Centenary Reformed Church Dedicates New Winchester House
The Centenary Reformed Church in Winchester dedicated and consecrated a new $7,200 house of worship. Rev J A Hoffheins led morning and evening services with speakers Rev J M Schick and Rev T K Cromer contributing. The structure on Market and Cork streets was designed by Cromer with architect George D Whitson.
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Centenary Reformed
Nary Reformed Church
J. 4. Hoffheins
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hoffhein
Reformed Church
Winchester
George D. Whitson
Robbery Trial in Winchester Over Lost Twenty Dollar Bill
Blue Monday brought Morrison a Winchester umbrella mender before Magistrate Co to answer a robbery charge. J W Jones of East Virginia testified Morrison allegedly took a twenty dollar bill from Jones during their boardinghouse night. Morrison was fined five dollars plus costs and planned to appeal claiming the bill was his savings and Jones had no such money.
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Hm. Morrison
Winchester
Co. We Wilson
Jones
East Virginia
Morrison
Bunny Andrews
Ward
Hogan
Capt. Baker
Rose
Tommy Kennedy
Bowers
Big Mack
Richmond
Mack
Died While On Visit to Mother
Mrs William Smelser Rileyville Page County Va died during a visit to her sister Mrs David Prince about two o clock yesterday morning Funeral held at Macedonia Church with Rev R H M Stickies presiding Interment in the adjoining graveyard She was about forty four and left her mother husband and six children as survivors along with five brothers and four sisters
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Waterloo
William Smelser
Rileyville
Page County
David Prince
Macedonia Church
R. H. M. Stickies
Legal Case Ties Virginia Investor to Salisbury Rail Disaster
Hon R Walton Moore of Fairfax Virginia has spent time in Europe and London while he was retained to represent a claim for damages from the Salisbury rail disaster. The tragedy injured or killed many wealthy Americans. A Virginia House notice clarifies Mrs A R Castleman’s hotel business at Virginia House in Berryville as normal during the Horse Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Walton Moore
Fairfax, Va
Winchester
Europe
London
England
Virginia House
A. Peasrman
Virginia House Hotel
Girl Boxrows A Livery Team
Eight year old Katie Henry took a livery horse and carriage for a joy ride with friends near Rouss Spring. The horse was missed, officers notified, and the child located several hours later a mile and a half from town on the Valley pike.
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Katie Henry
Altonia Henry
Joseph Wright
Johnnie Lami
J. F. Matthews
Jarrisonburg Fair Nets Over $1100 in Receipts
The Harrisonburg Catholic Church fair held last week at the Clarendon Hotel raised 1160 dollars from refreshments, fancy goods and voting contests. Master William Keating and Miss Mary Reilly won diamond rings for their fundraising.
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Ladies of the Catholic Church
The
Clar
Endon. Hotel
Harrisonburg
William Keating
South Market Street
Mary Reilly
Keating
Died While Here For the Summer
William H. Wilson the infant son of Mr and Mrs William H Wilson of New Orleans died early yesterday morning in a local hospital where he had been undergoing treatment. Funeral was at 10 o’clock with interment in Mt Hebron Cemetery Rev J Hirace Lacet officiating. The child was not yet a year old.
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William H. Wilson
New Orleans
Worthington Visits From Africa and Local Sports Notes
Worthington from Johannesburg, Africa, visits briefly, after leaving Winchester years ago to join the Ice Company and ventures there. Charles and Nicholas Worthington are also based in Johannesburg. Strunton played two games in Hagerstown, losing one 12 to 1 and winning 6 to 2. Miss Marie Sebastian of Washington visits Miss Emma Bentzell near town.
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Strunton
Hagerstown
Bad Outlook For The Fruit At Bunker Mill
Wet weather has damaged fruit, especially peaches, with rot and splits cutting potential shipments by more than half. Apple crops may be waterlogged and fail to keep, lowering prices per barrel. Unthreshed grain also appears stalked, suggesting abundant wheat unfit for market and extra losses for farmers.
