Small Pox Guard Shot By Negro in Charlestown
Special Policeman Newton Hedges guarding the small pox district was shot late last night. A burly African American confronted him near Getz endanner's store and fired after asking if Hedges was the one who shot at him earlier. The bullet struck the breast but deflected, wounding Hedges lightly. the assailant escaped into the dark and has not been caught.
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Charlestown
W. Va
Newton Hedges
Hedges
Getzendanner
Overcoat Recovered For Mr Almond In Winchester
Mr Thomas B Amond of Luray, known in Winchester, had his spring overcoat stolen in a Washington restaurant last month. He mistakenly wore another man's coat and paid a $10 fine in Police Court for lack of proof. The detective agency recovered his coat and Amond seeks refund of the fine and full exoneration.
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Thomas B. Amond
Luray
Winchester
Washington
Winchester Population Guess Limits Debate
The Star estimates Winchester’s population may not exceed 5,300 though census supervisor Stock declines to give a count. Some uninformed observers speculate figures as high as 7,000, reflecting public curiosity about local demographics.
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Winchester
Funeral of Mrs. Sarah Jane Kiger in Winchester
The funeral for Mrs. Sarah Jane Kiger of Winchester, who died in Martinsburg, W Va, was held at 2 pm from 410 South Market Street. Rev. W H Joyce and Rev. Olin Eldridge officiated. Pallbearers included Oscar Barr Edward M Barr D F Yost C W Ramsburg Jno W Rice and L F Cooper. Interment was in Mount Hebron cemetery.
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Sarah Jane Kiger
Winchester
Martinsburg
L. F. ‘Cooper
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Barred from Relay Race After Embankment Fall
Irvin Redman could not ride in the relay today after yesterday fall at Shawnee Hollow embankment. He bruised his leg and was not seriously hurt, but unable to participate in the race.
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Irvin Redman
Shawnee Hollow
Wheat price up three cents in Baltimore from last Saturday
Wheat rose by 3 cents in Baltimore compared with last Saturday's level. The note highlights price movement in the local grain market and its casual implication for buyers.
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Baltimore
Winchester merchant maimed by hydraulic pump accident
Henry Baetjer senior of Henry Baetjer & Co. narrowly escaped losing his left hand in a hydraulic pump incident at his South Market Street home. Pistons crushed his hand for about 15 minutes before plumbers halted the device, leaving him in severe pain and recovering in bed.
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Henry Baetjer
Henry Baetjer & Co
Winchester
Baetjer
Sarah Zane Fire Company to Martinsburg July 4
The Sarah Zane Fire Company voted unanimously to travel to Martinsburg West Virginia on July 4 for a gathering. The decision followed a large special meeting with strong invitations from Hagerstown officials and local fire groups, all of which were rejected in favor of Martinsburg.
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Martinsburg
Sarah Zane Fire Company
W. Va
Hagerstown
Long
James Bragonier
Congress
L. F. Cooper
R. M. Henry
Louis Trier
Robert L. Gray
Joseph T. Brown
Cooper
Couple from two states wed in Winchester ceremony
Two young people from neighboring states married this afternoon at 1 30 in Winchester. The ceremony occurred at the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal Church South with Rev W H H Joyce officiating. The bride was Miss Bessie M Davison of Bunker Hill and the groom Mr Elmer Bartholow of Cumberland, a railroad man born in Martinsburg.
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Winchester
Methodist. Episcopal Church
South
W. H. H. Joyce
Elmer Bartholow
Martinsburg
Cumberland
Bessie M. Davison
John Davison
Bunker Hill
Mormon Elders Seek Refuge Near Whitacre
Mormon elders flee into hiding near Whitacre as irate Back Creek Valley residents threaten pursuit. Local authorities intervene to separate groups and maintain order amid rising tensions.
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Whitacre
Back Creek Valley
Tucker Memorial Dedicated Today in Lexington
The John Randolph Tucker Memorial Hall was dedicated in Lexington Virginia with a large crowd. Visitors came by train as locals honor the eminent statesman and lawyer with a memorial built by friends and associates to express high esteem.
