New Witness Describes Tragedy After Deaths In Blosser Home
Mrs Crummitt, living above L F Blosser store, says she heard exchanges and cries after Grace Blosser and Charles Twigg were found dead. She did not attend the inquest but recalls Grace's room, a thin partition, and hearing the later events from her dining room. Physicians doubt carbon monoxide cause due to embalming fluids and testing delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Koon
Cumberland
Charles E. Twigg
Grace Blosser
Blosser
Crummittt
L. F. Blosser
May Eloisser
Miss Blosser
Front Royal Gets State Bank Charter
The State Corporation Commission in Richmond issues a charter allowing the People's Bank of Front Royal to operate, making it the town’s third financial institution. Incorporators include D. M. Kipps, N. L. Garrison, W. W. Sonner, F Weaver, H. W. Beaty and E. D. Poulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation Commission
Richmond
People’s Bank
Front Royal
D. M. Kipps
N. L. Garrison
W. W. Sonner
F.weaver
H.W. Beaty
Public Auction of Taylor Hotel Furniture Set for Feb 23
For sale the furniture of every description at the Taylor Hotel to be sold at public auction on the premises February 23. The notice lists the items available and invites interest from potential buyers.
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Taylor Hotel
Easter Suit Offers at Royal Tailoring and Cleaning Works
Harry Parsons promotes Easter orders and spring suits with club rates and new samples at Royal Tailoring and Cleaning Works located at 128 South Main Street Dyeilig and Cleaning Wks.
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Harry Parsons
Royal Tailoring
South Main St
Plans for Winchester Military Company Organizing
A Winchester based effort to organize a local military company gathers momentum as signers join petitions. Col. Robert F. Leedy of Luray is expected to organize the unit after formalities are completed, with timing tied to Congress’s army appropriation bill and War Department proposed pay rules for organized militia. General Sale opposes major changes to the bill though open to federal inspection of state troops for fitness.
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Winchester
Robert F. Leedy
Luray
Association
Adjutant General
United States
General Sale
Birthday honors for Charles Broadway Rouss founder of Winchester fire company
The 75th anniversary of Charles Broadway Rouss birth at Woodsboro Frederick County Md is noted. The Charley Rouss Fire Company will host a banquet for about 250 with an orchestra, toastmaster Hes ter Bar and speakers including John G Capers R T Barton and Col Francis J Lee.
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Charles Broadway Rouss
Winchester
Rouss
Woodsboro
Frederick County
Peter Rouss
Winchester Academy
Tree
Jacob Sensencey
New York
The
United States
Internal Revenue
John G. Capers
Washington
Virginia
R._T. Barton
Francis J. Lee
Trenton
N. J
Sale of Valuable Property at 205 207 S Kent St
Public notice announces an auction of valuable property at 205 207 South Kent Street on Saturday February 11 starting at 7 PM in front of the Court House. The sale is conducted under court authority and details include property location and time.
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S. Kent St
Court House
Runion Denies Broadway Fire Link in Insurance Case
William M. Runion, arrested in Louisa County on a warrant charging arson and insurance fraud in Broadway, says authorities misconnect him. He contends he was in Harrisonburg all afternoon and learned of the fire from newspapers, then headed to Louisa, with prior fires on his property noted.
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William M. Runion
Harrisonburg
Louisa County
Carickhoff
Broadway
Ruffson
Staunton
Runion
Louisa
Virginia
John Rhinehart
Runioen
Carload of Fine Horses Shipped to Washington
Mr. Arthur L. Warthen of Warren County shipped a carload of fine horses to Washington. One pair went to Secretary of War John M Dickinson, another was bought by General Crozier of the ordinance bureau, and the remaining horses were distributed among wealthy Washingtonians.
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Arthur. L. Warthen
Warren County
Washington
John M. Dickinson
General Crozier
Ordinance Bureau
One Day for the Cumberland Valley Firemen in Greencastle
The Greencastle Echo-Pilot reports the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association convention may be held in Greencastle during old home week next summer. Greencastle’s Rescue Hose Company hopes to host the event with a one day business session if the invitation is accepted.
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Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s
Greencastle Echo-Pilot
Greencastle
Rain Or Snow Is Due Tonight In Virginia
Weather Bureau forecast predicts rain or snow tonight and a slow rise in temperature Sunday. Capt. C. M. Borum traveling freight agent of the Southern Railway from Strasburg was in town today on business.
