Mr. Hay Wins County Vote at Delegated Convention
Frederick County delegates elected at the Democratic primaries met in Harrisonburg to select delegates for the congressional convention July 17. In L. A. Huggtt's absence, Jonah Tavenner called the mass meeting and William Jobe served as temporary chairman. A credentials and delegates committee was formed.
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Court House Hall
Harrisonburg
L. A. Huggtt
Jonah Tavenner
William Jobe
Charley Rouss Company Chooses Hagerstown Trip
The Charley Rouss Fire Company votes unanimously to travel to Hagerstown Maryland on July 4 for the dedication of brass cannons presented by the U S government. The First Hose Company of Hagerstown invites them as guests with the Union Cornet Band. Martinsburg will also host Sarah Zane and Friend ships companies. Committees plan badges and confirm member participation for the excursion. The Episcopal Female Institute begins Commencement Week with a baccalaureate sermon and graduation exercises at Christ Church and House Hall.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Hagerstown
United States
Charley Rouss Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Charley Rouss
Union Cornet Bandill
Winchester
Sarah Zane
Martinsurg
Piscopal Female Institute
Christ Episcopal Church
Ward Wall
Institute Hall
Surf House Hall
Delegates Elect for Harrisonburg Convention Vote for Hay
Henry Schneiders delegates at the Harrisonburg convention were empowered to cast the vote for the entire delegation. They were instructed to back Hon James Hay for re nomination to Congress. A committee was named to secure railroad rates and Richard McCoy was appointed postmaster at Riverton Warren county replacing Akin E Robinson.
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Richard McCoy
Riverton
Warren County
Akin E. Robinson
Lawn Party Rescheduled At Knitting Factory Lawn
Rain caused postponement of First Baptist Church ladies lawn party. The event now runs tonight and Monday at the Knitting Factory lawn with Mr David McCormick of Kansas as guest of his sisters.
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First Baptist Church
David McCormick
Kansas
Would-Be death by own action leaves Winchester
Mrs. L. P. Smith of Trenton New Jersey attempted to kill herself by inhaling gas in Winchester but recovered quickly. She boarded the 5 PM train to Martinsburg West Virginia after a small fund was raised for her fare. She left no identifying clues and refused to reveal her name to most people.
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L. P. Smith
Trenton
N. J
Winchester
Cumberland Valley
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester Gov Halts City Military Companies Plan
Governor Tyler after talks with Adjutant General Nalle rejected organizing military companies in cities. The aim is to foster roving rural units where troops are needed, while towns the size of Winchester would not host new city units.
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Tyler
Nalle
Winchester
Round Club Debates Again in Winchester Session
The Winchester Round Club held a regular meeting with good attendance and orderly business. The debate on the question whether the anti license law should exist ended with the negative side, Elmer V. Hodges and H. M. Sartelle, prevailing over the affirmative Asbury Kern and Geo. Merryman.
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Winchester Round Club
Asbury Kern
Geo. Merryman
Elmer V. Hodges
H. M. Sartelle
Lambs Shipped to New York by Cumberland Valley Carload
Mrs Joseph Hardesty sent a double deck carload of lambs to New York via the Cumberland Valley railroad. The lambs averaged 75 pounds each.
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Joseph Hardesty
Cumberland Valley Railroad
New York
Brother Killed by Lightning as Storm Hits Charlestown Farm
During a thunderstorm near Charlestown West Virginia William Redmon colored was struck and killed by a bolt that deflected from a wire fence as he and W H Whitmore sheltered under a locust tree Whitmore was knocked unconscious and later expected to recover Mahlon Redmon of this city earlier died violently near Winchester when Stallion Banker owned by William Nelson attacked him in Banker's stall severely injuring and killing him and two others The horse known as The Man Eater caused the deaths over the years
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Charlestown
West Virginia
William Redmon
W. ©. Carrell
W. H. Whitmore
Redmon
Mr. Whitmore
Banker
Ne'son
Millwood
Redman
Man
Junior Class Frolic at Valley Female College
The Junior Frolic last evening began the closing week festivities at Valley Female College. The hall glowed in college colors green and white and the junior class colors yellow and white with many daisies. Guests enjoyed games, lemonade, cake, and the presentation of a silver table to Mrs Hyde. Class Day exercises are set for Monday at 10 am in College Hall with public invited.
