Southern Rail Announces Compliance in Strasburg Junction Dispute
The Southern announces it will comply with Judge Harrison's order to reach Strasburg Junction by 5:22 PM to allow transfers to the Baltimore and Ohio train at 5:25 PM. The move comes while they pursue an appeal to the Court of Appeals, and follow Baltimore and Ohio’s timely schedule adjustment.
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Strasburg Junction
Court of Appeals
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Baltimore and Ohio Road
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Baltimore & Ohio
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A Eloquent Lecture at Market Street Church
This evening at 8 at the Market Street M E Church lecture room Rev Dr Herbert Richardson of Center Street M E Cumberland Md will speak on The Big Things of Earth. The talk promises humor and thrilling travel insights from Europe and America with an admission of 25 cents. Bond preached in Edinburg last Sunday.
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Market Street M. E. Church
Herbert Richardson
Center Street M. E. Church
Cumberland, Md
Earth
Richardson
Europe
America
Valley Branch rail line given thorough speed test
Expert crew examined the Valley Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The Muskingum private car paused at Harper's Ferry while official parties tested No 59 No 14 and No 19 on the valley run. An average speed of 65 mph was noted with two trains passing Strasburg at high velocity.
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Muskingum
Baltimore
Harper’s Ferry
T. C. Prince
Haper’s Ferry
Winchester
Prince
Old Valley
Strasburg
Robt. Earle
Earle
Valley
Major Conrad to Speak at Tucker Memorial Dedication
Hon Holmes Conrad of this city will deliver an oration at the dedication of the John Randolph Tucker Memorial Hall at Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia during June commencements. Also speaking will be Hon James C Carter.
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Holmes Conrad
John Randolph Tucker
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
James C. Carter
New York
Major Conrad
Conrad
Mr. Tucker
Lee Camp
Richmond
Turner Ashby
Funeral for Mrs. Spencer of St Louis and Winchester link
The funeral for Mrs. Spencer wife of Rev J M Spencer of Central Presbyterian Church St Louis occurred today after a brief pneumonia illness. She was a niece of Mrs E M Scott who founded a $3000 ministry scholarship via Winchester Presbytery. Rev Spencer, known in Winchester, once held the pulpit during a visit to Mrs Spencer’s sister in a city.
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J. M. Spencer
Central Presbyterian Church
St. Louis
E. M. Scott
Sean
Winchester Presbytery
Winchester
Ice plant venture hangs on local capital in Charlottesville
In Charlottesville talks on an ice plant and cold storage including a cannery stall over financing. Mr Elliott says local investors in Winchester could fund the project and urges moneyed citizens to break old habits. negotiations continue despite a hitch and notes of caution from Messrs Walters and Gleason.
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Messrs. Elliott
Gleason and Walton
Charlottesville
N. W. Solenberger
Ellett
Mess
Mr. Elliot
Winchester
Massa nutton Academy to Build New 3 Story Addition
The Massa nutton Academy trustees plan a three story building about 70 by 26 feet for the coming session. It will be separated from the lecture room and include an office for the president a classroom and sleeping apartments to house expected pupil growth. Enrollment stands at about eighty. Reverend James B Stonesifer and Centenary Reformed Church members support the project.
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Massanutton Academy
Edinburg Sentinel
Centenary Reformed Church
Jas. B. Stonesifer
Whist Club Mees Evening Results At Mrs Cover's Home
The Thursday Evening Whist Club met at Mr. Thos Cover's residence with six tables. Miss Nellie Cover won the first prize a hand painted picture frame. Mr Bert Talty won the gentleman's prize a sofa pillow. Out of town guests included Miss Hancock of Albemarle and Mr Talty of Washington.
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Cover
R. E. Byrd
Nellie Cover
Miss Cover
Albert Worthington
Bert Talty
Washington
Talty
Hancock
Albemarle County
Mr.Talty
Social hour at the Houston home on East Clifford Street
Last evening the Misses Houston entertained a small circle of friends at the residence of their father, Mr. EK M Houston, 123 East Clifford Street.
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Misses Houston
EK. M. Houston
East Clifford Street
Explosive Blast Damages Post Office on Fairfax Square
A morning blast in Fairfax Square damaged the new post office building and endangered pedestrians. Rocks and debris shattered a plate glass window, damaged a Knights of Pythias room, and left about $20 in damage with onlookers inspecting the wreck.
