Winchester City Council Votes on Quarry and Charter
The Winchester Common Council held a special session with ten members present. Dr. Wm. A. Bell sought permission to quarry hospital foundation stone on Leicester street, and the request was granted. The council voiced opposition to Constitutional Convention changes affecting the city charter and endorsed a unified Circuit Court for the county and city. An ordinance allocating 25392 for costs in City vs Carroll was approved. the Carroll appeal will proceed to the Supreme Court of Appeals at Saunton next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Bell
Hospital Association
Hospital Foundation
Leicester Street
Cecil Street
Washington
Stewart Streets
Jas. M. Haymaker
City of
Winchester
Frederick
T. W. Harrison
Boyd
Virginia
Fuller
A. E. Carroll
Brown
Supreme Court of Appeals
Saunton
Carroll
Valley Female College
Bogton
Atwell
Wor
Portrait offer for children in carbon photographs
Advertisement from Keep Barr at 2231 Masonic Temple offering a large portrait for every child purchasing six of the latest carbon photographs. Call to view samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Keep Barr
Poisoning of Winchester Dogs Stirs Fear Across Community
Three prized dogs belonging to Fred Forney Frank Allen and Fred Graichen were poisoned in Winchester. Two died and the Graichen hound was killed earlier by unknown assailants. The incident echoes past dog poisonings blamed on a hidden malefactor, sparking concerns over motives and public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Messrs
Fred Forney
Frank Allen
Fred Graichen
Dows
Mr. Graichen
Was Painfully Cut About the Mouth at Bottling Works
Mr. George Conner in charge of Dr. Stone's bottling works sustained a deep gash to the right corner of his mouth. While he leaned over a washing tub a boy named Robert Jones lifted a bucket at the same moment, catching him and wounding him. The injury caused considerable pain and swelling, though it was slightly improved today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Conner
Dr. Stone
Robert Jones
Mr. Conner
Tucker Rittenhouse Marriage Planned for October
The marriage of Miss Louwe Tucker daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Tucker of Washington and connected with the Taker family of Virginia to Lt LB Rittenhouse of the United States Army will take place at Christ Church Georgetown early in October.
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Louwe Tucker
H.W. Tucker
Washington
Taker
Virginia
LB. Rittenhouse
United States Army
Christ Church, Georgetown
Charley Rousset Plans Tuesday Visit at Hargers Ferry
Charley Rousset scheduled a trip to Hargers Ferry on Tuesday September 17 with plans to inspect local sites and meet residents. The event highlights community interest and awaits turnout.
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Charley ‘Rousset
Hargers Ferry
Prominent Figure in Steel Trust Faces Strike Turmoil
Dudley M. Pitcock, superintendent of the Demmler plant of American Tinplate Company, a Frederick County man from Canter bury, returned from Virginia to McKeesport amid steel strike tensions. Workers fenced in the Demmler mill with boilers stoked and pumps running while furnaces cooled. Patrols watched for any restart, but by morning no start appeared and the mill remained dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley M. Pitcock
Frederick County
Canterbury
McKeesport
Demmler
American Tinpate Company
D M. Pitcock
Aimerican Tinplate Company
Virginia
Tinplate
Pitcock
Baltimore and Ohio resumes Sunday Washington excursion
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will restart Sunday excursions on September 1. The first trip will be to Washington City, aiming to please some travelers while others may disagree with the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Washington
Daughters Plan October Benefit for Confederate Veterans
The Daughters of the Confederacy meet and plan an entertainment to aid needy veterans. The Auditorium is reserved for October 15, and the committee promises a successful event for local Confederate veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the Confederacy
Organ Debt Reduced by Braddock Street Church Mission
Eight ladies chosen to canvass four wards raised funds to liquidate the organ debt at Braddock Street M. E. Church South. Debt reduced to 125 dollars from 850 dollars when Rev. W. H. H. Joyce began as pastor.
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Braddock St. M. E. Church
South
W. H. H. Joyce
Council Resolution Against Charter Change Sent to Judge
Clerk E G Hollie forwards to Judge assucia at the Constitutional Convention a copy of last night’s city council resolutions protesting any change in the city charter. The document was sent to Judge Harrison for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
E. G. Hollie
Assucia
Winchester Has Lowest Tax Rate
At a City Council meeting President E Holmes Boyd presented a comparison of total tax rates for Virginia and West Virginia cities. Winchester's rate, including state county district and corporate taxes, is lower than all others listed, suggesting Winchester operates at lower expense per population than many smaller towns.
