Mrs Elizabeth Barton Dies After Long Illness at 29
Mrs Elizabeth Barton wife of Lewis N Barton assistant cashier of Union Bank died at her parents home on West Piccadilly street after a prolonged illness from consumption. She leaves husband three children parents two brothers and five sisters. Funeral at Dover mansion tomorrow at three with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Elizabeth
Lewis N. Barton
Union Bank
Thomas Cover
West Piccadilly Street
Katie
Mollie
Ann
Virginia
Loudoun Street
Mount Hebron
H. M. White
D. D
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Nelson P. Dame
Christ Episcopal Church
Postmaster Adds Light to Office Hours
Patrons at the post office along with business men benefiting from brighter light on Saturday night. The extra illumination helps them read letters and packages without eye strain and reveals the actions of local youths who gather to chat and flirt, stopping the inappropriate conduct.
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Hardy
Christmas Gift Guide From THE Sar Advertisements
Banish the thought cute line urges readers to consult THE Sar columns for up to date advertisements of prominent gift ideas and shop suggestions to make Christmas purchases easier.
Religious News in Brief Highlights Advent and Sermons
Rev J B Stonesifer preached on The Second Advent at Centenary Re formed Church emphasizing prophecy and signs of the times. Other preachers including Dr S Cox and W L Seabrook led services at Brad dock Street M E Grace Lutheran and Old School Baptist churches with multiple evening sermons and a jail outreach by the W C T U. A Christmas service is planned by the Young People’s Prayer Meeting at Grace Lutheran Church and Epworth League members heard Joseph McCartney discuss the Miracle of Regeneration. No service at Sacred Hearts due to Rev W A McKeefry’s Front Royal mission.
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J. B. Stonesifer
Centenary Reformed Church
Daniel
Jesus
K. Cox
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
Christ
Fred. Plumb
M. Nunna
J. Frank Eddy
Cavaleria Rustic
W. L. Seabrook
Young People’s Prayer Meeting
Grace Lutheran Church
Hutton Lovett
Old School Baptist Church
East Piccadilly Street
Joseph McCartney
Hagerstown
Braddock-street
Epworth League
Sacred Hearts Catholic Church
Front Royal
Ex Confederate Jobe Thorne Dies In Poverty At 56
Jobe Thorne formerly of the 2nd Rockbridge Artillery died between 4 and 5 PM Saturday at his North Kent Street home. He left a widow and three children in poverty despite wartime valor. Funeral held at 2 PM from the house with interment in the Virginia lot, Stonewall Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Dr. Jas. R. Graham.
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Jobe Thorne
North Kent Street
Rockbridge Artillery
Virginia
Stonewall Cemetery
Jas. R. Graham
Ad Wagon of B T Babbitts Visits Martinsburg Tonight
The T s Ad Wagon of B T Babbitts with black horses bells a mastiff stereopticon and orchestra left Winchester this morning and will show in Martinsburg tonight. Saturday night in Market yard drew a large crowd who enjoyed the pictures with applause the orchestra played the calcium lights lit the big screen and after an hour of free entertainment the show departed. The advertising force behaved as gentlemen and made friends while here.
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B. T. Babbitts
Winchester
Martinsburg
Market Yard
Little 4 Year Old Boy Breaks Leg Near Winchester
Saturday afternoon the four year old son of Mr Kinsey Smith fell against a plow breaking his left leg just above the ankle. He was brought to town by his parents and the limb set at Dr Maynard's office.
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Kinsey Smith
Winchester
Reverend Cox to Address Turner Ashby Camp Tonight
Rev Dr S K Cox will deliver an address to Turner Ashby Camp this evening. The meeting starts at 7 30 and all friends are invited.
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Turner Ashby
S. K. Cox
Mrs E V Baker Injured in Evening Accident
Mrs E V Baker suffered a painful fall yesterday evening while visiting her daughter at the E F I. She sprained her ankle badly and is in excruciating pain.
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E. V. Baker
Tramped Upon His Wrist at Evaporator
Mr. R. I. Striker sustained a wrist injury after a fall and is not working at the evaporator today. He says he slipped and trapped his wrist, and the account notes the incident with caution.
Recalling Cameron Street Repairs From Past City Woes
The late Wm. G. Russell recalls a city council episode where Cameron street between Clifford and Cecil received two hundred dollars for repairs. Conrad Kremer completed work leaving holes and prompting demand for more funds. He claimed the extra money would ruin the road for travel and the street later improved, described as “as nice a bit of road” for carriage travel.
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Cameron
Market
Wm. G. Russell
Cameron Street
Clifford
Cecil
Conrad Kremer
Mr. Kremer
Fantastic Parade Plans for New Year in Winchester
The article urges organizing a grand New Year parade on January 1. It calls for a recurring, well led event with masquers and a band, urging local residents to volunteer and avoid letting the idea die. It emphasizes keeping resolutions and executing the plan faithfully.
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Winchester
A Fine Pair horses sold to Washington buyer
A Fine Pair sons sold his pair of carriage horses to a gentleman in Washington for 1000 dollars. The animals were praised as the finest around the region and reflected the skill and management of Mr. Byers. Mr. Samuel Byers of-
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Washington
Byers
Samuel Byers
Water Works Trench Excavation Amid Strikes and Quag Fire
A trench south of Corkstree is being excavated with blasting to advance water works. Striking steel and blasting powder accompany the operation while swampy ground presents a qued obstacle. The condition forces urgent action to proceed.
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Corkstree
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