New Railway Planned Through Two States in West Virginia
Verdonsville West Virginia reports a new standan gtage line will run about 100 miles through Pendleton county and into the southern part of Bath area. Survey work completed and route established for the railway with officials including Y Hite A R Watson Johns Hite Lloyd Batley and R Long named as cot ttdors. Construction planned to begin soon in the Fifth Page item.
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Verdonsville
W. Va
West ‘Virginia
Pendleton County
County
West Virginia
Bath Pier
Johns Hite
Lloyd Batley
R. Long
Collision Probe Shows Carelessness
Government investigators' report on the sinking of the steamship Monroe by the Nantucket has been submitted to the Secretary of Commerce. It reportedly says the accident was caused by carelessness rather than loss of life, and recommends controls on ships at sea.
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Vwice
the Star
Washington
Monroe
Nantucket
Secretary of Commerce
Cireletees
Fife
One Act Comedy Vaudeville At The Auditorium
Richard Manining Co presents a one act musical comedy and vaudeville at the Another Fine Show Auditorium Tuesday night with moving pictures. The show follows a two week return engagement in Hawkins town and draws large crowds at Winchester’s theater. Admission is 10 cents for any seat and the program features Stella Him eright and Ada Newcome amid local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Manining & Co
Winchester
Pauline Hutcheson to Wed John W. Larrick Jr in Auburn Kentucky
Announcement from Mr and Mrs Clendennon Hutcheson of Auburn Kentucky reports the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Pauline Hutcheson to John W Larrick Jr of Frederick County. The ceremony will be at the Presbyterian Church in Auburn at 10 o clock Thursday morning.
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Clendennon- Hutcheson
Auburn
Pauline Hutcheson
John W. Larrick
Frederick County
Presbyterian Church
Larrick
Irs
MRS SARAH P BUCHANAN HARRISON BURIED IN MOUNT HEBRON
Mrs. Sarah Pendleton Buchanan Harrison died peacefully Saturday at her sister’s Washington residence in her seventy ninth year. She was the widow of Rev. Dabney Carr Harrison who fell at Fort Doneson early in the war. Surviving: her son Dabney Carr Harrison of Clarke County near Boyce, three sisters Mrs Washington of Waverly, Clarke County Mrs S S Thomas of Clarke County and Miss Mary Spottshood Buchanan of Martinsburg. Her parents were the late Thomas Hit Buchanan of Oakland and Abna Buchanan of The Bower Jeffer son County West Virginia. The family resided in Martinsburg.
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Sarah Pendleton Buchanan Harrison
The
Star
Washington
B. B. Washington
N Street
Oakland
Abna Buchanan
the Bower
Dandridge
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Martinsburg
Reardon's Special Coffee at Orn dorff
Ip-t McVicar's shows Reardon's Special Coffee on offer at the local shop. The short note highlights a featured blend available to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reardon’s
Orndorff and
McVicar’s
Ip-t
Revivalist Dr Rowland Speaks At Five Winchester Sessions
Rev Dr C H Rowland of Frank in Vac conducted five revival meetings at the Christian Church in Winchester, preaching at morning and evening services and addressing Sunday school and Epworth League gatherings. The evening service was the longest yet, with full attendance and many standing. Rowland will preach several nights this week.
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C. H. Rowland
Frankin, Vac
Christian Church of Winchester
Christian Church
Epworth League
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Rowland
American dentist Rhein dies after suicide during arrest in London
London February 2. Dr Benjamin Rhein the American dentist who slashed his wrist during arrest died today. He had been charged with assaulting a female patient and declared his innocence to the end though fearing the notoriety would ruin his practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Benjamin Rhein
Rhein
Minstrels at Auditorium Thrill Local Audience
The Alabama Minstrels, a color ed troupe, perform at the Auditorium tonight with curtain rise at 8 30. They arrived at noon and gave a street concert, and another show is set for 7 o clock this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Minstrels
Dance After The Play At Amherst Street Home
Mr and Mrs Alexander Barrie host a dance and supper tonight after the play at their Amherst street residence with many guests expected. Mr and Mrs Melvin Green will entertain at a supper party at the same Amherst street location following the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Barrie
Amherst Street
caked,Jr
Melvin Green
Cag
Pead Moling Seal's Fifth New Silk End-Cotton Crepes
Ad fragment notes silk end cotton crepes by Pead Moling and Seal. The unreadable copy provides limited details beyond the product names.
