Berryville Horse Show Sets Attendance Records
Dunlop's Hunter won the match race and the Berryville show closed after three days with about 17 000 attendees. Blue ribbons went to Winchester horses Buster Brown and Ny Won in roadster classes, while Dunlop's Buck with Fleet Galloway won the special race. One boy was knocked down and another thrown but saved. An excursion from Harrisburg brought in hundreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Buster Brown
Clinton A. Bowen
Bowen
Thomas P. Conner
Nywon
Mr. Conner
Joseph Wright, Jr
Karline
Fortune
Berryville
Big crowds flood Inwood fair on third day
Inwood Aug 24 huge attendance packs the park with visitors from nearby counties. Crowds arrive by rail carriage auto and on foot as judges adopt a new premium plan awarding prizes by numbers to emphasize merit over exhibitor name. Today marks the fair’s final day with livestock fruit and poultry displays drawing high praise.
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the Park
Ambler Returns From Fishing Trip With Notables
Mason G. Ambler of Van Winkle and Ambler, Parkersburg, has left for Atlantic City while visiting his grandfather C. S. Baker. He recently returned from a Romney fishing trip with Rev. Nelson P. Dame, A. T. Jones, and Judge A. Hunter Moss of the Parkersburg circuit.
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Romney
Nelson P. Dame
Winchester
A. Hunter Moss
Judicial Circuit
Parkersburg
This Month Breaks All Rain Records
The weather month set new rain and heat records with rain falling daily minus two days. Electrical storms caused severe damage across regions as barns and buildings were struck by lightning. Temperatures linger around 90 to 91 with oppressive humidity while the rain area remains in the Atlantic States.
Storm uproots tree halting funeral hearse near Luray
During a severe thunderstorm in Shenandoah county about 15 miles west of Luray a large tree blew across a hearse while Mrs Mary J May er was en route to the graveyard. The coffin was moved to a road wagon and burial proceeded.
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Shenandoah County
Luray
Miss Strider Weds A Young Minister
Miss Georgette Strider daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Henry Strider of Leetown Jefferson county wed Rev Andrew Johnston Willis rector of the Episcopal Church at Middleway in St Bartholomews Church. The maid of honor was Miss Katherine Rutherford Glass and best man James Graham. Ushers included J Mitchell Willis Ernest H Bitner George T Shirley and James F McCoughtry. The ceremony was by Rt Rev William Logar Gravatt with Rev Edmund P Dandridge. A lunch at Rose Hill followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgette Strider
Isaac Henry Strider
Leetown
Jefferson County
Andrew Johnston Willis
Chester
James Graham
Middleway
J. Mitchell Willis
Middle
Washington, D. C
William Logar Gravatt
Edmund P. Dandridge
Rose Hill
Synod Sets Stephens City As Next Meeting Site
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod met in Staunton with Roanoke College president Rev J A Morehead reporting a strong year. Enrollment reached 202 as Carnegie offered 35000 if the debt on a new building is paid, and Stephens City chosen for the 1907 meeting on a Tuesday before the fourth Thursday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Morehead
D D
Roanoke College
Carnegie
Rain Delays Winchester Martinsburg Game For Flooding
A crowd of Winchester fans and players were set to board a two o clock train to Martinsburg for a game but heavy rain caused a cloudburst in Martinsburg, forcing cancellation. Anxious fans had bought tickets and expected to see Martinsburg on the home diamond, while Messrs Howard L Gallaher and James Andrews of Columbus, Ohio, were visiting Mr R S Hunter in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Martinsburg
Messrs
Howard L. Gallaher
James Andrews
Columbus, Ohio
Winchester
Martinburg
Carroll
Boy Bitten by Dog on West Monmouth Street
Seven year old Master Lucien Mc Farland son of Mr and Mrs Ben McFarland was badly bitten on the left leg arm and palm while sitting on a porch on South Washington street. The dog was driven off by Edward Mc Farland and Dr P W Boyd treated the wounds.
