Firemen Meet Union Steam Fire Company Holds Monthly Meeting
The Union Steam Fire Company held its regular monthly meeting with a large attendance despite bad weather. President George H. Kinzel chaired. new member elected. several claims approved. A committee was named to plan Mr. Rouss birthday celebrations, aiming to eclipse past years.
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Union Steam Fire Company
George H. Kinzel
M. T. Reed
H. L. Wood
George E. Thatcher
Jis. E. Kiger
J. I. H. Baker
Hunter N. Kern
Theo. E. Parker
Treasury Settlement
Messrs. EE. Stone
C. E. Hoover
Jos. E. Kiger
Rouss
M. T Reed
Chas. E. Hoover
Nelson P. Dame
Frank Baker
E. E. Stone
Jos
K E. Kiger
Geo. E. Thatcher
Geo. H. Kinzel
Mr. Rouss
Sarah Zane Minstrels Prepare Grand Holiday Show
The Sarah Zane Company reports a large attendance at a pleasant meeting led by Capt. R. L. Gray with orderly routine business. Max's Sarah Zane Minstrels held a follow up meeting to finalize outfittings and stage preparations for a grand holiday entertainment.
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R. L. Gray
Max
Sarah Zane
Daniel Re-Nominated for Third Term by Democratic Caucus
United States Senator John W. Daniel was unanimously re-nominated by the Democratic caucus in Richmond for a third term. The senator was not present. the Legislature will confirm the choice next Tuesday.
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United States
John W. Daniel
Richmond
WEW Orchestra Aims to Form City’s Leading Ensemble
Plans underway to create a large Winchester orchestra with many skilled members from the city. Professor Harry Homer would direct and lead. the group aims for enjoyment rather than competing with existing orchestras for engagements.
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Winchester
Aright
Crossing repair urged at Washington and Water streets
A letter criticizes the street committee for not noticing the dangerous crossing at the Washington and Water streets intersection. The writer suggests raising pavements on the northwest and southwest corners and laying a proper crossing, noting improvements on Main street are underway. The piece ends with a self deprecating apology and a wish to record the suggestion for future reference.
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Washington and
Water Streets
Main Street
No Meeting Of School Board Due To Weather
The county school board planned a 11 o'clock meeting in Supt. M. M. Lynch's office but bad weather kept many from attending and no session was held. Attendees included Supt. Lynch Luther A. Haryett Abram Crim R. M. Cooper G. W. Bragg Jacob Carbaugh and B. C. Shull.
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M. M. Lynch
Supt. Lynch
Luther A. Haryett
Clearbrook
Abram Crim
White Hall
R. M. Cooper
Mountain Falls
G. W. Bragg
Middletown
Jacob Carbaugh
Stephens City
B. C. Shull
Marlboro
Councilman Hardy May Resign
When C. H. Hardy becomes postmaster he will likely resign as Second Ward councilman and the Council must choose his successor. Hardy is regarded as the council's parliamentarian and his replacement may prove difficult to fill.
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Hardy
C. H. Hardy
Public Auction In Bartons ville News
Public auction described Mr. Samuel Hahn selling personal property yesterday. A good crowd attended despite the day and items brought fair prices. Hahn plans to move his family and residence in February to Summit Point where a farm was recently purchased.
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Samuel Hahn
Bartonsville
Hahn
Summit Point
Public Square Improvements Ordered by Frederick County Board
Frederick County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting in the county clerk's office. Members present included W. H. Dinges H. P. Whitacre Thos E. Morrison and Clerk T. K. Cartmell. They approved 5521 in claims for payment and authorized repairs to the public square hitching posts drainage and paving along the line from the water trough to Reuss Avenue. The Buildings Committee was told to report by January 1 on jail confinement counts and to inventory county city jointly owned property.
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Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Messrs
W. H. Dinges
H. P. Whitacre
Thos E. Morrison
T. K. Cartmell
Reuss Avenue
Why It Was Postponed On Braddock Street Arch
The town run on Braddock street was postponed after Grim and Haymaker delayed the arching due to the water works extension on Main street. Had the arching started travel on Water and Braddock streets would have halted for a time and the poor Main street condition would have worsened for wagoners hacks drays and pedestrians.
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Braddock Street
Grim & Haymaker
Main Street
Death of Mrs Eliza Fuller in Indian Hollow
Mrs. Eliza Fuller died at her husband John Fuller’s residence in Indian Hollow yesterday morning at an advanced age. The remains were interred this afternoon at two o clock at Yeakley's graveyard. Deceased was a good woman and was esteemed by those who knew her and had relatives in this city.
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Eliza Fuller
John Fuller
Indian Hollow
Yeakley’s
Banks Prevail In Two Chancery Actions At Court
Judge Nicol heard Kerfoot's executor suit against Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Kerfoot's executor against Union Bank. The court, held in Barton and Boyd's law office, ruled in favor of the banks.
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Nicol
Barton & Boyd
Kerfoot
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Union Bank
Monument for North Carolina Dead at Stonewall Cemetery Advances
Rev Jas Battle Aviett has raised the full amount to erect the handsome shaft honoring North Carolina dead in Stonewall Cemetery. The corner stone, laid last September, will be placed once work is finished. Aviett dedicated tireless effort, speaking at the corner stone ceremony as the orator.
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Jas. Battle Avbett
North Carolina
Stonewall Cemetery
Aviett
Avirett
Special service for men and boys in Winchester
A meeting at the Lutheran Church tomorrow at 4 PM aims to improve welfare for men and boys. Rev. Seabrook will give an address on a live theme with music by a male choir. It is a citywide gathering not limited to Lutherans. all men and boys are urged to attend and bring someone.
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Mr. Seabrook
Winchester
Christ Episcopal Church Improvement Nearing Completion
A writer urges citizens to walk out West Water Street on fair days to view the ongoing enhancement at Christ Episcopal Church. The new front's beauty grows daily from crude outline to a completed, desirable appearance as work advances slowly but surely.
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West Water Street
Christ Episcopal Church
Calculations Knocked in the Head by Rain
The article notes that heavy rains frustrate plans for the Main Street water extension. Officials delay any calculations or progress until the downpour ends. The street’s condition is unfortunate but viewed in context, future water system improvements may offset current inconvenience.
Baker Indisposed Clerk Reports Weather Exposure
Councilman Baker, chairman of the Water Committee, is somewhat indisposed today after exposure to inclement weather while pursuing work on the Main Street water extension. The report notes his keen interest in the project and his recent health setback.
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Wm. H. Baker
Baker
Main Street
Local Vaudeville Acts Seek City Dates This Month
Decker's Jolly Star Vaudeville Brass Band and Orchestra seeks a late month date in this city. Hart Comedy Co. desires an engagement, and The Rus Sell Comedy Co. also hopes to appear here.
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Decker
Jolly Star Vaudeville
Hart Comedy Co
The
Russell Comedy Co
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Union Fire Company
Sarah Zane Company
Daniel
WEW Orchestra
County Board of Supervisors
Cinza Rullar
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