Dam Site Visit Prompts Concrete Spillway Plan
Aug 20. John Lemon county commissioner and a concrete expert viewed the old dam site at Stuckey's Crossing. They proposed a concrete dam twelve feet wide at the base tapering to five feet at the top to withstand heavy water flow. Local social notes follow with visits, outings, and church events among residents including Mrs. Magalis and family, Miss Edith and Miss Nannie Small, and Rev. Huntsberger.
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Stuckey’s Crossing
Beer shipment for No 5 Colt Show arrives from Berryville
A car load of beer comes directly from the Berryville brewery for No 5 at the Colt Show. The note invites locals to drop by and see Uncle Bill. the beer is expected to be cold for the event.
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Berryville
Farm for Sale 163 Acres in Chambersville
For sale a 163 acre farm with fine pine and white oak timber and bark timber. Interested buyers should apply to J. W. Larrick in Chambersville. Listing appears as B-17-6t in classified ads.
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J. W
Larrick
Chambersville
Eagles to Meet in Norfolk for 1907 Convention
Milwaukee based Fraternal Order of Eagles names Norfolk Virginia as 1907 convention site after eighth annual gathering. Edward Krause of Wilmington Delaware elected grand worthy president with 1386 votes defeating Henry D Davia of Cleveland. Norfolk leads next convention vote with 972 votes over Boston 609.
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Edward Krause
Wilmington
Del
Henry D. Davia
Cleveland
Ohio
Joseph T. Hinkle
Pendleton
A. B.B. Partridge
Kansas City
Frank J. Herring
South Bend
Ind
Norfolk
Boston
Omaha
Spokane
Peoria
Oklahoma City
Rest Sunday School Picnic Draws Large Crowd at Inwood Park
Rest Va August 20 The annual picnic of the Rest Sunday School was held at Inwood Park last Saturday with a large attendance and ideal weather. An abundant dinner was served in the Horticultural Hall followed by lemonade ice cream and cake. Activities included games a short morning song service and several entertaining solos by Prof Vypod. Visitors praised the school as excellent hosts with guests from McKeesport Pa Chambersburg Pa Clarke and other nearby towns.
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Rest
Scholars of the Rest
Inwood Park
Vice
Prof. Vypod
John W Nicklin Critically Ill After Paralysis Attacks
John W Nicklin remains critically ill at the home of his son Walter Nicklin on West Cork Street after a paralysis strike at Unger’s Store in West Virginia. He cannot speak and this marks his second attack in a short period.
Jealous Rival Slashes Man in Winchester Alley
In Winchester two men, James Jones known as Tobe and rival Mack White, fought after White confronted his wife Cora Ailstock. Jones slashed White from ear to mouth with a razor, requiring sixteen stitches. White, jailed suspect, and the incident occurred around two in the morning at Stryker's Alley.
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White
Tobe
Stryker’s Alley
Winchester
Smith
Cora Ailstock
Winchester Takes Two In Twelve Inning Tie Thriller
Winchester swept a doubleheader from the Richmond Browns at Reservoir Park. Feiser tossed a no hit game in the opener until late, while Count Cantwell shut down Richmond in both games as Winchester pushed across the tying and winning runs in extra innings. Captain Baker and Judd supplied solid hitting and fielding as Winchester claimed two dramatic victories.
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Winchester
Richmond Browns
Reservoir Park
Feiser
Burnett
Richmond
Count Cantwell
Juda
Browns
Winthes
Happy Hogs
Hogan
Capt. Baker
Judd
Death of Rebecca Holmes at West Leicester Street
Rebecca Holmes a respected colored widow died at her home on West Leicester Street Saturday night from dropsy. The funeral was held at 3 PM today at John Mann M E Church with Rev Curty officiating.
