Tragic Drowning Claims West Bound Resident
Albert Wilson a Bliss native and former Freder ick County resident who amassed wealth in the West died in a pond drowning while bathing with two companions. He struggled in shallow water as a cramp or misstep likely caused the tragedy. Lifesaving efforts failed after two hours as his daughter fainted and the family faced shock.
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Frederick County
Far West
Albert Wilson
Bliss
C. L.hawkins
Ohn. Wilsons
John Wilson
Agant
Wil
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Trustees Debate Loan At Charley Ropes Fire Company
An adjourned meeting of the Charley Ropes Fire Company discussed a possible loan affecting company finances. Trustees were to report on whether a loan had been made, with last night’s action seeking information. Claims totaling $94.33 were approved for payment and $24.45 deposited to the treasury.
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Charley Ropes Fire Company
Winchester
I. H. Krebs
Hagerstown
Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Association
Bradfield
Kinzel
Interment postponed for absent brother at Graves funeral
The funeral for Frank Graves, who died of heart failure Thursday, was held at his Middle Road residence. The interment was deferred until tomorrow to await the arrival of his brother Ashby Graves, traveling salesmen, in Winchester at 9 o'clock. The cortege will leave Relief at 8 30 am for Mount Hebron Cemetery after grave services.
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Frank Graves
Middle Road
Relief
T. Ryland Murdoch
First Baptist Church
Mr William A Pence Guest of E J Evana
Mr William A Pence of Timberville was the guest of Mr E J Evana today in a social visit.
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William A. Pence
Timberville
E.J. Evana
Thieves Loot Harrisonburg Station for Small Haul
Thieves broke into the Union Station of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Southern Railway at Harrisonburg Virginia after the agent left for the night. They entered through a window and ransacked the waiting room but found little of value, breaking two penny in the slot machines and taking about two to three dollars. Authorities pursue the culprits.
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Union
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Southern Railway
Harrisonburg
Gas lights fail during services at Presbyterian Church
During worship at the Presbyterian Church the gas lights flickered from dim to near darkness, interrupting three devotional exercises. Lamps were borrowed from neighbors, and only after complaints to the Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company did the lights suddenly flare up to full brightness at the end of the service.
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Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Special Rates to Horse Show Train Trip
A Cumberland Valley Rail Road excursion fare is available from Hagerstown and intermediate points for a round trip to Winchester for July 30 and 31 Horse Show events. Tickets issued only on issue date, and the show expects significant turnout with multiple pacers and trotters transported from Hagerstown.
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Hagerstown
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Winchester
Gocers Plan Early Closing Across Grocery Stores
Movement to close dry goods stores early in summer spreads to groceries. Several grocers already indicate willingness to close at seven. On Monday a petition will be presented to grocers by Russell Dorsey, hoping for universal signatories.
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Russell Dorsey
Ada B Carpenter Returns Home From Millwood Visit
Miss Ada B. Carpenter has returned to her home after a pleasant visit to relatives at Millwood Virginia.
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Ada B. Carpenter
Millwood
Winchester Round Club Forms Military Unit and Honors Editor
At the Winchester Round Club meeting in the Evans building an orchestra of about twelve pieces was organized with Frank Reardon as director. The club also plans a military company to drill members and develop discipline, and invited editor R Gray Williams of Things and Thoughts as an honorary member who will speak on literary topics at a future meeting.
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Winchester Round Club
Evans
Frank Reardon
R. Gray Williams
Things and Thoughts
Williams
James W Hillyard Resigns as Charley Rouss Fire Co Janitor
James W Hillyard, longtime janitor of the Charley Rouss Fire Company for 18 years, resigned last night to become City Hall janitor. Ralph Trenary was the sole applicant for the post, with the election postponed to the August meeting.
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James W. Hillyard
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Hillyard
Ralph Trenary
Reception at the Parks House Honors Out-of-Town Guests
The Martinsburg mansion of Hon and Mrs Alexander Parks hosted a stylish reception Thursday night in honor of Miss Louise Gessler of Philadelphia Miss Adelaid Baird Beverly NJ Love Baker Winchester VA Wieglats Fitz Hanover PA and Louise Cahill Hancock MD A large crowd attended the social event highlighting local society circles.
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Alexander Parks
Queen and Stephen Streets
Martinsburg
W. Va
Parks
Louise Gessler
Philadelphia
Adelaid Baird
Beverly
N. J
Love Baker
Wincheser
Wieglats Fitz
Hanover
Louise Cahill
Hancock
Still Prospecting for Coal at Mountain Falls Farm
Mr. J. B. Cornwell prospecting coal on A. V. Plum farm Mountain Falls county under 8. B. Pifer lease. He says work is not by Pennsylvania capitalists but by private enterprise. Prospects are good.
