Troops Land At Panama Confirmed by Naval Movements
Reported arrival of about 1000 Colombian troops on Isle of Pines near the Gulf of Darien. Mayflower seeks confirmation while Bancroft and Nashville circulate along the coast. Admiral Coghlan moves fish to Prairie as Nashville and other ships operate near Nombre de Dios and Colon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle of Pines
Gulf of Darien
Panama
Mayflower
Bancroft
Nombre de Dios
Nashville
Colon
Coghlan
Prairie
Berryville man escapes runaway wagon near Greenwood
E Hamp Erb plum dealer and a colored employer named Henry Green barely survived a runaway wagon on a steep hill near Greenwood. The yoke broke, horses bolted, they leaped to safety as the wagon struck a tree, both men and horses incurring only minor injuries. They reached Berryville later that night grateful for their escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Berryville
E. Hamp. Erb
Henry Green
Erb
Greenwod
Mr. Erb
Green
Swindler Uses Mr Wall's Name Across Valley
A swindler used the name of Mr T T Wall to push Munsey's subscriptions in towns from Strasburg to Staunton. Wall disavows agents, urges arrest for obtaining money under false pretenses, and police search continues with hopes to capture the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Wall
North Main Street
Shenandoah Valley
Wall
Strasburg
Woodstock
Staunton
Mai
Munsey
County Couple Wed at Dawn
A dawn wedding at the First Baptist Church on North Market Street joined Miss Mana Elizabeth Russell and Mr. Robert Warren Anderson in marriage. Rev. J Ryland Murdock officiated with Miss Georgia Wierman and Eugene Russell as attendants as the couple plans to reside in the county after an early train departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
North Market Street
J. Ryland Murdock
Mana Eizabeth Russell
Robert Warren Anderson
Georgia Wierman
Eugene Russell
Bennett Russell
Winter Hazard Sparks a Burned Foot Tale
A Virginia Lake View resident inflames a hot brick in bed to avoid freezing. A young lady suffers a severely burned foot while trying to keep warm during cold weather. She prefers summer to winter and awaits a reward for a pocketbook found at Hotel Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Lake View
Evans
Aged couple united by death in burial swap
A unique funeral procession moved through Water street to Mount Hebron Cemetery. Postmaster Hodgson and his wife, long separated in life, were reinterred together after his body was moved from Round Hill to Mount Hebron per his dying wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
Mount Hebron
J. Hamilton
H. M. Hodgson
Opequon
Round Hill
Hodgson
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Hamilton
Adams Pays For His Good Time
Adams from Gainesboro settled damages and his drunkenness costs totaling 550 dollars after wrecking Mr. R A Lemley’s buggy near Stephens City in Winchester Saturday night. He regrets the incident and notes it is his second intoxication in life, saying the costly experience teaches a lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchingon. Adams
Gainesboro
R. A. Lemley
Stephens City
Winchester
Adams
John F Hobson Interred At Mount Hebron Cemetery
The funeral of John F Hobson, whose death was reported earlier, was held from his Braddock Street residence at three o'clock this afternoon. Rev OC D Bulla of Braddock Street M E Church officiated and interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers from General Turner Ashby Camp included E G Hollis Isaac W Russell C W Forsythe Jas B Burgess and R E Trenary. The service was well attended.
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John F. Hobson
Tax Star
OC. D. Bulla
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron
Turner Ashby
Messrs
E. G. Hollis
Isaac W. Russell
C W. Forsythe
Jas
B. Burgess
R. E Trenary
Thompson Returns Home After Typhoid Recovery
Mr J D Thompson a North Carolina traveling salesman for William Diech es Co Baltimore was ill with typhoid fever in this city and admitted to hospital. After two months of treatment by Winchester physicians he recovered and left for his home to rest and recuperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Thompson
North Carolina
William Dieches & Co
Baltimore
Thompson
Winchester
Finest and Most Complete Line of Handkerchiefs in the City
Russell and Green advertise the finest and most complete line of handkerchiefs in the city. The copy emphasizes breadth and quality to attract shoppers seeking premium textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell & Green
Christmas Shopping Reaches Peak in Winchester
Christmas buying in Winchester hits a flood tide with hundreds of shoppers filling loading stores and sidewalks. Visitors from Frederick Clarke and Cumberland Valley counties boost trade while local merchants claim lower costs and careful selection attract outweighing city rivals.
