Loudoun Laborer Injured by Dynamite Blast Near Millville
A blast at the J. W. Baker & Company quarry near Millville, Jefferson county, injures Thomas Jenkins of Loudoun county while he dined at home. His wooden house collapses, he lies between life and death at Dr. Venning’s hospital, and nearby buildings suffer damage as the blast echoes across the area.
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Thomas Jenkins
Loudoun County
J. W. Baker & Millville
Jefferson County
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Jenkins
S Jenkins
Tomac River
Loudoun Coun
Ple
Venning
Mr Harry Kremer dies in the far west
A Winchester man Mr John F Kremer received word that his brother Mr Harry Kremer once of Winchester died suddenly of apoplexy in Elkin South Dakota last Sunday Funeral held Tuesday in South Dakota Kremer 36 born in Winchester Survived by mother Mrs Henrietta Kremer six brothers George W Charles P Luther John F Thomas Willie and three sisters Mollie Edith and Etta all of Winchester The death followed a swift illness the physician cited apoplexy.
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Winchester
John F. Kremer
Harry Kremer
Elkin
South Dakota
John C. Kremer
Henrietta Kremer
Messrs
George W
Charles P
Luther
John F
Thomas
Willie Kremer
Mollie Kremer
Edith Cornwell
Etta Kremer
Kremer
Reverend Kern Returns After Endowment Drive in Harrisonburg
Rev. D. H. Kern of Winchester spent 36 hours in Harrisonburg at the request of Randolph Macon College president Dr. Big Blackwell. He raised 5 200 toward an 80 000 endowment for the college chair of modern languages and collected 50 extra dollars. The drive aimed to cover 10 000 in additional funding to complete the fund.
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Star
Harrisonburg
Daily News of Today
D. H. Kern
Winchester
J. W. Duffy
Ashland
Randolph- Macon
Kern
Randolph-Macon
Warren Davis Pocket Picked in Washington Incident
Warren Davis of Washington and former Front Royal resident, secretary to Representative Lassiter, reports his wallet was picked by a stranger at the corner of Fourteenth and Euclid streets in northwest Washington. The thief took $10, receipts, and papers after a several minute talk.
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Warren Jefferson Davis
Washington
Lassiter
Virginia
Fourteenth
Euclid
How The B and C Reduced Expenses
The Cumberland Times reports the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad cut traffic and working forces to lower operating costs seeking higher year end profits. It notes engines laid off, few trains running, and four breakdowns on the Parkersburg branch with many locomotives awaiting overhaul and repair.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cumberland Times
Parkersburg
Fitzgeald
Young People Wed In The County
Burnt Factory Jan 2 Mr Bent ley Carter and Miss Ella Besier both of this slide were married on Monday. They will make their home in the county. Mr Carter is employed at the Virginia Woolen Mills at present. Dancing prizes play parties and masquerading parties have been the chief amusements for the young folks during the holidays. The road commissioners and supervisors of Clarke and Frederick counties have advertised for bids for the erection of a new foot bridge across the Opequon at this place in place of the old one which broke down some time ago. Misses Lulu and Julia Jackson Merry Spitler spent New Years day at the hospitable home of Mr W L McDonald Mr and Mrs Charles Tanquars entertained Mr T Hoffman Mr J D Wright and Mr and Mrs W T Hoffman at dinner on last Wednesday.
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Bentley Carter
Ella Besier
Carter
Virginia Woolen Mills
Clarke
Frederick Counties
Opequon
Lulu
Julia Jackson
Merry Spitler
W. L. McDonald
Charles Tan
Berlin Tailoring Parlor Near Williams Building
The Berlin Tailoring Parlor plans to open on or about January 15, 1908 in the Williams building on West Piccadilly Street, beside H. W. Clowe the jeweler.
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Berlin
Williams
W.piccadilly Street
H.W. Clowe
Attempted arson targets Funk warehouse in alley
Mr. J N Funk of Punk & Son narrowly escaped a deliberate fire at the rear warehouse behind his store between 8 and 9 pm. A lit match was slipped under the gate, the incendiary fled, and investigators found no trace of the culprit though prowlers were seen nearby.
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Mr. Funk
Funk
Mr. Turtle's Father Is Dead In Westminster Maryland
Intelligence reports the death of Thomas Turtle a lifelong Westminster Md resident aged about 70 after a long illness. He leaves a widow four sons and three daughters including Harry J Turtle of Winchester superintendent of Winchester Gas Company. Funeral was held this afternoon with Mr and Mrs Turtle of this city in attendance.
