William M. Biddle Dies in Carlisle Heart Failure
William M. Biddle secretary and treasurer of the Cumberland Valley Railroad Company died at his Carlisle home last night at ten o clock. The immediate cause was heart failure. He was a near relative of Maj. R. W. Hunter of Winchester and was well known to many friends in this city.
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William M. Biddle
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Carlisle
Biddle
Maj
R. W. Hunter
Winchester
Future Electorate Under New Registration Rules
The paper explains a plan that disfranchises 136000 of 166000 eligible Black voters while restricting future white and Black voters. It outlines registration, poll taxes, and an educational test for new voters after January 1 1904, aiming to favor white voters.
Rural free delivery petition circulates in Cedar Grove area
A petition for rural free delivery is being circulated and signed by local residents. The Welltown school, closed for smallpox fears, has reopened with teacher Leslie Fries. The United Brethren Church Pleasant Valley Sunday School will host a Christmas program on Christmas morning at 10 30, featuring readings recitations and songs. the public is invited.
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Welltown
Leslie Fries
A. M. Smith
Jas. M. Bradford
New Market
The
United Brethren Church
Pleasant Valley
Wil
Boyce News Notes and Local Updates
Master Lynwood Garvin is sick at home. J. A. Hess returned from Baltimore with a carload of cattle. Miss Rath Ford visited her aunt in Shenandoah Junction. M. J. Dunlap improves his dwelling. Marion recovers from a severe illness as Methodist Sunday School plans Christmas activities.
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Lynwood Garvin
J. A. Hess
Baltimore
Miss Rath Ford
Shenandoah Junction
M. J. Dunlap
Marion
Iildien
Dr. John Lanahan Dies at 83 in Baltimore
Rev. Dr. John Lanahan a leading Methodist Episcopal minister and Baltimore Conference elder died at his home 605 North Carey Street Baltimore. He was 83 and had been ill since February. Born in Rockingham County Virginia he joined the Baltimore Conference in 1838 and preached at Market Street Church among others.
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John Lanahan
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nestor
Baltimore
North Carey Street
Lanahan
Dr. Lanahan
Rockingham County
First Deep Snow of Winter Season Arrives
The first deep snow of the winter is falling today with continued snow through tonight and tomorrow. Snow began about 9 AM and reached three inches by 3 PM though much has melted. sleighing will be poor unless a cold snap comes.
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United States Weather Bureau
Potts and Cooper return from visit amid vaccination concerns
Miss Lena Potts returns Sunday from a two week visit around Stephens City with Miss Myrtle Cooper stopping in Winchester to visit sisters Misses Loula and Mary Cooper. Compulsory smallpox vaccination threatens to shrink school enrollment after December 14, as patrons fear vaccinating children more than the disease. Teachers push progress while hope remains for children to finish the short term. One of the Dunlay twins is reported quite sick.
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Lena Potts
Stephens City
Myrtle Cooper
Winchester
Loula
Mary Cooper
Turner Dunlay
Baltimore German Party Hosted by Baker Family
Miss Virginia Baker attended the first Tuesday German in Lehmann's Hall Baltimore with her mother as chaperone. Miss Baker is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Baker of the city.
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Lehmann’s Hall
Baltimore
Virginia Baker
Alexander Baker
Mrs Richard E Byrd Loses Turquoise Brooch Near City Hall
Mrs Richard E Byrd reported the loss of a valuable turquoise pendant brooch yesterday afternoon. It was misplaced on the street or at City Hall and Mrs Byrd offers a reward for its return.
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Richard E. Byrd
Insurance Man from Richmond Visits City on Business
E. P. Blackford of Richmond, state manager for Prudential Life Insurance, is in the city on business. He is a prominent young insurance man and nephew of Maryland Life Insurance Company president Blackford. Northern mails failed to arrive on time again, delaying distribution past one o'clock.
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E. P. Blackford
Richmond
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Blackford
President Blackford
Maryland Life Insurance Company
Steenth
Winchester
J and Postoffice Department
To Cure a Cold in One Day Tablet Ad
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cold cure with a money refund if it fails. It notes a signature on each box and a 25 cent price from druggists.
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E. W. Groves
Patents Granted Virginians and Other Local News
List of Virginia residents receiving patents including William A Johnston Rural Retreat for a needle threader Wm Kerna Bloxom for a piper hanger brush Henry L Plummer Jr Peters burg for a machine to crease leather George Williams Norfolk for a pneumatic actuating device Andrew J Campbell Lursy for a fist spear James M Wood Gate City for a switchboard George Geer Richmond for a churn. Also notices theater play The Unreasonable Mrs West at The Auditorium with prices 75 50 and 35 cents and benefits for a hospital. Various local society items and ads including classified rates 30 cents for six insertions and Dr F M Woods services in Berryville.
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Evening Star
Washington, D. C
Messrs. Davis & Davis
Washington
William A. Johnston
Rural Retreat
Wm. Kerna
Bloxom
Henry L. Plummer, Jr
Petersburg
George Williams
Norfolk
Andrew J. Campbell
Lursy
James 4. Wood
Gate City
George Geer
Richmond
Chas. E. Buck
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William M. Biddle Pies
Cedar Grove
BOYCE
Gore
Miss Baker
Daily Weather Report
Virginia
West
F M. Woods
Martinsburg
Presbyterian Church
Berryville
Harper
J. P. Haddox
John L. Smith
8. H. Hansbrough
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Staunton
Emily Goshert
Elizabeth
Chambersburg, Pa
Hansbrough & Carter
Geo. E. Bushnell & Co
Druggibsts Winchester
Monogram
Wllower
Buckeye Club
Pure Apple
Monticello
Paul Jones
Welty’s
Old Henry
Henry Brothers
R.M.B
Arket St
R Ay
Our
Nick
Horsey & Atwell
Head TO Foot Outfitters
Shen
Valley National Bank
Bruce Capper
West Water Street
the Jeweler and Optician
Ah. Hinkins
Jeweler
Miller Supply CO
Kat
W.E. Barr
North Main St
New York
Mary E. Russell
James B. Russell
Miss Russell
St. Louis
Giuliani
Main Street
S. H. Hable
Star Clothier
Cor
Main and Water Streets
Winchester Dramatic Club
Winchester Memorial Hospital
United States
Nat. Bank
J. W. Henshall
Rouss Ave
Oden’s
Evans
Blythe and Galloway
Court House
Eagle’s Meat Market
South Main Street
Barny & Berry
Alwa
Ussell
Hitching Yard
Star
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