Robbery in Broad Daylight Strikes Local Home
Mrs. Ada Wingerter and Miss Ada Wingerter reported a daytime burglary at the David Wingerter residence on North Main Street during their absence for Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show parade. About $9 in coins and Miss Wingerter’s new wardrobe valued at $50 were stolen. a new valise was taken while a slouched hat was left behind. Entry was made via a window. the upper floor rooms were disturbed while lower floors remained untouched. The conundrum of why valuables were left in accessible spaces remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wingerter
North Main Street
Mr. Wingerter
Ada Wingerter
Miss Wingerter
Wingerter
Cohorts Fiercely Bathing at Polls in City Election
The city faces a fierce municipal showdown as Democrats and Republicans battle to finish. Polls opened at sunrise with four voting sites and expect turnout to reach two thirds of registered voters. By 5 pm nearly 900 votes were tallied, with ward totals: First 239, Second 241, Third 233, Fourth 160.
Mrs Lupton Improves After House Accident
Mrs Lupton widow of the late John M Lupton sustained a serious fall Tuesday afternoon while washing front weather-boarding at her north Market Street home. She fell from a step ladder striking her head and face, suffering a deep cut above the right eye and brief unconsciousness. She regained consciousness and today attends to her household duties.
McDonald Returns Home After Arm Amputation
Mr. B. F. McDonald of Hable flats on East Water Street was released today after an accident at a saw mill weeks ago. He endured an arm amputation last Saturday and, though weak, rested on his porch enjoying the spring sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. McDonald
Hable Flats
East Water Street
Indians Ride Merry Go Round At Pawnee Bill Show
At Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show Indians and cowboys gathered on the Knitting Factory lot after the performance. They mounted the merry go round horses and rode once while hats were gathered by cowboys. The young riders gave shrill war cries as they circled on the sham steeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knitting Factory
Illness and Memorial Day Address Noted
Miss Frederica McKericher of Washington DC, cousin of the Steele family, is very ill and in precarious condition though slightly improved. Colonel R P Chew of Charlestown is invited to speak on Confederate Memorial Day at Shepherdstown on June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederica McKericher
Washington, D. C
Steele
Gol. R. P. Chew
Charlestown
Shepherdatown
Attorney's Wife Sues Husband Over Borrowed Money
Mrs Beasie B McCann sues William L McCann in circuit court for 276.50 plus 50 loan, alleging his nonresidence and departure from the state. She claims dower rights in a 175 acre Bush Creek tract with two deeds of trust totaling 650 and seeks payment from her husband. McCann is reported to be out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Bartonand Boyd
Beasie B. McCann
William L. McCann
Winchester
Star
Artilleryman Misses Train With Pawnee Bill Wild West
An artilleryman connected with the Pawnee Bill Wild West troupe stays late at a Winchester residence and misses the train to Martinsburg. He asks a reporter for the next stop and distance, replying he will be there as soon as he can find the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Martinsburg
Stonewall Jackson Camp Preparing for Confederate Memorial Day
The Stonewall Jackson Camp of Charlestown West Virginia, U C V, is drilling and parading as they prepare to attend Confederate Memorial Day exercises in this city on June 6. Charlestown traditionally sends full ranks to Winchester for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Jackson
Charlestown
W. Va
Winchester
Deed Recorded for Bush Property on Braddock Street
A deed by M. M. Lynch trustee records transfer of Daniel Bush property at 305 South Braddock Street to J. H. Ford for 1875 dollars. Miss Chapline of Shepherdstown and Mr and Mrs George A Winall mentioned in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Clerk’s
M. M. Lynch
Daniel Bush
South Braddock Street
J. H. Ford
Miss Chapline
Shepherdstown
The
George A. Winall
Telephone Girl Plaintiffs Charge Against Manager
Miss Mabel Rinker accuses Max Robinson of tickling her under the chin and kissing her at the Martinsburg Wagon Company office on May ninth. The case, tied to Robinson's council bid, was dismissed after witnesses testified and a beatings incident followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Snyder
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mabel Rinker
P. C. Rinker
City
Winchester Telephone Company
Max Robinson
Auburn Wagon Company
Robinson
Miss Rinker
Wagon Company
Citizens
Rudy
Hotel Berkeley
J. M. Woods
J. N. Wisner
D. C. Westenhaver
C. M. Lamar
Mr. West
Children’s Day Planned by Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Julian Sibley will hold its annual Children’s Day service on June 1, the first Sunday of the month. Sunday School scholars and teachers are preparing an impressive program, continuing a tradition from past years. Major R. Bunte of Alexandria is in the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Julian
Sibley
Rae
Diep
Knife and pistol trigger town commotion in custody dispute
Mrs. Martin armed with a bowie knife and revolver caused a scene in Nain as she sought a warrant for her son in law Charles Wright and attempted to reclaim her grandchild from Mrs. Wright. The case escalated as authorities refused immediate action. a habeas corpus for the child was pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Gold
Sparrow Defends Itself Against Locust Threats
A Star reporter quotes a gentleman arguing for sparing the English sparrow. He claims the bird eats millions of locusts that could harm young fruit trees and garden pests while noting other songbirds damage fruit but remain protected for their singing.
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Star
Pawnee Bill Deposits 2000 With Local Bank
Maj. Gordon W. Lillie known as Pawnee Bill, whose circus performed here, deposited 2000 dollars with Farmers and Merchants National Bank. The sum was split between 1000 dollars in silver and 1000 in another form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon W. Lillie
Pawnee
Bill
National Bank
Ianois Pres
Capt Kurtz Elected Double President of Two Embalming Bodies
Mr J Wm Striker, chief clerk for Capt Geo W Kurtz, reports Capt Kurtz has been elected president of the State Association of Funeral Directors and also president of the Virginia State Board of Embalmers. He attends the Richmond session while his leaders praise his long service and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wm. Striker
Geo. W. Kurtz
Richmond
Capt. Kurtz
State Association of Funeral Directors
Virginia State Board of Embalmers
Kurtz
Captain Kurtz
State Board of Embalmers
Captain
Judge Harrison Settles Luray Y M C A Funds Dispute
In Luray Virginia Judge T W Harrison rules the Y M C A funds held by the court must be used for their original purpose. If contributors cannot agree on a plan the court will identify contributors and return funds pro rata. The fund remains with the court receiver until a final plan is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luray
Winchester
T. W. Harrison
Solomon
Young Men’s Christian Association
Luray Fire Company
Harrison
John Cameron Fined for Shooting in County Yard
In Police Court John Cameron of Front Royal pled guilty to shooting firearms in the county hitching yard. Judge Bragonier imposed a $10 fine plus $1.50 costs, paid by Cameron, and he was released. J W Hott of Martinsburg visits Winchester today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cameron
Front Royal
S. A. Seabright
Cameron
Bragonier
Picnic party disturbed by tramp roundup in Winchester
Police hunted a group of five men suspected of burglary at Mr. David Wingerter’s residence. Officers tracked the tramps toward Shawnee hollow, surrounding the area near the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad but found no one, while the pursuit continued through the eastern town and toward the hollow west of the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wingerter
Corporation Limits
Winchester
Baltmore and Ohio
Shawnee Hollow
the Law
J. William Taylor
Murnan
Henry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Lupton
Mr. McDonald
Miss McKericher
Mr. McCann
Telephone Co
R. Bunte
Alexandria
Mrs. Martin
State Association
J.W. Hott
Martinslung
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