Tent Attack on Evangelist Yeakley in Hagerstown
A mob of about fifty youths raided Evangelist M. L. Yeakley’s Franklin street tent in Hagerstown Maryland breaking part of the structure. Special officers Ricketts Coffman and Boward were assaulted and several arrests are expected after the disturbance tied to Yeakley’s remarks and ongoing meetings.
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Franklin Street
High
Winter
Hagerstown
M. L. Yeakley
Winchester
Ricketts
Boward
Evangelist Yeakley
Holzapfel
J. R. Ricketts
T. J. Coffman
C. W. Boward
Mail delays prompt action against rail schedules
The letter-writer complains mail from Baltimore and Washington arrives 12 hours late, with 8 30 or later deliveries. A business notice touts building lots on Fairmont avenue Braddock Heights and North avenue with moderate terms. Names include Mrs pean Fetzer of Baltimore and Miss Bessie Files of New Haven.
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Baltimore
Washington
Fairmont Avenue
Braddock Heights
North Avenue
Miller, Supply Co
Pean Fetzer
Bessie Bessie Files
New Haven
Governor Montague Guests at Mr Barton's in Winchester
Last evening Hon R T Barton hosted Gov A J Montague and wife at tea at his south Washington street residence. They visit Jordan's White Sulphur Springs to rest from duties, with a small group including Dr D W Barton and Col H H Baker among others. The outing was quiet and scarcely noticed by townspeople.
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R.T. Barton
A. J. Montague
South Washington Street
Jordan
Winchester
R. T. Barton
D. W. Barton
Baltimore
Barton
Boling Haxall
Loudoun County
Hunter Moss
Parkersburg
W.va
Nannie Baker
H. H. Baker
Alexander Baker
Montague
Jordan’s Springs
Virginia
Opequon Inn
Crescent Club Entertained at Stephenson Residence
The Crescent Club, largely Clearbrook residents, enjoyed an evening at Mr. H. W. Allen’s home near Stephenson. Highlights included musical selections and recitations by Laura Zantmyer of Hagerstown and seven year old Florence Allen. Mrs Maupin also contributed musical numbers.
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Crescent Club
Clearbrook
Fish Commissioner Bowers Visits Winchester on Business
United States Fish Commissioner George M. Bowers of Martinsburg West Virginia was in Winchester today for a private conference with Postmaster Bentley Kern. Both men said the talks concerned business rather than politics and Bowers returned to Martinsburg this afternoon.
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United States
George M. Bowers
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Bentley Kern
Bowers
Horses Return To Service After Fire Delays
The Sarah Zane horses not in service for a month were placed in service again this afternoon. Fire bells rang this morning for a blaze at Judge William M Atkinson's stable as arrangements were underway to start the horses. Earlier Duke was kicked on the leg and badly hurt while pasturing, keeping the team idle until his recovery.
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Sarah Zane
Judge Wm. M. Atkinson
Duke
Picnic and Ice Cream Social at Christian Church
The Sunday School of Christian Church near High View hosts a picnic today with an evening ice cream social in attendance is Mr. William Simpson of Winchester.
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Sunday School of
Christian Church
High View
Wm. Simpson
Winchester
Poisoning of Dogs in South Winchester Raises Alarm
City officials warn that several dogs have been poisoned in recent days as a recurring problem in south Winchester. Authorities say the act endangers children and pets, urges residents to avoid creating a nuisance, and reveals an officer has logged purchasers of poison to identify suspects.
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Winchester
Foot Crushed By Falling Log At Sawmill Accident
John McKeever, employee of J W Spellman, suffered a severe foot injury at a sawmill on the John Hall place when a log fell, crushing the foot and badly damaging a toe. He endured considerable pain and was found with the toe mashed off after removing his sock.
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John McKeever
J.W. Spellman
McKeever
John Hall Place
Hand Injury Improves After Lancing at Mill
John Nolls a stoker at Old Dominion Paper Mills suffered a severe gathering on his right hand weeks ago. The swelling was lanced last night and today he is somewhat easier.
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John Nolls
Nolls
Old Dominion Paper Mills
Flag Pole Erected On New Shenandoah Bank Building
A fine flag pole has been erected on the Shenandoah Valley National Bank’s new building. The pole features a large brass ball on top and will enhance the bank’s appearance when the flag is raised.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Pastor Cromer Returns From Loudoun County Visit
Rev T K Cromer pastor of Cemetery Reformed Church has returned from a visit to Loudoun County and will preach tomorrow morning and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Cromer
Cemetery Reformed Church
Loudoun County
Peculiar Cucumber Exhibits Grafted Double Growth
Mrs Mort Ebhert sent a cucumber to The Star showing a cucumber with a second cucumber growing from its side. The odd specimen arrived with uncertain origin and drew curiosity at the office.