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J. B. Cornwell
A.V. Plum
Mountain Falls
8. B. Pifer
Cornwell
Pennsylvania
Sarah Zane Fire Company Holds July Meeting
The Sarah Zane Fire Company met for their regular July gathering, delayed from July Fourth. Captain Charles A. Evans presided. Newton L. Morris was elected a member, and two memberships were proposed. The group thanked John Brown Baker Co. Edward Grant Cooper Bros. Robert Smith for horse loans and Robert Henry for harness.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Charles A. Evans
C. E. Dudrow
Harpers Ferry
Cons Bration Chotamatthan
Newton L. Morris
John Rehill
Stewart Luttrell
John Brown
Baker & Co
Edward Grant
Cooper Bros
Robert Smith
Robert Henry
Berryville German Club Dance Shines at Winchester Hall
Last night the Berryville German Club hosted a fine German in Winchester Hall. A large number of visitors from the city attended. Drove from Winchester were Nellie Brown Lelia Dame Evy McGuire Ellen Conrad Edith Brown Sandy Baker Ran McGuire Boger Brown Ned Brown Henry Brown John Glaize Nelson Page Wood Glass. The dance was led by Nellie Brown and Sandy Baker.
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Berryville
Winston Hall
Winchester
Nellie Brown
Lelia Dame
Evy McGuire
Ellen Conrad
Edith Brown
Messrs
Sandy Baker
Boger Brown
Ned Brown
Henry Brown
John d. Fred. Glaize
Nelson
Page
Wood Glass
Notary Public Larrick Receives Commission Appointment
Governor Montague directs Mr H B Larrick of Winchester to receive a notary public commission. The well known young attorney will serve locally. Services at Market Street M E Church are announced for tomorrow with sermons by Rev T Marshall West at 11 AM and 8 PM. Mr Howard Nulton visits his mother Mrs Virginia Nulton.
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Montague
Larrick
Winchester
Market Street M. E. Church
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
T. Marshall West
Howard Nulton
Mrs
Virginia Nulton
County Must Make the Appropriation Says Attorney General
Frederick county officials were told the state constitution requires counties to provide funds for destroying the San Jose scale. Attorney General’s opinion confirms the law is compulsory when a county board seeks such appropriation. The Frederick county Fruit Growers Association met to discuss crop reports and transport arrangements under a 2 PM session in Court House Hall.
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Lucien Lupton
Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association
Star
County Boards of Supervisors
Fruit Growers Association of
Frederick County
Court House Hall
C. E. Clevenger
Will of John Bromley Recorded Across Counties
The will of the late John Bromley, who died weeks ago, was recorded in Frederick County Court after already probate in Clarke County. The widow receives all property for life, then it passes to their children, including Edgar T. Bromley and William S. Bromley, with specific cash bequests to sisters and others. Executors Edgar T. Bromley, William S. Bromley, and J. T. Maphis were qualified without security. The estate is valued around $25,000.
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John Bromley
Frederick County
Clarke
Bromley
Edgar
Lizzie
Mattie
Kate Maphis
John H. Bromley
Mollie
Martha A. Bromley
Kennedy and party visit Cumberland Valley excursion to Clearbrook
A special Cumberland Valley Railroad train carried President M C Kennedy and a group to Clearbrook today. They toured to Opequon Inn and spent the day before the special returned in the afternoon, picking up Kennedy and party at Clearbrook.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad
M. C. Kennedy
Clearbrook
Opequon Inn
Mr. Kennedy
Dr Tracey Visits Winchester From Martinsburg Lectures
Dr. R. W. Tracey the temperance lecturer, after a winter series in the Auditorium, is now giving illustrated lectures in Martinsburg West Virginia and came to Winchester for a visit.
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Tracey
R. W. Tracey
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Illness Strikes Winchester Worker Mr Boyd at Home
Mr Boyd I Mr Charles Boyd employed by Mr Lohn Capper fell suddenly ill last night at his residence in north Winchester after several days of indisposition, according to local brief.
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Charles Boyd
Lohn Capper
Winchester
Machinery Sold From Old Sash Factory to Cumberland Factory
Machinery from the old Sash Factory has been sold and moved to Cumberland Factory. The sale completes a transfer of assets as reported by local merchants.
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Cumberland
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Schuyler County
Charley Rouss
Southern Station
Gocers
Round Club
Gray Williams
Boys’ Club
Sarah Zane CO
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C. V
Mr. Boyd I
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