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The
Valley Female College
Hyde
Fourth of July Program in Hagerstown Set With Parades and Races
The Fourth of July demonstration committee of Hagerstown completed the program for a big parade of military firemen and civic groups followed by the Spanish cannon dedication in Cannon Park. Events include reel and bicycle races tournament militia band contests and a fantastic carnival with prizes such as 100 for the hose reel race 50 for the largest uniformed visiting organization and 50 for best band.
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Hagerstown
Cannon Park
W. P. Lane
Fair Grounds
Martinsburg Seeks Winchester in Valley Rivalry
The Martinsburg paper argues for the fourth opposition in the valley contest claiming priority in the field and impending crowds from Hagerstown as Winchesterians pursue the most for money. Wheat rose two cents Thursday after a prior one cent rise amid Northwest market fears.
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Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Winchesterians
Hagerstown Ward
Hagerstown Globe
Northwest
Damage Suit Continues Interesting in Winchester
The Carroll damage suit for 5000 dollars in the Circuit Court proceeds with arguments about sidewalk dedication in front of Valley Female College. City records on property deeds were partially submitted as Judge Harrison weighed admissibility of city and county records. The charter was reviewed to show corporate limits never extended north of Peyton street, with boundary now at the Fair Grounds.
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Carroll
Valley Female College
Winchester
Harrison
Peyton Street
Fair Grounds
Valley Female College Sermon by Rev Hamner
Rev Dr W F Hamner of Memphis Tennessee arrives by evening train to preach the baccalaureate sermon before Valley Female College graduates. He is described as an eloquent divine and interesting speaker.
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W. F. Hamner
Memphis, Tenn
M. E. Church
South
Valley Female College
Children’s Day Services at Mt Pleasant Church
Tomorrow morning Mt Pleasant Church will hold Children’s Day services at 10 o’clock.
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Mt. Pleasant Church
Voting Contest Heats Up As Ballots Pour In
The Star Times Contest narrows to contentions with 18 voting days left. Daily totals show 1900s era totals and leaders including Louise Redman and Miss Shull gaining ground on Julia Jenkins and others. countywide interest stays high as vote counts rise and pace tightens.
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Star- Times
Miss Redman
Miss Baker
Miss Shull
Louise Redman
Julia Jenkins
Panny Grayee Coveies
Nellie Hanry
Almac
Virgie O'Neal
Carrie Lowery
Lela Dame
Georgie McDonald
Lillian Grim
Frederick County
Iit Nv
Aes
Bessie Shull
Ethel Smoke
Bessie Ebersole
Ethel Anderson
Nellie Huber
Edith Dinges
Lula Cooper
Grace Cooper
Mamie Fries
Lula McKee
Would-Be Death Attempt At Hotel Evans In Martinsburg
Mrs. W. P. Smith, a young woman, attempted death by gas inhalation at Hotel Evans in Martinsburg yesterday. She was taken to King's Daughters Hospital in critical condition after the trip from the city. Clergy Drs Wightman Williams Cackley and Thresher, slated for Valley Female College closing exercises, are expected Monday.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
W. P. Smith
Hotel Evans
King’s Daughters Hospital
Star
Wightman
Williams, Cackley and Thresher
the Valley Female College
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White Goods
Fabi
Pete
Chas. L. Crum
1St Hose
W. M. Louenox
E. F
Slonaker & Williamso
Ee Street
Path
C’ Ioeh
Henry Schneider
Lula P. Smith
Round Club
Lambs
Valley Female College Sermon
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