Good Roads Convention Opens in Richmond
The Good Roads Convention opened in the Chamber of Commerce in Richmond at 10 this morning with Gov. Montague delivering the welcome. Mayor R. M. Taylor and Samuel P. Waddy spoke, while H. B. Lupton represented Frederick County. Delegates B. M. Chiles and M. J. Hardesty were unable to attend. Tonight Hon. M. O. Eldridge will discuss The Roads of the World as plans for a State Good Roads Association move forward.
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Good Roads
Chamber of Commerce
Richmond
Montague
R. M. Taylor
Samuel P. Waddy
H. 8. Lupton
Frederick County
M. Chiles
M. J. Hardesty
M. O. Eldridge
Page County Prophet predicts severe equinoctial storms
The Page Courier correspondent at Rileyville forecasts a long lasting vernal equinox period through April 4. He warns of daily weather swings from rain to snow to windstorms with potential great storms and floods. Shenandoah River rise expected around Monday the 24th.
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Page Courier
Rileyville
Shenandoah
March Stages Weather Skirmish Ahead of Spring Debut
March struggles to outpace Winter as Spring prepares its debut at 8 47 tomorrow morning. The sun nears the horizon line and readers are urged to stay hopeful despite stormy forecasts and the waning death throes of winter.
Martinsburg Minister's Son to Wed Philadelphia Graduate
Dr A H Woods son of Rev I M Woods Martinsburg Presbyterian minister will marry Miss Fannie Sinclair of Philadelphia next May. Woods, former missionary in China, returns home and is offered medicine professorship at Canton Christian College. He and his bride, a Bryn Mawr graduate, will begin life together there.
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A.H. Woods
I. M. Woods
Martinsburg
Fannie Sinclair
Philadelphia
Woods
China
Canton Christian College
Bryn Mawr College
Virginia Lightning Conductor expands hiring in Gore area
Mr. D. R. Eskey of the Virginia Lightning Conductor Company says business is brisk and will hire more local men. Mr. Clinton C. Herrell has joined, and last week the firm rodded five residences near Gore those of Mrs. Dr. Smith W. J. Muse Elias Lafollette and Charles and Joseph Giffin.
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D. R. Eskey
Virginia Lightning Conductor Company
Clinton C. Herrell
Gore
Dr. Smith
W. J. Muse
Elias Lafollette
Charles
Joseph Giffin
Mayor Barton Visits Luray From Winchester Bank
Hon R T Barton mayor of Winchester and president of the new National Bank, organized in Winchester, visited Luray on Tuesday to fulfill a professional engagement. He noted the bank’s early success with a $100,000 deposit and loans, plus a $100,000 capital.
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R. T. Barton
Winchester
New National Bank
Luray
Page Courier
Otterbein United Brethren to Convene in Chewsville
The Radical United Brethren Conference will meet at Otterbein United Brethren Church in Chewsville starting March 80 and continue through Sabbath with preaching by the bishop Sunday morning and night.
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Radical
United Brethren Conference
Otterbein
Charley Rouss Fire Company to Convene Tonight
The Charley Rouss Fire Company will hold a special meeting at 7 30 o'clock tonight to arrange attendance at the funeral of the late Carson Bush. All members are requested to attend.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Carson Bush
Dillion Brothers Sell Carter Farm at Clearbrook
The Dillion Brothers sold their farm near Clearbrook named the Carter farm to Mr. Charles E. Ridgeway. The transaction transfers ownership of the Carter farm to Ridgeway as announced.
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Dillion Brothers
Clearbrook
Charles E. Ridgeway
Carter
Daughters of Rebeccah Set Meeting for Tomorrow Evening
The Daughters of Rebeccah will meet at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening, inviting members to join at the designated gathering time.
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Daughters of
Rebeccah
Pleasant Paragraphs On People and Local Happenings
Local notes record visits and moves of residents including Miss Mollie Kremer traveling to Baltimore and New York, Mr. Wm. Vermillion’s return after illness, and Mr. Isaac Mason moving to a farm near Carper's Valley. Also listed are civic items: Cape Henry rail extension, a proposed Richmond steel plant led by Mr. A B Clarke, Peters burg mayoral nomination W M Jones, and Albemarle to exterminate San Jose Scale with a $200 appropriation.
Funeral held for Hugh O'Neil dry goods merchant
The late Hugh O Neil of New York was eulogized in a crowded city funeral yesterday. The service drew 500 reserved seats of 1,600 employees and a large New York Retail Dry Goods Association delegation attended. Honorary pallbearer H W Hyde, son of Dr J P Hyde, served as law and credit man for the firm.
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Hugh O’ Neil
New York
New York Retail Dry Goods Association
H. W. Hyde
J. P. Hyde
Hyde
House Democrats Back Boers Sympathy Resolutions
Democratic members in Washington held a caucus and unanimously adopted resolutions urging Congress to express sympathy for the Boers. Mr. Hay of the district presided over the meeting and pledged to urge committee reporting of the resolutions.
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House
Washington
Congress
Mr. Hay
New Telephone Line Extends Through Relief Area
Residents on Middle road near Relief succeed in securing enough phone holders. The Winchester Telephone Company will soon begin extending the line along the road.
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Middle Road
Relief
Winchester Telephone Company
New Stock and New Rooms on Market Street
The notice announces relocation to north Market street with new stock of trunks suit cases satchels harness and robes. Open at night until nine oclock and illuminated by electric system invites customers to call.
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North Market Street
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Good Roads Convention
Page County
Lightning Rod Business Gaming
Mayor Barton
Church Conference
Mr. Ridgeway
Mollie Kremer
Baltimore
Orndoff & Co’s
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
The
Norfolk and Southern Railroad
Cape Henry
A. B. Clarke
Wm. H. Vermillion
Petersburg
W. M. Jones
Isaac Mason
South Market Street
Carper’s Valley Tollgate
Board of Supervisors
Albemarle County
San Jose
Dr. Ashby Humston
Henry County, Ky
T. H. Sprint
Bloodfield
Newport News
James Poindexter
Fire Company
Lily Myers
the Valley Female College
Union Bank of Winchester
M. H. G. Wiis
John M. Stickle
Lake View
Canter
Ulster
Horsey & Atwell
Main Street
H. W. Clowe, Jr
North Main Street
Winchester, Va
Columbia Bicycles
N. A. Cooper
East Water Street
New York Merchant
Thomas Keating
Agt
Barwell
Cumberland Brewing Company
Telephone
Miller Supply Company
Ake
Keene
Main
East Lynn
Prince of Liars
H. R. Bryarty & Bro.,eneral Insurance Agents
Virginia
Frederick, Clarke
Warren
Page
State Senate
FOX
Los
Braddock
Cork
Jas
B. Russell
John F. Hopason
J. F. Kremer & Bro
J. F. Orndorff
John F. Kremer & Bro
Hester
J.T. Fisher Agt
Russell's
Hitching Yard
Bennett Russell
South Braddock Street
Horsey & Awan
Coete
Murray Bros
2Nd St
N. W
Washington, D
Braddock Street
Foster
Yesomon
Circuit Court
Kline and Wine
L. C. Kasey
County Court House
Front Royal
Mil
Crozern Olinger
Larrick
A.J. Tavenner
Rosr. M. Warp
Herbert
Iower
J. Kieren
Robert Downing
Gladiator
Ace Downing
Atwell & Worthington
Theuditorium
Horsey & Atwel
S. Atwell & Worthington
A. L. Shearer
Bushnell & Co
Bennet Russell
Omps
Ud Lic
Bennett RussEvv
C. E
Aulick
Taz Star
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