Cavalry encampment plans suspended due to Colorado duties
General Wotherspoon informs Representative Hay that the Winchester cavalry camp has been suspended because the Eleventh and Fifth Cavalry are on duty in the Colorado strike region. Only the Second Cavalry at Fort Ethan Allen Vermont remains available, delaying the brigade exercise plan. The letter cautions locals to suspend expenditures until troop movements are clarified.
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Fort Ethan
Allem
Luther Pann
Prederick County
Rma
W. W. Wotherspoon
James Hay
Hay
Pannett
Wotherspoon
Colorado
Fort
Allen
Vermont
War Department
Ohile
Fort Ethan Alleh
Tade
Mrs. Myrtle Crogan Dies at Mother's Winchester Home
Mrs. Myrtle Crogan wife of Joseph Crogan of Philadelphia died at 6 PM yesterday at her mother Mrs Nancy McIntosh 12 West Gerrard Winchester after paralysis illness She had recently moved from Philadelphia to be near family Her husband who had accompanied her to Winchester left to return to Philadelphia and could not be reached before her death She was 26 and survived by her husband mother two sisters and four brothers Funeral arrangements not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Crogan
Joseph Crogan
Philadelphia
Nancy ‘McIntosh
Luther
W. McIintosh
West Gerrard Street
Crogan
Swinchester
Woman Lawyer Fends Off Farmer in Berkeley Springs
In Berkeley Springs West Virginia a Morgan County farmer Charles E Casler confronted lawyer Mrs G McIntire Weaver in her office abusing her and using an offensive epithet She struck Casler with a law book and a rose vase causing a deep cut and blood He retreated and was removed from the building by Sheriff Ruppenthal Dr J Eli Herbert aided and prevented further harm Casler plans to press arrest while Weaver denies wrongdoing The lawyer is sister to ex state senator A C McIntire of Martinsburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Casler
Morgan County
Mrs. Weaver
Tornado Strikes North West States Gathering Fatal Toll
A series of tornado like storms swept South Dakota Minnesota and Wisconsin last night and today. Three people died eight fatally injured and nearly a hundred seriously hurt. Sparta and Jonah Wisconsin reported severe destruction. Watertown Oshkosh Milwaukee and Baraboo reported fatalities and heavy damage.
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Chicago
Dakkota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Sparta
Wis
Jonah
Watertown, & C
William Zurke
Oshkosh
Harvey Johnson
Milwaukee
Baraboo
Minneapolis
Seashore Excursion Offered by C V R R
The C V R R announces the first 16 day seashore excursion starting Thursday June 25 trains depart Winchester at 7 25 am. Round trip fares listed 6 60 to Atlantic City Cape May and South Jersey Resorts 8 50 to Asbury Park Ocean Grove Long Branch and North Coast Resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Ates
Atlantic City
Cape May
South Jersey
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Long Branch
North Coast
Winchester Clean Up Day Announced for Mornings
Tomorrow will be Clean-Up Day in Winchester with city carts to collect trash tins bottles and all forms of rubbish. Put out everything for pickup early Thursday morning and help keep the city tidy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Citizens Band Plans Concert on Main Street Thursday
The Citizens Band will give a concert on Main Street Thursday night. The public is invited to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Vicinity of Its Present Station Signed Message
In the vicinity of its present station a formal signal or message is recorded with a closing sincerely signed remark. The fragment hints at a formal correspondence or archival note. The exact addressee or date is not legible.
To-Night Double Vodvil and Six Reels Ad Notice
Fragmentary ad states To-Night Double vodvil net and 6 reels and directs readers to see ad. Irregular text references a lost keys reward in COURTHOUSE area and a lost Ladies gold hunting case watch monogram J W with reward offered. Also mentions hats priced 66 cents in 66 cent sale and shop notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirehear
Ad. Ip
Monogram
Star’ Office
Dead Yale Lock official found. woman held for murder
Waldo R. Ballou 60, Yale Lock factory superintendent and Stamford civic figure, died after being found unconscious with injuries at the Repawn apartments. Police arrested Helen M. Angle, a young divorcee, as accomplice or suspect pending inquest. Ballou’s hat and bloodstained clothes were found in Angle’s suite.
