Kennedy Visits Warlacee as Judge Tours Region
Correspondent notes Hon. John M. Kennedy of Pittsburg visiting Whitacre area from Forks of Capon West Virginia. He built a Paw Paw to residence telegraph line, roads, and was praised for courtesy. Local illnesses, visits, and a Redland church festival that netted over $50 are reported.
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Evening Star
Warlacee
Hn M. Kennedy
Pittsburg
Forks of Capon
W. Va
North River
Jey Mountain
Candy's Castle
Paw Paw
Rosa Alabaugh
H. (. Miller
Albert Whitacre
Martinsburg
Aglen Whitacre
David Lynn
Cumberland
Lynn
W. Hh, Snyder
Allen
Lemuel Sirbaugh
Redland
Electric railway proposed between Winchester and Berryville
A plan to build a ten mile electric line from Winchester to Berryville gains support as investor Russ pledges significant capital. Local businessmen see growing freight and passenger potential, plus mail delivery benefits, predicting a new era of Winchester commerce if the project proceeds.
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Winchester
Berryville
Russ
Chambersville News and Local Notes
August 18 report from Chambersville Virginia notes eight year old Pearl Taylor ill with intermittent fever. Charles Hook away in Maryland on a two week business trip. Dr and Mrs John Lupton entertained friends Saturday. Fred Eakley improving. John W Harper began publishing his registration. Arthur Smith recovering from typhoid fever.
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Evening Star
Chambersville
Little Pearl
Luther Taylor
Charles Hook
Maryland
John 8
Lupton
Fred ¥Eakley
John W. Harper
Arthur Smith
Contractor Strother Shull Lays Pavement in Front of Ward Residence
In Winchester a pavement project proceeds with contractor Strother Shull working on the street in front of the home of Robert M. Ward on South Wash Street. Mrs. Katie Giles of Washington DC travels to Winchester after the death of her stepmother Mrs. Rd. Seal, stopping with Mr. Louis Seal. George W. Haddox and family plan a vacation at Hook's OC P Stoneware.
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Strother Shull
Robert M. Ward
South Wash
Katie Giles
Washington, DC
Winchester
Rd. Seal
Louis Seal
Scholarship Contest At John Kerr Schools
The State Public School Board approved forming a committee to select the Valley Business College scholarship recipient for the next year. Applicants must be Winchester residents from John Kerr Schools and will sit a competitive exam after two weeks of notice at the John Kerr Schools building on Monday September 1 at 9 o clock.
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State Public School Board
John Kerr Schools
N.D. Cool
Hobson
Valley Business College
John Kerr
Winchester
J. UC
Tragic Death of Miss Rebecca Albin in Winchester
Rebecca Albin, 17, was found dead from strychnine after leaving home around five. The coroner's inquest traced no clear motive. Pinnell denied involvement though he had planned a drive with her. The bottle’s missing contents, 26 grains, were found near Rev. J S Sibley’s residence. Funeral held at Market Street M E Church with large attendance.
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Pinnell
Pinnel
Miller House
Rebecca Albin
J. S. Sibley
North Braddock Street
Albin
Winchester
Eddy Press
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
C. D. Bulla
Braddock Street
Personal notes from Winchester travelers and visitors
Numerous residents and visitors appear in Winchester for visits and events. Rev William Smith from the county and Mr James Clevenger near Welltown are in town. The Friendship Band Yard Party is set for August 26 at the Knit ting Factory lawn.
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William Smith
James Clevenger
Welltown
Friendship Band
Knitting Factory
Friendship Fire Company Called Meeting Tonight
A called meeting of the Friendship Fire Company is set for 8 o clock this evening to consider inviting the Vigilant Reel and Hose Company of Keyser West Virginia to attend a tournament and picnic there. Other matters of importance will also be considered.
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Friendship Fire Company
Keyser
W. Va
Hand Laundry Machinery to be Erected in Harrisonburg
William Sumption, owner of the Winchester Hand Laundry, left this morning for Harrisonburg Virginia to install the steam laundry machinery owned by Graber and Floyd. The setup will be placed in running order within a few days.
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William Sumption
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Messrs. Graber and
Floyd
For Rent Seven Room Brick Dwelling in Kent Street
For rent a seven room brick dwelling at 117 South Kent street with possession given at once. Apply to Wivis at 8-18 west Wo. R. R. Wivis.
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South Kent Street
R. Wivis
Notice to creditors and claimants for C A Shannon
Executors call for settlement of all debts owed to C A Shannon deceased and invite all creditors to present claims for settlement. S A Samsell Executor Stephens City Va dated August 18 19 1m
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C. A. Shannon
S. A. Samsell
Stephens City
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