Winchester Baseball Opens Season With Strong Pitching Staff
Winchester opens the baseball season on Monday June 11 at Reservoir Park against Front Royal Va. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children under fifteen. Manager Baker has assembled a top lineup including five ace pitchers Cole Shiner Armstrong Cantwell and Fizer along with strong infield White Ford Andrews and an active outfield Graham Barry Woodward Judd. The park has a new high board fence a reworked diamond and will host Interstate League games plus others from Virginia teams.
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Winchester
Front Royal
Reservoir Park
Wincchester
Martinsburg
Haverstown
Charlestown
Virginia
Old Town
Baker
Cole
Shiner
Armstrong
Cantwell
Fizer
White
Ford
Andrews
Graham
Barry
Woodward
Judd
Norfolk
Commencement Week At Massanutten Academy Woodstock Va
Commencement exercises at Massanutten Academy Woodstock drew large crowds. An oratorical contest Monday awarded first prize to Miss Katie Bushong Maurertown and class A day honors to Mr Harry Shutters Mount Jackson and Shields Chapman Woodstock. The Tuesday musical class contest was directed by Prof J C Bolger.
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Massanutten Academy
Woodstock
Katie Bushong
Maurertown
Harry Shutters
Mownt Jackson
Shields Chapman
J. C. Bolger
Widow Mrs Diffenderfer Dies at 78 in Martinsburg
Mrs. Diffenderfer widow of the late Charles Diffenderfer aged about 78, life long Methodist and Berkeley County resident, is survived by two children Dr. William Diffenderfer of Washington DC and Mrs. De Bert of Martinsburg WV. Funeral tomorrow at 2 20 PM with McKim Diffenderfer relatives attending. Burial in Martinsburg.
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Diffenderfer
Charles. Diffenderfer
Poisal
Berkeley County
William Diffenderfer
Washington, D. C
de Bert
Martinsburg
W. Va
McKim Diffenderfer
Florida Daughters Send Flowers to Confederate Cemetery Lot
Mrs. William S. Love of the Turner Ashby Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy received a large box from Florida with flowers and Southern moss for the Florida lot at Stonewall Cemetery. The flowers were arranged on graves and the Florida monument, praised as the prettiest spot in the cemetery. The gifts came from Mrs. Sheldon Stringer of Brooksville Florida. The Florida lot was decorated this year by Winchester and Stephens City ladies.
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William S. Love
Turner Ashby
Daughters of the Confederacy
Express
Florida
Stonewall Cemetery
Love
Florida Lot
Florida Monument
Sheldon Stringer
Brooksville
United Daughters of ‘the Confederacy
Winchester
Stephens City
Shot Through Body At The Battle Here
Lieutenant Joshua Lipman a prominent New Orleans diamond merchant is the guest of Mrs Mary S Allen of Strasburg. He was shot through the body at Winchester on September 19 1864 and nursed back to health by valley friends who remain loyal to him.
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Joshua Lipman
New Orleans
Mary S. Allen
Strasburg
Lipman
Winchester
Sarah Zane Fire Company Regular Meeting Tonight
The Sarah Zane Fire Company will hold its regular meeting tonight. Every member is expected to attend as business of importance will be transacted.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Mr. Ron Taylor Stricken By Rheumatism on West Monmouth Street
Mr. Ron Taylor has been quite ill with rheumatism at his home on West Monmouth Street.
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Ron Taylor
Monmouth Street
Old Toll-House Object of Suit
In Frederick County Circuit Court, the Baker heirs sue Berryville turnpike company to regain possession of the old toll house on the Berryville pike in Winchester. The company contends George W. Baker conveyed the property in return for toll use. the heirs claim property reverts when toll use ends. The case, with complex legal questions, will proceed to trial at the next term.
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Googe
W.” Baker
Feaver
Thomas W.harrison
Frederick County
Robert. M. Ward
Turnpike Company
R. Gray Williams
Baker
Harrison
Farnek Biker
William H. Baker
Winchester
Rosalie Walk
Annapolis
Berryville Turnpike Company
Berryville
Kentucky Beauty Weds Mr. Washington
Miss May Bruce Brennan of Louisville Kentucky wed William Lanier Washington of New York at the Church of the Incarnation in New York. The bride was given away by her brother Dr. Robert Emery Brennan with Albert Andrew Brennan as best man. Washington is connected to notable Washington family lines and relatives in Baltimore and Nice France.
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Church of the Incarnation
New York
May Bruce Brennan
Louisville
William Lanier Washington
Robert Emery Brennan
Albert Andrew Brennan
Washington
James B. Washington
John Augustine Washington
George Washington
Joe Wheeler Sold For a Fancy Price
Hon Marshall McCormick sold his saddle horse Joe Wheeler for 750 to M T Birch of Washington DC, a noted racehorse man. The report from Berryville dated June 8 notes the buyer and price.
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Joe Wheeler
Bureau of the Evening Star
Berryville
Marshall McCormick
Joe Wheele
M.T. Birch
Washington, D.C
Ethel Thompson
Eastern College
Front Royal
Trene Woodford
Leesburg
Sallie Bok
Louisville
J. B. Winter and Child
Mississippi
Jack Powers
Prize Ram Slain by Vicious Dogs in Chase
A thrilling chase near Chambersville ends with Mr. John Warrick and his sons killing two attacking dogs after they mauled a flock of seventy two sheep. The great Dane was shot six times and died. the ram protected its herd but fell in the pursuit.