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Lucien McFarland
Ben McFarland
West Monmouth Street
South Washington Street
Edward McFarland
Personal notices from the Page Courier
Mr James A Crim visits Clarke Frederick and Martinsburg. Mrs B H Hable Rosa and Herman Hable return from Atlantic City. Rev and Mrs C T Weede return from Pennsylvania and Maryland and Weede will preach at Market Street M E Church next Sunday. Mr and Mrs William H Duval of New York City guests of Shirley Carter. Mr Harry W Fauntleroy of Baltimore guest of City Solicitor R Gray Williams. Mr J William Andrews of Harrisonburg in town a few days. Andrews has been at Berryville Horse Show with Front Royal band and is brass band instructor. Rev Julian Broaddus of Berryville preaches at Salem Baptist Church Clarke County Sunday at 3 PM.
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James A.crim
Clarke, Frederick and
Martinsburg
Page Courier
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Weede
Market Street M. E
William H. Duval
New York City
Shirley Carter
Harry W. Fauntleroy
Baltimore
R. Gray Williams
Andrews
Berryville
Front Royal Band
Mr. Andrews
Julian Broaddus
Salem Baptist Church
Clarke County
Lightning Sets Gore Homestead Ablaze in Storm
A severe electric storm struck Gore on Thursday evening as lightning hit the John Anderson home. The carriage house, granary, and chicken house burned with contents including a bogey and a newly bought mower. Estimated loss runs about $200. Mrs. Anderson was alone and frightened. neighbors arrived too late to save the buildings.
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Anderson
Fatal fight at millville plant leaves two workers involved
James Verne, colored, died at Charles Town from injuries suffered Monday after a fight with Arch Farnam, colored, at the Winchester and Washington City Railway plant in Millville near here. Farnam allegedly struck Verne in the head with a club or brass knuckles and has evaded arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
The
Winchester and
Washington City Railway Company
Millville
Local Market Steady. Prices and Social Notes List
The local markets are steady today with prices paid noted for various goods. Miss Fannie Eggleston returns to Baltimore after a month with relatives. Kitty Rhodes and Ernest Rhodes visit from Topeka. Miss Jessie Davison and Mr William Davison attend a house party in Alexandria. Rev Harris sails to Fountain Lake Park for a week. Edward Fenes of Baltimore visits. Rev Dr Kern of Vanderbilt to preach at Grace M B Church. Social notices include Mrs Comer and Miss Bernice Comer visiting near town. C W Heater returns from the Valley Pike Directors Meeting. opening play at the Auditorium with prices 35 and 50 cents.
Funeral for Daniel T. Wood Jr. Tomorrow at 1 P M
Funeral services for Daniel T. Wood Jr of Berryville will be held tomorrow at one o clock from his father's home with Rev D H Scanlon of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery in the city. He was 31 years old.
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Daniel T. Wood, Jr
Daniel T. Wood
In the Star
D. H. Scanlon
Presbyterian Church
Berryville
Mount Hebron
Wood
Grangers Picnic Specials From Williams Grove 1906
The Cumberland Valley Railroad schedules connections for the Grangers Picnic at Williams Grove from August 27 to September 1 1906. A Thursday special departs Winchester at 515 am with return from the Grove at 630 pm. Excursion tickets sold all week at one fare round trip and two day round trips for 150. Sale dates span from August 18 to today night.
Visiting in Winchester Bevy of Charming Guests
A group of visiting girls in Winchester includes Miss Adele Masterman of Baltimore guesting Miss Amy Spurrier, Miss Alice Baugher of Baltimore guesting Miss Lillian Ramsburg, Miss Euelah White of Baltimore guesting Miss Julia Raedy, Miss Deuterman of Washington guesting Miss Richardson of Hagerstown guesting the Misses Kelier.
