Prominent Merchant Details Bold Attempt to Assault Girl
Eyewitness account describes a 16 year old girl forced toward an alley by a burly negro on Fairfax and National avenues near Berryville road. A passing woman shouted, the girl screamed, and the assailant fled toward Kent street and the B and O station, pursued by a man who chased but lost track. Local identity and victim remain undisclosed.
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Precent
Bing
Fairfax Avenue
National Avenue
Berryville Road
Thad
Weidt
Bess
Pegro
Kent Street
Piccadilly Street
Cemetery Lane
Luray Deputy Clerk James C Weaver Dies
Intelligence reports the sudden death of James C Weaver, deputy clerk of court in Luray, at 11 o clock after a paralytic stroke. Born December 21 1844 in Winchester he moved to Luray early and served six years in the clerk s office leaving a widow and four children the community lauds his education and faithful public service.
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James C Weaver
Winchester
Luray
Page County
Weaver
Carson Lime Co. adds large office and plant upgrades
Special dispatch from Riverton Virginia reports extensive winter additions at the Carson Lime Co. including a sizable modern office and plans costing about 1000000 dollars when finished. Gen Manager W E Carson leads, with J W Dick hired as bookkeeper and stenographer. The firm will move its store operations to the former Mestre Duncan location. The article notes a harsh winter and river ice, plus local visits by Jeff Sargent of Pennsylvania to J A Sargent.
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Evening Star
Riverton
Carson Lime Co
W. E. Carson
Oli Wu
Northern
Virginia
JW. Dick
W. Va
Carson Lime Ajo
Stidogs
Dhoemse
Mestre
Silverton Asy
Jeff Sargent
Pennsylvania
J. A. Sargent
Pretty Marriage Near Gerrardstown
A quiet February 1904 wedding took place at the Ecks homestead four miles south of Gerrardstown. Miss Gallis Eva, one of the remaining Ecks sisters, married Joseph H. Weigel of Keedysville Maryland with Rev Becrst of Inwood officiating in the presence of about fifty guests including Miss Sue Miller and Mrs George Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecks
First Night At Firemen's Bazar At East Cork Street
The Friendship Fire company opened its annual fair and oyster supper at their hall on East Cork Street drawing many visitors despite bad weather. The event features uniformed parade, a bright hall with damask tables, and a crowd of donors and participants. Receipts reached nearly $50 with numerous valuable donations from neighboring fire companies and friends. Organizations including the fire department and Elks are expected to attend over the ten days.
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Friendship Fire Company
East Cork Street
Bazard
Order‘of Elks
Bazar
J.D. Grim
Mir
A Grim
Mrs. Ayes Grim
Russian Troops Drown Crossing Ice on Lake Baikal
A special dispatch from St. Petersburg reports February 19 that two regiments of Pioneers and one of Railway troops were drowned while crossing Lake Baikal as Russia rushes troops to the front to meet the advancing Japanese forces. The loss adds to several prior similar incidents amid haste and heavy casualties.
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Lake Baikal
Russia
St. Petersburg
Evening Star
Lst Ie
Torpedoes Frighten Residents of City
Early evening reports of pistol like blasts unsettled north Winchester fearing a mimic attack near the Baltimore and Ohio station. Investigators found youths had obtained several torpedoes from a railroad yard, placed them on the track, and set them off as a train approached. Police have not yet located the offenders.
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Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
His Foot Narrowly Escaped Amputation
Mr. Gilbert DeHaven of Gainesboro narrowly escaped a severe foot injury at his father’s saw mill. The revolving blade grazed his shoe, saving his foot. the teeth left marks on the shoe and he avoided amputation through presence of mind and quick action.
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Gilbert DeHaven
Gainesboro
DeHaven
Day
Security of Funds Highlighted by Valley Bank Note
The Shensadosh Valley National Bank assures customers their deposits are safe with an emphasis on protection measures for balances including amounts as large as 1 245 000 dollars.
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Fire Bow
Last Rites Are Performed Today for Henry Stephenson
Funeral services for Henry Stephenson, who died at his home Kenilworth in Stephenson county, were held today. The Rev. Nelson P. Dame and Rev. Julian Sibley conducted Episcopal and Presbyterian rites with hymns from a Winchester choir. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery behind a Stephenson burial plot. Pallbearers included Maurice M. Lynch, J. Wm. Riley, Robert Schultz, and others.
