Large Prizes for Visiting Firemen Feature July Celebration
A fire department contest committee plans during the Upcoming Fourth of July events to award prizes for the visiting company traveling the farthest and for the largest and best uniformed company. Each prize is fifty dollars, intended to attract distant competitors and boost parade turnout. The plans aim to honor fire departments while preserving celebration harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Engine House
Carlisle
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Winchester
Mayor Barton Faces Question Over Handley Fee
A Winchester tax payer challenges Mayor Barton over a $12,500 fee plus expenses charged to the city by R. M. Ward in the Handley Will suit. The letter notes Ward’s name does not appear in the record and that the city was not a party to the suit, warning tax increases to cover the fee. The voter asks if Barton would approve such payment if re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. Gratenen
R. T. Barton
R. M. Ward
Handley Fund
Handley Will
Ward
Winchester
Barton
Bridal Couple Stranded After Wedding in Hagerstown
Miss Minnie Lee Kite and Mr. Jas. H. Goliday of Mt. Jackson Shenandoah County Va were wed on Tuesday in Hagerstown Maryland. They travelled with only 145 dollars. B and O agent Zeigler collected 50 cents to cover their fare to Charles Town. The groom blamed lack of pay for the bride’s domestic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Lee Kite
Jas. H. Goliday
Mt. Jackson
Shenandoah County
Hagerstown
Zeigler
Charlestown
Boy Hurls Rock at Cumberland Valley Train
A boy near Falling Waters West Virginia threw a stone at a Cumberland Valley train as it neared 7 15 p m causing a car window to shatter and injuring a passenger slightly. The train halted, the boy was captured and handed to local authorities then jailed in Martinsburg.
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Cumberland Valley
Falling Waters
W. Va
Martinsburg
Mrs Simpson Leaves for Clifton Forge with Family
Mrs F L Simpson and her young son left this morning from North Main Street to Clifton Forge Virginia. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs William Taylor who will remain with her grandchildren as they travel.
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F. L. Simpson
Little Son
Mrs. Simpson
William Taylor
North Main Street
Clifton Forge
Simpson
Wm. Taylor
Collins Taylor
Miss Dame Wins First Game for Ladies Golf Cup
The Winchester Golf Club opened the ladies trophy contest with 25 competitors. Miss Margaret Dame posted 74 to lead, followed by Mrs. Bowen Daniel and Miss Kate Conrad with 79, and Miss Ethel B Stuart with 79. Mrs. Daniel challenged Dame to another match as the cup rotates among victors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Golf Club
Margaret Dame
Nelson P. Dame
Bowen Daniel
Kate Conrad
Ethel B. Stuart
Daniee
Bessie Stoddard
Havig
Daniel
Miss Dame
Geo. Haddox
Dame
Haddox
Temperance Meeting Attracts Large Crowd In City
John J. Cornell of Baltimore delivered a well received temperance lecture at the Friends Meeting House corner Piccadilly and Washington streets. He spoke clearly and forcefully in support of temperance and will stay to join Hopewell Meeting House speaking next. Jesse Hogue of Loudoun County will address Friends on Monday morning.
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John J. Cornell
Baltimore
Friends Meeting House
Piccadilly
Washington Streets
Cornell
Hopewell
Jesse Hogue
Loudoun County
Mrs Campbell Visits Brother at Al-lu-we Indian Country
Miss Mary E Campbell of Opequon has spent several months visiting her brother at Al-lu-we in Indian country. The report notes her extended stay and family connections in the region.
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Mary E. Campbell
Opequon
Al-lu-we
City Council Approves Fourth of July Celebration Funds
In a special session the City Council unanimously passed readings and approved an appropriation for a Fourth of July celebration. Members debated amounts, with a final donation of 50 dollars agreed. additional measures covered insurance premiums, street vehicle rules, and pumping station expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Ramsburg
Boyd
James M. Haymaker
Fuller
Rouss City Hall
City Hall Commission
Haddox
R. W. Haywaker
Ready Response for St Pierre Sufferers
Philanthropists in the town respond to a Shenandoah Valley National Bank appeal for Martinique relief. By noon seven gifts, plus two more later, totaled a substantial sum. Donors wish to remain anonymous. Funds will be sent by draft to W Lawless Booker in Fort de France to feed the starving. remittances will be sent each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Martinique
W. Lawless Booker
Fort de France
W. R. C. Meeting Tonight
Winchester Round Club announces a regular meeting this evening at 8 o'clock in its club rooms. The notice lists no further details in the accessible text.
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Winchester Round Club
Reverend Crawford Arrested In Contempt Case
Rev. Charles H. Crawford state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League was arrested in Richmond on a contempt charge issued by Judge Clarence J. Campbell of Amherst. The case set for Monday. Crawford hires Judge William H. Mann and James L. Shelton to defend, arguing his paper protected press freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Crawford
Anti-Saloon League
Winchester
Hughes
Richmond
Clarence J. Campbell
Amherst
Crawford
William H. Mann
Nottoway
James L. Shelton
League
Federation
United States
Mann
Wellford
Captain Haddow Named Trustee at Odd Fellows Meeting
At the State meeting in Norfolk, Captain J. P. Haddow of Winchester was appointed trustee of the Orphans Home representing Wister and the Valley. He is a member of Madison Lodge No. 6 and a noted Odd Fellow who has shown influence in the organization.
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Odd Fellows
Norfolk
J. P. Haddow
Winchester
Orphans Home
Wister
The
Valley
Capt
Madison Line No
Acquittal of Rev M F Keiter Ends Forgery Case
Huntington Herald reports Dr Millard F Keiter of Frederick County Virginia was found not guilty of forgery after a four day trial. Jurors reached a verdict by 7 a m Sunday amid an emotional crowd including his daughter Mrs Robert G Mitchell and numerous supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Star
Huntington
Ind
M. F. Keiter
Frederick County
Herald
Millard F. Keiter
Preacher
Dr. Keller
Dr. Keiter
Robert G. Mitchell
Railway Mail Clerk Paralyzed in Face
Mr. G. W. Dinges of Edinburg Virginia a Baltimore and Ohio Railway mail clerk on the line from the Junction to Harpers Ferry West Virginia was paralyzed on the right side of his face last Saturday morning He felt the onset while bathing and only then realized the facial muscles would not act He resumed work Monday evening and remained otherwise unaffected by the condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Dinges
Edinburg
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Feil on His Face After Attack Near Express Office
Mr. C. Wm. Gibbons was knocked down by vertigo shortly after six this morning in front of the Adams Express Office. He fell on the brick street suffering a severe head cut and general shock. He was removed to his boarding house on West Water Street where Dr. P. W. Boyd attended him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wm. Gibbons
Adams Express
West Water Street
P. W. Boyd
Death of James Frye in West Virginia coal mine accident
Meager details reach Frederick county of the death of James Frye a well known deaf mute formerly of Cherry Grove. He was reportedly run over by a train while working in Bramwell West Virginia coal mines leaving a widow and a son. Relatives were notified by telegram and the family awaited fuller details.
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Frye
Frederick County
W. Va
James Frye
Cherry Grove
Rebecca Hodgson
South Market
Willis
William R. Willis
H.snapp
Bramwell
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MR. Graichen
C. V
Sovenly
Hine
Council
St. Pierre
MR. Crawford
Feil
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