Gray brick adopted for Reuss City Hall plans
The building commission in Reuss City Hall discussed architect Frank H. Jackson's plans and adopted gray brick with granite trims. They expanded the main corridor to thirty feet and reworked the theatre, stage, and gallery seating to accommodate a larger audience and a Flemish style. The opera hall will seat 750 with additional boxes and aisle space. The changes followed an editorial push for gray brick.
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Reuss City Hall
Frank H. Jackson
Washington, D.C
Jackson
Fairfax Square
Washington
Charity Ball Brightens Richmond Society Scene
Mrs R Byrd assisted in receiving at a Richmond charity ball last night, with Misses Mamie Russell and Anne Cover in attendance. The event was one of the season’s most brilliant, the hall richly decorated and Rheinhardt’s Orchestra provided music. An elegant supper was served.
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R. &. Byrd
Richmond
Mamie Russell
Anne Cover
Rheinhardt
First Ground Broken for New City Hall Project
Mr. Albert Smallwood broke the first ground on the work preparatory to starting active operations on the new City Hall. He set all the line pegs marking the site and outline.
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Albert Smallwood
City Hall
Miss Bessie Moore Returns Home From Washington
Miss Bessie Moore has returned home from Washington, where she accompanied by travel and official duties. She was received with greeting and plans to resume routine activities at home.
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Bessie Moore
Washington
Veteran Soldier Jacob Woodward Dies at 67 in Frederick Md
This morning Charles Frank T. Harry and George Woodward of this city received word their father Jacob Woodward died at his home in Frederick Maryland after a brief pneumonia illness. He served in Cole's cavalry and the Seventh Maryland Regiment during the Civil War, was wounded five times, and worked as a bricklayer and customs clerk. He leaves nine children including Charles, John, Cora, Florence, Nettie, and others. Funeral is expected tomorrow.
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Charles
Frank T
Harry
George Woodward
Jacob Woodward
Frederick
Cole
Maryland
Baltimore
Cora Haller
John Woodward
Charles Woodward
Florence Morgan
Nettie Rider
Frank
Harry Woodward
West Water Street
Aorth Main Street
An Enjoyable Affair. GrubbJohnson Wedding at United Brethren Church
Miss Ada Blanche Grubb and Mr. Frederick E. Johnson married at the United Brethren Church on Thursday evening. A large number of friends attended the ceremony and reception at Mrs. Albert Carper’s home near Stephens City. A sumptuous wedding supper was served. Attending from afar were Mr. and Mrs. George Grubb of Fawcetts Gap, Mr. Seth Newcomb of Grafton, W. Va., and Mr. and Mrs. Cc. H. Grubb and the Carper family of White Post.
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Ada Blanche Grubb
Frederick E. Johnson
United Brethren Church
Albert Carper
Stephens City
George Grubb
Fawcetts Gap
Seth Newcomb
Grafton
W. Va
Cc. H. Grubb
White Post
Carper
Misses Carper
Winchester in the Royal Blue illustrated magazine spreads
The December issue of the Book of the Royal Blue, published by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, arrives featuring Winchester scenes. Frontispiece shows Washington's headquarters at Braddock and Cork streets, with other illustrations of Opequon Creek battlefield, the Taylor House on Main Street, and Star Fort. The work blends magazine style reading with advertising content.
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Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Star Fort
Hollis Davis Wedding Planned in Mount Carmel
The Mount Carmel Penn Evening Star reports the marriage of Philip Hollis and Eliza Davis of Mount Carmel, to occur in about a week. Hollis, from Martinsburg, formerly worked at the Press office in this city.
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Mount Carmal
Penn
Evening Star
Philip Hollis
Eliza Davis
Hollis
Martinsburg
Jacob I Crabill Spends Day in This City
Jacob I Crabill of Mt Williams visited the city and spent the day there, listing no additional engagements or events.
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Jacob I. Crabill
Mt. Williams
First Railroad Move Sparks War Between Southern and Winchester
The Southern Railroad defies Winchester and unveils a new schedule to begin tomorrow. The plan shifts a Strasburg bound train from 5 10 to 5 40, disrupting connections for Valley travel. Hon. E C Jordan pressed protests to Railroad Commissioner Hill, with expectations of a bitter railroad clash.
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Southern Railroad
Winchester
Southern
Baltimore and Ohio
Strasburg
Tur Star
E. C. Jordan
Frederick County
Hill
County Victims In Franklin Syndicate Scam
The Franklin syndicate led by Henry W. Miller of New York swindled Frederick county residents near Marlboro, with losses around 900 dollars. Investors were promised 20 to 50 percent yearly returns and paid out small weekly profits to lure reinvestment, often losing everything on reinvestment. Around Wardensville the loss was cited at 1500 dollars.
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Henry W. Miller
Franklin Syndicate
New York City
Frederick County
Marlboro
Wardensville
Nominations Confirmed for Army Second Lieutenants Holmes Conrad and Nathaniel Cartmell
The Senate confirmed nominations sent by the President for two Army second lieutenants. Holmes Conrad joined the Twenty-ninth U. S. W. Infantry with rank from July 5, 1899, and Nathaniel Cartmell joined the Fortieth Infantry with rank from August 17, 1899.
