Winchester to get government building under Hay plan
Hon James Hay of Madison announces a proposed $50,000 federal building for Winchester to be funded in a December short session bill. He urges Democrats to register quickly as both parties push for turnout and notes the project aligns with post office needs and savings. Hay, a popular Seventh District congressman, discusses his strong ties to the public buildings committee and recalls earlier successes like securing Morgan cannon for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
James Hay
Madison
Hay
Star
Democratic Party
Congress
Committee On Public Buildings
Virginia
Public Buildings
Morgan
Friendship Torch Corps Formed by City Fire Company
Friendship Fire Company organized a torch corps of lantern bearers after recent night fires. Captain Goff Cooper leads new members Masters Ashby Sprint, Leonard Copenhaver, Robert Jones, Roger Jones, William Shiner, Fred Forney, Jesse Powers, Bote Grim, John Hamilton, Frank Sprint. They plan two more lanterns and seek contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goff Coper
Fire Department
Masters Ashby Sprint
Leonard Copenhaver
Robert Jones
Roger Jones
William Shiner
Fred Forney
Jesse Powers
Bot
Miss Bowly Weds On Long Island
Miss Mary Bowly daughter of the late Franklin Bowly of Winchester Virginia wed Rev Montague E Webb a Church of England clergyman in St James Church Shinnecock Long Island The couple after a short stay sailed for the Bahamas where Mr Webb is in charge of a mission circuit Bowly has been active in Brooklyn charity work and supports an art village in Shinnecock Hills
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. James’ Church
Shinnecock
Long Island
A. B. Kinsolving
Mary Bowly
Frankin Bowly
Winchester
Montague E. Webb
Church of England
Bahama Islands
Miss Bowly
Brooklyn
Shinnecock Hills
Suffolk
Mrs. Webb
Bahamas
Concert Program for Anion Band on Frederick Plaza
The Union Band presents a concert tonight at 8 15 at Frederick Plaza under Prof J Madison Spurr The program includes Watts Valanth e Aba Holsman plus marches strikes up the band Little Africa Malarka and Crimeon Flush The note asks about Pen Mar and a trip on September 6 suggesting travel plans or inquiries.
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Union Band
Frederick Plaza
J. Madison Spurr
Watts
Valanthe
Aba Holsman
Cabbage dispute ends in bottle assault at city restaurant
In a miscommunication between Cy Howard and Henry Dixon, a kitchen incident escalated to a man being struck with a heavy pop bottle causing a severe head wound requiring seven stitches. Howard was jailed for assault, paid a fine, and was released as Dixon recovered.
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Cy Howard
Henry Dixon
Dixon
Howard
Dixson
Henkle
Eighteen Register In Fourth Ward Voter Registration
The Board of Registrars opened registration at the Sarah Zane engine house in the fourth ward. From 7 to 9 pm eighteen voters were registered under the new constitution with none disqualified. Registrations will continue as advertised in Toe Stan at various voting places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registrars
Sarah Zane
Frederick County
Winchester
Willis Cashier Remains Ill With Heart Trouble
Mr. M. H. G. Willis, cashier of the Union Bank, has been ill with heart trouble for six weeks and remains in a serious condition with little change in his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. G. Willis
Union Bank
Officials Pass Through City on Western Union Tour
An 11 44 Baltimore and Ohio passenger train carried a special coach Electric with Western Union officials touring the Southern States. The party did not stop in Winchester, moved up the Valley, and spoke to reporters about their inspection tour. The list included B Brooks C A Bristol A Darlington J C Barclay S B Crowder C D Sheenan C Selden and J C Barclay of Western Union and Southern Railway engineers.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Western Union Telegraph Company
Winchester
B. Brooks
C. A. Bristol
Western Union
A. Darlington
Southrn
Alabama and Great Southern Railroad
J. C. Barclay
S. 8. Crowder
Southern Railway
C. D. Sheenan
C. Selden
Telegraph B. & O
Black Patti Troubadours Delight Winchester Audiences
The Black Patti Troubadours appeared at The Auditorium to a full house in Winchester. Twenty eight members arrived by special car and performed singing dancing and slack-wire feats with encores for Patti and an operatic finale. The show drew a mixed crowd with white visitors on the orchestra level and a colored gallery filled.
