Winchester druggist R E Chelf assigns to attorney
R E Chelf of Winchester a drug store owner assigns to Attorney Marty Ri Kern to cover debts of about 4300 dollars. Partial stock inventory places assets between four and six thousand dollars. Preferred creditors include his brother Dr W W Chelf and Farmers and Merchants National Bank with other claims from Colgate Co Eastman Kodak Co Huyler Chocolate Co and Worthington Tobacco Co among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
R. E.chelf
Chelf
Marty Ri Kern
Chel
Richmond
R W. Stone
Colgate & Co
New York
Eastman Kodak Co
Huyler_ Chocolate Co
Austin Nichols & Co
C. Isaacq & le
Waya
Fire Threat at Fair Grounds Sparks Panic and Heroic Save
A gasoline heater explosion at the J. M. Orndorff & Co exhibit caused a second floor fire in the Fair Grounds main building. The blaze was extinguished with minor loss after Orndorff heroically tore away burning drapery and kept the crowd calm, preventing a larger disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
J. M. Orndoff & Co
Orndorff
Shell Game and Crap at the Fair On Fair Grounds
Report from yesterday describes multiple shell and card games on the fair grounds run by out of town players who used deceptive tactics to lure unwary passersby. The scene included two shell games and two scrap games as players worked near each other.
Cumberland Valley Railroad to Host Inspection Train
A special Cumberland Valley Railroad train arrives this afternoon at five o clock carrying an inspection party led by President M C Kennedy and including Col Stewart and about forty road foremen. A general inspection will survey the line while Wood and L E Rice handle deliveries of wood and other materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Railroad
M. C. Kennedy
Col Stewart
Ward Case Set for November 24 in Winchester Circuit Court
The Ward vs City of Winchester suit, involving a $12 000 fee claim for defending the city in Handley executor matters, is set for hearing on Monday November 24. Leading attorneys for both sides and a notable judge are to be named by Gov. Montague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
City of Winchester
Circuit Court
R. E. Byrd
A. Moore, Jr
Board of Handley Trustees
John M. Steck
Holmes Conrad
Chas. J. Faulkner
Messrs
Marshall. McCormick
Conrad Kownslar
Mr. Ward
Winchester
Handley
Montague
Not Dead Secretary Cumming Alive Refutes Death Notice
George G. Cumming of Portsmouth long known as secretary of the Volunteer Firemen's Association of Virginia is alive despite an October 20 obituary in the Item. A Richmond reporter’s error sent funeral notices, prompting Hose Company No. 4 Harrisonburg to send condolences, later followed by Cumming’s reply praising life and denying the death claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Cummings
Portsmouth
Volunteer Firemen’s Association of
Virginia
Richmond
Cumming
Hose Company No. 4
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley Fair Highlights Baby Show and Fire
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society's thirty third annual Winchester Fair closed after a major fire from a gasoline store in the ladies department. The day centered on a baby show with diverse infants, judged by non residents from Hagerstown Falls Church and Sharpsburg. Prizes of five dollars went to the prettiest baby Thomas Strode Sprint and fattest baby George Fishell. About 800 people attended. races and other events preceded with winners listed and notes on contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Winchester Fair
Garry
H.T. Hager
Hagerstown
Joseph T. Hiett
Falls Church
Edmons
Sharpsburg
Feir
Thomas Strode Sprint
George Fishell
Boyd Fishell
Hager
John Kern
Love Allemony
Mary Grubbs
Hilda Kline
Lelia Sargent
E. M. Saf Il
Conroy Mack star in stage show as football games loom
Standing room only at The Auditorium for Conroy and Mack in A Woman's Love with strong comedy drama and crowd-pleasing vaudeville. Monday features Randolph Macon Academy versus Shenandoah Valley Academy football at the Fair Grounds. RM A won 19 to 0 last Saturday and both teams eye new lineups. The 8 V A squad eyes matches with Woodstock and Charlestown, with Washington & Lee likely visiting Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conroy & Mack
Southland
Conroy and
Mack
Randolph Macon Academy
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Front Royal
Woodstock
Charlestown
W. Va
Washington & Lee University
Carlisle
Stolen Overcoat At Fair Grounds
Mr Humphrey Chamblin of Loudoun County Virginia, nephew of President T. Chamblin of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society, reported his new overcoat valued at twenty dollars stolen from his buggy at the fair. A Cumberland Maryland man running a card game on the grounds was suspected but not located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey Chamblin
Loudoun County
T. 8. Chamblin
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Chamblin
Cumberland (Md
Slaughter Brothers Fined for Drunken Disorderly Conduct
Benjamin and David Slaughter were arraigned in Police Court after arrest for drunken and disorderly behavior. Justice Bragonier fined each $1 plus costs, which were paid. The case against James Fisher for selling canes without a license was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
David Slaughter
Justice Bragonier
James Fisher
Local Snake-Killer John F Shone Claims 62 Varmints in Season
John F Shone of Gaihesborro in this county calls at the Tye Star office claiming to be the champion snake-killer of his area having dispatched sixty two varmints during the past season. He is also described as a jig-dancer and farm owner with valuable deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Shone
Gaihesborro
Tye Star
Patrik
Edward Pendleton Sentenced for Disorderly Conduct
Edward Pendleton was arraigned in Police Court yesterday afternoon on a disorderly conduct charge for profane language on the street. He was fined $2 but unable to pay, resulting in a ten day sentence served on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Pendleton
Revered Pastor to Speak at Valley School House
Rev. J. Ryland Murdock of First Baptist Church will preach at Valley School House on the Martinsburg pike near town next Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley School House
J. Ryland Murdock
First Baptist Church
Martinsburg Pike
Town
County Man Weds In Martinsburg
Arthur Trimble of Frederick County Virginia and Emma J. Morrison of Berkeley County were married in Martinsburg at the Hotel Berkeley parlor yesterday afternoon by Rev. M. F. Love. The couple left for Washington and other eastern cities and will reside atTrimble’s home near White Hall in this county.