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Winchester
Thomas Turtle
Westminster
Harry J. Turtle
Winchester Gas Company
Turtle
Song
Harry J. Turfle
George, William and Charles Turfle
James D. Mitchell
Edward Keefer
That City
May Turfle
Small Boy Burned by Exploding Cartridge
Little Arthur Robinson, son of Mr and Mrs L Robinson of North Market Street, suffered a severe palm burn when a toy gum cartridge exploded while he attempted to load it. Dr Love treated the wound with cauterization and hopes to prevent bloodpoisoning.
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Arthur Robinson
L. Robinson
North Market Street
Love
Turboa Found at Skating Rink on New Year's Night
A turboa was found at the skating rink on New Year's night near Rinell and Green's. The item was recovered in a location associated with Rinell & Green's apartment building, and authorities are reviewing security footage for clues.
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Reward Offered for Bicycle Theft Arrest at Palace
A $25 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of the person who stole a bicycle at the Palace tonight. Local authorities seek leads and remind the public to report information to the police.
Attractive rates and liberal insurance call on
Announcement urging readers to contact Hansbrough and Carter for attractive rates and liberal insurance options available through their services.
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Cod- Hansbrough& Carter
Before renewing tire insurance see Hansbrough and Carter
An ad advises readers to consult Hansbrough and Carter before renewing tire insurance. The brief notice appears in a small classified-style slot. It mentions the firms as the suggested contacts for policy renewal guidance.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Berryville couple wed as clerk issues license for girl 15
In Clarke County Berryville on January 2 a marriage license was issued to 15 year old Ella Beeler and 22 year old Benley Carter after the mother of the bride spoke for her, insisting the girl marry young. Reverend Julian Broaddus of Berryville Baptist Church officiated at a Lakeview area ceremony.
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Cupid
Hymen
Edit Hughes
Clarke Courier
Sam. McCormick
Clarke County
Ella Beeler
Benley Carter
Dosha Tie
Agam
MecCormick
Dan Cupid
Julian Broaddus
Berryville Baptist’ Church
Lake View
Bondoda
New Year's Dinner Hosted for 40 Friends by Rudolphs
Mr and Mrs K G Rudolph hosted a New Year's dinner for 40 guests in honor of Mr and Mrs J B Coffman of Pa taskala Ohio. The 2 oclock meal included Coffman and his wife and many neighbors from White Hall Middletown Kernstown Macedonia and Strasburg. Virginia Jones led songs and recitations as attendees enjoyed a pleasant afternoon of entertainment.
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K. G. Rudolph
J.B. Coffman
Pataskala
Ohio
Coffimaan
Bell
White Hall
J. B. Jones
Ors. Phensons
Willey
Virginia Jones
Sale of Real Estate Deed Recorded in Clerk's Office
A deed transfer was recorded this afternoon for a lot on Nort from John Grant to Homer Orn dorff for $250 cash. The lot was formerly owned by Mr. Howard Shockey and lies on the east side.
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Nort
John
Grant
Homér
Orndorff
Howard Shockey
Masked skating party draws huge crowd and prizes
A New Year skating carnival attracted an estimated twelve hundred attendees and most seats filled at the rink. Miss Pinkie Sheetz, Louis Grim, and George Woodward won prizes for artistic, comical, and novel costumes. One accident occurred, center stage was managed, and a skater, Frank Swartz, was briefly treated before returning to the event.
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Pinkie Sheets
Geo Woodward
Louis .G
Pinkie Sheetz
Louis Grim
MR. George
Woodward
Frank Swartz
Edward Conner
Arsine
John Miter
Haines
Daisy Bowers
Sprint
Frank. Taylor
Cricket Lowery
Edward Lupton
Harry Lupton
Theosdore Y. Kinzel
Miss Jessie Bayliss Wed by Englishman in Berryville
Berryville Va January reports Rev Dr Scanlon joined George Hayton and Miss Jessie S Bayliss in marriage on December 26. Hayton, an English-born groom, is the son of Mrs J H Bayliss of Clarke County. The couple plans to reside in Clarke County.
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Berryville
Scanlon
George — BS “Hayton
Jessie S. Bayliss
Weather Report for Virginia Forecast
Weather report notes fair conditions in Virginia with colder temperatures overnight and Friday's outlook remaining fair.
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