Reunion hears of Confederate veterans in Winchester meeting
Ashby Camp reports a letter from A D Long of Lado mia Texas recalling his Civil War service with Company A Fifth Virginia Regiment. Long seeks a discharge certificate and acknowledges another presidential election as a potential second struggle. Cap tain Jack Adams of Quicksburg injured by a horse, yet able to move.
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Turner Ashby
A. D. Long
Ladomia
Texas
Mr. Long
Augusta County
Virginia
Stonewall
McDowell
Staunton
Port Republic
Horse Shoe Bend
Company A
Winchester
Long
H. B. Striker
Bryan
McKinley
Grand Camp of
Confederate Veterans
Baylor
Sons of Veterans
Kurtz
J. Ogden Murray
Major Murray
Jack Adams
Quicksburg
Adams
Death of Efficient Janitress Susan M. Linton
Susan M. Linton died at Emma Morris home on South Market Street near John Kerr Public Schools. A 49 year old janitress of the county hitching yard waiting room she served efficiently. She previously worked for Dr. Jno Lupton’s family nearby.
Fined for Shooting Crap by Two Young Sharks
Two young colored men John Alexander and Harry Ailstock were fined 2.50 each by Justice Bragonier after luring younger boys into a crap game at Shack John son’s home last Sunday. Officers Mc Cartney and Neville detained them this morning. they paid the fines and were dismissed. The report notes their cash used for fines and whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alexander
Harry Ailstock
Justice Bragonier
Shack Johnson
McCartney and
Neville
Enery
Heavy Showers Flood Town After Sudden Downpour
Three showers drenched the town yesterday afternoon and last night with two lighter bursts and one heavy downpour at seven o’clock. Water rose quickly in the town cup and downtown streets partially flooded before draining away. Brisk lightning accompanied the rain as 1.13 inches of water fell. Kh M Henry endorses Sherwood Whiskey for quality and handling.
Christian Endeavors Convene In Winchester Virginia
Delegates from across Virginia gather for the State Union Young Peoples Society convention. Welcome session at Market Street M E Church tonight with addresses by Mayor Barton, Rev. Stonesifer and others. Tomorrow sessions at Centenary Reformed Church feature papers, talks by Warfield Cave and Trawick, and music led by Gray and Miss Pearce. Evening programs shift to Presbyterian Church with Prof Lowe presiding and a song service by Miss Apperson.
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Virginia
State Union Young Peoples’ Society
Christian Endeavor
Market Street
M. E
Winchester
Centenary Reformed Church
Tar Star
R. T. Barton
Jas. B. Stonesifer
W. R. Kennedy
Lexington
W. J. Cocke
Woodstock
Edward Lumpkins
Baltimore
Robt. L. Gray
Walter L. Gray
Memphis
Tenn
Robi. F. Hutton
Hugh Sublett
Richmond
A.K. Warfield
Alexandria
P. A. Cave
Hagerstown
Herbert F. Miley
C. M. Compher
D. D
Lillie Pearce
C. W. Trawick
Buena Vista
W. W. Douglass
Ballston
L. S. Walker
Presbyterian Church
A. F. Lowe
Falls Church
Mary D. Apperson
Lynchburg
Elis
Runaway horse injures Marlboro men bedridden
Victims of a runaway near Marlboro were Mr. B C Shull who remains bedbound after Friday’s incident and Mr. Baker Clagett who is at his brother H N Clagett’s home with a possible hip injury.
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B.C. Shull
Marlboro
Bedag
Baker Clagett
H. N. Clagett
Opening of School Postponed One Week
The City School Board met at Rouss Hook and Ladder Hall with Chairman E Holmes Boyd presiding. They approved curb and guttering around John Kerr Public Schools and moved to fund the work, and decided the fall opening will be the second Monday in September due to heat.
