Reminiscent Blizzard Drops Seven Inches in Winchester
A heavy storm swept Winchester and nearby areas producing about seven inches of snow. The event stirred memories of severe blizzards in 1899 and the Shenandoah Valley, with drifting and delayed trains. A woman suffered a serious fracture after a fall on icy streets as winds eased overnight.
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Winchester
Wiftichester
Baltimore and Ohio
Harpers Ferry
Strasburg Junction
Cumberland Valley ‘Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Strasburg
EB. Spurrier
Shenandoah
Cumberland
Winichester
Gulf of Mexico
Alabama
Weather Bureau
Narrow escape from gas as stove poisons home
In Vaz Feb 12 Capt J T Griffith and his daughter Mrs Wm Hammond escaped death from gas produced by a La Troibe stove. They became ill before realizing the danger but Captain Griffith reached a telephone and Dr A Y Osborn aided them. Mrs Hammond remained ill while Captain Griffith improved.
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Werryville
Vaz
J. T. Griffith
Ww. M. Hammond
Griffith
Last Chance To See Serpentine Fire Dance at Empire
Miss Clair mont stars in Serpentine Fire Dance at Empire tonight with Winchester high price arresting novelty. Rollande duo offer comedy and a illustrated song by Mr Rollande. Admission ten cents from 7 30 to 11 with first show at 8 15 and second at 9 30.
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Empire Tonight
Miss Clairmont
Winchester
Rollande
Mr. Rollande
Thrilling Pictures Auditorium Tonight
The Engineer's Romance, a highly realistic film, will be shown tonight at Thrilling Pictures Auditorium for Saturday night crowds. If you miss a night you miss a feature. Private sale of desirable farm and stove property offered by attorney for owner. W. C. Cooper farm at Star Tannery, 200 acres, eight room house, store room, bank barn, three tenements, six acres apple orchard, terms available through M M Lynch, Winchester Virginia.
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W. C
Star Tannery
Winchester
The Casino Reels Tonight Invite
A brief notice promotes The Casino with three good reels tonight and encourages readers to develop the casino habit and visit the venue. The terse item emphasizes entertainment and location.
Two Shows Tonight at Empire Arena Skating Rink
Empire presents two shows tonight at 8 15 and 9 30 with skating sessions from 7 30 to 11. Admission is 10 cents with ladies skates 10 cents and men’s 15 cents extra.
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Tonight
Market Street Church Services
The pastor Rev. Arthur E. Sla gle will preach at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday school at 2 15 and Westerth League at 6 45 p m An opportunity will be given at both morning and evening services to join the church by letter or on profession of faith and any person is urged to be present on Sunday
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Market Street
Arthur E. Slagle
Valentine entertainment at Presbyterian church
The Gleaners of the Presbyterian church host a Valentine entertainment in the Sunday school room on Monday February 14 at 8 p.m. Admission is 10 cents. Refreshments served from 12 to 1 and 2 to 3.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Smralt
La Follette Sale Tuesday February 22
A sale event is announced for Tuesday February 22 at La Follette. The note mentions draft costs and attendance by interested bidders.
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la Follette
Paar Eet
Justice Johns Heart of Gold in a Richmond Court
A local judge, noted for mercy, collects $15 in his hat to aid a hungry boy who stole bread for his mother. The piece praises Judge Crutchfield for his humane act and contrasts it with harsh punishment, framing the judge as a model of compassion. It also lampoons Roosevelt and a defamation suit attempt by Mrs. Von Clausen.
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Nemo
John Crutchfield
Richmond
Bbaker
Crutchfield
Russia
Gammon_ Rockefeller
Veing
Witty speeches at the Rouss banquet honor Virginia leaders
The Charley Rouss Fire Company banquet at West Water Street drew a large crowd as Hon. Roy E. Cabell Washington Hon. John Paul Harrisonburg and Hon. James Alston Cabell Richmond delivered witty and patriotic speeches. Maurice M. Lynch of this city chaired the event with a telegram from Hon. Francis B. Lee read aloud.
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Capital
Roy E. Cabell
John Paul
James Alston Cabell
Rouss
Maurice M. Lynch
Charley ‘Rouss
West Water Street
Alderman
Washington
Harrisonburg
Richmond
Francis B. Lee
Trenton
N. J
Lynch
Roy E. Cabbell
Internal’ Revenue Commissioner
United States
Calbell
Lincoln
McKinley
Taft
Roosevelt
Lee
Harrishburg
Indiana
Chicago
Jamestown
Williamsburg
Valley of Virginia
Local Company Refused Franchise in Martinsburg
Martinsburg city council in a special session refused to grant a franchise to the Winchester and Washington City Railway Company to operate in Martinsburg. Officials denied bias in denying the request and said no benefit would come from allowing a foreign firm to enter the local power market. Representatives for the company cited plans for a $100,000 auxiliary plant with Westinghouse to improve electric current reliability on the Shenandoah river system.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Washington City Railway Company
Martinburg
A. Moore
Berryville
D. W. Swink
Wincheter
H. H. Emmert
Shenandoah River
Mother First To Die In 50 Years
Mrs. James M. Painter of Edinburg Shenandoah county died at age 71 after illness from grip. She left husband James M Painter seven sons three daughters and ten grandchildren. The couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with all children present making her death the first in their fifty year marriage.
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Winchester
Frederick County
James M. Painter
Edinburg
Shenandoah County
Grip
Painter
Rousse Hook and Ladder Company Elects Officers
At a Rousse Hook and Ladder Company meeting last evening officers were chosen for the coming year. Captain L. D. Grubb leads. first lieutenant J. A. Foreman. second lieutenant E. D. Baker. secretary W. I I aésistant William Haines. treasurer H. B. McCormac. recorder Lewis Pidgeon. chaplain Rev. William H. Carter. surgeon Dr. William P. McGuire. Also noted are advertisements and local notices about train stops, a big sale on February 22, rental listings, and LaFollette's corn sale on Tuesday February 22.
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Rousse Hook and Ladder Company
L. D. Grubb
J. A. Foreman
Mentone
Winter Spraying Sulphur and Lime For Sale
Mr. Martin Barbour has returned to his home near Wadesville after a week with friends in Martinsburg. He was accompanied home by Miss Maud Stickle who will spend a few days with the Misses Barbour.
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Martin Barbour
Wadesville
Martinsburg
Miss Maud Stickle
Far Rent-T room in brick house at 119 S Kent
Classified note indicates a room for rent in a brick house located at 119 South Kent offered by Mrs. WW Willis. This terse listing names the property and the contact person.
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Kent
R. Willis
Prose Poem by Dr Alderman Praises Southern Rise Since 1880
The piece lauds Dr. Edwin A Rat of the University of Virginia and the South, calling his remarks a prose poem. It celebrates a shift from personality to industrial progress, with a new civic spirit, education focus, and public integrity. The talk notes 6000 industrial ventures started last year and the modernization of the South while preserving its traditions.
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Edwin A
University of Virginia
South
Man
America
Dent
York City
New York
Invita
Alderman
Old South
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Anna Lester
Thrilling Pictures
Justice John's
Women and the Ballot
Roy Cabell
Virginia
James Alston “Cavell
Carbell
Hook and Ladder Company
P.M. Funkhouser
Henry Paution Oo Ie
LaFollette
John S. Solenberger & Co
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