Dempsey Firms Triumph in Cambria County Trial
In Cambria county a suit over notes tied to E J Dempsey and Co. ended with a verdict for W W Dempsey. The jury found E J Dempsey liable but ruled he acted without authority, relieving W W Dempsey from payment. The case concerned notes totaling about 4200 dollars with 350 paid prior.
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Hich
Win
Burg
Cambria County
Goodman Conn
Conn Broa
E. J. Dempsey
North Main Street
Good- Conn
Isaac Kline
E. J. Dempsey & Co
W. W. Dempsey
E. J Dempsey
Newcastle
Riday
Only Thirty Six Per Cent May Vote
Frederick county treasurer Mr. 8. M. Chiles reports 2719 registered white voters and 61 colored voters total 2800. Of these 1018 have paid the capitation poll tax, about 36.5 percent, far below half the voters. Local leaders lament the low turnout ahead of the June election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. M. Chiles
Frederick County
Srar
Winchester
Denny Proposes Parcels Post Bill For City Routes
Representative Denny of Maryland proposes an amendment to the Post Office Appropriation Bill authorizing a parcels post service with rules and charges. The plan would let the Postmaster General run parcels up to 11 pounds between Washington and Richmond or other key cities with a six cent per pound base and two cents for each extra pound. Fire destroys the residence of B F Smoor Jr in Bowling Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny
Maryland
Robert Denny
Post Office
Washington
Richmond
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Post Office Department
Hall's Catarrh Cure promising cure for catarrh disease
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity for catarrh a constitutional disease. It asserts internal treatment strengthens the constitution and offers a hundred dollar reward if it fails to cure. Readers are urged to send for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Baie
Na- Goli
Reverend Yeakley Accepts Maryland Synod Post
Reverend Mr. Yeakley announced he will resign his pastorate at Davis January 1 to assume the missionary superintendent role in the Maryland Synod. He has served Davis and regularly filled appointments at Courtland and Gormania and is praised by all who know him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor B.chester
Davis
Cb Va
Funeral of John H Fries Tomorrow
The funeral of the late John H Fries who died suddenly at his home on Fairmont Avenue will be held at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church at 11:30 tomorrow morning. Rev T Weede will officiate with Rev 8 D Skelton and Rev N N Hall assisting. Interment is in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers E L Fries William Allamong C Fries J F Streit W Hiett and Roland Houck.
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John H. Fries
Fairmont Avenue
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
T. Weede
D. Skelton
United Brethren Church
N. N. Hall
Winchester
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
E. L. Fries
William Allamong
Fries
J. F. Streit
W.8. Hiett
Roland Houck
Prospect Home Sold as Local Family Leaves Neighborhood
On December 16 Prospect the former home of Miss Mary Campbell was bought by Mrs. Robinson. The departure of Miss Campbell ends a prominent family’s era in the area. Mrs. James Hodgson was buried today ending the Hodgson name among neighbors. Walter Newlin, once local, now of Oil City Pennsylvania, returns for holidays. William Newlin of Washington visits his mother Bettie Newlin. Mr William Rinker bagged wild turkeys on the snowy day.
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Mary Campbell
Robinson
Miss Campbell
James Hodgson
Save
Hodgson
Walter Newlin
Oil City
William Newlin
Washington
Bettie Newlin
Miss Maria Buckwalter Hurt After Fall at Home
Miss Maria Buckwalter suffered a painful fall at her home near Whitacre causing a badly bruised knee. Nearby, Robert Sargent's wagon axle broke on the way to Winchester with cross ties, a friend lent a wagon and the load was carried today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Buckwalter
Here
Robert Sargent
Winchester
Advertising Becoming Universal Across Towns and Cities
The piece notes advertising grows rapidly in small towns and cities alike. It observes that leading stores in almost every town advertise heavily, quote prices, and provide the most desired information on what customers will pay, following Printers' Ink insight.
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Ior
Strength of the Political Parties in Winchester
A Winchester report estimates party strength on a strict vote at the next June election. Republicans may reach about 300 votes in town, with 650 eligible voters, predicting a Democratic edge of about fifty. Including veterans not taxed, Democrats could reach 462 to Republicans 336, signaling a tighter contest ahead.
