Bazaar draws large crowd at company hall fundraiser
A lively bazaar drew a large crowd last night, boosting the company exchequer. Young dancers, a wheel of fortune, and a band attracted attendees while James M. March dished up meals, Mr. Haddox’s cake fed the youngsters, and gifts from Frank Allen and Miss Maggie Loyster added to the event’s festive notes.
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James M. March
Wm. Duke
Harrisburg
J.P. Haddox
Frank Allen
Maggie Loyster
Sweet scented flowers delivered to grave of Charles Rouss
N G Mr T Marion Bantz received from Rev James Battle Averitt a box of violets and roses by express last evening. The flowers are to be placed on the grave of Charles H. B. Rouss in Hebron Cemetery. Bantz kept them in water overnight and placed them on the grave this morning.
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N. G
T. Marion
Bantz
Express
James Battle
Averitt
North Corolina
Charles H. B. Rouss
M Hebron
Willis Family Entertains At South Market Gathering
Mr Wm R Willis and his wife hosted a small gathering on South Market Street with Rev Jos Paris and wife George N.dlerbert and wife Mrs Ryan and son Mr Louis Bigs Care Rand Miss Hanna and Miss Lucy Ferrer among the few attendees noted in the report.
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Willis
Wm. R. Willis
South Market Street
Frederick’s city lights defend own electric plant
Mayor Yeakle writes the Hagers town Globe defending Frederick’s city owned electric light plant. He says the city lights the streets with 76 arc lights at about 20 cents per light per night and no revenue, praising the system’s performance. The Globe notes Frederick’s cost and compares Hagerstown and Winchester lamp rates and schedules.
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Aquilla’r. Yeakle
Frederick
Hagerstown Globe
Globe
Hagerstown
Powell Evans
Frederick News
Winchester
Winchester Electric Light Company
Miss Castello Enchants Benefit Audience at Court House Hall
Last night at Court House Hall Miss Bernice Castello presented a benefit program for Turner Ashby Camp Guard. The dramatic reader impressed the audience with Robin North and Old Lady in a Cafe while Romeo and Juliet and her violin pieces drew warm applause.
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Court House
Turner Ashby
Bernice Castelo
Miss Castello
Robin’ North
Romeo
Juliet
County Seeks State Turnpike Transfer and Shared Jurisdiction
Frederick County Board of Supervisors met in special session to back a Switzer bill transferring the Valley Turnpike from the state to the county within the county’s bounds and to grant concurrent jurisdiction to Winchester city and Frederick county in crimes within the city’s mile limit, challenging a prior Jordan bill in the Virginia General Assembly.
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Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Switzer
Frederick
Pike
General Assembly of Virginia
Winchester
Jordan
Beattie Home Preparations For Reuss Banquet In Upper Hall
The 62d birthday of C B Reuss will be observed by Union Fire Company with exercises. The upper hall is being prepared, with long tables set, china glass and cutlery, drapery, and decorations. A portrait of Mr Rouss overlooks the scene.
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Reuss
C. B. Reuss
Union Fire Company
Hagerstown Firemen Visit Winchester For Banquet
Hagerstown's First Hosemen Messry Alvey McCarell Jas Orodorff and Oscar Bowers traveled to Winchester on business and joined friends for the eerie bazaar last night. They plan to attend the Reuss banquet tonight representing their company.
Williams Brothers to Rebuild Woolen Factory Site
The Williams Brothers confirm rebuilding their woolen factory on the site of the burned facility. The new plant will not be in our city, located about a mile from town near Winchester, with the January fourth date noted.
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Williams Brothers
Persoan
Winchester
Accident on Shryock's dam leaves youth saved from ice
Otto Wilson of South Market Street fell through insecure ice on Shryock's dam while skating with companions. The ice cracked and Wilson fell in but his extended arms kept him from sinking as onlookers pulled him to safety. His mother grew anxious after hearing of the incident.
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Otto Wilson
South Market Street
Shryock’s Dam
Wilson
Runaway Ride Leaves McGuire Bruised but Unharmed
Runaway on a fiery horse near Noonan's stable on Braddock street ends with Mr. Ran McGuire escaping with only slight bruises. The horse bolts through Braddock, Peyton and Baker streets before crashing near Baker's warehouse. A second rider also attempted the feat but was unseated as the animal fled toward Grim's stable.
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Ran McGuire
Mazeppa
Noonan
Braddock Street
Gibbons
Peyton Street
Baker Street
Baker’s Warehouse
Friendship Remembered by Kriésdship Fire Company
The Kriésdship Fire Company placed a tri bute of brides roses on the Rouss lot in Mt. Hebron Cemetery this morning. The flowers drew admiring remarks from onlookers as Mr. Rouss, a valued friend of the boy, was honored. The gesture, though small, carried a heartfelt spirit that will endure beyond material gifts.
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Kriésdship Fire Company
Rouss
Mt. Hebron
Barrow and Siford Tie The Knot In Evening Ceremony
Charles L. Barrow and Lida E. Siford, both of Fcounty, wed Wednesday evening at the Ben Weshee venue. The couple's marriage was performed by a local minister and witnessed by family and friends.
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Charles L. Barrow
Lida E. Siford
F - County
Ben Weshee
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Beatty
Hagerstown Boys
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Siford
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