Hagerstown Triumphs Over Winchester On Local Field
Hagerstown defeated Winchester 6 to 2 at Reservoir Park. Garlow pitched steadily for Hagerstown with seven strikeouts. Balenti and Peaster led at the bat with three hits each. Martinsburg beat Berkeley Springs 2 to 0 as Brooks reportedly jumped to Martinsburg amid team tensions. Winchester returns to Hagerstown for another game with Fanwell and Cantwell set to start.
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Southern Railway Club
Washington
Winchester
Hagerstown
Reservoir Pa
Maryland
Jack
Garlow
Duggan
Brown
Balenti
Peaster
Fanwell
Cantwell
Aioe
Town
Barentt
Selman
R. Brown
Shiner
Luhn
White
Martinsburg
Berkeley Springs
Fairwell
Baltimore
Mystic Shrine Carnival at Front Royal to Aid New Temple
During the second week of September Front Royal Virginia hosts a Masonic carnival to fund a new Acca Temple. About 50 Acca Shrine nobles from Richmond arrive September 12 to guide novices across the desert to Acca oasis. Shriners from Winchester Woodstock Mt Jackson Harrisonburg and nearby towns join in the celebration and banquet.
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Front Royal
Acca Temple
Mystic Shrine
Richmond
Acca
Oasis
Winchester
Woodstock
Mt. Jackson
Harrisonburg
Young Winchester Star Hurt After Yard Fall
Hesbit Hite, son of Mr and Mrs William Hite of West Water street, and a member of the Winchester Stars, fell from a fence at the Cumberland Valley Railroad stock yards yesterday breaking his right arm. Dr Latane reduced the fracture and though in much pain he should recover though not in time to play this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesbit. Hite
William Hite
West Water Street
Winchester Stars
Cumberland Valley Railroad
S. P. Latane
Hollidaysburg Mayor and Mrs Barr Visit The Maples
Hollidaysburg Pa mayor Hon S Gibson Barr and Mrs Barr are guests of Mr and Mrs A B Richards at their country home The Maples near Winchester The Misses S umption of Front Royal are visiting their cousin Miss Sadie Haflin on East Cork Street in the city
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S$. Gibson “Barr
Hollidaysburg
Mrs. Barr
A. B. Richards
Maples
Winchester
Sumption
Front Royal
Sre
Sadie Haflin
East Cork Street
Attempt Made to Burn Claymont in West Virginia
A bold but unsuccessful arson attempt at the Claymont country home in Charles Town West Virginia occurred Sunday night. A negro intruder opened fire when confronted by guest Crosby who fired back, wounding the assailant who fled. Blood stains and a kerosene bar rel setup were found indicating intent to burn the building. Authorities seek the suspect and ask for tips leading to his capture, with possible escape toward Berryville Virginia.
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Star
Charles Town
W. Va
Claymont
F R. Stockton
Col. S. Z. Becrous
Crosby
Ieees
Temple Murphy
Mr. Crosby
Berryville
Visits Old Home After Long Absence
Mr. C. A. Jarrett of Chilocothe Texas visited Kernstown to reunite with his brother Martin Jarrett after twenty nine years. They were not initially recognized at the station before a family gathering at Kernstown. Mr. Jarrett will later return to Jamestown before heading back to Texas.
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C. A. Jarrett
Chilocothe Texas
Bartonsville
Martin Jarrett
Kernstown
Jarrett
Jamestown
Texas
Bonaparte Demands State Obedience to Federal Injunctions
Washington dispatch reports United States Attorney General Bonaparte declaring that states resisting railroad injunctions must obey them. He telegrammed the Birmingham district attorney instructing enforcement of federal rates, asserting federal courts are higher than state courts. The move stirs official circles amid tension over state supremacy. Benson, linked to land fraud, was found guilty by a jury with sentencing to follow.
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the Star
Washington
United States
Bon Rte
Bonaparte
United States District Attorney
Birmingham
Benson
Auditorium Has A Fine Opening
The Winchester season opened last night at the Auditorium with the Osman Stock Company in Sunshine and Shadow. Miss Marguerite Osman impressed as Ardella in the four act comedy drama. The 20 member company delivered clever specialties as a capacity audience of over 800 attended.
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Winchester
Hable
Osman Stockpany
Marguerite Osman
Ardella
Italy
Jannie Martin Seeks Marriage Despite Home Opposition
John Martin of Charles Town West Virginia recovered his 16 year old daughter Jennie from Mrs Phillips in Hagerstown after she ran away to marry William Phillips. Jennie refused to return home but later agreed to accompany her father with a deputy sheriff present. A tearful embrace occurred before departure.
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John Martin
Charles Town
W.va
Hagerstown
Jennie Martin
William Phillips
Miss Martin
Dr McDowell Sails for Europe for Health Rest
Rev Dr W L McDowell former presiding elder of this district now leading East Baltimore district has spent time in Warrenton Virginia for health. He will sail from New York tomorrow for Europe and will be abroad until September.
