Schedule Clash Spurs Battle Over Valley Rail Links
The mayor and Hon. E C Jordan report pressure between the Baltimore and Ohio and Southern Railway over Strasburg Junction connections. State Railroad Commissioner J C Hill pledged the Southern’s new schedule—due next Sunday—will not be changed pending further review. Gov. Tyler proposed abolishing the Railroad Commissioner, with talk of shifting oversight to the state. Jordan vows to push for proper Valley service, while Harrisonburg to Strasburg trains face a 30 minute setback under the Southern plan, risking lost connections and lower Valley afternoon service.
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E. C. Jordan
Richmond
Frederick County
Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio
Southern Railway
Strasburg Junction
Jordan
J. C. Hill
Southern
Commissioner Hill
Gov. Tyler
Hill
Star
Harrisonburg
Strasburg
Baltimore & Ohio
Harpers Ferry
Southern Railroad
Winchester Masons Honor Washington Death Centenary
Masonic lodges across neighboring states and Virginia plan events marking the 100th anniversary of George Washington's death. Hiram Lodge of this city will not hold local services as most members attend Alexandria ceremonies next Thursday. Hiram Lodge is invited due to ties with Alexandria and its status as McKinley’s initial lodge.
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Winchester
Virginia
George Washington
Hiram Lodge
Alexandria
Washington
McKinley
Finger Mashed at Enter prise Printing Company
Mr. Guy Hyde injured his forefinger when it got caught in a stitching machine at the Enter prise Printing Company. The accident caused a painful crush with immediate care required.
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Guy’ Hyde
The
Enterprise Printing Company
Beautiful Debutante Elizabeth Bowen Presented in Cincinnati Society
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Miss Elizabeth Bowen, debutante daughter of Mr. George Bowen, presented amid a flower garland and fashionable society. Mrs. Bowen and Elizabeth greeted guests in a rose and exotic bloom filled drawing room. Elizabeth, a semi brune e with graceful manners and black eyes, finished school at Mrs. Dana's and enjoys golf and tennis.
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Elizabeth Bowen
World of Society
Cincinnati Enquirer
Elizabeth
Miss Bowen
George Bower
Winchester
Nathan Brent
South Braddock Street
Susan Brent
Brilliant Richmond German at Cotillion Club debut
On Wednesday evening the Cotillion Club held its inaugural affair in the Jefferson Hotel ball room with twenty couples. Mr M M Mittledorfer led the intricate figures including a lantern dance. Lanterns lit the floor, a stylish Miss Rosa Hable of Richmond attended, and an elegant supper followed in the Jefferson dining room.
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Cotillion Club
Jefferson Hotel
Richmond
M. M. Mittledorfer
Jefferson
Rosa Hable
Lost Overcoat Found By Honest Finder On Main Street
The article tells how Mr. L. E. Rice reported a lost overcoat on north Main street. A country-born African American woman found the coat on south Washington street and returned it after seeing the ad in The Star. She had found it near Rice’s buggy and learned the owner was located via the newspaper notice. Mr. Herbert S. Larrick returned to town today. Sugar is advertised at 54 cents per pound at Pratz’s Faulkner’s corner.
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L. E. Rice
North Main Street
Tor Star
John C. Seabright
South Braddock Street
Pratz’s
Faulkner’s Corner
Friendship Fire Company Holds Quiet Year End Meeting
The Friendship Fire Company held a calm December meeting with Captain Huaddox presiding and Secretary Wood reporting. A roof repair was completed though untested due to fair weather while plans for a February oyster supper fair and two members added to the bazaar committee were approved. The group prepared for the January annual meeting with officer elections anticipated.
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Friendship Fire Company
J. P. Huaddox
Wm. Wood
Messrs
Adam Forney
W. W. Striker
Chas. H. Hardy
Lewis Farmer
Churches May Secure Damages From Civil War Claims
Mr Harry R Kern returns from Washington asserting church damage claims from Civil War era need proper pressure and attention. He notes churches, along with witnesses, were abused by Federal troops and deserve compensation. Private party claims will rank secondary to churches.
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Harry R. Kern
Washington
No Snow Fails to Arrive in Winchester
The weather report suggested a snow storm but did not materialize. This morning the sun rose brightly over Virginia as Winchester residents woke in a cheerful, more active mood than they might have had with heavy snow.
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Old Sol
Old
Virginia
Red Men Move Wigwam From Cameron Hall to Hansbrough Hall
Shawnee Tribe No. 2 Imp O 8 M completes wigwam relocation from Cameron Hall to Hansbrough Carter Hall on Main Street with few minor incidents. Notes the goat and soaped pole are part of paraphernalia. Also advertises extra large salt water oysters at Pentz's Faulkner's corner for one dollar per gallon.
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Cameron Hall
Hansbrough & Carter Hall
Main Street
Pentz’s
Faulkner’s Corner
Three Couples Wed by S D Skelton in Quick Succession
Rev S D Skelton united three county couples at the United Brethren Church parsonage in under three hours yesterday afternoon. James T Newlin wed Ivy Russell Bennett at 3 45 PM, Frederick E Johnson wed Ada B Grubbs at 5 PM, and Harvey R Grim wed Minnie V Ashwood at 6 PM. The ceremony ended with a wedding supper at Elias Grim's residence on South Braddock Street.
