Embalmers Board to Meet in Winchester Tomorrow
The State Board of Embalmers, created by the General Assembly, will convene at Capt. G. W. Kurtz’s Winchester home at nine in the morning for its first meeting in this city. Members include W. B. Jonhston, Major L. T. Christian, T. A. Fox, C. W. C. Woolwine, and Capt. Kurtz. Applicants are expected for certification exams.
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State Board of Embalmers
General Assembly
G. W. Kurtz
Winchester
W. B. Johnston
Portsmouth
L. T.christian
Richmond
T. A. Fox
Danville
C. W. C. Woolwine
Capt. Kurtz
An Appeal to Colored Citizens of Winchester and Vicinity
A plea urges Black residents to help restore the old citizens graveyard. It cites the graveyard’s wretched condition as a shame and asks neighbors to fund two workers, William Smith and Henry Ciscoe, and to donate through Tuomas Moss.
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Winchester
William Smith
Henry Ciscoe
Tuomas Moss
Locomobile Beats Horse In Night Street Dash
An impromptu race occurred last Saturday night as a locomobile challenged a horse on a deserted street. The locomotive driver gave the horse a fair start and sped away with sharp acceleration. The horse, pulling a light rubber-tired vehicle, showed speed but could not outrun the locomotive.
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Sheir
Annual Tournament and Ball at Capon
The annual grand tournament and ball will be held at Capon on August 16. Gentlemen riders from across the country may participate and be entertained at the Springs two days free of charge with other generous arrangements in place.
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Capon
Marriage Licenses Issued In Shenandoah and Frederick Counties
County Clerk T. K. Cartmell issued licenses to Francis M. Richards of Shenandoah and Sallie F. Vance of Frederick. A second license was granted to Peter C. Petrie and Bessie M. Ebersole of Bartonsville. Residents report a rotten electric light pole at Market and Leicester streets posing a collapse risk.
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T. K. Cartmell
Francis M. Richards
Shenandoah County
Sallie F. Vance
Frederick County
Peter C. Petrie
Bessie M. Ebersole
Bartonsville
South Market Street
Tux Star
Market and
Leicester Streets
Hyde Receives Letter From Warlanta Minister
Rev. Dr. J. P. Hyde today received a letter from Rev. A. B. Warlanta. Gase could not be in Winchester for several days to look after the interests of the school.
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J. P. Hyde
A. B. Warlanta
Gase
Winchester
Government Weather Report Forecast for Monday and Tuesday
United States Weather Bureau issued forecast notes for Monday and Tuesday. The report outlines expected conditions across regions with potential precipitation and temperature ranges for the period.
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Government
United
States Weather Bureau Today
Winchester Invites New Fruit Canning Plant Investment
Three men from Gosport New York and Holly New York seek a county backed fruit canning and evaporating plant in Winchester with a $2000 plant cost. They require local growers to supply 25 000 bushels of apples within 25 miles to authorize erection. A county meeting at the Courthouse House Hall is set for Wednesday at ten to discuss terms and support.
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Messrs
C B. Shafer
Gosport
New York
F. A. Mu
Winchester
Cuvurt House
Winchester Excursion Draws Record Crowd From East
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ran two trains to Winchester with 547 visitors from Washington and Baltimore. Many came from Frederick Maryland. A thousand rode to Harpers Ferry in morning. Some traveled to Shenandoah Junction for Luray Caverns by Norfolk and Western. Round trip to Luray with cavern admission was $2.50, the lowest rate yet. Trains were held for an extra hour returning at seven.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Washington
Baltimore
Frederick
Harpers Ferry
Shenandoat Junction
Norfolk & Western
Luray
Baltimore&Ohio
Serious Damage in Runaway Collision Near Latham’s
Mr. Law rence Russell of Berryville Virginia was badly cut and his horse severely injured when his buggy collided with a team driven by C T Wyndham near Latham’s just outside the city limits. Russell was thrown from the buggy at about 830 p.m. and suffered painful cuts to the hands as the buggy shaft broke and the horse’s legs were harmed. He had planned to sell the horse for 250 dollars this week but fears it may be worthless due to its injuries.
