Town Run sewer and sanitary upgrades eyed by city council
August meeting in city hall reviewed plans to widen and deepen Town Run to prevent floods and improve sanitation. Finance and revenue gains were reported with July expenditures over $5,000 and real estate plus personal property assessments rising by over $3,000 since 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enty
Shirley Canter
Messrs
J.P. Haddox
Henry Deahl
James B. Russell
L. C. Janney
William T. Barr
James M. Haymaker
P. W. Boyd
Onder
Dr. Boyd
J. E. Correll
Old Line
Shawnee
Stonewall
Shawnee District
Stonewall District
Correll
Gharies
Fioover
Penalty for trespass ordinance discussed at council
A second reading imposed a 1 fine for trespassing on City Town Spring property without a permit. Council debated the measure with Mr. Russell calling it drastic while other officials pushed for improving the spring site and better street work, including prisoner labor on roads.
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Rouss Spring
Boyd
Baker
Old ‘Town
Russell
Ds. Boyd
Haddox
J Newton Clevenger Dies at Welltown
J Newton Clevenger dies at his Welltown home after a brief heart illness. He leaves widow Christina and adopted daughter Ida C Clevenger, two brothers James T and Scott, and sister Mrs Fannie McKown, all of the county. Funeral services Friday at 10 at Galilee Church Welltown with Rev J D Haniaker officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welltown
Clevenger
Christina Clevenger
Ida C. Clevenger
James T
Scott Clevenger
Fannie McKown
Miss Ada Lupton Dies After Illness at 25
Miss Ada Lupton daughter of the late John Lupton died this afternoon at 2 30 at her mother Mrs Margaret Lupton’s North Market Street home after fifteen weeks with consumption. She is survived by her mother and brother William Lupton who works at Russell Green. The funeral is Friday at 10 at the late home with burial in Mount Hebron. Rev D H Kern of Braddock Street M E Church South will officiate.
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Ada Lupton
John Lupton
Margaret Lupton
North Market Street
Lupton
William Lupton
Russell & Green
Mount Hebron
D. H. Kern
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
South
From South Africa to Visit His Home
Mr. Arthur Worthington, long based in Johannesburg, South Africa, returns to his old Winchester home after about twelve years away. He left for South Africa and has since lived there. This marks his first visit back, with his family who were in South Africa during the Boer War.
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Arthur Worthington
Johannesburg
South Africa
Winchester
Worthington
Mr. Worthington
Barr Receives Granted Patents Across Virginia State
Washington dispatch notes patent grants this week to Virginia residents. Charles Fred Barr of Winchester received a roller window screen patent. Bowser of Newport News and J H Francis of Newport News earned a ratchet wrench patent. William P Firey of Roanoke was awarded a valve patent. George M Kitzmiller of Norfolk received a type writing machine patent. James J Potter of Staunton earned a nut lock patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Messrs. Davis & Davis
Charles Fred. Barr
Winchester
James Fe.bowser
J. H. Francis
Newport News
William P. Firey
Roanoke
George M. Kitzmiller
Norfolk
James J. Potter
Staunton
Cut Fingers Off Wash Johnson in Clarke County Accident
A colored preacher named Wash Johnson sustained a severe injury to his left hand in Clarke County on Monday. Two finger tips were badly mashed and amputated. Miss Hilda Miller of Stephens City and Miss Mabel H. Dean of Philadelphia, who had been staying with Mrs. Chas. E. Frazier on Franklin Street, left yesterday afternoon for Stephens City.
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Wash Johnson
Clarke County
Hilda Miller
Stephens City
Mabel H. Dean
Philadelphia
Chas. E. Frazier
Franklin Street
Harrisonburg
Diphtheria Strikes Fidler Family Near Winchester
The Fidler family of Brucetown area suffers a diphtheria outbreak with six ill and one already dead. Lulu Fidler died, Lillie May Fidler aged sixteen died early today, four daughters remain critically ill, father exhausted, nurse sought, Dr. Cochran attending, neighbors unavailable for help.
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William = Fidler
Brucetown
Winchester
Fidler
Lulu Fidler
Lillie May Fidler
George W. Kurtz
Briseee
William Fidler
Cochran
Lightning Kills Valuable Mare in Greenwood Storm
A severe storm in Greenwood yesterday killed a prized sorrel mare owned by Mr. T. A. Brown. The animal, valued at 150 dollars, stood near a barbed wire fence, and Brown suspects lightning struck a nearby locust tree and traveled along the wire. He called the storm the worst in twenty five years with cloudburst rainfall and heavy lightning.
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T. A. Brown
Greenwood
Lindamood to Open Wholesale Produce House in Winchester
Mr. T. J. Lindamood will open a wholesale produce house in the old Atwell building at Main and Cork Streets. He spent many years in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, but his family resides in Winchester. He plans to make Winchester a higher profile market.
