Conductor William B. Baker Fatally Run Down at Delaware Junction
Tragic death of Baltimore and Ohio conductor William B. Baker at Delaware Junction when a yard engine struck him as he stepped from a caboose. He was 58, survived by wife Fannie Tucker, two sisters, and a brother. Baker served 35 years, known across the system and linked with Tom Fitzgerald.
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Winchester
William B. Baker
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Delaware Junction
Mr. Baker
Ewell and
Harriett D. Baker
Jefferson County
W. Va
Fannie Tucker
Cap” Baker
Baltimore and Ohio
Tom” Fitzgerald
Baker
Collins Division of
Judge Mann Here On Tuesday Night in Winchester
Judge William H. Mann will speak on campaign issues in Winchester tomorrow evening at 8 o clock in Court House Hall under Bryan-Kern-Hay Club auspices. All voters are invited and expected to attend. this will be his first visit since the gubernatorial campaign years ago when his speech was lauded as a strong political argument.
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William H. Mann
Nottoway County
Winchester
Bryan-Kern-Hay Club
Court House Hall
Judge Mann
Old Court House Hall
Mann
Auto Repairs In New Market Pertain To Kernstown Men
Messrs J H Savage and J W Fultz of Kernstown Va visited New Market last Sunday to have an automoble repaired at the Cline dinst factory for woodwork and upholstery. The upholstery was done by Jacob Crim highlighting skilled work. Savage, his wife and mother suffered burns when gasoline ignited during repairs at night earlier, with Savage as the head of a large distillery at Kernstown.
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J. H. Savage
J." W. Fultz
Kernstown
Clinedinst
Savage
Massanutten Is Defeated by S V A in Woodstock
In a Saturday football game at Woodstock Shenandoah Military Academy Winchester defeated Massanutten with three touchdowns and two goals. Key plays included Atkinson and Gillette scoring and Irwin Woodstocks end recovering a punt for a score. Massanutten’s standouts were Smith and Shutters with Barrett Gillette and Atkinson leading the cadets.
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Woodstock
Shenandoah Military ‘Academy
Winchester
Massanuttennae
Vea
Massanutten
Lasitune
Gillette
Atkinson
Irwin
V. A
Barrett
Smith
Shutters
Moyer
Cannon
Pendleton
Gravatt
Henkle
Reiners
Crawford
Carload of Fish Stream into Back Creek
The United States Fish Commission delivered about 3 000 bass and scrapple to Winchester for Mr. G D Daniels to release in Back Creek. The fish traveled on the 9 28 a m Baltimore and Ohio train and will be distributed in Brunswick Martinsburg Capon Springs and nearby streams. Fish were reported in excellent condition and more shipments were planned.
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United States Fish Commission
Winchester
G. D. Daniels
Back Creek
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Commission
Brunswick
Martinsburg
Fish Commission
Capon Road
Raymond
Wheeling
Capon Springs
Welby Sowers Dies in Montana Ranch Accident
Intelligence arrives that Welby Sowers youngest son of G H Sowers died while riding a horse on a Montana ranch. He was about 23 and fell, possibly striking his head, and died instantly. His body to be brought home for burial in Rockland Cemetery.
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Laws
Welby Sowers
G. H. Sowers
Montana
Rockland Cemetery
Haddox Offers Suits and Accessories at Guaranteed Savings
Local shop Haddox advertises suits overcoats hats caps shoes and gents furnishings with a money saving guarantee. The notice also teases a promotion titled Buster is Coming with a playful marketing line.
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Haddox
Bryan Making Big Gains
After a week of campaigning William Jennings Bryan rested in New York. He dined with Herman Ridder and planned a speech in Patterson New Jersey tomorrow. He said he felt well, believed campaigns were going well, and noted Democratic gains in straw ballots though warned on sampling accuracy.
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iNew York
William Jennings Bryan
New Jersey
New York
Nathan Straus
Bryan
Herman Ridder
National Democratic Committee
Patterson
N. J
Mr. Bryan
Government Job For Local Firm At Mount Weather Lab
The contract to build the new physical laboratory for the U S Weather Bureau at Mount Weather Clarke county was awarded to Glaize Brothers lumber dealers and contractors of Winchester. Work starts immediately and a February 1 1909 completion is expected with Winchester Bluemont material and labor heavily used. The bid amount remains undisclosed.
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Physical Laboratory
United States Weather Bureau
Mount Weather
Clarke County
Glaize & Brother
Fred. L. Glaize
Washington
Winchester
Bluemont
Ball Game At New Rink On Tuesday
The Weems Giants and Rink Rats clash at the New Rink on Tuesday in a favored local ball game. Anticipation runs high as crowds are drawn, with fans urged to arrive early for good seats. A Halloween skate and costume event follows on Saturday night at the same venue.
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New Rink
Weems Giants
Rink Rats
Hallowe’ En
Guardian Appointed for McKee orphans in Gainesboro
Judge V W Harrison of the Circuit Court appointed Mr Arthur Sionaker guardian for Hugh and Liliana McKee whose parents are deceased. Mrs McKee recently died from injuries after a mule dragged her along a road.
