City Breeziness Highlights Local Happenings Before Christmas
In Martinsburg and nearby towns residents are noted for travel and illness updates. Mr T C Eldridge visits town while Mr Robert Henry heads to Strasburg and Mr James March recovers from illness. Others report minor trips from Paris Va to Gainsboro and Lickskillet for a Christmas cantata practice.
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Robert Henry
Strasburg
James March
Dan Murphy
J. A. Harrison
Martinsburg
L. H. Little
Paris
Death of J Fred Faulkner
J Fred Faulkner eldest son of James F Faulkner, a Main Street grocer, died at his father's Braddock Street home after a brief typhoid illness. He was about 26, a member of Hiram Lodge No 21 A F and A M and Union Fire Company. Funeral services by Rev. Dr. S K Cox will be held at the house tomorrow at 2 PM.
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J.fred Faulkner
James F. Faulkner
Main Street
Braddock Street
Faulkner
Mr. Faulkner
Hiram Lodge
No. 21
A. F
A. M
Union Fire Company
S. K. Cox
City Papers Delays Stir Resident Complaints
The new train schedule disrupts newspaper deliveries in the city with The Sun failing to arrive yesterday and again this morning. Philadelphia papers arrive about 1 PM while New York dailies show 24 hours late. readers hope the situation improves soon.
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The
Sun
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Reliable
E. R. Harmer
Rabbit Hunt Fares Payoff In Small Town Grocery Tale
A Main Street grocer paid $2 for a rabbit after hiring a helper to stay at the store for 75 cents and renting a horse and wagon for $1.25. The two young hunters set out yesterday and only captured one rabbit, with some calling the catch a snare. The clerk says he enjoyed the hunt and the day’s adventure despite the low haul.
Citizens Meeting on Hospital Support at Episcopal Church
A citizens meeting to support the hospital will be held next Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Episcopal Church. The program includes a music performance directed by Mr A M Baker and urges broad community interest in this important work.
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Episcopal Church
A. M. Baker
Yates
New Route Connects Baltimore to Winchester via Hagerstown
President Hood of Western Maryland Railroad arranged an early morning rail link from Baltimore to Winchester via Hagerstown with a fast mail train from Union Station at 4 35 arriving Hama at 7 30. Cumberland Valley trains provide 9 05 arrival in Winchester and return at 2 35. Western Maryland Fast Mail links with Norfolk Western for Shepherdstown Charles Town Berryville and the Valley to Roanoke. Distances show 128 miles via Hagerstown and Winchester vs 113 by old road.
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Valley Branch
President Hood
Western Maryland Railroad
Winchester
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Hama
Cumberland Valley
Union Station
Western Maryland Fast Mail
Norfolk & Western
Shepherdstown
Charlestown
Berryville
Roanoke
Harper’s Ferry
Maryland
Baltimore & Ohio
Washington
Revival Services At Market Street M E Church
Services at Market Street M E Church drew a large crowd last night and will continue tonight at 7 45 oclock. Pastor Rev Jos P Wilson made strong appeals for sinners to accept Christ as savior and the public is invited to attend.
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Market St. M. E
Jos. P. Wilson
Christ
Cress Frozen Halves Dam Cline’s Darb Run Plots
A cold snap froze nearly all the cress in the dams on Darb's run owned by Mr Cline. With high demand for cress, the loss of sixty five to seventy barrels could total several hundred dollars.
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Darb’s Run
8.S. Cline
Masonic Notice for Hiram Lodge Funeral Arrangements
A special meeting of Hiram Lodge No. 21 A F and A Masons will be held tonight at 8 o clock to make arrangements for the funeral of the late J Fred Faulkner.
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Hiram Lodge
A. F. & A. Masons
J. Fred Faulkner
Union Steam Fire Company Meeting Notice
The Union Steam Fire Company calls a meeting this Thursday at 7:30 PM. Members must be present by order of Captain G. H. Kivzer and Jos. E. Kiger. Secretary.
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Union Steam Fire Company
G. H. Kivzer
Jos. E. Kiger
Winchester Lodge No. 66 Meeting Notice
At the regular convention of Winchester Lodge No. 66 G M A M L oe of Woodstock will be present and it is urged that all attend. Signed by Jos W Suarrick Kiekirdes.
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Winchester Lodge
M. L. Oe
Woodstock
Rail labor dispute halts B&O use at Strasburg Junction
A large force gathered at Strasburg Junction to block B&O access as Southern Pacific refused to allow Balte Ohio's trains. Switches were spiked to prevent B&O from using the line, signaling ongoing tensions and resulting disruption in the Valley.
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Strasburg Junction
Ohio
Southern C
Freight Blockade Disrupts Rail Traffic at Strasburg Junction
A large freight movement and passenger transfers disrupt northbound B&O service as shipments and travelers face delays. At Harrisonburg and Strasburg, trains were forced to transfer cars and delays spread through the corridor. Local merchants and traveling salesmen worry how long the disruption will last.
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Strasburg
Iig
Harrisonburg
Burg
Ladies Meeting Announced for Winch Hospital Group
By order of Mrs H M W vice president a meeting of all community members supporting the Winch Hospital and Relief Association is called for tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock. The meeting will be at the Church of Christ Episcopal and ladies are urged to attend and bring friends.
Bold Robbery Hits Residence on South Main Street
A thief entered the Correll home on South Main Street last night and stole a hogs head near the kitchen windows where the family and friends were cutting hog meat.
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J. E. Correll
First Winter Ice Opens as Freezing Weather Draws Crowds
The cold spell thickened small streams and ponds enough for skating. A number of people took advantage of the freeze this morning and enjoyed the first winter ice.
Government project surveys Valley battlefields
Davidson Brothers report on battlefield views amid ongoing government work in the valley. The piece notes efforts to document sites and assess impact, reflecting a government program in progress.
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Davidson Bros
Dif
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T. C. Eldridge
Potomac
Rev
W. L. Seabrook
G. W. Ward
Loudoun Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Charles E. Hoover
Carson
Adams
Gainsboro
Mariah Lee
Coble
Edmonia Page
Scranton
Mrvaj
Haldeman
Jack Steele
Lickskillet
Martinsburg World
P. D. Mackey
Thomas
Prince
J. Fred Faulknner
the City Papers
Citizens’ Meeting
Cress
K. of
P. Motice
Agnates
W. Suarrick
Kiekirdes
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