Former Resident Weds in News From Downington and Wilmington
A letter received here today announces the marriage of Miss Maggie Moran of Downington Pennsylvania and Mr. Thomas Grim of Wilmington Delaware and formerly of this city.
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Maggie Moran
Downington, Pa
Thomas Grim
Wilmington
Del
Young Soldier Dinges Dies in Luzon
A War Department message to Vaucluse reports the death of Private Roy W. Dinges in Nagcarlon Laguna Luzon on July 2 while serving with Company F Eighth Regiment. He was 27, son of W H Dinges county supervisor, from Middletown Vaucluse area, with siblings Nellie Edna Vista Gladys and brother George. He enlisted in Keyser and wrote home frequently before his death.
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Vaucluse
War Department
Washington
Roy W. Dinges
Nagcarlon Laguna
Luzon
United States Army
Dinges
W. H. Dinges
Board of
Opequon
Winchester
Young Dinges
Keyser
W. Va
Philippines
Tuk Sraw
Leslie Kline
George Dinges
Nellie
Edna
Vista
Gladys Dinges
Middletown
Entertains Her Sunday School Class
Miss Retta Amick hosted a pleasant evening for her Sunday School class at her north Main street home. Attendees included Lacey Emmatt Annie Laurie Minnie Annie Lester Edith Reynolds Alice Cain Lily Ayres Virgie Printz Osie Page and many others plus Rev J Ryland Murdock and guests from Pittsburg and Gore. Musical selections by John Barr McAdoo Clarence Hensell and William Keller enhanced the night as midnight approached with games and refreshments served.
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Retta Amick
North Main Street
Lacey Emmatt
Annie Laurie
Minnie
Annie Lester
Edith Reynolds
Alice Cain
Lily Ayres
Virgie Printz
Osie Page
Ryland Murdock
Lyda Chapman
Emma Bowman
Emma Fahnestock
Mamie Brown
Annie Aikens
Nellie Printz
Miss Rhinehart
Glaize
Chapman
Amick
Messrs
John Barr
McAdoo
Richard and
O’ Brian
Pittsburg
William Keller
Clarence Hensell
Oliver Brown
M. R. Amick
Gore
This County
Farmers crowd auction in town with hopeful outlook
A busy crowd gathered around Auctioneer Swanson in front of the Court-House as county farmers offered goods at the sale. Buyers paid good prices and the overall mood was positive about a better corn crop than expected.
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Swanson
Band Boys Return. Messrs. Reardon and J. Seorket Lead
Band boys return with two leaders named William Reardon and J Seorket at the helm as the group resumes duties after a pause.
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Band Boys Return
Messrs
William Reardon and
J. Seorket
Eth Hanaged
Fire damages stable at Judge Atkinson property
Dense smoke from a blaze at the rear of Christ Episcopal Chapel led to an alarm at 11.80. The fire started in a stable on Judge W. M. Atkinson’s property, destroying the loft and hay worth about 250 dollars with no insurance. Firefighters prevented wider damage as horses and carriages were removed.
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Christ Episcopal Chapel
W. M. Atkinson
Horace Brown
Episcopal Chapel
Water Street
Charley Rouss
Judge Atkinson
Judge Atkin
Larrick & Larrick Expand Into Lumber Industry
The Middletown based firm Larrick & Larrick with George B. Wright purchased a 500 acre pine timber tract on the Roanoke River in Mecklenburg County. They will build a large lumber plant employing many workers as part of consolidating several enterprises.
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Larrick & Larrick
Middletown
George B. Wright
Roanoke River
Mecklenburg County
Frederick
Frederick County
Woods Meeting Near Welliwon Seeks Attendance
Ministers secured to assist in the meeting starting Sunday August 24 include Rev. H. P. Hamill presiding elder Rev. William Meville of Berryville Rev. A. M. Cackley of Middletown Rev. CU. D. Bulla and Dr. J. P. Hyde of Winchester There will be three services daily for four days The public is invited to attend bring your dinner and
General Franz Sigel Dies in New York City
General Franz Sigel died in New York City at age seventy eight after a long public career. Born in 1824 in Germany, he fought in the 1849 German insurrection, came to the United States in 1852, organized regiments for the Civil War, and held commands from Cedar Creek to Gettysburg before his retirement due to ill health. He led partisan forces in West Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley and served briefly in the Army of the Potomac.
