Details of the Gold Tragedy in Honduras
The New Orleans Picayune reports the December 4 shooting at a Honduras villa where Dr. William Wood Gold of Winchester and Captain Imboden were dining with a Spaniard named Hernandez. Jealousy over a shared woman sparked the deadly attack. Imboden was shot while shielding Gold, who was mortally wounded but vowed to kill Hernandez.
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New Orleans
Picayune
William Wood Gold
Winchester
San Pedro
Honduras
Tar Star
The
F. A. Borchert
Hernan
Captain Imboden
Mr. Borchert
Dr. Gold
Imboden
Hernandez
Gold
Mernandez
Lmboden
Cap O Connor Retires After Dual War Service
Capt Stephen O Connor retires after gallant service in the Spanish American War and Civil War. He commanded a picked squad in an occupied city, secured key information, and earned praise from higher officers. His wife Miss Elizabeth Fagan and sister in law Miss Margaret Fagan are noted in the portraits, with a son in the army and daughter Mamie O Connor frequenting visits. The O Connor family resides in Hor and family reside in
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Stephen O’connor
I 10A
O’connor
Pennsylvania
Winchester
Elizabeth Fagan
Margaret Fagan
Mary Ann Haines
Mamie O’connor
Hor
Early 1827 Winchester Virginian on the town’s history
Mr. T Marion Bantz owns a copy of the Winchester Virginian dated 1827, among the city’s first publications. Joseph H. Sherrard edited this weekly the size of The Eventhe Star. News is scarce with ovations and a July Fourth toast by Philip Williams at a Woodstock banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Marion Bantz
Winchester Virginian
Joseph H. Sherrard
Star
Philip Williams
Woodstock
Red Men Elect Officers at Shawnee Tribe Lodge
Officers were elected by Shawnee Tribe No. 2, Improved Order of Red Men, at their regular meeting in the new wigwam. Elected for the coming year: Sachem Edgar C. Hottle. senior sagamore J. Edw. Shaffer. junior sagamore James Smith. prophet W. B. Grubbs. keeper of wam pum J. W. Athey. keeper of records James A. Brown. aesistant Oscar Athey. Keeper of wigwam W. B. Grubbs.
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Sachem
Edgar C. Hottle
Sagamore
J. Edw. Shaffer
James Smith
Prophet
W. B. Grubbs
Wampum
J. W. Athey
James A. Brown
Aesistant
Oscar Athey
Wigwr
Informal Reception Honors Mr Russell and Family
Last evening Mr IL W Russell and family on West Amherst Street were honored by many informal visitors including Prof Gray of the University of Va and Prof Converse of John Hopkins. The gathering became an informal reception with a delightful time and a luncheon was served.
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Russell
IL. W. Russell
West Amherst Street
Prof. Gray
University of Va
Prof
Converse
John Hopkins
Will Preach at St. Pauls Church at Fawcett Gap
Rev. W. L. Seabrook pastor of Grace Lutheran Church will preach at St. Pauls Church at Fawcetts Gap next Sunday afternoon at 2 30. The church has been without a pastor for weeks after Rev. Asa Richards resignation to Lovettsville Virginia.
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W. L. Seabrook
Grace Lutheran Church
St. Paul’s Church
Fawcetts Gap
Asa Richard
Lovettsville
Loudoun County
Virginia
Remains of Maurice Ritter Arrive by B&O Train
The remains arrived from Washington on the Baltimore and Ohio evening train and were taken to the deceased’s home at 303 North Kent Street. Messrs. William and Chas. Grove and the sister Miss Lena attended the family after the arrival.
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Maurice Ritter
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio
North Kent Street
William and
Chas. Grove
Lena
Southern Oil seeks city approval to build tanks
Richmond official reports that the Southern Oil Company plans to install tanks for oil and other products, expand line capacity, and establish a distributing point for the Valley. Mr. Blaustin notes encouragement, with George White staying on and a new staffer to be hired. a tank wagon will be added after year’s start and buildings could rise soon if the City Council grants permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ja Elsastin
Richmond
Southern Oil
Pade Jery
Blaustin
Southern
George White
Train fire wrecks baggage car near Duffield last week
Heavy loss reported as baggage and express car of B and O train burned at Duffield on the Baltimore and Ohio line. Mrs Bridges of Hancock was aboard, suffering the loss. In Martinsburg Miss Roselle Mercier of Augusta Georgia attended the White Falkner wedding and valued jewelry and presents at about eight hundred dollars.
