Fine Lingerie Is Devoured by Fire
Fire of mysterious origin destroyed Mrs. Nan E Fletcher Taylor’s wardrobe at 41 East Piccadilly Street. The blaze broke out in a clothes closet while she dined at her brother’s nearby home. James Hardy raised the alarm as flames filled the room. neighbors and family saved the house but all her fine suits and lingerie were burned or ruined.
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East Piccadilly ‘Street
Nane Fletcher
Taylor
Soir
Miller Pletcher
James Hardy
Hardy
Attempted regent murder and turmoil in Russia
A report notes a would be heir to the Russian throne escaped injury after a firing near the throne. Separate dispatches describe earthquakes in Italy causing damage and casualties. A collision near Newcastle, England, reportedly cost many lives. San Francisco police raided Chinese joints arresting many Mongolians.
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Osmmeviteh
Avnarent
Russia
Italy
Washington
London
New Castle
England
San Francisco
Finnegan to Retire After Forty-One Years with B&O
Pat Finnegan section foreman of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from Stephenson to Chester will retire January 1 after 41 years of continuous service. He will be succeeded by his son James Finnegan, a longtime Valley division employee. Finnegan entered railroad service soon after the Civil War era and is noted as one of the company’s oldest and best known workers. Friends extend wishes for a peaceful, well earned retirement.
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Patrick Finnegan
Baltimore and Ohio
Stephenson
Chester
James Fin
Finnegan
Valley Division
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Leap Year Party at New Rick Tonight
Little Miss Gertrude Cooper is slowly recovering from pneumonia. Robert Randolph has been at coachaim her for some days, but she remains in danger.
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New Rick
Gertrude Cooper
Robert Randolph
Mrs Tomlin Dies from Jail Burns in Virginia
Elizabeth Tomlin died at the Western State Hospital from burns received while in Berryville jail about ten days earlier. The case follows her husband Walter Tomlin taking her on furlough and failing to return her to the facility, prompting hospital officials to be notified. The incident was witnessed by traveling attendant Frank Weade and Berryville jailer J M Lupton. Continued on page 3.
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The
Star
Staunton
Elizabeth Tomlin
Western State Hospital
Berry‘ville
Berryville
Frank Weade
J. M. Lupton
Laipton
Special Council Session Tonight Deliberates Sewer Budget
A common council meets at eight o clock to consider a resolution limiting sewerage facilities expenditure to 50 000 with opposition among members and possible alternative measures.
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Council
Common Council
Winchester People Will Attend Ball
Invitations have been received here to the annual New Years ball at the Hamilton Hotel in Hagerstown under the auspices of the Hagerstown Assembly Club. The committee includes J Clarence Lave Alexander Neill Jr Clarence Keedy Charles S Lane Jr and Ss N Rouge. Officers are Vernon N Simmons president Victor B Miller Jr vice president Charles S Lane Jr secretary treasurer Alexander Armstrong executive committee Victor D Miller Jr and Harvey H Heyser. It is likely a number of Winchester people will attend.
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Hagerstown
Hagerstown Assembly Club
Hamilton
Mosers
Clarence Lave
Aléxander Neill
Clarence Keedy
Charles S. Lane, Jr
Ss. N. Rouge
The
Assembly Club
Vernon N. Simmons
Dr. Victor
BR. Miller, Jr
Alexander Armstrong
Victor D. Miller, Jr
Harvey H. Heyser
Winchester
Trimble Weds Miss Herbert in Maryland Ceremony
Virginia Viola Herbert of near Clearspring Maryland and William Hyatt Trimble of White Hall Maryland wed Thursday at the Herbert home. The Rev F W Reid of the Reformed Church officiated. After a trip to Harrisburg Philadelphia and West Virginia they will reside at the bride’s home with Mr Trimble taking charge of the farm.
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Virginia Viola Herbert
Near Clearspring
Washington County
William [ Hyatt ‘Trimble
White Hall
William Herbert
F. W.reid
The
Reformed Church
Clearspring
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
West Virginia
Trimble
Virginia Weather Forecast Clouds and Rain Likely
The forecast for Virginia indicates increasing cloudiness with possible rain late tonight or Tuesday and a rising temperature.
