Herald Journal offers reward for signs vandalism evidence
The Herald Journal announces a reward of five dollars for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of those who tear down or deface its highway signs along the Valley turnpike from New York to Atlanta. The paper stresses the outrage and urges the public to provide information.
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Herald-Journal National
Vailley Turnpike
Herald-Journal
Valley Turnpike
New York
Atlanta
Western Maryland extension boosts cement plant region
Announcement by Benj amin F Bush, soon to be Western Maryland president, states the Cumberland Maryland to New Haven Pennsylvania extension will place the railroad among trunk lines and connect with Pittsburg Erie and New York Central. The Portland Cement Company firms in Security and Martinsburg stand to gain, expanding market reach and sales. Loring A Cover of this city is an investor in the cement enterprise.
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Benjamin F. Bush
Western Maryland Railroad
Maryland
Cumberland
New Haven
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Erie
New York Central
Security Portland Cement Company
Security
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Firemen Cancel Martinsburg Trip for Festival
The Friendship Fire Company met and decided not to attend the Martinsburg festival because Cumberland Valley Railroad would run a special train only if 100 tickets were guaranteed. With only 43 firemen volunteering, the trip was abandoned.
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Friendship’ Fire Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Officials Enforce Child Labor Law in Virginia and Suffolk
Special Agent J. B. Clinehinst of the Virginia Bureau of Labor and Industrial Statistics, on a Winchester inspection trip, opened the first prosecution in Suffolk for violating the child labor law. Wiley J. Cobb, affluent knitting mill owner, fined 25 dollars for employing children under 13. pleaded guilty. He was also dismissed on another warrant alleging excessive hours for children, with costs.
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J. B. Clinehinst
The
Virginia Bureau of Labor and Industrial Statistics
Winchester
Suffolk
Wiley J E. Cobb
Slightly Warmer Weather Ahead Special to The Star
The Weather Bureau forecast reports Virginia will be fair and cold tonight with increasing cloudiness on Saturday and slightly warmer conditions. Rivers are clear with the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers listed as clear.
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the Star
Washington
Weather Bureau
Virginia
Potomac
Shenandoah
Illness Strikes Noted Baltimore Minister Rev Nevitt
Rev Thomas G Nevitt a leading Baltimore conference minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church South is critically ill with erysipelas at a parishioner’s home on North River. He fell ill during a revival and may not recover. His son Rev R K Nevitt, stationed in Jefferson County West Virginia, has joined him, while Rev George T Tyler district presiding elder travels from Winchester to Jefferson to cover Sunday services.
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Thomas G. Nevitt
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Edinburg
Pore Republic
North River
R. K. Nevitt
Jefferson County
W. Va
George T. Tyler
Winchester
Jefferson
Dr. Howard Gore Lectures on Holland and Pilgrims
Dr. James Howard Gore, formerly of Gore and now in Washington, spoke at Richmond College on Holland's the Sea and the Wake of the Pilgrims. A stereopticon illustrated the lecture, drawing a large representative audience for the final lecture in the series.
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James Howard Gore
Gore
Washington
Richmond College
Apples Bring Four Dollars Per Barrel In Staunton Market
The Staunton Leader notes Mr T C Craig of that county topped the market with Gano apples fetching four dollars per barrel. During the recent season in Frederick county one dollar per barrel was not unusual for apples delivered to wholesale dealers at railroad stations. Bad fruit sold around three fifty while finer lots reached four dollars.
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Staunton
Isuy
T. C.craig
Frederick County
Winchester to Expand Sewer System for 10 Miles
The Winchester City Council approved 6500 for extending sewers with 4000 for additional laterals and 2500 for adding nearly one mile of sewerage, bringing the system to about 10 miles. Contractors Irwin Brothers completed the original 7 1/2 miles for 56000, with no tax increase expected.
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Council
Sewerage Commission
Messrs. Irwin Brothers
N. Wilson Davis
William H._ Baker
Eeting
Shirley Carter
Lewis F. Cooper
Hianter H. McGuire
Fred. L. Glaize
John M. Stéck
Harry F. Byrd
L. C. Janney
S. P. Latane
Baker
J. E. Correll
George H. Kinzel
Carter
Messrs
Irwin
Sala
Cooper
Winchester
Mr. Carter
Dissolution of Hillyard and Lewis partnership in Winchester
Notice states the partnership Hillyard & Lewis between Gardner B Hillyard and Osedr Keechic in Winchester Virginia is dissolved by mutual consent. G B Hillyard and Lewis sign the notice, with Hillyard continuing the business at the same location.
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Gardner
Hillyard
Osedr
Keechic
Hillyard & Lewis
Winchester
Lewis
Merchant stock and monthly pay noted in old ledger
A fragment notes almost eighteen years of paid up stock and a monthly payment described as bet gran in thig Val 29k, reflecting an archaic clerk record with unclear wording.
