Winchester plans grand Fourth of July celebration with visiting firemen
The General Committee of the Fire Department and the Red Men met at the Sarah Zane Engine House. Invitations extended to First Hose, Western Enterprise Hagerstown, Rescue Hose, Hose No 1, Keyser West Virginia, Martinsburg, Cumberland Fire Carlisle, and others including Washington Veteran and Hanover. Plans include a sham battle on Winchester Golf Club Grounds and a two plan banquet, with police patrols arranged for the event.
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Fire Department
Sarah Zane
Alhough
Western Enterprise Fire Comany of
Hagerstown
Rescue Hos Company
Hose Company
Keyser W. Va
Martinsburg Fire Department
Martinsburg
W. Va
Cumberland Fire Company
Carlisle
Winsheater
Republc
Washington
Hanover Pa
Winchester
Red Men
Winchester Golf Club
Banque Committee
Winchester lineman leaves to join Western Union
Mr. Clinton Boxwell longtime chief lineman of Winchester Telephone Company has severed ties with that company and accepted a position as electrician for the Western Union Telegraph Company in Greensboro New York He will depart Saturday for his new field of work His absence will be deeply felt by the local outfit where he is respected and popular Also advertising a large stock of Harness Whips Sheets and Robes at 58 Miller Supply Co
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Clinton Boxwell
Winchester Telephone Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Greensboro
N. Y
Boxwell
Illness Strikes During Cameron Hall Dance
Miss Ocie Page of this city fainted at Cameron Hall while dancing as heat and excitement of the evening took their toll. Dr P W Boyd attended, she lay in a coma for about an hour, then revived and was taken home. Today she is better but still weak from the ordeal.
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Cameron Hall
Ocie Page
Miss Page
P. W. Boyd
Dickinson College Honors Prof T M West with A M Degree
The Carlisle commencement ends with 69 graduates including Prof T M West Jr who receives the A M degree after two extra years of study. He is from Dickinson Seminary Williamsport and son of Rev T M West of Carlisle M E Church. He plans travels to promote the college this summer. Rev West will attend the college conference on the 16th as a visitor.
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Dickinson College
Carlisle
T. Marshall West, Jr
Dickinson Seminary
Williamsport
T. Marshall West
West
Angela
Wild Woman Exhibition Promises Terror at Local Corner
A genuine wild woman, captured in a jungle, will be exhibited at the corner of Main Street and Rouss Avenue. She arrives tonight and goes wild at 9 o clock tomorrow morning. Described as a terror, admission may approach four dollars.
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Main Street
Rouss Avenue
Hagertown
Norning
Engine Breaks Down Near Vaucluse Station
A southbound freight engine on No. 61 blew a cylinder head and broke down a short distance above Vaucluse Station. Rain disabled power and the stalled train waited until No. 59 arrived, then was moved to Midaletown by 59’s engine.
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Vaucluse Station
Midaletown
Foley Assistant Cashier Residing at Home Province
Mr James W Foley assistant cashier of the homeset cade te at Aap Nag is quite at his residence in that place.
Aged Veterans Annual Pilgrimage Highlighted by Milestone Birthday
Mr. Peter Miller of Romney and Mr. W James Keller of Petersburg WV visit The Star. Miller notes he never misses the Sixth of June at Winchester to decorate graves and celebrates his birthday the same day. Tomorrow he turns 76. Both are Civil War veterans. Miller also served in the Mexican War 1846 1848 under Gen Zachary Taylor and in the Confederate Thirteenth Virginia Cavalry. He visits his sons Charles E Miller and Lewis Miller in the city.
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Peter Miller
Romney
W. Va
W. James Kdller
Petersburg
Winchester
Star Office
Miller
Keller
Mr. Miller
Zachariah Taylor
Thirteenth Virginia Cavalry
Messrs
Charles E. and
Lewis Miller
Little George Barry Bitten by a Dog
Little George Barry son of Mrs. Alexander Barry was bitten on the nose and face by a gray hound owned by Master Philip Williams as he played near Mrs. Jno. J. Williams residence. He fell from the steps and suffered contusions but no serious injury is expected after medical treatment.
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George Barry
Alexander Barry
Jno
J. Williams
Barry
Philip Williams
Little George
Contractor King Injured Ejecting Worker at Bank Project
Contractor Oscar King, tied to the Farmers' and Merchants Bank and Jefferson National Bank projects, was seriously injured yesterday when a colored driver struck him with a brick during an attempt to eject the driver from the building. The assailant's identity and further details were not disclosed.
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Oscar King
W. W. King
Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank
Jefferson National Bank
Charlottesville
Flora rides in from St. Louis to aid paralyzed brother
Mr. E. D. Flora of St. Louis arrived in Winchester today on the 11 44 train to be at the bedside of his sick brother, Geo W Flora, who has been paralyzed for several days. Mr. Flora is described as a prominent farmer in Missouri. He departed St. Louis yesterday morning at two o clock.
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E. D. Flora
St. Louis
Winchester
Chief Sibert to Lead Fourth of July Parade
The fire department chooses Chief J. W. Sibert as chief marshal for the Fourth of July parade amid opposition to replacing him. The event remains a firemen's affair with strong support for Sibert as the rightful leader of the march.
