Father Shiner Fizzled In Fourth In Winchesters Loss
Winchester pitcher Father Shiner, recently quit with his home team, faced Hagerstown at Reservoir Park. Cantwell left sick after three innings. Feiser finished. Hagerstown trailed 3 0 before Winchester erupted for seven runs in the fourth to win 9 3. Frederick, Md., team next visit expected to challenge Winchester on home grounds.
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Fathen”’ Shiner
Winchester
Hagerstown
Reservoir Park
Jack
Entertaining Mrs Taylor at North Market Street Home
Mrs J Few Brown hosted a dignified gathering from nine to eleven last evening at her North Market street residence honoring Mrs Albert Sidney Johnston Taylor of Macon Georgia.
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J. Few Brown
North Market Street
Albert Sidney Johnston Taylor
Macon, Ga
Condition of Mr. Harmer Remains Unchanged
The condition of Edgar R. Harmer the veteran news agent remains unchanged and he is now afflicted with double vision after several days of illness at his West Cork Street residence.
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Edgar R. Harmer
Whho
West Cork Street
Was
Toll receipts offered for Valley Turnpike gates
Hansbrough and Carter announce toll receipts for one year from September 1 for gates 1 2 and 3. The privilege is extended during August and may be obtained by calling at their office. Either partner will issue the receipts.
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Ot Hansbrough & Carter
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad dismisses nearly 100 Italian workers
In a strict retrenchment at the Martinsburg to Weverton track project, Baltimore and Ohio officials discharged about 100 Italian workmen. Today only about 20 of nearly 200 former employees remain employed.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Martinsburg
Weverton
Leap Year and Odd Skating Market St. Rink Tonight
A brief item notes a skating event titled Leap Year and Odd at Market Street Rink, scheduled for tonight with likely special program or theme.
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Market St
Carter Glass Visits Winchester Inn
Hon Carter Glass a Lynchburg congressman visits Winchester Inn spending days with local friends. Editor of the Lynchburg News he is not discussing politics publicly but believes Democrats have better fall chances than since Cleveland.
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Congress
Lynchburg
Winchester Inn
Glass
Wisschester
Tnn
Cleveland
Surgeon Operates On Mrs. Miller For Tonsillitis
Mrs. Miller wife of Mr Samuel Miller of the city underwent a delicate tonsillitis operation at Memorial Hospital this morning. Dr B P Latane performed the procedure and the operation was announced as highly successful. Mrs Miller is sister of Mr Harry Markell and daughter of the late Mr Henry Markell. Later reports said her condition was as good as could be expected and a rapid recovery was anticipated.
Archery Contest at the New Rink Friday Night
An archery contest with bow and arrow on skates will attract at the New Rink Friday night. It promises novelty and excitement with prizes and follows a block party Saturday night.
Cumberland Valley Relief Association Funds Report
In July the Cumberland Valley Relief Association paid 660 in death benefits and 649.31 in sick benefits. The treasury or investments total over 13500 dollars.
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Cumberland Valley
Relief Association
County Friends Are on the 60 in Hayfield
Hayfield Virginia residents share travel and visit notes as Misses Jennie and Mary Hedrick with Charles Hedrick depart for Washington en route to New Haven Connecticut. Myrtle Hall returns to Wheeling West Virginia to resume stenography duties. Pearl Larrick visits Highlands this week. J M Millison runs the Capon Bridge and Winchester telephone line and was in the area on business. Jacob Kerkley and wife of Bloom spent last Sunday with friends here. N K Larrick of Hayfield leaves for a business trip to Staunton Virginia.
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Jacob Kerkley
Bloom
News of Swimley social notes and church plans
Swimley residents host and visit across towns with guests from Charlestown Berryville Gaylord and Houston. Rev Wheeler to preach Crums Sunday at 11. Mrs A B Buchanan of Houston visits sister Mrs E P Carter. families from Winchester Wadesville and Gaylord appear in village social roundup.
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H. V. ‘Wheeler
Joe Stephenson Builds Blacksmith Shop in Fawcett Gap
Fawcett Gap Va August 6. Mr Joe Stephenson is constructing a new blacksmith shop in the town.
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Fawcett
Gap
Joe Stephenson
Local notices and social tidbits from Hagerstown area
Jamaica and Cuba visitors in town for ten days with bananas for sale from 40 to 90 cents per bunch. Community notes include skating show at Market Street Rink with pictures, visits by Miss Lutie Funkhouser and Miss Anna Brumback to Strasburg and Rappahannock, and travels of Mr Charlie Richard and Miss May Sumption to Pittsburg Wheeling and Kent Street.
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Barry Hershey
Jamaica
Cuba
Hagerstown
Jacob. Brumbunch
G. Guiliani
Garah Zane Fire Co to hold regular meeting Friday evening
Court House sale notice urges public to attend the Big Furniture Sale this Saturday August 8. Auctioneer AG Swanson promotes the event and invites residents to visit the sale at the Court House.
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Court House
Murnan Dies After Illness in Winchester
Washington P. Murnan longtime Winchester street cleaner died after a brief illness at his South Market Street home. He aged 54 leaving a widow Miss Unger and sons Charles Boston George William Unger and Harper Murnan. Survived by brothers John and James Murnan arrangements await Charles Murnan’s arrival from Boston.
