Baltimore Seeks Through Valley Rail Service From City
Baltimore and Ohio officials push for through service to the Valley of Virginia to end transfer delays at Strasburg and Harrisonburg. They plan a Strasburg station and direct routes via Southern Railway, with Baltimore investment totaling about 1 million dollars. The Virginia commission favored through service via the Southern Railway to Alexandria, leaving Baltimore with hardship and limited returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State’ Corporation Commission
Lexington
Baltimore and Ohio
Valley Road
Southern Railway
Strasburg and
Marrisonburg
Baltimore and Washington
Strasburg Junction
Harrisonburg
Baltimore
Virginia
Ohio
Jacob W. Hook
W. Cook Sanderson
Valley Railroad
Strasburg
Alexandria
Winchester
Charles Town
Harper's Renee
Washington
Virginia Commission
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Have Fine Daughter
A notice reports the arrival of a fine little daughter on Wednesday night. Both mother and child are reported by family sources as dying nicely.
Martinsburg Youth Dies After Suicide At Church
William Staubly 32, a Martinsburg resident, drank carbolic acid in front of Trinity Episcopal Church. He died at 8 45 a m after being taken home. Parents Ralph and Anthony Staubly Jr sister Julia survive with two brothers. An inquest was deemed unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rtinsburg
William Staubly
Martinsburg
Trietty Episcopal Church
Young Staubly
Anthony Staubly
Ralph Staubly
Anthony Staubly, Jr
Julia Staubly
Blundering Mr Brown staged tonight at the Auditorium
Final rehearsal completed for The Blundering Mr Brown a clever three act comedy by Harold Hale. Tonight at 8 30 the curtain rises with Mrs C W Patten directing assisted by W S White stage manager. Proceeds benefit the baseball team and Memorial Hospital. Cast includes Mrs H D Fuller Mrs R E Byrd Miss Evy Tucker McGuire Randolph T McGuire James C Collins D B Conrad and Dr Walter D Myers. Between acts singers Miss Willie McGuire Miss Anderson and Mr Henry Neville Stephenson perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Patten
W.S. White
Patten
H. D. Fuller
R. E. Byrd
Evy Tucker McGuire
Randolph T. McGuire
James C
Shiner Pitches a Winning Game for Winchester
The Winchester team defeated Walbrook 1 to 0 in Martinsburg W Va. Jack Shiner pitched brilliantly in his season debut for Winchester with sharp control and a merry twinkle. Cy McDonald returned from Washington and homered in his first game back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Shiner
Winchester
Jackie
Shiner
Judge Carson and Bride Sail for Manila Soon
Judge Adam C. Carson and Mrs Eleanor Barnard Conrad, married at Christ Church Winchester on May 12, arrive from New York to stay with Mrs Conrad’s mother on Water Street. They plan to depart Winchester June 3 and sail June 9 from San Francisco aboard the Mamichuria for Manila in the Philippines where he serves as associate justice of the Philippine Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam C. Carson
Christ Episcopal Church, Winchester
New York
Carson
Daniel B. Conrad
Water Street
Philippine Supreme Court
Eleanor Barnard Conrad
Mayo C James resigns from Winchester drug clerk post
Mr Mayo C James resigns from Geose E Bushnell & Co drug store in Winchester and departs for Lynchburg Va with cousin EB Hickson. Charles Walters of Staunton, an experienced registered pharmacist, succeeds him at Bustell store and is welcomed by local friends and former acquaintances.
