Cake walk restricted by Clarke health board in Berryville
The Board of Health orders a semi quarantine to keep colored attendees from Winchester away from Berryville tonight for a cake walk at Winston Hall. Guards on all roads will deter travel both to and from the event to prevent contagion amid smallpox concerns and enforce isolation of Clarke county's gathering.
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Winston Hall
Berryville
Winchester
Clarke County
Board of Health
Clarke
Wintering in Florida for Diffenderfers
Mrs. John W. Diffenderfer of East Leicester Street plans a Florida winter with her husband, who has worked for months on a large Jacksonville building contract. The couple, long-time residents here, previously lived in Florida and recently sold a fine orange grove near Orlando.
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John W. Diffenderfer
East Leicester Street
Florida
John W Diffenderfer
Diffenderfer
South
Jacksonville
Orlando
Death of Mr B Hardy in Pennsylvania
Mr Charles J F Hardy of this city reports the death of his brother Mr B Hardy at Benderaville Pa last Wednesday. Death caused by paralysis. He was 67. Survived by brother J F Hardy and sisters Mrs Joanna Hardy Martinsburg W Va and Mrs Rebecca Dailey Berkeley County W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
Charles J. F. Hardy
B. Hardy
Benderaville
J. F. Hardy
Joanna Hardy
Martinsburg
W. Va
Rebecca Dailey
Berkeley County
Runaway Wrecks Grocery Store On the Pike Near Gainesboro
A wagon runaway disrupted a Whitacre grocery delivery near Gainesboro on Saturday night. The team bolted after unloading a trunk, scattering flour nails cakes and merchandise for over a mile. Only the wagon running-gear and the horses remained upon arrival home with Mr Whitacre retrieving some goods along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesboro
H. P Whitacre
Whitacre
Counhy
Winchester
Mr. Whitacre
Jury hangs in the Henry case in city court
In Rouss City Hall the jury failed to reach a verdict after nearly two hours of deliberation in the Commonwealth case against Harry M Henry charged with larceny from Charles F Giffin. The vote stood eight for acquittal and four for conviction.
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The
Commonwealth Wa
Harry M. Henry
Aeum
Monoey
Charles F. Giffin
Commonwealth
Harry M.henry
Corporation Court
William M. Atkinson
Rouss City Hall
Messrs
C. W. Heneell
H. Hable
B. R. Jones
M. T. Reed
RK. T. Bryarly
T. H
Giffie
Henry
Giffin
Harry R. Kern
R. E. Byrd
Kern
Madison Lodge to Install New Officers Next Monday
Madison Lodge No. 6 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows met in the Haddox building on north Main street for the last time this year. The next meeting will be Monday night January 4 1904 when officers elected earlier will be installed as the lodge closes the most prosperous year in Winchester with about a hundred new members and the largest secret organization in the city.
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Madison Lodge No. 6
Order of Odd Fellows
Haddox
North Main Street
Madison Lodge
Winchester
Newsy Notes From Cedar Grove
Dec 29 report from Cedar Grove notes Martin family moving to Martinsburg for winter. Massillon Ohio resident Nueatetter visits Elisha Fries. Meears Miller and Joseph Hancher return home for Christmas break. Rev Irvin of Washington DC conducts revival meetings at the M E Church. Young people plan to welcome in the new year at Elisha Fries home.
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Martin
Martinsburg
Nueatetter
Massillon
Ohio
Elisha Fries
Meears, Miller
Joseph Hancher
Irvin
Washington, D. C
M. E
Episcopalians Plan Watch Night Observation
Miss Hattie Henry hosted a large social at her South Winchester residence last night. Guests enjoyed refreshments, games, and music in what was described as one of the most enjoyable events of the season.
Care a Cold in One Day Hot Remedy Ledger Offer
An ad notes a hot remedy promising cure in one day with E W Groves signature on each bottle. It advertises ledger and journal sales near the post office with a seven dollar price for a windows filled item.
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E.W. Groves
Marriage Licenses Issued for Two Clarke Frederick Couples
A marriage license was issued this afternoon in Berryville Virginia for Miss Hattie Russell of Clarke County to Mr. David Willey of Frederick County. They plan to wed tomorrow morning at nine at the bride’s home with Rev. J. M. Green presiding. Another license was issued to Mr. Harvey Conner of Frederick and Miss Estelle Carroll of Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Tax
Church Street
Berryville
Hattie Russell
Clarke County
David Willey
Frederick County
J. M. Green
Harvey Conner
Estelle Carroll
Clarke
Mr Daniel Conrad Attends Martinsburg Dance at Boydville
Mr Daniel B. Conrad of the Tag Evening Star staff went to Martinsburg West Virginia yesterday afternoon. He attended a dance hosted by Miss Sallie Faulkner at her residence Boydville last night and will return to the city this evening.
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Daniel B. Conrad
Tag Evening Star
Martinsburg
W. Va
Misa Sallie Faulkner
Boydville
Conrad
Mrs Wilson Dies in Martinsburg at 83
Mrs Mary Wilson, widow of William Wilson, died at her Martinsburg home aged 83. Her son C Wesley Wilson, formerly Winchester assistant postmaster, attended the funeral at 230 oclcsk with Rev A G Gill presiding. Interment was in Green Hill. Survived by four children including C W Wilson of Winchester and Frank E Wilson cashier of the People’s Trust Co. in Martinsburg.
