Immense Fourth of July Pageant Gathers Military Units
Winchester prepares for a large parade with six divisions on July 4 as West Augusta Guards Staunton Rifles and Martinsburg Red Men join from Staunton and Martinsburg. Additional train service and barracks accommodations are arranged to handle crowds from York Pennsylvania and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia
West Augusta Guards
Staunton Rifles
Staunton
Company K
Seventierth Regiment
Virginia National Guard
West Augusta
West Virginia National Guard
Martinsburg
W. Va
A. J. Moore
York
Rex Hook and Ladder Company
Laurel’ Fire Company
Darktown Fire Brigade
Hagerstown
Western Maryland Railroad
Cumberland Valley
Honeymooners Louis Kneisley and Lala Riddleberger Visit Winchester
Visitors in Winchester included Louis Kneisley and his bride Miss Lala Riddleberger of Edinburg Virginia a niece of the late Senator Riddleberger. They were married in Edinburg last Saturday and have been spending their honeymoon here before departing for Inwood West Virginia in the afternoon.
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Winchester
Louis Kniesley
Lala Riddleberger
Edinburg
United States
Riddleberger
Kneisley
Inwood
W. Via
Bradford Invites Charley Rouss Fire Co to 23rd Convention
Secretary F H Krebs of the Charley Rouss Fire Company received an invitation from the Pennsylvania Firemen's Association to attend its twenty third annual convention in Bradford during the second week of October. The company attended last October in Philadelphia and met officers from about 200 member companies. If they accept, the Union Reel Team which won the July 4 1895 championship may enter the $800 reel race with prizes of 400 250 and 150. The decision will be considered at the July 11 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Krebs
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association
Bradford
Philadelphia
Union
Circuit Court Adjourns. Bushnell Chancery Opinion Due
The Circuit Court at Frederick adjourned last evening. Judge T. W. Harrison will deliver the opinion next Wednesday, July 2, in the chancery suit Benj. C. Bushnell v John E B Bushnell Expr. The case draws strong public interest and the ruling is eagerly awaited.
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Frederick
Winteday
T. W. Harrison
Benj. C. Bushnell
John E B. Bushnell
Death of Charles E Foxenberger in Hagerstown Md
Charles E Foxenberger died at his home 338 south Locust street Hagerstown Md yesterday at 4 pm from a complication aged 27 years 10 months 22 days. He worked eight years at the Bicycle Works in the buffing department six years in dust and sand intake. He is survived by his wife Miss Williams of Winchester and his parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Foxenberger of Hagerstown. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from the house with Rev H G Kendrick officiating and burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
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Charles E. Foxenberger
Beautiful Residence Repainted on Fort Hill
The Fort Hill dwelling of M. L. Capper former C. W. Hensell property is repainted to a striking red with white window trim. Captain John Fletcher, a one armed veteran, enhanced both exterior and interior with his artistic touch.
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Fort Hill
M. Lo’ R Capper
John Fletcher
Funeral of Mrs. Sarah Castleman Page on Braddock Street
The funeral for the late Mrs. Sarah Castleman Page was held at ten o clock this morning from the residence of her sister Mrs. Fanny Bartlett on South Braddock Street. Rev Charles D Bulla of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South officiated and the remains were interred in Mount Hebron.
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Sarah Castleman Page
Fanny Bartlett
South Braddock Street
Charles D. Bulla
Braddock Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron
First peaches brought to town for season sale
Peaches, Mr J Hicks and Mr W Hiett delivered the season’s first fruit this morning. They sold them to Jones’ Creamery for use in peach ice cream. Watermelons, June apples, toms toe and groceries were on offer at Schneider’s, 118
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Schneider's
Boy 11 Sues Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for Damages
Ollie William Ford, through attorney M. M. Lynch, sues the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 1000 damages alleging negligence at a public crossing two miles north of Winchester. Ford, a colored youth, lost a foot Easter Sunday when run over after allegedly being pushed from a moving freight train while riding with peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Ollie William Ford
M. M. Lynch
Ford
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Mary Ford
City Court Proceedings in Winchester Ward Three Seat
City Court of Winchester transacted mostly the qualification of W. T. Barr as Third Ward member of the Common Council with duties to begin next Tuesday. If others do not qualify by adjournment Dr. Wm P. McGuire recorder elect and several ward officials may have vacancies filled by Judge Wm. M. Atkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
W. T. Barr
Common Council
Wm P. McGuire
John I. Fletcher
Jas. M. Haymaker
Wm. H. Baker
W. W
Rouss Personal Property to Be Sold at Auction
All the personal property in the estate of the late Charles Broadway Rouss of New York City will be sold at public auction on July 22. Peter Winchester Rouss is named executor in the decedent's last will and testament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Broadway Rouss
New York City
Peter Wincheater Rouss
Fredericks County Board Sets Special Meeting For Saturday
A special meeting of the Fredericks County Board of Supervisors is called for Saturday at ten o clock. Members listed include W. H. Dinges James Cather H P Whitacre John W Parrish and Clark Cather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors of
Fredericks County
W. H. Dinges
James Cather
H. P. Whitacre
John W. Parrish
Clark Cather
Cumberland Valley Railroad to Double Track Bridge Route
The Cumberland Valley Railroad is constructing a bridge by the Standard Oil Company site and will lay three tracks. It will not be long until the line from Winchester to Harrisburg is double tracked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Mail
Cumberland Valley
R. R
Standard Oil Co
Winchester
Harrisburg
Langkammer family update and visiting relatives
Mrs. Katie Forney returned home from Martinsburg after being summoned by the illness of her brother Mr. Louis Langkammer. He is somewhat improved. Mrs. Forney was accompanied by her nephew Master Howard Langkammer. Mr. Charles H. Kremer of York, Pa., is visiting.
