Divine Healer Tries for Million-Dollar Cure in New York
Charles B Rouss hosts a grand prize challenge offering a million dollars to restore his sight. Atlanta healer Miller arrives, promising cures without faith in prayers. Rouss tests a substitute, John F Martin, who endures hours of alleged treatments with unclear results.
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Charles Broadway Rouss
New York
Miller
Atlanta
Mr. Rouss
Rouss
Reuss
John F. Martin
Spring Street
Martin
Horatius
Martin Faces Ninth Trial of Hope and Fear
Martin endures religious rituals and medical manipulations with little confidence in success. He accepts that nine visits may be needed for a cure, yet he remains wary and doubtful about any real improvement. Mil ler urges patience despite slim prospects.
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Martin
Miller
Dispute over fares ends with passengers set off near town
A group of colored people visiting a church festival rides home from Stephens City in a team and vehicle driven by Rodney Gray who also collects fares. On the return trip near Kernstown he insists on payment and, after excuses from the riders, drops them one by one at the roadside. The procession becomes a troubled march toward town.
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Stephens City
Rodney Gray
Kernstown
Rodney
A Fine Cushion Tired Babcock Buggy Arrives
Mr S R Atwell received through Mr J Wm Miller this morning a fine cushion tired Babcock buggy. It is said to be the finest buggy in the city. This is the fourth cush ioned tired buggy and trap to be received in this city. Other gentlemen, including Warren Rice J E Baker and W H Baker, may purchase similar buggies as they gain popularity despite the price.
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S. R. Atwell
J. Wm. Miller
Messrs
Warren Rice
J. E
W. H. Baker
Early Closing Movement Spreads Among Merchants
Henry Baetjer and Company began an early closing movement by shutting their store at eight o clock last night. The trend is spreading as dry goods and other merchants are expected to follow, closing at eight o clock. Clerks welcome the change.
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Henry Baetjer & Co
Councilmen Spotted Discussing Fire Hydrant on Street Corner
A councilman and a city official were seen crouched and gesticulating on a street corner this morning in a tense scene. At first glance it resembled a crime or game, but onlookers learned they were discussing a fire hydrant issue in animated tones.
Epworth League Meeting At Market Street Church
The Epworth League monthly business and social gathering of Market street M E Church will be held tonight at 8 o clock. A varied and interesting program will be presented.
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Market’ Street
M. E. Church Epworth League
Rouss Hook & Ladder To Use Horses For Fire Truck
The Winchester fire company held a special meeting last evening chaired by M H G Willis. A carpet purchase was postponed while forty uniforms were ordered from Pettibone Brothers Co Cincinnati. The board decided to employ horses to pull the fire truck, supplied by Wrights livery stable, a novel departure for the department.
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Rouss Hook & Ladder Company
M. H. G. Willis
Pettibone Brothers & Co
Cincinnati
Wright
Winchester Fire Department
Fire Department
Unseasonable June Cold Delays Plant Growth
Unusually cool June weather slows vegetation growth as temperatures drop into the upper 50s. Residents note jackets and wraps are common while at 8 am the thermometer reads 57 degrees.
Finance Committee Progress on Convention Subscriptions
The Firemen's Association Finance Committee reports continued success in collecting subscribed funds toward the convention. Subscribers have responded liberally and the committee hopes this support will persist.
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Firemen’s Association
South End Hose Company Admits Four New Members
The regular monthly meeting of the South End Hose Company was held in their quarters last evening. Four candidates were admitted to membership. Building work progresses as rapidly as possible.
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South End Hose Company
Winchester Wheel Club to Hold Medal Race Next Friday
The racing committee met last night and Lindsay Leafe challenged Louis J Barr for the club medal. The event is set for next Friday on the Fair Ground track with some boys considering a century run.
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Winchester Wheel Club
Lindsay Leafe
Louis J. Barr
Firemen to attend July Convention from Front Royal Virginia
The Relief Fire Co. No. 1 of Front Royal Virginia has accepted the invitation and will attend the Firemen's Convention here in July. They will bring a band and participate in the two hose races.
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Relief Fire Co., No. 1
Front Royal
Virginia
Weather Indications Showers Then Fair Weather
The forecast shows showers followed by clear skies and cooler conditions. Temperatures remain cool with a gradual warming trend expected by midweek.
Ashby Guard and Turner Ashby Camp Plan Martinsburg Fete Visit
At a weekly meeting the Ashby Guard accepted an invitation to the Boydville lawn fete in Martinsburg on June 15. Turner Ashby Camp also agreed to attend and both groups appointed committees to arrange with the C. V. A. R. Excursion plans may bring many friends from the two cities if all details are settled.
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Ashby Guard
Boydville
Martinsburg
Turner Ashby
Death of Mrs. S. J. Love at age eighty in Kansas City
Dr. W. S. Love reports the death of his mother Mrs. S. J. Love at age eighty. She passed away shortly after midnight at her daughter Mrs. R. E. Bainbridge’s home in Kansas City Missouri. Dr. Love departed at 2:35 PM to attend the funeral likely returning by Saturday.
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W. S. Love
S. J. Love
R. E. Bainbridge
Kansas City
Pennsylvania judge finds inheritance tax on Handley estate unconstitutional
Judge Hanna of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania rules an inheritance tax on the estate of the late Ju John Handley of Scranton is unconstitutional. The decision may be appealed to the U S Supreme Court, which could preserve substantial savings for the estate and its beneficiaries.
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Hanna
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
John Handley
Scranton
Supreme Court of the United States
Circuit Court Session Clears Docket Continues Cases
Judge Harrison reviewed the equity docket in Circuit Court this morning. A number of cases were continued and some passed. Tomorrow his honor will hear arguments in the jury cases that have been set for trial.
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Harrison
Chancery
Circuit Court
Rose Lees Hardy Graduates From Local School
Miss Rose Lees Hardy of this city is among graduates at Mrs. Hailman's Training School Washington. Commencement exercises will be Thursday evening at St Stephen's Parish Hall Washington.
Frederick County Board of Supervisors Sets Final Meeting
The Board of Supervisors of Frederick County will meet Friday at 10 o clock in the county clerk office. Persons with claims should present them for payment before the day. This is the last meeting of the present board.
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Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Largest strawberries shown by John Solenberger
Mr. John Solenberger displayed some of the largest berries seen this season. The fruit were grown on his lower farm and gathered with notable size and color.
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John
Solenberger
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Epworth League
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