Death of Dr Rufus Krebs After Speaking at Waynesfield
Intelligence from Waynesfield Ohio reports the sudden death of Dr Rufus I Krebs at a literary meeting where he served as treasurer. He was 63, leaves a wife and three children, two brothers, and was a long time resident of Winchester and a prominent Mason. He studied medicine in Winchester and Philadelphia and practiced in Virginia before moving to Waynesfield retiring three years ago. He was active in education and church work and served on the local Board of Education.
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Waynesfield
Ohio
Rufus I. Krebs
H. Clay Krebs
Winchester
Krebs
Isaac Krebs
Walter E. Krebs
Littlestown
Winchester Academy
Hugh H. McGuire
Winchester Medical College
University of Pensylvania
Virginia
Methodist Protestant Church
Masonic Order
Board of Education
Fairfax Clubrooms Move Planned by March
The Fairfax club aims to occupy new quarters above Baker's Shoe Store and Baker's Drug Store by March. Rooms will be painted, papered and furnished, with work expected to take twenty days. Carpentering goes to R. E. Trenary, papering to Seal & Bro., plumbing to Charles E. Seal.
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Fairfax
Baker’s Shoe Store
Baker’s Drug Store
R. E. Trenary
Messrs
Traveling salesman to wed Martinsburg bride in February
Mr. Sidney A. Moffett of Rockingham County, famed as a traveling man in the Valley, will marry a Martinsburg young lady around February 15, the Harrisonburg News reports. The couple has kept details quiet while well wishes are offered in advance.
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Sidney A. Moffett
Rockingham County
Martinsburg
Harrisonburg
Sid
Meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union
The meeting will be held tomorrow at 3 PM in the lecture room of Ge Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church. All members are requested to be present.
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Ge Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Beverley and Williams Attend Marriage Soiree
Mr and Mrs J B Beverley and Miss Annie Douglas Williams attended a marriage ceremony, joining guests at the event and extending congratulations to the couple.
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J. B. Beverley
Annie Douglas Wiliams
Maryland bill seeks monument for state soldiers at Winchester
In the Maryland House yesterday Mr Scrimger introduced a bill to appropriate 1400 dollars to erect a monument or tablet in the Winchester National Cemetery commemorating Maryland soldiers in the Union Army. About 200 Maryland soldiers are buried there. similar bills have failed in past sessions due to treasury conditions.
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Maryland
House of Delegates
Scrimger
National Cemetery
Winchester
Gettysburg
Antietam
Stonewall Cemetery
Maryland Congressman Seeks Damages for Railroads
In Congress Representative James W. Denny introduced a bill to aid the Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company claiming thirty thousand forty three dollars for iron rails torn up by the quartermaster's department during the war. The Alexandria and Potomac Company also seeks damages for the same rails and a dispute looms over entitlement. F. P. Clark, brother of the late Capt. Wm. L. Clark, is counsel for the Winchester and Potomac Company.
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James W. Denny
Winchester
Maryland
Winchester & Potomac Railroad Company
Harper’s Ferry
Quartermaster’s Department
Alexandria & Potomac Company
F. Pp. Clark
Wm. L. Clark
Winchester & Potomac Company
Inquisitive Stranger Examines 7:30 A.M. Passenger Engine
A middle aged man from the mountains conducted a thorough inspection of the Cumberland Valley yard engine before its daily trip. He tapped wheels and gazed at stop-cocks oil cups and the fire box, and even clambered into the cab to study the mechanism with evident awe.
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Cumberland Valley
Market House Bids Farewell and Fate of Old Building
The Market House fate will be decided next Monday when the Building Commission meets and plans for tearing it down early in March are likely. The historic block once served rail, market, militia, Masonic lodge, hospital and city offices, with the Blue Lodge and Knights Templar holding meetings there before moving to the new city hall.
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Building Commission
Winchester and Potomac Railroad
Winchester
Masonic Lodge
Blue Lodge
North Main Street
Charles Brown
Kinley
Masonic Temple
John Dove
Royal Arch Masons
Knights Templar
Market House
New
City Hall
Council Chamber
Supt. Boyd
J.C. Beatty
Ann Fetzer Memorial Social Planned by Reform Church Ladies
The Centenary Reform Church women will host a social at Mr. T. V. Parcell’s residence at Braddock and Cecil streets tomorrow evening. Proceeds go to the Ann Fetzer Memorial Fund aimed at helping fund a new church edifice. The fund began with a five cent donation from the late Miss Ann Fetzer.
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Centenary Reformed Church
T. V. Parcell
South Braddock
West Cecil Streets
Entertaining Benefit at Braddock Street Church
An attractive entertainment will be held at the parsonage of the Braddock Street M. E. Church South tomorrow evening to benefit the organ fund. A Junior Orchestra will perform with their best selections and refreshments will be served at a moderate cost. All are cordially invited.
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Braddock-st. M. E
South
Organ Fund
Hockey Club to Organize for Bartonsville Match
Efforts are under way to form a hockey club here for a game at Bartonsville tomorrow. Those who wish to join will ride the 11:45 train to Bartonsville and return on the 5:58 train. Skating at Bartonsville dam is reported excellent with much sport expected.
