Tramp Found Dying in Snow Near Stephens City
A 65 year old tramp, Charles Readerick of Chewsville Maryland, was found unconscious in snow on the Valley pike near Stephens City. He is paralyzed from exposure and dying. physicians say death could occur within hours. A passerby brought him to town where volunteers and doctors attended him through the night.
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Valley Pike
Stephens City
Wayfarer
Star
Charles Readerick
Chewsville
L A. Adams
Adams
T. F. Snapp
8. M. Stickley
P. B. Stickley
B. F. Montgomery
M. J. Grove
Third Trial Of The Price Suit In Circuit Court
The administratrix of Lewis Price sues Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co. for 10000 dollars in a third trial at the Circuit Court with Judge Harrison presiding. Jury selection and opening arguments completed as testimony begins with witnesses for the plaintiff.
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Lewis Price
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Circuit Court
Old Court House
Thes. W. Harrison
Jacob Houck
B. I. Holliday
West Water Street
Winchester Gas and Electric la Ht
The
Gas and Electric Light Company
H. 8. Larrick
B. R. Kern
Messrs. James \. Hancher
S. A. Byers
Henry Myers
C. J Crawford
A. V. Hudson
William Rutherford
Charles M. Snapp
C. K. Weaver
Jonah Simpson
John H. OC. Clayton
H. R. Kern
Holmes Boyd, Jr
Hotel Evans
Famous Confederate chaplain to lecture for veterans
The Turner Ashby Camp of Confederate Veterans held a brief meeting on Reuss avenue amid cold weather. Rev J William Jones former Lee staff chaplain agreed to lecture in January with proceeds split between Ashby Camp and the Reuss Battle Abbey fund. Lieut Com Geo W Kurtz was absent. his wartime paper will be read next meeting.
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Reuss Avenue
Turner Ashby
Lee
Jackson
R. T. Barton
P. W. Boyd
J. William Jones
Richmond
Committee On
Robert E. Lee
South
United Confederate Veterans
Printing Press Accident Injures 15-Year-Old
While feeding a job printing press at the News-Item office this afternoon, Lilbourne Garton, the fifteen year old son of Mr H. P. Garton, had his hand caught in the press and badly mashed.
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Ftand
News-Item
Lilbourne Garton
8. P. Garton
Interior of Shenandoah Valley Bank Nears Completion
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank on Main and Piccadilly streets is nearing completion of interior work by Seal Brothers. Directors praise the painting and frescoing, noting green walls cream ceiling gold carvings and a terra cotta directors' room. Occupation by the bank is forthcoming.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Main
Piccadilly Streets
Messrs
Seal Brothers
Infant Burn Injury Endangers Baby Eye at Surrey Home
At the home of Mr and Mrs John McIntosh on South Kent Street two year old Ruth watched eleven month Bertha. Bertha fell against a red hot wood stove burning face and head and injuring an eye. The child received medical care for burns and shock and may lose sight.
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John McIntosh
South Kent Street
Mr. McIntosh
Bertha
Evans Hotel welcomes baby boy to Yowell family
Mr and Mrs Ernest Yowell received congratulations as a baby boy was welcomed at Hotel Evans in the early hours. The child is described as a fine specimen of young American boyhood and both mother and son are doing well.
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Ernest Yowell
Hotel Evans
Minstrel Show by Local Talent Planned for Feb 6
Winchester prepares for a two–show minstrel event on February 6 at The Auditorium. Charley Rouss and Friendship fire companies unite to stage a mass entertainment with forty performers, thirty black-faced comedians, twenty specialties, and a grand parade. Proceeds benefit both companies.
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Charley Rouss
C. H. Hardy
S. R. Atwell
W. L. Wood
Messrs
W. M. Calvert
H. N. Kern
T. Y. Kinzel
J. Mad Spurr
F. H. Krebs
T Y. Kinzel
J. E. Correll
Winchester
Spurr
Union Comet Band
Winchestra Orchestra
Kier Ghee
Oldest Resident Maurice Lynch Jr Critically Ill
The 98 year old Maurice Lynch Jr of Winchester Frederick County lies in a critical condition after a recent stroke and subsequent gangrene. He has long been a respected resident, father of Maurice M Lynch a noted attorney and school official, and many friends hope for improvement though prospects are slim.
