Winchester Man Elected First Vice President in Firemen’s Meet
G Fred Goss of the Sarah Zane Fire Company Winchester was chosen first vice president of the Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association at Carlisle election. Officers named include President Joseph E. Einstein Carlisle and S J. Heads Martinsburg. The group adopted a new constitution and set Hagerstown as next meeting site for May 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Fred, Goss
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Carlisle
Harvey
Kuhns
David L. Goss
Chambersburg
Reginald Haines
Friendship Fire Company
Robert L. Gray
Sarah Zane Company
Joseph E. Einstein
G. Fred. Goss
S. J. Mheads
Martinsburg
Grant Lenig
Harrisburg
G. Fred Gibbs
W. H. Richter
Hagerstown
Registry Fee Increase Planned for Registered Mail
Postmaster General Hitchcock announced a two cent rise in the registry fee for letters and mail packages. The higher charge follows an extended inquiry by a special committee and reflects the registry service's high cost due to safeguards for correct delivery and safety in transmission.
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Hitchcock
Veteran County Resident Turns Ninety Four
Mr and Mrs Levi P Boyd of Grand View visited Mrs Boyd s grandfather Mr John W McIntyre at Willow Shade near Gore last Sunday. McIntyre one of the oldest residents in the county section will be 94 years old next December. He is in good health and still able to do light work.
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Levi*p. Boyd
Grand View
Friendship Fire Company reels to record time at Carlisle reel race
In Carlisle Pennsylvania on August 27 the Friendship Fire Company reel team of Winchester won the free for all contest in 37.13 seconds at the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Convention. The time is touted as the fastest ever recorded, beating the prior best of 37.45 seconds. Carlisle crowds celebrated the Winchester firefighters with a lavish reception after the run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Friendship Fire Company
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Tammany
Friendship Team
Good House Greets Final Settlement Opening
A fall opening at the Auditorium hosted the American life drama The Final Settlement presented by Miss Marion Sher egd and company. Miss Sherwood received praise for her performance and was well supported. The company departed at noon for Harrisonburg Virginia where The Final Settlement would be shown tonight.
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Marion Sheregd
Sherwood
Harrisonburg, Va
Sunday Program At U B Church Informs Services
Sunday school at 9 45. Prayer service Wednesday evening. Junior Endeavor at 4 p m. Preaching at Red Bud Church at 5 p m. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m. Illustrated service at 8 p m with parable of Prodigal Son. Illustrated solo and hymns. Cordial invitation extended by Pastor H E Richardson.
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Junior Endeavor
Red Bud Church
Christian Endeavor
Miss Sue S. Coverston Returns to Washington Ties
Miss Sue S. Coverston leaves Winchester after a two week visit with friends. She returns to Washington where she is employed as a stenographer with the Washington branch of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Previously she resided in Front Royal and has many local friends.
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Sue S. Coverston
Winchester
Washington
Goodyear Tire, and Rubber Company
Miss Coverston
Front Royal
Glenn Elected Statistician of Virginia Firemen’s Association
Mr. J. E. Glenn, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad agent at Harrisonburg, elected Statistician of the Virginia Firemen’s Association. Newport News to host the section meeting. Alexandria chosen as next meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Glenn
Baltimore and Ohio
Harrisonburg
Virginia, Firemen’s Association
Newport News
Alexandria
All Day Meeting at Cherry Grove with Rev N FLA Late
An all day gathering at Cherry Grove Sunday features Rev N FLA Late preaching at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The afternoon service centers on temperance. All are invited to attend the religious events and dinner.
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Cherry Grove
N. Fla
J ‘An
Pleasant Valley Sunday School Picnic at Cedar Grove
All day event announced for Cedar Grove on August 28 hosted by Pleasant Valley Sunday School. Details are brief with partial aircraft reference noted as Cessna 26-1p-2h.
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Pleasant Valley
Cedar Grove
Cessna
Rosemont Sold to Warthen for 100000 in Virginia
Arthur L. Warthen, famed Front Royal breeder, buys the Rosemont fruit farm near Berryville, Va., 405 acres on the Winchester Bluemont turnpike for 100000. Clapp plans to move to Washington with his family, Warthen to move his family to Rosemont. The sale marks a high Virginia price and cements Warthen’s prominence in Southern horse circles.
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Front Royal
Rosemont
Fruit Farm
Berryville
Winchester-Bluemont
Charles E. Clapp
Crucible Steel Company
Pittsburg
Warthen
Shenandoah Valley
Jesse Tyson
Maryland
Clapp
Boston
New York
Virginia
Watch For Flour To Advance Again
A secret meeting of the Millers National Federation decided to raise several million dollars to defend the bleached wheat cases against the U S government. The plan includes a 25 cent tax per barrel of flour, levied by the federation’s mills, likely passing the increase to consumers.
