Troop A Encounters Cold Reception In Winchester
A Maryland National Guard squad of twenty two Troop A from Pikesville arrived in Winchester after a long march from Capon Springs. With no advance quartermaster, Miller Supply Co provided free rations and camping space at Fairmount avenue. The troops, hungry and tired, found Winchester hospitality lacking until local merchants stepped in.
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Troop A
Maryland National Guard
Pikesville
Capon Springs
W. Va
Winchester
Berryville
G. Clarence Miller
Theodore Y. Kinzel
Miller Supply Company
Fairmount Avenue
Ferguson Estate
Winchester Law
C. Lyon Rogers
Winchester Coon Starts a Riot in Martinsburg
Arthur Fisher, a Winchester colored baseball player living in Martinsburg West Virginia, was blamed for a near race riot after an altercation at John Ramsey's restaurant. Police attempted to arrest William Ford who fled. a shot was fired but missed. Ford was caught and jailed ninety days. Fisher’s status is unclear.
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Arthur Fisher
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Fisher
William Ford
John Ramsey
Ford
Dutrow
Edith Tavenner Dies in buggy Accident in Loudoun County
Miss Edith Tavenner, aunt of A J Tavenner of Winchester bar, was killed near Philmont Loudoun County Virginia when thrown from a buggy. She was en route to the Loudoun Camp Meeting with Turner Dillon. Dillon escaped unharmed. Tavenner will notify county authorities to seek more details.
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Star
Edith Tavenner
Philomont
Loudoun County
A. J. Tavenner
Winchester
Miss Tavenner
Sudden Death of James Avery
James Avery aged 64 died suddenly at his widow's home 205 South Kent Street about 6 this morning. He lived on Mr. B. James Ferguson’s Bartonsville farm and came to the city last Saturday. He fell ill Sunday evening with stomach trouble and died early this morning. He leaves a widow, three children, and two brothers Joseph and Isaac Avery of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Avery
Kent Street
B. James Ferguson
Bartonsville
Joseph
Isaac Avery
Haddox Family Heads to Capon Springs
Mr George W. Haddox and his family departed today for Capon Springs, seeking rest and recreation.
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George W. Haddox
Capon Springs
Friendship Fire Company weighs Richmond or Chambersburg move
The Friendship Fire Company debates whether to march on Richmond or advance on Chambersburg mirroring Civil War tactics. A committee will check railroad rates and invitations to the Chambersburg Carnival and State Firemen's Convention while 60 new uniforms are offered to members who pay two dollars and obtain an order. The company also offers Winchester Gas Company use of their steamer to pump water for twenty dollars.
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Friendship Fire Company
Grant
Richmond
Jubal A
Chambersburg
Friendshippers
Samuel Laren
James M. Haymaker
O. J. Franks
W. W. Striker
Harry L. Wood
Winchester Gas Company
Wedded in Washington A County Couple Wed in D C
A marriage license was issued in Washington D C to Bradley E. Johnson of High View and Nina B. Pennington of the same county. The groom is a farmer and the bride a former schoolteacher. Friends say the couple kept their plans quiet until their trip to the Capitol to wed.
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Washington, D. C
Bradley E. Johnson
High View
Nina B. Pennington
Richard Johnson
James Pennington
Washington
the Star
Capitol
Boy Bitten by Dr McGuire’s Terrier In Yard Fight
Avenel Beverley son of Capt. J B Beverley was attacked by Mike a Scotch terrier in Dr W P McGuire’s Armherst street yard while children played nearby. The dog mauled his arm leaving seven wounds which were cauterized. No serious consequences expected.
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W. P. McGuire
Armherst Street
Avenel Beverley
J. B. Beverley
Mike
Education Plans for Miss Taylor Amid Water Issue
Miss Taylor, daughter of City Sergeant Taylor, will leave Southington for education and training in kindergarten work. She will study at John Keir Schools and stay with her aunt Mrs. Maggie Barnes in Southington while the factory is built at the town’s southeastern edge to avoid impure water for residents.
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Miss Taylor
John Keir
Barnes
Taylor
Will Rebuild in Brick After Woodstock Fire Loss
Mr How ard Nulton an underwriter involved in Woodstock fire losses says the losses have been satisfactorily adjusted and the destroyed buildings will be rebuilt in brick. He is a Niagara Fire Insurance general agent and adjuster. He visited his mother Mrs Virginia Nurton and left for a business trip South.
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Howard Nulton
Woodstock
Nulton
Niagara Fire Insurance Company
Virginia Nurton
Mission Points Planned for Harrisonburg Staunton and Winchester
The ways and means committee of the Christian Church Convention reports many suggestions including establishing mission points at Harrisonburg and Staunton during the year and locating a minister in Winchester to serve Frederick County points. Jubilee Church near Winchester was admitted as a mission point.
