Virginia Trip Reveals Fish Industry and Menhaden Factory
Reporter joins Commissioner Lee on a voyage from Old Point Comfort up the James and Chesapeake Bay. They tour the Fish Hawk survey vessel and visit a menhaden factory in Lancaster County to observe harvests, processing, and the oil production process.
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Old Point Comfort
James
Virginia
Old Church
Evening Star
Tidewater
Maury
Old Point
McDonald Lee
Cardwell
Fish Hawk
United States
Martin
George M. Bowers
Martinsburg
Moore
Fish Commission
Chesapeake Bay
Rappahannock River
Irvington
Rappahannock
Lancaster ‘County
Will Prosecute The Illegal Voters In Staunton Election
It has become known that prosecutions will be set on foot against persons charged with illegal voting in Staunton's local option election. A judge of election for the Second Ward said he has facts to present to the grand jury against several individuals. Prosecutions are said to be likely in the First Ward as well.
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Staunton
Had Coffin Made in Own Factory
Joseph Fravel a Woodstock resident and longtime proprietor of a woodworking business died Friday night after months of illness. He suffered asthma and heart trouble and was 67. He leaves four sons and four daughters. He requested a walnut coffin be made at his own shop, and it was.
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Joseph Fravel
Woodstock
Will Pray Here for Harrisonburg
A prayer meeting is announced for 9 30 tomorrow morning at the First Baptist Church Harrisonburg Va. Local ministers will attend and offer prayers for the temperance cause with short addresses expected.
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First Baptist Church
Harrisonburg
Temperance Cause
A Big Excursion From the Valley
The B and O excursion train from Winchester to Harpers Ferry carried 266 passengers from Winchester and points along the line and 470 aboard at Harpers Ferry. Riders split roughly between Washington and Baltimore with a slight lead to the latter. The return trip was made to Winchester near 10 o'clock last night.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Harpers Ferry
Washington
Baltimore
Funeral Services For Mrs Shearer
Funeral services for Mrs. Nena Shearer widow of A L Shearer were held at 3 o clock from her North Main Street home. Dr J H Lacy of the Presbyterian Church conducted the simple but impressive ceremony. Hymns were sung by a selected choir and many floral designs accompanied the casket. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Nena Shearer
A. L. Shearer
North Main Street
J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Mount
Hebron
Cemetery
Winchester Defeats Hagerstown 2-1 in Tiagers Town Contest
Winchester won 2 to 1 as Brooks pitched well for the winners and Fanwell allowed three safeties for Hagerstown. Baker Bunch opened scoring in the second with Reed scoring on Harrell’s single, then Winchester added another in the sixth when Reed and Brown connected during a wild play at the plate.
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Hagerstown
Sandy” Isaker
Tiagerstown
Fanwell
Brooks
Winchester
Baker Bunch
Rese
Swahkkxed
Trevillion
Harrell
Reed
McDonald
Duffy
Carr
Brown
Dundero
Thackera
All Should Make Connections Now to Sanitary Sewer System
Citizens must connect to the sanitary sewerage system once in operation. Those with cess pools or waste water in streets must connect. no waste should run into streets. Costs include five dollars per year for residences and businesses plus two dollars for cellar drainers. special rates apply for large water users and hotels. Early connections ensure curb piping and favorable pricing. THE SANITARY SEWERAGE COMMISSION.
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Wortchester
Beimg
G. C. Miller
Sanitary Sewerage Commission
James Kavanaugh Buys Conrad Farm Near Bloomery
William M. Burns acting for heirs of Nachaniel Conrad sells the 70 acre Shenandoah river farm near Bloomery to James Kavanaugh of Harrisonburg Virginia. Price is 70 dollars per acre with possession to be delivered April.
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William M. Burns
Nachaniel Conrad
Conrad
James Kavanaugh
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah River
Bloomery
April Pees
Bellevue Home Struck by Lightning in Storm
Lightning hit the Bellevue residence near Shepherdstown striking a chimney and tearing slate away for five feet. Mr and Mrs Ringgold and Lucien Rein hart were at home. damage was not noticed until the following morning.
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Bellevue
R. C. Ringgold
Shepherdstown
New. Ringgold
R. Lucien Reinhart
Coal Special Agent A J Merrill Serves Winchester Area
A J Merrill of 376 National Avenue Winchester acts as a special agent for all kinds of coal. He notes farmers’ orders receive prompt attention and invites readers to write or call for prices.