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Virginia
Byrd Law Effect on Christmas Observances
A Sunday Washington Star dispatch reports Christmas Day operations under the Byrd law. Saloons closed for the first time, church attendance was strong, and overall drinking reportedly fell to less than half of previous years. Police arrests were also down across the state. Isolated reports note fights in Martinsville, Burkeville, Wytheville, and Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Ae Bays
Ate
Ho State
Huquor
Martinsville
Burkeville
Croup Fatal To A Little Girl Annie Carper Dies at Home
Annie Carper ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Carper died yesterday evening at Burnt Factory from membranous croup. Funeral will be held tomorrow at Burnt Factory Church with burial in the adjacent cemetery. She is survived by her parents ten sisters and daughters.
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Annie Carper
aTai ‘Per
Burnt Factory
Il Css
Funeral Services For C H Sprint
Funeral honors for Chas Es Sprint night watchman at Union Bank were held Saturday in Mount Hebron Cemetery mortuary chapel. Rev D J H Kern led the service and interment followed in the family lot. Relatives and friends attended as pallbearers Jas B Russell H D Fuller Gharnes Summers Bentley Kern James W Taylor Jr John Crisman.
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Mesars
Jas. B. Russell
The
Union Bank
H. D. Fuller
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
Gharnes* Summers
Bentley Kern
James W. Taylor, Jr
John Crisman
The Great Christmas Jubilee at Market Street Rink
A Christmas Eve celebration at Market Street rink featured a pandemonium of cheer with gifts for all attendees. Management distributed horns dolls dusters confetti and mirrors while children received free slates on Christmas morning. Skating continued late into the night amid widespread enthusiasm.
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Market Street
Christmas Presents and Holiday Tidings at Local Stores
Eastman Kodaks advertised with all prices listed. New Books at Tabard Inn alongside Membership priced at one dollar. Miller's Drug Store features offerings as Mr. Howard Nurton of Rich mond enjoys holidays at Hotel Evans.
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Eastman Kodaks
Miller's Drug Store
Mr. Howard
Nurton
Richmond
Evans
No Right to Jump on the Automobile
Chief Fire Warden J W Sibert urges the public and fire department members to stay off the Charley Reuss Fire Company hose carriage when responding to fires. The vehicle is built for five men plus hose and equipment, yet twenty rode it yesterday, causing overload and a forced stop to prevent damage.
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J. W. Sibert
Winchester Fire Department
Charley ‘Reuss Fire Company
Graichen Plans Erection of 19 Houses in City
The contract for excavating cellars for ten houses at Kent and Cork streets has been awarded to Charles Henry and brothers. Graichen interests will soon award contracts for six more houses on North Kent street and three on South Market street.
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Kent and
Cork Streets
F. August Graichen
Wharles Henry“ and” Brothers
Graichen Interests
North Kent Street
South Market Street
Attractions Attract Crowds At MARKET STRINK WHEE Tonight
Readable listings show a duster party tonight a lemon party Tuesday and a hat and gown party Wednesday. A big mask carnival Friday with zero prizes followed by a New Year’s countdown. Free lunch offered after the carnival ends with Roma lo skating on his head on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Romalo
Funeral services for L Beverley Rixson
The funeral of L Beverley Rixson a well known colored man who died at his home on Friday proceeded this afternoon with interment in the rich cemetery He was 29 years old and leaves his mother Mary Brown and two sisters Minnie Ouw ay of Philadelphia and Nettie Gaithers of this city Deaths due to consumption.
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L.beverley Rixson
Econth End
Mary Brown
Minnie @ouway
Philadelphia
Nettie Gaithers
Marriage license issued for Charles Barnett and Lena V Webb
A marriage license was issued today at the city clerk's office to Charles Barnett formerly of the United States Army and Lena V Webb a teacher in the colored schools. The marriage is to take place soon.
