Baltimore Fire Ravages Downtown Business District
A major Baltimore blaze last night destroyed five large buildings and badly damaged three others on Hopkins Place and Sharp Street near Lombard. The Spear building sparked the fire at 6 pm, risking $700000 in losses largely insured. Four firefighters were injured as crowds clogged streets and hindered emergency access.
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Baltimore
Spear
Ond Hopkins Place
Hurst
Sharp Street
Hopkins Place
Spear Brothers
Royal Map Company
Baker Brothers
McCaddin & McElwee
Maryland National Bank
Credit Men’s Association
R. M. Sutton Dry Goods ‘Company
New Officers Elected By Winchester Aerie No 824
Winchester Aerie No 824 Fraternal Order of Eagles elected officers for one year at its annual meeting in the Savage building on North Main Street. New Worthy President is Thomas B Spillman. other officers include S G Forney as vice president and L Forney as secretary.
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Winchester Aerie
Order of Eagles
Aerie’s
Savage Building
North Main Street
E. P. Spillman
Thos. B. Spillman
G. ‘Forney
Co. A. Miller
H. ‘H. Parsons
Ss. L. Forney
W. Harley Miller
H. F. Chrismore
A. C. Swimtey
W.L. Kuhn
W. A. McCoy
R. _P. Glaées
Sale of Farm Stock and Implements at Jackson Farm
On Martinsburg pike the Jackson farm will sell 3 fine mares 5 colts all Percheron 18 cattle 31 sheep fodder corn and farming implements. Sale to occur on Tuesday December 7 1909. By Jonah L Reese and CG H Purcell Adm'r.
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Jackson Farm
Martinsburg Pike
Reduced Prices on Ladies Suits and Coats at Russell and Green
Reduced prices advertised for ladies suits and coats at Russell and Green. The notice highlights discounted women’s apparel and a sale event conducted by the retailer.
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Russell & Green
Byrd and Miss Dulany Wed at Stonyhurst
The marriage of Miss Marie Dulany of Baltimore to William Byrd of Winchester took place at Stonyhurst Roland Park. Rev D Preston Allison officiated. The bride wore violet broadcloth and a black velvet hat, with violets. a breakfast followed and the couple planned a winter at Roland Park. Guests included Speaker Richard Evelyn Byrd and Lt. George Byrd. The groom works in Baltimore with the sewerage commission.
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D. Preston Allison
Church of St. Michael and All Angels
Alfred Byrd
Washington
the Sewerage Commission of
That City
Ralston and Miss Day Announce Engagement
Mr Ralston and Miss Day announce the engagement of their daughter Grace to Mr Henry Gould Ralston of Miami Florida formerly of Charlottesville Virginia Miss Day is sister of Mrs Martin wife of Senator Thomas S Martin Mr Ralston has many friends in Winchester where he spent time
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Fenton Day
Smithfield
Grace
Henry Gould
Ralston
Miami, Fla
Charlottesville
Miss Day
Martin
Thomas S. Martin
Winchester
Warmer Weather Is the Prediction
The official weather forecast says unsettled weather tonight and Saturday. Warmer tonight in the northwest portion. River bulletin notes the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers are both clear today.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Potomac
Shenandoah
Military Capes Make Great Bit
The new military cape, the latest craze of Dame Fashion, has won wide appeal among women. Every afternoon you will see a woman wearing one, styled in true military fashion and in numerous colors. The cape signals admiration from knights and is praised as a practical, stylish garment.
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St Ofiol
Another Orchard for Mr Graichen Grows in Clarke County
Former Winchester glove maker William Graichen now buys Garver farm in Clarke County. The 252 acre estate near Boyce, bought for about 17000, will host a 75 acre apple orchard and a new colonial house overhaul. He plans to use the property as a summer home with a superintendent residence and may expand holdings in Frederick Clarke territory.
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Den
Winchester
New York
Frederick County
the Star
Graichen
Garver Home
Clarke — County
Boyce
Millweed Turnpise
W.H. Baker
James B. Russell
Lee
Clarke
Shenandoah Valley
The
Star
Gratchen
Clarke County
Virginia
The Climax to Play at Auditorium Friday Night
Joseph M Webber's charming melodrama The Climax with incidental music by Joseph Carl Breil is announced for the Auditorium Friday night December 10. Edward Locke presents a romantic production priced to suit all audiences.
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Joseph M. Webber
Edward Locke
Joseph Carl Breill
Circuit Services Sermons At Mount Olive Mount Pleasant
Rev. N A Cupp will preach Sunday at Mount Olive at 11 a m and at Mount Pleasant at 3 p m. Special services will be held each evening next week at Mount Pleasant at 7 p m.
