Southern road compliance sparks schedule debate at Strasburg
The Star clarifies that Southern Road complied with Railroad Commissioner Hill's order to adjust schedules to connect with Strasburg Junction, while Baltimore and Ohio faced altered timing implications. If Judge Harrison upholds the decision, the B&O may be forced to hold No. 14 at Strasburg Junction, affecting Winchester travelers and No. 46 connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Hill
Strasburg Junction
Truth and Justice
Star
Southern
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Baltimore & Ohio
Harpers Ferry
Washington
Harrison
American Furniture Mfg Co Expands in Mexico’s Capital
An item from the Herald in Mexico reports the American Furniture Manufacturing Company stores three car loads of chairs from the U S in its Third Independencia warehouse and show rooms. The firm, led by Walter B Hull, J N Bissell, and H W McVicar, relies on American lumber and Mexican workers under American supervision to offer low, high quality furniture across Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Funk & Ray
H.W. McVicar
Thef Herald
Mexico
American Furniture Manufacturing Company
McVicar
Charles
Robert
Kate McVicar
the Herald
American Furniture Mfg. Co
American Furniture Mfg Co
Walter B. Hull
J. N. Bissell
H. W. McVicar
The
Herald
Ada Wingerter Hosts Delightful Juvenile Tea Party
Yesterday afternoon Miss Ada Wingerter hosted a stylish tea for around nineteen children at her parents home on North Main Street. The event featured a formally arranged table with small dishes, flowers, and a generous repast, followed by games and social visiting with several parents and local youngsters in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Wingerter
D. F. Wingerter
North Main Street
Bessie Moling
Hamaline Haines
Eva Griffith
Irene Capper
Minnie Brown
Henry Moling
Walter
Albert Smith
Ray
John McDonald
Harry Capper
Homer Carlton
Harry Brown
The Masquerading Epidemic In Winchester
The article notes about 999 to 1,000 youths ages eight to eighteen masquerading around Winchester last night. Children, in fantastical costumes, populated nearly every corner despite the cold. Older persons were seen also masquerading, underscoring a broadly shared event.
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Winchester
Holiday Dinner Hosts Honor Friends at Streit Residence
Mr J F Streit and wife entertained many friends at their home near town yesterday with a splendid dinner. Among the guests were Rev and Mrs S D Skelton of this city.
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J. F. Streit
S. D. Skelton
Byrd Retained by State in Baltimore and Ohio Suit
The Hon R E Byrd is employed by General Hill railroad commissioner to represent the State in the case against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Judge Harrison will try the suit in Shenandoah county. The law allows only the railroad commissioner to bring the action in the State’s name. Winchester city has no authority in the matter. Byrd’s appointment honors his legal skill and learning.
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R. E. Byrd
General Hill
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Harrison
Shenandoah County
Winchester
Byrd
Knights of Pythias Elect Officers in Winchester
Winchester Lodge No. 65 Knights of Pythias elected officers led by Chancellor Commander Joseph W. Leafe and Vice Chancellor H. G. Hillborn. Grand Lodge of Virginia to meet February 27 in Castle Hall with 80 to 100 officers and delegates attending.
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Winchester Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Joseph W. Leafe
H. G. Hillborn
Wm. R. Hillyard
Hugh B. Striker
W. B. Garton
Henry Schneider
L. B. Bloyer
Wm. T. Hottle
T. E. Parker
Rouss Hook and Ladder Members Dominate City Council
The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company is strongly represented in the City Council. Dr. Wm. P. McGuire sits among leading council and Building Commission members, while H. D. Fuller, chair of the Finance Committee, is noted as a bright member. Both are firefighters.
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Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Wm. P. McGuire
Building Commission
H. D. Fuller
Rouss Hook and Ladder
Mrs Grim Called to Baltimore Over Illness of Niece
Mrs. Geo W Grim was summoned to Baltimore this morning due to the illness of her niece Mrs Carrie Tomilson and also Mr Henry Seal. Mrs Tomilson visited Winchester last summer as guest of her aunt Mrs J W Brubaker.
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Geo. W. Grim
Baltimore
Carrie Tomilson
Henry Seal
Tomilson
Winchester
J. W. Brubaker
Colored society holds dance at Odd Fellows Hall
A colored society hosted a dance last night in Odd Fellows Hall, drawing attendees likely from the local community and showcasing social activity in the area.
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Colored Society
Odd Fellows Hall
Virginia Passes Tax Tonnage Bill For Fertilizer
Governor Tyler signed a bill levying 15 cents per ton of fertilizer sold in Virginia. The measure, passed by both houses, creates fertilizer inspectors paid by the time worked, to enforce sale compliance for about four months yearly. Inspectors will be appointed by the State Board of Agriculture, with one per congressional district, five to ten total. Farmers praise the act as beneficial to agriculture.