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Senate
Holmes Conrad
Twenty-ninth
U. S. W. Infantry
Nathaniel Cartmell
Fortieth Infantry
Will Preach at Lebanon by Dr. Bushnell
Rev. Dr. John E. Bushnell and his wife left today for Lebanon where the minister will preach tomorrow.
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Lebanon
John E. Bushnell
Bushnell
Evans Expected Home Tonight From West Virginia Trip
Mr. Chas. A. Evans is expected home tonight following a trip to West Virginia, with friends and family awaiting his return.
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Mr. Chas. A. Evans
West Virginia
Sigma Rho Delta Society Meeting At Shenandoah Valley Academy
The Sigma Rho Delta Society held its regular meeting at the Shenandoah Valley Academy with strong attendance from members and visitors. Readings and a declamation by members were followed by a debate on whether wood is more valuable than coal with Fred Boyd and Harry Stouffer supporting wood.
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Sigma Rho Delta Society
Usu 1
Shenandoah Vally Academy
Messrs
Abner Ferguson
Iroll Winchester
Vrank 1
Chareed
Fred Boyd
Harry Stouffer
Jacob Shreckhise
Kinzel Laws
Ellis
Davidson
Dreyfus
Insolence of Turk Hunters Angers Local Farm Owner
Mr Jacob KE Baker a kind hearted farmer faced a trespass by several boys who shot at his turkeys this morning. His daughter confronted them and they jeered her with grimy fists. The incident shows bold disrespect and the owner hopes the offenders can be identified.
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Jacob KE. Baker
Memorial gift to Mary Washington Hospital honors Joseph Hable
A Baltimore widow, Mrs. Joseph Hable, presented a handsome medicine cabinet to Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg in memory of her late husband Joseph Hable. He once lived in Fredericksburg and was a brother of Mr. Hable of Winchester. His death in Baltimore after an elevator accident is noted.
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Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg
Joseph Hable
Baltimore
Hable
Winchester
Board postpones action on Grim property hitching yard
The Board of Supervisors held a long session in the clerk's office today to plan changes for the Grim property so it can serve as a hitching yard. They found routine work too extensive to decide today and scheduled another meeting for next week to finalize the changes.
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Board of Supervisors
Revival Services at United Brethren Church
Last night at the United Brethren Church the power of God was manifest with souls saved. Rev. E. B. Jackson of First Baptist Church assisted in altar services. Services will continue tomorrow night and throughout next week.
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United Brethren Church
E. B. Jackson
First Baptist Church
Mrs. Smith Dies After Prolonged Illness in Montgomery
Mrs. Smith, 40, wife of J S Haldeman and mother of seven, died from cancer at her father's home in Montgomery PA after a year of bad health and a stay in Williamsport sanitarium. Funeral Monday in Montgomery with burial on the family lot. Her husband, a noted local fruit grower, was at the bedside.
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J. S. Haldeman
Kinsey Smith
Montgomery
Smith
A Word to Merchants From Honest Advertising
Samuel R. Atwell of Horsey & Atwell cites a magazine rule urging merchants to run honest ads and be truthful with customers. Do not let competitors’ slander stand if you maintain integrity and transparency in all advertising and dealings.
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Samuel R. Atwell
Horsey & Atwell
Charles Broadway Rouss
Stephens City Budget Overshadowed by Local News
O W Chapman planted an orchard of 4600 apple and peach trees on his farm west of Stephens City. A large hog ran amuck through the streets, seven men fought it, and the animal was killed after a half mile from town. One of W D Chipley’s horses died recently after acting crazy and alarming nearby residents.
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O. W. Chapman
W. D. Chipley
Epworth League to Hold Virginia Conference in Richmond
The Epworth Leaguers of Virginia will convene their third biannual conference in Richmond in late June. The gathering will bring together youth leaders from across the state for sessions and activities.
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Epworth. Leaguers
State of
Virginia
Richmond
Winchester authorized to issue bonds for municipal building
State Senator Lupton introduced a bill in Richmond authorizing Winchester to increase its debt by up to thirty thousand dollars for a municipal building and grounds project. Bonds may bear up to five percent interest, with proceeds also covering related county contract expenses and current city costs. The act becomes effective upon passage.
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S. Lucien Lupton
State Senate
Richmond
Winchester
Lupron
General Assembly of
Virginia
General Assembly
Common Council
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Frederick
Corporation Court
County Court
Mrs White Leaves for Washington and Lewisburg
Mrs. Dr. White departed Winchester this morning heading to Washington D C Then she will go to Lewisburg West Virginia where her husband Rev Dr White currently resides A number of Mrs White's friends gathered at the depot to bid her farewell with many regrets.
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H. M. White
Washington
Lewisburg
W. Va
Dr. White
A Lucky Escape on South Market Street
Mr John P Sartelle slipped on ice while coming down steps at his father in law’s residence on South Market Street. He fell but escaped with only a few bruises, a close call to serious injury.
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John P. Sartelle
South Market Street
Taylor Declared Elected Governor of Kentucky
The report states that Taylor has been officially declared the winner and governor of Kentucky, marking the conclusion of the state election. Details on the certification process or remaining transitions are not provided in the source.
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Taylor
Kentucky
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