Firehall Oyster Supper Promises Two Week Spotlight
The Friendship Fire Company hosts a two week oyster supper at the hall with bright illumination and a bustling crowd. A parade, music and multiple service tables run by named ladies and gentlemen drew visitors, with notable attention to the cake and coffee offerings and the fortune wheel.
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Friendship Fire Company
Mes
A. Seabright
J. A. Henry
Lewis Legg
George Haines
P. B. Marshall
Annie Trenary
Es Clara Seabright
Lula Boxwell
Emma
Bertie Anderson
Jennie Clowser
Maude Anderson
Clara Braithwaite
Mesdames James Seabright
John Barnett
Robert Goss
Walter Barnett
Aaron Boxwell
Mesdames
C. Ross Barr
Martha Brotherton
Massie
Nellie
Frances Boxwell
Maggie Braithwaite
Bessie Barr
Kate Grant
Mahlon Jackson
William Dorsey
J. D. Grim
Julia Forney
Susie Boxwell
Sallie Carper
John Grove
Michael
Keystone Firemen to Visit Winchester for Bazar Event
Secretary William L. Wood of Friendship Fire Company received word that the Chambersburg Pa Friendship Fire Company accepted an invitation to attend Winchester bazar on Friday and Saturday February 21 and 22. About sixty uniformed men plus drum corps will travel by Cumberland Valley Railroad arriving February 21 at 7 15 and depart February 22 at 6 50. The visiting group will be hosted by the Friendship Company of Winchester which previously hosted Chambersburg guests on Thanksgiving with a lamp presented by Teary Who Tater.
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William L. Wood
Friendship Fire Company
Chambersburg
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Friendship Company of
Keystone State
Friendship Company
Chambersburg Company
Pennsylviia
Express
Friendship Bazar
Young Wife Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Rosenberger wife of Jacob H. Rosenberger owner of Mountain Rose Distillery Rosenberger died after a three month heart illness at her home in Rosenberger county. Funeral at St Johns Church Old Furnace Friday. Native of Shenandoah county Virginia daughter of James Windle. Age 23. Survived by two children two brothers Harry Charles Ollie Windle and three sisters Minnie Nettie Annie Windle all of Shenandoah county. Married September 24 1896.
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Rosenberger
Jacob H. Rosenberger
Mountain Rose
St. John’s Church
Old Furnace
Shenandoah County
James Windle
James Windle. On September 24 1896, She Was Married To Mr. Rosenberger
Harry
Charles
Ollie Windle
Minnie
Nettie
Annie Windle
Firemen to Hear Annual Sermon at United Brethren Church
The Sarah Zane Fire Company will hear its annual sermon preached by Rev. S. D. Skelton, the company chaplain, at 7 30 p.m. in the United Brethren Church. Captain Chas. A. Evans urges all members to assemble at the engine house by 7 15 p.m. to reach the church on time.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
S. D. Skelton
United Brethren Church
Chas. A. Evans
Baetjer Hosts Annual Supper for Clerks at Market Street
Mr Henry Baetjer the noted merchant entertained his clerical staff and friends at his Market Street home last night in his yearly custom a sumptuous supper was served. The write up hints at selling a farm and mentions W Cather 17 Rantz Building as a contact.
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Baetjer
Henry Baetjer
South Market Street
Tragic fall harms Monroe Shenk in Albany shaft incident
The Virginia native Monroe D. Shenk, once involved in a Washington theft case, fell forty feet in an Albany air shaft and faces possible leg amputations. A photo of his mother Effie Shenk and sister, stamped by photographer C. Fred Barr of Winchester Virginia, helped locate his family. His father E. R. Shenk of Boyce, Clarke County, plans to travel to Albany as the hospital treatment continues.
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Monroe D. Shenk
Albany
N. Y
Shenk
Virginia
C. Fred Barr
Winchester
Charles Ellers
Barr
Effie Shenk
Franck Baker
Boyce
Taz Star
E. R. Shenk
Shen
C. W. Bubb
Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railroad
Washington
Bubb
Grace Goodwin
U.S
Heroic Rescue on Market Street Stops Runaway Horse
A daring afternoon incident on north Market Street followed Mr J E Bakers horse bolting from Baker Co yard. Mr Lewis Winkley grabbed the carriage rear, leaped inside and halted the runaway just as a woman and two small children crossed, saving lives.
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North Market Street
J. E. Baker, Jr
Baker & Co
Lewis Winkley
Valentines Day Traditions and Comic Cards Across Now
Tomorrow February 14 is St Valentine’s Day with rush on valentine counters. Many send comic valentines to vent opinions while others choose artistic embossed cards. The article notes ancient French rituals and a US industry employing over ten million dollars in valentine production and more than ten thousand workers.
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France
Valentine
United States
Mormon Elders Seek Proselytes in Winchester
Reported two Mormon elders in Winchester have quietly expanded their effort, leaving literature at homes of leading citizens. They engage in heart to heart talks and small seances, appealing to the hard working poor, widows, and maiden ladies with the aim of converting them to Brigham Young's doctrines.