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Charles Barnett
United States Army
Lena V. Webb
Marie Boley Dies of Old Age at Bunker Hill
Mrs. Marie Boley aged about 70 died at the home of Mr. G M Lamon on Saturday evening due to infirmities of age. A former Clarke County resident, she had lived with the Lamon family for 17 years. Short services were held at the home and the remains went to Berryville for interment. She left no children.
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Bunker Hill
W. Va
Marie Boley
G. M. Lamon
Abe Apes
Boley Frank Boley
Clarke County
Lamon
Berryville
Misa Ea Chapman
Frank Chapman
William Clemmons
Trip To India At the Auditorium Show
Popular prices will prevail at the auditorium on Tuesday night the 29th. The ferald Square Opera Company will present a Broadway musical production with a cast of 25 players including a chorus of bewitchingly pretty and shapely girls. Magnificent costumes and special scenery embellish the show.
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V Auditorium
Ferald Square Opera Company
Sonredy
India
Gunners To Hold All Day New Year Shooting Match
Winchester Gun Club plans an all day shooting event on New Year’s day at a south Reservoir boom lot. Competitors may vie for prizes including turkeys and chickens. The match starts at 10 00 in the morning and runs into the afternoon, with high interest from sportsmen promising a successful event.
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Winchester Gun Club
Reservoir Ta
Crapfaze Ends In Negro's Death Near Harpers Ferry
William Johnson killed Robert Washington in a quarrel over a craps stake early Christmas morning at Millville near Harpers Ferry. Washington, 35, from Piedmont West Virginia, fought with a razor as Johnson fired through a door from outside, killing him instantly. Lanire Briggs jailed Johnson awaiting grand jury action.
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William Johnson
Robert Washington
Millville
Harpers Ferry
Piedmont
W. Va
Johnson
Washington
Joshpon
Lanire Briggs
Haddox's Ad Promises Low Prices on Clothes and Shoes
A brief sale notice touts Haddox's as a place to buy clothing and shoes at nearly personal prices with Protiva offered as well.
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Haddox's
Christmas Music at Christ Care and Morning Service
Christmas day program at Christ Care featured a Protestant hymn service with processional and hymns including It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Angels from the Realms of Glory. Solo by Douglas Williams highlighted morning events. Evening prayers included the anthem Lofty, Cone Ye Lowly.
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Christ Protestant Bop
Belle G. Main
Gram
Sullivan
Battman
Shepherds
Douglas Williams
Evening Prayer Choir
Pope Pius X Suffering from Gouty Conditions
Rome reports Vatican communications say Pope Pius X is suffering a gouty condition. The brief bulletin notes his health remains a matter of concern while death list rumors circulate in Washington and Italy.
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Rome
St. Leat
Vatican
Father
A. Rela
Gro
Washington
Italy
Christmas Notes from Middletown and Nearby
Christmas notes report residents visiting relatives in Baltimore Maryland and nearby towns. Several families including the Utterback Harris and Hales households plan holiday gatherings with relatives in Virginia and Illinois.
Sale of Real Estate Deed Admitted in City Clerk Office
A deed was admitted to the city clerk's office for a lot 55 feet on the east side of the pike. The parties named are PP. Whitacre and W. M. Alexander. The stated consideration is 85.
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Whitacre
W . M. Alexander
Tik Pike
Mrs Cannon Ill in Bebee Letter Reaches Town
A garbled note from Bebee Arkansas mentions Mrs Thomas Cannon who has been very ill for the past two days. Her sister Mrs Cosk of this city plans to visit with her for a time.
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Nannie Taylor
Pat Finnegan
Popu
Mrs. Tomlin
Wm. Hl. Trimble
Miss Herbert
Weather Forecast
Byrd-Law
C. H. Sprint
F. A. Graichen
Market Strink
Martinsburg
Negro
Christ Care
Middletown
Utterback
Joseph Week
Mra. Bilen
Hat Harris
Mary Bird Lanick
Baltimore, Md
Middleton
More, Md
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