Big Cy McDonald Welcomed in Winchester Summer Visit
Fans greeted McDonald on arrival to join the team for the season. He drew cheers from Virginia Fair and friends, then belted a home run in Martinsburg yesterday afternoon as part of the warm welcome. Weather includes a Tuesday through Friday forecast. rental ad for a flat at No 4 North Main is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Cy
McDonald
Winchester
Virginia
Martinsburg
Turnpike Company Horses Stolen Near Hahn Mill
Two black horses were stolen from the Valley Turnpike Company stable near Hahn’s mill, with three others still at the old mill property. County Treasurer S Miles led the theft group in the night. Police and turnpike officials searched toward Martinsburg and Winchester, Virginia, as witnesses reported men on black horses headed west toward the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Turnpike ‘Company
Hahn Mill
S. M.iles
C. H. Heltzel
Harrisonburg
White Hall
Winchester
W. BE. Huntsberry
J. W. Taylor
Heltzel
Shirley Carter
Turnpike Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Winchester Hosts Indiaar School In Carlisle Tomorrow
The Winchester baseball team meets the United States Indiaar School at Reservoir Park in Carlisle Pa tomorrow afternoon. The Indiaars are described as strong and crafty this season. Admission rules vary by gender with ladies admitted free and men and boys paying. the management invites all "squaws" to attend and root for Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Reservoir Park
United States Indiaar
Carlisle
Thanks For Roses From Miss Kate McVicar
Miss Kate McVicar of North Lou doun street presented The Star staff with a large bouquet of roses grown in her garden. Her garden was among the largest and most attractive in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate McVicar
North Loudoun Street
the Star
Miss McVicar
Wanted All Kinds of Country Produce for Cash Offers
Classified note from Sprint Produce Co. at 16 W Water St seeks all kinds of country produce for cash. Mentions Mrs T J Dale and her son Robert, and a trip to Winchester with Staunton dispatch notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprint Produce Coo
Water St
T. J. Dale
Robert
Winchester
Staunton
Hook's Mill Advertises Brand and Middlings
A compact advertisement from Hook's Mill urges customers to buy brand and middlings. The notice is brief and markets staple grain products to local shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook’s Mill
Ss —S
Dry Town Beer Under State Analysis in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Agriculture analyzes beer sold in dry towns to determine if it contains at least two percent alcohol as required by Byrd Mann law. Samples from Winchester Clifton Forge and Charlottesville are tested under chief chemist Dr Be Magruder. If alcohol exceeds the limit prosecutions will begin. the state notes the beer supposedly quenches aridity but requires drinking several times more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
BE. W. Magruder
Winchester
Clifton Forge
Harlottesville
Thomas Cannon Dies of Measles in Arkansas
Relatives in Winchester report the death of Thomas Cannon Jr. at his parents' Beebe Arkansas home on a Saturday of last week after measles and complications. He was 15, buried in Beebe Cemetery. He was the second son of Mr and Mrs Cannon. The family moved from White Hall to Huntington Missouri then to Beebe for health. His siblings Evan Harold and Bazzle plus two sisters Mary and Virginia survive. Grandfather Edward Cannon will relocate to Beebe to live with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Thomas Cannon, Jr
Thomas Cannon
County
Beebe
Ark
Cannon
White Hall
Huntington
Arkansas
Evan
Thomas
The New Rink Near Stewart and Wolf Streets
A brief notice promoting a local rink at the corner of Stewart and Wolf Streets with free admissions for gentlemen at all sessions and ten cent skate sessions. It advertises private skates kept in storage and notes upkeep details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart and Wolf Sts
Hirst Prize 10 TANMANYATES Fire Parade Draws 20000
Over 20000 spectators lined the city streets for the annual parade. The Friendship Fire Company of Winchester won the top reel race prize of 126 dollars with a 38 second time, as 23 fire companies and 12 bands participated under Col. John B K Boyd. The Shamrock Company from Harrisburg claimed a 25 dollar prize for distance, while the Always There Hook and Ladder Company of Nesbro Pa earned a 25 dollar award for best appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheeiaenanbie W
Reel Teal
Friendship Fire Company
Hagerstown
Antie
Friendship
Winchester
Cumberland
Carlisle
Rouse Winchester
Cece Ee Junior
Western Enterprise
Antietam
John BK. Boyd
Wehief'm
Shamrock Company
Harrisburg
Nesbero
Notice of Friendship Hall Members
Fr iendship hall members gathered for national event in full capacity. The reel team participated in the ceremony, marking a notable local involvement.
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Commission
Staubly
Miss Willie McGuire
Miss Anderson
Mr. Henry Neville Stephenson
Walbrook Athletic
Sherith
Aftemmdon
Cy” McDonald
Duggan
Wichester
Walbrook
Hichelberger
Orient
Mr. Mayo
C. James
Mr. Mayo C. James
Geose E
Weather Report
North Main
Henry Baetjer
Tues&Gri
Frail
The
Department of Agriculture At
Hirst Prize
Friendship’s Reel
Big Firemews
Cipal
Buildit
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