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Stamford, Conn
Waldo
R. Ballou
Yale Lock Factory
Ballou
Hha
Helen M. Angle
Ball
Ballow
Stamford
Bankers Visit Miss Virginia Athey Guests From West Virginia
Miss Alice Holswade and Miss Prma Edwards of Spencer West Virginia and Mr William Holswade of Walton West Virginia have stayed with Miss Virginia Athey at her parents home on East Kern Street for a week. Mr Holswade serves as cashier of the Walton State Bank and he left yesterday for Mattingburg to attend the annual convention of the West Virginia State Bankers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Holswade
Prma Edwards
Spencer
W. Va
William Holswade
Walton
Virginia Athey
Charles
Athey
East Kern Street
Holswade
Walton State Bank
Mattingburg
West Virginia State Bankers’ Association
Valley Charms Tourist Arrives for Shenandoah Visit
Mr H W Van Ordt of Rotterdam Holland arrives on the Shenandoah Special from Washington and checks in at Hotel Evans for a general sightseeing tour of the United States. He praises the Shenandoah Valley scenery as favorable to other regions despite dry weather and plans to visit Staunton tomorrow. Also noted are Mr and Mrs Harry A Funk and family visiting relatives in New York and Pennsylvania, and Mrs Hunter H H McGuire recovering from illness.
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H. W. van Ordt
Rotterdam
Holland
Tofay
Washington
Evans
van Ordt
United States
Shenandoah Valley
Staunton
Harry A. Funk
Miss Olive Funk
Harold Funk
New York
Pennsyvania
Trading Stamp Business In Baltimore Bankruptcy
A Baltimore dispatch reports the Trading Stamp Company has admitted insolvency and bonded for 3000 dollars. Local creditors claim about 700 dollars in stock here, with four to five stores outside Maryland. The case rests with a federal court receiver in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
A. Neuberger & Son
Jacob Soll
Parmt Brothers and Company
Maryland
Baltimore Yellow ‘Trading Stamp Company
Winchester
Federal Court
City
Adam Forney
Berryville
Clarke County
Tyler's Vanishing Prompts Grand Jury Probe
G James Tyler, a jailed felon, escaped by tricking Lucy Locke into unlocking his cell. He vanished from Winchester, prompting prosecutors to plan a grand jury investigation into the jail delivery. Tyers wife and Miss Locke are to be summoned as witnesses. Armel expresses regret.
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G. James Tyler
Lucy Locke
Tyler
Winchester
Arctic
Ha‘ble’s
Sartellée
Fréedom
James P. Reardon
Grand Jury
Miss Looke
Awakening of Donna Isolla in three reels at the Auditorium
The three reel Warner feature The Awakening of Donna Isolla is billed as the most elaborate sensational picture seen. It plays tonight at the Auditorium with extra attractions including Vitagraph titles The Little Burglar and Marrying Sue and Maggie Malone's Heart. Tomorrow night promises The Eyes of the Government a Free Warner thriller about smugglers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Isolla
Vitagraph
Sue
Maggie Malone
Selig
Warner
Miss Brown Appointed Notary Public by Governor
Miss Mary J. Brown appointed a notary public for four years by Governor Stuart from June 19, 1914. She qualified in the Corporation Court and gave bond of 500 dollars with James P. Reardon as surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Brown
Stuart
James P. Reardon
Orchestra at the Evans
The Empire Theater Orchestra now furnishes music during dinner and supper hours at Hotel vans j. The first program was rendered today and guests praised the new, attractive selections.
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Empire Theater Orchestra
Vans J
Weather forecast for Virginia fair through night and Thursday
The forecast for Virginia calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday. Temperatures remain mild with light to moderate humidity and no significant precipitation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Jolliffe Bid On Ott Store Stock In Charles Town
Mr J S Jolliffe of Jolliffe and Jolliffe traveled to Charles Town West Virginia this morning to bid on the merchandise stock of the recently failed Ott store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Jolliffe
Jolliffe and Jolliffe
Charlestown
W. Va
Ott
Knights of Pythias Virginia official visit to Winchester lodge
Grand. Chancellor Commander John SW Beer of Clifton Worge will make an official visit to Winchester lodge Ne of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of Virginia. He travels to address members and oversee lodge affairs during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John SW. Beer
Clifton Worge
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of
Virginia
Winchester Lodge
Public Sale of Shenandoah Valley National Bank Stock 80 Shares
Public sale of 80 shares of Shenandoah Valley National Bank stock to be held in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday June 27. Stock will be offered in blocks of two three and five shares. Terms cash. July dividends payable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Boomerangs in Fights Across Sixties Battles
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Civil War era scenes and letters from a brigade, describing encampment, marching, and the stir of battles around Winchester and V formed by Confederate and Union actions. It notes fires, civilians displaced, cold nights, and marching orders as troops faced anticipated combat without full detail.
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Winchester Camip
M’intire Weaver
Berkeley Springs
N. West
Robarts
SMITH
Courthouse
Ptf
Watcr Sx
Valley Charms
Mrs. Hunter HH McGuire
Spend
J. Wint -Spillman
Maryland Company
Jatler L. EB. Armel
Mr. Armel
Miss Brown
THE
Russell
Nerom
Chester
Stanley ‘Russell
Kcheburg
D. H
A. P
Armen A
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