Electric railway expansion eyed from Bluemont to Winchester
Report indicates a definite movement to build an electric railway eastward from Bluemont Loudoun County through Berryville to Winchester with a survey completed. The Winchester and Washington City Railway Company would operate the line under its charter while continuing to supply power to towns and mills, possibly increasing demand as Millville expands capacity.
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Bluemont
Loudoun County
Winchester
Berryville
Clarke County
Washington-Bluemont
Southern Railway
Mghenandoah River
iMe
Jefferson County
W. Ve
Millville
Dotal Company
Fac
Washington
Winchester and Washington City Railway Company
Surprise Party Lights Up Gerardstown Home
A surprise party for Henry P. Busey was hosted in Gerardstown on February 14. Attendees included Adair Busey, Agnes Busey, Mary Morgan, Josephine Morgan, Maggie Boyles, Lulu Boyles, Lillie Busey, Cora Busey, Mary Anderson, Sister Derward Busey, Clifford Boyles, Guvnn Morgan, John Anderson, Harry Pitzer, William Pitzer, Floyd Walker, Grove Busey, Derward Busey, and Derward Busey of near Martinsburg. The guests traveled home smiling after an enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Busey
Adair
Agnes Busey
Mary
Josephine Morgan
Maggie
Lulu Boyles
Lillie
Cora Busey
Gerardstown
Mary Anderson
Derward Busey
Clearbrook
Clifford Boyles
Guvnn Morgan
John Anderson
Harry
Wiliam Pitzer
Floyd Walker
Grove
Martinsburg
Wm. Perry Earns Cadetship to West Point
Senator C. W. Watson announces William P. Craighill Perry of Charles Town West Virginia has been appointed a cadet at the United States Military Academy. Perry, a Shenandoah Valley Academy graduate from Winchester, is grandson of the late Gen. William P. Craighill and nephew of Maj. William E. Craighill of the U S Army.
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C. “W. Watson
Wiliam P. Craighill Perry
Tayloe Perry
Charlestown
W. Va
United States Military Academy
Shenandoah Valey Academy
Winchester
Granson
William P. Craighill
William £. Craighill
United States Army
Miss Lena Jackson Visits Washington Today
Miss Lena Jackson traveled to Washington today in what appears to be a routine social or personal trip. No additional events or affiliations are noted in the readable text.
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Lena Jackson
Washington
Cacapan Power Company Sells Berkeley Springs Plant
A Martinsburg message reports the Cacapan Power Company sold its Berkeley Springs plant on Cacapan Creek to the Winchester and Washington City Railway Company. The price is not disclosed. The buyers also own a Shenandoah River plant and other facilities. They reportedly will not raise rates for rights and power in Great Cacapon Berkeley Springs and Hancock Maryland.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Cacapan Power Company
Berkeley Springs
Cacapan Creek
Winchester and Washington City Railway Company
Shenandoofi River
Cacapon
Hancock, Md
Mrs Merrifield Remains Very Sick in Baltimore
Mrs Merrifield continues to be gravely ill in Baltimore as her sister Mrs Alexander Weld suffers a severe stroke. Mrs Lumley left Baltimore with no improvement reported and may be summoned back at any time. Another sister Mrs A A Holder of Durham North Carolina assists in nursing.
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James J. Lumley
Baltimore
Alexander Weld
A. A. Holder
Durham, N. C
Merrifield
Friends Help Free Witt After Court Conviction
Frank Robinson colored was arrested on a coal theft claim by Agent T B Patton of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Unable to convict on coal stealing, he was found guilty of trespassing, fined $5 and costs totaling $6.50, and held in the lockup until friends posted bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Robinson
T. B. Patton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Robinson
Friends
Strong gains in stock market temper steadies later trade
New York stock list shows firm gains across most issues with profit taking after half an hour. Steel stocks rise on news of J P Morgan recovering from indigestion in Cairo. American stocks in London mixed while curb prices hold steady. Cotton and grain futures quoted with declines in late session. Amyl-Kijo Chemical ad letter from Winchester, Virginia included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. P. Morgan
Cairo
Egypt
London
Richmond to Host State Horticultural Convention
The Virginia State Horticultural Society board votes to hold its next annual convention and fruit exhibit in Richmond starting January 1 1914. Lancaster attendees from Lynchburg left the meeting undecided on a venue with Winchester and Frederick County inviting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Richmond
Lynchburg
Winchester
Frederick County
Eggs Fall to 19 Cents in Chicago Markets
Fresh eggs sell for 19 cents in Chicago, the lowest price in twenty years for this season. Markets have been flooded with thousands of cases, driving a three cent price break as unusually mild western weather boosts receipts.