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Winchester
Frederick
Clarke
Cumberland Valley
Harrisburg
Tuxtra
Couple Weds After Brief Meeting at Cumberland Court
Alice Myrtle Carson of Great Bend Kansas and Luther Ashby Dirting of Edinburg Virginia obtained a marriage license from Cumberland Maryland Clerk of the Circuit Court and were married by Rev Barnes before departing on train No 6 for Virginia. He owns a Shenandoah Valley farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Alice Myrtle Carson
Great Bend
Kansas
Luther Ashby Dirting
Edinburg
Mr. Barnes
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Assets Featured
An historical notice touts the Shenandoah Valley National Bank assets valued at 1,200,000 dollars and promotes safe deposits with interest. Advertisements claim Russell and Green offer $1.09 kid gloves in a range of colors and sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Russell & Green’s
Gnarxn
Promotion of Railroad Man William Trapnell Wealth of Career
William Trapnell former Shenandoah Division engineer of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, recently elevated to division engineer on the main line with Philadelphia headquarters, will spend Christmas with his family in Winchester. A Charlestown native, he rose from Cumberland at $60 a month three years ago to lead an important main stem division, plans to move permanently to Philadelphia after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Trapnell
Shenandoah Division
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Philadelphia
Winchester
Trapnell
Charlestown
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio
Santa Fe
Cumberland
Maryland
Shenandoah
Trapnella
Sale of Maupin Farm Withdrawn
The Maupin Farm near Clear Brook in this county was withdrawn from auction today in front of the courthouse. Trustee Samuel Baker canceled the sale after the highest bid of 6750 fell short of the appraised value, despite spirited bidding from local citizens. The Maupins have moved to Arkansas. The farm will likely be offered for sale at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearbrook
A L. Maupin
Arkansas
A. G. Swanson
Samuel Baker
Colt Breaks Tie and Runs as Owner Skates
Reliance Virginia December 22. While Mr David Grover skated at Junie Cauthorns dam his colt ran loose from a post and dashed into a tree smashing the buggy. After a chase the animal was caught by Mr John Beatty. The colt had previously thrown Mr Grover and tried to strike him with its hoofs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Reliance
David Grover
Henry Bros Liquor Ad Promises 20 Percent Off
Real Good Goods offers real good liquor at 20 percent less than competitors as advertised by Henry Bros Liquor Store on North Market Street, with the deal highlighted on the fourth page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bros
North Market Street
Elks Bazaar Committee Meet Tonight at Lodge Rooms
Ladies in charge of the Elks bazaar and the general bazaar committee will hold a joint session this evening at 7 20 oclock in the lodge rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks’ Bazar
The
Elka
Short Camp Meeting Named Resolution Committee
The General Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans held a brief weekly meeting last night. A committee was appointed to prepare resolutions on the death of the Handsome umbrellas for Christmas gifts. Names listed include fre, Braseall and Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
Christman Gifts
Braseall & Green
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Ares
Lyseargetbor
New York City
Kodak
Waterman
Laughlin
Carlabad
Limoge
Norriajo
Royal Worcester
Tiffany
Vienna
T.T. Wall
A. L. Shearer
North Market
Geo B. Bushnell
W. S. Nicklin
Our Lady
Pieristates
Geo. E. Bushnell& Co
Xmas Goods
G. W. Kurtz
Morris
Geo. W. Kurtz
Market and
Water
Asw
Ford
Svastelin Cout
R. Gray Williams
W. 8. Love
Holmes Conrad
Gen. H. Kyd Douglas
Hagerstown
Love
Russell & Green's
C. C. Hoffman
Charlottesville
A. 8. Markell
Tanarp Inn
Miller’s Drug Store
Boyd’s Drug Store
Qorosts
Loggins
ODEN
N'Snewshoe E
Swindler
MR. Wall
Winchester Stationer
Mr. Hobson
Mr. Thompson
Maupin Farm
Colt
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