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J. W. Sibert
Confederate Monument Unveiling Guests Arrive Amid Regret
Senator E W Carmack cannot attend the Stonewall Cemetery Confederate dead monument unveiling. Major Albert Akers and Senator William B Bate will participate as guests of Mr James B Russell with reception tonight hosted by the Russells. Senator Bate, a veteran Confederate leader, is highlighted by his long public career from Tennessee politics to the U S Senate.
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United States
E. W. Carmack
Stonewall Cemetery
Tur Stark
Cormack
Washington
Albert Akers
William B. Bate
Tennessee
Baltimore and Ohio
James B. Russell
South Washington Street
Russell
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Daughters of the Confederacy
Major Akers
Senator Bat
Congress
Bate
Breckinridge Lane
Army of Tennessee
Tilden
Hendricks
United States Senate
Washington C.whitthorne
Pardon Refusal Alders Castleman Case
Governor Montague refused a pardon to James H. Castleman who was tried and convicted of a felony at the April term 1899 of Frederick County Court. The case concerns the county and the governor’s decision on clemency.
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Montague Chase
James H. Castleman
Frederick County
Pleasant early evening at the Episcopal Female Institute commence ment
The Episcopal Female Institute in Winchester held the commence ment proper last evening with a two part musical recital and elocutionary performances. Certificates of proficiency were awarded, and an informal social evening followed a dance. Tonight’s concert at 8 will conclude the year with diplomas and medals.
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Episcopal Female Institute
Winchester
Pupils of Valley Female College Head Home for Summer
The Valley Female College closed its session last night and the young ladies left for home today. A large group of friends accompanied them to the railroad stations to wish them a pleasant journey and a happy vacation. The college is the first female seminary to close for the summer.
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Valley Female College
Four Congressmen From Tennessee to Attend Memorial Day
Major Albert Akers sent a telegram that four Tennessee congressmen will accompany James B. Russell for Confederate Memorial Day exercises tomorrow evening. Guests include J. W. Gains with W. Roy Stephenson, R. A. Pierce with R. M. Ward, and Lemuel P. Clagett with E. Holmes Boyd.
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James B. Russell
Albert Akers
Tennessee
J. W. Gains
W. Roy Stephenson
R. A. Pierce
R. M. Ward
Lemuel P. Clagett
E. Holmes Boyd
New York Party Guests in Winchester Visit
Mr and Mrs Lewis Hyde from New York arrive in Winchester with Mrs Hyde's daughter Miss Mary Stevens. They are hosted by Dr and Mrs Wm P McGuire for a stay in the city.
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Lewis Hyde
New York
Hardware Cement and Builders' Supplies Miller Bapply Co
Hardware, cement and builders' supplies sales feature Miller Bapply Co offering a range of tools, materials and building products. Local trade prices and stock availability are highlighted for contractors and homeowners.
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Miller Bapply Co
Valley Female College closes with six graduates
The Valley Female College held its final exercises in Winchester with a large audience. The class of 1892 wore white gowns and received diplomas after an evening of music and elocution led by Rev. W. H. H. Joyce. Graduates were Estelle Andrews Berkeley Maryland Virginia Clyde Joyce Mabel Chipley Sadie Richards Dina Catlett Curry.
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Valley Female College
Winchester
College Hall
W. H. H. Joyce
Luray
Braddock Street
Nicopal Church
South
Joyce
Warwick
J. P. Hiyde
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Estelle Andrews
Berkeley
Virginia Clyde Joyce
Mabel
Unusual Sun Dogs Seen Over Winchester
An unusual solar event was reported at ten this morning in Winchester. Three suns appeared tangent to each other, a rare optical illusion caused by higher air currents. Sun dogs mimic the sun and are often linked to impending rain.
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Winchester
One of Mosby's Men Arrives in Winchester for Memorial Day
Mr. Charles Biedler of Baltimore is at Hotel Evans in Winchester to attend Confederate Memorial Day services tomorrow. He is an old Confederate veteran and visitor from Maryland.
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Charles Biedler
Baltimore
Hotel Evans
Biedler
Winchester
Ready to Honor The Heroic Dead Of Winchester June Memorial
The article describes June sixth ceremonies at Stonewall Cemetery to honor Confederate dead with floral tributes and unveiling of Tennessee and Florida monuments. A parade includes Confederate camps and veterans groups, with addresses by Major Albert Akers and Senator Bate and a double unveiling led by local youths.
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South
Stonewall Cemetery
Winchester
Tennessee
Florida
Ladies Memorial Association
Daughters of the Confederacy
Citizens Cemetery
Tae Star
Sons of Veterans
Albert Akers
Bate
Gertrude Barton
Barton
Tennessee Monument
Isabelle Daniels
Bowen Daniels
Florida Monument
Kent Street
Ashby Camp
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Miller Supply Co
Mir. T. Marshall West
Vaucluse
Aged Veterans
King
Sibert
Senator Carmack
Senator Bate
Mr. Russell
Castleman
THE
Dr. McGuire
Mosby
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