Little Helen Green Drowns In Swift City Run
Little Helen Virginia Green six year old daughter of Mr John Green drowned near Shawnee trestle after a heavy cloudburst. Her body found about ten o'clock last night by Edward Lowery and John Rehill near Winchester Pumping Station after a six hour search. The water rose to a raging torrent sweeping the run and washing the plank crossing. she attempted the crossing and was carried away. Her body was later taken to the grandmother Mrs Martha Green's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Green
John Green
Helen Virginia Green
Edward Lowery
John Rehill
Martha Green
William Haymaker
Mary Haymaker
Market Street
Shawnee Springs
Enna
Elworth
Charles Henry
Winchester
Rhea replies to General Thurman in divorce feud
Ex-Congressman Rhea of Ninth Virginia responds to General Thurman over an insulting visit tied to Mrs Thurman’s divorce suit. He says Thurman had ample time to seek satisfaction and outlines plans to be in Winchester Bristol or Berryville where he would face Thurman if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhea
Ninth
Virginia
Charles Thurman
Berryville
Mra. Thurman
Clarke Courier
Thurman
Bristol
Winchester
Storm Damage Report Hits Clarke and Frederick Counties
Heavy afternoon storms blackened Clarke County with substantial losses. C W Royster reported 30 acres of threshed wheat destroyed while Mr Humar also suffered heavy damage. Frederick County saw further destruction from the late storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
C. W. Royster
Humar
Frederick County
Cumberland Valley Agent Visits Martinsburg
Mr. W. S. Laise, agent for the Cumberland Valley railroad at Bunker Hill, visited Martinsburg on Saturday. He made a flying trip between trains to conduct business. One of the older Cumberland Valley employees, he was part of the civil engineering corps when the line was extended from Martinsburg to Winchester. For the past 12 years, Mr. Laise has served as the Bunker Hill agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Laise
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Bunker Hill
Martinsburg
Livery Stable Changes Hands at White Sulphur Springs
Mr Walter B Henry has taken charge of the livery stable at Jordan's White Sulphur Springs for the summer. Miss Nannie J Byrne of James Town Rhode Island was called to the city yesterday by her mother's illness. Mack Noonan's Livery. Phone 210.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Henry
Jordan’s
White Sulphur Springs
Nannie J. Byrne
Jamestown, R. I
Death Notices: Mrs Rebecca Wegand Dies in St Louis
Mrs Rebecca Wegand of St Louis Missouri, sister of Mrs Ida Cain of Kent Street, died Sunday night at age 29 after moving there a year ago with her husband. Survived by her husband and three children, six sisters and numerous relatives mourn her. Funeral was held Monday afternoon in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Cain
South Kent Street
Rebecca Wegand
St. Louis
Winchester City Treasurer June report shows balance
City Treasurer reports balance on hand July 1 of 88.41 for June. Condensed figures show cash balance June 1 of 4340.90 and total expenditures leaving a balance of 884.41. Revenue and refunds listed include rent for Auditorium and light refunds totaling 636.08.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Prienant Pie
Wrong-household move damages furniture mix up
A colored drayman moved furniture from the Brown home on North Main Street but took items from adjacent Margaret Sprout's house. Belonging to Thomas Barr, the Sprout home’s furniture was damaged. several pieces were broken in the mix up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
North Main Street
Margaret Sprout
Thomas Barr
Fine Lecture On Passion Play At Oberamergua
Rev. Nelson P. Dame rector of Christ Church delivered an engaging lecture on the Passion Play last night. He used stereoptical views and photographs he took in Europe to illustrate the talk and his account drew a large attentive audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson P. Dame
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Oberamergua
Epworth League to Send Delegate Tonight
The Epworth League of Market Street M E Church will hold an important post service meeting to elect a delegate for the Epworth League of America convention to be held in Philadelphia on October 13 14 and 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eworth League
Market Street M. E. Church
Epworth League of America
Philadelphia
Minor Wins In Police Court
In police court today the case of M. Conway vs James Hottle to recover 33 dollars was heard. The defendant pleaded being a minor and after evidence Justice Bragonier dismissed the case. No better ice cream when flavored with high grade vanilla 25 cents at Buschnell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Conway
James Hottle
Bushnell’s