A Visit to Middletown High School In 1914
A female observer describes a teachers meeting at the Opequon District High School in Middletown Virginia dated January 30 1914. The piece praises the building setting and notes the participation of school officials teachers and invited guests with plans for a fuller report on the event.
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HGH
Middletown
Seventh Congressional District
Opequon
Handsome Men High
Ihistoric Valley Turnpike
Pindell Rejects Russian Ambassador Nomination
Washington reports Henry M. Pindell of Illinois declined to serve as American ambassador to Russia after President Wilson nominated him. The president accepted the refusal and named Charles R. Crane of Chicago as his likely successor, while calls over the nomination sparked discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry M. Pingel
Ilinois
Wilson
Russia
Jafid
Senate
Pindell
Charles ‘R. Crane
Chicago
John Myers Plans Rebuild After $3000 Barn Fire
John Myers of a farm along the Front Royal road lost a barn and its contents in a Friday fire. The estimated loss reaches about $3,000 with $1,000 insured. The blaze started in fodder and quickly destroyed hay, feed, harness, and farming tools. two young heifers perished. The barn site near the Dam was nearly new and Myers intends to rebuild near the original location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. John Myers
Royal Road
Bishop Y W Wilson to Be Feted on Eightieth Birthday
Baltimore area Methodists plan a Thursday reception for Bishop Y W Wilson senior bishop of the church. Mrs Harry M Baker travels to Akron to join her husband who runs a large paper mill there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal. Church
South
Baltimore
Y.w. Wilson
Ithe, Church
Trinity Courch
City
Harry, M. Baker
Akron
Ohio
Mr. Baker
Fresh Mackeral at Orndorff and McVicar's Se Near
Fresh mackerel available at Orndorff and McVicar's in Se iar district. Local store promotes seafood specials and daily catches with seafood counters open for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orndorff
McVicar's
Wreck sighted near Virginia coast after loss of 41
Morning report notes a vessel found seven miles off the Virginia coast near 26 miles southwest of Witter Quarter Light Ship. Captain Carléom aboard I. J. Merritt saw the mast 14 feet above water at sunrise. The ship rests in 984 feet of water, keel up, then sank after damage as searchers continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witter Quarter Light- Ship
Virginia
Carléom
I. J. Merritt
Nantucket
Nantucket Tannael
Monroe
Fighting escalates near Torreon in Mexican conflict
Reports from Mexico City say fighting north of Torreon has intensified as 45 000 federals pushfront against rebels. News notes widespread conscription and heavy casualties as property losses and currency depreciation reach half a billion dollars in nine months. General Villa acquires an armored car with machine guns and a searchlight for potential rebel attacks on Torreon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Tor
Madero
Villa
Juarez
Sheet and Pillow Case Affairs at Russell and Green
An advertisement notes a sheet and pillow case affair at Russell and Green. Details are brief with emphasis on a sale or event advertised by the store. Potential promotions or prices are implied but not specified in the readable text.
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Russell & Green's
Ad. Ip
Grand Jury Fails to Return Any Indictments in Frederick Term
The February term of Frederick County Circuit Court opened at 10 am under Judge Harrison. Grand jurors listed include foreman J. B. Haldeman and members A. H. Guard Philip Stade John R. Giffin RL Johnson B. R. Heshman C. M. Ebert J. C. Anderson Peter Unger J. H. Spence and E. Punk-Rouser. Join Myers was summoned, excused. No matters were presented to the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Fudge i Harrison
Harrison
General Assembly
Haldeman
A. H. Guard
Philip Stade
John
R. Giffin
RL. Johnson
R. Heshman
C. M. Ebert
J. c. Anderson
Peter Unger
J. H. Spence
E. ‘Punk- Rouser
Myers
Ex-Gov Beaver Dies in Bellefonte Pennsylvania
An obituary notes the death of General James Addams Beaver former Governor of Pennsylvania and Superior Court judge. It recalls his Civil War service and a famed Winchester visit after the war detailing his reception and legacy. He is survived by family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
James Addams Beaver
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Milroy
Mulroy
Superior Court
Bellefonte
For Sale 32 No 1 Sheep from 2 to 4 Years Old
For sale 32 No 1 sheep aged 2 to 4 years at reasonable price. Contact B. W. Grant in Clearbrook Virginia.