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Ercantile
Oyster Supper by Christ Church Seeks Support
The young ladies of Christ Episcopal Church will host an oyster supper on Saturday December 11 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM in the parish house. Supper is 35 cents. Public invited. Orders for takeout requested, please leave early.
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the Young Ladies of Christ! Episcopal Church
Wanted 2000 turkeys and other poultry by next week
Sprint Produce Co advertises for 2000 turkeys and additional poultry including chickens and geese. Orders due Thursday through Saturday of next week with highest cash price paid.
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Sprint Produce CO. Aptt
Health Update on Rev Dr Stephenson and Wife
Rev Dr P D Stephenson well known in Winchester Presbytery with many friends in Woodstock and Waynesboro reports both he and Mrs Stephenson are somewhat improved in health after his extended leave of absence owing to delicate health conditions.
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P. D. Stephenson
Rian Church
Woodstock
Waynesboro
Miss Weber Presents The Climax At Auditorium
Miss Weber appears tonight in The Climax at the Auditorium with her mother and cast. Joseph M. Weber produces the play fresh from a New York and other city run. Curtain at 8 30 with high expectation of a large audience.
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Joseph M. Weber
New York
Miss Weber
Mrs. Melville To Address Society
The Young People's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South will hold a public meeting next Sunday December 12 at 11 o clock in the morning in Kernstown Virginia. Mrs William Melville will give the address accompanied by a quartet solos and recitations. All are invited to attend and bring an offering.
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Kernstown
Young People's Missionary Society of the M. &. Church
South
Must Pay Poll Tax By Monday
The Star urges timely payment of poll taxes for the June 1904 municipal election. Tax must be paid six months in advance to qualify to vote. Monday December 13 is the final day. with only two days left, taxpayers are urged not to defer.
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The
Star
Baer
Mr. Anderson To Be Buried Tomorrow
The remains of Robert E. L. Anderson will be brought to this city at noon tomorrow via the Cumberland Valley railroad for burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Services at the mortuary chapel will be led by Rev. J. W. Duffey with burial afterward. Pallbearers will be members of the Friendship Fire Company. Mrs. Laura Yeatman of Washington is arranging the funeral.
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Robert E.L. Anderson
Martinsburg
Star
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Mount Hebron
J. W. Duffey
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
South
Misses Madge and Mollie Tabb Visit in City
Misses Madge and Mollie Tabb of Opequon spent today with friends in this city, enjoying their afternoon outing and social visit.
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Madge
Mollie
Tabb
Opequon
Fztvende
Miss Susan Page to Wed Mr Mitchell in Clarke County
Announcement from this city that Miss Susan Page daughter of Mr and Mrs R Page of Saratoga near Clarke county will wed Mr Mitchell of Clarke county. The ceremony is set for January 4 at Cheiat Episcopal Church Millwood with limited invitations for relatives and close friends due to mourning. Mitchell, a lawyer and estate owner, is from a prominent Philadelphia family and will reside on his Clarke county estate after the wedding.
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Susan Pagé
R. Pt .Page
Saratoga
Clarke County
A. Mitchell
Cheiat Episcopal Church
Millwood
Miso ‘Page
Ore le
Mitchell
Bake
Conan Vie
Law
Washington
Lee Univers
Lexington
Philadphia Family
Mite
Mitchhell
Negro Murderer Goes To His Doom
The Baltimore tied murderer Robinson was electrocuted at the Virginia Penitentiary after a private execution ordered under law. He had killed Larkin Sealock, a man from Linden, in Warren County last July. He was tried in Warren County Circuit Court before Judge T W Harrison and sentenced to death after the jury found him guilty of first degree murder. It was the first execution ever pronounced in Warren County.
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Baltimore
Virginia
A. Lamb
Robinson
Larkin Sealock
Linden
Warren Cout
Warren County
T. W. Harrison
Winester
Revival in Oldtown Sees 121 Conversions Record
Rev John A Shockey of Keysville on the Baltimore conference circuit reports a strong revival in Oldtown Maryland with 121 conversions across two meetings. The ongoing series continues as large crowds attend and harbor renewed interest in Methodist preaching.
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John A. Shockey
Keysville
Oldtown
Baltimore
Shockey
Public Sale Notice Near Red Bud Road
Auction scheduled Tuesday the 24th at Huntsberry farm off Red Bud road two miles from Martinsburg pike. Items include one lead mare one colt cows wagons harness and farming implements. Sold by S. W. Allen, sale details p 8 10 14 17.
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Huntsberry
Honstead
Red Bud
Martinsburg Pike
S. W. Allen
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Headley
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Orndorff & M
Stewart Street
Thos. Nevitt
Dr. Howard Gore
Holland
Tem
Ocasion
Oyster Sunver
Christ Church
Dr. Stephenson
Mrs. Melville
Mr. Anderson
Miss Page
Mrr. Mitchell
John Shockey
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