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West Leicester Street
John Mann M. E
Rev
Curty
Man Rescued After Fall Into Water Receptacle
Mr. Fred Goss slipped at the rear door on South Kent street and fell into a large water receptacle. He was rescued, with no serious injuries reported.
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South Kent Street
Funeral of the Late Mr. Slagle
Funeral for Henry H. Slagle held at his South Main street home at 10 this morning. Rev. G. S. Bowers of Grace Lutheran officiated with Rev. W. L. Seabrook from Newberry assisting. Interment followed at Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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Mr. Slagle
Henry 8. Slagle
Beer shipment arrives for Uncle Bi at NG 6 Berryville
Direct from the brewery a big carload of beer packed in ice arrives at NG 6 Berryville for Uncle Bi. Call and get a wrasse.
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Ng* 6
Berryville
Berryville Celt Show Charm Passes Local Stop
A playful note invites readers to visit Berryville for the Celt Show and to stop at No 5 for an ice cold beer with Uncle Bin ready to help. The casual ad tone suggests a local entertainment and beer option.
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J. A. Hoffiens
Roosevelt
T. K. Cromer
And
Cente
James B. Stonesifer
Westminster,Md
Ing
Words of Christ
House of Prayer
J. M
Ropert Fu. Gray
Hoftheins
Schick
Stonesiter
Yr. K. Cromer
J. H. Lacey
Presbyterian Church
E. B. Northen
Baptist Church
G. 8. Bowers
Gace
Hoffheins
al AL Smith
Tom's Brook
BE. L. Lumpkin
Baltimore
Maggie Bryant
Bryant
Cra
Mer
Market and
Cork Streets
W.va
Star
Avnnie Fetzer
Untybrella Mender
Accus
Gan Price
Jessie
Hessie
Delma
Charles
Mrs
David
Prince
Mattie Rickard
Sarat Rickard
John
George
Martin
Edward
Eng
Salisbury
Virginia Hoses
Berryville, Va
A. R. Castleman
Proprietress
Lam
Mathews
Jarrisonburg
Th. Worthington
Africa
Arthur Worthington
Johannesburg, S. A
Mr. Worthington
Winches
Ter
Johannesburg
Messrs
Charles and
Nicholas Worthington
Marie Sebastian
Ton
Emma Bentz
Ell
Hs Xaul
Bunker Mill
Len
Bunker Hill
John Lemon
Rachael Magalis
Charles Fowler
Brunswick
Edith Small
Carlisle
Nannie Small
Hoffman
8. J. Stephy
Ningham
Robinson
Charles Town
W. R. Laise
George Hayslett
Wadesville
Washington
Miss Millie Lancaster
Shepards
Town
Charles Jackson
Near
Dehaven
A. C. Jackson
Dr. Huntsberger
Will S. Laise
Rev. C. BE. Eley
Leslie Vipond
Maude Swinley
Brucetown
Cora Hayslett
Will Lynn
Our Town
Colt Show
Uncle Bill
Eagles
Virginia City
Massachusetts
Milwaukee, Wis
Vention
the Fraternal Order of
Milwaukee
Fri
Ward Foote
Pleasant Hill
Harry J. Bracken
Nickers
Ella R. Pitzer
McKees
Port, Pa
Mr. G. I. Pitzer
Strong Mead
Fred “Patterson
Chambersburg, Pa
J. M. Fishpaw
Clarke
Mr. J. J
Ridgeway
Rocky
Glen
Mr. Bish
Meadow
Miss Grace Jackson
Miss. Mattie
Evan
Mrs. Blake
Mrs. Philips
Mr. J. Fea
John W. Nicklin
Mr.Walter
Nicklin
West
Cork Street
Mr. Nicklin
Ger
Tobe” Smith
Mack White
Winchiester
Cantwell
Woodward
Baker
Andrew
Kennedy
Bae
Rien
Mender
Rebecca Holmes
Fred Goss
South Main Street
G. S. Bow
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