Royal secret revealed of Louis Philippe visit to Winchester
A hidden manuscript found in a Galapolis clock reveals Louis Philippe and his brother the Duc de Chartres visited Winchester in 1789 en route to Adele de Alongton in Gallipolis. The document claims Adele, daughter of the Duke of Orleans, was raised in Ohio and later sent to a Catholic school in France. Paris sent copies to the French Ambassador.
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Winchester
Louis Phillippe
France
Philip Bush
South Market Street
Louis
Duc de Chartres
Adele de Alonquon
Gallipolis
Ohio
Galapolis
Claude M. Wall
Adele de Alongton
Louis de Alenquon
Adele
Duke of Orleans
Wall
Washington
Jollification Costs Him a Little Finger
A twelve year old boy, Lewis Cline of Kerns street, had his left hand nearly severed by the premature explosion of an improvised cannon made from gas pipe. He rammed it with powder and dropped a match. Dr. Boyd amputated the entire little finger. Meanwhile workers at the Cuba Rico Tobacco Company report for Friday morning labor at seven.
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Lewis
Philip Cline
Kerns Street
Boyd
Officer Injured Arresting Man in Winchester Bar Brawl
A bar fight in Winchester left police officer Robert Hamilton disabled by a blow to the stomach after he helped detain R E Murray of Murray and Kilgalen. Murray was jailed as the wounded Burke and Thomas Martin were treated. Hamilton’s condition remained serious as his son Charles was telegraphed.
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Daisy Hamilton
Staunton Va
Geo. W. Grim
South Kent Street
Winchester
Robert Hamilton
Staunton
Yes News
J. B. Gunter
R. E. Murray
Murray & Kilgalen
Thomas W. Burke
Thomas Martin
Murray
Burke
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Fretwell
Hamilton
Messrs
David and
James W. Hamilton
Barn Burns in Warren County Near Riverton
At about seven last night a barn owned by John Catlett two miles from Riverton burned to the ground with its contents valued near 500 dollars and uninsured. Authorities suspect incendiary origin.
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Warren County
John Catlett
Riverton
Floral Tributes At Rouss Tomb
The Rouss Memorial Committee of the Charley Rouss Fire Company visited Mount Hebron Cemetery and placed wreaths at the Rouss mausoleum. Neville Stephenson, son of Henry Stephenson, injured his eye while lighting fire crackers. Dr. Hunter McGuire treated the injury.
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Rouss
Charley Rouss
Neville Stephenson
Henry Stephenson
Hunter McGuire
Reporters Enjoy Cake Basket From Mrs G Fries
Tue Star staff received a basket of delicious cake from Mrs. G Casper Fries which was greatly enjoyed and the recipients extend their thanks to Mrs. Fries.
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Tue Star
Surprise Party Held for Miss Leila Baker at Baker Home
A charming surprise party was given at the residence of Mr. Julian W. Baker in the county last night for Miss Leila Baker. About 35 guests attended and an enjoyable time was spent.
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Julian W. Baker
Leila Baker
Shenandoah County Tragedies Highlight Christmas Day Violence
Three fatal incidents unfold near Woodstock and Burke s Virginia as Charles Kline surrenders for shooting the Miller brothers in self defense while Frederick Marshall lies mortally wounded near Strasburg. Authorities describe two distinct shootings with few witnesses and unclear motives.
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Shenandoah County
Frederick
Arshall
Woodstock
Charles Kline
Kline
Marshall
Burkes
Southern Railway
Strasburg
Washington
New Merchants and Farmers National Bank Opens January 25
A new Merchants and Farmers National Bank will open for business January 25 at 161 North Main Street in temporary quarters leased from W. E. Barr. The site at Main and Rouss avenues will house the completed bank, with Mr. P. H. Reardon serving as watchman.
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Merchants’ and Farmers’ National Bank
North Main Street
W. E. Barr
Bank
Main Street
Rouss Avenue
P. H. Reardon
Christmas at Boydville Dinner Hosts Senator Faulkner Guests From Winchester
At Boydville in Martinsburg West Virginia yesterday an elaborate Christmas dinner was held. Attending from Winchester were Mrs W S Love Miss Bessie Love Mr and Mrs H Douglas Fuller and daughters Misses Virginia and Douglas Fuller Mr and Mrs R E Byrd and son Master Dick Byrd.
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Boydville
J. Faulkner
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
W. 8. Love
Bessie Love
H. Douglas Fuller
Virginia
Douglas Fuller
R. E. Byrd
Dick Byrd
Major W. W. Goldsborough Dies in Philadelphia After Civil War Service
Winchester newspaper man Major W. W. Goldsborough, former resident of Winchester, died in Philadelphia. He served in the First Maryland Regiment under Bradley T. Johnson, fought at Manassas and Gettysburg, led a company and later commanded a regiment, and was captured near the end of the war. He helped publish The Winchester Tree and The Tar Heel Star earlier in his career.
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Philadelphia
W. W. Goldsborough
Major Goldsborough
Winchester
Winchester Tres
Tar
Richmond
Stonewall Jackson
Bradley T Johnson
Johnson
Goldsborough
Booth
Manassas
Second
Maryland Infantry
James R. Herbert
Milroy
Gettysburg
Herbert
Wedding on Stage Offer From Local Managers
R Atwell and A Worthington advertise a staged wedding at The Avtitoray offering a free venue, a $25 gold gift, orchestra, proscenium decoration, and attendants. The proposal targets an enterprising couple and aims for a quick wedding with other locals showing interest.
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R. Atwell
Worthington
Steelton Crook Caught Napping In Police Trap
Chief of Police A Seabright nabbed Evans Matthews a wanted man from Steelton Pa. Matthews admitted the charges after a warrant matched his description. Detective James T Walters will return him to his old home. Twenty three arrests were reported yesterday mostly for drunkenness.
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A. Seabright
Steelton
Evans Matthews
James T. Walters
Matthews
Mathews
Ottoway Johnson
Ottoway
Mr. Seabright
Johnson
Mike Maine
Washington
Tribute to Mr Rouss Loved Ones in Mount Hebron Cemetery
The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company placed a red and white wreath on the Rouss lot at Mount Hebron cemetery yesterday. Mr J E Shaffer of Connellsville PA is in Winchester for the holidays.
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Mr. Rouss
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Mount Hebron
Washington
J. E. Shaffer
Connellsville, Pa
Winchester
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Cuba-Rico Tobacco Company
Tue
Shenandoah
Sister County
Career OF Times
Star
Steelton Crook
Chief Seabright
Miss McCarty
Francis
Braddock
St. M. E. Church
Braddock-st. Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Fmilies Everio
Beasie Estelle
James H. McCarty
South Braddock Street
Francis Milton Winter
Lancaster
Aulick
W. H. H. Joyce
Mary McCarty
J.C. Moore
Phillips
Charlestown
Scott F. Stone
T. J. Orndorff
A. F. Bloom
Altoona
Bessie Nulton
Cumberland Valley
Campbell-Gruver
Edward R. Campbell
Lida Gruver
Vaucluse
Stephens City
K. Wine
United Brethren
A. B. Rothgeb
Arthur P. Holland
Nellie Rogers
Gainsboro
Cartmell
Arthur L. Bageant
Claudia E. Jolley
James K. Hutsler
Berkeley County
Effie A. Dailey
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