Merchants Push Storm Sewer Project on Main Street
A Winchester merchants group petitions for a storm sewer pipe from Piccadilly Street to the Town Run in the Main Street trench. The proposal, backed by most Main Street businesses, faces questions of cost and method with an estimate above 600 and a referral to the street committee for next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Main Street
Piccadilly - Street
Williams H. Baker
R. G. Williams
Sewerage Commission
Philip W. Boyd
Boyd
W. H.baker
N. Wilson Davis
Lewis
F. ‘Cooper
Fred. In. Glaize
John M. Steck
Janney
Rest-Seeking Comedy Aims for Auditorium Showing
A heavy program will be presented at the Auditorium tonight featuring the film Weary Bones Seeks a Rest and Gets It. Also shown are high class titles The Barber's Revenge Amazons of Different Periods Mine At Last and St Mority in a varied lineup.
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Barber's
Miss Rose Schuler Visits Cameron Family in South
Miss Rose Schuler of Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania arrived to visit her brother Dr. W. D. Cameron and his wife Mrs Cameron. It is her first visit to the south and she expresses pleasure with the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Schuler
Wilkes‘Barre
W. D. Cameron
Miss Schuler
South
Koiner Leads in Race for Agriculture and Immigration Commissioner
Final canvass shows Geo W Koiner ahead of J Thompson Brown by about 1000 to 1200 votes with counts from Campbell Augusta Prince William and other counties changing. Brown gains in several counties while Koiner posts notable gains in Floyd Cape Charles Dickenson Franklin Gloucester Goochland Rockbridge Shenandoah and Wythe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. .W. Koiner
J. Thompson Brown
Koiner
Floyd
Cape Charles Township
Dickenson
Franklin
Gloucester
Goochland
Rockbridge
Shenandoah
Wythe
Mary Kibler Found Drowned in Shenandoah River
The body of Mary Kibler, a child who wandered from her Luray home, was recovered a mile downstream after river dragging by about fifty rescuers. She left a sleeping home, slipped to the Shenandoah, and entered the water unseen. Searches spanned Wednesday night and Thursday, with footprints guiding to the river.
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Shenandoah
Mary Kibler
Luray
Kibler
Officials Inspect New Road Machinery for City Streets
Lewis F. Cooper and F. L. Glaize of the street committee and Supt. C. E. Hoover of the water and street department spent yesterday in Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg Pa inspecting new road and street rollers and other machinery used to improve thoroughfares. Representatives from several firms demonstrated the equipment as Winchester officials observed. They returned last evening, and the committee has discussed buying improved machinery but has not yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis F. Cooper
F. L. Glaize
C. E. Hoover
Water and Street Department
Mechanicsburg
Harrisburg
Winchester
Public Sale Notice At Larrick Farm Hayfield
Public sale on August 19 at the Larrick farm near Hayfield includes horses cattle and farming utensils. See bills. George Dash conducts the sale dated August 6 1770.
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Larrick Farm
Hayfield
Bonds offer on Southern Lime and Cement Co investment
An attractive investment in bonds of the Southern Lime and Cement Co of Martinsburg and Hagerstown is now offered. Those interested should call promptly at the office of Hrensbrough and Carter for full information. Also notes Mrs. Joseph White and children returning home from Summit Point after visiting her brother in Barrystown. Berryville Horse Show slated for August with $3,000 in prizes on August 17 and 28.
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Southern Lime” and Cement Co
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Cinity Cief
Hrensbrough and Carter
Joseph White
Berryville
Apt
Hagerstown Plays Winchester as Soon to Face Martinsburg
The Hagerstown baseball squad travels to Winchester for a doubleheader with Sandy Baker's team and returns Saturday at Reservoir Park. Lefty Russell faces Brooks in the 2:30 game while Hagerstown’s pitching staff includes Sheepy Johnson. Hagerstown beats Montreal 83 to 3 behind Fanwell.
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Umn
Hagerstown Herald
Hagerstown
Winchester
Sandy Baker
Em Ae Tri-State Fame
Sheepy Johnson
Lefty -Russell
Brooks
Virginia Boys
Frederick
Winchester Aggregation
Athletic Park
Montreal
Montreal Club
Dundero
Foster
Montreals
Boyer
Jack Emerson
Memphis
Martinsburg
Berryville Horse Show Box Admissions On Sale
Boxes in the Berryville Virginia stand are on sale by application to Mr Mullikin Berryville VA. The show runs August 17 18 and 19 with larger entries greater inducements and attractions. Ground facilities include special auto accommodations and on site care for vehicles.
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Berryville
Blenheim Horses Win at Front Royal Show Amid Gloom
Despite rain, the Front Royal Horse Show closed with Miss Marie Louise Cherbonier of Timonium delivering standout riding aboard Aris toccrat for Blenheim Farm Baltimore entries. The event featured strong rivalries, including Mrs Allen Potts riding Pretty Maid, with multiple classes listing winners such as Algoma and Aristocrat and notes on a steeplechase mishap to Auranti.