Social Highlights Fill Winchester Summer Evenings
Social life in Winchester heats up with many events as summer visitors join locals. Mr and Mrs Forster M Reeder celebrated their marriage with a 30 guest dinner at Jordan's White Sulphur Springs. Mrs Love and daughters hosted a large reception for Mrs Helen Ames and Mrs Judge Harrison on Water Street. Miss Evie Tucker McGuire hosted a six table card party for Miss Helen Savage, followed by supper. A grand ball at Jordan's White Sulphur Springs tonight honors Governor and Mrs A J Montague with many locals expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Jordan
White Sulphur Springs
Forster M. Reeder
Christ Episcopal Church
Elisabeth Stoddert
Helen Ames
Boston
Mass
Judge Harrison
Mrs. Love
Mrs. Hope
Miss Love
Elizabeth Sherrard
Mia
Harnson
Evie McGuire
Miss Savage
Battle
Evie Tucker McGuire
Amherst Street
Helen Savage
Rahway
N. J
Winchester Society
Miss McGuire
Harry H. Baker
A. J. Montague
Colonel Baker
Tramp Ordered From Town in Half Hour Pause
In a busy Police Court session Justice Bragonier ordered Edward Brooks a tramp to leave the town within thirty minutes. The case ended quickly as the traveler was required to vacate Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tramp
D. H. Bragonier
Edward Brooks
Wincheater
Mrs Eugene West Joins Husband in Winchester After Leesburg Visit
Mrs Eugene West returns from an extended stay with her daughter Mrs Berry in Leesburg and reunites with her husband in Winchester where he works as a clerk at the Taylor Hotel. Notice offers special meat prices for farmers for threshing. Frank Brown’s Meat Market advertises contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Eugene West
Berry
Leesburg
Taylor Hotel
Frank Brown
Water St
Narrow Escape From Death At Armel Farm
Arthur R. Armel son of G W Armel prominent farmer of Armel Virginia narrowly escaped serious injury when horses frightened by a rake ran off dragging him a distance, tearing clothing and bruising his body at his father's farm on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Armel
Arthur R. Armel
G. W. Armel
Sent to Jail in Default of Fine for Drunkenness
Harry Greenwalt, a well known city resident, was arrested on north Main Street for drunken and disorderly conduct. He appeared before Justice Bragonier and was sentenced to ten days in jail or a $2.50 fine, and chose jail in default of payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Greenwalt
North Main Street
Justice Bragonier
Greenwalt
Horse Show Opens In Front Royal Rally Draws 1500
The Front Royal horse show opens with about 1,500 attendees marking stronger interest than prior years. No Winchester entries appear except Fire-fly owned by Clark H. Maxwel and driven by Robert Barr of Front Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal Horse Show
Winchester
Clark H. Maxwel
Robert Barr
Widow of Logan Osbourn Dies in Jefferson County at 83
Mrs. Margaret Osbourn widow of Logan Osbourn of Kabletown Jefferson county died yesterday after a short illness aged 83. She was born Miss Osbourn in Loudoun county Virginia. Survived by son Logan Osbourn and two daughters Mrs. Virginia Shutt and Mrs. Rouss wife of Capt Milton Rouss all of Jefferson county. Interment at Round Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Osbourn
Logan Osbourn
Kabletown
Jefferson County
Miss Osbourn
Loudoun County
Virginia Shutt
Rouss
Milton Rouss
Round Hill
Special train fares to Washington and Baltimore advertised
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces a special train from Winchester leaving at 6 80 a m to Washington for 1 00 and to Baltimore for 12 5 cents. Mrs Pike and daughters Isadore and Ethel Pike head to Capon Springs until September. R E Griffith travels to Brunswick Md on business. Various local residents depart for visits and trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Winchester City Council August Meeting Report
Winchester Common Council convened at City Hall in regular session. Officials discussed water closet use at Frederick jail, upgraded pumping boiler, street grade changes, Bantz Alley rights, and district reallocation under May 1908 act. Bonds totaling two thousand dollars were authorized for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
City of
Winchester
William H. Baker
Messrs. Blake
Brown
Barton
Barr
Cooper
Fuller
J. M
R. W. Haymaker
Lewis
Ramsburg
Willis
H. D. Fuller
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Bantz
Sarton
J. M. Haymaker
Charley Rouss Fire Company
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Messrs
Henry Hamilton
Tur Star
Tur Eventna Star
C. E. Shryrock
Hollingsworth
Clarke Co
Mack Noonan
Epworth League
Arthur Armel
Front Royal
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co
Capon
R. E. Griffith
Brunswick
Lloyd Logan
Chas. E. Seal
Charlestown
Haines
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