Legal Decision Denies Injunction in Luray Undertaking Case
Judge Harrison in Winchester heard Painter & Huffman and P. E. Bradley argue over an injunction to bar Bradley from reentering the Luray undertaking business. The dispute centers on a 1898 sale and whether goodwill passed with the firm and through subsequent judicial sales. The judge denied the injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Winchester
Painter & Huffman
P.E. Bradley
Luray
Bradley
I. C. Bradley
P. E. Bradley
Bradley Bros
F. N. Kern
Kerr
Bradley and Williams
Painter & Huffan
Exciting Matinee At Winchester Fair Grounds Draws Small Crowd
The Gentlemen's Driving Club of Winchester held a summer matinee at the Fair Grounds with a sparse but enthusiastic audience. The free-for-all trot and pace produced a thrilling finish as Henry L. edged Lark by a nose in heat two, while other races including trotting roadsters and a one half mile dash drew praise for pace and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentlemen’s Driving Club of
Winchester
Fair Grounds
Henry L
Chased Horse Thief With Partial Success
Mr. Joseph Baker who recently bought McCoy livery stables returned to Winchester from a pursuit of a horse thief. A well dressed stranger hired a horse and buggy to Boyce and did not return. Baker followed the trail to Boyce Berryville and Upperville where the team was found deserted. The thief vanished leaving the rig behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Baker
Winchester
Boyce
All Day Meeting at Mount Pleasant Church
An all day meeting will be held at Mount Pleasant United Brethren Church on Sunday August 18. Rev D Skelton and other ministers will preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant United
Front Royal Defeats Charlestown In Pitchers Battle
Front Royal under ideal skies beat Charlestown 2 to 1 on the local diamond yesterday afternoon. Clarke pitched for Front Royal, Downing starred for the home team, with Enders and Elliott on the bad-tashes for Charlestown. The game featured a seventh inning lead on a walk and a hit and saw Officials from Washington and Lee and UVA noted for their contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Charlestown
Clarke
Charles
Eaders
Washington and Lee
Downing
University of Virginia
Shacklett
Enders
Elliott
Sweeping Cobwebs from Aged Man's Brain
An old ex Confederate soldier in Virginia bought a broom in town and, after losing it, discovered it sitting upright in his buggy. Wm C Pifer of Front Royal is ill with typhoid fever at his father Capt Ran Pifer’s home. Lyon Petrie is building a new fire residence on his farm east of town. D L Miller has had an artesian well bored on his tenant farm near town.
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Repheens City
Wm. C. Pifer
Front Royal
Capt
Ran Pifer
Lyon Petrie
D. L. Miller
New York Chauffeur Touring the Valley Arrives in Winchester
Mr H Beck and wife of New York state arrived in Winchester this afternoon and are staying at Hotel Evans. Mr Becker plans an automobile trip from New York through the Valley and will leave tomorrow morning for Staunton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Beck
New York State
Winchesters
Hotel Evans
Becker
New York
Staunton
Local visitors and events noted in town
Town saw visits from Luther Huggtt of Clear brook Hirim Fries near Gainsboro Wilmer Payne Rest Va Saml Bardia Rest Henry Dinges Stephens City and others Dr Frank Pine and wife Gainshore Geo Johnson Cedar Grove Mrs D M Ambach Baltimore visiting relatives Miss Nannie Byrne Baltimore visiting mother on Fairmont Ave G S White Folding Mattress Co sick Corp Clerk Gray issues marriage license Oscar Taylor Emma V Wellingham A dance at Rouse Hall Aug 13 tickets 1 0 0 0 W Davis Conrad Nelson Page Robt Y Conrad James P Diffenderfer wife return to Baltimore Genivieve Burton to Paris Texas dentist H W Maddox ready Aug 14.