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F. S. Stewart
ST. Loudas
Millers’ National Federation
United States
Federation
WEW Livery Advertises Prompt Travel Services
Local livery service WEW Livery advertises prompt prompt prompt prompt prompt and traveling men special terms. Contact two phones at Fairfax Lane and see Kremer for fast service and low prices. Premier First always. Speed.
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Melnee
Fairfax Lane
Kremer
Empire Theatre Engagement Opens With Gallagher and Phillips
Miss Irene Gallagher with a deep baritone voice and Mr. Lawrence Phillips, famed entertainer, opened their engagement at the Empire Theater before a large audience. Gallagher earned hearty applause and sparked audience wonder at her gender. Phillips delivered a rib tickling monologue and drew great laughter from start to finish. The pictures were good and Manager Henry earned commendation for a strong show last of the week with 5 cent admission.
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Irene Gallagher
Lawrence Phillips
Empire Theater
Miss Gallagher
Phillips
Henry
For Sale Reo Roadster in First Class Condition
FOR SALE. REO ROADSTER in first class condition with full equipment including chains lamps inner tubes pump. Demonstration offered at any time. Cheap to quick purchaser. Ope Ritter, Agent, Reo Automobiles.
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REO
Pe Ritter
Reo ‘Automobiles
Woodstock to Hold Local Option Election
Judge T W Harrison of the Circuit Court received a petition from Woodstock requesting a local option election. Liquor interests moved to force a vote after news of Harrisonburg remaining wet. 58 qualified voters signed, with 41 needed. Court will decide timing. 30 day notice rules apply and the fall election is November 2, delaying any special election to December unless the court acts soon.
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Harrisonburg
Harrison
Big Meeting At Kernstown Grows
Revival services at the Southern Methodist Church in Kernstown, in this county, draw continuing crowds with nearly 400 conversions to date. The church is crowded nightly with many people standing outside at windows. Pastor Rev. Charles Lynch is assisted by Harry Gordon of Washington, a noted mission worker. The meetings will continue while interest remains.
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Southern Methodist
Kernstown
Charles Lynch
Harry Gordon
Washington
Lucky Eckhardt Survives Historic Wreck in Terra Cotta
Auditor Mr. Cornelius Eckhardt of the Star Newspaper Company arrived on vacation in Reedrick County. He was injured in a long-remembered crash on the Baltimore and Ohio Raid road at Terra Cotta. Eckhardt, once Kensington Md. mayor, says he is lucky to be alive after decades of scars and near death.
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Cornelius Eckhardt
Star Newspaper Company
Washington
Rederick County
Eckhardt
Jas. T. Mcllwee
Rosenberger
Battimore
Terra Cotta
Terra Firma
Kensington
Maryland
Frederick Wins From Locals in Baseball Opener
Frederick Maryland outslugged Winchester 3 to 0 in a pitchers duel as Musser held Winchester to one hit and Trevillian misplayed a liner allowing Frederick to score all runs. Brent homered for the locals while bad defense aided the visitors in the first of a two game series.
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Frederick
Winchester
Musser
Brent
Trevillian
Ea Sparow
Sheridan
Spencer
Coggins
Nallin
Deckard
Harris
Mueser
Brown
Baker
Seeder Cc
McDonald
Reed
Trevillan
Harrell
Carr
Duffy
Johnson
Sade
Munser
C. McDonald
Nalrn
Leopard Queen At Winchester Aud. Tonight
The Leopard Queen, the most expensive film brought to Winchester, will be shown at the Auditorium tonight. Manager Hable offers a big double show of 5 reels totaling 3,000 feet of new pictures for 5 cents.
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Winchester
Audi
Torium
Hable
Rare city real estate sale offers multi unit potential
A rare investment of city real estate will be offered for sale on Sept. 24. The property includes two large store rooms on the ground floor and thirteen outside living rooms on the second and third floors with a room on each upper level. With slight changes the four floors can be two six and seven room apartments. Located in the heart of the city the small hotel property offers a great real estate opportunity. See advertisement of McKinster property.
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McKinster Property
I . Aej
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Winchester Man
Cumberland Valley Firemen Association
Fred Goss
U. B. Church
H. ‘E. Richardson
Glenn
C. E. Clapp
Clarke County
Arthur L. Warthen
Barryville
Valley R. R
Roanoke
Heatwole
Baltimore
Valley Railroad
Roanoke and
Lexington
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants’ Association
Staunton
Murray
Upper Valley
Empire Theatre
Woodstock
T. W. Harrison
Circuit Court
Hle
Sprint
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