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Marie Louise Cherbonier
Timonium
Blenheim Farm
Baltimore
Allen Potts
Virginia
Jester
Henderson
Pretty Maid
Linden
J. B. Swann
Dot
Elizabeth Marshall
Nick
A. E. Powers
Regina
Alvin
Gray
King
Cervera
Blenheim Stables
Lady Leasel
E. B. Jacobs
Ieadies
Blenheim
Miss Cherbonier
Algoma
Miss Cherbonnier
Iy Hunt Club
Blue Ridge Hunt “Club
E. R. Jacobs
Warrenton Hunt Club
Leighton Stables
Dixon
C.-D. Brad
Local residents travel and visits noted in Fairfield
Premier Olives-no calls ee Kremer. James W. Moore and wife return to Fairfield after visiting Mr and Mrs G B Hoover on South Market Street. Miss Ann Harrison Byrd of Baltimore has been staying at the Winchester in Strasburg and has now gone elsewhere.
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Syithsien CC
Roe
Henry Roe
Ee Kremer
James W. Moore
Fairfield
G .B. Hoover
South Market Street
Ann Harrison ‘Byrd
Bal-timore
Steading
Winchester
Strasburg, Va
Horse Kicks Farmer in Face at Bunker Hill Farm
At Bunker Hill on Tuesday evening Mr. R. H. Marshall, a local farmer, was kicked by a horse after being herded to the pasture. The blow struck him on the right side of the face below the eye, causing a six inch gash and heavy bruising. Dr. Swimley treated the wound and Marshall had no broken bones.
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Mr. Marshall
Dr. Swimley
Young People's Endeavor Society Flourishes at Mt Olive
Hayfield Virginia reports the newly formed Young People's Endeavor Society at Mt Olive led by W F Shipe as president and Alexander Walker as vice president. The group gathered for a large Sunday meeting to discuss The Golden Rule. Rev Alexander Walker to preach at Mt Olive next Sunday. The district quarterly meeting is planned at Staunton with Rev Ham mack. Mrs Hedrick remains confined with rheumatism though improving. Mr Orndorff returns from West Virginia stock purchase. Drought worsens locally injuring about half the corn crop. A picnic is planned at St Johns next Saturday.
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Hayfield
Young People’s Endeavor Society
Mt. Olive
W. F. Shipe
Alexander Walker
Melvin McFarland
Maude Walker
Mt .Olive
N. F. A. Cupp
Staunton
Hammack
Hedrick
Anderson
Personal Brevities From Rest Section
MEST Virginia August 13. M Frances Best Braggtown spent this week with sister Mrs M S Payne near Bunker Hill. Miss Dora Hauptman returned from visits in Hagerstown Maryland and Chambersburg Pennsylvania. Miss Lottie Lehman St Reid Maryland guests of Ezra and Dora Hauptman. Mae Cunningham spent Wednesday evening in Martinsburg. Harry LeFevre spent Wednesday in Martinsburg on business. G Davis and granddaughters returned to Gainesboro after visiting. R M Ewan and family and Mrs Joseph Patterson and son Jesse of Chambersburg Pa visit friends here. Patterson once resided in the village and friends welcome her again.
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Mest
M. Frances Best
Braggtown
M. S. Payne
Bunker Hill
Dora Hauptman
Hagerstown
Chambersburg
Lottie Lehman
St Reid
Ezra
Mae Cunningham
Martinsburg
Harry LeFevre
Grubb Recovers From Severe Knee Carbuncle
Mr. J2 T Grubb has been treated for a large carbuncle on his knee and is now recovering. Dr Robert McC Glass is attending him as his physician.
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T. Grubb
Mr. Grubb
Sis
Robert McC
Glass
Premier Oat Flakes Alone See Kremer
Fragmentary note references Premier Oat Flakes and Kremer with unclear context. No coherent event or actions readable. Further text needed for a meaningful summary.
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Kremer
Plans Afoot for Valley Baseball League in Staunton
A Staunton meeting outlines a proposed Valley Baseball League including Harrisonburg, Staunton, Virginia and nearby towns. The plan calls for a stock company capitalized at 5000 dollars with professional players and national commission protection. January meetings to organize and visit other towns were planned.
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Ginia
Tuesday Night Athletic Association
Letics
Staunton
The
Valley Sea
Harrisonburg
Ter
Ang & Meeting
Spark From Engine Sets Trials On Fire
A spark from the engine of a northbound freight set fire to dry grass just north of Bunker Hill West Virginia on Sunday evening. The blaze was brought under control before substantial damage occurred. Nearby residents include Mrs M L Payne and her guest Mrs Fannie Best of Brac and Mr John J Ridgeway, with a ten pound boy born to James Kirby.
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Bunker Hill
W. Va
Here
M. L. Payne
Fannie
Best of Brac
Chares Town
John J. Ridgeway
Stork
Tames Kirby
Baltimore Clergymen Family At St Winchester Inn
Rev Dr and Mrs William Dame of Baltimore are at St Winchester Inn for August. Dr Dame, rector of Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church, has long maintained ties to the city and many warm personal connections here.
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William Dame
Baltimore
St Winchester ‘Inn
Dame
Memorial Protestant
Episcopa Church
Mrs Clara Knight Returns to West Union Visit
Mrs Clara Knight returns to West Union today visiting her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs William Hite Her daughter Miss Pauling Knight will stay two weeks more in town.
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Clara Knight
West Union
William Hite
Miss Pauling Knight
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Coun
George Dash
Montral
Reservoir Park
Berryville Horse Show
Cedar Crackbridge
Star Office
Horse
Iptf
the Blenheim
Marie Cherbonier
Front Royal
Oh ! National Steeplechase and Horse Show Association
Firetst Pourtlight
Southwest
G. G. Safier
Munsey
Richard Wallack
Riad the Star
R. H. Marshall
Baseball League
Staunton Disputch
Mrs. Dame
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