Touring Valley on a Wheel to Cedar Creek and Strasburg
A travel piece recounts a Baltimore American description of Civil War scenes around Winchester Cedar Creek and Strasburg. It highlights Sheridan riding to the battle, his impact on Union morale, and the Massanutton Hotel as a historic lodging near the town.
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Haas
Baltimore
Early
Sheridan
Washington
Winchester
Thomas Buchanan Reed
Cedar Creek
Strasburg
Massanutton
General Sheridan
Massanutton Mountains
Blue Ridge
Public dispute over Doman handoff in Kessler case
Sheriff Harmison of Morgan County West Virginia responds to Deputy Marshal Paulding over the alleged transfer of the suspect Newton J. Doman from St Clairsville Ohio to Wheeling West Virginia. Harmison asserts he did not agree to take custody and explains the sequence of events and refusals amid accusations of a flawed escape.
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Kessler-Doman
Marshal Paulding
Martinsburg
Harmison
Morgan County
W. Va
Ohio
Doman
Berkeley Springs
Paulding
Baltimore
Wheeling
U. S
John T. Paulding
St. Clairsville
Newton J. Doman
Wm. Jones
Mr. Paulding
Belmont County
Said County
Firemen Meet Tonight For Regular Monthly Session
The Sarah Zane and Charley Rouss Fire Companies meet tonight at 7:30 for their regular monthly session. Important business will be transacted at both meetings. Members are urged to attend as this is the last meeting of the year and before the officer elections.
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Sarah Zane
Charley Rouss
Successful Hunting Party at Clarke County Hunt
The Enterprise Printing office crew held its third annual Thanksgiving hunt in Clarke county yesterday. They killed 9 rabbits and 4 quail. The party included Wm. Dorsey, Edw. McIntosh, Wm. Massey and Bert Hancock.
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Enterprise Printing Office
Clarke County
Wm. Dorsey
Edw. McIntosh
Wm. Massey
Bert Hancock
Mammoth Boiler Moved To New Power House
A large boiler weighing 18 000 pounds was transferred from Cumberland Valley Railroad to Winchester Gas and Electric Company's new power house. City officials debated the best route, with the Street Committee objecting to pavements and gutters before approving a direct passage down Water Street. The boiler, made by Ames Company of Oswego New York, was hoisted into position without incident under the watch of President W H Baker, Police Chief Sea bright, and the Street Committee.
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Winchester Gas &Electric Company
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Water Street
W. H. Baker
Gas Company
Seabright
Ames Company
Oswego
N. Y
Thieves Sentenced For Larceny And Housebreaking
In Corporation Court Judge Wm. M. Atkinson sentenced Tub Smith and Laura Green to six months in jail and fined five dollars each for larceny and housebreaking. They pleaded guilty after being arrested for entering Deacon French Poles residence and stealing most of his wife’s wardrobe. They were escorted back to Potato Hill and eyed liberty behind bars for six months amid a supportive crowd.
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Wm. M. Atkinson
Corporation Court
Tub Smith
Laura Green
Messrs
Kern
Larrick
Atkinson
Tub
Laura
Potato Hill
Sweet Liberty
Change of Schedule on the Southern Rail Line
The Southern Railroad will shift its schedule on December 10, delaying arrivals to Strasburg Junction to 5 40 PM. This changes a reverse trip from Strasburg to Woodstock and back, now missing the B and O connection and forcing same-day travelers to wait for a midnight freight. The inconvenience will affect local business travelers and residents using the southern route.
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Southern Railroad
Strasburg Junction
Woodstock
Strasburg
Judge Grants Limited Divorce in Nulton Case
Circuit Court Judge T W Harrison grants a limited divorce to Mrs Minerva Alice Nulton from John M Nulton. Custody of four children awarded to the mother with no alimony since the husband has only a laborer’s wage. Rental income from West Water Street property designated for the children's benefit. Depositions in the case were voluminous and revealing.
