Death of Rockingham landowner Robert Liskey at home
Robert Liskey known as Uncle Bob and a major Rockingham County landowner died suddenly of heart failure yesterday in his yard two miles east of Harrisonburg. Born November 1834, he managed his affairs personally, leaving a wife, three sons, and a daughter. His estate valued between 175000 and 210000 dollars spans over 2300 acres.
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Robert Liskey
Uncle Bob
Rock
Ingham County
Harrisonburg
Liskey
Frederick County
Social and Sale a Big Success at Fort Loudoun Seminary
Despite rain the social and sale of fancy articles at Fort Loudoun Seminary last night drew strong support. Auctioneers Horace Lacy and Harry Lymeh impressed attendees while Robert Gray and others acted as eager buyers. Proceeds benefit the Lynchburg Orphanage with a $20 check expected.
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Fort Loudoun Seminary
Horace Lacy
Harry Lymeh
Robert Gray
Lynchburg
Dr Stuart McGuire to Operate in Winchester Hospital
A telegram from Winchester announces eminent Richmond surgeon Dr Stuart McGuire will arrive at 9:30 Tuesday morning via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He will perform several operations at Memorial Hospital with many physicians expected to attend. McGuire is the son of the late Hunter Holmes McGuire and nephew of Dr W P McGuire of the city.
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Winchester
Stuart McGuire
Richmond
Baltimore and Ohio
Memorial Hospital
McGuire
Hunter Holmes McGuire
University College of Medicine
W. P. McGuire
Philadelphia Veterans Tour Valley Landmarks In Train Visit
About 25 Philadelphia Civil War veterans arrived unannounced by a Baltimore and Ohio Pullman in Winchester. They toured National Cemetery and nearby battlefields then planned to visit Antietam, Gettysburg, and Middletown before returning to Philadelphia Monday. Names listed include Peter Boyd George P. Morgan R T McCarter W M Cowates and others.
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Winchester
Philadelphia
Shenandoah Valley
Harpers Ferry
Baltimore and Ohio ‘Railroad
Jack
Evans
National Cemetery
Middletown
Cedar Creek
Hagerstown
Antietam
Gettysburg
Messrs
Peter Boyd
George P. Morgan
R. T. McCarter
W. M. Cowates
Charles Este
W. S. Rowland
W. E. Helme
B. E. Ogden
A. M. Sheppard
J. L. Kinsey
A. A. Stull
George W. Kenduck
William W. Fibler
William M. Garden
E. E. Smith
John M. Myers
Harry E. Hoover
George H. Hill
J. L. W. Halton
Charles Dorsey
Rinks Draw Big Crowds Despite Cold Rain
Despite persistent cold and rain the Market Street rink and the new Stewart Street rink attracted large crowds last night. The Stewart Street venue featured a grand march while Market Street hosted a leap year party with many skaters and spectators attending.
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Market Street
Stewart Street
Bargains and rink offer attract conservative shoppers
An edition urges readers to seek value in DRY GOODS at Jones & Jolliffe. The notice also announces a public skating rink on Stewart and Wolf Streets with free daytime sessions for women and free Tuesday and Friday night sessions for all, while nightly admission begins Monday May 11.
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Messrs. Jones & Jolliffe
Many Went In But Few Came Out
A LaPorte Indiana feature tells of Mrs. Guinness a beauty accused of luring men to her home with marriage ads then murdering them for profit. Nine bodies found with more anticipated, a suspect accomplice arrested, and speculation she faked death by fire to hide more crimes.
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Carry Nation
Staunton
John T. Hartman
Laporte
Indiana
Lucretia Borgia
Mrs. Guinness
Delilah
Rivers in Flood Strangle Shenandoah and Potomac
The Shenandoah River runs about 18 feet above normal and keeps rising after heavy rains. The Potomac remains in flood, with tributaries swollen and land and small bridges damaged. Potomac at Harpers Ferry reached about 20 feet, overflowing canal banks and delaying rail traffic from landslides and washed tracks.
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The
Star
Shenandoah River
Potomac
Harpers Ferry
Ohio Canal
Maryland
Baltimore and Onish
Posttomac River
Shenandoah Valley Academy Edges Charles Town In Clash
Shenandoah Valley Academy defeated Charles Town 6 to 5 on Charles Town’s field in a hard fought game. Pitcher Castle struck out 13 while Grim held Charles Town to few fielding errors as Grymmes and Castle contributed multiple hits for the winners.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Charles Town
V. A
Dick Byrd
Castle
Swanson
Ryan
Cy McDonald
H. Grymmes
Effinger
N. Johnson
8. V. A. Battery
Amberine Investigation Flares Over Manassas Brewing Claim
The Manassas Anti-Saloon League moves to challenge Portmer Brewing Company over malt beverage Amberine in Manassas. Wade Goodwin runs the brewery. a warrant is likely for liquor law violation. Dry leaders warn of wet votes two years hence as Amberine attracts attention from local residents. Mrs Archibald Oden of New York returns for the summer with Mrs Wortham visiting Manassas.
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Manassas
Anti-Saloon “League
Portmer Brewing Company
Wade Goodwin
Amd
Archibald Oden
New York
Wortham
Reburial of Yong family bones in Shenandoah county
Mr A E Robinson of Wine in Shenandoah County recounts reburial of the Yong or Young family killed by Indians about 150 years ago. He describes the white tomb vault on his farm, the procession led by Fred Windle with an American flag, wreaths placed by children, and the flag blessing as the vault is sealed.
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A. E. Robinson
Shenandoah County
Yong
Mr. Robinson
Kercheval
Fred. Windle
Owas
Page County Man Hanged After Fled For Years
Ashbey Campbell native of Page county faced an indictment for attempted murder in Page. he was hanged in Davis West Virginia a few days ago for murder after being a four to five year fugitive. Campbell’s relatives learned of his death on the gallows and asked about disposition of his body. The attempted murder occurred on Newton Adkins who was shot in the head by Campbell.
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Brooklyn Institute of Arts
Asshur
Ashbey Campbell
Page County
Fat Davis
W. Va
Campbell
Page
Newton Adkins
Whis
Maphis to Deliver Alumni Address at Peabody College
Charlottesville examiner of public schools Charles G. Maphis has been chosen to deliver the alumni address at Peabody College Nashville on May 26. He is among Virginia alumni honored by the Nashville institution. No admission charges for the new tank on Stewart and Wolf Streets tonight. Beginning May 11, admission will be charged only at night with free sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays for ladies and morning and afternoon sessions free to gentlemen.
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Stewart and Wolf Sts
Ee Ho A
Charles G. Maphis
Charlottesville
Peabody College
University of Nashville
Maphis
Virginia
Nashville
Stewart
Wolf Sts
Skating Rink Tonight Features Winchester Martinsburg Race
Skaters race set for Market Street Rink tonight at 9 o'clock with Winchester and Martinsburg among the fastest. Local crowd urged to attend and watch the fast pace unfold.
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Winchester
Martinsburg
Market — Street
Toy
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Robert
Valley
Daniel Lupton
Waterford
J. Re Affegk
Mrs. Nation
N.mo
Assyria
Yas
Wand
Cay
Hawthorne
Arthur Dimmesdale
Mr. Tomson
Woodbury
N. J
Presbyterian Church
John Wesley
New Jersey
Hetty Green
Bey
Hetty
Shenandoah and Potomac
Mr. Maphis
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