George Mayhew Dies After 2200 Volt Shock in Hagerstown
George Mayhew, a Winchester native and longtime saloonkeeper in Hagerstown, was killed by a cross-wired electrical circuit sending about 2200 volts through his body as he attempted to turn on a night light. Neighbors urged help, doctors declared death instantaneous, and an inquest was deemed unnecessary. Mayhew leaves a widow and siblings, with funeral plans set for Winchester and Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Hagerstown
Witghew
Mayhew
Mer-yl Weller
Harry Barnhart
Drs. Morrison
Kneisley
Main and
Cecil Streets
Church of the Sacred Heart
Winchester Times
Star
Henry Building
North Main Street
Unclaimed Letters List for Winchester Post Office
Weekly notice lists unclaimed names for the Winchester post office ending June 17. People must pay one cent per letter to receive mail. names include Warren Allen and Mrs C W Butler among others. The fragment also mentions real estate in Washington and a Massachusetts reference.
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Winchester
Allen
Warren. Butler
C. W. Farmers
C. L. Funk
Margaret. Karrell
J. “A. Mason
Lily
Bentley Kern
P. M
In Memoriam for Homer J Borrow
A mother's memorial verse mourns the death of Homer J Borrow on June 25, 1910. She recalls sudden loss, prays for peace and reunion in heaven, and asks divine guidance across the river to the shore. Written by Mrs. Sallie Swartz.
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Homer
Sallie Swartz
Death of Mrs Susan Rice and other local obituaries
A telegram reports the death of Mrs Susan Rice of Wheeling West Virginia at age advanced. Her remains will be brought to Winchester for burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery with funeral details pending arrival. Survived by husband Barrett Rice a son Lucy Barrett and four brothers. Also noted are the funeral of John W. McKown of Welltown aged 73 and a profile of Judge Joseph Baldwin and other short notes from the local area.
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Thomas Barrett
Frederick County
Susan Rice
Wheeling
W. Va
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Rice
David Barrett
Barrett Rice
Lucy Barrett
Cherrydale
D. C
Messrs
Stewart Barrett
Washington
Albert Barrett
Knoxville
Tenn
Grafton
McKown
John W. McKown
The
Star
Welltown
Roy Schmucker
Gore
J. D. Hamaker
Strasburg
Dr Waite to Speak Tuesday at Court House Hall
Dr M B Waite of the federal agriculture department will address fruit growers in Court House Hall Winchester at 2 PM tomorrow. He will explain injuries to fruit from spraying mixtures considered dangerous and discuss practical, plain guidance for growers. The meeting is expected to draw many horticulture interests.
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M. B. Waite
Federal Agriculture
Winchester
Frederick County
Court House Hall
Market Report Wheat and corn prices and notes
Market report lists wholesale and retail prices for yellow corn at 2.76 per bushel and white corn at 2.85, plus oats and flour figures. An insurance ad from H. R. Bryarly & Broadout offers fire and lightning coverage for wheat, straw, hay, and live stock and advertises summer goods.
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Finttek Be Tess Co
Hvdieas Sos
Deideia Oy
H. R
Bryarly & Broahout
Rain Likely in Virginia Tuesday Forecast
The Weather Bureau issued an official forecast for Virginia noting unsettled conditions with possible local showers tonight or Tuesday.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Six Reel Show at the Auditorium Tonight
A Biograph war drama and a thrilling western headline the two hour program at the Six Reel Show Auditorium tonight. The lineup promises action and variety for cinema fans seeking classic film entertainment.
Late Sales of County Realty
Conveyances admitted to record in Frederick County circuit clerk office include a deed from M W Orndorff et al to Annie E Campbell and Charles A Vance for a Back Creek district tract at 300 dollars and a deed from M L Parsons to B C Ruble for a Gainesboro district tract at 500 dollars. Other items advertise clothing and pool services with a lost bracelet and necklace reward.
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Frederick
Coun
Orndorff
Annie E. Campbell
Chas. A. Vance
Back Creek
M. L. (Parsons
Iptf
First Quarterly Conference in Bruce Town Circuit
Brucetown Virginia January 19 the first quarterly conference for Bruce town circuit will be held at Paynes Chapel on Saturday June 24. Full representation from each point on the circuit is requested as well as the public. Sessions begin 11 a.m. with preaching by the presiding elder followed by ipach and the conference meeting. Sunday services start 9 a.m. with Sunday school love feast at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Lord s supper reception of members and lunch intermission, with 2 p.m. preaching by Rev. Dr. Lambert who will also preach at each set. Families are asked to bring lunch baskets and stay for the afternoon service.
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Brucetown
Paynes Chapel
Ipach
Lambert
Electric Light Company Suit Over Fatal Electric Shock
The administrator of Lewis Grim sues the Winchester and Washington City Railway Company for 10000 damages in Frederick County Circuit Court before Judge T W Harrison. A crowded courtroom heard testimony about a Bell Telephone pole insulator failure that killed Grim on June 20 1910. Witnesses including Bell lineman A C Boxwell testified to prior insulation complaints and in court the judge ruled such evidence admissible. The coroner's jury previously found Grim died from contact with a live wire.
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Lewis Grim
Winchester and Washington City Railway Company
Frederick County
T. W. Harrison
Megers
Charles G. Baylis
P. M. Funkhouser
J. R. Dehaven
T. Ashby Graves
Bdward D. Shank
EB. A. Humston
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Herbert S. Larrick
Ward & Larrick
A.moore
Berryville
R. Gray
Harrison
Bell Telephone Company
Washington and
Water Streets
Young Gumn
Grim
A. C. Boxwell
D. M. Swink
Byrd
Power
Plaima
W. Ay
Love
Boxwell
Winchester
Gardner
East Germain Street
Coronems
P. W
Sonberger
Arenal
Streit
Robert 2
Bri
Ow Franks
Triad i
Shipment of Electric Fan Receives Notice
Shipment of Electric Fan received offers a feature on comfort at low cost. Advertisement for Winchester and Washington City Railway Co promotes rentals including typewriter and automobile garage with reasonable rates. Items listed with contact at 502 Fairmont Ave United phone.
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Winchester and Washington City Railway Co
Fairmont Ave
United Phone
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Emma Smith
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Esther Solenberger
Genevieve Newcome
Ruth Perry
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Claude Ritter
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Emory Keyser
James Perry
Lottie Fuller
Lois Orndorff
Buna McFarland
Opal Martin
Margaret Haymaker
Walter Smith
Mary McDonald
Ethel Amick
Lillian Wood
Hermon Barr
Virginia Grim
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Lee Kurtz
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Leonard March
Edward Kremer
Virginia Herrell
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Dorothy Crisman
Maurice Grim
Melvin Patton
William Huff
Virginia Eagle
Carrie Pipher
Katherine Grim
Kathleen Wilson
Robert Eagle
Madge Fuller
John Lillis
Edgar Warner
Mamie Schneider
Elza Smoot
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Edward Grove
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Ethel Harmer
Willie Pence
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Perry Jones
John Johnson
Allen Jackson
Olin Affleck
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Madeline Cain
Lewis Lamp
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Lena’ Carpenter
Charles Haines
Roy Hoover
Frank Ward
Luther Conner
Willie Baker
Mays Schmidt
Wayne Capper
Clayborn
Hoover
Gertrude Adams
Dr. Waite
County Realty
Henry Baetjer & Co
Fairfax Swimming Pool Company
Washington St
B. W
Care Star Office
Ace Electric Light Company
Moling & Seal
Anessel Price
Wyatt Richard