Happenings in Stephens City Fire Damage and Local Events
Stephens City Virginia reports a house fire near Freetown damaged two rooms before discovery. A Professor H A Funk school entertainment drew a large crowd and continues tonight. Mrs Wines commercement set for June 7 and 8 at Mayers Hall promising an interesting affair. J W Lemley injured by a spark near a blacksmith furnace. E A Rust cut hand at his shop. James D Williams found horses missing near Rockland in Warren county. Mr Ain Robinson killed a pure white squirrel west of town. Ada Lewis staying with Mrs P H Strode. R Brown resumed activity after illness.
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J. W. Lemley
A. Rust
James D. Williams
Rockland
Warren County
Ain Robinson
Ada Lewis
P. H. Strode
R . Brown
Cumberland Valley Railroad Excurison Tickets To Lincoln Neb
Due to the German Baptist Brethren Church annual conference in Lincoln Nebraska May 23 to 30 the Cumberland Valley Railroad will sell excursion tickets to Lincoln and return via Harrisburg and Pennsylvania Railroad at 29.65 for the route trip from all stations on their line. Tickets on sale May 22 to 26 good to return leaving Lincoln by June 4. By depositing tickets with local Lincoln agent on or before June 3 and paying a 50 cent fee the final limit may extend to June 30. For train times and route consult local ticket agents.
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German Baptist Brethren Church
Lincoln
Neb
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Excurson
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Ivt
Iocal
Thou Art a Woman Story Attributed To Emma Wright
A short story titled Thou Art a Woman appeared in another local paper yesterday afternoon. It was written for the Evening Star by Miss Emma Howard Wright, a well known author. The Star published it over a year ago and it was paid for when accepted.
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Evening Star
Emma Howard Wright
Tur Star
Weather Forecast for Virginia Weekend
The United States Weather Bureau issues a forecast for Virginia calling for cloudy unsettled weather tonight and Sunday with occasional rains and variable winds.
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United States Weather Bureau Today
Virginia
Dr Janney Buysa Farm Acquisition Near Albin
Dr J E Janney has bought the John Henry Cochran farm of about 75 acres near Albin for 3500 dollars. The land was formerly two farms owned by John Harmer and the late John M Muse.
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J. E. Janney
John Henry Cochran
Albin
John Harmer
John M. Muse
Infant Death of Ritter Child Near Red Bud
Infant son of T. H. and Lydia Ritter died yesterday at the family home near Red Bud. The funeral was held today at Red Bud Church.
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Flavius C. Ritter
T. H
Lydia Ritter
Red Bud
Cars Jump Track in Baltimore Yard Incident
This morning in the Baltimore and Ohio yards several cars on the weighing platform jumped the track during shifting. Damage was minor with the platform scarred but repaired quickly. Mr. Collins Taylor of the Martinaville Tobacco Company is involved.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Collins Taylor
The
Martinaville Tobacco Company
Local notices and arrivals in Tomn Star region
In Brucetown S J Swimley was in town today. Loudoun County records mark the death of soldier J R Copeland after two wars. Colonial Beach sale near the Potomac totals 50000 dollars. Fauquier County farmer Robert Beverley dies at home. Ada B Goode returns from Charles School. Frank R Stockton and wife hosted a reception at Claymont W Va for Mr and Mrs John Starr. Mingo Walker estate house near Fair Ground bought by E G Hollis for 430 dollars. Roberta and Emma Conner return from Harpers Ferry where they tended Mrs Theo Conner’s illness.
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Frank R. Stockton
Claymont
Charlestown
W. Va
John Starr
Fair Grounde
Mingo Walker
E. G. Hollis
Roberta
Emma Conner
Harpers Ferry
Theo. Conner
Reduced Rates to Cerro Gordo by Old Order Meeting
The Cumberland Valley Railroad announces excursion tickets to Cerro Gordo Lit May 24 81 for Old Order German Baptists. Round trip fare 25 72 with return May 26 inclusive and valid to June 4. Deposit tickets at Cerro Gordo joint agent by June 3 with 50 cent extension fee to June 30.
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Cerro Gordo
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Cerr
Sailed for Germany to study at a German university
Mr. Janney Lupton son of M E W Lupton of Berkeley county sails today for Leipzig Germany to enter a German university for an extended stay. He is nephew of Hugh S and David Lupton of this city and recently graduated from Columbia University and studied at Johns Hopkins University. He will pursue the degree of M D upon his return after traveling in Germany.
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Janney Lupton
M. E. W. Lupton
Berkeey Couty
Lripzic
Germany
Ag Anc Taveling
Lupton
Handsome Pomorian Dog Sent From Akron
Mrs. Irvine of Akron Ohio sent Miss Nancy Cartmell a handsome Pomorian dog. The animal is pretty and intelligent with long silky white hair and is described as highly educated with many tricks. Mrs Irvine, an invalid, met Miss Cartmell at Old Point and promised the dog as it required attention like a child.
Why Was This Horror Star Trees Cut on Market Street
A citizen questions authorities after trees on Market street were cut. The writer asks whether the Building Commission or any body can usurp the City Council's Street Committee authority and requests consultation before tree removal.
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Market Street
Building Commission
City Council
Street Committee
City Hall
Crrizen
Not Afraid of Harrisonburg in Woodstock Race
Friendship Reel Team says they will enter the Woodstock race on July 4 despite a wet track they object to a 275 yard run but will make an honest effort to win the prize if chances are equal.
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Friendship Reel
Woodstock
Trick Rider Lee Calvert Demonstrates Bicycle Tricks on Main Street
Trick rider Lee Calvert gave a public bicycle trick show on Main Street this afternoon. Calvert, known as the irrepressible messenger boy, performed daring maneuvers to entertain spectators.
Beardsworth to Visit City for Week. Piano Tuning Offered
Prof. W. H. Beardsworth will stay in this city for the next week to attend engagements. Anyone needing pianos tuned may leave orders at 5-59-w T. T. Watw's for service.
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W. H. Beardsworth
T. T. Watw
Market report of wholesale produce prices
Wholesale market prices listed include Eggs at 10 104, Butter print 14 RW, Butter roll 4, apples 715, turkeys, potatoes 60, chickens old 7, Wheat 72, Corn shelled 55. Prices shown for various items with no context of date or location.
Wanted to Rent Office Space for Physician
Classified notice seeks one large or two smaller rooms to serve as a physician’s office. Address 5-30 was Star Orrier.
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L.” Star Orrier
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J. W. Funk
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Hagerstown Spoke and Bending Co
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Thomas Keating
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