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The
Christian Church Convention
Saumsville
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Winchester
Frederick County
Jubilee Church
Death of Rev J C Jones During Vacation in Romney
The Rev J C Jones pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Woodstock Virginia died this morning after a ten day battle with typhoid fever while visiting his father in law Rev Mr Ball in Romney. He was about 47, survived by a wife and two children and was considered a bright Baltimore Conference minister. Interment is planned for Rockingham County tomorrow at 8 PM. He had previously led Trinity Church Roanoke and Epworth Church Washington.
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Romney
W. Va
J. C. Jones
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Woo'sck
Jones
Mr. Ball
Baltimore
Pendleton County
Woodstock
Trinity Church
Roanoke
Epworth Church
Washington, D.C
Rockingham County
Miss Gibson
Faucquier County
Bruce Gibson
Party at Spout Springs with bonfire feast
Mr and Mrs George Fletcher of Washington and Mr and Mrs E C Hottel with Misses Etta Grim and Lula Garton drove to Spout Springs last evening. The men built a large bonfire and under the light the group enjoyed watermelon cake and candy.
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George Fletcher
Washington
E. C. Hottel
Etta Grim
Lula Garton
Spout Springs
Acknowledged Theft Of Stolen Bicycle Case
James Amick confessed to stealing Dr. Fred Boyd's bicycle from in front of a West Water Street drug store. He rode it to Gore's and sold it to Lupton Pugh for five dollars, spending twenty-five cents. he received a thirty day jail sentence from Squire Bragonier.
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James Amick
Fred Boyd
West Water Street
Charles Ridgeway
Ridgeway
W. Va
John Boyd
Amick
Gore’s
Lupton Pugh
Kremer Visit Highlights Local Family Gathering
Mr. Robert Kremer and his wife from Washington visit Mr. and Mrs. James Kremer, sharing a time of family fellowship and discussion during the stay.
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Robert Kremer
Washington
Mrs
James Kremer
Dance at Mr Edward Shull's on East Cork Street
A large gathering attended a dance at the residence of Mr and Mrs Edward Shull on East Cork Street. Prof Waters' orchestra provided music and the event was hailed as one of the most successful dances with all participants enjoying themselves.
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Edward Shull
Cork Street
Prof. Waters
Communion at United Brethren Church Tonight
Holy communion will be administered at the United Brethren Church tonight. The pastor Rev S D Skelton will be assisted by Rev J D Donovan of Martinsburg West Virginia or Rev Dr T C Carter of Chattanooga Tennessee.
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U. B Church
United Brethren Church
S. D. Skelton
J. D. Donovan
Martinsburg
W. Va
T. C. Carter
Chattanooga
Tenn
Workmen to Erect Pink Columns on Masonic Building Front
Workmen start this afternoon placing pink columns on the front of the Masonic Building to beautify the structure significantly.
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Masonic
Harpers Ferry Brakeman Fatally Struck by Train
John Garber, a 28 year old Baltimore & Ohio railroad brakeman from Branewick Maryland, was killed today near Harpers Ferry by a passing freight he attempted to board. His body was cut in two and taken to a company shed then buried in Beanswick. He leaves a wife and one child and was a brother of Frank Garber of Weverton Maryland.
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Harpers Ferry
W. Va
John Garber
Metropolitan
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Garber
Branewick
Beanswick
Frank Garber
Weverton
Fall in the Yard Leaves Mrs. Woomer Paralyzed at Home
Mrs. Woomer wife of John Woomer a noted stone mason of 508 South Kept Street suffered a sudden fall in the yard yesterday morning while preparing breakfast. Her left arm was hurt and later doctors found paralysis affecting the entire left side. Condition regarded as serious.
Strother Responds On Fair Grounds Use
J F Strother objects to how a local paper presented the Fair Grounds issue. He questions the track funding claim and asks the horsemen to sign their complaints or have officials answer them, asserting the matter was not fully or fairly presented.
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Horror
the Star
J. F. Stroruer
Uniform orders urged for fall trip by company
Announcement to members to obtain new uniform orders from Vance W. Striker and have measures taken promptly as the company plans a trip this fall. Secretary Wm. L. Woop signs the notice.
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Vance W. Striker
Wm. L. Woop
Sec’y
Winchester Coroner R. William Walter Critically Ill
Coroner R. William Walter, a longtime Winchester resident, lies critically ill at his South Braddock Street home. He has been in poor health for some time and is now bedridden and not expected to recover.
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R. Wm. Walter Criticallll
R. William Walter
Winchester
South Braddock Street
Walter
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Miller Supply Co
Winchester Coon
Richmond OR
Miss Pennington
Mr. Bradley Johnson
Crawford
Pany
Ont West
J C. Jones
Mr. Edward Shull
Mr. Strother Explains
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