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Lawrence Russell
Berryville
Daniel Kline
Winchester
Latham’s
C. T. Wyndham
Russell
Richards and Teineke Fight for Peat Field Belonging
Mr J A Richards of Bliss Virginia and Mr N K Teineke Field engaged in a dispute over peat field rights at 2:8. The report notes their interest and location but offers limited details on outcome or formal actions.
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J. A. Richards
Bliss
N.K. Teineke
Local residents noted during Virginia trip
Judge Vinton of Rockville Md is in town on business. Mr Jacob Reese of White Hall is in town today. Mr B C Shull of Marlboro is in town on business. Mr Charles Bell and wife spent weekend at Strasburg. Miss Corrine Strauss of Richmond and Miss Juliet Strauss of Richmond visit Winchester. The Constitutional Convention adjourned until August 22. J L Peetz to inaugurate a spot cash system on August 8. Miss Lottie Baker of Martinsburg returns home from near White Hall. Rev E B Leyburn of Hedgesville will preach in Alexandria Presbyterian Church during August. Clock repairs offered by Martin E Boehme Winchester. North Avenue and Braddock Heights building lots for sale. Attorneys Ward and Stephenson attend Hot Springs bar association meeting. Band Carnival and Races at Hagerstown Aug 15 with regional bands.
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Judge Vinton
Rockville
Jacob Reese
White Hall
Catholic Church Creed Sparks Debate Over Salvation
The quoted dialogue questions whether salvation exists outside the church and accuses the creed of obscuring truth, justice, and charity. The speaker denies intending controversy and asserts the card misrepresents his remarks.
Mg and Mrs Clark Parcell Plan Buffalo Exposition Trip
Mr and Mrs Clark Parcell will depart tomorrow morning for the Buffalo Exposition.
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Mrs. Clark Parcell
Buffalo Exposition
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State Board
Mr. Warwick
Horsey and Atwell
E. Bruce and
the Optician & Jeweler
West Water
B. C. Sbull
Marlboro
Charles Bell
Strasburg
M. K. Dean
Stephone City
Jos.Frankhouser
Opequon
J. L. Peetz
Spo
J. D. Rhodes
Middletown
Mr. BF. Line
Rock Enon Springs
Corrine and
Juliet Strauss
Richmond, Va
Ada B. Heller
Washington Street
Lottie Baker
Martinsburg
E. BR. Leyburn
Hedgesville
W. Va
Presbyterian Church
Alexandria
Martin E. Boehme
East Piccadilly St
Winchester, Va
David L. Clayton
Geo. W. Kurtz
South Main Street
Cumberland, Md
North Avenue
Braddock Heights
Uor
Musk Surety Co
Wm. M. Atkinson
Robt. M. Ward and
W. Roy Stephenson
Bar Association
Hot Springs
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Greencastle
Martingburg
Washington County
Hagerstown
Ae Anna Ball
Violet
Miss
Harrison
Kirks
Fred. S. Boyd
West Water Street
Main
Rhalttz
Turner H Frye
Virginia
Court House
Eli J Fre
Back Creek
C H Purcell
WM. M. Son
John M. Steck
Pat H. Gop
E Frederick Co
J. M. Beck
Juanester
Fae Cone
Saeiensee
Thomas Keating
Agt
Cumberland Beer
Braddock
Barwell Supplied
Cumberland Brewing Company
North Main Street
S. H. Hable’s
Star Clothier
Water Streets
OND Prich
Episcopal Female Institute
A. Magill Smith
M. A
Markham
Miller Supply Co
Fairfax College
Winch Hsthr
G. C. Sherarp
Funk & Ray
C. W. Ramssura
East Piccadilly Street
Snapp
Josiah L. Baker
Geo. H. Heist
N. Main Street
Miller’s Drug Store
Wright's
Jos
Fair Grounds
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