Siding Open For Traffic At Cumberland Valley Railroad
The Cumberland Valley Railroad announced a new siding from Pughtown road near the fair grounds to Main and Market streets is completed and open. It extends 2,124 feet into the Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Plant and can handle over 100 freight cars with a spur at Main street for loading. The company aims to stay ahead of the local apple industry growth and has distributed a growers’ list nationwide.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad
Pughtown Road
Fair Grounds
East Ward
Main and
Market Streets
West Water Street
Hollenberger
Robinson Ice
North Market Street
Main Street
Winchester
Uni
New Stamp Change and Post Card Upgrade Planned
Postmaster General Hitchcock orders discontinuation of the green special delivery stamp and return to the blue stamp showing a courier on a bicycle. Blue stamp issuance begins immediately as mishandling of new stamps has occurred. A new postal card with superior paper is in preparation to replace the current inferior stock. the four four contract expires December 31.
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Hitchcock
Postoffice Department
Sheridan's Ride Through Shenandoah Valley On Screen
Readable fragments describe Sheridan's ride through the Shenandoah Valley as depicted last night in CB pictures. Miss Alice Baugher returned to Baltimore after visiting Miss Amy Spurrier on North Main Street. Mr W H Crawford of Martinsburg spent today in the city on business. John McVerry left this morning for a trip through the Shenandoah Valley.
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Sheridan
Shenandoah Valley
Alice Baugher
Baltimore
Amy Spurrier
North Main Street
W.H. Crawford
Martinsburg
W. Va
John McVerry
Reverend Tucker Graham Heads Hampden-Sydney College
Rev Dr Tucker Graham, son of Rev Dr James R Graham of Winchester, was formally inaugurated president of Hampden-Sydney College near Farmville Virginia. He has served as Farmville Presbyterian pastor and was elected college president about a year ago, now dedicating full time to the college.
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Tucker Graham Heads
Tucker Graham
James R. Graham
Hampden- Sidney College
Farmville
Graham
Presbyterian Church At
Forty third Methodist Sunday School Convention Opens
The forty third annual session of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Baltimore conference convened at Front Royal Methodist Church. Rev W H H Joyce of Roanoke preached the sermon and Rev J H Light welcomed. Delegates from Baltimore Washington districts and nearby Winchester attended as committees planned permanent organization and read school reports.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church
South Baltimore
Methodist Church
Front Royal
W. H. H. Joyce
Roanoke
J. H. Light
Baltimore
Washington
Winchester
Kay's Big Stick Swinging In Albany Wilkes-Barre Game
In a game between Albany and Wilkes Barre Bill Kay the Albany clean up man hit four two base hits in four at bats. Albany won 11 to 2 as Willie Kay drove in seven runs and scored twice. His power and long hits draw national attention and may lead to a future in the big leagues.
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Albany
Wilkes-Barre
Big Bill” Kay
Willie
Bill
Washington
Wheat Markets Quiet Amid Steady Prices Across Grains
The wholesale market shows dull wheat with corn oats and rye mostly firm. Hay baled rye straw and eggs remain steady with poultry vegetables steady while Mr William Copenhaver travels to Page County Virginia to visit friends.
Fist Fight Splits Rockingham Republicans Near Harrisonburg
Charlie Hammer and J P Dutrow clashed on the Rockingham National Bank corner after a disputed Winchester primary. Hammer, a insurgent leader, was knocked down twice and left groggy as supporters of the Acker faction claimed victory.
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Cr Acker
Rockingham County
Harrisonburg
J.P. Dutrow
Charles A. Hammer
Winchester
Ackerites
Hammer
Rockingham National Bank
Bank
Miner
Dutrow
Many Benefit by Good Public Roads
A movement argues for essential, ongoing road construction. Dr. F Clarkson of the A. L. A. M. emphasizes highways as vital arteries shaping national enterprise, progress, and livability. He warns that roads determine a nation’s reputation and prosperity and urges persistent public support.
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F. Clarkson
John Woolfolk Dies In Hanover Funeral Held At St Pauls Church
The funeral of John Woolfolk who died suddenly at Hanover Virginia while thought to be recovering from a slight illness was held from St Pauls Church Wednesday afternoon. Rev B O Southall officiated and interment followed in the church cemetery. He was the eldest son of John W Woolfolk whose mother formerly lived at Millwood.
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John Woolfolk
Hanover
St. Paul's Church
O. Southall
Woolfolk
John W. Woolfolk
Millwood
Walbrook Narrowly Scorched by Winchester Downpour
Rain soaked Reservoir Park as Winchester crushed Walbrook 18 to 1. Debuting pitcher Dolly May drew praise while Walbrook struggled to handle the mud and defeat.
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Reservoir Park
Jupiter Pluvius
Winchester
Walbrook
Dolly’’ May
Cantwell
Pippin
Hess and Miss Roberts Wed in Quiet Martinsburg Ceremony
Miss Rose Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs John Roberts of Darkesville and Mr F M Hess of Inwood were quietly married at the Presbyterian manse in Martinsburg at 4 oclock yesterday afternoon. Rev Dr Woods performed the ceremony with few relatives present. They will reside in Inwood.