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Randolph T. McGuire
Lexington
John Randolph Tucker
Jno
Randolph Tucker
Tucker
Quarles
John Randolph Tucker Memorial
Virginia
Bishop Candler to Visit Winchester for Twenty Century Offering
Bishop W A Candler will preach at Episcopal Church South in Winchester next Sunday morning. The distinguished Methodist leader tours for the Twenty Century Thank Offering and will explain the movement to hearers. He recently presided over the Baltimore Conference session.
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W. A. Candler
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Winchester
Episcopal Church South
Bishop Candler
Candler
Baltimore
The
Methodist Episcopal
Boy narrowly escaped angry bull near cherry grove
This morning Master Lil burn Garton was returning from a cherry picking trip when an angry bull chased him. He fled through a back wire fence to safety, tearing his clothes but suffering no serious injuries.
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Lilburn Garton
Colonel Shryock Visits Stephens City in Town Today
Colonel Shryock of Stephens City was in town today meeting locals and touring sites. The report notes community interest and local reactions to his visit.
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Shryock
Stephens City
Rev Dr Miller Called to Shepherdstown West Va
Rev Dr L G M Miller formerly pastor at Grace Lutheran in Roanoke has been invited to lead St Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church Shepherdstown West Virginia. The church serves Avilla and Shepherdstown with a vacancy since February after Rev C H Rockey left for Waynesboro Pennsylvania. It remains unclear if Miller will accept.
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L. G. M. Miller
Grace Lutheran Church
Roanoke
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church
Shepherdstown
West Va
Avilla
C. H. Rockey
Lutheran Church
Waynesboro
Miller
Parkins Heir Not Dead Says Family Friend
A report in yesterday's Star claimed Alexander Parkins son of the late Alfred Parkins died in Takoma Park D C on Saturday. A family friend says he is alive but critically ill and not expected to survive.
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Alexander Parkins
Alfred Parkins
Winches
Takoma Park
D. C
Dr W F Hutchinson Visits Toms Brook Today
Dr W F Hutchinson traveled to Toms Brook today to meet local residents and discuss community matters. The visit highlights ongoing outreach by medical professionals in the region.
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W. F. Hutchinson
Toms Brook
Voting heats up in Winchester and Frederick county pageant race
As the contest nears its close, a flood of votes raises the tally for dozens of contenders. Miss Julia Jenkins leads in Winchester with 9650 votes ahead of Louise Redman, Panny Gray, and others, while in Frederick County Miss Lela Baker tops with 9162 followed by Bessie Shull and Ethél Smoke with strong showings.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Julia Jenkins
Louise Redman
Panny Gray
Walt Hon
Dowie
Qora Hillyard
Florence Grim
Neilie Herring
Virgie O'Neal
Carrie Lowery
Ela Dame
Dilian Grim
Lela Baker
Bessie Shull
Ethél Smoke
Octa Frye
Maude Steele
Leila Adams
Nellie Ttawkius
Kate Chamblin
Jadly Tharp
Fend Gore
Cc. Ovreee
Helen Dean
Bessie Hberkole
Ethel Andersen
Nell @ thuber
Lula Cooper
Edith Hinges
Grace Cooper
Vernie Ritter
Mamie Fries
Lula McKee
Lutheran Church Improves Plans For Facility Upgrades
The Grace Lutheran church council released two improvement plans. One lowers the lecture room floor three feet inflates windows and adds steam heat at 2850 dollars. The preferred plan extends the building back 20 feet remodels the chancel adds pews carpet frescoing lighting new heating and ventilation for 7500 dollars.
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Council of Grace Lutheran Church
Want Teacher Removed Sparks School Board Meeting
The School Board will meet next Monday evening to elect teachers and re elect the present staff is likely. A petition circulated among colored people to dismiss Prof. John H. Quiatt, principal of the colored school, is unlikely to gain traction. The charge rests on his length of service, viewed as a sign of efficiency, with rumors of secret society influence behind the effort.
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John H. Quiatt
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Washington and Lee University
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James A. Quarles
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