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N. A. Cupp
Mount Olive
Mount Pleasant
Republican leader C M Gidbens returns from Virginia trip
Hon C M Gidbens of the Republican state committee from the Seventh Virginia district has returned from Rockingham county and Harriconburg after spending a few days with party leaders.
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C. M. Gidbens
Republican State Committee
Virginia
Rockingham County
Harriconburg
Virginia Apples Astonish Many at Western Exposition
H A Fisher reports Virginia apples wowed crowds at the Richmond State Fair and at the Pittsburg Western Pennsylvania Exposition. He and Dr Schubert managed the Norfolk and Western Railway exhibit. visitors asked for growers’ names and orders, with fifty promising buyers planning visits.
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Virginia
H. A. Fisher
Richmond
State Horticultural Society
Pittsburg
Fisher
Norfolk and Western Railway
Schubert
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Rural Christmas Delivery Urged by Post Office
An official circular from the Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General DeGraw urges rural residents to mail Christmas packages early to reduce rural route congestion. It recommends marking packages with Not to be opened until Christmas and dispatching them days in advance as only one delivery will occur on rural routes on Christmas day.
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Poetoffice
Ithe
DeGraw
Bail Reduced for Prof Harris in Thomson Killing Case
Prof Harris, granted a new trial for the killing of WA Thomson, editor of the Warrenton Virginian, appeared before Judge Edward S B Turner. Bond reduced from 30000 to 15000 on motion of counsel with same bondsmen. Trial set for April 4, 1910.
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J. DU. Harris
WA. Thomson
Warrenton
T R Miller dies after long Bright's disease
Thomas Reese Miller longtime Frederick county resident dies at 53 after a lengthy Brights disease illness at his home 16 Bad Piccadilly Winchester. He leaves wife Emma Fitch Miller and son John M Miller with one brother Bone Miller. Funeral arrangements pending Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Thomas Reese -Miller
Frederick County
Piccadilly Street
Brights
Mount Hebron
Mr. Miller
John M. Miller
Scotland
Virginia
Maryland
Loudoun County
Miller
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Citiens
Middletown
Winchester
Surange
Christ - Episcopal Church of
Emma Fitch
A. P. Fitch
James R. Hubard
Christ Church
People’s Bargain
North Main Street
Mr. Bone
West 4Th Pow
Handsome Gift From James Clark For St Peter's Church
James Clark of Cumberland Md the president of James Clark Distilling Company ordered from Munich Germany a set of stations of the cross for St Peters Roman Catholic Church Harpers Ferry W Va. The high relief stone compositions with ivory frames feature delicate colors and amber backgrounds to suit the church interior.
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James Clark
Winchester
Cumberland
James Clark Distilling Company
Munich
Germany
St. Peter's
Harpers Ferry
The
Star
Clark
Mercantile Nears 18 Years With Stock, Monthly Plan
A short notice describes Mercantile nearing its 18th anniversary and references stock payments and a monthly payment plan linked to its Walkley location. The fragmentary text notes a paid up stock concept and a heat plan.
Panic at Headley’s Candy Girls Feared Fire False Alarm
In Baltimore 200 Headley Chocolate Company workers panic after a false alarm from a maid on the fourth floor. No fire and no injuries. workers return to duties within minutes as Henry W. Matthews assures safety and confirms no damage.
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Headley
Candy Girls
Headley Choalate Company
Baltimore
Frank Oo
Mhuiswaanle
Com
Henry W. Matthews
Neo
Auction at Bazar Saturday Night at Friendship Fire Hall
The bazar at the Friendship Fire Company hall closes tomorrow evening after a sale of titles and other items raised by friends of the firemen. Contributions include two hams from Geo H Kinzel, $2 from Williams Brothers, a cigar case from Henry Baetjer & Co, berry dish sets from John W Watt, and a box of cimarr from Fred Wright. The Charley Rouss Fire Company attended and was escorted by the Friendship company and band.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
the Star
Geo. H Kinzel
Williams ‘Brothers
Henry Baetjer & Co
Cuit Case
John W. Watt
Fred
Wright
Charley Rouss
Compa
Bazar
Friendship Company
Something Extra Auditorium Tonight
Local showing at the auditorium features unusual reels once played in Winchester. Manager Hable announces an afternoon matinee at 2 o clock with varied entertainment, promising an extra feature for audiences.
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The
Audium
Hable ‘Aras
Winchester
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CG. H.purcell
Adm'r. Ptf
William Byrd
Miss Dulany
Bride
Mr. Ralston
MR. Graichen
William CG. Grad
Circuit Services
Prof. Harris
Bright’s
T.R. Miller
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