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Rouss Hook and Ladder Hall
E. Holmes Boyd
Richard L. Gray
Wm. A. Be'l
Vance W. Striker
John Rxy
Wm. S. Love
T. M. Bantz
Bentley Kern
John Kerr Public Schools
Shawnee
Stonewall
Hardy
John Kerr
Wm. B. Wagner
Peter
Elephant Coming Tomorrow at Spark's Winchester Show
Don’t miss the little ponies and baby elephant with Spark’s big one ring shows at Winchester on Wednesday afternoon and night August 29.
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Spark
Winchester
Accident injures Katie Maloy near Senseney Road
Shortly after 2 PM a likely wagon collision near John Coe's tavern on Senseney Road injures Katie Maloy. Her sister Hilda escapes with minor bruises, while Katie is severely cut and unconscious. Harley Trenary helps stop the runaway and a Revenue Commissioner Cartrell arrives to assist.
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John Coe
Senseney Road
Charles Maloy
Altoona
Winchester
the Revenue
Carrell
Hilda
Katie Maloy
Ellis Maloy
Sensensey R Vial
Je’s
Maloy
Prof J H Brown's Musical Aggregation Heads to Grove
Last night Prof J H Brown's band gathered at Friendship Engine House to furnish music for Williams Grove and left this morning on the Cumberland Valley train. Musicians hailed from Harrisburg Roanoke Charlestown Martinsburg and Stephens City with meet musicians at Martinsburg Hagerstown and Chambersburg joining in.
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Jno. H. Brown
Friendship Engine House
Williams Grove
Cumberland Valley
the Grove
Harrisburg
Roanoke
Charlestown
W. Va
Martinsburg
Stephens City
This City
Hagerstown
Chambersburg
Edward Spellman
August Zimmerman
T. M. Baker
G. Milton Slifer
H. H. Hill
Jas. M. Sampsell
EK. G. Henson
Elmer Gilbaugh
E. Barr Sampsell
Altos
J. A. Enmert
J. P. Sampsell
Ray Thompson
F. D. Davis
Robt. Goss
Bud Armsstrong
Roanke
Duel Sparks Village Frenzy on Lake View Street
Lake View saw a real duel last week as blacksmith R P Cline fired at a boy named John Steward after claiming provocation. Steward reportedly returned with a gun from home and shot at Cline, grazing his finger but causing no serious injury.
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Lake View
R. P. Cline
John Steward
Cline
Marlboro Doctor Severely Ill With Typhoid Fever
Dr. S. G. Jamison, a respected Marlboro physician, is critically ill at his home with typhoid fever. He has been ill about three weeks and developed typhoid last Sunday, according to local reports.
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S. G. Jamison
Marlboro
Weather Defiance Sale Of Virginia Claret Quart
A shop advertises Vir ginia claret with cracked ice at 45 cents per quart priced to beat the heat. R. M. Henry signs the offer.
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R. M. Henry
Woolen company organized to operate by December
After months of negotiations the Virginia Woolen Company is formed with W H Crawford as president W T H Baker secretary and Shirley Carter treasurer Directors include W H Crawford German Smith and others Capital stock is 25000 for 250 shares They plan to hire 50 to 75 workers and manufacture woolen goods for Northern states with Western and Eastern buyers A charter petition was filed and construction is set to begin with a goal of operating by December 15 tax relief efforts to be sought from the city council next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolen Mills Company
Hansbrough & Carter
W. H. Crawford
W. T H. Baker
Shirley Carter
W. HH. Crawford
W. H. Baker
German Smith
W. C. Gratchen
Winchester
Knitting Company
Frederick Company Hesitates to Drill in Martinsburg Contest
The Frederick Company considers skipping a drill against the Rouss Hook and Ladder in Martinsburg this October if military rules govern the contest. They question the rules and favor a standardized, impartial drill to aid judges in a fair decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Hose Company
Frederick City
Martinsburg
Sam Builds New Friends and Loyal Customers
Sam introduces himself to potential clients, touting high quality and competitive pricing. Br. M. Haney signs off as the advocate for business growth and customer trust.
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Sam
BR. M. Haney
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