Assembly Fights Over Rail Monopoly and State Tax
Richmond dispatch details a vigorous legislative session plan to retire the state from the railroad business and to authorize paralleling the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac line which controls traffic between Washington and Richmond. Senator Folkes seeks AG info on franchise tax suits exceeding 1.09 million dollars while Judge Williams pushes to dissolve the Southern Tariff Association. Senator Early proposes measures on food and liquor quality and a merger of Greene county with Albemarle, plus a banquet for visiting lawmakers with Gov Swan son and Lieut. Gov. Ellyson at the head.
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Richmond
Fredericksburg
Potomac
Washington
Folkes
Senate
State Corporation Commission
Circuit Court of
Dclining
Martin Williams
Giles
Southern Tariff Association
Early
Greene
Greene County
Albemarle
General Assembly
A. Taylor Ellyson
Swanson
Virginia
Man Who Issues Licenses Married in Hagerstown
George B. Oswald veteran clerk of Washington County Circuit Court and Lelia Firey daughter of the late Joseph Firey were married Wednesday evening at the bride’s home. Rev. Dr W Owen officiated. The couple plans a New York and Atlantic City trip. The bride is sister of J Frederick Firey manager of the Western Union in Hagerstown.
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George B. Oswald
Washington County
Hagerstown
Lelia Firey
Joseph Firey
Ss. W. Owen
St. John's Lutheran Church
Oswald
New York
Atlantic City
J. Frederick Firey
Western’ Union
Thaw Defense Faces Setback as Illness Strikes Mother
In New York on January 10, Harry K Thaws defense for the Stanford White murder faces disruption as his mother Mrs William Thaw of Pittsburg lies gravely ill after a grip attack She learns her daughter the Countess of Yarmouth will seek a divorce Actress Edna Goodrich defies contempt with a summoned appearance three killed in a San Jose passenger train wreck including a minister's wife and child.
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The
Star
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
William Thaw
Pittsburg
Thaw
Countess of
Yarmouth
Edna Goodrich
San Jose
Cal
Atlanta
Nain Postoffice Reestablished After Route Delay
The postoffice at Nain county has been re-established by order of the Postoffice Department. Former postmaster J N Buncutter is reappointed. The office was abolished several months ago during rural free delivery setup, but that plan was delayed and later revoked.
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Nain
J. N. Buncutter
Auto Strikes Boy in Washington on Pennsylvania Ave
Ray Stringfellow eleven was struck by an automobile driven by Charles Mullikin of Boyce Clarke County in front of 2439 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington. He suffered facial and head bruises and a sprained ankle and was taken home. Mullikin said the accident resulted from the boy’s carelessness.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Raymeod Stringfellow
Charles Mullikin
Boyce
Clarke County
Mullikin
Rev Skelton Elected Delegate to State Anti-Saloon Conf
At the January Ed inburg Anti Saloon League meeting Rev. 5 D Skelton formerly of Winchester was unanimously elected delegate to the State Anti-Saloon League convention to be held at Richmond on February 4 5 He also serves as delegate from Shenandoah County Anti-Saloon League representing Madison district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburg
Anti-Saloon League
D. Skelton
Winchester
Richmond
Shenandoah County
Madison
Southern Railroad cuts telegraph offices in Valley branch
The Southern Railroad is reducing expenses by closing telegraph offices along the Valley branch. Offices at Timberville New Market Delaplain and Thoroughfare have been shut down.
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Southern
Southern Railroad
Timberville
New ‘Market
Delaplain
First Fairfax Club Reception Marks New West Water Home
The Fairfax Club in Winchester hosted its first reception at the new West Water street clubhouse, a semi formal housewarming attended by about 200 guests from 8 to 10 30 pm. Mrs S P Lafane and Mrs Horace McKinster presided at the punch bowl while the Winchester Orchestra led by Miller Jenkins played guests enjoyed a buffet. The club formerly housed near the post office and its current president is Mr Charles A Heller with the first president Mr T B Patton.