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Franz Sigel
New York
Sigel
St. Louis
Army of
Virginia
John Pope
Cedar Creek
Bull Run
Stonewall
Jackson
Centreville
Fairfax Courthouse
Grand Reserve
Pennsylvania
Lee
Gettysburg
Lincoln
Department
Staunton
Newmarket
Starpers Ferry
Jubal A. Early
Maryland Heights
Bethlehem
Pitzer Farm Sells at Public Auction Near Court House
Auctioneer E. L. Hodgson sold the 2354 acre Pitzer farm in Stonewall District this morning. George Pitzer purchased the tract at 46.50 dollars per acre in a public sale in front of the courthouse.
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E. L. Hodgson
Court House
Pitzer
Stonewall District
George Pitzer
Birthday Dinner for Miss Jessie Hillyard
Mr and Mrs J Hicks of Streitsville hosted a birthday dinner for Miss Jessie Hillyard of this city yesterday. Attendees included Misses Rose McCarty Jessie Hillyard Edith Wood of Winchester Misses Lot tis Anderson and Nellie Bird of Martinsburg. Hillyard received handsome presents.
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Miss Hillyard
J. 8. Hicks
Streitsville
Jessie Hillyard
Rose McCarty
Edith Wood
Winchester
Lottis Anderson
Nellie Bird
Martinsburg
Frederick bicycle racer J C Devilbiss returns home
Mr J C Devilbiss of Frederick City Maryland, known as Frederick's racing midget, spent several days in Winchester and returned home yesterday. He is brother of C E Devilbiss, once famous aerial performer. Dr Daniel Janney near Welltown is reported quite sick.
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J. C. Devilbiss
Frederick City
Winchester
Devilbiss
Frederick
C. E. Devilbiss
Daniel Janney
Welltown
Janney
Frederick Baby Is Prettiest at Inwood Fair
Last day of the Inwood Fair drew large crowds with a baby show and a knight tournament. Clara M. Clevenger won the prettiest baby under one year, Cordelia Powell placed second, while Edgar Lefever won the tournament prize crowning Fannie Henshaw queen of love and beauty.
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Clara M. Clevenger
R. G. Clevenger
Frederick County
Cordelia Powell
Berkeley County
Edgar Lefever
Bunker Hill
Fannie Henshaw
H. Bunker
Estelle Wilkins
K. T. Hoffman
Elmira Payne
William Dearmont
Clarke County
Mary Emmett
Hagerstown
Card Party At Mrs. Smiths
Last evening Mr and Mrs German Smith hosted a card party for Mrs Helen Zeigler of Philadelphia formerly Miss Helen Shelmire at their Fairmont Avenue home. Guests enjoyed whist and refreshments after prizes were awarded to Mr Fred Glaize. The lawn was lit with colorful Japanese lanterns and the gathering was orderly and pleasant.
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German Smith
Helen Zeigler
Philadelphia
Helen Shelmire
Fairmont Avenue
Fred. Glaize
Smith Residence
Trunk Burned In Eureka Hotel Fire
Mr. Newton Davidson of this city lost his wardrobe and insurance papers in the Eureka Hotel fire at Edinburg Virginia on Wednesday. He had been a guest there and traveled to Winchester later that day.
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Newton Davidson
Eureka
Edinburg
Davidson
Winchester
Youthful Prisoners Dismissed in House Robbery Case
Justice Bragonier held a hearing for three African American youths arrested for breaking into Susan Barber’s house. The youths were found innocent after it emerged they went to retrieve a pigeon that had flown inside.
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Justice Bragonier
Susan Barber
Thanking Winchester Fire Department for prompt service
Card of thanks from M. Aree expresses gratitude for the Winchester fire department’s efficient handling of a morning fire at their property and commends the responders for their service.
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Fire Department of
Winchester
Gem. M. Aree
Filth Dumped Into Town Run Sparks Outrage
Street cleaning crew emptied a large amount of filth into Market Street Run this afternoon causing widespread indignation. Resident G G Baker expressed strong anger and indicated potential legal action may follow.
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Market Street
G. G. Baker
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Mr. Yeakley
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Gov. Montague
MR. Barton
Roy Dinges
Gen. Sigel
New York City
Pitzer Farm
Janney Ili
Frederick Baby
Mrs
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