City Brevities Roundup Reflects Local Goings On
Dr. D. H. Cox returns from Front Royal. Court convenes Monday. Loring Cover to return from Giles. Lewis of Clarke County visiting sister Mrs. J. M. Long. Gore of Valley Home in town yesterday. George E. Copenhaver suffering from a sore foot. Grace Wall sails to Baltimore for several days. Bruce Worthington back from Valley business trip. Dr. W. J. Whitlock to Washington and Baltimore. T. M. Horn of Chambersburg visits near John S. Solenberger. Mr. and Mrs. Brad Beverley attend Corse-Simms wedding at Lexington. Harriett Brent of Washington returns home. Nannie Cook of Gaithersburg returns from Duffey visit. Slaughter case against several butchers dismissed. I. Georgeana Perker ill at daughter Mrs. M. L. Barr’s residence. Frederick Baumer bridal tour to Denver for a year. Mrs. John Dean returns from Harrison visit. Dusty day with strong wind and dust. Robert Barr of the Western Hospital attaches in Staunton leaves for Norfolk to join family. Misses Nannie Larrick and Octa Kline visit Mrs. L. E. Rice.
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K. Cox
Royal Corporation Court
Loring Cover
Giles County
Ge Lewis
Clarke County
J. M. Long
Gore
Valley Home
George E. Copenhaver
Grace Wall
Baltimore
Bruce Worthington
W. “J. Whitlock
Washington
T. M. Horn
Chambersburg
John S. Solenberger
Brad Beverley
Corse-Simms
Lexington
Harriett, Brent
Clark
Nannie Cook
Gaithersburg
Duffey
I. Georgeana Perker
M. L. Barr
South Main
Frederick Baumer
Denver
Col
John Dean
Harrison
Thomas Grim
Robert Barr
Hosbie
Staunton
Y- Rey
Fies
Kartz
Norfolk
Nannie Larrick
Middletown
Octa Kline
L. E. Rice
Youthful thief Anderson steals rabbits in town
A young Capon area lad named Anderson stole seven rabbits from Water-street grocer Mr. Grove to buy Christmas goods. He sold the rabbits at various stores and later confessed he took them, claiming they were given to him by a colored man. Grove recovered some property and declined to prosecute. The boy escaped custody but likely learned a lesson.
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Anderson
Capon
Hook’s Mills
City
C. F. Grove
Bowers
Grove
Massey Brother Falls From Train in Early Morning
A telegram from Sir John's Run reports J T Massey fell from a moving train at 4 50 am and sustained severe injuries. He is a 32 year old brakeman and assistant conductor for the B and O Railroad, living in the city. He was taken to Cumberland hospital with both legs broken and severe injuries.
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Frank Massey
Sir John
J. T. Massey
Frank
Massey
Cumberland
Directors Meet At Christ Church For Hospital movement
The Board met last evening at the Rectory of Christ Episcopal Church with a quorum. Rev. Dr. J. R. Graham was called to the chair as business began. The Board thanked R. M. Ward, Robert Worsley, Ji Kiger, and W. Roy Stephenson for hospital work and A. M. Baker plus musicians for music at the December 8 Christ Church meeting in aid of the hospital movement. The charter application and proposed amendments were presented by Capt. Jno J. Williams and Robi M. Ward and discussed at length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
J. R. Graham
Messrs
R. M. Ward
Robert Worsley
Ji Kiger
W. Roy Stephenson
Hospital Association
A. M. Baker
Christ Church
Jno. J. Williams
Robi. M. Ward
Marriage license issued for Henry M. Ritter and Louise C. Tabler
A marriage license has been issued to Mr. Henry M. Ritter and Miss Louise C. Tabler, both residents of Frederick county.
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Henry M. Ritter
Louise C. Tabler
Frederick County
Longest Circuit Court Term In Years Near End
The Circuit Court will likely close Tuesday after a session that began November 15. It has run continuously, marking the longest term in recent years.
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Circuit Court
Remark on Celebration at North Market Street
A group gathered on North Market Street to share best wishes for the couple, extending congratulations for their future happiness. The note mentions friends attending and expressing good will.
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North Market Street
Opossum Catch Upscaled by Hay Scales
William Donnelly, a well known local figure, claimed to have hunted last night and to have captured an opossum. He boasted of a massive catch and brought it to the hay scales, which showed a weight of 14 pounds after a long attempt to verify the reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Donnelly
William
Wei
Ik Wei
Martinsburg Home Visit Notice
Mrs. Annie Trenary and a child named Helen visited relatives at their Martinsburg home this afternoon. The readable fragments mention travel and a family gathering in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Trenary
Little
Helen
Martinsburg
Preparing For The Rush Express Workers Brace For Christmas Peak
Next week marks the busiest period for expressmen as Christmas gifts surge nationwide from East to Pacific coast. Companies expand facilities yet struggle to move vast parcels carried in iron safes, with couriers and wagons in constant motion from dawn to night to ensure timely deliveries.
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East
Prairies
Rockies
Pacific Coast
Youthful Offenders Vowed Action At Court House Hall
During a recent entertainment in the Court House Hall holes were kicked in plaster at the lower entrance by likely youths known for mischief around such events. Offenders will be warned and removed at the first sign of disturbance to stop the nuisance.
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Court House
Entertained With the Gramophone at West Secant Street Home
Mr and Mrs Arthur Leafe entertained a few friends at their home on west secant street. The gathering included Mrs Amelia Evans and Harmer among the invited guests in the casual evening social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Leafe
West Secant Street
Amelia Evans
Harmer
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