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Katie Forney
Martinsburg
Louis Langkammer
Langkammer
Forney
Howard Langkammer
Judge Campbell Faces Criticism After Amherst Whipping Incident
The Amherst Virginia scene centers on Judge C. J. Campbell who refuses to divulge defense plans or publish details. Witnesses say Campbell used a whip and cane on Rev. Crawford after a courtroom dispute, delivering several blows as Crawford reportedly showed contempt for contempt proceedings.
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C. J. Campbell
Amherst County
G. H. Crawford
Amherst
Yeanford
Mr. Crawford
Judge Campbell
Judge Mann
Campbell
American man born on same day as Prince George
In Winchester a man named Clark Maxwell born June 3 1865 shares the exact birth date with Prince George eldest son of King Edward and heir to the English throne. Maxwell was born in England but he is an American by adoption.
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Winchester
Prince Georg of Wales
King Edward
England
Clark Maxwe Tl
Prince George
Maxwell
Rev Miller to Preach at Grace Lutheran on Sunday
Rev L G Miller formerly of Grace Lutheran Church now serves in Roanoke will attend a church board meeting in New Market this week and occupy the Grace Lutheran pulpit both morning and evening Sunday.
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L. G. M. Miller
Grace Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church
Roanoke
New Market
Rev. Miller
Big Dance Planned by Colored Community at Odd Fellows Hall
The colored people plan a big dance at Odd Fellows hall on the night of July 4 with first class entertainment proposed.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Mrs Hope Returns Home After Visit
Mrs. Elsie Hope and her young daughter returned to Hampton Virginia this morning after visiting Mrs Hope's parents Dr. and Mrs W Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hope
Elsie Hope
Mrs. W. & Love
Hampton, Va
Trial of Joe Lewis Postponed to Saturday Morning
The trial of Joe Lewis, colored, charged with petit larceny, has been postponed until Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
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Joe Lewis
Laura Lee Laid To Rest In Baltimore Family Lot
The funeral of Miss Laura Lee who died Wednesday evening at 714 Park Avenue Baltimore was held today in Baltimore with a quiet service at her home yesterday. Relatives from Cumberland Capon Springs W V joined the procession and pallbearers included A M Baker E Holmes Boyd H H Baker Dr W P McGuire Robert Ward and Camillius S Baker. The Rev Thomas E Pattison assisted and Rev Nelson P Dame read the Episcopal rites at the grave. Floral tributes covered the casket from numerous friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lee
Park Avenue
Baltimore
Mr. Spence
Lena Davidson
Geo. W. Kurtz
A.M. Baker
E. Holmes Boyd
H. H. Baker
W. P. McGuire
Robert Ward
Camillius S. Baker
P. W. Burrell
Cumberland
Mary Lee Chandler
Alfred Powell
Capon Springs
W. Va
Thomas E. Pattison
Emmanual Protestant Episcopal Church
Nelson P. Dame
Christ Episcopal Church
Enthusiastic First Hose Company Heads to Winchester
Enthusiastic members of the First Hose Company of Hagerstown Maryland travel to Winchester on July Fourth for drills and a parade. They will be guests of the Charley Rouss Fire Company and expect a royal time. The two companies have long been friends and recently visited each other.
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Hagerstown
Winchester
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Reuss
Bloom Park
Winchester Bay Visits Old Home
Mr. Geo. B. Baker of Staunton Virginia visits his brother Camillus Baker on north Market street. The strong wind tears the awning at J. W. Dempsey’s storefront, lifting the cloth high and shredding it into strips while onlookers watch the balloon like display.