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Chicago
Mrs Eliza Aivery Called By Death
Mrs Eliza Aivery aged 62 died at 2 30 this morning in her Hable building apartment She is survived by three daughters Lizzie Newlin Effie Newlin and Edna Pitcock all of this county Two sisters and one brother survive The funeral will be held at the United Brethren Church with interment at Memorial Church Lamps county.
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Eliza ‘Aivery
Hable
Aivery
Lizzie Newlin
Effie Newlin
Edna Pitcock
United Brethren Church
Memorial Church
Lamps
Electric Plant Damaged in Charlottesville Power Loss
Charlottesville suffered a blackout after two flywheels burst at the electric light plant partly owned by Mr. John Livers. The damage to the powerhouse was about 30000 dollars. Repairs were rushed and the city was lit up again at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
John Livers
Fred. 8. Anderson
Winchester
Paralysis Takes Daniel Stickley
Daniel E Stickley a noted Confederate veteran from the Strasburg area Shenandoah county died after a severe stroke aged 69 He was one of four brothers in the Confederate army and leaves a twin brother G W Stickley several half brothers and a half sister Rev J D Hamaker conducted the funeral services.
Vogeurs Minstrels In Town Parade And Concert
Vogel’s Minstrels arrived in town this morning and performed a street parade and an excellent concert at noon at the Auditorium tonight they will give another show bringing lively music and entertainment to local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogel
Minstrels
Shawnee Tribe Meets February 18 At Wigwam
All members of Shawnee Tribe No 2 I O M are urged to attend the wigwam on Tuesday night February 18 at eight o'clock sharp. Goff M Cooper is the Sachem.
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I. O
Wigwam
Goff M. Cooper
Sachem
Rail firemen strike arbitration set after conference
Eastern railroads and firemen agree to arbitrate the dispute under the Erdman act. Judge Knapp and Labor Commissioner Hanger to oversee. Albert Phillips and W P Atterbury named as representatives for firemen and railroads respectively. Conference to be public. Continued on page.
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The
Star
New York
Eastern Failroads
Chicago
Martin A. Knapp
Congress
W. P. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Judge Knapp
Mr. Grant Buys Fourteen Horses
Mr. Scott Grant of Winchester bought fourteen of the best horses at the February Harrisonburg horse market. About 240 horses were sold for an estimated cash value near $40,000, with 12 loads shipped and 14 head bought by Grant. Prices averaged $160 to $175 per horse.
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Harrisonburg
Scott Grant
Winchester
Rev J N VanDeventer Called to Falling Waters Church
Fort Defiance Virginia pastor J N VanDeventer has been named to lead Falling Waters Presbyterian Church at Spring Mills. A notification committee including Messrs S L Dode Sperow and B S Speck will inform the Winchester and Lexington presbyteries of the appointment. The church had been vacant since the death of Rev Dr McBryde several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. VanDeventer
Fort Defiance, Va
Falling Waters Presbyterian Church
Dr. McBryde
Falling Waters Church
Winchester Presbyters
Levy Fails to Stand Trial as Bail Forfeit Is Filed
Papers attaching the $400 bail forfeited to M. J. Levy were filed in Staunton city clerk’s office by Timiberlaks and Nelson for Alpha Harris the wronged mother of Levy’s deserted children. The attachment case will be heard in the corporation court next March. Police admit no clue to Levy’s location amid reports of him in Manassas Capon Road Shenandoah county London or Peru.
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Staunton
M. J. Levy
Timiberlaks
Nelson
Alpha Harris
Levy
Lyllian Williams
Corporation Court
Manassas
Capon Road
London
Peru
Police Lipscomb
Big Revival At John Mann Church
Rev. E. M. Mitchell conducted revival services at John Mann M. E. Church last night before a large audience. The singing was praised and the sermon based on John 11:28 stressed preparation for soul saving. Services are held nightly at 8 o clock in the main auditorium with ample seating.
Governor Mann Delays Commutation Decision For Allens
Two weeks pass since Governor Mann heard pleas for Floyd and Claude Allen. Judge D W Bolen of Hillsville urged a life term for Floyd and a 15 year sentence for Claude, noting the governor has offered no public decision or timetable.
