Louis Langkammer Dies in Martinsburg West Virginia
Mrs. Katie Forney receives word of the death of her brother Louis Langkammer at his Martinsburg home. Aged 49, he endured acute kidney trouble and sciatic rheumatism since May. A Baltimore native and longtime machinist for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, he later worked as a mail carrier. He was active in Masons Odd Fellows and Knights. His decline began in July, shocking Winchester relatives.
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Katie Forney
South Market Street
Louis Langkammer
Martinsburg
W. Va
Langkammer
Winchester
Howard Langhammer
Forney
Langhammer
Baltimore
Louis
Katharine Langkammer
Holland
Switzerland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Brunswick
Secret Society
Masons, Odd Fellows,” Knights
Winchester Young Society Dances at Charley Rouss Hall
A Winchester social dance last night at the Charley Rouss Fire Company hall drew about 35 couples. Music by Thompson's Orchestra of Martinsburg accompanied waltz and german as attendees from Washington, Savannah, New Orleans, Atlanta, St. Louis and Baltimore visited and fun flowed with cake and ices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Thompson
Martinsburg
W.va
Mary Nicholson
Washington, D. C
Nannie Screven
Savannah
Sallie Faulkner
Emma Powell
Cleveland
Ohio
Alba
Laura Beauregard
New Orleans
Baylor
Atlanta
Baltimore
Wm. Carson
Front Royal
Briggs
Stribling
Berryville
Fred Glaize
Ned Brown
Robert Conrad
Daniel Conrad
Sandy Baker
Lewis Baker
Nelson Page
Boger Brown
Brad Beverley
Westwood Beverley
Marshall Russell
Ran. T. McGuire
John Boyd
Fred Boyd
Samuel Wills
Harry Boyd
R. E. Byrd
J. Brad Beverley
W. P. McGuire
W. H Baker
W. 8. Love
R. Gray Williams
Winchester Man Dies in Washington
James T. Harris longtime Washington newspaper man died Sunday night after a long illness. Born in Winchester Virginia he came to Washington years ago and worked over twenty years with the Evening Star. Survived by son Raymond Harris a reporter for the Star funeral arranged by Star staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. T. Harris
Washington
Richmond Dispatch
Harris
Winchester
The
Evening Star
Star
Mr. Harris
Raymond Harris
Reon
the Star
Baker & Co Honors Lewis Wickley With Atlantic City Trip
In appreciation for long and faithful service Lewis Wickley received a trip to Atlantic City today from his players Baker and Company who covered all expenses.
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Lewis Wickley
Atlantic City
Baker & Co
Wayward girl Maud Rimel returns home with mother
Maud L V Rimel the Winchester girl who slipped from Martinsburg officials last week is released to her mother Mrs William Rimel. Despite initial objections the mother persuaded officials to free her, and they departed for Winchester on the Cumberland Valley train. The case for admission to the West Virginia Girls Industrial Home is noted for recall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud L. V. Rimel
Winchester
Martinsburg
Wiliam Rimel
Rev. Mr. Jackson To Wed Southern Girl
The engagement of Miss Davis of Charleston South Carolina and Rev. E. B. Jackson pastor of the Baptist Church at Somerville DC has been announced. Miss Davis daughter of Col Zimmerman Davis is among Charleston’s belles. Rev. Jackson formerly led the First Baptist Church in Winchester for five years. The wedding is planned for November.
