First Night of Friendship Bazaar and Oyster Supper
The Friends ship Engine House hosts the first night of a bazaar and oyster supper with a large crowd. A Friendship Band leads a procession through town, cooks and volunteers operate the stalls, and numerous donations from Winchester residents and local organizations fill the fancy table. Receipts stay under twenty five dollars as the event plans grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Engine House
S. S. Triplett
Union Fire Company
Kate Woodward
Grace Haymaker
Lewis Jones Knitting Factory
Stover Lewis
Emma Heflin
Front Royal
Maggie Schaum
Ella Stephens
Baltimore
Roberts
Martinsburg
Mamie Masterman
Winchesterians
Wheat Drug Co
J. P. Haddox
Ramsey in Winchester Rampage Forces Police Chase
Last night at John Ramsey's restaurant in Winchester a violent assault on his wife led to screams and gunfire. Officers pursued Ramsey through the city as he fled via rear doors and lumber yards, later escaping. a rumor of prior licensure disputes and escapee history colors the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John Ramsey
North Market Street
Ramsey
Seabright
Hollis
Weicht
Death of a Bright Child.
Little Todd Grim, 2, son of Mr and Mrs Lyle Grim of Hagerstown, died yesterday afternoon of scarlet fever. The body was brought to the city and buried at Mt Hebron with Rev Joseph P Wilson officiating. The Grim family attended with grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Todd and their son Charles, plus relatives from the city and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Todd Grim
Lyle Grim
Hagerstown
Mt. Hebron
Joseph P. Wilson
Harry Todd
Charles
Dream rumor of railroad watchman ends with laughter
A false tale spread among railroad workers that Michael Lillis of Front Royal road crossing had lost a left leg to a noon train. He later told reporters he dreamt such a severing, and the story grew out of mishearing, while friends praised him for good spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lillis
Front Royal Road
South Kent Street
The
Star
Funeral of G. W. Bragg Draws Wide Local Attendance
The funeral in Middletown yesterday afternoon drew the largest crowd ever seen there. The choir led by the deceased sang tunes he cherished as Rev. J. R. Andrew and several pastors officiated. Winchester attendees included Chas W Hensell Dorsey Walter and Capt. Jno J Williams. A delegation from Ashby Camp with its commander attended as Bragg was a contributing member.
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G. W. Bragg
Middletown
J. R. Andrew
Dr. Bond
Thresher
Hout
Harris
M. E. Church
South
Smith
Lutheran
Everett
Episcopal
Winchester
Messrs
Chas. W
W. Hensell
Dorsey Walter
Jno. J. Williams
Ashby Camp
Nominee Yates Touted for U S Consul Post in Patras
The Senate received presidential nominations including Alonzo C. Yates of Virginia for the U S Consul at Patras Greece a posting linked to diplomatic service and regional interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Alonzo C. Yates
Virginia
United States
Patras
Greece
Fire Company Wins Land for Expanded Engine House
For years the Sarah Zane fire laddies sought more space and finally secured the rear Fairfax Avenue lot from David Fries after a committee persuaded him and his wife. The land transfer to the fire fighters will allow the engine house to be enlarged and upgraded to honor Miss Sarah Zane’s benefaction.
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Sarah Zane Fire
David Fries
Fairfax Avenue
Robt
Lt. Gray
C. A. Evans
Sarah Zane
Young Couple Wed In Hagerstown Train Ceremony
Mr Harry Kline and Miss Ritenour wed this afternoon on the C V train to Hagerstown where a local minister joined them in marriage. Kline, a trusted and popular employee at W B Bakers Sons flouring mills, and Ritenour, a Frederick county native long resident here, win warm wishes for happiness.
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Harry Kline
Miss Ritenour
C. V
Hagerstown
Mr. Kline
W. B. Baker
Frederick County
Premature Valentines Surprise Local Notables
In Horsey and Atwell's store an art gallery displays two early mailed valentines. One shows a small man with a large hat blabbing from beneath it and targets Mr Gray with quips about his council career. The other depicts a fake baseball player sent to Mr Wm Calvert. Both recipients reaction remains good humored.
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Horsey & Atwell
Gray
Council
Wm. Calvert
Cloudiness and Rain Expected Tonight Warmer Thursday
Weather update notes increasing clouds and rain this evening with a warmer day projected for Thursday. Wheat prices hold at 91 cents today.
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Seabright and Hollis
Bragg
Sarah Zane Fire Company
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