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C. Wesley Wilson
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mary Wilson
O’clesk
A. G. Gill
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Green Hill
Wilson
William Wilson
Mary Riley
Leesburg
C. W. Wilson
Frank E. Wilson
The
People’s Trust Co
W. L. Jones
Alice V. Wilson
Funeral Services For Mrs Elizabeth Ander Son
Large attendance as Elizabeth B Ander son dies at her son Edward’s Mount Williams home. Services held at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev C T Weede officiating. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. pallbearers named.
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Elizabeth B. Anderson
Edward Anderson
Mount Williams
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
C. T. Weede
Mount Hebron
Messrs
John Woomer
Wm. W. Hodges
Bentley Kern
James Carper
Edward Diffenderfer
Arthur Grim
Market Street Methodist to Elect Sunday School Officers
The Sunday School of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church will meet in the church lecture room tonight at 8 o'clock to elect officers for the upcoming year. Nominations include superintendent secretary treasurer librarian assistant librarian organist and choir ester. Current superintendent is Edward Sartelle.
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Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Edward Sartelle
Ill man Frank Woore in serious condition at home
Mr Frank Woore of this city is ill at his south Kent street home with suspected appendicitis. Attending physician says only extreme care can avert complications. He is a clerk at Henry Baetjer & Company dry goods store and has been ill several days. Found chain Ard Amherst street near City Hall. Reward offered. Dr W Whitridge Williams of Boston to visit aunt on West Water Street.
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Frank Woore
South Kent Street
Woore
Henry Baetjer & Company
W. Whitridge Williams
Boston
Emilie Williams
West Water Street
Christmas Program Shines at Valley Sunday School
The Valley Sunday School near town hosted a Christmas entertainment attracting a large crowd. Teachers and pupils exchanged presents after a varied program led by Superintendent J. Henry Moling and assistant N. Conway. The event featured singing, recitations, and a pageant titled Galilee, with many small performers and a collection for offering.
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Valley Sunday School
J. Henry Moling
N. Conway
Christmas German At Reuss Hall
The Young Men's German Club of this city will hold a Christmas German tonight at Reuss Engine House Hall on West Water Street. A large number of invitations have been issued and society is expected to attend. The event opens a series of midwinter socials and attracts visitors and local young society men. Music will be by the Junior Orchestra of the city.
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Reuss Engine House Hall
West Water Street
Snake killed on Christmas Day near Wadesville by hunters
On Christmas Day C. E. McAloy and George W. Whittington were hunting near Wadesville when they found a copper-head snake basking in sun. The cold had stiffened the snake, making it easy to kill. The reptile measured about five feet.
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C. E. McAloy
George W. Whittington
Wadesville
Public notice on widespread reception and praise
The text notes that the subject has been played in major U S and European cities, praised by public and press as not an experiment. It records Miss Mary Bageant returning home from Gainesboro after visiting Miss Lelia Adams, with a date reference to January 11.
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United States
Mary Bageant
Reynolds Store
W. Va
Lelia Adams
Gainesboro
Firefighters Struggle To Save Mr Brannon House
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star Denaven Virginia December 29 Fire destroyed the roof of Edward Thatcher Brannon's house after a chimney or flue failure. Local wood-cutters aiding with a ladder and water from a spring fought the blaze for half an hour until it was extinguished. Exhausted men clung to the yard fence as the danger passed.
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Evening Star
Denaven
Edward Thatcher Brannon
H. B Nesmith
Debutante Party to Winchester Belle
Invitations issued for Miss Virginia Cabell Baker debut at 9 on Tuesday January 5 1904 at the Baker home on south Washington street. The event is billed as a leading social occasion of the winter season drawing many guests and social attention.
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Virginia Cabell Baker
Alexander M. Baker
Washington Street
Miss Baker
Winchester
Turkey Setting In Mid Winter Proves Mother hen Is Laying
For about two weeks Charles Shade of the county searched for a missing turkey hen. He found her yesterday setting on fourteen eggs, promising a brood of young turkeys in a few days. The timing is unusual for the season as the hen anticipates hatchery by several months.
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Charles Shade
Horror Star Corrects Acid Purchase Claim
A reader disputes a Saturday issue claim that Mr. Lewis bought carbolic acid at Boyd's drug store. Frep 8 Born states he was not in the store and did not obtain acid there.
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Mr. Lewis
Boyd
West Newton men visit Stephens City new homes
Mr W J Cline of West Newton Pennsylvania visits his home south of Stephens City and Mr Jacob Thaller of West Newton visits his new home east of Stephens City both plan to return soon Fresh Goods in our Grocery Department Miller Supply Co
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W. J. Cline
West Newton
Stephens City
Jacob Thaller
Miller Supply Co
Young culprits sentenced to jail in coal theft case
Seven young colored boys were arrested for stealing coal from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yards. After a 11 o'clock hearing the suspects aged ten to fifteen were sentenced to twenty days in jail. Police report a wider gang behind years of depredations affecting multiple coal dealers.
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Justice Bragonier
E. L. McIntosh
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Walter Jones
Jas, Jones
George Martin
Arthur Smith
Lesley Thomas
Wm, Green
Watch Night Services at Market Street Church
Watch night services will be held at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church on New Year's Eve beginning at 10 o'clock. The Epworth League will open with a half hour service and feast led by Pastor Rev. O. T. Weede. No prayer meeting will be held on Wednesday night. Gratton Crawford of Kernstown visited the city. He was en route to Baltimore to spend the holiday with his brother Frenk Ora.
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Episcopalian Church
Market St
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
O. T. Weede
Gratton Crawford
Kernstown
Waka
Frenk Ora
Baltimore
Hild Ote
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Be Galilee
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Winchester Belle
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