dr John P Hyde opened with prayer, with speakers Judge C E Nicol Rev Sydney G Ferguson and Lieut Oakley delivering addresses amid orderly proceedings and ample lunch.
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Judge Nicol
Rev. S
Ferguson
Fisher’s Hill
John P. Hyde
Turner Ashby
Will Town Have Cold Storage Plant
A dispatch from Martinsburg West Virginia reports a large storage plant for apples likely to be built in Winchester by the Miller Storage Company of Martinsburg. The firm, recently incorporated, lists G. W. McKnown as president and R. S. Dillon as general manager with a slate of directors. Plans include warehouses at Winchester Inwood Martinsburg Hagerstown and Chambersburg to store Berkeley county apples. Cumberland Valley Railroad officials visited Inwood to plan a side track to the plant. Berkeley fruit growers are stockholders. Local apple buyers doubt the Winchester project will be built here.
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Winchester
Miller Storage Company
Martinsburg
G. W. McKnown
Clarence E. Martin
E. C. Henshaw
R. 8. Dillon
J. H. Smith
Gray Silver
I. L. Bender
W. H. Poling
J. T. Catrow
G. P. Miller
Berkeley
Inwood
Hagerstown
Chambersburg
Cumberland Valley Railroad
County Man's Funeral Tomorrow
The remains of the late E. L. Rudolph, who died Friday in Albany New York, were brought to the city today aboard the Baltimore and Ohio train. The body is at the home of B. F. Kump near Capon Springs. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 11 o'clock from Mr. Kump's house with interment at Hebron near Capon Springs.
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E. L. Rudolph
Albany
N. Y
Tae Star
Baltimore & Ohio
B. F. Kump
Capon Springs
Winchester Social Circle Buzzes Over Stoddert Reeder Engagement
Miss Elisabeth B Stoddert of Winchester Virginia.one of the towns best known young ladies to marry Fors ter M Reeder of Kansas City Missouri.the ceremony planned quietly this week at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church with Rev Nelson P Dame officiating. The couple met during a visit to Kansas City and are stylishly popular in their circles.
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Winchester
Elisabeth B. Stoddert
Forster M. Reeder
Kansas
City
Nelson P. Dame
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Misa Stoddert
Miss Stoddert
William Stoddert
Maryland
Margaret Porter Stoddert
McCormick
Virginia
Reeder
Kansas City
Missouri
Mr. Reeder
Virginia Girl
Horse Stolen From the Hitching Yard
Unknown horse thief takes a saddle horse from a RedBud county hitching yard Saturday night. G B Carver reports the loss. the horse with saddle and bridle is missing. Police search ongoing. reward offered in today’s Stan.
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G.B. Carver
RedBud
Carver
Mosquitoes Overrun Town Prompting Police Complaints
Since Saturday the Police Department has been overwhelmed by calls and in person complaints about mosquitoes. Citizens say the nuisance is worse than ever and fear a long-term problem if not addressed. They urge stronger, more practical control measures.
Dance All Day at Pen-Mar Free of Charge
An event notes a free all day dance at Pen-Mar on August 4. It promises a superb orchestra and lively evening entertainment for attendees.
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Pen-Mar
Court petitions to remove tolls on Wardensville grade
Hon. R. E. Byrd represents petitioners asking the county court to declare the Wardensville grade not tollable due to poor condition. The petition lists numerous signers claiming the road is unsafe and toll collection unjust until repairs are made.
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Wardensville
R. E. Byrd
A. J. McIlwee
A. L. White
F. M. Wigginton
B. G. Keller
J. H. Lamp
B. F. Cooper
J. D. Wright
T. F. Gaugh
A. V. Plum
R. L Hodgaon
J. L. Spillman
J. E. Wigginton
B. R. Lineburg
H. B. Fauver
W. H. Williams
F. P. William
Amos Spillman
P. H. Lineburg
Wm. Bayliss
A. L. Brewer
M. W. Orndorff
J. H. Williams
N. J. Wigginton
Martin Williams
Clarence H. Bayliss
J. H. Wisecarver
J. H. Bayliss
J. I. Crabill
E. 8. Arnold
G. B. Pifer
I. H. Clowser
W. M. Tevalt
H. W. Orndorff
Jas. Burner
J.E. White
P. H. Burkhart
J. M. Orndorff
J. H. Lanhoff
Jacob Rosenberger
8. A. Bly
J. I. White
A. Orndorff
John W. Perry
W. Taylor Perry
John Whissen
Lewis A. Lamp
Bushrod
Badly Beaten Up And Then Fined
A bartender William G. Funk and railroad worker G. E. Fowler clashed in Winchester. Funk threw Fowler out and beat him. Fowler obtained a warrant but Bragonier fined Fowler two dollars for the beating and for possessing money.