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E. Holmes Boyd
Virginia
West Virginia
Winchester
Rev Hugh White Delayed From China Mission Tour
Rev. Hugh White of this city remains at Kerns town recovering from a malarial fever after plans to sail for China were cancelled. He and wife were to depart San Francisco last Monday as part of missionary work, but illness prevents departure until health is restored and a certificate is issued.
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Hugh W., White
China
Kerns Town
Mr. White
San Francisco
Washington, D. C
Henry M. White
Kernstown
Missionary Board
White
Annual Tournament at Capon Springs Features Tilting
Capon Springs will host its usual annual tournament next Wednesday August 28 conducted by Mr. Charles K. Nelson proprietor. The event will be followed by a grand bar and supper. The Capon Springs annual tournament is a fixed feature of the summer resort with entries this year promising an excellent exhibition of tilting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Nelson
Capon Springs
Capon
Social Fancions Last Night at Home
Miss Reba Knight visiting Misses Harrison hosted an enjoyable At Home gathering for expected guests. Mr Edmund Hanter hosted a driving party for friends with a friendly, pleasant evening.
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Reba Knight
Harrison
Edmund Hanter
Bryarly Recovers Slowly After Quinsey Attack
Mr. H. B. Bryarly shows gradual improvement following a quinsey illness while at the Pan-American Exposition.
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Mr. H. B. Bryarly
Quinsey
Mad Dog Attacks Mother and Child Near Boyce
Mad dogs in the Clarke and Frederick county line sparked renewed panic as hunters scoured the area for two days. A canine believed to have hydrophobia attacked a woman and her child on the Harrison place near Boyce, while also biting several other dogs. The mother sheltered the child behind a locked door, averting harm. Despite a wide search, the animal remained at large and continued biting.
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Hogue Creek
Clarke and
Frederick County
Gratifying changes at The Auditorium
The City Council approves architectural changes at The Auditorium in Rouss City Hall. Rear gallery chairs will be elevated and the stage area improved to give better views for spectators in the orchestra circle. Managers Atwell and Worthington are praised for arranging the improvements.
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Rouss City Hall
Atwell
Worthington
Campers Return Home From Shenandoah River Camp
Campers led by Charles Brown Clifton M Rodgson Dorsey Yeakley and Howard Clowe returned from a two week stay near Waterlock on the Shenandoah River They fished including a four pound bass The owner of the land invited them to return any time Also James Hamilton sexton of Mt Hebron Cemetery and Coroner E L Hodgson joined the trip and report their safe return
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Charles Brown
Clifton M. Rodgson
Dorsey Yeakley
Howard Clowe
Shenandoah River
Waterlock
Jas. Hamilton
Sexton
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
E. L. Hodgson
Sent for His Mother Mr Theo E Parker
The popular young tailor and band man Theo E Parker remains ill but not critical. His mother, visiting in Washington, has been sent for.
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Theo. E. Parker
Washington
Found Drowned Near Marlboro in Cedar Creek
Lloyd Mowrey of Smith's Mill missing since Thursday in Marlboro County found dead in Cedar Creek. Authorities see accidental drowning during an epileptic episode while crossing the creek in a boat. no foul play suspected. Decomposition advanced after over 36 hours in water. Burial at Walnut Springs Church follows. He was a bachelor, 40, son of the late Madison Mowery.
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Lloyd Mowrey
Smith’s Mill
Marlboro
Cedar Creek
Mowrey
James Mowrey
Brumback
Brumback’s
Walnut Springs Church
Madison Mowery
Means Union Depot For Winchester
Discussion on consolidating the Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio Railroads offices where both operate. Executive officers of both roads to meet in Philadelphia late October to finalize arrangements. Pennsylvania currently controls B and O and aims to preserve its individuality while cutting expenses. It is believed in The Star that city depots will join the consolidation.
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Pennsylvania & Baltimore and Ohio Railroads
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Tae Srar
May Change Divisions Rumor in Railroad Notes
Report notes that Baltimore and Ohio may reshuffle divisions with Martinsburg and Keyser becoming division stations and Fairmont taking over from Grafton. The claim circulates amid railway chatter at Bushnell.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Martinsburg and
Keyser
Fairmont
Grafton
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Bushnell
Steel Trust
Dommiler Plant
A. Frederick County
Washington City
Royal
Buena Vista
Harrisonburg
Charles Town
Danville
Charlottesville
Staunton Beate
Fredericksburg Et
Berryville Oop
Hugh White
Malboro
Orcas Cedar Creek
Union Depot
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