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Maurice Lynch, Jr
South Washington Street
Winchester
Frederick County
Lynch
Tux Star
Stephenson’s Station
Washington Street
Maurice M. Lynch
Annual Election of Madison Lodge Odd Fellows
The Madison Lodge No. 6 elected officers last night in the Main Street lodge room. Wm Calvert was chosen Noble Grand, L Henry Vice Grand, W Ramsburg Recording Secretary, Clifton Hodgson Permanent Secretary, Richard L Gray Chaplain, and Robert L Gray Treasurer. Other officers to be appointed and announced soon.
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Madison Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Mainstret
Wm. Calvert
L. Henry
W. Ramsburg
Clifton Hodgson
Richard L. Gray
Robert L. Gray
City Council Holds Special Session on Finances
City Council president W H Baker calls a special meeting tonight at eight in the Council chamber City Hall to confer with the finance committee on the citys financial condition. Full attendance urged due to the session's importance.
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W. H. Baker
Local Health Notes On Residents In Fragile Condition
Among the sick, Mr. Frank Cain is critically ill at his home on south Braddock street. Mrs. Mary Helphenstine remains quite ill at her home. Mrs. John H. Fu gitt’s condition after a stroke remains unchanged. Friends of Mr. John T Noonan will be glad to learn that he is improving.
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Frank Cain
South Braddock Street
Mary Helphenstine
John H. Fugitt
John T Noonan
Rev. Dr. F. J. Brooke Preaches On Becoming Christian
At a Presbyterian Church gathering Rev. Dr. F. J. Brooke outlines five steps to salvation from Acts chapter eleven. He details acknowledging sin faith repentance works and confession as essential stages in turning to Christ for salvation.
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Presbyterian Church
F. J. Brooke
Antioch
Christ
Dr. Brooke
Brooke
Firemen Seek Support for Bland Bill at Virginia Legislature
The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company voted to back the Bland bill aiding disabled firemen, despite earlier opposition. A four member committee including Capt Sleary and Schneider was formed to request Virginia legislators from the district to support the bill, which would fund claims via a 2 percent tax on insurance companies.
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Rouss Mook and Ladder Company
Bell
Sleary &Shneider
Resonts An
Virginia
Firemens’ Association
Rouss Hook & Ladder Company
West Water Street
Henry Schneider
H. B. McCormac
John M. Milley
Thos. H. Savage
Presbyterian Church
J. Miller Long
Charles T. Bland
Portsmouth
Bland
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Long
Messrs
J. M. Long
John M. Miller
Henry Seder
Former Resident Dying in Hagerstown
Mrs. Laura Funkhouser travels to Hagerstown Maryland after a telegram reports her brother William Funkhouser near death from pneumonia. He is an elderly Frederick County Virginia native, long resident of Washington County who moved to retirement in the area about fifteen years ago. His wife died recently in Hagerstown leaving two children. a brother in law Joseph E Funkhouser of the city is listed among relatives.
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Laura Funkhouser
Hagerstown
William Funkhouser
Mr. Funkhouser
Frederick County
Fawcett’s Gap
Martin Funkhouser
Funkhouser
Washington County
Hoe
Joseph E. Funkhouser
Panther Arrives at Norfolk Yard after storm voyage
The U S cruiser Panther reached the Norfolk Navy Yard after a stormy voyage from Panama. The crew, nearly all ill with fever, arrived for care. Marine Charles Neville is aboard. he is the son of local policeman C E Neville, status of his illness not confirmed.
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U. S
Panther
Norfolk Navy Yard
Panama
Navy Yard
Charles Neville
C. E. Neville
Urranta Citron Raisins and Gocea Shout at Michnaider’s
A fragment notes items including urranta Citron Raisins and Gocea water at Michnaider's Grocery. The readable text provides no clear event or date.
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Urranta
Michnaider’s Grocery
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J. Wm. Jones
Ashby
Wood, Atwell, Kern and
Calvert
Messrs. Atwell
Eae
Colter
Maurice Lynch
Odd Fellows
City Council
Look and Ladder Company
Vemy Bee
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