Baby Found Abandoned In Hitching Yard Off Water Street
A newborn boy, wrapped in petticoats, was discovered around 11 p.m. in a hat box in a Water Street hitching yard. Dr. Latane and Municipal officers confirmed the baby was born within hours and was taken to Memorial Hospital for care while authorities seek its parents. Two women seen nearby disappeared, leaving the police with no parentage information.
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Ee ‘Yard
Water Street
P. Latane
Liitone
Memorial Hospital
Lee Boxwell
Lewis F. Cooper
Latane
McCarty
County Convention Set for May Thirtieth in Frederick County
The Democratic convention for Frederick County will be held in the city on May 30 at 11 o clock. Frederick County is entitled to nine votes at the State Democratic Convention in Roanoke, and likely that number of delegates and alternates will be sent. The State Convention meets in Roanoke on June 11. All Democratic voters of the county are urged to attend the county convention on May 30.
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Frederick County
Roanoke
Winchester
Handley Library
Knights ‘Templar
Presbyterian’ Church
Grand Lodge
Roussa
Joseph W. Eegleston
Richmond
Winchester Hiram Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Winchester Commandery
K. T
City Hall
Templar
Handley Fund
Market Street
Winter Street
Main Street
Piccadilly Street
Court John Lee Wins Case In Berryville
Berryville Virginia May 26 Circuit Court is in session. The case Kennnerly vs John Lee of Clarke County ended with a judgment for the defendant Lee who rented land from Kennnerly for a share of the crops and was accused of shorting him on proceeds.
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Berryville
Kennnerly
John’. Lee
Clarke County
Lee
Kennerly
Thoroughbred Driving Horse Sold for Fancy Price
Mr Charles F Copenhaver of White Post Clarke county sold one thoroughbred driving horse to a gentleman from West Virginia for a fancy price.
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Charles F. Copenhaver
White Post
Clarke County
West Virginia
Sale of 6 Room House in Stephens City
Public notice of sale for a six room house in Stephens City. Details include location and bidding terms as stated in the local property notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Ee
Stephens City
Law Supports Nonintoxicating Malt Beverages in Virginia
The 1st Legislature permitted Virginia breweries to manufacture and sell malt beverages nonintoxicating under strict limits and licensing. The measure aims to curb excess alcohol, align with temperance trends, boost local brewers, and parallels practices in Georgia and North Carolina.
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Virginia
Breweriea
Gothenburg
Europe
Georgia
North Carolina
Army
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Loring A Cover
Mr and Mrs Loring A Cover joyfully welcome a daughter at their summer home on Fairmount Avenue. The infant arrived a few days ago and is described as a healthy specimen of babyhood.
German Baptists Pass Through Winchester to Conference
Large numbers of German Baptist Church members from Shenandoah County traveled via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Washington County Maryland for a conference.
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The
German Baptist Church
Shenandoah County
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington County
Death of Sheriff Monroe of Hampshire County
Winchester reports the death of Tupnes Ashby Monroe Hampshire County sheriff after meningitis. Born in Capon Bridge he served with courage and no fear. Funeral at 9 am tomorrow at Capon Bridge with burial in the family ground. survived by wife Miss Horn five children brothers James John Monroe and his aged mother.
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Winchester
Tupnes Ashby
Monroe
Sher U
Hampshire County
Ww. Va
Capon Bridge
John A. Monroe
James Monroe
Ginner Monroe
Turmer ‘Monroe
Fie
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Minor
Horn
John C. Horn
Hampshire
Messrs
James
John Monroe
Sheriff Monroe
Strange Light Seen In Northern Sky
A remarkable nocturnal phenomenon was seen near the North Star with shafts of white light stretching to the sky for fifteen minutes, fading, leaving a tall pillar visible for half an hour. A cigar shaped cloud drifted by and appeared to pierce the pillar, possibly a reflection of the Aurora Borealis at this latitude.
Handley Library Corner Stone Ceremony May Close Local Shops
Merchants consider closing between 3 30 and 5 o clock to allow clerks to witness the ceremonies. Dr Joseph W Eggleston Grand Master of Masons of Virginia will deliver an address and Major Holmes Conrad will give the oration.
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Handley Library
Joseph W. Eggleston
Masons of
Virginia
Holmes Conrad
Handley Board
Winchester
Presbyterian Church
Wat
Will F. Locke
Trinnity Methodist’ Episcopalhurch
South
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester Commandery
Hiram Lodge
Eggleston
Grand Lodge
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Hegleston
Holmes - Conrad
J. Stewart Barney
New York
R. Gray Williams
C. M. Gibbens
League Social at Braddock Street Church May 29
The League Social will be held at Braddock Street M. E. Church South Sunday School House Friday evening May 29. Admission is 10 cents.
