Edward Yeakley Injured Falling From Scaffold
Edward Yeakley, a tinner and slater for Joseph T. Brown & Son, fell from a scaffold about 11 o clock this morning at Dr. J. L. Whitlock's home on the Valley Pike, receiving serious head and body injuries. He is under physician care at his boarding house. Samuel Goodwin, hide buyer of Lancaster Pa, fell from a board at Cumberland Valley Railroad freight station and sprained an arm, but declined serious injury. Roy Poling of Hampshire County W Va, a peach picker, drowned in the Potomac river near Okonoko while bathing. his body recovered late yesterday evening and returned home for burial.
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Samuel Goodwin
Roy Poling
Potomac
Edward Yeakley
Joseph T. Brown & Son
J. L. Whitlock
Pike
J. W. Spillman
North Market Street
Whit Jock
P. W. Boyd, Jr
Lancaster
Cumberland Valley Railroad
W. S. Love
Goodwin
S Hotel
Evans
Martinsburg
Potomac River
Hampshire County
Okonoko
Town Creek
Mr. Poling
Acts at the Empire Tonight
The Empire will stage a varied program with Mr George singing new songs. A different act is planned and two new reels of pictures will be shown improving the evening for all patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
George
Labor Day Games Feature Hagerstown Winchester Clash
Winchester will play two games in Hagerstown on Labor Day September 6 at Athletic Park. The teams appear evenly matched this season and the doubleheader could influence the championship race as Hagerstown trails by only two games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Hagerstown
Athletic Park
Sunday School Picnic Delights Market Street Meth Church
The Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday school held its annual outing yesterday on grounds near Rouss Springs. It featured outdoor games and a sunset supper, with younger children led by Superintendent E B Sartelle and assistance from teachers. Friends joined in the day’s activities with evident enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Rouss Springs
E. B. Sartelle
Delightful Dance at Garver Home Honors Earley Guests
Mr and Mrs J S Garver of Boyce Clarke county hosted a dance Monday evening in honor of Miss Blanche Earley and Miss Emma Earley of Hagerstown Md who visited the area as guests of Misses Brewer A large crowd attended and refreshments were served Misses Milter and Earley have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Garver
Boyce
Clarke County
Blanche
Emma Earley
Hagerstown
Brewer
Milter
Earley
David R. Miller Dies in Virginia Burial Held in Lexington
David R. Miller born near Middletown died recently in Buena Vista Virginia where he had lived for 20 years. He was 50. The funeral was held in Lexington a few days ago. He is survived by his widow Lelia Maslin and three young daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Miller
Middletown
Buena Vista
Lexington
Lelia Maslin
Financing plan to acquire Fishers Hill battlefield
A group of Strasburg financiers proposes buying the Fishers Hill battlefield grounds from C. H. Estep and making extensive improvements. The Southern Railway expresses interest in backing the project.
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Strasburg
Vicinity
Fishers Hill Battlefield
C. H. Estep
Southern Railway
James I Larrick Ordered to Rest in Maryland
James I Larrick of Middletown a well known resident of Frederick County's southern section has been seriously ill for a week and his physician has ordered a long period of complete rest from active work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I. Larrick
Middletown
Frederick County
Virginia Weather Forecast and Local Visits
Weather: fair tonight and Thursday in Virginia with somewhat warmer conditions tonight. Local notes mention Miss Dorothy Lange of Washington visiting Miss Jessie Kernaty at Amherst Street, and the Misses Byers of Baltimore visiting at the home of the Misses Smith in Kernstown.
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Washington
Virginia
iFair
Dorothy Lange
Vis
Jessie
Kern
Amherst
Misses~ Byers
Baltimore
Misses. Smith
Kernstown
Mrs. Amanda Kremer Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Amanda Kremer wife of Luther Kremer prominent Winchester business man died at five o'clock yesterday at 320 South Main Street in her forty sixth year after years of declining health Funeral arrangements await arrival of son Fred Kremer from Chicago as family mourns her loss She leaves six daughters three sisters and two sons all residents of Winchester with ties to Grace Lutheran Church and local community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Kremer
Luther Kremer
Winchester
South Main Street
Eugene Blockley
Grace Lutheran Church
Mr Fred. Kremer
Chicago
Staunton Pair Wins 300000 Tie Contract
M. W. Mercereau and John S. Pencake of Staunton formerly Hampshire County Virginia have been awarded a contract to supply 300000 ties for the Winston Salem South Bound Railway a 90 mile line between Winston Salem and Wadesboro North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Mercereau
John_s. Pencake
Staunton
Hampshire Country
W. A.v
Winston Salem South Bound
Winston Salem
Wadesboro
N. C
Marriage License for Elmer Nixon More and Mamie V DeHaven
A Cumberland notice lists a marriage license issued recently to Elmer Nixon More and Mamie V DeHaven of Capon West Virginia. The record confirms the couple’s license as part of current Cumberland filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Elmer Nixon Moreland
Mamie V. DeHaven
Capon
W. Va
Middletown Conference at Hite's Chapel
The Middletown conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will convene on Saturday August 25 at Hite's Chapel. Presiding elder Tyer will preach at 11 a.m. An all day meeting follows on Sunday with services at 11 a.m. 2 p.m. and 7:50 p.m. by Rev. Frank Ridgeway.
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Middletown
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Hite’s Chapel
el- Ch
Ies Tyer
Frank Ridgeway
Party on Knitting Factory Lawn by Rebekahs
Friday and Saturday nights August 27 and 28 to raise funds for a Sunday school house at Lynchburg Virginia. Proceeds go to the Home Welfare committee. Public invited by the committee.
