Lenore Station and Rutherford Store Destroyed by Fire
A large fire destroyed Lenore station on the Cumberland Valley line and Rutherford's store. The blaze began about 1 am, likely incendiary, with no valuables saved. Nicodemus suffered losses of $1,000 for the building and $600 for contents, Rutherford's losses were heavy, with total expected around $2,500.
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Lenore
John A. Nichodemus
Nichodemus
Winchester
Cumberland Valley
A. G. Rutherford
Rutherford
Nicodemus
Edgemont
Catharine Eddy
Loudoun Mutual
Death of an Estimable Lady in Stevenson
Mrs Be linda Tharpe 56 died after a lingering illness of consumption at her home near Hopewell Church Stevenson. She was a Methodist Church member and is survived by her husband and fourteen children. Friends meet Friday at 11 o clock. funeral at Brucetown with Revs L Fox and Jas B Stonesifer officiating. Odd Fellows banquet at Hart Hotel tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Belinda Tharpe
Hopewell Church
A Pretty Marriage at Christ Church Washington
Dr. G R Lee Cole and Miss Mary Dale Dorsey wed at Christ Episcopal Church in a quiet ceremony witnessed by friends and Clarke county connections. The Rev Nelson P Dame officiated with Mrs H D Fuller at the organ. After dining at the Taylor House the couple departed for their wedding tour and will reside in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
G. R. Lee Cole
Washington
Mary Dale Dorsey
G. R. Castleman
Clarke County
Nelson P. Dame
H. D. Fuller
John T. Cole
Falconer Grant
Middleburg
Castleman
Taylor House
Cumberland Valley Railroad
The Star to Enlarge Its Paper For Christmas Issues
The Star will enlarge from six to eight columns and extend each column by six inches starting Monday. This holdover arrangement will continue through the holidays, with a Christmas story serial in the issue.
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Star
the Star
Chimney Fire Alarm Calls Winchester Firemen
Early wintry morning alarm sent Winchester firemen to a blaze near Shenandoah Valley National Bank. The fire, at seven o clock, proved not to be serious and no water was used.
Protracted Services At Braddock Street M. E. Church South
Rev. Dr. S K Cox continues to hold interesting services at Braddock Street M E Church South starting at 7 30 each night. Food work at these meetings will assert itself in excellent results in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.K. Cox
Braddock Street
M. EK
South
Rousse City Hall Plans Selected for Market Square Building
The building commission met to review plans for the new Rousse City Hall on Market Square. Frank H. Jackson’s design submitted as Peveril was chosen as the best among fourteen, with Macaferty Colonial as second. Jackson receives 500 and work begins with city crews next week.
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Rousse City Hall
Nairfax Square
Market Square
Frank H. Jackson
Washington, D. C
Peveril
Marbury Maccafferty
Baltimore
Jackson
Winchester
Finance Committee
Winchester chooses Peveril plan for new city hall
The committee selects Peveril as first prize and Colonial No. 2 as second for the new Rouss City Hall. Plans call for a Flemish three story building on Fairfax square with 600 theater seats, 300 gallery, and multiple offices. Estimated total cost about 44 000 dollars, completion within one year from contract award.
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Commission
Peveril
Rouss City Hall
Fairfax Square
Market Street
Water Street
Rouss Avenue
Council Chamber
Opera House
Appea
Winchester Trains Under Fire Over Schedule Change
Winchester officials press rail authorities after the Southern Railroad plans a Sunday schedule change that could delay connections to Baltimore and Ohio. Mayor Barton informs Railroad Commissioner J C Hill, with copies to state legislators, outlining recurring disputes and public harm from the Southern’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Barton
Hill
Southern Railroad
Winchester
Harrigonburg
Strasburg
Southern
Baltimore and Ohio
J. C. Hill
Barton
Lupton
Jordan
Richmond
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Hart Hotel
Building Commission
C. F. Barr
Peverit
MR. Rouss
Charles B. Rouss
New York
J. C. Hitt
Suns
Southern Railroad Company
Board of Public Works
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
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