Kilham Suffered Skull Fracture In Railroad Accident
Evver ett Shields Kilham, 19, son of B and O Railroad conductor John T. Kilham, was injured on a train near Bakerton Maryland when he allegedly leaned out and struck a post. He is hospitalized in Winchester Memorial Hospital under Dr William P McQuire care. Doctors offered cautious optimism about recovery amid family distress.
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Evverett
Shields
Kilham
John T. Kilham
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Bakerton
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mr. Kilham
Maryland Heights
Harpers Ferry
Memorial Hospital
William P. McQuire
Baltimore and Ohio
Captain Kilham
Quiet Loudoun Wedding Ties Curl Schooley in Virginia
A quiet ceremony Tuesday at 702 South Market Street united Missacy Mae Curl of Lincoln Loudoun County and William Lester Schooley of North Forks Loudoun County. Rev D H Kern officiated. no attendants. The couple, visiting Mrs Warner, left for a wedding trip and plan to live in Loudoun County.
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A. H. Warner
South Market Street
Missacy Mae Curl
George Curl
Lincoln
Loudoun County
William Lester Schooley
North Forks
D. H. Kern
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Warner
Schooley
Bride
Swisher Estate Fines to Widow
The will of Jacob Swisher probated in the Corporation Court with executor T. J. Cooper qualifying and bonding $2,000. The handwritten will dated December 1905 provides for debts and funeral costs and leaves East Piccadilly Street property to daughter Jane Swisher and to son Perry Swisher specific bequests of $300.
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Jacob Swisher
Corporation Court
T. J. Cooper
Swisher
East Piccadilly Street
Jane Sw
Locals Blank Petersburg Nine in Opening Game
The Petersburg team was shut out 7 to 0 by Winchester in front of about 1,500 fans at Petersburg yesterday. Montgomery pitched for Winchester, while Duffy caught. Fitzgerald and Churn started for Petersburg. Winchester had 12 hits and 2 errors, Petersburg 5 hits and 3 errors. Game two and three follow this weekend in Petersburg before Winchester travels to Washington for a Sunday game and a Monday clash with Brookland.
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Winchester
Petersburg
Montgomery
Duffy
Fitzgerald
Churn
Washington
Brookland
Tax Commission To Probe Returns
Mr. Shirley Carter chairs the tax equalization commission appointed by the Common Council. The panel calls members to meet at the office of J E B Correll to review personal property and income returns dated February 1 1908. The aim is to correct errors and ensure fair burden sharing, with unresolved cases referred to the commonwealth attorney and city solicitor for revision.
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Shirley Carter
Tax Equalization Commission
Common Council
Commissioner of the Revenue
J. EB. Correll
Commonwealth
Messrs
William H. Baker
L. F. Cooper
James
B. Russell
J. P. Haddox
John W. Regenberger
T. Barr
Baker
R. Gray Williams
Daily telegraph service contracted with Hearst Syndicate
The Star announces a daily telegraph service of 1000 words starting Monday June 22. This service covers world events up to 3 o'clock each day and will be among the finest in Virginia newspapers, timely with the presidential election approaching.
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The
Star
Hearst Syndicate
Daily Telegraph
United States
Virginia
Comical Noses and Glasses Free Skating Event Tomorrow
Town skating party set for Market Street Rink offers free comical noses eye glasses and mustaches for all skaters. No price increases announced for admission. organizers invite guests to enjoy a long clean skate.
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Market St. Rink
Closing-out sale continues at DF Hinkins ip2t
A closing-out sale persists at DF Hinkins. The short note highlights ongoing clearance of merchandise and reduced prices as stock remains available for customers.
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Hinkins
Taft Nominated on First Ballot at Republican Convention
Chicago June 18 Taft of Ohio named on the first ballot by 702 votes at the 1908 Republican National Convention after eight hours of tumultuous session. Roosevelt stampede follows as roll call proceeds with final tally showing Taft 702 votes, others smaller. Delegates maintain independence amid roar and bannered celebration surrounds Taft supporters.