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Fairfax Square
Post Office
Knights of Pythias
South Market Street
Gratchen Glove Factory
Wedded in the County at Bageant Home
Amanda Bageant wed Gordon Colvert at the Bageant residence near Albin in a decorated parlor crowded with friends. Two candle bearers Edgar and Luther Bageant accompanied the bride to the altar, with Mary Bageant as flower girl. Rev. N. W. Wall and Rev. Eugene Richardson officiated followed by a wedding supper and serenade.
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A. J. Bageant
Albin
Amanda Bageant
Gordon Colvert
Capon Bridge
Edgar
Luther Bageant
Mary Bageant
N. W. Wall
Eugene Richardson
Public notice of thanks for bereavement
Mrs I M Cooper expresses gratitude to friends for kindness and consolation after the death of her husband. She notes the loss as a sudden, heavy burden and asks continued support for herself and her fatherless son.
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I. M. Cooper
Annual Pythian Sermon at Market Street Church
Winches ter Lodge No. 65 Knights of Pythias holds its annual sermon at Market Street M E Church on Sunday evening February 18 to be delivered by Rev. E Olin Eldridge.
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Winchester Lodge No. 65
Knights of Pythias
Market Street
M. E. Church
E. Olin Eldridge
Jackson's Second Contract for Masonic Temple Improvements
The Star reports on planned improvements to the Masonic Temple on Main Street with an estimated expense of 5 000 to 6 000 dollars. Architect F H Jackson is contracted to provide plans and specifications, and will present them in a few weeks. Jackson has prior acclaim from Rouss City Hall work and is praised by prominent masons. he returned to Washington last night. The paper asks extracts to be reprinted accurately and decently.
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Masonic Temple
Main
Jackson
Washington
Boers Drive Back British at Koodoosberg
A special to Tri Star from New York reports the Boers attacked MacDonald's column at Koodoosberg Drift on Tuesday afternoon. The battle lasted until night with Boer forces repulsed at all points and Lord Roberts ordering MacDonald to retreat. British casualties reached fifty killed and wounded.
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New York
Koodoosberg
MacDonald
Lord Roberts
Morrison brothers trial in Romney continues with limited spectator interest
Special to The STAn from Romney West Virginia reports the Morrison brothers trial still in progress with about fifty spectators in court. Witness L J Heflebower testified for the prisoners and the examination did not conclude until that morning. Arguments start that afternoon and the jury will be charged that evening. Mrs. W S White leaves for a prolonged trip north to visit friends.
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Romney
W. Va
Morrison
L. J. Heflebower
Denny Family Mourns Loss of John H. Denny in Philippines
News reaches Winchester that John H. Denny Private Company L Forty third Infantry was killed in action at Paniton on January 11 during the Philippine conflict. He was born in Winchester about 35 years ago and leaves a wife and children, with his father Colonel William R. Denny and siblings in Tennessee and Maryland. Additional details expected soon.
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John H. Denny
Winchester
Willliam R. Denny
Denny
Philippines
War Department
Otis
Forty-third Infantry
Mr. Denny
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Princeton College
Red Stocking Club
San Marcos
Texas
Company L
Paniton
Colonel Denny
Collins Denny
Nashville
Tenn
James
Conn
James W. Denny
Maryland
Robert Kurtz Sr dies in Deland Florida
Telegram reports the death of Robert I Kurtz Sr in Deland Florida after a long illness He had resided in Florida with his children for years The body will be brought back here for burial He was among Winchester's oldest citizens and a Confederate veteran He leaves four children including Robert I Kurtz Jr and two sisters Julia and Mary Kurtz More details tomorrow
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Robert I. Kurtz
Deland
Florida
Kurtz
Winchester
Robert I. Kurtz, Jr
Julia
Mary Kurtz
In Full Uniform for the Banquet
The Charley Rouss Fire Company and the band will assemble at their hall tomorrow night at 7 30 o clock sharp in full uniform to attend the banquet. All members having uniforms should wear them.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Swartz to Visit Har Today
Mr. M. K. Swartz is scheduled for a visit to Har, with timing noted as today in the local briefing.
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M. K. Swartz
Apd Iyi
Har
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