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S. D. Skelton
United Brethren Church
James T. Newlin
Ivy Russell Bennett
Frederick E. Johnson
Ada B. Grubbs
Birthday Plans Set For Mr Charles Rouss Celebration
The Rouss Anniversary Committee of the Charley Rouss Fire Company met last night and named sub committees for the birthday celebration of Mr Charles S Rouse whose sixty fourth birthday falls February 11. Since the date is on a Sunday the banquet will be held the night before. Mayor R T Barton will give the principal toast and accepted the invitation today.
Architect Jackson to arrive tonight for City Hall plans
Mayor receives telegram from Frank H. Jackson of Washington stating he will arrive tonight with foundation plans for Reuss City Hall. He will confer with the building commission on matters related to the new building. The commission is scheduled to meet tomorrow at eleven.
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Architect Jackson
Frank H. Jackson
Washington
Reuss City Hall
Jackson
Building Commission
Winchester Hunt Club Plans Hunt Near Fair Grounds
The Winchester Hunt Club arranges a hunt for one day next week and seeks permission to pass over nearby farm lands around the Fair Grounds as negotiations continue.
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Winchester Hunt Club
Hessian Fly Threatens Local Wheat Crop
Farmers report Hessian fly damage to young wheat this fall. Experts warn the pest worsens in spring and fear continued losses as the crop matures.
Knack and Hottle Couple Wed in Junction City
News of the marriage of Mr. Wm. Knack of Buffalo New York to Miss Lillie V. Hottle of Quicksburg Virginia reached here. Miss Hottle is related to Mr. W. T. Hottle of Shryock and Hottle's Mulls in this city.
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Wm. Knack
Buffalo, N. Y
Lillie V. Hottle
Quicksburg
Junction City
Kansas
Miss Hottle
W. T. Hottle
Shryock and
Hottle
Local Trade Notices and Market Snippet
Arbuckles Lion and Levering's Coffees offered at 10 cents per pound at Pitts aulkner's corner. Mr J C Seatty returned this morning from Woodstock.
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Arbuckles
Lion and
Levering
Pitt's
Aulkner
J. C. Seatty
Woodstock
Possible Grand Opening Show at Reuss City Opera Hall
Discussion of opening the new opera hall with a home talent concert or a visiting star. Prospective plans consider Joe Jefferson or another noted actor performing a single evening with seats priced from one dollar, aiming to attract strong local and regional attendance.
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Tux Star
Reuss City Hall
Winchester
Joe Jefferson
Jefferson
Lupton Talks Apples in Shenandoah Valley
Richmond Dispatch interviews Virginia State Senator Lucien M. Lupton of Winchester. He notes Shenandoah Valley as a rising fruit region with 140,000 barrels of apples shipped this fall and 150,000 crates of peaches last year. Lupton predicts the Valley’s future as a top peach and apple area, cites recent coal land purchases by Pennsylvania capitalists, and comments on Republican governance.
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Richmond Dispatch
Richmond
Virginia
Lupton
Shenandoah Valley
Lucien M. Lupton
Winchester
Maryland
Delaware
New York
Pennsylvania
Frederick County
Public Moneys Division
Treasury Department
Rutherford Loss Estimated At Eight Hundred Dollars
Lenore resident Mr. A. G. Rutherford reported his store and contents damaged by the Nicodemus fire early yesterday. He values his loss at 800 dollars with 500 dollars in insurance and doubts arson, though suspects the blaze could have been set to conceal theft.
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A. G. Rutherford
Lenore
Nicodemus
Sermons and a Bazaar at St Paul Church
Rev. J. B. Balding pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Chambersburg Pa will preach at St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in this city next Sunday morning and night A bazaar for the benefit of the church will be held Monday night.
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J. B. Balding
Episcopal Zion Church
Chambersburg
St. Paul’s
Revival services draw continued interest at United Brethren
Unabated interest marks revival at United Brethren church with several professing conviction last night and three converts on Wednesday. Rev. D. Skelton preached on Matthew 18 3 about becoming as little children to enter the kingdom of heaven.
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United Bretheren Church
D. Skelton
The Merrymakers at Court House Hall Monday
The Merrymakers present a comedy A Millionaire Tramp at Court House Hall on Monday December 11. The show is a laughing comedy with three months run in Chicago and the company brings its own scenery. Prices 25 35 and 50. Reserved seats on sale at Wall's.
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Court House Hall
Chicago
Wall’s
Mrs Peyton Harrison and infant stop with Martinsburg family
Mrs Peyton R Harrison and her infant son from Martinsburg are staying with her father E Holmes Boyd on north Braddock street. The child has been in poor health recently and the visit is hoped to aid his recovery.
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Peyton R. Harrison
Martinsburg
E. Holmes Boyd
North Braddock Street
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Herbert S. Larrick
Skelton
Mr. Rouss
New Opera House
MR. Lupton
Rutherford
ODD Fellows Banquet
Hart Hotel
Madison Lodge No. 6
Order of
Odd Fellows
8. D. McDonald
Rish’d L. Gray
Maryland Club
Odd Fellowship
Richard L. Gray
Joseph Leafe
C. T. Fansler
William M. Calvert
Geo. H. Kinzel
R. M. Henry
Herbert Hancock
Mr. McDonald
the Merrymakers
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