Winchester Rides Heat Wave To Police Court Disorder
Chaos erupted in Winchester as Saturday night heat sparked widespread misbehavior. Police arrested several individuals for drunken fighting at Piccadilly and Market, including Moke and Verne Ailstock who paid fines, while Alfred Henry faced further charges as authorities described a night of fevered agitation and public uproar.
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Winchester
Justice Bragonier
Moke Ailstock
Golored
Verne Ailstock
Piccadilly
Market Streets
Moke
Murnan
Henry
Stolen County Yard Horse Returned by Police
A horse and buggy belonging to Mr. A. G. Bentzel were stolen from the county hitching yard at Market and Water streets and found abandoned near South Kent street. City police traced the team, notified toll-gate keepers, and secured the horse with City Sergeant Taylor returning it to its owner. Authorities warn county youths and vow to crack down on such thefts amid claims of insecure yard lighting and lack of watchmen.
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A. G. Bentzel
Market
Water Streets
Andrew Spurr
South Kent Street
Winchester
Taylor
Thre
Sammy Johnson Escapes From Chain Gang In Morning Evasion
Sammy Johnson, labeled as a hob o, eloped from the chain gang on South Kent Street while on street duty. He had been jailed days earlier for soliciting orders for a patent razor sharpener and was sentenced by Judge Bragonier to thirty days of work on the streets. He slipped away as officers were distracted by city street cleaning, and locals are urged to report wandering gentlemen to help fill the deficiency in labor.
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Sammy Johnson
South Kent Street
Johnson
An Excellent Plan by Mr Strother Shull Shields Sun
Mason Strother Shull frames a sun shield on Market Street in front of Christopher Reed's residence. He has rigged an awning to protect himself from the torrid heat while at work on the pavement.
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Strother Shull
Market Street
Christopher Reed
Shull
Severe hail storm devastates crops in Frederick county
A major storm swept through western Frederick county damaging crops and property. Hailstones the size of guinea eggs fell early, then smaller, with winds a hurricane blast. Homes lost panes, trees uprooted, and several residents named as principal losers report thousands in losses. Winchester saw rain and wind but minimal damage.
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Toe Star
Frederick County
Lamp
Lump’s
John Smoke
J. S. Patterson
Bush Carpenter
T. Lamp
William Milbon
Winchester
Vermillion Club Heads to Shenandoah for Two Week Fishing Trip
The Vermillion Club leaves for the Shenandoah region about six miles southeast of Strasburg for a two week camping and fishing expedition. Leaders include Rev. W. L. Seabrook and members S. M. Snapp Dorsey Yeakley E. L. Hodgson Clifton M. Hodgson Sol Goldman James Hamilton and Charles W. Brown.
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Vermillion Club
Shenandoah
Strasburg
Rev. W. L. Seabrook
S. M. Snapp
Dorsey Yeakley
E. L
Clifton M. Hodgson
Sol Goldman
James Hamilton
Charles W. Brown
Why to Gettysburg Trip Guided by Captain Minnick
A civic committee promotes a Gettysburg visit tomorrow Tuesday the 14th to hear Captain Luther Minnick explain the battle. The trip promises equal access for all, reduced rates, and a focus on pleasure instruction and satisfaction with royal treatment and pleasant recollections.
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Gettysburg
Luther Minnick
Temperature Drops Dramatically After Evening Storm
The Winchester reading fell sharply after an electrical storm and rain yesterday. At 2 PM it neared 100 degrees, then dropped to 78 by 7 PM and 75 by 9 PM, a 95 degree swing in seven hours on Main Street.
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Mercury
Winchester
Main Street
Showalter Rents Farm Near Harrisonburg for Fall Move
Mr. A. J. Showalter has rented a farm in Rockingham County near Harrisonburg and plans to move there this fall.
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A. J. Showalter
Rockingham County
Harrisonburg
Handley Trustees Convene Over Council Inquiry
The Handley Trustees met at Hansbrough & Carter's on Saturday night to review Councilman Barton’s resolution for a committee to probe council relations with the Handley fund. Mayor Barton, City Solicitor Ward, and Councilman Haymaker named to the panel. next Saturday is set to receive the report. The trustees seek transparency on Handley land dealings and faster estate settlement. Barton stated the investigation aims to protect city interests and speed disposal of the property.
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Board of Handley Trustees
Hansbrough & Carter
Tur Star
Lewis N. Barton
Handley Fund
R. T. Barton
R. M. Ward
James M. Haymaker
Handley Land
Barton
Fire breaks out at South Market Street residence
A Sunday morning fire at the home of Mrs. Jennie Massie and Mr. William Grubbs on South Market Street was quickly extinguished. Firefighters arrived in time as flames spread to curtains. Mr. Massie in the basement burned his hand while actively fighting the blaze. Damage described as slight, but excitement ran high in the area.
