Renowned Staunton Leader Isaac Witz Dies at 71
Isaac Witz, prominent Staunton merchant and longtime financier, died at his home after a stroke. Born September 19 1836 in Kutten Plau Bohemia he settled in Staunton in 1860, served as a Civil War clerk to Stonewall Jackson, and built a wide business network later a director and stockholder at National Valley Bank. He was a pillar of the community aiding the poor and supporting civic development until his decline after a paralysis in 1904.
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Shenandoah Valley
Witz
Kutten Plau
Bohemia
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America
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Woodstock
Augusta
Dartles
Richmond
A. Elhart
Second Army Corps
Army of
E. D. N. Whitney
Washington
Levi Witz
Baltimore
Moritz Witz
Sigmund Witz
Philadelphia
Charles A. Holt
Capt. Holt
Andrew Bowling
J. M. Spotts
Bowling, Spotts & Co
Witz, Beydler & Co
National Valley Bank
Euchre Party Honoring Miss Swetland in Winchester
Miss Marguerite Norton hosted a euchre party at her South Main Street home in Winchester for guest Miss Mattie Swetland of New York City. About 25 to 30 guests joined in euchre with music and refreshments, praising Miss Swetland's charm and popularity.
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Euchre
Marguerite Norton
South Main Street
Mattie Swetland
New York City
Winchester
Swetland
Narrow Escape From Drowning Near Opequon Creek
Leslie Owens, son of Mrs Carrie Owens, nearly drowned after ice broke on a pond near Bruce town, five miles from Winchester. He swam, used ice to breathe, and was rescued by local residents led by Patrick Finnigan and Robert Davis, then warmed at the Pidgeon farm.
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Carrie “Rasher Owens
Brucetown
Opequon Creek
Winchester
Owens
The
Star
Patrick Finnigan
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Robert Davis
Pidgeott
Davis
Gallant Soldier James Thomson Dies at 71 in Baltimore
James Hammer Thomson died suddenly at his daughter Mrs. Charles H Gibbs 1709 Bolton Street Baltimore from heart trouble. He served with distinction in the Sixth Virginia Cavalry Confederate army. Survived by widow Virginia Baker Thomson and two daughters Mrs John Sowers and Mrs Gibbs. Remains taken to Frederick by B&O Railroad. funeral from depot and interment in Mt Olivet Cemetery.
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Charles H. Gibbs
Bolton Street
Baltimore
Thomson
John P. Thomson
Frederick
Virginia Cavalry
Virginia Baker
Winchester
John Sowers
Clarke County
Gibbs
Firemen Parade Opens Winchester Festival
The Sarah Zane Fire Company and drum corps lead a parade this evening to mark the festival opening in the post office building. Winchester fire companies Berryville and likely Martinsburg will attend the bazar periodically.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Winchester Fire
Berryville Company
Martinsburg Fire Department
Grand Jury Indicts Berryville Jailor Lupton in Escape Case
Berryville reports a grand jury indictment of jailer Jesse Lupton for negligence after jailer allowed Lil lie Robinson to escape from the Berryville jail while serving a sentence for forgery. Robinson and her companions fled, with police seeking them. The panel also charged Green Wilson with arson in a separate case, claiming he set a fire to his own dwelling to kill his family.
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Spectorio-Price
Jesse’ Lipton
Lillie Robinson
Penitentiary
Willian
Travers Lewis
Harrison
Ahbh
Lupton
Crow
Liltie
Green Wilson
Wilson
Virginia Considers Foreign Corporation Privilege Tax
A bill presented in the House of Delegates by Speaker Byrd would require foreign corporations doing business in Virginia to pay a yearly privilege tax. Firms must report under oath their maximum chartered capital stock to the Corporation Commission by September 1. Penalties range from 500 to 2000 dollars for noncompliance. The tax scales with capital stock, from 10 dollars for under 25 000 to 200 dollars for over 1 000 000, plus 10 dollars per 109 000 or fraction over 1 000 000. The tax applies to railways, canals, insurers, banks, telephones, cemeteries, religious and charitable groups, certain passenger car services, and transport companies.
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Virginia
House of Delegates
Byrd
Corporation Commission
Minstrels Arrive for Auditorium Tonight
The Murphy and Gibsons Atlantic Guy Minstrels arrived at noon by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. A street parade preceded a concert this afternoon, as the show’s fine band performed after their arrival from Atlantic City.
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Murphy & Gibson
Atlantic
Auditorium
Baltimore and Ohio_ Railroad
Stegirpier J
Atlantic City
Fire destroys McKee home and claims two children
In Augusta county the G welling house of Mr. B. A. D. McKee burned, killing two children of Lizzie Long. The family was away and the stove or chimney caused the blaze, leaving the house and most belongings destroyed. The mother, burned and distressed, was cared for by neighbors. A separate report notes Harry Keller, son of High Keller, died in Strasburg area after a stove accident.
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Augusta County
B. A. D. McKee
Greenville
Lizzie Long
McKees
Tessie
Strasburg Shires
Harry Keller
High Keller
Cane
Prof Phillips To Speak At Strasburg Fruit Meeting
The fruit growers of northern Shenandoah County announce a meeting at Strasburg on Saturday afternoon Welwnary 8. State atomologist Phillips of Blacksburg will address the gathering and spraying demonstrations will be given in a nearby orchard. Frederick County fruit growers are expected to attend.
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Shenandoah County
Strasburg
Blacksburg
Frederick Country
Mr. Ram Wickershaw Goes to Baltimore on Business
Mr. Ram Wickershaw traveled to Baltimore this morning for business engagements. He is expected to return later today.
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Mr. Ram Wickershaw
Baltimore
Old Man McElfish played off crazy with land schemes
Amos McElfish of Springfrend West Virginia died at age ninety leaving a quarter million dollar estate of timber lands and farms across Maryland and West Virginia. He used elaborate ruses at auctions and even dodged Civil War drafts with his peculiar mischief.
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Amos McElfish
Springfrend
W. Va
The
Star
Maryland
West Virginia
MecBifish
Mcltish
South Branch
Potomac River
Mr. McElfish
Mr Gray Refuses Probate Duty Over Unconstitutional Law
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled the Legislature empowered clerks to admit wills to probate unconstitutional. This has raised questions about the validity of wills for deceased relatives. Richard J Gray, clerk of Winchester Corporation Court, says he has never admitted wills to probate under the act and would need new books to record such entries. He has repeatedly declined to admit wills to probate in recent years.
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Tray
Mayor Baker Vetoes Water Tax Bill Over Meter Rate Objections
The mayor explains the veto of the water tax bill passed by the Common Council on March 14 1908. He objects to a 10 cent per thousand gallon meter rate and to charging lower rates for small users while large users pay more. He suggests a sliding scale pricing model and notes amendments adopted January 21.
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Common Council
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Star
High Au
Skating Rink Promotes Sterlings Electric Show
At the skating rink the renowned Sterlings perform tonight in a great electrical whirl. The act is scheduled for 9 o clock and 4 at atin.
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Sterlings
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