Basil L. Dyer Dies in Maryland at 77
Basil Lewis Dyer a longtime Hancock Maryland resident died at his home from general debility aged 77. A prominent Methodist and Prohibitionist he was born near Winchester Virginia and is survived by sons Alonzo and Albertus Dyer and daughter Annie of Washington DC. Time to think about rubbers Horsey Atwell have your rubbery need.
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Basil Lewis Dyer
Hancock, Md
Mr Dyer
Winchester
Alonzo
Albertus Dyer
Annie
Washington, D.C
Horsey & Atwell
First Offender Gets off Easy in Police Court
George Thompson a seventeen year old white boy pleaded guilty to stealing seven dollars from his employer Dr. John M Weicht. The court gave fifteen days in jail considering it his first offense and Dr Weicht offered him another chance by reemployment.
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George Thompson
John M. Weicht
Special Fur Sale at Russell and Green
Horsey and Atwell promote a limited fur sale at Russell and Green's next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. The event highlights fine furs with a special selection offering.
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Russell & Green’s
Tragic Death of Telegraph Operator Benjamin Locke
Benjamin Locke, a 20 year old telegraph operator at the Baltimore and Ohio station in Winchester, died early yesterday at his Canterbury home after a sudden illness on his return from Stephens City. He had recently moved to Winchester, was popular among railroad men, and leaves two brothers and a sister. Services were held at Fair View Church and burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery in Stephens City.
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Benjamin Locke
Baltimore and Ohio
Canterbury
County
Locke
Winchester
Stephens City
Mr. Locke
Riverton
W. C. Locke
Green Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Lucinda Correll Dies in Baltimore
Mrs. Lucinda Correll formerly Miss Latham dies at her Baltimore home following a week long illness. Born in Winchester 78 years ago she lived in Baltimore after marriage to Dr J W Correll and visited her old home often. Survived by daughter Mrs Mary A Shinn and one grandchild with sister Miss Rebecca Latham deceased. Funeral to be in Baltimore tomorrow.
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J. E Correll
Lucinda Correll
Bolton Street
Beamer Back From Illness While In Harrisonburg on Official Business
James A. Beamer of Alexandria, a clerk in the internal revenue service, was confined to his room several days due to illness but was able to be out yesterday on business connected with a United States Court. A red Tom O'Shanter hat was lost on West Water Street between Washington and Stewart Streets. finder should contact Tho J. Beckham of Brandy, Va.
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Harrisonburg
James A. Beamer
Alexandria
Beamer
Internal Revenue Service
United States Court
West Water Street
Washington and
Stewart Streets
Martinsburg youths fined for fast driving in Winchester
Harry Schill and Ben Grimes of Martinsburg hired a team from H E Owens and drove to Winchester for a good time. They were arrested for fast driving, fined 3 50 each after a hearing before Justice Hodgson, and paid 1 75 for keeping the team at Noonams livery. They apologized and hoped for better conduct in the future amid an amicable settlement with Owens.
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Harry Schill
Ben Grimes
Martinsburg
H. E Owens
Winchester
Justice Hodgson
Noonan
Schill
Grimes
Owens
Evans
Seabright
McIntosh
Schil
Baker & Co. Sold to William H. Baker
Colonel Harry H. Baker sells out his interests in Baker & Co. to William H. Baker, chocolate manufacturer and City Council president. Col Baker retires from the wholesale grocery business January 1 and the firm will continue under William H. Baker’s supervision with the same name.
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Harry H. Baker
Baker & Co
William H. Baker
Col. Baker
New York State
Burned by exploding water bottle injures Mrs Smoke
Mrs. Smoke wife of Dr E B Smoke of White Hall was burned on the face and eye when a water bottle heated over a stove exploded from steam. Dr Smoke treated her injuries.
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Mrs. Smoke
E. B Smoke
White Hall
Native of Winchester Dies in Cumberland
Aaron Simmons died yesterday at his son Thomas Simmons home in Tatesville aged 90. A Winchester Va native he worked as a contractor and a farmer. He leaves eight children 47 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren.
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Aaron Simmons
Thomas Simmons
Tatesville
Winchester
Is 20 Per Cent Worth Saving Henry Bros Saloon Ad
Readers are invited to save 20 percent every Tuesday and Friday on liquors wines brandy and more at Henry Bros Saloon on Market Street Beeing on fourth page read Russell Green’s far ad for details
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Henry Bros
Beeng
Widow Mrs Hodgson Dies After Grief Stricken Period
Mrs. Jane E. Hodgson widow of H M Hodgson died at her home near Opequon Frederick County at about five this morning after a several week illness She was 73 funeral set for Wednesday at ten from her home with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery Rev J Ryland Murdoch to officiate She had been prominent in church and charitable work and leaves sisters and brothers but no children Willingly summarized from obituary noting her husband died two weeks earlier and grief contributed to her death.
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Jane E. Hodgson
H. M. Hodgson
Opequon
Hodgson
James Wigginton
McIntire
Hogue Creek
George Wigginton
Northwest
Wind toppled 168 foot bridge over Shenandoah River
A fierce wind blew the middle section of the new 168 foot steel bridge at Carson's Ford into the Shenandoah River. The wrecked girders twisted beyond repair, with total loss on the Virginia Bridge Company of Roanoke, contractor for the project priced at 15000 dollars.
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Shenandoah River
Carson’s Ford
Norfolk and Western
Virginia Bridge Company
Roanoke
Limit to Pay Poll-tax Expires
Today was the last day to pay the state poll tax to qualify for the next election. Many paid $1.50 to City Treasurer George H. Kinzel, but a large number failed to do so and will have no part in the June election.
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George H. Kinzel
Winchester man injured after fall on Harrisburg steps
Dr Wm J Points of Winchester slipped on Franklin street steps in Harrisburg Saturday evening. His arm was initially believed broken but Dr Olhausen later diagnosed a slight dislocation and treated the injury.
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Wm. J. Points
Daniel Willis
Winchester
Franklin Street
Harrisburg
Olhausen
Drunkards and Drunkenness Sermon Sparks City Revival
At Braddock Street M E Church South a special revival ends with minister Bulla urging barroom patrons to quit drinking. He cites social and moral harms including poverty, crime, family ruin, health damage, and eternal judgment to urge abstinence among listeners.
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T. T. Wall
New York City
Macellaneous
Kodak
Fountain
Waterman
Laughlin
Carlsbad
Limore
Rissa
Royal Worcester
Tiffany
Vienna
Arey
A. L. Shearer
North Markettreet
Bushnell
W. S. Nicklin
Geo.e. Bushnell & Co. Drugg
America
Basil L. Dyer
Maryland
Horsey & Atwell Rubber
Loggins
Oden’s New Shoe
Xmas Goods
G. W. Kurtz
Morris
Geo. W. Kurtz
Market
C. N. Brakley
Eugene May
Eastern College
Front
Royal Jast
Wm. R. Snodgrass
The
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Mr. Beamer
Tho. J. Beckham
Brandy, Va
Mr. Baker
Cumberland
Russell & Green
Far Ad
Jane Hodgson
Miller’s
C. D. Batla
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
South
Bulla
Great Trunk
Bankers
Wanrep
Attead
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