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A. J. Merrill
National Avenue
Winchester
Back From Europe Mr and Mrs Crawford Return home
Mr and Mrs Agnus Crawford have returned from several months in Europe and now stay with Mr and Mrs George V Worthington on 28th Street Washington. Premier Olives new calls see Kremer. Remored speed Mrs Charles S Hirth returned from extended visit to relatives at Clarkshoro Pa Homestead Pa Mrs Hirth was formerly Marion A Warmer in this city.
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Agnus Crawford
Europe
Aire
Crawford
George VY. Worthington
28Th Street
Washington
Star
Kremer
Charles S. Hirth
Clarkshoro
Wo van
Homestead
Hirth
Marion A. Warmer
Man Killed/ Injured After Fall From Bridge in Luray
Robert Keyser son of Page County Commonwealth Attorney W F Keyser was seriously injured in a fall from an abutment of the Norfolk and Western Railway bridge in Luray. He sustained a fractured skull, a broken arm, and possible internal injuries.
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Robert Keyser
Common Wealth
W. F. ‘Keyser
Page County
WN Torfolk and Western Railway
Dancing Picnic Planned by Friendship Fire Company Leader
Capt Goff Cooper of the Friendship Fire Company announces another picnic and dance to be held tomorrow in West End. He promises new and unique stunts for entertainment and edification of visitors.
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Goff Cooper
Friendship Fire Company
Torch Corps
Equity
West End
Plaza Services To End Sunday At City Hall Plaza
Open air Sunday evening services at City Hall Plaza will conclude next Sunday evening with the largest meeting since the movement began. Rev W W D Smith of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church spoke last night and gospel hymns were led by church choirs. attendance was good given short notice.
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Wis
Tits City Hall
W W. D. Smith
Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church
Vaudeville At Empire Tonight With 5 Cent Admission
Empire Theater slashes admission to five cents tonight, expecting packed crowds after big turnouts at ten cents. The program features Miss Florence May a singing and dancing male impersonator and Charles George a character comedian plus two reels of pictures and a lyric song.
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Empire Theater
Florence May
Charles George
Dr John Campbell to Play Recital at Christ Church
Dr John Campbell of Athena Georgia will give an organ recital at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church on Friday evening. He has filled in on Sundays during the absence of organist Misa Estie G Mélin of Hagere town, who is on vacation.
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John Campbell
Athena
Winchester
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Campbell
Misa Estie G. “Mélin
Hageretown
Winchester Enjoys Ideal Sunday Weather
Sunday's weather in Winchester was ideal with clear skies and cool, breezy air. Forecast calls for continued pleasant conditions through tonight and tomorrow with light to moderate winds and low humidity around 49 percent.
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Winchester
New Livery Offers Prompt Service and Low Rates
1904 era livery advertises prompt prompt service with easy vehicles and low price. Mc Knee's Livery invites travelers to call both phones on Pairfax Lane for travel. Special terms offered for traveling men.
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Teains
McKnee
Pairfax Lane
Alleged Bingo Men Identified Remanded For Removal Papers
James and Morton Da were arrested in Winchester by Deputy Marshal Gentry and Post Office Inspector Pemberston with Patrolman Massie. They appeared before United States Commissioner Tavenner facing charges under postal laws and conspiracy to defraud. They were remanded to Winchester Jail awaiting removal papers from Judge McDowell to the northern district of Alabama for trial.
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United States
Taverner
Winchester
James
Morton
C. KE. Gentry
Staunton
Post Office
J. N. Pemberston
Knoxville
Join Frye Dies In Sanitarium
A message from Winchester reports the death of John M. Frye today in a Chambersburg sanitarium after months of Brights disease and complications. The former Cumberland Valley brakeman, 38, a Charley Rawls Fire Company member, is survived by his widow Mrs Flack Frye, two children, his parents and siblings. Funeral likely in Chambersburg on Wednesday.
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Winchester
Chambersburg
Bright
Frye
Charley Rawls Fire Company
Chamberburg
Bound By Spell They Sit Still At Auditorium Show
Saturday night audience remained spellbound as the Auditorium presented a moving program. Tonight the double bill continues with Before the Mast The Escape from Andersonville Pompeys Dream The Sacrifice We Close at Noon and Will They Ever Get to Town.
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Andersonville
Pompey
Shawnee Tribe Notice for Wigwam Meeting Aug 24
Shawnee Tribe members urged to meet at the wigwam on Tuesday night August 24. Business of importance to be discussed by the Range Committee.
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Byrd
Commissioner Lee
Shearer
Tance
Lucas
Sewerage Commission
Pewerage Commission
Plaza
Empire
Christ Church
Clyde James
Mort Davis
Alabama
Join Frye
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