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Bartonsville
Bartonsville Dam
Cousin of Local Man Reported Killed at Spion Kop
A report from South Africa lists Lieut. Mureil as among the English officers killed in the battle of Spion Kop. He is described as a cousin and old schoolmate of Mr. Robert Worsley of this city, with the head officer and Mr. Worsley having attended school together for several years.
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Spion Kop
South Africa
Mureil
Robert Worsley
Worsley
Toether
Eng
Appian Way Lecture With Rome Views at Court House Hall
The Rome lecture in Court House Hall Friday night by Mr. Jackson will feature views of the Appian Way and its 2000 year old lava pavement. Tickets available at Wall's.
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Rome
Pius [X
Jackson
Aves
Wall’s
Boyd to Respond at Rouss Anniversary Banquet
Commander Barton selected E Holmes Boyd to respond to the toast for Ashby Camp at the Rouss Anniversary banquet to honor Mr. Rouss. The camp resolution does not empower Barton to appoint the other four of the five committeemen. the camp will decide at its next meeting.
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Barton
E. Holmes Boyd
Ashby
Rouss
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Glowing Promise Tied to Faulkner in Clark Case
Ex Senator Faulkner of Martinsburg acts as counsel for Montana Senator-elect Clark whose seat is delayed by the Senate Investigating Committee amid bribery charges. Clark paid Faulkner $5,000 with hint of further pay if Clark keeps his seat, banking on Faulkner’s eloquence to win.
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Faulkner
Martinsburg
W. G. Love
H. D. Fuller
Clark
Montana
Mr. Clark
Not Settled Mr Elliott Confers With Local Capitalists
Not Settled, Mr Elliott, who has been here several days, to confer with local capitalists in regard to the pro cellant and cold storage.
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Mr. Elliott
Power house work nears completion in Baltimore project
Mr. H. J. McFarlane of General Electric Company arrives to supervise final work at the Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co. new power house. Incandescent system expected in operation Feb 11 with illumination planned for Charley Rouss Fire Company hall during its anniversary banquet.
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H. J. McFarlane
General Electric Company
Baltimore
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Sale of Bruce town farm at 41 acres fetches price
Auctioneer FE L Hodgson conducted the sale of the Shimp Property near Bruce town. The 41 acre farm was bought by Mr Jas B Whetzel of Clearbrook for $32 75 per acre.
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L. Hodgson
Hawkin’s Gap
Brucetown
Jas
B. Whetzel
Clearbrook
Tale of Duke the Tobacco Chewing Fire Horse
A humorous report describes Duke a large healthy firehouse horse who chews tobacco eats soap and gobbles umbrella weaves gum shoes and cigars while avoiding cigarettes. The piece notes his mischief after a fire alarm and teases trials with more foods including tin cans and dynamite.
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Sarah
Yeakley
Duke
Keeper Yeakley
Goebel assassination threat halts Kentucky legislature
Kentucky story reports Senator William Goebel shot and near death after legislature planned to seat Governor Taylor. Governor Taylor adjourned the body to prevent vacancy actions and martial law was declared with soldiers patrolling public buildings as tensions rise amid calls for federal aid.
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Tam Star
Franxronrr
Hume
McCormick
Tabin
Phy
William Goebel
Capitol
Goebel
Taylor
Kentucky
Sicians
Funeral services for Dr Mason in Charlestown West Virginia
Special to Taz STAR reports the funeral of Dr Guard F Mason set for Thursday at 2 PM at his residence with burial in Edge Hill Cemetery. Mason, who fell ill Sunday night and died at 5 30 AM yesterday, was attended by his wife daughter Mrs Gibson Col B D Gibson Annie Belle Mason his physician Ian Dr William Nell and his long serving servant George H Washington.
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Charlestown
W. V4
Guard F. Mason
Edge Hill Cemetery
Postponed Parlor Social in Wo Deferred Indefinitely
The parlor social of the Wo club, scheduled for Friday, has been postponed indefinitely due to unspecified reasons. Members await new date as discussions continue.
Taz Star Praised for Yesterday’s Local News Coverage
Yesterday afternoon's edition of the Taz Star drew praise from Scores of readers for its strong local reporting. Notable items included the attempted assassination of Senator Goebel and the Charlestown death of Dr. Mason, highlighting the paper's aim to be newsy and concise.
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The
Taz Star
Tom Stan
Senator Goebel
Charlestown
Immense Oak Leaf Displayed by Mr. W. A. McCoy
A relief county resident Mr. W. A. McCoy showed a monster oak leaf in town yesterday. The leaf measured ten inches long and fourteen inches wide, far larger than the usual six by three or four inches. It was found in the woods near his home.
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W. A. McCoy
Festival Dispute Breaks Out After Zion Baptist Event
Last Saturday night a festival at the Colored Zion Baptist Church in Boyce ended with a dispute involving individuals named Jones and Jack. Police were called as tensions escalated but no serious injuries are reported.
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Colored Zion Baptist Church
Boyce
Jotn
Jones
Jack Rose
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Railroad
Denny
Ann Fetzer
Hockey Club
AG Rabingan
Mr. Boyd
Sarah Zane
Dr. Mason
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