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Washington
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Southern Raiilway
Strasburg
Teachers Meeting Shows Strict Vaccination Debate
The monthly Teachers Association meeting in Frederick County and Winchester heard health board vaccination requirements for school children. Teachers warned strict enforcement could close county schools amid a smallpox scare. President Hutcheson urged Virginia compulsory school law and cited literacy concerns.
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Teachers’ Association of
Frederick County
Winchester
John Kerr Public School
M. M. Lynch
Board of Health
Hutcheson
Virginia
T. S. Settle
Settie
Settle
Atkinson
Cool
J. D. Harris
High School of
Married After Revival Closed in Hagerstown Ceremony
Miss Bessie Irvine daughter of Rev A R Irvine and MEO Chorge Wilson were remarried in St Pauls Evangelical Church Hagerstown Thursday night at revival close Bishop A F Swengel officiated The bride sang in the choir and joined the ceremony while the groom sat in the pews The couple walked to the altar and were married to the surprise of attendees
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Bessie
Printing Department Offers Modern Facilities for Ad Printing
The Evening Star offers improved printing facilities with latest cuts and heavy waterproof paper. They invite opportunities to provide estimates on newspaper advertising and sale bills for a lump sum.
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Evening Star
Gate Hills
Will McDonald's Big Sale Announced for March 15
Mr W W McDonald the well known horse raiser announces a big sale set for Wednesday March 15. He urges readers to watch The Star for the advertisement and pills.
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Hvorse
the Star
Front Royal Milling Company Assets Estimated Short of Liabilities
Examination of bank vouchers shows the Front Royal Milling Company facing about 40 000 to 45 000 in liabilities with only around 26 000 in assets. Trustees plan to sell the companys real property in Front Royal on Monday after Trustee A G Weaver released a statement detailing accounts owed at 6 073 14 and wheat debts of 11 176 32.
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Front Royal Milling Company
Washington
J. Www. Welfley
Front Royal
A. G. Weaver
Five Pictures Auditorium Tonight
The program at the Five Pictures Auditorium features some of the finest pictures you have ever seen. Come early and join the crowds for the show.
Thomas Keating in Critical Condition at Harper’s Ferry
Thomas Keating a prominent Parkersburg businessman is dangerously ill at Harper’s Ferry West Virginia. He has not kept solid food for over two months and his condition worsened after joining his brother William Keating and Maurice O’Connor there for a few days. The party traveled from Winchester to be with him.
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Thomas Keating
Parkersburg
W. Nau
Harpers Ferry
W. Vitu
William Keating
Maurice O'Connor
Keating
Winchestey
Carson Reelected President of National Manufacturers Association
William Cars of River ton has been reelected president of the National Manufacturers Association at its annual meeting held in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The body claims a membership representing eighty percent of U.S. manufacturers and is considered one of the largest and most progressive industrial associations.
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William Cars
Riverton
Nationnale Manufacturers’ Association
Pittsburg
Fis
United States
Electric Lighting Promo Sparks Local Interest
A local notice promotes installing electric lights at low cost with wiring already in place. The service is advertised as the best and affordable, urging residents to phone the Electric Company. Mr. W F Augustine of Richmond is spending a few days in town.
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the Electric Company
F- Augustine
Richmond
Fresh Mackerel at Orndorff and McVicans
Market note reports fresh mackerel available at Orndorff and McVicans with pricing or quantity details not fully legible. Product appears as a brief in a local trade or shop listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orndorff & McVicans
First Place for Army Surgeons Freed From Capture
An article notes Winchester as the birthplace of a wartime practice freeing surgeons from capture. It credits Dr. Hunter and Dr. McGuire with advocating the policy, later ratified by Grant and Lee, to shield medical workers and allow humane care amid Civil War battles.
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Star
Journal of Medical Association
Winchester
Hunter
H. McGuire
Stonewall’ Jackson
Hegleston
Confederacy
Banks
Jackson
Hunter HydcGuire
McGuire
Grant
Lee
West Point
Cromwell
Shenandoah Valley
West __Virginia
Itt
Fae
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Mr. Rouss
William Runion
McDonald's
Merch
Milling Company
Thomas Keating Dangerously
Mr. Carson
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