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League
Braddock St. M. E
South
For Rent Suitable flat No North Main
Rental notice for a flat at No North Main listed by Henry Baetier. Advertisement notes days Tuesday and Friday for viewing or inquiries.
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No. North Main
Henry Baetier
Tues&Gri-tp-tt
Hinkins Purchases Eggleston Property in Middletown
The estate of the late Rev William G Eggleston of Middletown sells the Shouse property to D F Hinkins a South Main Street jeweler. The 1 059 dollar purchase by Eggleston years ago contrasts with the 1 650 dollar price paid to acquire the home. Hinkins plans retirement and relocation to Middletown with his family.
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William —G. Eggleston
Middletown
D. F. Hinkins
South Main Street
Mr. Egleston
Egeq
Hinkins
Mrr
Hinikkins
Eastern Normal College Baseball Trip to Winchester
The Eastern Normal College baseball team from Front Royal Virginia will play in Winchester tomorrow afternoon. The squad is strong this year with several players in the semi professional class and a large Warren County crowd is expected to attend.
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Eastern Normal College
Front Royal
Winchester
Warren County
Hastern
Liberal Contributions Rally at Church Nets 76.46
The elders rally at John Mann Methodist Church Sunday evening raised 76.46 in net proceeds. Pastor Rev. L. A. Carter expressed gratitude to all who assisted. Local items note C. L. Robinson's trip to Charles Town for ice plant rebuilding plans, J. C. Wright's move to Mobile, Ala., and W. H. Beale of Baltimore visiting for firm business.
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John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church
L. A. Carter
C. L. Robinson
Charles Town
Basiddeas
Strange Case Put Over To Next Term
The Strange case set for trial before Judge Thomas W. Harrison in the Circuit Court at Ber nyville was continued until the next term due to the absence of Dr. Robert C. Randolph, an important witness. Strange is accused of rape of a Clarke County woman, and he was remanded by the grand jury last fall and is out on bail.
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Strange
Thomas W. Harrison
Bernyville
Robert C. Randolph
Clarke County
High Salary For This Job In Virginia Debt Suit
Richmond May 26 Considerable curiosity attends readers of Virginia's debt suit against West Virginia over the identity of the master to adjust the accounts. The position, akin to a chancery role, will pay a high salary not far from twenty five thousand dollars a year for top skill and knowledge. Attorney General Anderson said both sides submitted names to the Supreme Court, but he would not reveal recommendations. Appointment likely within two weeks, though litigation continues as the master works through complex accounts and figures.
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Richmond
Virginia
West Virginia
Come Chancery
Plac
Anderson
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
State Embalmers Elect Capt Kurtz in Virginia Meeting
Captain George W. Kurtz returned from Richmond after attending the Virginia State Board of Embalmers regular meeting and the Virginia Funeral Directors Union session. He was appointed by Governor Swanson to the State Board and elected president at a recent gathering. About 20 candidates appeared before the board for examination.
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George "W. Kurta
Richmond
Virginia State Board of Embalmers
Piecine 6Th Virginia Funeral Directors’ Union
Poth
Kurtz
Swanson
Mbalmers
Ikem
Dr. A C Swimley Returns to Begin Local Medical Practice
Dr Asbury C Swimley son of Mr and Mrs W A Swimley recent medical graduate at University College of Medicine Richmond returns home to begin practice here. He earned high honors after four years in medical study and holds a pharmacy degree. Fe Thompson, his friend and college mate, is visiting as his guest.
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Asbury C. Swimley
W. A. Swimley
University College of Medicine
Richmond
Swimley
Fe Thompson
Rink at Stewart and Wolf Offers Free Public Sessions
The New rink at the corner of Stewart and Wolf invites the public this week with free admittance for ladies at all sessions and free morning and afternoon skates for gentlemen. Owners are reminded to keep skates in thorough repair for safety.
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Stewart and Wolf “Sts
Sassinne
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John. Lee
League Social
Mr. Hinkins
Liberal Contributions
J. C. Wright
Mobile
Ala
Arthur Wright
W. H. Beale
Baltimore
Cornerstone
Knights Templar
Winchester Hiram. Lodge
Grand All Masons of
Virin
Board of
West Vi
Capt
A. C Swimley
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