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Bridges
Hancock
Duffield
Roselle Mercier
Augusta
Martinsburg
Special Train for Wedding Sent To Senator Faulkner
Telegram from Superintendent Boyd of Cumberland Valley Railroad notes arrangements to run train No. 7 from Winchester on Thursday night the 28th. Depart Winchester 8 20 p m arrive Martinsburg 9 p m. Return Martinsburg 11 30 p m. Conveyances will meet at Martinsburg.
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Senator Faulkner
Boyd
Cumberland Valley Rail Road
Winchester
Martinsburg
Special Meeting of Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society Board of Directors will meet in this city next Friday at 11 in the morning. The session is expected to be important with items of deep interest to all connected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Farm bought near Huck's Mill by Samuel Ginn
Samuel Ginn of Relief purchased the Bright farm at public auction for about seventy-nine acres at 54.50 per acre. The land lies near Huck's mill on the Middle road and adjoins property recently bought by Dudley Miller. Auctioneer Hodgson conducted the sale.
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Samuel Ginn
Huck’s Mill
Middle Road
Dudley Miller
Hodgson
Albert Polhamus Recovers From Christmas Day Fall
Mr. Albert Polhamus is recovering from injuries after a fall on Christmas Day that also caused a painful ear cut. He is receiving care and improving with treatment.
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Albert Polhamus
Frog causes derailment repaired in Baltimore and Ohio yard
A frog that caused an engine derailment in the Baltimore and Ohio yard yesterday has been repaired. The incident prompted inspection of tracks and equipment to prevent repeats.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Good Skating Enjoyed by Young People on Ponds
The piece notes youths with spare time skating on glassy pond surfaces, enjoying the winter pastime and the clear smooth ice it offers for brisk glides and cheerful recreation.
New Year's Parade Confronts Street Route Plans
On Monday January 1 1900 a New Year parade forms two divisions from a central point and proceeds via Cork street Baker street Main Monmouth Braddock and Peyton to loop Main street a second time before dismissal. Chief Marshal Heflebower confirms two brass bands and a drum corps will march with delegations from Front Royal and Stephens City.
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Peerenss
High Anne
Cork Street
Baker Street
Main
Monmouth
Many Fine Bass Were Saved At Great Falls Seining
Capt. L. G. Harron of the United States Fish Commission oversaw canal seining from five miles below Williamsport to Great Falls. Despite many holes and nets along the route, the effort recovered thousands of bass and other fish, with 4 236 small mouth black bass and 8 850 total fish saved before release.
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L. G. Harron
United States Fish Commission
Fish Commission
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Great Falls
Hagerstown Herald
Williamsport
Harron
Incan MT System Delayed by Pole Shortage
Work continues at the plant despite a delay caused by late pole deliveries. Last night workers prepared to set steam pipes and more men are expected to join the crew.
George Jones of Millwood and his fox hunter in town
Mr. George Jones of Millwood was seen in town today with his fox hunter, attracting local attention.
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George Jones
Millwood
First Ice Harvest Noted For Virginia Leader
The Baltimore Sun highlights Hon. Edward C. Jordan of Frederick County as the first to begin ice harvesting this season. It notes his Jordan's White Sulphur Springs hotel and he reports thick ice over four inches, possibly eight with continued cold. Pallbearers at Mt Hebron obituary include J. Madison Spurr, Henry Markell, William Slagle, James Collins, Edward Spellman, and Vernon B. Garton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Baltimore Sun
Sun of
Virginia House of Delegates
E. C. Jordan
Sun
Virginia
Jordan
Braddock St
M. E. Church
South
Mt. Hebron
Messrs
J. Madison Spurr
Henry Markell
William Slagle
James Collins
Edwuard Spellman
Vernon B. Garton
Christmas at Chambersville entertains large crowd
Christmas afternoon and evening a large crowd at Chambersville, at least 75 persons, enjoyed entertainment by Mr. J. W. Spellman. T. F. and Fred Rinker and Lee Hawkins played string music. Mr. and Mrs. Spellman served cake and refreshments. Attendees included distant visitors Mr. L. Hawkins and Mr. J. E. Hawkins and daughters from Lebanon church.
