Accident at Old Dominion Paper Mills maims Edward Hare
Edward Hare, a back tender at the Old Dominion Paper Mills, suffered severe hand injuries when his right hand was mangled by a moving engine part after slipping on a slippery floor. He was treated by Dr. Bell and returned home on Cecil Street, facing possible blood poisoning and lifelong limited work. Hare, a former Co A, Second Va Volunteers member and sole supporter of his widowed mother, may never again perform heavy labor.
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Old Dominion
Edward Hare
Hare
Co. A
David Carper
Bell
A Disguised Blessing Ends Horse's Suffering
Circuit Clerk P H Gold faced a grim ordeal when his horse slipped on brick pavement. He planned to shoot the animal to end its misery but the horse recovered, delaying the execution and leaving the matter unresolved as of Saturday.
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P. H. Gold
Job
Mr. Gold
Baltimore painter finishes 265 house contract
Mr. Charles William Gant of Baltimore arrived Saturday to visit his brother Hugh Grant, a leading Baltimore paint contractor who has just completed painting 265 houses in the city.
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Charles William Gant
Baltimore
Hugh Grant
Grant
Governor Tyler Visits Winchester and Nearby Events
Governor J Hoge Tyler of Virginia visited Winchester arriving at 5 58 PM. He attended Kent Street Presbyterian Church services and Opequon Memorial Church service, toured Kernstown battlefield, and spoke at Fisher's Hill reunion. He departed for Harrisonburg on the 5 AM freight to attend Rockingham County executive committee proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia
J. Hoge Tyler
Tyler
Fisher’s Hill
Evans
Overnor Tyler
Kent Street Presbyterian Church
H. Tucker Graham
Fayetteville
N. C
James R. Graham
T. K. Cartmell
Cartmell
Opequon Memorial Church
Henry M. White
Kernstown
Baltimore and Ohio
Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Open-Air Concert by Union Cornet Band Tonight
If the weather is favorable the Union Cornet Band will give an open-air concert on Courthouse lawn at 8 p.m. It is the first such concert in several seasons and features a newly announced program with quality music expected to satisfy listeners.
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Union Cornet Band
Courthouse Lawn
Wheat divorce suit filed in Clarke County Circuit Court
Mrs. Florence L. Wheat of Berryville sues for divorce from her husband Prof. Leo F. Wheat Sr a noted musician. The case will come before Judge Thomas W Harn e of the Clarke County Circuit Court.
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Florence L. Wheat
Berryville
Winchester
Leo F. Wheat
Thomas W. Harne
Circuit Court
Clarke Cou
Church Roof Fund Project Advances on Market Street
Reverend E Olin Eldridge led a morning effort to raise funds for a new roof at the Market Street M E Church and reported strong support and progress. The campaign aims to cover the expense of the church repair and repairs.
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E.olin Eldridge
Market Street
M. E
Mrs Lidia Cather Purchases Fairmont Residence
Mrs Lidia Ann Cather bought the Fairmont avenue residence from Mrs Mary J Glaize for 2000 dollars. The sale was conducted through Hansbrough and Carter realtors.
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Lidia Ann Cather
Mary J. Glaize
Fairmont Avenue
Hansbrough & Carter
Window falls injures Mrs Barr’s finger at home
A window fell on Mrs. D Barr’s hand at her residence on South Markehallant this morning, bruising and injuring her finger. Local assistance was provided and she sought medical care.
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D. Barr
Weather Forecast Fair Tonight and Tuesday
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Tuesday with moderate to brisk north winds. Temperatures will be fresh to breezy, bringing a cool start to the week.
Edith Markell Returns Home From Washington Visit
Miss Edith Markell returned home from Washington last night with friends Miss Louise Lentz and Miss Olga Lentz who will visit in this city for some time.
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Edith Markell
Washington
Louise
Olga Lentz
Busy Day in Police Court Delivers Swift Rulings
Justice Bragonier presided as a crowded Police Court saw offenders from Saturday night sweep through. Jonah Newlin faced drunken and disorderly charges with a $250 fine or ten days, while Jas Swartz received a $2.50 fine or ten days and special recognizance release. A scarred one eyed man named Donovan, claiming Civil War past with the Louisiana Tigers, was discharged on promise to leave town. Willie Nelson pleaded guilty to bicycle theft from Rev. Dr. John E. Bushnell and was held for the grand jury. Chris Garrison was sent to jail on general principles.
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Justice Bragonier
Jonah Newlin
Jas.Swartz
Hollis
Donovan
Louisiana Tigers
Willie Nelson
John E. Bushnell
Chris Garrison
Monument to be unveiled for 128th Ohio Volunteers
A monument will be erected in the National Cemetery and dedicated on September 4 to the dead members of the 128th Ohio Volunteers by surviving members. The veterans will arrive by a special B and O train at 7:35 AM and may be met by the Union Band and escorted to the Taylor House.
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National Cemetery
128Th Ohio Volunteers
Union Met
Taylor
Will Be Re elected Page Hall Faces Re election
Page Hall assistant to the principal of the colored schools has circulated petitions signed by city officials prominent residents the father of every child in his room and half the scholars. The petitions request his re election and claim a colored society seeks his removal. The school board has investigated and Hall is likely to be re elected.
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Page Hall
Colored Schools
Hall
Mercer Heirs Representation Report From Meeting
Mr J P Haddox, representative of the Mercer heirs, returns from Porinchin where he attended a Mercer committee meeting. He will mail a printed report to all heirs in this section if they furnish their names.
