Man Arrested Over Missing Teeth in Martinsburg
Barber, an umbrella-mender from Martinsburg, was arrested by Chief Seabright for purloining a set of false teeth from Mrs. Whitacre of Piccadilly street. He claimed it was a joke, but admission and an offer to sell the teeth led to his detention. He is in jail awaiting trial after a prior release sparked further trouble.
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Barber
Martinsburg
Seabright
City Hall
Justice Wilson
Whitacre
Samuel Triplett
Piccadilly Street
Kenton Heist
Heist
Skated Tournament At the New Rink Crowned Queens
A roller skating tournament drew a large crowd at the New Rink last night. Five knights rode the rings and crowned a queen and maids of honor. Prizes included 2.50 in gold to Harry Grim for 3 rings in 13 seconds, 1.50 to Elmer Robinson for 2 rings in 14 seconds, and 1 to Vernon Haines for 1 ring in 13 seconds, plus skate tickets for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grim
Elmer Robinson
Vernon Haines
Allen Maphis
Mifflin Clowe
Dr Stuart McGuire Arrives for a Brief Richmond Visit
Dr Stuart McGuire, eminent physician and surgeon of Richmond and nephew of Dr W P McGuire, arrived at noon to spend a short time with relatives. This afternoon he performed several difficult operations at Memorial Hospital with Winchester physicians observing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart McGuire
Richmond
W. P. McGuire
McGuire
Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Front Royal Baseball Returns at New Rink Tonight
Front Royal visits the New Rink for a return game against the rink team. Front Royal led 11 to 7 at the previous match. The game called at 9:15 after weekly prayer services. Admission 5 cents for ladies and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Seat Sale Opens for B C Whitney's A Knight for a Day
Notice states seats for the production A Knight for a Day may be secured at Habie's Clothing Store starting Thursday December 10 at 2 PM. The meeting to discuss the event is set for Thursday December 10 at 3 o'clock with Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Whitney's
Habie’s Clothing
W. Cc.t
Family burned out in Green Spring hill fire
R. B. Cannon family living in the former schoolhouse on the hill near Green Spring lost all clothing and provisions in a Saturday blaze. Mrs. Cannon climbed the roof to fight the flames and broke her arm when she fell.
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R. B. Cannon
Green Spring
Knox May Be Next Secretary of State
Washington reports in official circles that Senator Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania is a favorite as Mr. Root's successor as secretary of state in the Taft cabinet. If he declines a top post, he may be offered another cabinet position.
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Washington
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Root
Taft
Found Five Dollars and a Bargain at HABLE'S on Main
A reader describes finding five dollars and shopping at HABLE'S on Main Street. The note promotes a $1.00 suit for $4.98 as a great value and mentions always getting the best values at the store.
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Main Street
Hable’s
Officers Elected By Masonic Lodge Winchester Hiram No 21
The Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons held its annual communication at the Masonic Temple. Worshipful Master H R Homer was re elected along with senior warden F S Hunt junior warden William L Wood treasurer T Y Kinzel secretary C W Wilson senior deacon H Co Sheetz and junior deacon Walter T Gore. Rev J P Hyde was named chaplain and H H Wingfield was chosen tiler. Installations and jewel presentations followed by Past Master Harry M Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Hiram Lodge
Masonic Temple
H. R. Homer
F.S. Hunt
William L Wood
T. Y. Kinzel
C. W. Wilson
H. Co. Sheetz
Walter T. Gore
Clothing Store Ad Promises 5 Percent Profit Guarantee
I will sell you a suit or overcoat or anything else if I do not make 5 percent I must sell. Call and see the largest stock of ready made clothing in Winchester. It does not matter what others prices are. Respectfully yours J P Haddox 11 26 1p.
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Winchester
J. P. Haddox
Bell transfer line advertises quick service at George W Jenkins
Notice announces a first class transfer line with quick service guarantee. Bell phone 2738 located at George W Jenkins's. F M Bugitt, Co C Hoover. Advertisement notes plain figures and one price sales with suits marked down to ten dollars.
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Bell Phone
George W
Jenkins’s
Winchester voters hear pledge for $50,000 sewer plan
About two hundred residents filled the Auditorium last night to back a $50,000 bond issue for a modern Winchester sewerage system. Speakers led by acting mayor W. H. Baker argued for the project while City Solicitor R. G. Williams and expert B. F. A. Wheelock presented plans, costs, and health benefits citing nearby towns and typhoid declines.
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Winchester
Common Council
W. H. Baker
Baker
R. G. Williams
Shirley Carter
F.cooper
H. H. McGuire
W. T. Barr
W. P. McGuire
Lexington
Fredgericksburg
Harrisonburg
Williams
Virginia
Charlottesville
Christmas amusements and events at Market Street rink
J Henkel Henry promotes a party and other amusements tonight at Market Street Rink and notes an anniversary celebration next Saturday night December 12. The young ladies of Christ Episcopal Church plan a supper and sale at the parish rooms Friday evening December 11 from 6 to 11 with supper at 35 cents. An ad offers boys suits and overcoats at less than cost at Hable's. A bowling alley is for sale by investor box 95 Martinsburg, WW. Advertise your Xmas goods now.
