Norfolk convention faulted for frank fraud claim
An editorial denounces a Norfolk convention choice for chairman who advocates breaking faith with Virginians by not submitting a new constitution to the people. It argues the plan forces an unwanted constitution on voters. Also notes ex Treasurer C M Gibbons leaving for the Washington trip to attend the Republican Convention with other local delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Virginia
Glass
C.M. Gibbons
Washington
Roanoke
C. H. Hardy
C. W. Ramsburg
A. C. Brown
Jos. Bean
Funeral Directors Preserve John Brown Era Wagon
Strider and Romney of Charlestown own and prize a relic from John Brown’s era the old body wagon used after his execution. The wagon remains well preserved and was originally owned by Saddler Brothers with Lewis Schrout as the driver at the time of the execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strider & Romney
Charlestown
John Brown
Brown
Saddler Brothers
Lewis Schrout
Second Capon Springs Tournament Opens Season
The second tournament of the season will be held at Capon Springs West Virginia on Wednesday August 28. A large number of excellent riders have entered and the tilting will be spirited. The tournament is hosted by Capon manager Charles F Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capon Springs
W. Va
Charles F. Nelson
Capon
Wheels to the racing reel for Sarah Zane team arrives
Training readied as the Sarah Zane team arrives and prepares for action. Staun Miss Laura Rober and Masters Holmes and Norman Barr visit Charlestown as preparations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane
Staun
Laura Rober
Masters Holmes
Norman Barr
Charlestown
Table Linens and Napkins Priced to Attract Shoppers
A local linen shop bills a market revival with quality and affordability. It touts Union linen values from 30c to 56c for 72 inch pieces and full bleached linen at 40c, plus heavy cloths, doilies, and napkins priced from 50c to 300 dollars for weddings and special occasions.
Unclaimed Letters Remaining in Winchester Office
Henry Bretjer & Co lists unclaimed letters for the week ending August 17 1901 in Winchester. Each name caller must pay one cent per letter. Names include Gio L Brawner Bettie Cameron John C Chapman Wm H Fauber John Gordon EF Hinckly Lusan Miller Albert Seigmund Will Weskley Wm Watts Grace L White C H Harpy P M
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Winchester
Gio. L. Brawner
Bettie Camron
John C. Chapman
Wm. H. Fauber
John Gordon
EF. Hinckly
Lusan Miller
Albert Seigmund
Will Weskley
Wm. Watts
Grace L. White
C. H. Harpy
P. M
Martinsburg to Receive Librarian Donation Match
A Cleveland woman offers Martinsburg $5,000 for a new library if the city can raise a matching sum. The plan envisions a philanthropic drive to fund a public library building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Cleveland
Ohio
New Berkeley Springs Hotel Site Chosen Near Grove
The proposed hotel site is set at the south end of the grove near Mrs. Breese's cottage with frontage on the grove and Washington street. Architects are preparing plans for review in September as directors select preferred designs for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Springs
the Grove
Mayor's Daughter Escapes Death in Waterfront Mishap
In Martinsburg Saturday morning the mayor W T Henshaw's youngest daughter fell into a water cub at home. Mrs Henshaw rescued her before danger. Miss Beulah Bitner of Chambersburg Pa visits Mrs John Fry in this city. Emma Goes returns from Martinsburg after visiting her aunt Mrs Lucy McDonald. Further social notes include visits and guests from local families and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Henhaw
Martinsburg
Beulah Bitner
Chambersburg, Pa
John Fry
Emma Goes
Lucy McDonald
Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Winchester Va
The estate of Peter Ruble, deceased, represented by executor M R Ruble, will sell at auction in front of the County Art House in Winchester Virginia at eleven o'clock on date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Ruble
Peter Ruble
County Art House
Winchester
Rural estate sale near Winchester and Frederick county
On Monday September 2 1901 the executors offer two tracts for sale at the same location. First a 224 acre farm on Babbs Run near Winchester with a brick house barn corn crib and timber. Second a 1194 acre tract in Frederick county with farm buildings and good timber. Terms: one third cash sale day, balance in one and two years by bond secured by trust. possession given January 1 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babbs Run
Winchester
Peter Rubb
Shirley
Orsey Dehaven
Frederick County
Adee Purcelle Howard
R. Ruble
Peter Rublé
Ten Day Excursion to Ocean Grove via CV BB PB
The Cumberland Valley Railroad advertises a ten day excursion to Ocean Grove New Jersey via CV BB BB train No 4 leaving Cumberland Valley on Friday August 23. Tickets sell for 7.50 round trip good on that date and returning on regular trains until September 2 excluding the Pennsylvanian Limited. Excursion train departs Winchester at 7 30 AM. Stops allowed in Philadelphia on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
N. J
Cumberland Valley
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Limited
Winchester
Mail Arrivals and Departures for North and South Lines
Daily mail schedule lists arrivals from the north at multiple times and departures to the north with B O and CV markings, arrivals from the south Valley, and departures to the south. Star routes show Romney Bloomery Marlboro Shockeyaville Mountain Falls Rock Enon Springs and Capoi Springs with set arrival and departure times. All mails close 30 minutes before departure except some early-morning and late-evening mails closing at 9:30 pm.
Mail Carriers Schedule and Delivery Trip Totals
Fragmented timetable outlines mail carrier routes with trips labeled First to Sixth. It lists start times like 7:00 and 7:35 and end times around 6:40 pm, detailing delivery and collection, business section scope, and total times for each trip.
Odd Postal Routing Note From Railway Office
Instruction to apply for details at the nearest oxen seven posse Railway or write to L.8. Brown at the Gen nt Pass. Dept. 7106 Fifteenth St. SW, Weoe. O., Franx Gannon, 3rd Vice and M. Guur, Traffic Mang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posse
Brown
Gannon
M. Guur
Repairing A Specialty Store Ad
An old advertisement lists repair services for fine watches jewelry sewing machines bicycles and automobiles. It promotes a well equipped shop and notes agency for Columbia and Hartford bicycles with contact at an opposite location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia and
Hartford Bicycles
N. A. Cooper
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H. Hansbrough
East Water Street
Ee Telephone
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the Star
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Henry Bretjer & CO
Library For
Rosenmeyer
Tee
Hines’ Foldings
Mattress Company
Fo Pire
Kent St
Messrs
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John Smith
Camp-Steele on-the-Capon
Mary Lucile Faulkner
C.E. Hoover
John Hoover
M. F Garton
T. C. Adams
Gainsboro
Alice Carr
Germantown
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Miss Carr
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Capon Bridge
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Rock Enon Springs
Capoi Springs
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Welty
Taylor Hotel
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Gibson’s Pure Rye
Virginia Club
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Ice
E. D. Palmer
Prop
Carload
W. Kurtz
Market & Water Sts
Woodward’s "Sons
William Wine
Berryville Pike
Nee. CuarEx H. Purcell
Sade
Coe’s
Dairyman
Heife’s
Sgame Place
Will
Vino“ Conductor CO
D. R. Esxay
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Mie
Bell Bros
Ward
Madras
Weiling
Mary
Eastman Kodak Supplies
Kodaker
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Taylor Hetae
Drew, Selby & Co
Dongola
Bals _ and
Oxfords
Kid Fox
Mieses
T. M. Bantz
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