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Knitting Factory
Rebekahs
1. O.0
Lynchburg
McIlwee's Livery Advertises Travel Service
WEW Livery offers prompt service and easy vehicles at low prices with traveling men specials. Call McIlwee's Livery for terms. Fairfax Lane location and both phones listed.
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McIlwee
Fairfax Lane
Meeting Moves to Shepherdstown for Synod Session
The annual meeting of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Virginia shifts from near Lexington to Shepherdstown in Jefferson County West Virginia. Delegates will convene to conduct church business and related activities during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
Evangelical - Lutheran “Synod of Virginia
Lexington
Spenherdstown
Jefferson ‘County
W. Va
Reeds Homerun Secures Winchester Victory
Winchester defeated the Pittsburgh Collegians 5 to 4 at Reservoir Park in a tense game. Reed hit a three run homer with two outs in the ninth to break a 4-4 tie, after Sterzer and Griffith pitched for their teams. Brown and Baker led the locals with key hits as the game lasted two hours and ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Pittsburgh Collegians
Reservoir Park
Oiacene
Reed
Sterzer
Griffith
Brown and Baker
Sete
Miskchaeter
Montgomery
Mellon
Baker
Trevillon
Harrell
McDonald
Duffy
Mr. Ford
Carr
Brown
Trevillion
Herread
MacDonald
Services At Clearbrook Presbyterian Weeklong Revival
Rev. W. W. Edge of Davis West Virginia will preach at Clearbrook Presbyterian Church starting Tuesday night August 21 at 8 oclock and continue through the week except Saturday night Public is cordially invited to attend these services on Sunday September La we ae 1)ey dSLS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Edge
Davis
W. Va
Clearbrook Presbyterian Church
Flagle Family Visitor Receives Postoperative Update
Mr and Mrs Edward Flagle of Hagerstown Maryland visit Miss Carpenter at South Washington Street. Mr Flagle recently underwent a surgical operation for appendicitis and is now recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Flagle
Hagerstown
Carpenter
South Washington Street
Flagle
Frederick official hurt in leg sprain incident
Commissioner of the Revenue H. H. Shull of Frederick County’s southern district suffered a bad leg sprain a few days ago. He has endured much pain but was resting easier today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Revenue
H.H. Shull
Frederick County
Mrs. James Eastham Returns from Europe to New York
Mrs. James C. Eastham, after an extended tour of Europe, arrived in New York on Monday aboard the Zeeland. She was met by her father Mr. Tow. Russell, and they proceeded to Winchester together.
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Europe
James. C. Eastham
New York
Zeeland
Tow. Russell
Winchester
Frederick Team to Play Two Games Here This Week
Collins of the Winchester baseball team announced this afternoon that Frederick Maryland will play two games here this week. The first game is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon and the second for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Winchester
Frederick (Md
Will Have Many New Films Soon
Manager Hable of the Auditorium announced plans to continue moving picture entertainments through fall and winter when no shows are scheduled. He expects a large number of new and up to date films, as crowds have grown during the summer and auditorium shows remain popular.
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Hable
Sloat Named Disbursing Agent for Post Office Funds
It was learned today that John T. Sloat has been appointed disbursing agent for post office building funds in the city. The nomination came from C. M. Gibbens, Republican state executive committee member from the Seventh Congressional district. Sloat will not have duties interfered with his Shenandoah Valley National Bank responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Sloat
C. M. Gibbens
Republican State Executive Committee
Seventh Congressional
Sloat
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Big Company Formed To Run Farms In Jefferson County WV
A new corporation formed by J. H. Baker of Buckeystown Maryland W G Baker Jr of Baltimore Maryland and C E Jones of Kearneysville West Virginia will manage 600 acres of farms in Jefferson County about one and a half miles from Martinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Jefferson County
J. H. Baker
Buckeystown
W. G. Baker, Jr
Baltimore
C. E. Jones
Kearneysville
W. Va
Martinsburg
Judge Duke Recovers From Illness At Home
Judge R T W Duke, until now indisposed at his Charlottesville home for about a week, is reported better. The ailment stemmed from a severe cold contracted during a recent Boston trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. W. Duke
Charlottesville
Boston
Historic House Damaged By Fire Near Stephens City
The log home of Mr. Jacob Thaller near Stephens City was badly damaged by a fire about 11 O'clock last night. The family narrowly escaped with their lives as the blaze origin remains unknown, suspected to have started from an old chimney. Some furniture and household effects were saved. insur ance with Bryarly Brothers, of this city, totaled 500 dollars, likely covering most losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Thaller
Stephens City
Thaller
Bryarly Brothers
Harrisonburg Votes Wet in First Local Election in 19 Years
Harrisonburg, seat of Rockingham County, held its first local poll on liquor since 19 years ago. Wet ticket 373 while dry 330, a 43 vote margin, amid orderly turnout and strong temperance interest.
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Rockingham
Virginia Valley
Sor
Harrisonburg
Winchester
St Sn
Wets
Harerisonburg
Staunton
Virginia
Rockingham County
Ce Iest
Priont
Friendship Fire Company Members to Meet Tonight
Fire brigade members are asked by the captain to assemble in Carlisle tonight for final trip arrangements and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire ‘Company
Carlisle
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Scaffold
May Bay Battlefields
Weather Forecast
Mrs. Kremer
Clearbrook
Frederick
Duke
Baetjer's
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Red
Biel
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