General Stephen D Lee Dies in Vicksburg
General Stephen D. Lee longtime Confederate lieutenant general dies at home of Capt. W. T. Ridley in Vicksburg Miss after illness. Born 1833 in Charleston he was West Point graduate who led Washington Artillery and ordered Fort Sumter fire starting the Civil War.
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Vicksburg
Fort .Sumter
Battle of Manassas
West Point
Stephen D. Lee
W. T. Ridley
Miss
Lee
Fourth Artillery
Arizona
Palmetto
Young Lee
Florida
Charleston
Beauregard
Robert Anderson
Fort Sumter
South Carolina
Hampton’s Legion
Virginia
Washington Artillery
Yorktown
The Old Rink Skating Night at Market Street
Market Street rink hosts skating tonight with extended hours until 8 30 and leap year skating. Tomorrow features a grab bag party with souvenirs for all skaters. A feature called Fungalore appears in the pit.
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Market St
Smith Brothers Kill Four Foot Seven Inch Blacksnake
Robert and Carl Smith of Kernstown in this county killed a blacksnake yesterday that measured four feet seven inches.
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Robert and
Carl Smith
Robert Smith
Kernstown
Mr. Hable Breaks Knee Cap in Fall on Main Street
Herman H Hable suffered a second knee cap fracture after slipping through a cellar door on South Main street He had just left a plaster cast and is now in a new cast under Dr S P Latane with several weeks of recovery ahead Miss Mary Perry also faces serious internal injuries after a porch collapse at the Virginia Woolen Mill and is under care of Dr P W Boyd Jr at her home on South Braddock Street.
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Herman H. Hable
D. F. Hinkins
South Main Street
Hable
Miss Perry
Mary Perry
P. W. Boyd, Jr
South Braddock Street
Martinsburg Drops Plan for Winchester Baseball Team
Martinsburg failed to raise funds to form a local baseball company this season and will likely not field a team. Instead Winchester and Hagerstown are expected to play several games in Martinsburg to draw crowds and profits for those clubs.
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Martinsburg
Winchester
Hagerstown
Friendship Fire reel team invited to two races
The Friendship Fire Company reel team, after a 250 yard run in 384-5 at Martinsburg, received invitations to Maryland Firemen's Association at Frostburg in June and Virginia Firemen's Association at Harrisonburg in August. Team members favor both invites, others prefer one, decision due at tonight's meeting.
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Friendship Fire .Company
Martinsburg
Maryland Firemen’s Association
Frostburg
Virginia Firemen’s Association
Harrisonburg
For Rent. Suitable flat No. 4 North Main
Classified notice stating a suitable flat is available for rent at No 4 North Main by Henry Baetjer. The ad notes the listing appears in a Tuesday and Friday period.
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North Main
Henry Baetjer
Tues&Gri
Purcell Opens Confectionary with Box-Ball Alleys
J. Perry Purcell announces a new confectionary and soda fountain with box-ball alleys and pool room facilities. Ladies' soda and ice-cream parlors are located upstairs.
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J. Perry Purcell
Winchester Masons Banquet Praises Judge Handley
Winches ter Hiram Lodge No 21 held a banquet at the Rouss engine house honoring the Grand Lodge of Masons in Virginia and Judge John Handley. Major Holmes Conrad extolled Handley’s rise from poverty, his devotion to Winchester, and his large posthumous gifts including a library fund for the Handley Library.
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Handley
Winchester
Hiram” Lodge
Rouss
Grand Lodge of Masons
Virginia
John Handley
Joseph W. Eggleston
Dr. Eggleston
W B. McChesney
Staunton
C. M. Gibbens
Major Conrad
Holmes Conrad
Judge Handley
Scranton
Conrad
North Rand
South
Pennsylvania
Stonewall Jackson
Jackson T
Equity Improvement Company
Conrad Ken
Handley Library
Savonarola
Mallet
University of Virginia
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Ian
Winchester Edges Eastern 4 3 In Reservoir Park Contest
In a well attended game Winchester defeats Eastern College 4 to 3 at Reservoir Park. Flowers pitched strongly for Eastern while Jack Shiner hurled effective curves for Winchester. Duggan sent a dramatic homer over the left field fence as MacDonald scored, creating a memorable moment.
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Winchester
Reservoir Park
Eastern College
Front Royal
Bastern
Eastern
Flowers
Jack Shiner
Duggan
Centerfield
MacDonald
Queer lights seen over town spark speculation
The Hagerstown Mail reports residents observed vertical white light on the horizon with a pillar and a cigar shaped cloud, lasting up to half an hour. The Winchester Star cites liquor reflections from ships as the explained cause, describing a flock of schooners and a growler crossing the bar under full foam as a dry liquor effect.
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Hagerstown
Winchester Sahara Star
Washington Police Hold Local Suspect For Washington
Major Richard Sylvester chief of the Washington police, Officer Neville and Sergeant Taylor arrested N. Cohen, a Washington man here a few days. Cohen is charged with theft of a sum not yet known. He was locked up at City Hall and will be held for Washington authorities after identification via registered letter receipt.
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Seriogs
Richard Sylvester
Washington Police
Neville
Taylor
N. Cohen
Washington
Cohen
City Hall
Ipostoffice
Dont Dread Summer Fans On Trial By Electric Company
An advertisement urges readers to obtain an electric fan on trial from the Electric Company. It promises relief from hot days and warm nights with low energy use and minimal maintenance, comparing it to a day's outing in cost. The copy emphasizes improved productivity and comfort at home and at work.
Knights Templar Service Honors Ascension Day in Winchester
Distinguished Knights from Virginia and beyond attended a ceremonial Ascension Day service at the Presbyterian Church in Winchester. Eminent Sir A. M. Baker led about 40 Templars in full uniform with other members filling the congregation. Reverend Dr. John P. Hyde and Reverend W. F. Locke preached and led prayers with choral music by J. George Shepard.
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Knights
United States
Nomandery
K.T
Presbyterian Church
O'Clock
Sonic Fraternity
Corpuc
Handley Library
Ake
Grand Masonic of Virginia
Winchester - ‘Commandery
Winchester
Union Band
Knights Templar
Market Street
Pic Street
Main
Etrestchurch
John P. Hyde
W. F. Locke
Methodist Episcopal South
Martinsburg
James R. Grahiam
A. M. Baker
Winchester Commandery
County Democratic Convention Notice
The county Democratic convention will be held at the Court House on Saturday at 11 o'clock to elect delegates to the State convention at Roanoke. All county Democrats should attend.
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Court House
Roanoke
The New Rink Opens With Free Sessions This Week
Corner of Stewart and Wolf Street announces attractions this week with no charge for admittance to ladies at any sessions and free sessions for men. Skates cost 10 cents per session. Private instruction kept in thorough repair.
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Stewart
Wolf
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Salem Church
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Hinble
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