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Boro
Hugh
Liliana McKee
Sionaker
V. W. Harrison
Mrs. Laura B. Oates Dies at Capon Bridge
Capon Bridge mourns as Mrs. Laura B. Oates wife of A J Oates dies at age 25 after a month long battle with typhoid fever. She is survived by her husband parents Mr and Mrs Kerns two brothers J M Kerns Capon Bridge and S G Kerns Monessen Pa and sister Annie Kerns Capon Bridge. Funeral and burial held in Capon Bridge.
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Capon Bridge
Laura B. Oates
A. J. Oates
Oates
Capon Supply Company
Miss Chapman Joins The Leader Staff
Miss Lydia Chapman, formerly with S Goldman, now works at The Leader. She has long been in the dry goods trade and is well known in Winchester and Frederick County. She invites friends to visit her at The Leader.
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Lydia Chapman
S.goldman
Leader
Miss Chapman
Winchester
Frederick County
Byrd to Speak at Mass Meeting Next Saturday Night
Hon R E Byrd will address a mass meeting at the Court House Hall at 8 o clock under the Bryan Kern Hay Club and Democratic County Committee. All voters are urged to attend as he will discuss the upcoming Tuesday election. County voters are extended a cordial invitation.
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R. E. Byrd
Bryan-Kern-Hay Club
Democratic County Committee
Court House Hall
Byrd
Baltimore and Ohio Excursions End Season Soon
The Sun day excursions between Winchester Washington and Baltimore on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will end next spring with the last trip from Winchester to the cities next Sunday. The Washington to Winchester run yesterday carried 162 passengers and 244 rode from Harpers Ferry, drawing many former Winchester residents to visit.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Washington
Baltimore
Harpers Ferry
Berryville Circuit Court Convened For Special Term
Judge Thomas W. Harrison arrived in Berryville to convene a special term of Clarke County Circuit Court. Court will adjourn tonight and reconvene Thursday for several felony trials.
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Berryville
Thomas W. Harrison
Circuit Court
Clarke County
Editor Kauffman Tours Shenandoah Valley
Editor Kauffman of the Washington Evening and Sunday Star and companions Mr. Victory Kauffman and Mr. J. D. Platt arrived in the city after an extended Shenandoah Valley tour. They registered at Hotel Evans as they praised the valley’s turnpikes and scenery in the season.
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Victory Kauffman Sand “‘Son
Washington
J. D." Platt
New York
Shenandoah Valley
Kauffman
Masque Carnival and Skating Tournament on Market St Rink
Community event notice for a masque carnival on Saturday night at the Market Street rink. Includes Prince ring skating and a Tuesday night tournament open to all participants.
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Market St
City Real Estate Activity Highlights Transfers Around Town
City records show a busy week in real estate with multiple deeds recorded. Transactions include F A Shryock to Thomas R Kremer for a two story brick store and dwelling on South Main at 3 600, R Gray Williams to John I Sloat for 40 by 190 feet on North and Fairmont for 620, N Routzhan to Charles N Gray 50 by 160 feet on South Washington for 460, J Fannid J Estep to B A Byers 60 by 181 feet on North Main for 1500, G Casper Fries to Bronson P Myers on Fairview avenue for 288.
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Gray
F. A. Shryock
Thomas RB. Kremer
R. Gray Williams
John I. Sloat
North
Fairmont Avenues
N. Routzhan
Charles N. Gray
Two Republican Speeches Tonight Draw Big Local Crowd
The Republican candidates Charles L. Pritchard for Congress and Edgar Allen Jr. will speak at 8 oclock this evening after arriving at 6 oclock via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. A local committee will meet them, as the party expects a large turnout from the Seventh District and beyond.
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Charles L. Pritchard
Congress
Edgar Allen
J Jr
Baltimore and Ohio
Republican Executive Committee
Pritchard
Seventh Congressional District
Allen
Fair Tonight And Tuesday Outlook In Virginia
The forecast for Virginia calls for a fair night followed by a fair Tuesday and cooler conditions tonight.
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Virginia
Lovers To Try Fortunes Thurs Night at Rink
Market Street Rink hosts a Halloween night on Thursday October 29 with queer games pranks and decorations. Lovers attempt fortunes by mirroring walking backwards and a solitary skate with prizes for longest silent skating.
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Market St
Hallowe
Dorsey Visits His Mother in This City
Mr. William G. Dorsey formerly with At The Star now in Washington spent Sunday in this city with his mother Mrs. Anne Dorsey at her East Monmouth street home.
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William G. Dorsey
Star Composing Room
Washington
Anne Dorsey
Monmouth ‘Street
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Military Academy
Woodstock Eleven
Indiana
Ohio
Guardian
Arthur €. Sionaker
G.C. Miller
G. Clarence Miller
M. M. Lynch
Harry R. Kern
Miller
Fairmont Avenue
Miller Drug Store
North Main Street
Miller Supply Company
Hillyard & Lewis
R. B
Valley
Buster
Main Street
Thomas E. Kremer
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