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B.W. Grant
Clearbrook
Jos Blackburn For Lincoln Memorial Commission
Washington Feb 2 President Wilson named Joseph Blackburn of Kentucky to the Lincoln National Memorial Commission to succeed Shelby Cullom. Taft chairs the commission tasked with overseeing the great Lincoln memorial project in Washington. Helen Hammersley returned to Rowing Hill Virginia after visiting the Misses Faulkner on North Kent Street.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Joseph Blackwurn
Kentucky
Lincoln National
Shelby Cullom
Tinos
Taft
Lincoln Memorial
Helen Hammersley
Rowing Hill
Faulkner
North Kent Street
Weather Outlook for Virginia and Auto Care Tips
Fragmented forecast notes a twilight Tuesday period in Virginia. Mentions R. T. McVicar for repainting vehicles and keeping cars looking new. Also references styling advice for a jad waa Cas uncertain in text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. McVicar
Him
Death of Rev Bowers's Mother in New York City
The death of Mrs Matilda A Bowers aged in New York City was reported from the home of her daughter Mrs Charles C Grove. She was born May 12 1883 in Clear Spring Maryland and was widow of Rev Henry G Bowers. She had visited her son in Winchester and had many friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Matilda A.bowers
Charles C. Grove
New York City
Winchester
Clearspring
Winshington County
George ‘Fordt
Henry G. Bowers
Virginia
Maryland
Sse
United States
Robbed Postmaster Attacked Again in New Rochelle Park
Hackensack N Y Feb 2 Postmaster MacMullen of New Rochelle Park was attacked again as a desperate gang fired a fusillade at the locked post office. He was aroused by the noise and the robbers escaped.
Jewelry Robbery At New York Apartment
Three masked men assaulted Miss Ethel Cummins in her New York City apartment binding her and using ether to subdue her before fleeing with jewelry valued at $500. The crime occurred early today and involved blunt force and绑.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ethel Cummins
Charges Against Court President in Morgan County
Proceedings before Judge Woods in Martinsburg seek removal of John H. Phillips Morgan County Court president over alleged repeated violations of state law barring county court members from contracts to sell county supplies. More than a dozen Morgan taxpayers filed the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Martinsburg
John H. Phillips
Morgan County
Phillips
Mrs High Sings Solo At Sacred Heart Mass
Mrs Gavin D High of New York formerly Miss Lillian Riely of Winchester visits Mrs M B Bryant and Mrs Emma Snapp at North Mall street and sings a beautiful continuo solo during morning Mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart among old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavin D. High
New York
Lillian Riely
Winchester
M. B. Bryant
Emma Snapp
North Mall Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
Debates On Williams Act Prohibition Amendments In Senate
Week focuses on Senate amendments to the Williams enabling act for a statewide prohibition referendum. Virginia Anti-Saloon League plans to push petitioning and ballot wording with 26 percent voter threshold. If passed by the Senate and approved by the governor, election could be set with effect in 1917. other bills include rolling stock, equal suffrage, and education issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Delegates
Virginia Ant-Saloon League
A. University Es
Local Basket: Shenandoah Valley Academy Beats RMA
The Shenandoah Valley Academy basketball team defeated Randolph-Macon Academy 29 to 26 at Front Royal on Saturday. It marked RMA's first home loss in two years. SVAC hosts Cumberland RMA Friday and returns to face RMA again Monday, February 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Randolph-Macon ‘Academy
Front ‘Royal
Academy
R. M.A
Cumberland R. M
Wilson Not Lingere Declares Mrs Evans
Washington February 2 four hundred working girls marched to the White House to seek votes for women. Mrs Glendower Evans of Boston asserts President Wilson gave a half promise before the election and now withholds support. The President says the policy must be addressed by the Democratic party, not him personally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Wilson
Glendower Evans
Boston
Robert Kenney in Critical Condition at Charlottesville Home
Mr Robert Kenney formerly employed at the MeVican carnage works in this city now of Charlottesville Virginia is seriously ill at his home for the city. Mr Kenney has a number of family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kenney
Charlottesville
Kenney
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Torreon
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