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Fairfax
Winchester
West Water Street
William P. McGuire
Shirley Carter
Walter E. Barr
Alexander ‘Barrie
H. Douglas Fuller
W. Nelson Page
Randolpht. McGuire
Daniel B. Conrad
S.P. Lafane
Horace McKinster
Winchester Orchestra
Miller Jenkins
Fairfax Club
Braddock
T. B. Patton
Chas. A. Heller
A Masonic Temple For Front Royal
Front Royal Virginia January 10 Mr S Gardiner Walley special commissioner sold the Boyd property on Main street opposite the old Methodist Episcopal Church to Mr E H Jackson representing Unity Lodge No 146 AF and AM Consideration 2550 The Masons contemplate building a fine three story temple on the spot which has a frontage of about 65 feet
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The
Star
Front Royal
S. Gardiner Walley
Boyd
Main Street
Old Methodist Episcopal Church
E. H. Jackson
Unity Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masons
Baron A Rous Colt Sells For 2500 At Brockton Sale
Baron A a four year old colt bred by Milton O Rouss of Shenandoah sick farm sold for 2500 to Isaac Lckhart of Reading from seller % Johnson of Brockton Mass The horse is out of a Rouss standard bred mare with sire Baronade and trotted a mile in 220% attracting buyer Reading man who paid the price.
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Baron A
Milton O. Rouss
Shenandoah
Johnson
Brockton
Mass
Isaac Lckhart
Reading
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia Arguments in Warren County Case
The case Norfolk and Western Railway versus Duke and Ridascitle was argued in Richmond this week. Weaver represented the plaintiff in error and M J Fulton appeared for the defendant in error and the matter was submitted.
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Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Richmond
Duke& Rudacitle
Cirenit Cort
Warren County
M. J. Fulton
Wealthy Washington County builder Robert Bridges dead at 73
Relatives in Winchester report the death of Robert Bridges of Hancock Maryland a millionaire and elder of the Presbyterian Church. He built wealth in cement and Berkeley Sand Company glass sand lands in Maryland and West Virginia with farms near Hagerstown and coal and timber holdings. He married Priscilla Williams Breathed and had seven sons and four daughters nine surviving, including Mrs Carmichael of Lexington Virginia.
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Winchester
Robert Bridges
Washington County
John Carmichael
Lexington
John Randolph Tucker
Bridges
Hancock
Berkeley Sand Company
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Maryland
West Virginia
Hagerstown
Presbyterian Church
Priscilla Williams Breathed
Boynea
College of St. James
John W. Breathed
Ann McGill Breathed
James Breathed
Mre Carmichael
Postoffice Delays From New Year Cards Envelope Rule
Many decorative New Year cards mailed without proper envelopes failed to reach recipients due to postal rules. The Postoffice Department required envelopes and a two cent stamp, preventing delivery of cards placed in transparent envelopes. recipients often refused to add the extra cent, leaving cards undelivered at the local office.
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Postoffice Department
Dave
Reverend I L Thomas to Speak on Missions at Tohm Mann Church
Rev Dr I L Thomas field agent of the Methodist Church will preach at Tohm Mann Church East Cork street at 11 am and 7 50 pm on Sunday. He is described as a leading colored minister with friends among both races in Winchester. All are invited to hear him and he will address the Sunday school at 3 30 pm on his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Thomas
Church Extension and Home Missionary Board
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Tohm
Woodmen of the World Meet Tonight at Mr T A Orpdorff
The Woodmen of the World will hold a meeting at 8 o clock tonight at Mr T A Orpdorff s. The session concerns important business. Bruce Capper, Tpit.
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Woodmen of the World
Ta. Orpdorff
Bruce Capper
Weather Report for Virginia Tonight and Saturday
Rain or snow expected in Virginia tonight with a warmer spell tonight. Saturday outlook includes continued precipitation and fluctuating temperatures as weather systems move through the region.
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Virginia
Lawrence Russell Dies in Clarke County
Winchester area grieves as Lawrence Russell 30 son of John and Florence Russell dies at Arabia Clarke County after years of consumption. Native of Clarke, he spent much life in Winchester and West Virginia. survived by widow Florence Kline and two children. Funeral arrangements not yet fixed, with burial likely in Berryville Cemetery Sunday.
