Firemen's Bazaar Draws Record Attendance and Veterans Honor
The Union Bazaar attracted the largest turnout yet with lively sales at the fancy table and dancing acts. Turner Ashby Camp veterans marched from Court House Avenue to the Rouss Engine House, where Comrade Charles Broadway Rouss was honored with resolutions and a shared banquet. Ladies Auxiliary and local merchants supported the event, with gifts including a gold watch chain and alarm clock.
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Union
Turner Ashby
Court House Avenue
Main
Piccadilly
Braddock
Bradock
Rouss Engine House
Rouss
Enjoyable Reception at Kernstown Homestead
A reception for Julius W. Richard and bride was held at Jacob Crisman’s Kernstown area residence. The event drew a large, jovial crowd with music, games, and ample refreshments provided by the host and family. Guests included many friends and relatives in attendance. Minnie and Bessie Keller later hosted a music filled party on North Main Street with vocal and instrumental selections and dancing.
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Julius W. Richard
Jacob Crisman
Kernstown
J. W. Richard
S. Carson Keyser
Preston Pifer
Grace Miller
Georgia McLeod
Nona Peery
Bessie Ebersole
Maggie Hanshall
Lizzie Wright
Annie Pifer
Lizzie
Minnie Keyser
Katie Grabill
Carrie
Ella Smith
Ada Whisson
Vernie White
Maggie Orisman
Messrs
Harvey Canter
Lucien Hockman
William Pifer
Eugene Ward
Clark
Arch Smith
Hugh Graves
Elwood Previtt
John Hanshall
I. N. Good
John Crisman
Harry Keckley
Ruel Ebersole
Elmer Keyser
John I. Sloat
Minnie
Bessie Keller
North Main Street
Tea Honoring Miss Clara Criser At Mrs Hardy's Home
Mrs Clarence Hardy hosted a delightful tea Thursday evening in honor of her cousin Miss Clara Criser of Keyser West Virginia. Attending were Miss Lizzie Striker Lula Violet Mary Hardy and Messrs Fred Striker and Harry Keckley.
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Clarence Hardy
Clara Criser
Keyser
W.va
Lizzie Striker
Lula Violet
Mary Hardy
Fred Striker
Harry Keckley
Running on Over Time at Lewis Jones Knitting Company
The Lewis Jones Knitting Company is pushed to run late to fulfill a large order received yesterday evidence of strong demand for their goods.
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Lewis Jones Knitting Company
Farmer cuts foot with axe on Cedar Creek grade
A. B. Richards, a well known farmer living on the Cedar Creek grade, cut his foot with an axe a few days since, receiving a painful wound.
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A. B. Richards
Cedar Creek
Corder Sentenced To Six Months For Assault And Battery
Warren Corder pleaded guilty in Corporation Court to assault and battery. The jury found him not guilty of a felony but guilty of the lesser charge and sentenced him to six months in the city jail. He had previously assaulted Chief Seabright during an attempted arrest last month.
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Warren Corder
Corporation Court
Corder
Seabright
Market Street
Chief Seabright
Altercation in Market Street Ends With Fine and Jail
The quiet north Market street was disrupted by a quarrel between Henry McCamey and Cora Ailstock. They argued near Siler's saloon with insults and threats, she alleging he drew a black jack. Justice Hodgson fined McCamey one dollar plus costs and jailed him ten days.
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North Market Street
Henry McCamey
Cora Ailstock
Siler
Cora
Nelson property sale near Kernstown postponed to next Wednesday
Real estate sale of the Nelson property near Kernstown was postponed from today to next Wednesday. The auction began at the Court House at noon with the top bid reported as 38.50 dollars per acre.
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Nelson
Kernstown
Court House
Weather Update: Threatening Snow Likely to Clear Sunday
Forecast warns of threatening and accumulating snow with brief disruption. Clearing expected Sunday afternoon followed by warmer conditions and light winds across the region.
Reverend KE. B. Jackson Preaches on Life Success
Rev. KE. B. Jackson will preach tomorrow night on how to be successful in life. All are invited to attend.
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KE. B. Jackson
Local residents and visitors noted in town events
The latest local events list numerous residents and visitors in town, with updates on illness, travel, and social visits. Names include Miss Clara Jones, Mr Fred Grim, I W Russell, W P Williams, Mrs Charles Patton, Miss Emily Funsten, G F Knight, B T Holliday, Oscar Kreier, James B Russell, J L Sommers, Sallie Stine, Rev Joseph P Wilson, William Gratchen, Brokenstone street work, Dearhart, Wickham Byrd, Harrison Cherry, Miss Cora Lamp, R A Henderson, J E Boyd, R E Buck, Mrs Thomas Mesmer, Thomas pamee, Miss Nannie Williams, and Rev Dn. a. of Millcre, with various trips to Philadelphia, Washington, Hagerstown, Martinsburg, Altoona, and other points noted.
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Clara Jones
Fred Grim
Charlestown
I. W. Russell
Millwood
W. P. Williams
Capon Road
Charles Patton
Near Round Hill
Emily Funsten
G. F. Knight
B. T. Holliday
Oscar
Ged W. Kreier
James B. Russell
Philadelphia
J. L. Sommers
Berry
Sallie Stine
Woodstock
Joseph P. Wilson
William Gratchen
Brokenstone
Dearhart
Baltimore
Wickham Byrd
Harrison Cherry
Bellwood
Taylor
Cora Lamp
Coun
Martins Ig
R. A. Henderson
Mr. Cherry
Altoona
J. E. Boyd
R. E. Buck
Martinsburg
Thomas Mesmer
Washington
Thomas Pamee
G. A
Hagerstown
Nannie Williams
Stock
Lizzie Wright
H. Hansbrough
Front Royal
Mile, Pa
W. J. Seabrook
Enos Bowers
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Firemen’s Bazaar
Geo. H. Kinzel
G. Frank Baker
Harry L. Wood
J. P. Sartelle
M. T. Reed
Bennett Hilliard
J. W. Hilliard
Conway & Wilson
Sige
Samuel E. Levin
M. T. Braman
Boston
Samuel Feinburg
New York
Porice Court
Weather Report
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