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Berkeley
Martinsburg
W. Va
Arthur Trimble
Frederick County
Emma J. Morrison
Berkeley County
M. F. Love
Bunker Hill
Washington
Former Resident G N Fries Visits Winchester After Eight Years
Mr G N Fries of Washington DC, formerly from Frederick and once a Winchester businessman, returned home this morning after visiting relatives in the county. He says he now prospers in the capital and this was his first Winchester visit in eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Fries
Washington, D. C
Fries
Frederick County
Winchester
Mr. Fries
Mr Calvert Promoted to Asheville Western Union Manager
Mr George R Calvert formerly in charge of the Western Union Telegraph office in this city has been promoted with a $25 per month raise. He now serves as manager of the Western Union office at Asheville North Carolina and has held the post since September 17 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Calvert
Western Union Telegraph Office
Calvert
Western Union
Asheville
N. C
Accident Injures Crowds as Shotgun Fires in Buggy Yard
A loaded shotgun in a buggy discharged when bumped, scattering shot toward a fence crowd and causing no injuries or major damage. The muzzle pointed away from people, and the incident drew a brief, noisy crowd before being contained.
Prize Baby Remembered at Fair Contest Twenty Years On
Mr B W Hillyard recalls the 20 year ago semi annual baby contest at the Fair with 60 babies and a $35 prize. Gardner Hillyard, now voting in elections, won for prettiest baby. Judges included Mr Sowers, Mr William R Smith, the late Henry Kinzel, and two ladies. Also note the forthcoming wedding of Elizabeth Lee Dame to Walter Hern don Miles on November 12 at Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church in Baltimore. Albert Baker’s condition improved yesterday but is not as favorable today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Hillyard
Sowers
Clarke County
William R. Smith
Henry Kinzel
Elizabeth Lee Dame
William M. Dame
Baltimore
Nelson P. Dame
Winchester
Walter Herndon Miles
Richmond
Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church
Dr. Dame
Mr. Grimm Finishes Notable Shepherd College Brick Work
Contractor H B Grimm of Winchester completes brick work for the Shepherd College building in Shepherdstown West Virginia. The structure features busf brick from Pennsylvania and gray Ohio stone trim, praised as handsome and first class. Stone contractor T J Orndorff also completes work, with extensive cut stone and a roof ready for slaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Grimm
Winchester
Shepherd College
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Grimm
Gant
T.J .Orndorff
Slaters
Thomas of Berryville Remains Notable Carriage Exhibitor
Mr. George C. Thomas of Berryville, once among the region’s largest exhibitors of carriages and home made vehicles, attended the fair yesterday. Age and changes have touched him, yet he remains the same noble and kind hearted friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Thomas
Berryville
Thomas
Reverend Bushnell to preach in New Market church
Reverend Dr. J. E. Bushnell of Winchester Virginia attends the Virginia Synod and will preach at Emmanuel Lutheran Church New Market Virginia next Sunday in morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Bushnell
Winchester
Virginia Synod
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
New Market
Mr Henry Fetzer Heads to New York Then Home to Illinois
Mr Henry Fetzer, while visiting his sister Mrs James Coburn and other relatives, departed this morning for New York for a brief stay before returning to his home in Streda Illinois. He recently came back from an European tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fetzer
James Coburn
New York
Streda
Ill
Fetzer
New Butcher Shop Opens on West Water Street
Mr. Frank Brown opens a meat shop in the storeroom once used by Mr. Hinkins the jeweler on West Water Street. He promises a full line of meats at all times. Ed Whissen and sister Mrs. A J Hopewell of Edinburg Va visited Middletown Tuesday. Ed attended the Winchester Fair while Mrs. Hopewell planned time with sister Mrs. Fannie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
West Water Street
Hinkins
Ed. Whissen
A. J. Hopewell
Edinburg
Middletown
Winchester Fair
Eloped Couple Flees to Wed Across State Lines
Miss Annabell Collings of Frederick County and Walter Hutzler of Glengeary WV eloped to Martinsburg and returned by train to be married in Hagerstown. Parents opposed the match and sought a license with parental consent after a hurried, pre arranged plan. Reverend G W Stover of the United Brethren Church officiated the ceremony.
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Coup Hagerstown
Ous
Annabell Collings
Frederick County
Walter Hutzler
Glengeary
Berkeley Va
Tel Gantz
West Antietam
G. W. Stover
United Brethren
United Brethren Church ¢ Springs
Tinsburg
W. Va
Cal
Oswald, Gerstown
Hutzler
Witer
Winchester
Martinsburg
Willi
Tregerstown
Hagerstown
Alexander
Reyver
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Building Nears Completion
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank building progresses toward occupancy as vaults and marble interior features attract praise. Delays from iron and metal trades push completion, but contractors report readiness soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Tional Bank
Ing
Ings
Report on Odette Tyler Contradicted by Local Source
A circulated report claimed Odette Tyler and her husband arrived in the city with $100,000 in diamonds after a Europe trip and were detained at a New York customs house. W J Shepherd counters the tale and says no such event occurred, noting his family was not involved with any Cocoanuts or shoppers at Schneider's Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odette Tyler
R. D. Shagherd
Shepherdstown
Europe
Custom House
New York
St . Shepherd
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R.R. E. Chelf
Eve
L. E. Rice
Conroy
R.M A
Saint Patrick
Mr. Calvert
Gian
Hitching
Mr. Dame's
Mr. Baker
Albert Baker
Mr. Grimm
Dr. Bushnell
Schneider's Grocery
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