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William G. Funk
Ralph Savage
G. E. Fowler
Pennsylvania
Funk
Fowler
Winchester
Squire Bragonier
Mr. Fowler
Williamson Leaves Boyd to Pursue Virginia Law Course
The narrative notes Mr. J. L. Williamson is leaving Winchester October 1 to join the University of Virginia for a law program. He departs after two years as clerk for druggist Mr. Fred B. Boyd, leaving a broad circle of friends and strong town ties.
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Fred
Boyd
Winchester
Williamson
University of Virginia
Winchester Lodge
University College of Medicine
Richmond
Winchester beats Martinsburg 7 to 2 on home field
Winchester, led by captain John Kern, defeated Martinsburg 7 to 2. Shiner pitched masterfully holding Martinsburg to two hits while Kern and Miller sparked timely hits and draws on balls as Winchester pulled away with four, five, and six inning scoring. Martinsburg showed two runs in the second inning on errors.
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Royal Blues
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
John Kern
Charlestown
Miller
Rainsberger
Shiner
Page
Clowe
Harper's Ferry
Capt. Kern
Valley League
Nichols
Pat Rollins
Moran
Hoxton
Paul Kern
Russell
Shoemaker
van Horn
Kern
P. B
Wall
Conrad
Shell
Touring Valley In Their Motor Car
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Taylor of Norfolk reached Winchester on Saturday in their touring car while touring Maryland and Virginia. He is a Norfolk businessman and she a Washington beauty and descendant of Francis Scott Key. They spent time with friends in Winchester and left for Staunton to visit more Virginia points before returning home.
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Richard C. Taylor
Norfolk
Winchester
Maryland
Virginia
Taylor
Washington
Francis Scott Key
County Yard Party Draws Wide Attendance for Burnt Church Fund
A well attended Saturday night yard party at Bryarly's School House in Frederick County attracted many county and Winchester voters. The event raised a handsome sum for Burnt Church fund, with orderly proceedings and many politicians meeting locals. Advertisers in Toe 8rar reap the benefit of 2,128 circulation.
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Bryarly
Frederick County
Winchester
Burnt Church
Will of county man probated in Frederick County
The August county court session approved a move of the Carper's Valley voting site to Meeting House Hill School. The will of Adam Peasemaker, Gainesboro District resident near the West Virginia line, was admitted to probate. Widow E. C. Peasemaker named executrix with life interest in the home farm. Latimore and Offutt are beneficiaries. Estate valued at 8000 to 9000 dollars.
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Carper
West Virginia Line
E. C. Peasemaker
Latimore
Offutt
Mr. Cole Narrowly Escapes Train Accident
E. Cole a Burlington switchman from 1016 Adaline Street fell under a freight car at the Union depot yards late Wednesday. He suffered a head gash and back injuries but rolled clear of the rail, kept smoking, and was sent home by ambulance. His injuries are not considered dangerous.
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Kansas City
E. Cole
Gertie Haines
Winchester
Mary C. Haines
Adaline Street
Burlington
Union Depot
Virginia embalmers board president heads to Norfolk
Capt. Geo. W. Kurtz, president of the Virginia State Board of Embalmers, departed for Norfolk this morning to attend the board meeting beginning tomorrow. He will remain several days touring points of interest in the city.
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Geo. W. Kurtz
Virginia State Board of Embalmers
Norfolk
Captain Kurtz
Special Trains Bring Winchester Sunday Excursionists
Two special trains were used to bring Sunday excursionists to Winchester yesterday, one from Washington and the other from Baltimore. A comparatively small crowd of visitors came.
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Winchester
Washington
Baltimore
United Brethren Yard Party Extended This Week
Bad weather last week prompts the United Brethren yard party to continue Thursday Friday and Saturday nights this week.
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United Brethren Yard Party
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Stonewall District
Brucetown
W. B. Timberlake
Wm. Jobe
Hugh Janney
J. Swimley
R. W. Shuttz
Shawneeb District
Gainsboro
Gainsboro Precinct
A. R. Ricker
B W. Shade
T. Adams
Lewellen Jackson
Fred Hatcher
Barrett
Back Creek District
Dry Run
John Y. Himmelwright
Jos. M. Himmelwright
G. Wash
Pifer
W. J. Foltz
L. H. Orndorff
Opequon District
Old Forge
B. C. Shull
M. P. Smith
Harvey Richards
H. B. Shull
W. A. Henson
Middletown
Jas
L. Larrick
John S. Sperry
James Hottle
James W. Riding
D. D. Muse
Stephens City
T. W. McAstor
George A. Sampsell
F. Estes Cline
B. M. Carter
R. M. Lumley
Canterbury
Judgee
R. L. Miller
H. L. Suddith
Gilbert Hicks
J. W. Clevenger
National Avenue
James Welsh
Mack Noonan
Martinsburg, W. Ve
Baltimore Sun Today
Winchester Girl
Elizabeth Stoddert
Mr. Williamson
Mr. Boyd
Mr. J. L
County Yard
Toe
Wm. M. Atkinson
Mr. Cole
U. B. Yard Party
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