Stock Roasted 16 Death Fire Destroys Brumback Barn
A severe fire at Franklin P. Brumback’s barn in Fawcett Gap Virginia killed four horses and one cow and destroyed the barn and its contents. Brumback attempted to save the animals, entering the blaze twice before abandoning the burning building as flames and heat overwhelmed the interior. The incident was reported as one of the area’s most serious conflagrations in years.
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Fawcett Gap
Franklin P. Brumback
Mr. Brumback
Brumback
Son of Farmer Struck by Boxcar at Work
A man identified as the son of Mr and Mrs Flavius Farmer of this city was struck on the head by a boxcar while working in Philadelphia on Saturday. He suffered a deep scalp wound with six stitches, skull not fractured, and was hospitalized for eight hours before returning home. His parents and relatives will care for him and recovery is expected after a week.
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Flavius J. Farmer
Philadelphia
Young
Farmer
Six Reel Show at Auditorium Tonight
A six reel program featuring Vitagraph Selig Edison Western Essanay and war pictures will be shown at the Auditorium tonight. The selected lineup promises one of the finest six reel shows in weeks.
Front Royal Union Meet Set by Ladies Missionary Union
The Ladies' Missionary Union of the Winchester Presbytery plans a two day session at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church on April 16 and 17. Dr Webster of Hancock Indiana will speak in Chinese costume on April 16 evening and the gathering will include an all day business meeting on Thursday.
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Ladies’ Missionary Union
Winchester Presbytery
Presbyterian Church
Front Royal
Webster
Hancock, Ind
China
Bailey Bros Adds Horse and Cow Feed and Fence Supplies
Bailey Bros announces new carload of Badger horse and cow feed and a large supply of American fence. Advertisement notes wash silk ad on page 4 and references Henry Baetjer & Co.
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Ju’t
Bailey Bros
Henry Baetjer & Co
Public School Funding In Virginia Senate Bills
Details of the general appropriation bill are presented to the Senate and House committees. The statewide agencies face limited increases and many departments see no new money. Education gains include $25,000 added to the graded school fund and a rise to $525,000 for general educational purposes. The State Epileptic Colony receives substantial construction funds as well.
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Richmond
Senate
House of Delegates
Harrisonburg Normal
App
Weather clears after snow as general rainfall hits town
Snow and ice melted away after heavy rain last night leaving streets and lawns cleaner. Forecasts warn of more rain tonight with colder spell likely by March end. Virginia expected rain tonight and colder weather in the west midweek.
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Star Today
Washington
Virginia
toMight
Collier
West
Fire Company Bazaar Closes After Two Week Run
The Sarah Zane Fire Company bazar at the old Taylor Hotel ends after two weeks of steady patronage. Net proceeds are expected to reach 850 dollars. A banquet for the bazar ladies starts at 8 PM with a 9 PM dance. Entrance fees apply for nonparticipants, and the Southern Glee Club quartet performs. Bills against the committee should be presented promptly as they prepare to report Friday evening.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Old Taylor
Southern Glee Club
Fourth Star Course Players Empire Jues Night
Fragmentary OCR reads as a sports item about a course or event called the Fourth Star Course with players and a night session. Names, places, and concrete details are unreadable.
Frederick County Roads Funds Urged by S L Lupton 1912
S L Lupton asks Frederick County Supervisors to apply for state road funds before March deadline. He cites a past board sentiment against further SAFE aid and urges a special meeting to secure the 1912 money and advance road improvements. Commissioner J Wilson of Winchester forwards the appeal to Chairman Clark Cather.
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Cather
Richmond
Ss. L. Lupton
Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
Frederick Unly
St. J. Wilson
Winchester
Clark Cather
Glaize says B&O may trade or sell land to widen driveway
The Star reports B and O Railroad bought land west of its passenger station to widen the driveway. Fred L. Glaize disputed the claim his landowners refused to sell and said he urged railroad officials in Winchester to buy or trade for his land to remove an unsightly building, but no action has been taken yet.
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Star of Saturday
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Glas
Glaize
Winchester
Poetic Volume by Dr Wittem Wood Praised in Winchester
A Winchester reader reviews a Baltimore poet Dr Wittem Wood whose volume gathers poems from major American magazines and new pieces. The poet’s ties to Winchester Cedar Cliff and Cedar Presbyterian churches are noted and his versatile range praised.
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Winchester
Wittem Wood
Baltimore
Shenandowah Valley
Strasburg
America
Scribners
Harper's
the Atlantic Monthly
the Century
Mrs Evans Dies After Mount Hope Treatment
Mrs Margaret Massie Evans of Winchester dies at Mount Hope Baltimore after serious illness. She was 42, married to Samuel D Evans in 1892 and survived by husband, several children, three brothers including Rev John Massie, and a sister. Funeral at Church of the Sacred Heart with interment in Catholic Cemetery.
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Margaret
Massie Evans
Samuel D. Evans
Mount Hope
Baltimore
Evans
Thomas
Catherine Massie
Winchester
Tate Samuel
Margaret Evans
W. A. Fallon
Church of the Sacred Heart
John Massie
Newport News
Jospeh Massie
Frank Massie
Washington
Purcell Striker
Cumberland Valley Railroad
North_ Kent” street
Meeting Here Next Month To Be Big Affair
A meeting of the general committee of the Men and Religion Forward Movement was held yesterday at Christ Episcopal Church parish house after 4 o clock. Reports from sub committees were read and plans for the March 10 convention were outlined. Officials say progress is good and experts will speak on work. Delegates from nearby churches will be invited to attend the convention to extend the movement’s benefits. Additional committees were named for Bible Study and personnel.
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Hela
Christ _ Episcopal Church
Taft Enjoys Making Short Moving Picture Reels
Word from the White House says President Taft has grown enthusiastic about moving picture machines. He spends time being photographed and filmed by experts, with early reels showing Arizona statehood and cabinet meetings likely to be captured on film.
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White House
Taft
Moving Picture Theater
Arizona
Fredericksburg Seeks Change to City Government
A special committee from Fredericksburg City Council and citizens reports an ordinance for a new form of government. On July 1 a city commissioner who is an engineer will oversee contracts and supplies, replacing current administration. A special meeting will decide the plan with little opposition expected. Also a note that Foulke W Brandt may be admitted to bail in New York today.
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Fredericksburg
Foulke VW. Brandt
New York
Roosevelt Says He Will Accept Nomination If Tendered
New York Feb 26 Col Theodore Roosevelt replies to seven Republican governors that he will accept the nomination for President if tendered and will adhere to the decision until the convention expresses its preference He emphasizes direct primaries to let the people choose and cites the rule of the people as a guiding principle The letter is addressed to Governors Glasscock Aldrich Bass Carey Osborn Stubbs Hadley
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Tion
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Powsitle
William EB. Glasscock
West Virginia
Chester Hh, Aldrich
Nebraska
Robert P. Bass
New Hampshire
Joseph M. Carey
Wyoming
Charles 8. Osborn
Michigan
W. R. Stubbs
Herbert S. Hadley
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F.T. Brumback
Latane
Catawba
Union
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Far West
Middle West
the Star
S. L. Lupton
Apts
Real Batate
Ohl
Bible” Study
C. D. Taylor
W. H. Sanford
F. Jolliffe
H.R. Bryarly
Glark
T. R
Roosevelt
Boston
Brand
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