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Mann
Floyd
Claude Allen
D. W. Bolen
Hillsville
Allens
Bolen
Floyd Allen
Miss McClintic Weds Thomas Evans in Hot Springs Church
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Ida Warwick McClintic of Hot Springs Virginia to Mr. Thomas Everett Evans of Huntington West Virginia. The ceremony occurred recently at St Luke's Church Hot Springs with the bride's family noting strong Winchester ties and prior visits by friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida ‘Warwick McCliintic
Hot Springs
Thomas Everett Evans
Huntington
W. Va
Front Royal Wins Pork Barrel Funds in Public Buildings Bill
The public buildings bill favored by the House would allocate 477000 to Virginia pending Senate and Presidential approval. Front Royal in Warren County would receive 50000 for a post office building including site, and Leesburg would gain 550000 for the same purpose.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Virginia
Front Royal
Warren
County
Leesburg
Diaz Forces Federals Into National Palace
Mrs. Ida Willis Brown, wife of Fred Brown, visiting from New York, is severely hurt after tripping on a loose brick on Market Street. She fell at the Gratchen property area, suffering a deep nose wound, facial bruising, and a severe nervous shock. she remains confined at home as she recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Willis ‘Brown
Fred. Brown
New York
William R. Willie
South Market Street
Gratchen
Calmes
Virginia Gibbs Fritts Dies in Clarke County
Virginia Gibbs Fritts, six months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Fritts of White Post Clarke county, died at home Sunday night. Survived by parents and three other children, with relatives in the area. Funeral held yesterday at Mount Airy home with ministers C W Cassell and W B Dorsey officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Gibbs Fritts
Charles Fritts
Wintte Post
Clarke County
Stephens City
W. B. Dorsey
Southern Methodist Church
White Post
Senate to convene for oath of Woodrow Wilson
President Taft issues proclamation convening the Senate in extra session at noon on Tuesday March 4 to receive the oath of office for Woodrow Wilson as President. Chief Justice White will administer the oath.
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Stag
Washington
Taft
Senate of the United States
Woodrow Wilson
White
United States Supreme Court
Power Trust Case Ends as Court Dissolves Powder Trust
Philadelphia Feb 18 In the United States Circuit Court of Appeals a decision approving the dissolution of the noted powder trust was handed down. Shortly after the decision the case was announced as ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
States Circuit Court of Appeals
Powder Trust
Virginia Weather Forecast: Fair Tonight and Wednesday
The forecast for Virginia calls for fair conditions tonight with a likely clear to partly cloudy sky. Temperatures rise Wednesday, with the northernmost areas expecting the highest increases tonight.
Butter Fat Prices Rise In Market Advance
Ashby Sprint, station operator for Gol den and Company, reports an advance of three cents on butter fat. The gain lifts cream sales as more profitable than butter production, with butter fat paying 39 cents per pound.
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Win
Ashby Sprint
Golden and Company
Miss Maybelle Graves Leaves County for Baltimore
Miss Maybelle Graves of the county departed this morning headed for Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybelle Graves
the County
Baltimore
Madero Poised for Last Stand as Diaz Forces Advance
U S embassy reports Diaz forces near the capital as Madero prepares to defend the national palace. Firing ceases unexpectedly at 2 a m with no armistice announced, while rebels seek the arsenal through sewers amid ongoing hostilities in Mexico City.
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The
Star
Washington
Mexico
Diaz
Hkal
National Palace
Madero
Mon
U.S
Wilson
Meade
Philadelphia
Barnett
Newport News
Guantanamo
Cuba
City
Reb
Fe Federals
Madere
Theer
Dias
Davis Johnson's Father Is Dead
A message from Highview Hampshire County West Virginia reports the death of Mr W H Johnson at his home near Highview at 6 30 this morning He was a well known resident and father of David Johnson a contractor on North Main Street in the area
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Davis Johnson
Highview
Hampshire County
W. Va
W. 8. Johnson
Johnson
David Johnson
North Main Street
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Amyl-Kijo Chemical, Co
Charles T. Rogers
Eliza Aivery
Daniel Stickley
Vogeurs Minstrels
W. S. Carter
Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginemen and Firemen
Albert Phillips
Sacramento
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Brotherhood
Arbibitration
Rev. VanDeventer
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