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W. L. McDowell
Methodist Episcopal Church
East Baltimore
Warrenton
New York
Europe
Winchester to Host Nebraska Indians Team
Manager Baker of the Winchester baseball club has secured the Nebraska Indians, a team of genuine American Indians touring the United States and Canada for six seasons. They will play Winchester on Monday and Tuesday of next week.
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Indians
Baker
Winchester
Nebraska Indians
United States
Canada
Will Return To China Missionary Rebecca Wilson
Miss Rebecca Wilson leaves Harrisonburg for Winchester then Fountain Inn Ss and will return to mission work in China next summer. Mrs Hubbard of Frederick county visits Martinsburg couple en route to Jamestown Exposition. Mrs W B Jenkins of Winchester returns home from visit. Miss Nantile L Krebs of Philadelphia visits her parents on North Market Street. Mrs John Murphy also guests of the Krebs family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Wilson
B. F. Wilson
Winchester
Fountain Inn
Ss. CG
Mrs. & Hubbard
Frederick County
J. S. Hutzler
South
Maple Avenue
Nantile L. Krebs
Philadelphia
H. Clay Krebs
North Market Street
John Murphy
Jackson
Krebs
Juniors Defeat Stars at Reservoir Park in A Close Game
Union Juniors beat the Winchester Stars 4 to 3 before a good crowd at Reservoir Park Saturday afternoon. Fansler, new to the Juniors, fanned 14 and allowed 3 hits amid a teaser pitch, while Stars pitcher Seal struck out 7 and yielded 5 hits. A second game is set for 3 30 tomorrow afternoon.
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Reservoir Park
Union
Winchester Stars
Fansler
Seal
Stars
Fence around Jamestown exhibit grounds questioned
At Jamestown a reader asks about the fence surrounding the exhibition grounds noting it is jased and suggesting a visit to the county hitching yard for a sample. The message is signed P. M. Funkhouser with a ten cent payment instruction.
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Jamestown
Exhibition
Ounty Hitching Yard
Funkhouser
Christian Conference Reschedules Next Meeting for 1908
The fifty ninth annual Christian Church in the Valley of Virginia closed at Timber Church near High View W Va. It will hold the next meeting at Bethlehem Church Broadway Rockingham Va on the Thursday before the third Sunday in August 1908 Rev A W Andes to preach next annual sermon W T Walters alternate Licentiate Andes ordained A. W Andes Others elected to Southern Christian Convention delegates include William T Walters H C Moore M N Bryant J C Bradford C W Louderback E T Arnold A special subscription of 133 55 for home missions was taken A cash offering of 34 for J W Woofflemyer whose house burned and wife is ill Resolutions of sympathy urged an additional 25 to the task fund Leanderback resigned as treasurer Samuel Barman named successor Thanks for hospitalities adopted.
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The
Christian Church
Valley of Virginia
Timber Church
High View
He County
W. Va
Bethlehem Church
Broadway
Rockingham County
A. W. Andes
W. T. Walters
William T. Walters
H. C. Moore
M. N. Bryant
J. C. Bradford
C. W. Louderback
E. T. Arnold
J. W. Woofflemyer
M. V. Leanderback
Samuel Barman
Large Funeral For Luther C. Walker In Woodstock
A large crowd gathered in Woodstock Shenandoah County for the funeral of Luther C. Walker. Masonic rites were led by Worshipful Master D W Grabill at Massanutten Cemetery after services at the Lutheran Church with multiple clergy and local lodge members in attendance.
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Woodstockx
Shenandoah County
Luther C. Walker
Star
Massanutten
Mic
D. W. Grabill
Woodstock Lodge
Een Harrisoury
Front Royal
Knights of Pythias
Odd
Catcher Peaster Marries Bride After Home Run
Samuel Peaster, star catcher for Hagerstown, wed Miss Rayner of Baltimore in a Baltimore ceremony. Teammates greeted the couple at the depot and praised Peaster for his play at Reservoir Park contributing to a win over Winchester. He is a Baltimore native.
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Samuel Peaster
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Peaster
Rayner
Reservoir Park
Winchester
Mr. Peaster
Opequon Bridge Opens After Safety Check
The steel bridge across Opequon Creek five miles from Winchester to Berryville is now open for traffic. Side railings on the approaches are in place and the structure has been found safe in every detail.
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Opequon Creek
Winchester
Berryville
Bennett Is a Cell Again After City Hall Incident
Thomas Bennett an elderly man previously fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct was arrested Saturday afternoon by Janitor J W Hillyard at City Hall. Bennett refused to move when ordered, was jailed at police headquarters, and will face a hearing once sober.
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Thomas Bennett
J. W. Hillyard
City Hall
Bennett
Hillyard
Job ad seeks permanent cook for steady position
A concise recruitment note offers a permanent cook role with good wages for the right person. The terse line suggests a straightforward employment contact.
No. 5 wine and liquor house promotes value
The advertisement for J. H. Huyett of Berryville Virginia promotes No. 5 as the best wines and liquors. It touts full value and liberal treatment and suggests horse show visitors should see them at No. 5.