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Market-st. Rink
Young Ladies of
Christ Episcopal Church
Miss Fuller Undergoes Successful Memorial Hospital Operation
Miss Douglas Fuller daughter of Mr and Mrs H D Fuller underwent a surgical operation this afternoon at Memorial Hospital performed by Dr S P Latane. Officials stated late this afternoon the procedure was successful and Miss Fuller was resting as comfortably as could be expected.
Winchester Contractor Sells Orchard for Auto and 425
Mr. James N. Carr, a Winchester contractor, deeds 22 acres on the Wardensville grade to J. W. Fisher and Irvin Stickley. Consideration: 425 dollars cash and an automobile. Orchard area described as containing a good apple orchard. Deed admitted to record in the county clerk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Carr
Winchester
Messrs
J. W. Fisher
Irvin Stickley
Wardensville
Extended Trip To Oklahoma Family Visit Ends In Oklahoma City
Mr Briscoe C Shull leaves for Flugo Oklahoma with daughter Mrs Bessie Sowers and Mrs Ella Pine wife of Dr John Pine. Dr Russell Shull to visit son in Oklahoma and Dr Pine plans to reside in Oklahoma City after moving from Shenandoah county Lebanon Church.
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Briscoe C. Shull
Flugo
Okla
Russell Shull
Shull
Bessie Sowers
Oklahoma City
Ella Pine
John S. Pine
Pine
Lebanon Church
Shenandoah County
Recovered Ring In Theft Case At Baltimore Boarding House
Miss Heflin of Heflin street Baltimore reported a valuable ring stolen from her boarding house room while absent. Police traced the thief, a colored manservant, who was found with the ring while attempting to pawn it. She retrieved the ring but declined to prosecute.
Louis Nixdorff Inherits Mother's Estate In Maryland
The will of Mrs Eliza P Nixdorff of Frederick Maryland filed for probate in Orphans Court names Miss Annie S Bitzer of Takoma Park DC as a $250 beneficiary for kindnesses to the deceased and the bulk of the estate goes to Louis Nixdorff Jr as the surviving heir Louis M Nixdorff having died before his wife and once resided in Winchester with many friends there.
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Eliza P. Nixdorff
Frederick
Louis Nixdorff, Jr
Nixdorff
Winchester
Notice of No Association with Windsor Hand Laundry Agency
A resident declares no connection to the agency at 39 West Water St. and asks owners to contact him about remaining laundried packages not sold to Mr. C. L. Robinson. He asks the reporter to refute the false claim and signs as WM Summption in a formal notice.
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Old Winchester Hand
West Water St
C. L. Robinson
Land Pisces Foundation
Was Buried on Her Wedding Day
Mrs. Medora Grim widow of George W Grim. funeral held from 1515 A Street NW. she died suddenly Wednesday at 4 PM. Born in Perers Ferry West Virginia 67 years ago, she lived in Winchester and Washington for over two decades. Survived by daughters and sisters including Mrs Swartz of Milwaukee and Mrs Clowe of California.
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H. W. Clowe
Washington
Medora BE. Grim
George W. Grim
Grim
Perpers Ferry
W. Va
Virginia
Winchester
George W. Kurtz
Fifth
Virginia Regiment
Robbin
Grim Ts
Ereles
Ford
City
Mifflin
Aaweea
Clowe
California
Swartz
Milwaukee
Postoffice Sees Holiday Mail Surge Early
The post office reports brisk holiday business as shoppers mail presents, cards, and letters. Officials urge early mailing to prevent last minute congestion and ensure timely delivery before Christmas.
Counterfeit Five Dollar Silver Certificate Discovered
Secret Service officials report a new counterfeit five dollar silver certificate bearing an Indian head. It is printed on semine paper bleached from a smaller denomination note and shows altered colors and embedded fibers. The back mimics a blue Greek design, and vendors list Bon Bons and Chocolate Candies with low prices while men’s suits and overcoats are advertised at half price.
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Secret Service
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Mender
Umbrella-Mender
Knox
Secretary of State
Cannon
Dec
House of Representatives
Rome
United States
Masonic Lodge
Bell
F. M. Bugitt
C. Hoover
N. Wilson Davis
Hoover
Tually
Fredericksburg
Mr. Davis
Wheelock
B. F. A. Wheelock
Pennsylvania State Board of Health
Rouss Spring
Davis
Pennsylvania Health Commission
J. Henkel Henry
HABLE
Miss Fuller
Sprint Produce CO
John S. Miller & Bro
Hs ‘Hardwar
Shen Valley Realty Co
Aablens
Oklahoma
Louis Nixdorff
Medora Grim
Hi. W. Clowe
The
Postoffice
Headley
Orndoff & McVicar
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