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Winchester
ETAR
Local Notes From Winchester and Nearby Areas
Miss Annie Dellinger of Baltimore returns home after visit. R M Eggleston departs for Washington DC. Miss Diffenderfer’s school closed due to illness. she is at home in Winchester. Sidney Willey takes a job with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. D B Dinges recovering from a broken leg after a horse accident. Herbert Rhodes and wife welcome a daughter. Methodist Episcopal Church South erect arch gate at Mount Carmel Cemetery. The groom is a prominent Winchester horseman, bride a county native. Mrs Mary Goode of Lohen visits daughter Mrs Edgar Oates in Hagerstown. Oates formerly Hampshire Telephone Co correspondent, now with Bell Phone Co.
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Annie Dellinger
Baltimore
R. M. Eggleston
Washington, D. C
Diffenderfer
Winchester
Sidney Willey
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
D. B. Dinges
Herbert Rhodes
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Carmel Cemetery
Mary Goode
Lohen
W. Va
Edgar Oates
Hagerstown
Oates
Taz Evewme Star
Hampshire Telephone Co
Capon Bridge
Bell *Phone Co
Special Officer Appointed at Brucetown to Preserve Order
Judge W M Atkinson in County Court named W H Thorp special constable at Brucetown until January 1 amid disorderly conduct complaints. Community tensions rose after church incidents and firecrackers near residences. Other local notes include Hon R E Byrd en route to Harrisonburg for federal court and several residents traveling or visiting.
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Brucetown
W. M. Atkinson
W. H. Thorp
Lot origins in colonial land division verdict
A Hartford lawyer argues the term lot is an American invention rooted in colonial land grants. He notes parcels were numbered and drawn by lot to assign land, making the phrase literally tied to the land lottery practice. The piece cites historical discussion from state histories and early colonial usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Long Island
Colonies
Rainwater and Croton Theme in Uptown Hotel Banter
A country woman in a fashionable uptown hotel asks for rainwater and well water. A boy and bartender discuss privacy and scarcity as they mock the unusual request. The rumor hints at Croton water and city supply limits in New York.
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New York
New York Press
Virginia Real Estate Association Organized in Richmond
Judge J. Filmore Hubbard dies in Richmond hospital. Mrs Jennie Ricey critically ill at home on Main Street. Robert Carter Lee, nephew of Gen Robert E Lee, dies suddenly at Fredericksburg. John Wesley Hall city auditor of Manchester dies suddenly of throat paralysis. Robert Burchett of Max Meadows murdered near his home. His
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J. Filmore Hubbard
Richmond Hospital
Jennie Ricey
Main Street
Robert Carter. Lee
Gen
Robert E. Lee
Fredericksburg
John Wesley Hall
Ciy
Manchester
Robert Burchett
Max Meadows
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Nance
Bell Company
B. F. Smoor, Jr
Bowling Green
Mr. Yeakley
Mr. Fries
William Rinker
Whitacre
Virginia
Middletown. Ee
Eryman
South Market Street
David Brown
West Water Street
Harrisonburg
R. E. Byrd
United States Court
Mr. Byrd
Charles Wilks
Iva Gardner
New Kent County
B. W. Stone
Mount Jackson
John W Usler
Edward Jones
St. Louis
A. R. Unger
E. R. Unger
Unger
Chas. P. Jack
Evans
Goodwin Williams
Clarke Jcounty
Weshing
Barney & Berry
Peck & Snyder
Horsey & Atwell
Buckeye Club Metropolitan
Indy
Pepercanskey
Monticello
Paul Jones
Welly’s
Old Henry
Henry Brothers
N. Market St
R. M. Henry
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shen
Valley National Bank
Ciiedy
Washington Star
The
Virginia Real Estate Assolation
E. Bruce Capper
PRICE
Hinkins
Jeweler
Ss. H. Hable
Star Clothier
Hatter and Furnisher
United States
Nat. Bank
REAL
J. W. Henshall
Rouss Ave
Blythe and Galloway
Court House
Miller Supply CO
Hayner
Ariz
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Mont
Ney
N. Mc Foon
Orc
Utah
Wash
Loo
Wasee
Hayner Distilling
Dayton, Ohio
ST. Louis, & Distillery
Troy, O
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Barre
Handkerchie
E. Barr
Thu
H. W. Clowe
Stephens City
J. M. Steele
Shropshtack
Wil Lamb
Ly Lee Coes
Jason
Gainesboro
Poland
China
Berkshire
Summit Point
J. B. Harrison
Summit
O. Snapp
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