Captain Jack Ashby and the Ashby's Gap Legend
The article recounts Captain Jack Ashbys daring feats in the Blue Ridge Valley tied to Ashbys Gap naming. It covers his wagon race down the ridge with tobacco, Indian encounters, a Fort Loudoun escape, Braddocks 1775 defeat courier mission to Williamsburg, and his famed stamina as a messenger in under three days covering over four hundred miles.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Virginia
Ashby’s Gap
Turner Ashby
Jack Ashby
Stafford
Prince William
Fauquier County
Blue Ridge
Paris
Ashby
Fort Louaoun
Winchesters
Braddock
Fort Loudoun
Dinwiddle
Williamsburg
Winchester
Weather Dampens Ashby Camp Meeting Attendance
The General Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans had a sparse turnout as icy roads and sleet kept members away. Adjutant absent, meeting not convened, but comrades shared reminiscences by the fire. Captain Kurtz will read his Civil War experiences next Monday.
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Turner Ashby
George W. Kurtz
Kurtz
Newton H. Carpenter
Holmes Boyd
Turner Ashby Camp
Lee
Erecting Office at Kernstown Distillery
The Kernstown distillery owned by Joseph Savage is adding a brick business office. Construction by James Seabright began weeks ago but paused due to bad weather. work will resume when conditions improve. The office will enhance the distillery's convenience and appearance as one of the state's largest in the area.
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Kernstown
Joseph Savage
James Seabright
New York Business Leader Credits Newspaper Ads For Growth
The head of a major New York business with twenty years in operation credits newspaper advertising for rapid growth across the state. He notes that heavy ad space yields the best returns and cites fountain pens as part of the promotional mix, listing prices from 50 cents to 2.60 dollars as examples.
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New York
Quarantine Row Over Winchester Smallpox Border
Winchester faces a quarrel over limited smallpox controls with Capon Road residents barred from entering the city. Railroads refuse to enforce the order, leaving the health board powerless while Shenandoah County cases trickle toward eradicating status. The county patrols Shenandoah routes as Frederick County bars entry, and officials anticipate lifting measures once official notices declare eradication. Ladies Aid Society Oyster Supper postponed to December 20 1902 at Slater W Allen farm Stephensons.
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Winchester
Capon Road
Gratchen
Board of Health
Shenandoah County
Capon Roads
Rairoad
Frederick
Shenandoah
Frederick County
Estates
Strasburg
Ladies, Aid ‘Society of
Stephensons Depot
Slater W. Allen
Stephensons
What is nicer than a Smoking Jacket for a Xmas gift
Horsey and Atwell inquire about stylish options while Gellar and CaM xt 7 discuss gift ideas. T. Walls notes a preference for upscale apparel and novelty items as holiday presents.
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Ask
Horsey & Atwell
End of Reign of Darkness Brings City Light
After days of severe sleet and icy wires, Winchester officials decide to restore electric power despite risks. Mayor Graichen initially ordered the current off to avoid danger but later reversed stance as linemen clear ice. Wires grounded arc dynamo and poles bent by weight of sleet. current set to be turned on tonight.
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Winchester Telephone Company
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Graicherf
Agaid
Star
Mayer Graichen
Harm’s Way
Gratchen
Graichen
Winchester
Electric Light Plant
Electric Light Company
The Game Keeper a Realistic Production
A review praises The Game Keeper as a faithful and natural portrayal of Ireland with strong dramaturgy. The company led by managers Roland and Clifford is described as solid, guaranteeing a convincing performance. Prices listed are 50 and 80 cents.
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Ireland
Roland
Clifford
Keoper
Ward Committees Meet To Organize Charity Drive
The Associated Charities of Winchester held a last night meeting in the Council Chamber of Rouss City Hall despite sleet to organize ward committees and plan fundraising. Representatives from wards one through four were named and tasked with canvassing their areas and printing aid applications for qualifying residents. A fund appeal led by Rev. Chas D. Bulla will be printed in local papers, with the next gathering set for December 22 to report progress.
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Associated
Chariies
Rouss City Hall
Stewart A. Bell
Adam Forney
P. W. Boyd, Jr
Associated Charities
Chas. D. Bulla
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Council Chamber
Reuss City Hall
Associated Charities of
Winchester
Baker & 4
Ryan. Boyd, Jr
Bettie ‘Oohvad
Geo. W. Had
Tons of Prunes From Golden Gate
A carload of Santa Clara prunes from California arrived at Baker & Co wholesale grocers. The shipment weighs 39 000 pounds about 20 tons with freight at 399 dollars about one cent per pound. Prunes of several grades will retail 5 to 10 cents per pound.
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Baker & Co
Santa Clara
California
Partridge Season Ends Early in Winchester and Frederick County
The hunting period for partridges in Winchester and Frederick County closed yesterday December 15, with a new prohibition until November 1 next year. Violations carry fines up to 10 dollars per offense. Turkeys and pheasants remain legal for fifteen days, while mild weather previously limited partridge harvests and rabbits escaped heavy hunting due to warmth.
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Winchester
Federick County
Sled Crashes Into Tree Near Market and Clifford Streets
First coasting accident of winter today at Potato Hill intersection of Market and Clifford. A double-decker sled guided by Master William Shiner overturned after sliding on ice, injuring several boys but none seriously.
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Potato Hill
William Shiner
Market
Clifford Streets
Briggs
Hip Badly Wrenched By Severe Fall
Mr. F Garton sustained a heavy fall yesterday morning and is now confined to his home on east Leicester street. He has a badly twisted hip and cannot walk, but authorities report no broken bones and pain is severe though injuries not as grave as first feared.
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Garton
Leicester Street
Mrs Alma Dorsey Improves After Illness on East Monmouth Street
Mrs Alma Dorsey of East Monmouth Street has been quite sick for several days but is now somewhat improved. Collar and Cut Bones T. T. Wall's.
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Alma Dorsey
Monmouth Street
End of the Sleet King Reigns as Sun Returns
The Weather Bureau forecasts a break in a two week severe spell with clouds tonight rain in the southeast and colder clearer conditions tomorrow. The city endured weeks of sleet snow and freezing temperatures causing widespread ice and damage to trees wires and sidewalks.
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Weather Bureau
Water Street
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America
Joan Hoover
George II
Kernstown Distillery
T. T.wall's
T. Wall
Ward
Golden Gate
Bob
Dorsey Hil
T. T. Wall's
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