Quiet Frederick County election yields few contests
In Back Creek District the race for Commissioner of the Roads saw only two candidates: John C. Cammer Democrat and Joseph S. Patterson Independent Republican, while magistrate posts also drew light interest. B M Lockhart S R Hershman and J B Orndorff won the magistrate seats as independent candidates. James H Williams failed to place his name on the ticket. Thomas W Harrison selected for constitutional convention with about 690 votes. official returns due tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Creek
John C. Cammer
Joseph S. Patterson
Frederick County
B.m.lockhart
S.R. Hershman
J B. Orndorff
James H. Williams
Thos. W. Harrison
Injured man Charles Bell taken home after town fall
Mr. Charles Bell was injured in town yesterday when he fell and dislocated his hip. He was moved from a couch at the post office and suffered much pain before being taken home in the afternoon.
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Charles Bell
Switzer Limburger and Cream Cheese at P. H. Reardons
Switzer brand Limburger and cream cheese are available at P. H. Reardon's shop, highlighting a selection of dairy specialties for customers.
They Pleaded Guilty to The Soft Impeachment
A fragmentary item reports The Hagerstown Mail accusing The Star of misidentifying Lucy Spouts and Walter Nelson as Winchester residents. The Mail admits uncertainty about their homes while noting they pleaded guilty to the soft impeachment themselves. Lucy appears to be from Winchester in tone, while Walter may be from Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Star
Lucy Spouts
Walter Nelson
Winchester
Lucy
Walter
Stephens City
Child Escapes Severe Burns After Boiling Water Mishap
At Vaucluse in yesterday's county, a two year old girl fell into a kettle of boiling water while Mrs John Walter Jr washed clothes. The child was badly scalded on one side but is reported better today after Dr Davison of Middletown treated her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaucluse
John Walter, Jr
Davison
Middletown
Doctors Remove Right Eye From 81-Year-Old Dick
Dr. Nat R. Smith of Gainsboro and Dr. William S. Love of this city operated at the Baldwin House to remove the right eye of 81 year old Elijah Dick of near Unger’s Store. Dick was brought in by his sons Peter and Jacob Dick and stood the procedure bravely. The injury stemmed from a timothy straw four years earlier and burst after a period of soreness. He may be able to return home tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat. R. Smith
Gainsboro
Wm. S. Love
Elijah Dick
Clarke County Board Election Results Reported
In Clarke county yesterday Triplett Hardesty defeated Thomas D. Gold for Marsh District Board of Supervisors by a large margin. M. M. Swimley likewise won over Wm. McDonald for Overseer of the Poor by the same margin. Edward Barnett was re elected to the Board of Supervisors from Battletown District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Triplett Hardesty
Thomas D. Gold
Board of Supervisors
Marsh District
M. M. Swimley
Wm. McDonald
Edward Barnett
Battletown
Republicans Split Even With Democrats In Winchester Vote
The Winchester municipal election produced two Republicans and two Democrats for City Council, one Republican and one Democrat for justices of the peace, four Democratic ward justices, a Democratic treasurer and a Democratic member of the constitutional convention. The result ends with nine Democrats and three Republicans on the next council, and the GOP holds the balance of power despite minority status. The shift reflects protest against Democratic organization and delays in results followed a heavily contested canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Justices of the Peace
C. E. Hoover
D. S. Glaize
Eight Year Old Boy Survives Snake Bite Near Lamps
Irvin Boyce eight, son of James Boyce, near Lamps county, suffered severe pain and swelling from a snake bite in the yard. After treatments the child showed signs of recovery and is expected to mend, recalling a copperhead incident that nearly killed a sister years ago. The family includes sixteen children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin
James Boyce
Lamps
Mr. Boyce
Former Resident Ohrenschall Visits Winchester
A former resident, Mr. F. A. Ohrenschall, and his Baltimore wife visit friends in Winchester. He previously worked with Mr. Henry Baetjer in this city and was a Grace Lutheran Church member. He is now with the drug firm Winkeman Brown in Baltimore.
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F. A. Ohrenschall
Baltimore
Winchester
Ohrenschall
Henry Baetjer
Grace Lutheran Church
Winkeman & Brown
Flourishing Thursday Night Club Meets in Winchester
The Thursday Night Club, a leading social group for youths in Winchester, gathered at Miss Emily Conner's residence on South Man Street for a delightful evening full of sociability and entertainment.