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Chambersville
John W.arrick
Mr. Larrick
Citizens' Committee Calls Meeting Tonight Will Discuss Local Politics
Notices mailed by the Citizens' Committee of Winchester call all temperance and good government supporters to a mass convention at the courthouse hall at eight o'clock this evening. It does not state the agenda or the presiding official.
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Winchester
Tha ‘Courthouse Hall
Quietly Married On Market Street
Mr. N. H. Lewis prominent Bethel farmer and Mrs. Mary T. Hinton were quietly married at 5 o clock Wednesday afternoon at 401 South Market Street. Rev. W. D. Smith officiated with only close family present. The couple will reside near Bethel after a brief wedding trip to Winchester.
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N. H. Lewis
Bethel
Mary T. _ Hinton
Jacob Randall
South Market Street
W. D. Smith
Christ Episcopal Church
Winchester
To Build New Church in Strasburg Efforts
The Rev. F. L. Robinson and Mr. Davison of Middletown are in Strasburg trying to purchase a lot for a new Episcopal church. They are encountering difficulty locating a suitable site as negotiations continue.
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F. L. Robinson
Mr. Davison
Middletown
Strasburg
Roanoke Bride Weds Winchester Doctor in Elegant Virginia Style
The wedding of Miss Virginia Rogers of Roanoke and Dr. Philip W. Boyd Jr. of Winchester occurred Wednesday night in a home decorated with lilies of the valley and roses. Rev. W. H. Milton officiated with Rev. J. William Boyd assisting. The bride wore white tulle and lace with a lily bouquet. maid of honor wore blue silk and La France roses. The couple planned a brief Niagara Falls honeymoon before settling in Winchester, receiving numerous gifts including gifts rivaling those of Alice Roosevelt.
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Philip W. Boyd, Jr
Winchester
Virginia, Rogers
Roanoke
Rogers
Philip, W. Boyd, Jr
Niagara Falls
Asa Belle
George P. Tayloe
Roanoke County
Asa Rogers
Petersburg
P. W. Boyd
John 0. Boyd
A. H. H. Boyd
Alice Roosevelt
Leesburg Show Caps Large Crowd With Local Horse Victory
The Leesburg Hare Show drew a very large crowd despite rain, with Virginia Girl owned by Rob Barr of Winchester winning the speedway class. Clarke County horses won multiple classes including Ladies Park back Robin Ada first and Loudoun-stables riders taking several top spots in hunters and draft divisions.
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Leesburg
Virginia
Rob, Barr
Winchester
Clarke County
Travel la Alesse
Ladies’ Park
Robin Ada
Blair Johnson
Lorderfield
Witham
H. Carter
Stulpticity
Duffy Brothers
Arclight
Nancy Lee
David Dunlop
Loudoun
Hinks
Henry Plaster
King Gelt
Blanche Bates
Milton
PB. P. Redman
Sporting Bishop
Warden
J. A. Latz
W. H. Carter
Flash Away
C. R. Hooff
Bishop
H. ©. Warden
A. M. Chichester
W. Davis
A. H. Nurton
D. Dunlop
Rocket D
Gleaners Strawberry Festival Moves to Presbyterian Church
The strawberry festival formerly at Mrs Cover's location is moved to the basement and yard of The Presbyterian Church. The event starts Friday night at 8 o'clock with invitations extended to all.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Berryville Call on Unpaid Bill at No 8
Fragmentary item notes Berryville action regarding an unpaid bill at address No 8. The readable text provides no date or full context, but implies a formal demand or collection issue tied to a local matter.
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Berryville
Berryville Plays Here On June 16
Berryville brings its strongest team of the year to Winchester on Saturday June 16 to meet Manager Atwell s noted squad. A large number of Berryville fans will travel to root for the visitors in what promises to be a hard fought game.
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Berryville
Winchester
Atwell
Berryville Rooters
Winchester Joins Interstate League in 1906 Rules Adopted
Winchester joins the Interstate League with Martinsburg Winchester Charlestown and Hagerstown. Spker is manager of Winchester and Baker of Winghater elected director and secretary. League officers named and rules include each team bearing own expenses forfeit penalties for no-shows and umpired games under local ground rules with two umpires and appeals to directors. First games set for June 20 at Charlestown Martinsburg and Hagerstown with a detailed schedule listed.
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Martinsburg
Winchester Asd
Sp Ker
Hirgerate
Tle
Hager Winchester
Charlestown
Tinsburg
Harvey
Bhis
Interstate
W. A. Baker
Oyther-Club
Board of Directors
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Charles Diffenderfer
Sarah Zane
Baker Heirs
Berryville! Turnpike Company
Kentucky
Mr. Washington
Charles Jefferson
Brucewa
Citizens’ Committee
Market Street
P. W. Boyd, Jr
Virginia Rogers
Barr
Tre
Hagers
Iowa
Hagerstown
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