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J. H
Huyett
Berryville
Presbyterians Plan Large Sabbath School Workers’ Gathering
Arrangements are under way for a major Sabbath school workers gathering on next Thursday at the Opequon near Wadesville. A 10:30 band concert precedes an address by Rev. Dr. J Gray McAlister of Hampden Sydney College. The program includes elocution stations, a shared basket dinner, ice cream, and afternoon sports with possible talks by Rev. H V Wheeler Rev A G Link and Rev R A White. If rain delays, the event will shift to Friday. The grounds lie between Mr B E Clevenger's property and Wadesville near the Charlies Town road on the Opequon.
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Opequon
Wadesville
Nailer
J Gray McAlister
Hampden-Sidney College
A. G. Link
Strasburg
R. A. White
Gerrardstown
Tombstone Accident at Old Stone Church Picnic
In Cedar Grove Virginia on August 20 Gladys Miller was injured when a tombstone toppled in the Old Stone Church graveyard. She is improving but unable to walk. The community gathered for the church picnic as weather and local events fill the nearby area.
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Cedar Grove
Gladys Miller
Old Stone Church
J. M. Hott
Pleasant Valley
Floyd Adams
John Unger
Dayton
Ohio
Youth Forged Check For Marriage Funds In Virginia
Harry Simon a 17 year old youth from Liberty Furnace and a Shenandoah county girl married in Hagerstown after he forged a $50 check using the name Joseph Moonah. The forgery was uncovered leading to his detention in Shenandoah county jail at Woodstock while authorities pursue grand jury action.
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Mount Jackson
Harry Simon
Liberty Furnace
Shenandoah County
Woodstock
Shenandon Ty
Een Shenandoah
Eli ‘Md
Simon
Funde
National Bank
Joseph F. Mooneah
Hagerstown
Wiliam Lants
Lantz
Union Picnic To Be Held By Schools
Bruecetown Virginia September 7 union picnic planned by Sunday schools of Beeboek Church and Braddock Street Church of Winchester. Rev D H Kern to address, program of music and recitations, all invited, bring a basket. Dry weather hurts crops as corn withers and gardens suffer.
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Bruecetown
Beeboekcult
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Inwood Park
D. H. Kern
Braddock Street
Winchester
Hyer
Steer
Maude Swimley
Clarke County
Miller Swimley
H. V. Wheeler
Mary Ware
Jefferson County
Montgomery Frasher
Washi ngton and Lee Students Stop at Capt Kurtzs
Otho Jackson and Mason Deaver of Lexington Va among popular Washington and Lee students stopping at Capt Geo W Kurtzs on South Main while en route to Lexington after weeks at Atlantic City and the Jamestown Exposition. Edith Buckler returns home from visiting Miss Eliza Difenderfer on Market Street. Stewart Jacobs visits his sister Mrs Clyde Haulman in Martinsburg WV. Mrs Alfred Lea and children of Clifton Forge Va visit Mrs John Seal on West Street.
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Messrs
Otho Jackson
Mason Deaver
Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Capt
Geo. W. Kurtz
South Main Street
Jackson and
Deaver
Atantic City
Edith Buckler
Eliza Difenderfer
Market Street
Washington
Mr. Stewart Jacobs
Mrs
Clyde Haulman
Martinsburg
W. Va
Alfred Lea and Children
Clifton Forge, Va
John Seal
West Street
Lutheran Synod Meets Tonight in Winchester
Ministers and laymen from across Virginia arrive for the Seventy-eighth Synod of Virginia meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church Winchester. Opening sermon by Rev A D Reine cher, Staunton, with addresses and daily services planned through the week.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
Virginia
Winchester
Neek
Am- UA
Synod. of
Trinity
Lutheran Church
City
Steen O
C. W. Cassell
Stephens City
Brethren of the Cloth
A. D. Renaecher
Staunton
Alyssons
Hay Fever Season Begins as Golden Rod Blooms
The hay fever season is underway as golden rod blooms fill the air with pollen. Sufferers experience sneezing tearing eyes and nasal irritation lasting until autumn cleans the atmosphere. Some also report insomnia as a consequence of the seasonal allergy.
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Winchester
Burnt Factory Set for Sunday School Picnic Near Church
Burnt Factory Virginia plans its annual Sunday school picnic in W Bromley’s grove near the church by Friday the 23d with a rain date the 24th. Friends and especially the children are invited to attend for a day outdoors. Local visitors include James A Staff of Flat River Kansas and Mrs Martina Zпаан who visited Sophia Staff.
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Burnt Factory
W. Bromley
James A. Staff
Flat River
Kansas
Martina Z Pa Aan
Sophia Staff
Staff
Stéphens City
Stephenson
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Garlon
Jannie Martin
Dr. McDowell
China
Christian Conference Over
Mr. Walker
Catcher Peaster
Opequon Bridge
Calchursday
Tombstone
Lutheran Synod
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