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Martinsburg
W. VA
Rose Roberts
John Roberts
Darkesville
County
F. M. Hess
Inwood
Presbyterian
BP. M. Woods
Hesse
Dirt begins 10 fly on Hampshire Southern R R line
Romney W VA June 10 Before week ends dirt will fly on the Hampshire Southern Railroad line the route is located and staked for miles contractor Green has secured supplies and a large work force arrived and will start soon preliminary right of way contracts have been signed by property owners the reorganized company lists W B Cornwell president and others.
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the Star
Romney
W. VA
Hampshire Southern Railroad
Green
iThe Company
W. B. Cornwell
Pres
Firms vie to supply Friendship Fire Company uniforms
A flood of letters from clothing manufacturers seeks the contract after Friendship Fire Company votes to buy new uniforms. Representatives from firms have visited the city to urge selection, and a special meeting tomorrow night will hear their demonstrations on quality.
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Friendship Fire Company
All Day Meeting At Hopewell
The Orthodox branch of the Society of Friends will hold an all day meeting at the old Hopewell meeting house in northern Frederick county. The event starts at 10 AM with a Baltimore Socity member expected to address attendees. A second session begins at 2:30 PM in the afternoon.
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The
Society of Friends
Sociery
Baltimore
Merchants Reconsider Evening Closing Time
Some local merchants who agreed to close at 6 p.m. from June 7 to mid September have apparently changed plans and are remaining open past 8. Dry goods and men's furnishers mostly quit at 6, while grocery and confectionery firms find it hard to close together.
Empire Amusement Co Announces Clean Vaudeville
Public notice from Empire Amusement Co assures patrons of clean vaudeville with no offense to women or children. Management invites reports of any discretion in acts and promises refunds if the show is not satisfactory. Three nights this week feature seven vaudeville stars, urging Winchester audiences not to miss the performance.
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Empire Theater
Winchester
Empire Amusement CO
Winchester Bluemont Stage Connects with Valley Trains
The Winchester Bluemont stage connects daily with Valley trains at Berryville. A 10.40 a.m. train from Washington at Bluemont returns by 12.15 p.m. to Washington.
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Winchester
Bluemont
Valley
Berryville
Washington
REO Wins Another Trophy In Endurance Run
REO captured its class at Newark New Jersey on May 31 in a grueling endurance contest. The two cylinder car led by 19 points over its nearest rival and stood out as the only chain drive in its class. The RBHO’s decided victory showcased its direct drive and staying qualities under strenuous road conditions.
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Newark
N. J
REO
RBHO
Iptf
Virginia Weather Forecast Shrugs Off Heat With Showers
Washington July 10 local showers expected tonight or Friday across Virginia. Forecasters warn possible brief thundershowers with cooler trends late week.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Heart Trouble Takes Dr. Hale
Rev. Edward Everett Hale, chaplain of the United States Senate, died suddenly in Roxbury Massachusetts from heart trouble. Hale, born 1822 in Boston, was a famed US writer and founder of religious publications and magazines, with a long record of philanthropic work and leadership in Unitarian and Christian circles.
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United States Senate
Roxbury, Mass
Roxbury
Mass
Edward Everett Hale
United States
Hale
Unite States
Boston
Harvard
Worcester
Ingham
National Science of Unitarian and Christian Churches
Dent McKinley
Funeral Services for C. R. Walker Held in Alexandria
Clarence R. Walker died at his home in Alexandria Virginia. The remains were transported by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Mount Hebron for burial after a service at Christ Church in the city. A large crowd attended with pallbearers including Jesus, John W. Rice, O. P. Grove, T. Ty Wall, H. D. Fuller, Dr. B. M Knight and George W. Hardy.
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Clarence R. Walker
Alexandria
Baltimore and Ohio
Mount Hebron
Pr Tant Episcopal Church
A. D. Smith
Christ Church
Thin City
Jesurs
John W. Rice
O. P. Grove
T. Ty Wall
H. D. Fuller
B. M Knight
George W. Hardy
Mrs. Grantham Welsh Dies Near Brucetown
Mrs. Grantham Welsh aged 20 dies at her Brucetown home from complications of diseases. Survived by husband four children and her father. Funeral at 4 PM Saturday from the house, with remains to be taken to Martinsburg for burial.
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Grantham Welsh
Martinsburg
W. Va
Brucetown
Local Visitors Spend Day in City From Berkeley County
Mr G J Schlagk of Berkeley county West Virginia spent today in the city on business. Mrs W S Love and granddaughter Miss Hope started this morning for Hampton Virginia to visit relatives for some time.
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G. J. Schlagk
Berkeley County
W. Va
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RE. Byrd
Methodist Sunday School
Kay
William’ Copenhaver
Page County
Charlie Hammer
Walbroge
Gray
Miss Roberts
Hampshire Southern
R. R
William Trapnell
New Railroad
Hopewell
Hopewell Meeting House
Frederick County
Hillyard & Lewis
John S. Solenberger & Co
Weather Forecast
DR. Hale
C. R. Walker
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