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Black Patti Troubadours
Winchester
Cooktown
Black Patti
Black Patty
Orchestra Cirle
Charlottesville Police Chief Farish Dead in Baltimore
Intelligence reports say Charlottesville Police Chief Frank P. Farish died suddenly in Baltimore from acute indigestion due to heavy smoking. He was 48, survived by his wife Kate Sinclair, and child. Farish was a noted state politician and prominent Elk. Mears, Funk, and Baker left to attend the Colt event.
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Frank P. Farish
Charlottesville
Baltimore
Kate Sinclair
Capt. Parish
Coal Shortage Leaves Winchester Without Gas Tonight
A serious gas supply crisis hits Winchester as the gas plant risks outage after coal cars fail to arrive. James B. Russell, treasurer of Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co., says no gas may be possible for some time and only a brief mains supply may exist tonight. Cooperating firms lack transport cars, and Martinsburg Gas Co. lent four tons for a few hours. Officials push for coal arrivals, hoping for relief tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Russell
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Winchester
Russell
Martinsburg Gas Company
County Court Holds Brief Session Under Judge Atkinson
The county court convened this morning with Judge Atkinson presiding. Appraisers were appointed to value Willey stock of Middletown Virginia. Hunter Boyd Gold was recognized to practice in Virginia courts after studies at Columbia University and UVA Law. He will practice in West Virginia and is noted as the former deputy county clerk and a journalist.
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Atkinson
Larrick
Willey
Middletown
Lynch
Hunter Boyd Gold
Winchester
Frederick County
Gold
Columbia University
Law School
University of Virginia
Supreme Court
Courts of Virginia
West Virginia
Wm.Gold
Visiting Parents After 20 Years
Mrs. D. H. Larrick of Red Cloud Nebraska and formerly Miss Richards visits Winchester. Daughter of Rev. H. P. Richards near Rosenberger, sister of Rev. Asa Richards of Lovettsville Virginia. This is her first trip home in twenty years. she visits friends and stays with her father at Rosenberger.
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D. H. Larrick
Red Cloud
Nebraska
Winchester
Larrick
Miss Richards
H. P. Richards
Near
Rosenberger
Asa Richards
Lovettesville
J. W. Larrick
Marble headstone topples from display at Orndorff’s
This afternoon at Orndorff’s marble works on East Water Street a group of young men paused by an exhibit stone. One man reached out and grabbed the marble headstone, causing it to topple into the street and crack. The stone is valued at $50.
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Orndorff
East Water Street
Fire destroys stable and mosquito arsenal in Winchester
Early morning fire at 2 54 a m destroyed a stable on the Jacobs lot north Market street in Winchester amid surrounding shops and homes. The King Lumber Company and the Mosquito surveyors suffered losses from broken granite and damaged equipment as firefighters contained the blaze with no insurance. Authorities doubt the cause and report no explosion despite nearby coal oil stored in the building.
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Winchester
Jacobs
Charles B. Rouss
North Market Street
King Lumber Company
Charlottesville
Merchants and Farmer’s National Bank
Main Street
Market Street
King Company
Mosquito Arsenal
W. H. Vermilion
William Bentley
Reuss
Mosquito
Livery Horses Sold After Fire At Stable
This morning Emmet Henry sold six horses from his livery stable destroyed by fire earlier. Purchasers included Clark Purcell Lester Henry James Suddith William Sloat and John Fuller. Purcell bought two horses Fuller bought one and a gum tired run about. Sweet potatoes chickens and spices for pickering at Schneider's.
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Emmet Henry
Messrs
Clark Purcell
Lester Henry
James Suddith
William Sloat
John Fuller
Mr. Purcell
M. Fuller
Friendship Fire Company holds regular meeting and plans
Last night the Friendship Fire Company conducted its routine meeting led by Captain James M. Haymaker. Committees reported on painting the engine-house, repairs to the steam fire engine, and arrangements for winter entertainment and a coal pit project. An invitation from Berryville Fire Department to a bazar was accepted.
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Friendship Fire Company
James M. Haymaker
John K. Lewis
J. E. Correll
Emmett Henry
Friendship Company
Berryville
Mos Suseriso Reopens Sebel on September 16
Mos Suseriso announces the reopening of Sebel on September 16. The town awaits the event with plans for celebrations and community attendance.
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Mos Suseriso
Sebel
Lena
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WAY
Wnchester
Ie Pai
TORCH
Pen-Mar
Fighteen Register
Fourth Ward
Mr. Willis
Mosquito Fort
Rouss
Pickering
Schneider's
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