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Mr. Murnan
Winchester
Unger
Hampshire County
Wa. Va
Charles Mur
Nan
Boston
Messrs
George, William, Unger and
Harper Murnan
John
James Murnan
Farmers and Merchants National Bank Winchester Deposits Report
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia reports deposits of 780 397 as of July 15 with total resources 1 097 360 loans and investments 918 299 cash and due from banks 179 060 capital 100 600 and surplus and profits 56 962 The bank building and old county courthouse form a picturesque view on a postal card bearing the statement
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Bank
Tornado Strikes Dunning Nebraska Town
A tornado struck Dunning Nebraska near the Burlington line shortly after dark last night causing heavy property and likely life losses. Wires are down hindering casualty reports and hourly updates are expected as communication lines remain disrupted. American Olympic athletes led by C M Daniels and Ray Every arrived in New York aboard the Adriatic after their exploits in swimming and jumping events.
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Hearst News Service
Omaha
Neb
Dank
Dunning
Nebraska
Burlington
Bloodshed in Kentucky family feud erupts in Laymen
Across eastern Kentucky a long standing feud flared into deadly violence at Laymen. Six people were mortally wounded in the clash between the Eversoles and the Frenchs amid W. Breathitt and Perry county feuds, marking the bloodiest eastern Kentucky confrontation since earlier sectarian killings.
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Hearst News Service
Frankfort
Fine Farm For Sale Near the Home Farm Lot Ad
Auction notice notes farm for sale linked to the late R. M. Cooper estate. The fourth page of the paper carries the advertisement with location hints and bidding details.
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R. M. Cooper
At-Lp
Cumberland Man Thomas Fletcher Visits Winchester for Horse Shows
Mr Thomas Fletcher a Cumberland Md businessman is in Winchester visiting friends He will attend the Berryville and Front Royal horse shows The Front Royal Horse Show on August 12 13 is touted as the best ever with top flat racing and steeplechasing in the state Also an advertisement notes a six room flat for rent at Henry Baetjer with modern amenities.
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Horay
Capt Woods Heads Virginia Lawyers
Meeting of the Virginia Bar Association at Hot Springs adopted a pro Taft stance amid factional debate. Officers named for the coming year include President Micajah Woods of Charlottesville and Vice Presidents Theodore Bonnet Tidewater John Os Southaxia Joseph Wilson West Alexander Robertson Valadateley and Gardner Booth Plea Mont. Executive Committee Hill Montague and George C. Gregory of Richmond, Secretary-Treasurer John B. Minor of Richmond.
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Virginia ‘Bar
Hot Springs
Wyndham R. Meredith
Tad Mite
Theodore Bonett
Tidewater
John Os
Southaxia
Joseph c. Wilson
Se West
Alexander F. Robertson
Valadateley
Gardner L. Booth
Plea
Mont
Hill Montague and
George C. Gregory
Richmond
Miss Sara Strain Arrives in Virginia for Visit
Miss Sara Strain of New York City has arrived at Clearbrook to remain several weeks as the guest of Mr and Mrs James G Whetzel near goat place Amity. Strain has many friends in and around Winchester who welcome her back to Virginia.
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Sara Homans
Strain
New York City
Clearbrook
James G. Whetzel
Amity
Winchester
Virginia
Balloon Ascension at Winchester Recalled in Ancient History
Yesterday's balloon ascent at Winchester is recalled in the Winchester-Bena Herald. It notes a worse event last season with age scoring eight runs in a single game against Winchester.
Morse Show Of Aug 12 13 To Be Best Flat Racing State
The Front Royal Morse Show on August 12 13 promises the best flat racing and pony pacing in the state. Organizers urge attendance and expect wide public interest in the event.
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Buss
Chester
Frederick
Marylanders
Ister
Mr. Harmer
Hansbrough & Carter
Carter Glass
Mr. Glass
The
Journals of Virginia
Mrs. Miller
Mr. Har
Ry Markell
Daugh
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Mr. Henry Markell
Hayfield
Jennie and
Mary Hedrick
Charles He
Drick
Washington
New Haven
Conn
Miss Myrtle Hall
Wheeling
W. Va
Capon Bridge and
N. K. Larrick
Staun
Ton, Va
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Swimley
H. E.’ Guyer
Ruth
Bessie Allen
Charlestown
William Carter
Grover L. Carter
Berryville
Mrs
E. P. Carter
A. B. Buchanan
Houston
Texas
Mrs. E
P. Carter
William Raymond
Virgil Johnson
Frank Hetzel
Gaylord
J.W. Symons
Little Son
Leslie Russell
Wadesville
Fawcett Gap News
Smith Shop
Lutie Funkhouser
Strasburg
Charlie Richard
Ant
Anna Brumback
Rappaban
Nock County
Charles Bowers
Pittsburg
Kent Street
Miss May. Sumption
Wheeling, Maya
Ohio
Furni
Faug
AG. Swanson
Illness
Washington P. Murnan
South Market Street
Charles Murnan
National
Merchants’ National Bank, of Win
National Bank
Helen
Schulty
Garrett
Ind
Virginia Redman
Mise" Schultz
New York
Bers
C. M. Daniels
Ray
White Star Line
Adriatic
Kentucky
Albany
N. Y
North Albany
Com
Avery Portable Gas Company
Twohree
Graves
John Temple Graves
Independence League
Gil Wiley
West
Fine Farm
Thomas Fletcher
Cumberland
Henry
Baetjer
Capt. Woods
Bar Association, Ia
Sessidy At
Don
Staunton
Bessier
United States
Mr. Taft
Micajah Woods
Charlottesville
John B. Mienor
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