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T. W. Harrison
Circuit Court
Minerva Alice Nulton
John M. Nulton
Baltimore
West Water Street
Mrs J A Faw Dies in Bristol at 43
Death of Mrs J A Faw 43, niece of NYC magnate Charles Broad way Rouss, occurred yesterday in Bristol Virginia. She leaves husband and four children. She was daughter of Seth M Timberlake and sister of Mr Rouss's wife. Funeral scheduled in Bristol tomorrow.
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J. A. Faw
Charles Broadway Rouss
New York
Faw
Bristol
Annie Faw
Fishersville
Winchester
Seth M. Timberlake
Rouss
Big Stores
Isristol
Departure of Rev. Dr. H. M. White for Lewisburg West Virginia
At the Baltimore and Ohio depot a large gathering bid farewell to Rev. Dr. H. M. White as he boarded the 11 45 train for Lewisburg West Virginia to begin home mission work. He travels with Rev. Wm White and Mrs Hugh White and daughter. Mrs Dr White and Rev Hugh White follow in a week. A cake walk at the colored Odd Fellows Hall last night also noted.
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Baltimore and Ohio
White
H. M. White
Lewisburg
W. Va
God
Wm. White
Hugh White
Dr. White
Colored Odd Fellows’ Hall
Senator-elect Lupton Reaches Richmond Amid Praise From Richmond News
Senator-elect S. L. Lupton of the Tenth District arrives in Richmond staying at Ford's Hotel as one of the first in the city. He faced no opposition in his district and is described as a talented orator and esteemed gentleman. Lupton previously held a Washington clerical post, declined gold standardAlignment, owns a Frederick County farm near Winchester, and was joined by Mr. Jordan of Frederick, who was praised for his prior legislative service.
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S. L. Lupton
Richmond
Richmond News
Lupton
Washington
Cleveland
Frederick County
Winchester
Jordan
Frederick
Skelton Anxious Congregation Surprises Pastor
Rev. S D Skelton faced a kitchen raid by trusting parishioners last night as they invaded the parsonage and showered gifts of food and comforts on him. He expresses deep gratitude through this column for the generous Thanksgiving remembrances from his congregation.
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S. D. Skelton
Local Residents Return from Washington Visits
Mrs. W. H. Sale has returned home after visiting friends in Washington. Dr. Jas. Grammar and wife have gone to Fairfax County on a visit.
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Dr. Jas. Grammar and Wife
Fairfax County
Charlie Kurtz Appointed Volusia County Game Warden
Friends of Chas Kurtz of De Land Florida announce his appointment as Volusia county game warden with a 60 dollar monthly salary. A Winchester native he long resided in De Land and previously served as De Land marshal. His duties include enforcing game and fish laws with emphasis on illegal fishing.
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Chas. Kurtz
de Land
Fla
Volusia County
Kurtz
Winchester
Florida
Robt. Kurtz
Charlie
Shawnee Hollow
Darb
Morissons to Face February Trial in Circuit Court
The Morrisons will be tried at the February term. A key item notes Harry M. Anderson’s ten year sentence for Cooper robbery after refusing to plead guilty for a lighter term. Prosecutors offered six years for a guilty grand larceny plea. Anderson declined.
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Morrisons
Harry M. Anderson
Romney
W. Va
R. W. Daley
Anderson
Daley
Mercy
Cornwell
Gilkeson
Moundsville
John
Thomas Morrison
Judge Clark's Condition Reported in Private Letter
A private letter from this city states Capt. William L. Clark is in a dying condition at his son William L. Clark Jr’s home in Northport Long Island and may not live beyond a day or two.
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William L. Clark
William L. Clark, Jr
Northport
Long Island
Cooper Kills Second Deer This Season Near Mountain Falls
Mr. R. M. Cooper, a noted hunter from the western part of the county, killed a fine two year-old deer near Mountain Falls Wednesday and brought it to town today marking his second deer of the season.
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R. M. Cooper
Mountain Falls
Cooper
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Vale of the Shenandoah
Sheriff Harmison
Electric Light Co
MR. Rouss
MR. Skelton
Charlie Kurtz
Harry Anderson
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