Martinsburg City Briefs Quietly Stroll Through Local News
Local notes report residents visiting relatives in Martinsburg and nearby towns, with several trips to Berryville Clarke County and Washington. Railroad depot improvements at Martinsburg advance, and miscellaneous commerce and social visits fill a bustling day.
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Ral Avidkersham
Martinsburg
Harry March
Berry
Mer Swope
Nellie Cover
Mouhtbors
Blanche
Diarfer
Cincinnati
Hugh Grant
Ae Sibert
R. Atwell
Margaret Dame
Leila McGuire
Conrad
Clarke County
H. D. Fuller
Virginia
Edward Harper
Light
Washington
Cumberland Valley Railroad
P. A. Hall
Capon Road
Standard Oil Company
Samuel Trenary
United States Express Company
Saems D
Nannie Krebs
Seal Bros
A. M. Baker
Laura Ferguson
Gainesboro
Neat Street Presbyterian
Fred Hottle
Pittsburg
Hottle
Kernstown
Blair Sheetz
Johnson, Omohundro & Co
Rouse, Hempstone & Co
Baltimore
Southern Railroad
Strasburg Junction
Strasburg
R. B. Leatherman
Market Square
Water St
Enthemigias
Fred Snapp
Brunswick
John Mandigo
New York Sun
Boyce
Des Sprint
Ruth Rd
Blanche Diffender
E.D. Root
Apa Ee En Re
Charles Galleher
Tracterés
Canton Out as Leon Oder News Item
Canton officials released an item announcing the status of Leon Oder. The short notice provides minimal details about Oder’s position or action and lacks broader context or dates.
Informal Dance by Heart Catholic Bazaar Ladies
Invitations go out for an informal dance hosted by the Heart Catholic Bazaar organizers at Mr Timothy Conway’s residence on Wednesday evening next. The event invites attendees to enjoy a social gathering supporting the bazaar efforts.
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Timothy Conway
Mrs Mary E Grant Dies at 73 at Stricklers Corner
Mrs Mary E Grant aged 73 died Saturday afternoon at the residence of her son in law J P Strickler corner Main and Water streets. The remains were taken to Front Royal via Boyce and interred today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Grant
J. P. Strickler
Main
Water Streets
Front Royal
Boyce
Sword Swallower Draws Crowd On Water Street
An unknown man performed a sword swallowing exhibition on Water Street Saturday night drawing a large crowd. He displayed feats with swords, bayonets, and a bar of iron, while the usual collection was taken.
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Water Street
Ealarts
Fire Alarm Responds To Chimney Blaze In City Streets
Fire crews rushed to a chimney blaze at Braddock and Piccadilly streets last evening just after six. Water was applied by multiple companies but no damage occurred.
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Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
Cumberland Valley Builds Water Shed to Shield Tracks
Workers at the Cumberland Valley are erecting a water shed at the western end of their yards to guard against high waters that wash over the tracks. The town run is being widened at that point to add another safeguard.
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Cumberland Valley
Theft of Grammar School Books at Public School
A thief or thieves robbed the grammar department at the colored Public School on a Saturday or Sunday evening, taking all the school books conducted by Prof. J. H. Quiatt. The motive and identity remain unknown as the investigation proceeds.
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Grammar
J.H. Quiatt
Christopher Garrison Refuses Work on Piccadilly Street
Police Court figure Christopher Garrison, staying at Hotel de Fornéy, was brought from the chain gang to work on Piccadilly Street. He objected to labor and was placed in the station house as a result. Judge
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Christopher Garrison
Police Court
Hotel de Fornéy
Chain Gang
Piccadilly Street
Garrison
Sermons From Local Churches Highlight Faith and Duty
The report covers Rev Nelson P. Dame in Christ Church preaching on Preparations and Signs of Christ Second Coming. Rev Eugene Jackson to move to Baptist Church with improved health. Rev Dr Graham at Kent Street Presbyterian and Rev Jos P Wilson at Market Street M E Church deliver forceful sermons on forgiveness and duty. Services held nightly this week with Armenian Question talk by Rev J B Stonesifer.
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K. Cox
Jesus Christ
Nelson P. Dame Deli
Christ Episcopal Church
Secon
Eugene Jackson
the Baptist Church
Graham
Kent Street Presbyterian
Uncertain Robbery Suspects Turned Over to U S Authorities
Samuel Belford Grant and Tom Brannon, held in this city for weeks, charged with robbing C Whitcre’s store at Whitacre, have been turned over to U S authorities. U S Marshal Levi of Berryville arrived this morning for the transfer amid witness location in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Belford
Grant
Tom Brannon
C. Whitcre
Whitacre
United States
Levi
Berryville
West
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W. H Eel
Bissroom
Hall
Belding ‘Bros
DiPiFry
Jette
Christopher
Uncle Sam
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