TOUGIS PUNIS Continued from first page
A fragment from the first page notes a remark by a speaker promising to punish disorderly conduct at social or religious gatherings and thanks those who filed complaints. The Fall Term at Central Commercial College Cumberland Maryland or Winchester Virginia begins September 2, with lessons in Gregg shorthand and catalogues available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contral Commercial College
Cumberland
Winchester
Gregg Shcorthand
Catslogus
G. C. Samrarp
Doctor Taylor Seeks Berryville to Treat Sick Feet
The corn doctor known as Dr Taylor leaves Winchester for Berryville aiming to treat all foot ailments. He bears a striking facial resemblance to Senator John W Daniel and is seen using a crutch in walking.
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Taylor
Winchester
Berryville
Automobile fright causes horse to damage vehicle
Mr G F Mayers was in town with his car yesterday afternoon. While passing through Stephens City on the return trip the horse of Mr C F Venable kicked the vehicle to pieces in fright. Mayers paid the damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Mayers
Stephens City
C .F. Venable
Rev Mr Maybee to Preach in Virginia churches
Rev Mr Maybee and Rev W J Maybee of the Children's Home Society of Virginia will preach at the Lutheran Church tomorrow at eleven and at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow at eight. No collection will be taken for the Society at either service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Maybee
Children’s Home Society of Virginia
Presbyterian Church
Movement Underway for New Fire Company in Martinsburg
A drive is on to organize another fire company in Martinsburg as residents push for expanded fire protection. Advocates cite gaps in coverage and potential response improvements for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fi E
Martinsburg
Bank d a Big Order from Riverton Firm
The Caregn Pads Company of Riverton Virginia booked a $30.00 order for handles from a Liverpool firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caregn Pads Company
Riverton Va
Liverpool
Building lots for sale on North Avenue and Braddock Heights
Desirable building lots offered by Mutter Survey Co located on North Avenue and Braddock Heights with easy terms. References to the sale in a local real estate listing.
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North Avenue
Braddock Heights
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Barr
Lark
Joe Wright
Cub
R. Atwell
Foley
Yowell
Willie G
George Kremer
Bert
Frank Jackson
Gone
Time
Mt. Pleasant
John Keffer
Horsey and Atwell
E. Bruce Caeere
the Optician & Jeweler
West Water
Luther Huggtt
Clearbrook
Hirim Fries
Gainsboro
Town
Wilmer Payne
Rest
Saml. Ba'daia
Henry Dinges
Frank Pineand
Gainshore
Our City
Geo. Johnson
Cedar Grove
County
D. M. Ambach
Baltimore
Mrs
Charles A Heller
Nannie Byrne
Fairmont Avenue
Mr. G. S White
The
Folding Mattress Company
Rouse Hall
W. Davis Conrad
Nelson Page
Robt
Y. Conrad
Jas. P. Diffenderfer
Mr. Sellman McCullum
Tom Young
That City
Genivieve Burton
Paris
Texas
John Snider
H. W. Maddox
Faulkner
W. Water Street
Tougis Punis
Gore
Kirks
Fred, S. Boyd
West Water Street
Main
Mr. Maybee
Corporation Court
City of Winchester
Mary A. Shaull
North Kent Street
Berryville Pike
J. Few. Brown
Ee I
Mutter Survey Co
Thomas Keating
Agt
Cumberland Beer and
Braddocs
Sarwell
Fuse Cumberland Brewing Company
Pesebone
North Main Street
Our
S. H. Hable’s
Star Clothier
Water Streets
Episcopal Female Institute
Winchester, VA
A. Magill Smith
M. A
Noeliu Lut Ualalue Uo
Markham
Miller Supply Co
Funk & Ray
C. W. Ramspure
East Piccadilly Street
Snapp
Main Street
Miler’s Drug Store
Beeen Tee Foods
Pen Arden
Ddook Sr
Wright's
Jos. Wright, JR
Prop
Taylor Horr
J. Evans
E. J. Ever
Clearbrook Station
Northwestern
Warren
J. BR. Graham
Davis
W. Va
J. W. Carter
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