Water system extension and city finances discussed
The council reviewed plans to extend water mains on Braddock Street at a cost over two thousand dollars and considered extending West Clifford Street. Finance measures included an ordinance for streets and a sewer bill letter, while officials noted a March election will heavily affect the city’s finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K Cartmell
P. “W. ‘Boyd
Water ‘Committee
Braddock Street
Mr. Russell
West Clifford Street
Stewart Street
Dr. Boyd
South Braddock
Piccadilly
Carter
Mr. Carter
Fairfax Lane
Russell
Gerrard Street
Byrd
Sarah Zane
Boyd
Value of a Dead Dog Leads to Court Ruling
In Garnespone March 7 a magistrate panel decided in favor of Martin Rogers in a suit over a dead dog. Elmer DeHaven shot the dog on February 17 after his brother claimed it was feeding eggs. The court set the dog's value at 1.50 with costs of 6.20 against DeHaven.
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J. E. Correll
Russell
Nbe
J. Wag
Coun
Nere
Baker
Bikes
Rubescll
Franck Baker
Garnespone
Whitacre
Roe
Rogers
DeHaven
Whitacre, Roe and Collins
Officer Goss Makes An Important Arrest
Newton Weddell a Martinsburg man about twenty seven years old was arrested Monday night at a Windsor Hotel room in Cumberland. He is accused of receiving $500 under false pretenses from a Chambersburg woman. He denied the charge and is held for Chambersburg authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Weddell
Martinsburg
Windsor
Cumberland
Chambersburg
Weddell
Goss
Ohr
Winchester
Collins Denny Likely to Be Elected Baltimore Bishop
It is practically certain that Rev. Dr. Collins Denny will lead the Baltimore delegation at the General Conference and will likely be elected bishop. Bishop A Coke Smith’s health is failing and may retire, potentially requiring two or more bishops to be elected this year though he may remain active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Denny
Baltimore
A. Coke Smith
Smith
Louisiana melodrama thrills at the Auditorium
The piece In Louisiana lights up the Auditorium with a Sunny South setting. The company showcases hit specialties and scenic effects drawing crowds. Mrs Sallie Rudolph and daughter were seen in town tied to the event and Thursday night March 8 is listed for the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Cee
South
Sallie
Rudolph
Daughter
Wit
Deestrict Skule Play Draws Large Audience at Market Street
A large audience at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church enjoyed The Deestrict Skule a three act play staged by Mrs Bettie Haines League. Costumes amused attendees as students recited and declaimed in childlike roles. Ice cream and cake followed. the event grossed about 53 dollars and may be repeated next Tuesday night at Valley Union Sunday School Martinsburg Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Bettie Haines
League Social Department
Local Market Prices And Hen, Turkey Rates Listed
Local markets show steady prices today with values for young chickens, old hens, and old roosters listed. Prices include a range for turkeys and a note on Mr Harry Kline of Baltimore visiting, with his father D W Kline reported ill but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kline
Baltimore
D.W. Kline
Andrew Cornwell Dead at Nineveh Funeral Rites Held
Funeral services for Andrew Cornwell 72, lifelong Nineveh resident and noted blacksmith, were conducted at Refuge Church in Warren County yesterday with Rev. William Stevens officiating. Interment followed. a widow and many grandchildren survive. Hundreds attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Cornwell
Nineveh
Warren County
Refuge
William Stevens
Stephens City
Cornwell
News of To Day From Berryville
Berryville reports a string of local movements including Mr E J Wiley leaving for Albemarle County to buy a large farm near Charlottesville. Miss Margaret Moore returns from Rockville Maryland. Hugh Owens takes a Washington Virginia sales post. J E Thornton moves to open a new hotel by April 1. The old Julian Morales carpenter shop on Millwood road is removed for a colored residential project at Pigeon Hill.
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E. J. Wiley
Albemarle County
Charlottesville
Wiley
Margaret Moore
Rockville
Hugh Owens
Washington
Pocomoke City
J. G. Grubbs
Wickliffe
Front Royal
B. Smith
Richmond
Julian Morales
Millwood Road
Pigeon Hill
Millwood
James W. Gaver
Middletown
W. H. Lane
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Nancy Dovell
J. E. Ogden
Robert Shearer
Union Metallc Cartridge Company
R. E. Brown
Battletown Inn
Clarke Man Seeks Bride with Marriage License Granted
Edward M. Locke a 36 year old widower of Clarke County and Martha J. Morgan a 58 year old resident of this county received a county clerk issued marriage license. The couple plans to wed soon in Clarke and establish a home there.
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Edward M. Locke
Clarke County
Martha J. Morgan
Thomas R. Morgan
Clarke
sear_fetore
Winchester Churches To Raise Funds For Japanese Famine
Sunday collections will be taken in Winchester churches to aid famine relief in Japan. An alarming report cites a Northwestern Japan famine with thousands at risk of starvation and calls for rapid aid from Americans including Roosevelt's appeal.
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Japan
Winchester
United States
Roosevelt
Henry Scott Jeffreys
To Kyo
Post-Telegram
Camden
New Jersey
Old Dominion Camp Uses Room in Keller Building
Old Dominion Camp No. 12 of the Modern Woodmen of America has organized a large room on the third floor of the Keller building at North Main Street. The Camp will meet every Friday at 7 30 p m. Officers listed include Consul Chas J J Von Witt Vice Consul N W Bowers Clerk Harry H Parsons Banker Charles F E Haines Physician Dr S P Latane Escort Frank B Robinson Watchman J A Dix Sentry Wm Chapman.
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Old Dominion
Woodmen of America
Keller Building
North Main Street
Chas
J. J. von Witt
N. W. Bowers
Harry H. Parsons
Charles FE. Haines
Charles FE. Haines; Physician, Dr. 8. P. Latane
Frank B. Robinson
J. A. Dix
Wm. Chapman
Ice plant operates around the clock in Winchester
The Winchester Ice Plant resumes night and day operations to produce large ice quantities. The regular weekly meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is set for 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Market Street M. E. Church. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Market Street
M. BE. Church
Murder Indictments and Flight in Warren County
Four men charged in Front Royal with violating local option liquor laws fled as warrants were issued. Indictments also include murder for the shooting of Henry Jackson by Judson Jett who remains at large and a third man Saffell charged with larceny. Warren County Board offers a $50 reward for Jett’s capture. Sixty five witnesses testified in the two day grand jury session.
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Judson Jett
Rose
Front Royal
Warren County
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Williams
Thomas Rose
Ewell Rose
Grand
Henry Jackson
Jett
Board of Supervisors
Jackson
Saffell
Miss Hannah Dunn Dies at Cedar Grove
Miss Hannah Dunn of Cedar Grove dies at age 32 after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Keg Bend with Rev. S D Skelton of the United Brethren Church officiating. She is survived by her mother Mrs Louisa F Dunn four brothers Andrew H Dunn J T Dunn William Dunn and Robert Dunn and three sisters Mrs Sarah E Chapman Mrs Martha Paine and Miss Jennie Dunn all of the county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Dunn
Cedar Grove
Big County
S. D. Skelton
United Brethren Church
Miss Dunn
Louisa F. Dunn
Andrew H. Dunn
Winchester
J. T. Dunn
William Dunn
Robert Dunn
Sarah E. Chapman
Martha Paine
Jennie Dunn
A Nice Improvement by Baker & Co Store
Baker & Co. have fitted up a room in rear of the store for suizt waists and skirts in addition to their shoes and hats, making them a complete ladies head to foot outfitters. Miss Augusta Conrad has returned home to Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Affenry
Baker & Co
Outfitters
Augusta’ Conrad
Winchester
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