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J.P. Haddox
Mercer Heirs
Porinchel
Nio
Mercer Committee
County Board and City Meet Over Market Square Gift
The Board of County Supervisors and a city committee confer since morning on relinquishing county interest in Market Square so the city may accept Mr Reuss gift of 380000 for a public building. No decision announced. private session hints at a possible compromise.
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Board of County Supervisors
Rouss
Market Square
Reuss
Poeta
Capon Springs Resort Promises Summer Delight
Edward Baker and Craig Ansley return from Capon Springs where guests are invited to a Wednesday baseball session and Thursday tournament followed by a dance. The resort enjoys peak season gaiety with Captain and Mrs. Sale providing attentive Virginian hospitality in a lush, tranquil setting. Capon is praised as a premier health resort for social, business, political, and religious elites.
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Edward Baker
Craig Ansley
Capon Springs
Capon
Lumber Plant Seized in Lawsuit Over Timber Claim
The sheriff attached the Cove lumber plant owned by S. J. Hoffacker to satisfy a 1700 damage claim by S. B. Corbett and others. The seizure includes twenty four mules, a saw mill, 120 horse power engine, and 150000 feet of lumber. Plaintiffs charge Hoffacker trespassed on about 200 acres and cut white oak timber. The suit, likely to be heard before Judge Harrison in November Circuit Court, was filed by Holmes Boyd Jr and Jno M Steck for plaintiffs, Barton Boyd for defendant.
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S. J. Hoffacker
S. B. Corbett
Harrison
Hoffacker
Messrs
Holmes Boyd, Jr
Jno
Two men in disguise alarm Braddock Street residents
Alarm spread on Braddock street last night as two young men dressed in women's clothing and veils caused a scene. They were chased by three gentlemen into a rear alley off Water to Cork street, caught near Dr. Loves residence, and forced to reveal their identities. They pleaded with their captors who promised confidentiality.
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Braddock Street
Cork Street
Dr. Love
War relics found by workers on Hackwood battlefield
Mr Charles W Brown foreman of The Times Star composing rooms and Clifton M Hodgson a young jeweler gathered Civil War relics on Hackwood battlefield. They noted a curious find a paper of bullets buttons and other relics with a unique two bullet weld.
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Charles W. Brown
Times- Star
Clifton M. Hodgson
Hackwood
Lightning Strikes Patton House Injuring Mrs Patton
A lightning bolt hit 1215 South Braddock Street during a Saturday storm, tearing plaster, splitting the floor, and causing a kitchen fire. Mrs. Patton was shocked and burned clothing parts. her children escaped unharmed in a narrow, dramatic house visit.
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Star
Jos. Patton
South Braddock Street
Death amid gaiety marks end of Dr. Joseph Lawrence
Captain G W Kurtz received five urgent telegrams from Capon Springs requesting undertaker services after the death of Dr Joseph Lawrence there on Saturday afternoon. Friends William Gibson William Striker and George Jenkins Jr left for Capon Springs to prepare the body and ship the remains to Charleston for burial. Dr Lawrence, president of the Consolidated Railway Gas and Electric Co of Charleston, fell ill last March while visiting Europe and died after a Rome incident and a later voyage home.
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G. W. Kurtz
Capon Springs
Joseph
Lawrence
Consolidated Railway, Gas and Electric Company of
Charleston
Baltimore
Dr. Lawrence
Europe
Rome
Jane
Cornerstone Laying Planned for Trinit Evangelical Church
Cornerstone for Trinit Evangelical Lutheran Church to be laid with ceremonies on Friday August 11. The church sits on the Hook's Mill to Christian Church road about one mile from the Mer. Pastors Rev W H Riser and Rev Peter Miller will preside with other ministers in attendance. Two sermons scheduled in the morning and refreshments after.
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Trinit Evangelical Lutheran Church
Hook’s Mill
Christian Church
W. H. Riser
Peter Miller
New and Novel Robinson Show Captivates Audiences
The Robinson show debuts with fresh formats and innovative attractions that draw curious crowds. Performers and organizers spotlight originality in a bustling program, signaling a shift toward experimental entertainment.
Nine Days Left in Winchester Star Diamond Ring Contest
The Star Diamond Ring Contest narrows to nine voting days with Miss Lena Ritter leading and Miss Charlotte Conner gaining on her. Votes today totaled 577 with three candidates active. results hinge on ballots saved by supporters.
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Winchester
Miss Ritter
Miss Conner
Alma Snapp
Lena Ritter
Charlotte Conner
Billa Carper Cusadies
Esther Harris
Addie Smith
Star Office
Sibert & Denny
Yard Party Continues At Valley School House
Those in charge of the yard party at the Valley School House on the Martinsburg pike will hold the event tonight and tomorrow night after rain interrupted last week. Buses will run from in front of the Court House at eight o'clock each night with a 15 cent round trip fare.
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Valley School House
Martinsburg Pike
Court House
Steck Receives Commission as Pension Commissioner
Mr. Steck was commissioned by President McKinley as pension commissioner for the seventh district. The appointment followed a recommendation from the president. Steck took the oath administered by Notary Public Robert Worsley.
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John M. Steck
Seventh Congressional District
McKinley
Steck
Robert Worsley
Notable Sunday Street Fight Draws Crowd
Two women clashed in a lengthy general fight on a city street Sunday attracting a large crowd. The outcome and arrests remain unclear from the fragmentary report.
Miss Etta Seal Visits Aunt in Baltimore
Miss Etta Seal of Baltimore is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. J Brubaker.
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Etta Seal
Baltimore
Mra. J. Brubaker
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Old Dominion Paper Mills
Gov. Tyler
Wil
Lumber Industry
Mrs. Patton
Mr. Steck
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