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Winchester
Emily Conner
South Man Street
Yourg
Miss Cane Fuller Dines with Grandfather at Taylor House
Miss Cane Douglass Fuller daughter of Councilman Fuller dined with her grandfather Dr William McP Fuller at the Taylor House today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cane Douglass Fuller
Councilman Fuller
Wm. McP. Fuller
Taylor House
Special Railroad Rates for June 6
Rev Dr J P Hyde reports reduced rail fares for the Confederate Memorial on June 6. The Southern Railroad cuts two cents per mile for travel from Manassas to Harrisonburg and Strasburg Junction, tickets usable June 5 and 6 with return June 7. Baltimore and Ohio offers similar rates between Strasburg Junction and Harper s Ferry. A large turnout is anticipated from Woodstock Front Royal Charlestown and nearby communities.
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Turner Ashby Camp
Stonewall Cemetery
North Market
Piccadilly Street
Main
Cork
Market
T. C. Williams
Aids
Turner Ashby
Stover
Strasburg
Shenandoah
Woodstock
William Richardson
Front Royal
J. KE. B. Stuart
Berryville
Jno W. Rowan
Charlestown
Romney
W. Va
Hugh McGuire
Lebanon
J. W., Sibert
Sarah Zane Drum Corps
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Friendship Cornet Band
Friendship Fire Company
Union Cornet Band
Charley Rouss Fire Company
South End Hose Company
Jack Adams
Junior Memorial Association
Confederate Cemetery
J. Ss. Sibley
J. P. Hyde
R. T. Barton
Southern Railroad
Southern
Manassas
Harrisonburg
Strasburgh Junction
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Strasburg Junction
Harper’s Ferry
Gustave Dorsey Returned to Clarke County Custody
A Clark County warrant seeks Gustave Dorsey a colored man held by Sheriff Smallwood after his return from Moundsville Penitentiary where he completed a term. Dorsey is wanted for the robbery of Abraham Elser three years ago in Clarke county.
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Star
Berryville
Smallwood
Moundsville
W. Va
Gustave Dorsey
Clarke County
Abraham Elser
Dorsey
Frank Anderson and Aurora Haymaker Wed in Winchester
The ceremony at Braddock Street Methodist Church South united Frank M. Anderson and Miss Aurora Bernice Haymaker with Rev. W. H. H. Joyce officiating. The couple, seen as popular locals, received numerous gifts at a reception hosted by the bride’s parents on South Market Street. The newlyweds will reside at Market and Cork Streets in Winchester.
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Braddock Street Methodist Church
South
W. H. H. Joyce
Frank M. Anderson
Aurora Bernice Haymaker
Mendelssohn
Bessie Hally
Washington
Fred S. Anderson
Woodstock
Messrs
T. E. Parker
W. M. Seal
Marion Orndorff
Rice Davis
James M. Haymaker
South Market Street
Anderson
Winchester
Mrs. Anderson
Market
Cork
Homeward Bound Brother of Arthur Dean Rejoined
Mrs. Florence Grim received from Manila a photo of her brother Arthur Dean with Co. B 57th Infantry and Clyde Ray and the Miller boys. The regiment is believed en route home after sailing on the 20th last month. Mrs. McKinley is convalescing in San Francisco.
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Florence Grim
Manila
Arthur Dean
Co. B. 57 Infantry
Clyde Ray
Miller Boys
Band Concert at Heller's Tonight in the Store
The Heller & Co department store hosts a band concert this evening from 7:30 to 8:30. The Friendship Band performs a program including March and The Colored Major with pieces like Ride by Side and Hero of Manila, inviting the public to attend.
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C. A. Heller & Co
Waltar
Edith Hottel Visits Miss Bessie Elwell in Berryville
Mrs. Edith Hottel is spending several days with Miss Bessie Elwell in Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Hottel
Bessie Elwell
Berryville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col W. H. Efpfinger
Orator
Clarke
Hoover
Glaize
Fourth Ward
Mr. Fuller
Fuller
W. Harrison
Q. H. Kinzel
RB. Wilis
E. Hoover
Jno
D. H. Bragonier
Geo- W. Kremer
H. E. Totty
M. D. Albin, D
Vance W. Striker
Geo. E. Jenkins
Jos. M. Lupton
BE. L. Hodgson
Irvin Boyce
Gustave
Frank Anderson
Aurora Bernice
Heller's
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