Private Ray Sick and Cousin Glenn Ray in Philippines
Private Ray Quite ill in camp. Private Glenn Ray from Busan Philippines writes June 6 about weeks of malaria fever and possible transfer to Manila hospital. He sends curios and notes witnessing a Chinese store burn with about $40,000 worth of army goods. Private Bay with Company B 47th US Infantry Vols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hunk
Glenn Ray
Busan
Philippine Islands
Glenn
Manila
Bay
Co. B
UO. S. Inf
Agent Plans Mercer Estate Talk Next Tuesday in Winchester
Mr John C Randall of Hagerstown will be in Winchester next Tuesday July 24 to confer with Mercer estate heirs residing there including J P Haddox and G W Haddox. He has information for the heirs and wishes to meet all of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Randall
Hagerstown
Winchester
Mercer
Messrs. J. P
G. W. Haddox
Suspended animation case in Charlestown leaves widow near death
Mrs. Yantis, wife of S. V. Yantis of Charlestown, W V, collapsed in the old home she returned to near Harpers Ferry and has remained unconscious since Saturday. Doctors say she faces death as her pulse and breathing are gone and her body lies rigid resembling death. She is 38 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Colbert
Harpers'Ferry
Colbert
William Colbert
F. W. M. Holliday
Winchester
Virginia Firemen Prepare for State Association Meet
Richmond hosts the Virginia State Firemen's Association gathering September 26 to 28. Prizes totaling 700 dollars attract attention while the city plans about 2000 dollars for entertainment. Local companies Friendship Charley Rouss Reuss Hook and Ladder Sarah Zane and Captain Henry Schneider are involved in preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Friendship Fire Company
Charley Rouss
Reuss Hook
Virginia
Winchester Manager and Family Visit Salem
Manager S L Hoover of the Winchester Telephone Company traveled to Salem Virginia today with his wife and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Hoover
Winchester Telephone Company
Salem, Va
Virginia fertilizer tax proves a strong revenue source
The 15 cent per ton tax on all fertilizers in Virginia, enacted by the last General Assembly, began January and by June 28 had raised 18 959 10 from 126 394 tons sold. Sales lull since May, with August expected for fall crops. officials estimate total revenue near 30 000 to fund agriculture department needs including inspection costs of about 10 000.
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General Assembly
Virginia
T. J. Stratton
Department of Agriculture
Richmond Dispatch
Wonderful Rouss Spring Restores Water Flow
Workmen cleaned out Rouss spring this morning and after opening the water gates the spring fell four feet then returned to normal within an hour. Winchester residents praise the spring as a major water resource, noting its immense volume and the town’s municipally owned system.
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Rouss Spring
United States
Funeral for Infant Eugene Lewis Snapp in Staunton
Funeral services were held for six month old Eugene Lewis Snapp at 10 this morning from Mrs. John M. Lewis home at the corner of Kent and Clifford streets. Rev Dr John E Bushnell officiated and interment followed in Mt Hebron Cemetery. He died yesterday at 3 PM at his parents home after a brief illness cholera infantum. The remains were brought to the city on the Baltimore and Ohio line and taken to his grandmother's home.
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Eugene Lewis Snapp
Eugene D
Florence E. Snapp
Staunton
John M. Lewis
Kent and
Clifford Streets
John E. Bushnell
Mt. Hebron
Baltimore & Ohio
Clever capture of escaped thieves by officers and citizen
Early morning pursuit leads Chief Seabright and Officer Hollis aided by a civilian to corner escaped robbers Joseph Lewis and Benjamin Turner near Shawnee Hollow. Turner receives sixty days on the chain gang. Lewis remains to face trial after hiding in Winchester and joining a picnic escape attempt.