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T. J. Lindamood
Atwell
Main
Cork
Cellars Flooded After Storm. Winchester Inn Damage
Rainstorm yesterday caused cellars on Main and Water Streets to flood again as a tower at the Winchester Inn tore a hole in its slate roof. Summer boarders were frightened but unharmed. Water reached near first floors in residences and shops, with strong odors and disease risk. Hundreds watched the flood. boys swam in the streets. Water level nearly matched the July 27 flood.
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Winchester
Berryville Social Notes From August Visit Odds and Ends
Miss Irene Marche of Washington visits Miss Mary Hart and relatives. Visitors include Miss Daisy oe Summit Point, Miss Mattiew Berlin Washington, Miss Mary Hardesty Winchester, and Miss Mabel Barnett. Local residents hosting relatives arrive from Martinsburg Waynesboro and Charlottesville for short visits.
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Evening Star Bureau
Berryville
Irene Marche
Washington
Mary Hart
Howard Kercheval
Dix
Atlantic City
John E. Page
U. S. Navy
R. P. Page
D. H. Scanlon
Reliance
N. H. Lane
Shepherdstown
Nellie and
Agnes Huyett
Charlottesville
J. Bowman
Winchester and Martinsburg Bands to Pen Mar Show
The Winchester and Martinsburg Bands lead a crowd and music to Pen Mar on Thursday. Dog-on right Robt Skidoo appears with other dates. Adv 4 1.
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Winchester
Martinsburg
Pen-Mar
McDonald Ships TM Peaches From Minebank Daily
The Star reports E. R. McDonald of Minebank says he is shipping TM peaches daily and has a large, fine crop with markets secured. He asks readers to note the ongoing shipments from Marlboro.
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Marlboro
Star
E. R. McDonald
Minebank
McDonald
Williams Girl Visits Richmond Aunt in City
Miss Margaret Dandridge Williams daughter of Alfred B Williams editor of the News Leader Richmond Virginia is visiting her aunt Mrs Wm M Aickinson in this city.
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Margaret Dandridge Williams
Alfred B.williams
The
News-Leader
Richmond
Wm. M. Aickingon
Walter Chambers Arrested Over Cumberland Sewer Tap
Walter R. Chambers, once a prominent Winchester property owner, faces warrants in Cumberland Maryland for allegedly tapping into the city sewer system without permission. The case centers on private connections to the public sewer at multiple sites, with more warrants expected.
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Walter R. Chambers
Winchester
Cumberland
Tr. Chambers
Monmouth and
Braddock
Cumberland Times
Jacob B
Waltonee
Avier
Walter Realyn
City Council
Doak Street
City of Cumberland
Walter Roslyn
H. Bruce Hummelshire
Chambery
South
Three Victims Reported From Supposed Mad Dog Attack
A small brown dog on Potato Hill bit Felix Shorts Frank Quamtz and George Eagle Jr. and was shot by Ernest Green. The victims were treated by physicians and may be sent to the Pasteur Institute in Baltimore if needed for hydrophobia testing.
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Felix Shorts
Frank Quamtz
George Hagle, Jr
Pace
Hiand Bay
The
Pasteur
Geary March
Potato Hill
Bu T
Wrank Quants
Henry Quantz
George Eagle, Jr
George Eagle
Pasteur Institute
Baltimore
Worsley _ place
Eirnest Green
George H. Eagle
Eagle
Winchester Tops Inter-State League Standings
The Inter-State League table lists Winchester at the top with 6 wins and 0 ties. Hagerstown and Brunswick follow with mixed records, while Martinsburg shows 4 wins and 7 losses as the standings read.
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W. It. P.O
Winchester
Hagerstown
AL Brunswick
Martinsburg
Bee Stung Fork Handle Swells After Hay Load
Mr J W Akens of Middle Road met a peculiar accident this week while loading hay. He uncovered a bee nest and was forced to retreat. Returning to resume work he found the fork handle so swollen by bee stings he could not move it.
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J. W. Akens
Middle Road
Mt Airy Yard Party Plans Grand Balloon Concert Aug 17
A Saturday night Mt Airy yard party features a graphophone concert and a grand fireworks display with a balloon ascent. The event is advertised for August 17.
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Mt. Airy Yard
Narrow Escape for Sheriff Purcell During Flood
Sheriff Clark H. Purcell had a narrow escape when floodwaters on Hogue Creek rose as he crossed in a buggy after a heavy rain. A broken trace in midstream would have swept him away were it not for timely aid from James E. Amick who drove into the stream and pulled the sheriff to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark H. Purcell
Hogue Creek
Sheriff Purcell
Hoone Creek
James E. Amick
Rev Dr Woods to Preach at Wednesday Service
The Presbyterian congregation holds its Wednesday evening prayer meeting at the courthouse at 8 o clock. Rev W H Woods D D of Baltimore will conduct the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Woods
Court House
W. H. Woods
D. D
Baltimore
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George H. Kimzel
Magnstrate
Wilsen
Carter
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W. P. McGuire
Amherst Street
Amherst and
Bradlock Streets
Livery
Hoover
Clifford Street
Haymaker
Seowine
J. Newton Clevenger
C. Fred Barr
AMG
George
Everhart
John C. Krebs
Hanover
Evans
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Walter Chambers
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