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Chicago
United States
William H. Taft
Ohio
Taft
Knox
la Follette
Buckeye
Theodore B. Burton
Hich
W. H. Taft
Roosevelt
California
Lodge
Raft
Alabama
Arkansas
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Joseph B. Foraker
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
Robert la Follette
Wisconsin
Charles E. Hughes
Pennsylvania
William H.taft
Senator Lodge
Cannon
Hughes
Sherres
Dr Wallister Clarifies Hampden Sidney College Stance
Rev J Gray McAtlister released a statement correcting errors about Hampden Sidney College removal. The document says removal to Lexington and union with Washington and Lee were considered, but the board voted 12 to 10 to keep the college at its present location.
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J. Gray McAtlister
Hampden-Sidney College
Star of
Hampden-Sidney
Lexington
Washington and Lee
A. A. Phlegar
Supreme Court of Virginia
F. B. Hutton
Passion Play At The Bijou Dream Synopsis
Sacred drama recounting life of Christ shown at the Bijou Dream. The program lists events from birth to resurrection including the shepherds, baptism, miracles, crucifixion and ascension. Bijou Dream opens Saturday at 2 p.m with a new show every hour admission 10 cents.
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Christ
Coety
A. D
Egypt
Jesus
John the Baptist
Lazarus
Messiah
Jerusalem
Judas
Herod
Pilate
Bijou Dream
For Sale House and Lot on Amherst Street
For sale a house and lot on Amherst Street with bath gas electricity furnace and cistern. Possession given after next week. Contact S.L. Hoover and Hilyard & Lewis at 9 Water Street for details.
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Amherst
Bath
L. Hoover
Henry T. Carper Dies After Long Illness at 69
Henry T. Carper longtime Winchester resident died at 5 a m at 621 South Main after a prolonged heart illness. Born May 30 1856 in the county’s southwest, he worked at the old Winchester paper mills and Cumberland Valley Railroad before retirement. He is survived by his widow Mary B. Jones, three sons Edward T. Irwin Ward Carper, six brothers and two sisters. Funeral at his residence Sunday afternoon with Mount Hebron Cemetery interment. Friendship Fire Company members will attend in a body.
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Henry T. Carper
South South Main Street
le Carper
Carper
Winchester
Eeeberland Valley Railroad
Edward T. Irwin
Ward Carper
de David
James, Stewart
Robert ‘S . Russell Carper
Sen
Florence
John W. Glevenger
Canterbury
Asiggeest
Mount Hebron
Friendship Fire Company
Sherman Named Vice President Candidate at Republican Convention
Chicago June 19 The vote for Tafts vice presidential running mate concluded with Sherman of New York chosen, a surprise to many who favored Cummins of Iowa. The convention welcomed the selection amid enthusiasm as the National Convention nears adjournment this evening.
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Chicago
Nies Sherman
New York
Utica
Iowa
Taft
Sas Sherman
Republican Party
Ben Hur at Bijou Dream and Cohen Fire Sale
The reel Ben Hur played last night at Bijou Dream with Cohen's Fire Sale at the Gle Palace. The same pictures will be shown again tonight.
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Bijou Dream
Cohen
Gle Palace
Sale of School Furniture at Shenandoah Valley Academy
Private sale runs until June 27 offering beds chairs mattresses rugs druggers tables kitchen dining and bedroom outfits at less than cost. Call and see D. F. Hinkins for better values not to be missed. Rent notice for a suitable flat No 4 North Main by Henry Baetjer.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Ipit
D. F. Hinkins
North Main
Henry Baetjer
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Verett Kilham
Loudoun
Swisher Estate
Tax Commission
Daily Telegraph Service
Secretary of War
Dr.wallister
Hampden
Sidney
Higlyard & Lewis
Ben Hur
Huntsberry
Valley School
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