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Seabright
Hollis
Joseph Lewis
Benjamin Turner
Turner
Lewis
Winchester
Front Royal
Chief Seabright
Front Royal Road
Shawnee ‘Hollow
Front Royal Pike
Jacob Hillyard
Haddox Granted Patent for Revolving Ribbon Cabinet
Mr. Geo W Haddox of north Main street has been awarded a patent for the revolving ribbon cabinet. The cabinet is similar to the lace cabinet Haddox already markets which has met with considerable success.
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Haddox
Geo. W. Haddox
North Main Street
The
Star
Glad He is Living
Theodore Jones a respected Black man who lost part of his left arm in a mill accident at Sumac Mills weeks ago was downtown this morning. He is improving rapidly but the warm weather causes him suffering and he is thankful to have escaped with his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Jones
Sumac
Heat toll in cities vs countryside on extreme summer days
The article argues that urban residents suffer more heat prostrations than rural dwellers despite cooler parks and waterways in cities. It cites overexertion and individual condition as primary causes, noting Winchester shows no fatalities, and concludes moderation and fortified health are vital during hot weather.
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Winchester
Outing Party Returns From Capon River Trip
Mr. T Reese Arnold and daughter Miss Mary Arnold of Baltimore County Md Mrs J Riley and daughters Misses India and Hilda Grim Mr Edgar Arnold and wife of Winchester returned on Tuesday from Capon River where they spent the last week The party caught 87 fine fish
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T. Reese Arnold
Mary
Baltimore County
J. Riley ( Grim
India
Hilda Grim
Edgar Arnold
Wmd
Winchester
Capon River
Fich
Mrs W H Bes'idsworth Visits Buena Vista Friend
Mrs W H Bes'idsworth of Buena Vista is visiting Mrs T M Bantz.
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W. H. Bes‘idsworth
Uena Vista
T.M. Bantz
Virginia Troops for Chinese Service
The Virginia Army Volunteer force, about 2,200 strong, ready to deploy anywhere if called, contemplates strengthening the Philippines garrison in a possible great Far East war. Infantry units span Staunton to Newport News with several more to muster in. artillery at Richmond Norfolk Portsmouth. naval reserves at Norfolk. cavalry in Surry County. General Fitzhugh Lee may command in China.
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Virginia
China
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Cuba
Far East
Virginia Volunteers
Staunton
Charlottesville
Alexandria
Roanoke
Martinsville
Lynchburg
Richmond
Franklin
Portsmouth
Hampton
Woodstock
Newport News
Danville
Emporia
Norfolk
Surry County
Fitzhugh Lee
Richmond Times
Death of Mrs Martha Parker in Vaucluse
Mrs Martha Parker widow of Charles Parker died in Vaucluse this morning from paralysis after a stroke on Monday. She was born Miss Swanson in Winchester fifty six years ago and leaves two brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be held from Mrs Chapman's South Market Street residence at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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Martha Parker
Charles Parker
Vaucluse
Parker
Ann Stickley
Messrs. Ashby
John Swanson
Frances Chapman
Selina Butler
St. Louis
Swindler Poses as Philadelphia Agent Reaps Blacksmiths’ Cash
A man posing as an agent for a Philadelphia firm visited Stephens City several weeks ago selling cheap goods and collecting payment in advance. None of the goods have appeared, and nearly every local blacksmith in the county paid him, now they seek to trace him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stremens City
Philadelphia
Heatwave grips city as temperatures soar
Residents struggle with extreme heat as temperatures climb over daily highs. Officials urge staying indoors, hydrating, and checking on vulnerable neighbors while cooling centers open across the region.
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Winchester Inn
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Braes
Italy
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Old Town
Wm. PP. McGuire
Amherst Street
Eyie McGuire
Georgie Wayne
Sandy Baker Jr
J. Few Brown
National Avenue
St. John
Cora Gray
Capt
J. B. Beverly
South Stewart Street
Conrad
Holmes Conrad
Dame
Nelson P. Dame
W. Water Street
Kate Woodward
Private Ray
V. Yant
Charlestown
W. Va
8S. V. Yantis
Yantis
Old Dominion
Stephens City
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