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Miss Davis
Charleston
8. C
E. B. Jackson
the Baptist Church
Somerville
D. C
Col
Zimmerman Davis
Mr. Jackson
First Baptist Church
Winchester
Stolen Wheel Recovered Through Publicity
Mr. J Frank Eddy of the Eddy Press recovered his bicycle within a day after it vanished from in front of his Water Street shop. A $5 reward was offered. the thief suspected was a negro youth named William Johnson. The wheel was pawned to Berryville repairer James Willey for $8, and a warrant has been sent to Berryville authorities for Johnson's arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Eddy
Eddy Press
Eddy
East Water Street
Star
Lupton
Berryville
James Willey
Willey
William Johnson
Johnson
Mr. Eddy
Tae Star Office Relocated to South Main Street
The Star reports its office moved to No 4 South Main Street in the Tae Star building while improvements occur. editorial and business rooms replace the former Henry Schneider Shoe Factory space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Star
No. 4
South Main Street
Henry Schneider
Call Tax Star
Fishing for Bait This Afternoon
Quartermaster Dorsey Yeakley of the Winchester Rod and Reel Club travels to Capon Roads with seines and minnow buckets to catch catfish chubs for club use. He is joined by club president E L Hodgson, who will guide handling to avoid missteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey Yeakley
Winchester Rod and Reel Club
Capon Roads
E. L. Hodgson
Train Delayed by Breakdown Reaches Winchester
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train due in Winchester at 11 44 a.m. was delayed about an hour and fifteen minutes and arrived at one o clock. The delay was caused by a broken piston rod on an engine on the Washington Branch. The Valley train was held in Washington to transfer mail and passengers to the Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Washington
Market Street M E Church Building Committee Seeks $300
The Building Committee of Market Street M E Church says about $300 more is needed to complete church improvements, despite a Star notice claiming full subscription. Secretary John Sion, Secy, corrects the record and asks for continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market St. Methdlist Episcopal Church
Star
Tux Star
Horror Star
Market Street M. E. Church
Joun I
Sioa
Sec’y
Miss Rose Cameron Hosts Birthday Party at Braddock Street Home
Miss Rose Cameron daughter of Dr W D Cameron entertained many young friends at her birthday party last evening at the family residence on North Braddock street. Dainty refreshments were served and games kept the youths occupied until they departed to slumber for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Cameron
W. D. Cameron
North Braddock Street
ELOPING COUPLE WEDS IN CUMBERLAND MARYLAND
Luther Fletcher of Cross Junction Virginia and Ella May Whitaker of Parishville Maryland eloped from the church and wed in Cumberland Maryland after Fletcher brandished a revolver to deter Dudley Whitaker who tried to intervene. The couple, ages 26 and 18, had earlier attempted elopement weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Fletcher
Cross Junction
Ella May Whitaker
Parishville
Cumberland
W. A. Melvin
Miss Whitaker
Dudley Whitaker
Mr. Fletcher
Little Nellie Dehaven Dies From Burns
Four year old Nellie Dehaven, daughter of widow Armanda Dehaven, suffered severe burns while playing with a stove fire. Her mother, Mrs. Dehaven, also was badly burned preventing the flames. Dr. Janney expects a fatal outcome. The family resides near Siler, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Dehaven
Armanda Dehaven
Handley Trustees Qualify Today
In the Corporation Court this morning Dr W B Love M M Lynch and S H Hansbrough qualified as Handley fund Trustees by taking the oath before Judge Atkinson. They were three elected by the Common Council on March 11 for a three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
W. 8. Love
M. M. Lynch
H. Hansbrough
Handley Fund
Atkinson
Common Council
Handley Board
Hawkins sets record by killing groundhogs with dogs
Bliss resident C. L. Hawkins has killed three groundhogs in recent days using his dogs, one dog weighing about fifty pounds fought two of Hawkins' dogs before being defeated. Also notes Senator J Faulkner declined to act as counsel in the Ward Chester case due to other commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Hawkins
Bliss
J. Faulkner
Ward-Winchester
Goods Sold under Execution at Main and Monmouth
City Sergeant J. W. Taylor sold store goods today from the building at Main and Monmouth streets formerly occupied by Fred M. Wood. The sale fetched a consideration of 67.81.
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J. W. Taylor
Main and
Monmouth Streets
Fred M. Wood
Aged Lady Nancy E. Hardy Dies at Greenspring
Mrs Nancy E Landers Hardy aged 65 died at her home near Greenspring Frederick County around 1 45 am cause consumption contracted nine years ago She leaves four children and five grandchildren she was a longtime Greenspring Methodist Church member Funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 30 am at the Greenspring Church and old stone chapel burial in Greenspring cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy E. Hardy
Green Spring
Hardy
Nancy E. Landers
Landers
J. H. Hardy
Greenspring
D. H. Hardy
Pittsburg
W. T
E. N. Hardy
Frederick County
Martha J. Potts
Charlestown
W. Va
Gainesboro
Miss Carter Conrad Hosts Bridge Whist Club Championship
This morning Miss Carter Conrad entertained the Bridge Whist Club as members competed for the championship. Mrs. Joseph Wright led with the top score, followed by Miss Carter Conrad, Mrs. Loring Cover, and Miss Minnie Baker. Season scores will be tracked for future top contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Conrad
Joseph Wright
Loring Cover
Minnie Baker
Quick Work in Placing Large Glass Front at Bell Building
Mr. Lewis Trier, contractor for the Bell building remodel, installed two large glass panes 104 by 66 inches each for the storefront. His crew completed the glazing in under an hour and expect to finish the remaining work in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Trier
Bell Building
Henry 3. Baker & Co
Trier
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Rouss’ Hall
Wayward Girl
Laura Rimel
Miss Cameron Gigés
Maryland
Luther Fletcher
Little Nellie Dehaven
Handley Trustees
Faulkner
Nancy Hardy
Miss Conrad Entertains Club
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