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Henry Stephenson
Kenilworth
Stephenson
Nelson P. Dame
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Julian 8. Sibley
Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Christ Church
Jesus
Mount Hebron
Maurice M. Lynch
J. Wm. Riely
Robert Shultz
A. T. Jones
Daniel B. Conrad
Charles Hamilton
A.M. Baker
W. H. Baker
John Davis Stricken With Serious Illness at Home
John Davis, confined to his home on South Market Street for two months, is dangerously ill with a illness stemming from stomach trouble. He has suffered a complication of diseases and grown weaker in the last weeks. His mother Mrs Mary Davis has also been ill but is improving.
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John Davis
South Market Street
Davis
Mary Davis
Purcell Striker Couple Return From Bridal Tour
Mr and Mrs Purcell Striker return tonight from a bridal trip to eastern cities after their Tuesday morning wedding at Sacred Heart Church. Upon arrival they will be hosted at a reception by the groom’s parents, Mr and Mrs Vance W Striker, at their East Clifford Street home. The couple will reside in Winchester.
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Purcell Striker
Striker
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Vance W. Striker
East Clifford Street
Winchester
Flinch Party at The Misses Hottle's
Miss Annie and Miss Nettie Hottle invite friends to a flinch party at their father William Hottle's home near the Old Dominion Paper Mills. The event promises to be a lively winter social with old time songs and piano. Also notes Fairfax College events and a hospital fundraiser mentioning a ten cent ticket.
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Annie
Nettie Hottle
William. Hottle
Old Dominion
Fairfax College
Washington
Martinsburg Firemen Host Cumberland Valley Convention Prizes
Martinsburg West Virginia hosts the third Cumberland Valley Firemen Association convention in May. Invitations promise contests with total prizes of 2000 dollars and potential Winchester participation as local departments seek wins.
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Fire Department
Martinsburg
W. Va
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Winchester
Winchester Boys
West Virginia
Fire Department of
Winchester Firemen
Star Course Draws Good Crowd At Winchester Inn
Despite severe weather the Star Course at the Winchester Inn drew a large audience. Hon. Luther Manship delivered a highly praised lecture that held attention throughout, with the dining hall filled and applause during the remarks.
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Winchester Inn
Luther Manship
Jnn
Knights of Pythias to Hear Annual Sermon
Winchester Lodge No. 65 Knights of Pythias will march to the Methodist Episcopal Church next Sunday night for their annual sermon preached by Rev. C. T. Weede. Lodge members meet at 7 o'clock and all friends are urged to attend.
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Winchester Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. T. Weede
Friends of the Knights
Opera Troupe Stops Here Today
An opera company en route from Martinsburg West Virginia to Staunton Virginia halted several hours in Winchester waiting for the noon train to Staunton. They moved heavy baggage and scenery from the C V to the B and G station during the layover.
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His Majesty and the Maid
Martansburg
W. Va
Staunton
Winchester
C. V
Faust at the Andito dazzles with Porter J. White’s production
The article extols Porter J. White’s grand production of Faust at The Andito, praising the magnificent and bewildering scenery and the ambitious staging. It highlights the visual impact and overall scale of the show.
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Porter J. White
Andito
Empress Dowager China Reported Dead Amid Far East War News
Telegraphs from Hong Kong and other ports report the death of China's Empress Dowager amid Boxer troubles. Meanwhile the Russian fleet at Port Arthur attempts escape but is driven back by Japanese forces with light Japanese losses. Russians claim large forces as war moves toward the front.
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Port Arthur
Far East
Russia
Japan
China
Hong Kong
Evening Star
Canton
New York
Chefoo
Fort Arthur
Aged Resident C A Dinkle Dies After Illness
Berryville Bureau reports Mr C A Dinkle aged 82 native of York Pa died at five this morning at his son in law J W Marks residence in this place after long illness from Brights disease He ran a large saw mill and threshing machine business and was well liked He is survived by his widow and one daughter Mrs J W Marks of this place.
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Berryville
Brights
C. A. Dinkle
J. We Marks
York
Dinkle
J.W. Marks
Yiro
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Gerrardstown
Elisabeth Seriker
Iron Cumberland
Abo
Firemen’s Bazar
Misses Hottle’s
Prudence Points
Harrisonburg
Dan. Willis
North Main Street
Star Course
Faust
The
London
Tokio
Yalu ‘River
Harbin
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