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Tyler
Virginia
State Board of Agriculture
Koiner
Department of Agriculture
Hansbrough Elected to Shenandoah Valley Bank Directory
A High Compliment, Mr. S. H. Hansbrough of Tum Star Publishing Co. is chosen to fill the vacancy in the Shenandoah Valley Bank Directory after Capt. Jno. J. Williams death. His strong ties to the town finance scene and proven financial acumen are praised as an asset to the bank.
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S. H. Hansbrough
Tum Star Publishing Co
Shenandoah Valley Bank
Jno. J. Williams
Hansbrough
Creditors Settle With Erastus Wiman Assets Divided Among 63
A decree signed by Justice William F. Gaynor authorizes David Bennett King to finalize Erastus Wiman’s settlement. The assignee reports $8,880.70 realized from the estate, after expenses and fees $6,658.70 remains to be divided among 63 creditors whose total claims approach $918,000. Wiman is praised by friends in the city and is known as a friend of Mr. Rouss.
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Erastus Wiman
Wm. F. Gaynor
David Bennett King
Wiman
Rouss
Water White Coal Oil Offered at Reduced Price
At night time oil burning is emphasized with a sale on water white coal oil 160 test now priced at a reduced rate. The copy notes the same quality as previously sold at 10 cents per gallon and lists D Wixcerter and Son at 302 North Market Street as the supplier.
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D. Wixcerter & Son
N. Market St
Col Avirett Hosts Santa Claus Reception for Cumberland Children
Col Avirett editor of the Evening Times in Cumberland gave a Santa Claus reception at the Times Building. About 4000 people passed through the building. Some 720 pounds of candy packed in 2280 glass tumblers were given away with each child receiving a tumbler and an envelope with a card. The building was well decorated and music was played.
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Col. Avirett
John W. Avirett
Evening Times
Cumberland
Jas. Battle Avirett
Lucy
Sallie Willams
Santa Claus
Times
Back to His Old Home
Mr. S. P. Kline of Lafayette county Missouri visited the office today. A native of the county he once lived near Vaucluse and moved to Missouri 48 years ago. He has been a Times subscriber since 1865 and called the paper a welcome weekly visitor through the years.
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S. P. Kline
Lafayette County
Kline
Vaucluse
Missouri
Times
Directors Meet of Northwestern Turnpike Company
The Board of Directors met in the circuit court clerk's office and transacted routine business. Reports from various members were heard.
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The
Northwestern Turnpike Company
Shenandoah Valley Fair Meets At Noon
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Fair held a noon meeting to conduct business but only routine matters were discussed and no actions were taken.
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Shenandoah Valley
Sick Benefit Payment Made to Ernest Conner
Big payment of sick benefit to Ernest Conner of Strasburg. H R Bryarley & Bro. agents for Security Trust and Life Association received a $140 check from the company after Conner, insured for sickness, fell ill with pneumonia for 14 weeks and drew $10 weekly. The note highlights this new insurance feature.
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H. R. Bryarley & Bro
Security Trust and Life Association
Philadelphia
Ernest Conner
Strasburg
Conner
Pure water white coal oil offered at 7 cents per gallon
Grim and Haymaxer on South Main Street advertise pure water white coal oil 160 test at a reduced price of seven cents per gallon. They guarantee it is the best coal oil produced.
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Grim & Haymaxer
South Main St
Death of Uriah Grimes Near Wadesville
Uriah Grimes died at his home near Wadesville on Wednesday night after an advanced age. The informant notified the death and a service is planned for eleven o clock this morning at Brucetown.
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Uriah Grimes
Wadesville
Brucetown
Brilliant Wedding in Martinsburg Admired by Winchester Guests
The Baltimore Sun reports the Martinsburg wedding of Miss Jane Faulkner to Dr. William White of Nashville at Boydville. The historic mansion glowed with fairy lamps and decor, with nine-piece orchestra and a parlor ceremony beneath a pink rose canopy. Attendants included Lillian Harrison Virginia Fuller Sadie Harrison Elizabeth Hudgins and Douglas Fuller Jr. of Winchester.
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Jane Faulkner
Dr. White
Nashville
Boydville
Martinsburg
Janeving Faulkner
Charles James Faulkner
William White
Tenn
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Harper’s Ferry
American Enterprise
Mr. Byrd
Knights
Rouss Hook & Ladder
Fatlier Bureau
United States
Bismark
N. D
Pensacola
Fla
Baltimore Sun
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