Narrow escape as wagon and horses plunge down embankment
William S. Harrison, livery man, and a young driver Harry Warner rode a wood wagon that slid off a Millwood road bend near Carper’s toll gate. The team plunged over a hundred foot embankment but all survived with minor injuries and only slight vehicle damage.
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Millwood Road
Carper’s Tollgate
William S. Harrison
Pine” Hills
Mr. Harrison
Young Warner
Harrison
Warner
Bartisos
Ashby Guard Accepts Rouss Anniversary Invite
A brief Ashby Guard meeting was held last evening due to practice night for the upcoming Guard entertainment. The sole notable action was accepting the invitation to attend the Rouss Anniversary at the Court House Hall on Thursday night.
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Ashby Guard
Charming Party At Miss Barrs North Braddock Street
An informal party at Miss ie Barrs residence on north Braddock street last evening featured an impromptu taffy party. Guests included Miss Mamie Barr Edith Kremer Nancy Mesmer and Messrs Wm Cooper Scott Ferguson and Harry M Baker with a fine lunch following the taffy pulling.
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Missie Barr
North Braddock Street
Mamie Barr
Edith Kremer
Nancy Mesmer
Messrs
Wm. Cooper
Scott Ferguson
Harry M. Baker
False report on play proceeds denied by organizers
The city is told that proceeds from The Mistletoe Bough benefit Mrs Xaupi, but the organizers confirm Mrs Xaupi receives half the proceeds and the remaining half goes to charity, a claim bank officials can substantiate.
Robbers Foiled At Suburban Home In Surprise Burglary
A nighttime burglary at Mrs Harriet Maxwell residence in the suburbs failed when Porter Hazel, her employee who sleeps on site, heard dogs bark and discovered a prowler trying a side door. The intruder escaped as investigators found an open side door and a light inner door未.
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Harriet Maxwell
Porter Hazel
Maxwell
Young Hazel
Additions to the Centenary Reformed Sunday School Library
New books join the Centenary Reformed Sunday School library as membership grows. The song service features several musicians. Rich'd L. Gray serves as superintendent and J. D. Grim as secretary.
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Centenary Reformed Sunday School
Rich
D L. Gray
J. D. Grim
Death of Miss Ethel Swimley at Brucetown
Miss Ethel Swimley daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel J Swimley died at her father's Brucetown residence at 3 oclock this morning after months of illness aged about 22 The funeral will be held from the M E Church South Brucetown tomorrow at 11 oclock with Rev O C Bell officiating Interment in Brucetown cemetery
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Ethel
Samuel J. Swimley
Brucetown
Swimley
M. E. Church
O. C. Bell
One Thousand New Freight Cars Authorized
Receivers Cowen and Murray of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad are authorized by U.S. Judges Goff and Morris to enter into an agreement for the construction of one thousand box cars for the Baltimore & Ohio system. The deal links the Akron and Chicago Junction Railroad with the Missouri Car and Foundry Co and the Fairport Warehouse and Elevator Co.
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Cowen and Murray
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
United States
Goff and Morris
Baltimore & Ohio
Akron and Chicago Junction Railroad
Missouri ‘Car and Foundry *Com
Fairport Warehouse and Elvator Company
Young Men's Meeting at Braddocks Promotes E-Services
The Braddocks host a Young Men's Meeting encouraging participation in e-services. Attendees urged to engage digital resources and municipal programs to stay informed and connected.
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Braddocks
Mora Comedy Co Impresses at Court House Hall
The Mora Comedy Company staged a creditable four act piece titled Pretty Poll last night with strong performances by Thed and Mo in multiple roles. Neil Twomey, Fred Williams, and Prof. George A. Ott drew praise and encore, with upcoming show Rhody to feature Mr. Williams as a Colored Gentleman. admission 10 20 and 30 cents.
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Mora Comedy Company
Court House Hall
Diffe
Neil Twomey
Fred Williams
Kit Dobbins
George A. Ott
Fine four year old short horn bull sold in Baltimore market
A four year old short horn bull weighing 2410 pounds was sold yesterday in the Baltimore market. The animal was presented by Mr. E L Bromley and bought by Mr. John Ridgeway.
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E. L. Bromley
John Ridgeway
Baltimore
Circuit Court Special Session Opens Under Judge Nicol
A special session of the Circuit Court presided by Judge Nicol of Manassas began this morning. The docket includes several equity and common law cases and will likely continue through the week.
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Circuit Court
Nicol
Manassas
Ashby Camp to Assemble for Rouss Anniversary
Gen Turner Ashby Camp will assemble in camp room in full dress Thursday February 11 at 7 pm to take part in the Rouss Anniversary by order of John J. Williams Commander and P. W. Born Adjutant.
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Ashby
Turner Ashby
Jno
J. WiiBrams
Com
P. W. Born
Adjt
Ladies of Union Fire Co Bazaar Meet Again Tonight
The ladies of the Union Fire Co Bazaar plan to meet at 7 30 this evening at the Union engine house to conduct important bazaar preparations and urge full attendance.
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Union Fire Co
Union Engine House
Sagamore Remedy Jr. Manager Leaves City for Quicksburg
Mr D L Donaldson who managed the Sagamore Remedy Jr in this city and fell ill in Berryville with medical care from a local doctor departs this afternoon with his wife and child for Quicksburg where he plans to stay with friends. His health has deteriorated due to beer. The company is now shown in Martinsburg as Fred Hable returns from Woodstock to close the Hable & Son branch business.
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D. L. Donaldson
Sagamore Remedy Jr
Berryville
Quicksburg
Martinsburg
Fred ‘Hable
Woodtock Hake
Hable & Son
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Young Men's Meeting
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