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J. W. Spellman
Chambersville
T. F
Fred Rinker
Lee Hawkins
Funeral for Miss Lou Glaize Held in Town
The funeral for Miss Lou Glaize who died in Washington Sunday was held at 10 oclock this morning from her sister Mrs R C Harfords home near town. Rev S K Cox officiated with pallbearers M M Lynch Thomas Harford Henry W Glaize D S Glaize Peter Dinkle and W S Hiett.
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Lou Glaize
Washington
R. C. Harford
Rev
S. K. Cox
Messrs
M. M. Lynch
Thos. Harford
Henry W.glaize
D.s.glaize
Peter Dinkle
W. $. Hiett
Miss Sadie McFarland Delights at Refuge Christmas Event
At the Christmas entertainment held by the M. E. Church Refuge last night little Miss Sadie McFarland daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin McFarland recited splendidly. She wore a pink satin dress with low neck and short sleeves and looked charming.
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Refuge
Sadie McFarland
Benj. McFarland
Miss Neville Buried After Christmas Death
The funeral of Miss Mary Neville, who died at Millwood on Christmas Day, was held yesterday at 11 oclock from the home of her brother, Mr. A. V. Neville. She had suffered months with a complication of illnesses.
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Mary Neville
Millwood
A. V. Neville
Miss Neville
Mrs. J R Crawford and Son Visit Miss Lydia Chapman
Mrs. J R Crawford and her son from Harrisonburg are visiting Miss Lydia Chapman on Main Street. The note records a social call and lists the participants and location in local society terms.
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J. R. Crawford
Marshal
Harrisonburg
Lydia Chapman
Main Street
Harloe to Lead Packsville Coal Company Charter Meeting
W. E. Harloe, president of the Harloe Bloes Rice Coal and Iron Co, in town to finalize papers for a Packsville Pa meeting tomorrow. The firm plans a permanent organization, officers, charter under West Virginia law, and yearlong work plans after months of investigations in the Gainesboro coal belt.
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W. E. Harloe
Harloe Bloes-Rice Coal & Iron Company
Gainesboro
Pecksville
West Virginia
Invitation for Ladies Bazar Meeting at Friendship Fire Hall
All ladies interested in the Friendship Fire Company bazar are asked to meet at the hall tomorrow night at 8 o clock to discuss arrangements. The invitation extends to all who may support the company interests and the bazar's success.
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Friendship Fire Company
Here to Stay Weather Keeps Cold Longer Than Expected
The piece notes persistent cold weather and warns it will remain longer than desired, stressing the chill is here to stay beyond initial expectations.
Burton and Shade to Wed in North Frederick
In North Frederick Mr. E. Ross Burton will wed Miss Margaret Ellen Shade. The ceremony will be conducted by Rev. John H. Parlett in the county.
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E. Ross Burton
Margaret Ellen Shade
North Frederick
John H. Parlett
Calendar presentation from Mr C J Fischer of Armour & Company
Mr C J Fischer of Armour Company Washington presents a beautiful 1900 calendar. The card likens the calendar to an art collection and highlights the firm's prominence in meat packing.
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C. J. Fischer
Washington
Armour & Company
Modder River Front Notes and Local Visits In Town
Fragmented wartime and social items show General Methuen entrenched at Modder River with lyddite shells against the Boers. Benjamin McFarland and family visit Mrs. William Orndorff at Nineveh. County Clerk Cartmell notes the 119th marriage license for 1899. Snow falls as Misses McCormick arrive in town.
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General Methuen
Modder River
Caps Colony
Benjamin, McFarland
William Orndorff
Nineveh
Cartmell
Iss
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Wm. W. Gold
Capt. O'Connor
Will
Southern Oil Company
Alakes
Marshal Heffiebower
Sue
Miss Glaize
Harloe-Bloes-Rice Coal & Iron Company
Packsville, PA
Johny Huber
Sephonae City
Vieted
Mis
Bury
McCormick
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