Death claims Henry Harrison Melton former Winchester resident
News reached Winchester of the death of Henry Harrison Melton of Baltimore aged 64 a Civil War era Confederate veteran who escaped Fort Delaware custody and later lost his sight He was born in Macon Georgia and was survived by his widow Matilda Grubb a son and eight daughters Funeral services will be held in Baltimore. John W Rose Dies in Decatur Ala aged 52 His funeral was held there yesterday He is survived by his widow five children his mother a brother a sister and a half brother
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Winchester
Henry Harrison’ Melton
Baltimore
Macon
Melton
Fort Delaware
Mr. Melton
Matilda Grubb
Messrs
William B
James T. Grubb
Philip Grubb
Nineveh
Matthew Grubb
Clarke County
John W. Rose
Elizabeth Huff
Middletown
Decatur
Ala
Rose
Samuel F. Rose
Daniel O’leary
Lawrence Huff
Whit News Items From Whit Virginia December 17
Whit Virginia December 17 reports include Mr. Rosenberry retiring to raise berries J H Funkhouser brings cattle to Philadelphia Miss Lela Brus hack returns from visit to Mrs C E Funkhouser Miss Rebecca Groves visits Mrs J H Funkhouser T Chamblin travels to Winchester on business and a reminder to renew fire insurance with Hansbrough Carter.
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Whit
Rosenberry
J. H. Funkhouser
Philadelphia
Lela Brus
Change of matinee times at Palae Theater
Important notice announces a time change effective December 17 1907 with daily matinees from 3 to 5. The theater presents for the first time the play The Two Orphans.
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Palae Theater
Byrd Returns From Richmond on Two Week Business Trip
Mr Richard E Byrd came back yesterday from Richmond where he had spent two weeks on business. NTED Live turkeys and eggs and other notices appear amid a page of classified items.
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Richard E. . Byrd
Richmond
Pastor Nor then Wed in Washington Ceremony
A marriage license was granted in Washington today to Rev. E. E. Northen of Winchester and Miss Lelia Selms of Washington. The couple were married at 2 PM by Rev. Dr. Bruner and are due to arrive in Winchester by 7 PM.
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E. E. Nor
Bruner
National Capital
Mr. Northen
Bride
Winchester
William the Master Magician to Visit Wednesday
After years of travel in distant India and study of Hindoo magicians, William the Master Magician presents a lavish stage show with remarkable novelties. The exhibition promises mystery and modern mounting at the Auditorium on Wednesday night, December 18.
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India
William
Six Shopping Days to Christmas Promotes Early Purchases
Public urged to shop in advance to avoid crowds and ease clerks. Guidance lists six rules: shop early, finish before Christmas week, visit stores in morning, avoid lunch hour, carry parcels home, and allow one day for delivery. Invitation to visit exhibit with coffee and biscuits.
Weather outlook and live demo draw crowds at Majestic range
Virginia weather shows increasing cloudiness with a chance of rain in the extreme southwest on Wednesday. The Majestic Manufacturing Company of St. Louis showcases its Majestic Range in operation at Bieskey's store, baking and serving biscuits to large crowds.
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Virginia
Majestic Mfg. Co
St. Louis
BI Eskey
Majestic
Fairfax Baby Scandal Links Virginia Girl to French Heiress Tale
The World reports a Paris meeting after a Virginia country girl allegedly bore a child for a Carrollton line. Marked as heir to the Marquises de Montferrier, the infant was said to be born in October 1906 and sent to France. Investigators traced the boy’s origin to Mrs. Elizabeth Baker in Winchester and Fannie Carroll, a farm girl, who aided in the infant’s care.
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New York World of
Franck Baker
Marquiz Dé
Baltimore
Winchester
Miss Johnson
Elizabeth F. Baker
Virginia
Maraquis de
France
Marquis de Montferrier
Elizabeth Carroll
Tor
William Fairfax
Marquis
Marquise de Montferrier
United States
Baltimore Bar Association
Marquis de Monferrier
Baker
Virginia Woolingham
Woolingham
Fannie Virginia’ Carrell
Carroll
Carrollton
Fannie _ Virginia Carroll
Bufflick Road
James A. Littleton
Judge Sams
Miss Lowe
Littleton Farm
Littleton
Fannie Carroll
Johnson Home
Mises Lowe
Captain McCann Narrowly Escapes Train Incident in Pittsburg
Captain J. K. McCann of Frederick County narrowly escaped serious injury on a Pittsburg railroad platform when a train started suddenly as he stepped from a car. He fell, bruising his head and cheekbone, receiving cuts and pain. He returned home for treatment and may sue the railroad company for damages citing negligence.
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Frederick County
Pittsburg
Captain McCann
McCann
Paiload Company
Amputation Likely After Printing Plant Injury
A 21 year old apprentice, Marshall Bowley of Winchester, suffered a severe crush injury to his left hand at the Eddy Press Corporation on North Braddock street. Doctors report amputation may be necessary if there is no sign of healing in the next few days.
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Marshall Bowley
George W. Bowley
North Market ‘Street
Winchester Area Spital
Eddy Press Corporation
North Braddock Street
Bowley
Winchester Din État
Canis
Aine
Mae Fee
Iueiwick
Latane
the Star
Yeyn
Swimley Clendening Engagement Planned in Winter
Mrs Samuel J Swimley of Bracetown announces the engagement of Lucia Made Swimley to Albert Janney Clendening son of Mr and Mrs William Clendening of Bunker Hill Berkeley County West Virginia. No marriage date yet but to be in the latter part of winter. Miss Swimley is described as a leading Frederick county beauty and social favorite with many friends in Winchester. Clendening has long been active in stock raising.
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Samuel J. Swimley
Bracetown
Lucia Made
Swimley
Albert Janney Clendening
William Clendening
Bunker Hill
Berkeley County
W. Va
Frederick County
Winchester
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H. Melton
Baltimore, Md
Hansbrough, & Carter
Eod Hansbrough & Carter
Wingerter & Jenkins
Pastor Northen
Miss Selms
Capital City
By the Star From
Washington States
The
First Baptist
Lelia Selms
Washington
Hilliar
D. R. Eskez
Weather Report
Evening ‘Star
Fairfax
Paris
Mrs. Baker
Capt. McCann
J. K. McCann
Pressman
Hind
Witter Memorial Hospital
Wilté
Mr. Clendening
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