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Jennie Massie
William Grubbs
South Market Street
Potato Hill
South End
Soldiers to Encamp Here for Practice March
About twenty members of Camp A Maryland National Guards from Baltimore will begin a practice march to Winchester this month. They depart Pikesville Armory on August 18 travel via Berryville and camp here for one night under Lieutenant C Ly on Rogers. Additional troops will join en route.
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Camp A
Maryland National Guards
Baltimore
Winchester
Tur Star
Pikesville
Berryville
C. Lyon Rogers
Telegraph Poles Delay Excursionists Return
Eighty excursionists who left the city yesterday for Washington over the Baltimore and Ohio encountered a wind storm between Harper's Ferry and Charlestown. Telegraph poles were toppled, blocking the track and delaying the train by about an hour. Four poles were beside the rails, one was run over. Wires tangled in the wheels caused the only delay beyond the poles, and the train arrived shortly after 11 o'clock instead of 10:30.
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Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Harper’s Ferry
Charlestown
Tourists Return From Europe in Winchester After Voyage
Rev. Nelson P. Dame rector of Christ Episcopal Church and Mr. Hi Y Baker returned to Winchester last Saturday after a European tour. Albert Baker stayed in Atlantic City. Dame spoke to the Christ Church congregation thanking friends and prayers. A sensational town paper claimed the St Paul had not returned, but Dame and Edward Baker were indeed back and health improvements noted.
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Nelson P. Dame
Christ Episcopal Church
Hi. Y. Baker
Europe
Winchester
Albert Baker
Atlantic City
Dame
Edward Baker
Christ Church
St. Paul
Mr. Dame
Splendid New Home Near Stephenson
Mr. F. S. Allen, recent arrival from Johnson Pennsylvania, builds a large modern home near Stephenson. C. B. Grimm and G. E. Copenhaver finish interior plastering for Allen’s residence, showcasing his new county dwelling.
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C. B. Grimm
G. E. Copenhaver
F. S. Allen
Stephenson
Allen
Johnson
Cattle for Export Through Town En Route to Jersey City
Eleven loads of Kentucky cattle passed through town this evening headed for Jersey City to join exported stock.
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Kentucky
Jersey City
Fire destroys Gainesboro cabinet shop in massive blaze
A large cabinet making plant owned by B F Dehaven in Gainesboro was totally destroyed by a Saturday afternoon fire. The loss was estimated at 2500 with insurer none on the factory and 500 on the dwelling. Mrs Dehaven narrowly escaped with furniture as firefighters saved nothing from the blaze. The incident left Mr and Mrs Dehaven and ten children homeless.
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Gainesboro
B.F. Dehaven
Strasburg Robber “Frisco Slim” Arrested in Brooklyn
John Butler known as Frisco Slim, linked to a Strasburg Va bank job that netted 5000 dollars, was nabbed in Brooklyn on Saturday. He may have worked with Topeka Jo Joseph Rapley, busted in Portland Crerton and moved to Richmond. A further Williamsburg Va robbery dated May 24 is linked. Butler is charged as a fugitive from Virginia.
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Frisco Slim
John Butler
Strasburg
Brooklyn
Butler
Joseph Rapley
Portland
Crerton
Richmond
Williamsburg
Virginia
Camp Meeting at Inwood Opens with Excursion Plans
The United Brethren Camp Meeting began at Inwood yesterday and will run through August 20. Cumberland Valley Railroad operated an excursion to the park yesterday and will offer another ride next Sunday.
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United Brethren Camp Meeting
Inwood
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Telegraph Office Operator Shocked During Storm Disturbance
Yesterday afternoon during the disturbance that led to a rain and wind storm, Mr. M. B. Murnan of the Western Union Telegraph Office was shocked at the operating desk. He was hurled across the room but escaped injury.
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M. B. Murnan
Western Union Telegraph Office
Infant dies after brief illness in Berryville
Special to The Star from Berryville Virginia reports the infant child of Mrs. Jessie Gardiner died at noon after a brief illness aged one year. Funeral services are set for 6 p.m. tomorrow with burial in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.
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Star
Berryville
Jessie Gardiner
Green Hill Cemetery
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Commonwealth
Alfred Alias ‘‘Blanket
Henry, White
Alfred
Sammy
The
Handley Trustees
Council
B. F. Dehaven
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