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Winchester
Lawrence Russell
John Russell
Berryville
Clarke County
Arabia
Russell
West Virginia
United States
Flo
Mr. Russell
Col
John
Morley “Turt
Mlieut
John Mosby Russell
Florence Kline
Daniel Kline
Frank Russell
Big Congregation at Grace Lutheran Prayer Services
The week of prayer services drew a large congregation at Grace Lutheran Church last evening with Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacey delivering a talk titled Home and Foreign Missions. Sonighi’s service will be held at Braddock Street M B Church, South, with Rev. E. E. Northen speaking on Intemperance, the Master Social Curse. Rev. D. H. Kern to address Christian Unity at the Reform Church tomorrow evening. Rev. W. D. Smith speaks at Market Street ME Church on Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
J. H. Lacey
D. H. Kern
The
Reformed Church
W. D. Smith
Market Street
E. Churely
Costly Monument Erected at Lemley Grave in Stephens City
A 10,900 pound granite monument was erected in Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City over the grave of Joseph K Lemley the wealthy Uppeleville tailor who died in Winchester Hospital about a year ago. Built by George W Haines of Valley Marble Works the piece is praised as one of the finest stone works in the region.
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Green Hill Cemetery
Stephens City
George W. Haines
The
Valley Marble ‘Works
City
Joseph K! Lemley
Upperville
Winchester Hospital
Ten Cents Well Spent Barrel Race at Skating Rink
A lighthearted ad invites readers to spend ten cents for a good laugh at the barrel race event. It notes the skating rink will host the show on Saturday night, promising entertainment for attendees.
Pneumonia Fatal To Mrs Shryock In Berryville
Berryville Virginia January 10 Mrs Magele Shryock wife of Wom Shryock a carpenter died Thursday after a pneumonia illness begun from a cold she caught visiting her sisters in Washington D C She leaves a husband a brother and two sisters all noted in local society She was a longtime member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Funeral services will be held at the church with Rev J ry Smith officiating Interment Green Hill Cemetery Nearby a street pole accident injured Mr Castleman who touched a live wire to test it and was knocked back but survived with nonfatal injuries
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The
Star
Berryville
Magele Shryock
Wom Shryock
Shackleford
J. Smith
Nannie ‘Boxwell
W. F. Boxwell
Washington, D. C
Methodist Popal Church
South
Mry Smith
Green Hill Cemetery
Castleme
Castleman
Miss Wilson sailing for Ham Chow China aboard steamer
Dispatch from San announces Miss A V Wilson, well known in China with the Southern Presbyterian Church, sailing on the steamer M chi for the Orient. She returns to Ham Chow after a year in this country and has many friends in Winchester. She recently stayed £16 in Winchester as a guest of the family of Rev. C R Page on North Market Street.
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San
Orient
A V. Wilson
China
Miss Wilson
Hamchow
Confederate Pilot to Guide Battleships Through Straits
Captain F Green a 66 year old veteran pilot of the aft transport service has steered seventeen trips through the Straits Magellan. He has sailed since age 14 when he joined the Confederate navy. The upcoming passage will require about 48 hours.
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F.green
Transport Service
Straits
Magellan
Con Navy
New York Dog Show and Boarding School Fire Event
A New York dog show and a separate incident titled A Fire in a Boarding School are noted. The listing mentions evening performances Friday from 7 to 10 with matinee and evening sessions and a 1:20 PM tag or reference. Event details are sparse and unclear.
Marriage License Issued in Washington to Hansbrough and Miller
A marriage license was issued in Washington yesterday to Mr F Hansbrough of Front 3 and Miss Corinne Miller of Ton City.
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Washington
F. Hansbrough
Corinne Miller
For Sale Typewriter by Dr Myers
One Oliver typewriter in good as new condition must be sold at once. Contact Dr D Myers at 4 N Main Street Std 42 for details and sale arrangements.
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Oliver
D. Myers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. C. Mullikin
Skelton
Mrs. Carmichael
Weather Report
Clarke DO
Lemley
Shryock
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