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Adele Masterman
Baltimore
Amy Spurrier
Euelah White
Deuterman
Washington
Julia Raedy
Richardson
Hagerstown
Kelier
Auto People Held Up In Hagerstown
Judge Gillan of Chambersburg traveling with friends was stopped in Hagerstown for lacking Maryland travel license. He sought help from Court Clerk George B. Oswald and Justice Hartie. after discussions they allowed the party to proceed once a license could not be obtained that day.
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Hagerstown
Judge Gillan
Chand ®Ersburg
Dad's Side Partner Bright Musical Comedy Preview
A compact notice previews a lively musical comedy titled Dad's Side Partner, highlighting its bright tone and weekend showtime. The brief mentions a playful cast and stage humor suited for a family audience in a local venue.
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Dad
Services Planned at White Post Next Week
An all-day meeting starts Sunday August 26 at the Methodist Church in White Post, Garke County. Three services will be held daily next week except Monday afternoon, led by Rev. H M. Strickler and assisted by other Winchester district pastors.
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White Post
H M. Strickler
Winchester
Handiboe Dominates Martinsburg Pitching At Reservoir Park
Shiner limited Martinsburg to four hits and one run as Winchester defeated Martinsburg and preserved a home win streak. Handiboe allowed ten hits and three doubles, while West Virginia visitors struggled to score. Andrews and Kennedy sparked Winchester’s offense as Foard, Keane, and Mack produced key hits.
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West Virginians
Handiboo
Shiner
Winchester
Handiboe
Mack
Washington
Woodward
Kennedy
Martinsburg
Andrews
Bob Graham
Brasles
Foard
Capt. Baker
Weems
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Dunlop
Hunter
Ance
Ces
Southwest
Keith
Escape
My Grace
Hall
Galloway
Leith
David Dunlop
Petersburg
Loudoun
Louis Leith
Buck
Fleet Galloway
Will Rawlings
Jack Ashby
Lindsay
Lake
Harrisburg
Torrington Bonnibel
Nancy
James Warbeck
Inwood
Tnwood
Cumberland
Alway More
Meri
Mason G. Ambler
van Winkle & Ambler
Ing Attorneys of
C. S. Baker
Atlantic City
Bler
Ossining, N. Y
T. Jones
Weather Burea
Atlantic States
Mary J. May
New Mar
Strider
of the Episcopal Church At Middle
Way
St. Bartholo
Mew
Ing
Miss
Katherine Rutherford Glass
Win
Miss Mi
Riam Howard Evans
Frederick
Phoebe
May Gerace
Charlies Town
Sadie Trussell
Kearneyville
Harry Strider
J. W. Strider
SYNOD
Stephens City
Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Staunton
Hey
L. A
D. D
Fox
A. D. R. Hancher
Roanoke Col
Georges. Bowers
L. L. Smith
Root
Ers
8. H. Hable
Miss Rosa
Herman Hable
C. T. Weede
J. William Andrews
Har
Risonburg, Va
Harrisonburg
Gore
Derson
Mrs. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
James Verne
Arch Farman
Middletown Notes
Middletown
Nie Eggleston
Carl and
Ernest Rhodes
Topeka, Kansas
James Ridings
Jessie Davison
Wil
Liam Davison
Alexan
Dria, Va
C. D.“Harris
Fountain Lake Park, Md
Edward’ Fenes
J. A. Kern
Vanderbilt
Emma Eggleston
Mrs. Comer
Bernice Co
Mer
Mrs
Robert Larrick
C. W. Heater
Harrison
Valley Turnpike
Mr. Wood
Grangers’ Picnic
Liams Grove
Tember
Iting
Alice Baugher
Lillian Ramsburg
Lcense
George B. Oswald
Mr. Oswald
Headquar
Ters
Justice Hartie
Annapolis
Garke County
Letaible
Reservoir Park Yeater
Handibdoe
Culbertson
Centre
Smith
Dandiboe
Joe Laughlin
Woodstock
Reservoir Park
Joe
Valley League
Ec Winchester
Keanse
Newton
Salb
Capt
Baker
MacDonald
Park
van Horn
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