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Geo. B. Baker
Staunton
Camillus
Baker
North Market Street
Frederick County
J. W. Dempsey
Constitutional Convention Reassembles Signatures Arranged Alphabetically
The Constitutional Convention reassembled yesterday and agreed members should sign the instrument alphabetically. President Goode received a gold watch and chain. Judge Thos W Harrison from this district will not attend the signing. Misa Leila McGuire left this morning for Wilmington Delaware.
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Goode
Thos. W. Harrison
Route of the Grand Parade Route Adopted for July Celebration
The Parade Committee adopted an official parade route with six mounted divisions led by named marshals and bands. The Grand Parade moves at 2 00 p m along west and east Cork Market Main Monmouth Braddock Piccadilly and Market streets ending at Clifford with judges seated at Rouss City Hall reviewing prizes. Miss Vada Hott of Thurmont Md attends as a prize judge and is introduced as a Shenandoah alumna.
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Mounted Police
Vance W. Striker
Julian F. Ward
Wm. P. McGuire
West Cork Street
Braddock and
Washington Streets
Charles H. Hardy
Friendship Military Band
South Washington Street
West Cork
Wm. M. Calvert
Neat Water
South Washington
West Water Street
George W. Curl
Amherst Street
North Washington
Amherst
North Braddock Streets
L. F. Cooper
Sarah Zane
Washington Street
Washington
West Piccadilly Streets
R. E. Trenary
South Braddock
West Piccadilly
North Braddock Street
O. T. Wilson
Comrey
Peyton Street
North Braddock
Peyton
Main Streets
Cork
Edith Alma Snapp to Wed George Snapp Funkhouser
Mr and Mrs Marcus H Snapp announce the marriage of their daughter Edith Alma to George Snapp Funkhouser of Mount Jackson Va. The ceremony will be at the bride’s home on North Kent Street Thursday July 3 at 5 o clock in the afternoon.
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Marcus H. Snapp
Edith Alma
George Snapp Funkhouser
Mount Jackson
North Kent Street
Fire companies set meeting on Fourth arrangements
The Sarah Zane and Charley Roues fire companies plan a special meeting tonight at eight o clock to discuss final arrangements for the Fourth. All members are requested to attend.
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Sarah Zane
Charley Roues
Dropped Dead at Wife's Feet in Early Morning
Edward Lewis, about 45, farmer near Cedar Grove, died at his home after a sudden apoplexy as he spoke the words Lord have mercy to his wife. He left a widow Miss Bran non and four children, with funeral plans set for a 10 o clock service at Valley United Brethren Church.
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Edward Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Cedar Grove
E. B. Smoke
White Hall
Miss Brannon
Addie Brannon
Green Spring
Amy
Clara Lewis
Raymond
Page Lewis
Turner Lewis
Mount Jackson
Clinton Lewis
Waynesboro
Jno W Boyd Fails After Illness
Jno W Boyd, long critically ill, relapsed last night and remains very low today. The elderly man suffers from pleurisy and heart trouble, with pleurisy nearly recovered but heart disease ongoing.
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Jno. W. Boyd
Star
Boyd
Yard Party Fundraiser by United Brethren Church
The United Brethren Church women organize a yard party for church funds. The fete is set for July 10 and July 12 at Braddock Heights in the city’s northwest section.
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Ladies of the United Brethren Church
Braddock Heights
Mr T Leonard Harper and Bride Visit Winchester
Mr. T Leonard Harper and his bride arrived in Winchester last evening and are guests of Mrs. Katie Forney on South Market Street after spending their honeymoon in the Valley.
Resident Physician Attends Funeral in Winchester
Dr. Alfred Powell long time Capon Springs resident physician registers at Taylor House in Winchester to attend the funeral of the late Mrs Laura Lee. He is in town for the service and related ceremonies.
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Alfred Powell
Capon Springs
Taylor House
Powell
Winchester
Mim
Laura Lee
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Rebel
Charley Rouss CO
Penn. Firemen’s Association
Boy
Railroad
Ollie Ford
City Court Proceedings
Rouss
Mr. Langkammer
Charles H. Kremer
York, Pai
Rev. L. Gl. Miller
Will
Winchester Bay
Old Home
Misa Leila McGuire
Thia
Wilmington
Del
Vada Hott
Thurmont
Shenandoah Collegiate Institute
School of Music
Dayton
Harrisonburg
Miss Hott
Charles Hott
George P. Hott
Jno
W. Boyd
Raspbhernes
Bailey& Boxwell’s
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