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Winchester
Brigham Young
Thord
Miss Laila Palmer and William McKinney Wed in Kern Street Home
Miss Laila Palmer aged 17 and William McKinney aged 42 were married at the bride’s parents home on Kern Street. Rev. O. D. Skelton officiated as a large group of friends attended. A dance followed the ceremony at nine o’clock last night.
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Laila Palmer
William McKinney
Paul Palmer
Kern Street
D. Skelton
Rutherford Promises Discount on Victor Safe
A. G. Rutherford announces a favorable discount on the Victor safe, offering potential buyers a reduced price and valued protection for stored valuables.
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A. G. Rutherford
Victor
Dr. J. A. Milburn Becomes Benedicted in Baltimore
Former Winchester resident Dr. James A. Milburn married Mrs. Louisa Pletsch in Baltimore last Tuesday. They reside at 1119 Orleans street and have the congratulations of Winchester friends. Milburn previously worked with J. C. Wheat and later established a West Water street business before moving to Baltimore in 1900 to join a thriving enterprise. He also served as an executive officer of the local Knights of Pythias lodge.
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James A. Milburn
Baltimore
Louisa Pletsch
Orleans Street
Winchester
Milburn
J. C. Wheat
North Main Street
R. W. Stone
West Water Street
Lodge of
Knights of Pythias
Crippled Sister Emma Lewis Dies Following Brother
Emma Lewis 13, crippled, dies at Stephens City home after brother Julian Lewis, also crippled, died weeks earlier. Survivors include widowed mother, one sister, three brothers. Funeral at home Saturday a.m. conducted by Rev. H. A. Brown, burial Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester.
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Hugh KK. Lewis
Stephens City
Emma Lewis
Julian Lewis
Stover Lewis
Winchester
H. A. Brown
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Queen Lenora Fortune Teller at Dr Love's Building
Removed to 27 West Water Street the eminent Baltimore medium Queen Lenora offers life readings from cradle to grave. She assesses love courtship separated friends and business matters. Readings 25c 50c and 1.00 with office hours 9 am to 8 pm ladies only.
Wedding Train Couples Tie The Knot In Lexington
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ran a special wedding train from Lexington to Staunton last night. The couples were Mr and Mrs William Dickenson and Mr and Mrs Robert Leigh Owens. Dickenson married Janet Alexander Prenton of Lexington and Owens married Mary Louise Brockenbrough. Bets Wilson of Charlestown served as bridesmaid. The couples plan a honeymoon in Washington.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Lexington
Staunton
William Dickenson
Robert Leigh Owens
Dickenson
Charleston
W. Va
Janet Alexander Prenton
Dr. Preston
Owen
Mary Louise
Frances H. Brockenbrough
Bettie Wilson
Charlestown
Washington
Handsome Cake Baked for Friend4 Ship Bazar
At the Friend4 ship bazar a cake baked by Mr. James Moling contains a costly ring presented by jeweler Mr. D. F. Hinkins. The reveal adds intrigue to the charity event and highlights local figures.
Western Freder ick farmer dies after pneumonia
William C. Smith a prominent western Frederick county resident and ex Confederate soldier died at The Cedars Gore at 7 30 AM after a severe cold developed into pneumonia. He was 68 and leaves a wife Miss Harris six children and two brothers Dr E S Smith of Columbus Ohio and Thomas Smith of Kansas. Funeral from the house Sunday at eleven.
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William C. Smith
Frederick County
Cedars
Gore
Jack’’ Smith
Stonewall
Chancellorsville
Stonewall Jackson
Mr. Smith
Camp Chase
Ohio
Fortress Monroe
Jefferson Davis
Fortress Monore
Miss Harris
Rappahannock County
E. 8. Smith
Columbus
Thomas Smith
Kansas
Kicked Drummer Out Of Store In Stephens City
A local report from Stephens City recounts a quarrel in W. G. Grove store where a soap drummer forced his wares on a customer. Grove asked him to leave, the drummer used abusive language, and Grove kicked him into the street to end the disturbance. The drummer departed for the station amid excitement.
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Tae Svar
Stephens City
W. G. Grove
Mr. Grove
Rouss Hook and Ladder Flower Tribute at Mount Hebron
The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company placed a floral design on the Rouss lot in Mount Hebron Cemetery to mark Mr. Rouse's birthday anniversary. They were the first to observe this annual custom.
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Mount Hebron
Rouse
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Graphaphones for sale on easy weekly payments
L. E. Rice offers graphaphones with simple weekly payments. The ad promotes affordable installments and calls for quick response from interested buyers.
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L. E. Rice
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Bazar
Keystone
Cather
Monroe
He Is
Boyce, Clarke County
ST. Valentine’s Day
J. A. Milburn
Benedict
Queen Lenora
Jackson
Frederick Farmer
Rouss Lot
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