First Hot Fight in Cuba Near Santiago de Cuba
Advices say a dawn clash five miles from Santiago pitted under 1,000 American cavalry against about 2,000 Spanish riders in the thickets. American losses were 12 killed and 50 wounded, with Captain A. K. Capron among the dead. The United States flag rose atop the Altares mountains as the army advances toward Santiago, with a second expedition from Tampa planned to garrison the city after capture.
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Santiago de Cuba
A. K. Capron
Hamilton Fish Jr
United States
Altares
Basquiri
Santiago
Gercia
Rabbi
Tampa
Washington
Miles
Porto Rico
Havana
Madrid
Sampson
Navy Department
Cutenant Hobson
Merrimac
Morro Castle
Recruits From Berryville Headed to Camp Cuba Libre
The 11 44 B and O train carried one Winchester recruit and five Berryville applicants for the Seventh Army Corps. Jamin Melton will sign mustering papers and join. Five Berryville men Dr Allan Dortch Duncan Milton Marshall Milton Walter Berr H H M Stephenson travel for examination in Woodstock and, if passed, depart for Camp Cuba Libre.
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Winchester
Berryville
Seventh Army Corps
Jamin Melton
Volunteer Corps
Pene
Arshall Milton
Baltimore
Holly Stephenson
Lee
Allan Dortch
Duncan
Marshall Milton
Walter Berr
H. H. M. Stephenson
Woodstock
Cuba Libre
Morton Marries in Quiet Nuptials at Bride’s Home
Mr George H L Morton of Cobbs Ferry New York marries Miss Emma Vail Case of Plainfield New Jersey at the bride’s residence. The ceremony was small due to the bride’s father’s recent death, attended only by close relatives. Morton, treasurer of the New York Pennsylvania Brick Tile and Terra Cotta Company, was born in Brazil where his missionary father served. He studied at Winchester Academy and stayed with Mrs. John N Bell, his aunt, during his youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. L. Morton
Cobb’s Ferry
N. Y
Emma Vail Case
Plainfield
N. J
Morton
New York & Pennsylvania Brick, Tile & Terra Cotta Company
Winchester
Mr Byrd Recovers from Arm Injury After Rumor
Casual remark by Dr. W S Love about a severed arm was misunderstood. Mr. R E Byrd suffered a compound fracture last Tuesday night and remains at rest with his condition improving despite unfounded reports of amputation.
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W. S. Love
R. E. Byrd
Byrd
Striking Coincidence Of Two Broken Legs
Mr Chas Funkhouser of Clarke visits town and recovers from a broken leg. He meets Mr William Snider who is also recovering from a leg fracture. Both incidents occurred while driving near streams on nearby roads and were treated by Dr Love.
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Chas, Funkhouser
Clarke
Mr. Funkhouser
Wm. Snider
Mr. Snider
Berryville Pike
Funkhouser
Private Dovell among the fight near Santiago de Cuba
Private Charles Dovell of the Seventeenth Ohio Infantry U S A fought near Santiago de Cuba Friday morning. A crack shot, he won the Columbus marksman medal in a 640 man tournament two years ago. His brothers Frank and Harper Dovell and his parents in Luray await news.
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Santiago de Cuba
Charles Dovell
Seventeenth Ohio Infantry
U.S. A
Frank
Harper Dovell
Young Dovell
Columbus
Ohio
Luray
Santiago
Alleged Wife Beater Released After Bond Secured
Henry Unger, jailed on an accusation of assaulting his wife with intent to kill, was released this morning after his brother Law posted bond to satisfy the default and the six day jail sentence.
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Henry Unger
Law
Unger
Exemplary Soldier Boy Sends Most Time Cash Home
A Winchester Co. A volunteer Homer L. Brown earned 9.88 for services through May 31 and immediately sent 8 to his father Luther Brown of East Leicester Street. A local observer notes Brown is one of many, praising his parents.
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Winchester
Co. A
Homer L. Brown
Luther Brown
East Leicester Street
Homer Brown
Winchester Soldiers at Camp Cuba Libre Write Home
Paymaster's visit to Camp Cuba Libre near Jacksonville increases letters to Winchester relatives. Rainy season brings daily showers. Soldiers long to fight with the Seventh Corps and invade Cuba. Uniforms issued include blouse shirt trousers shoes campaign hat socks and underwear. Relatives eagerly await news on the Winchester boys' progress in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba Libre
Jacksonville
Winchester
Cuba
Seventh Corps
Winchester Boys
Cacapelgn
Widow's Friend Encampment elects officers in Madison Lodge
The Widow's Friend Encampment No. 2 of the IOOF held a well attended meeting at Madison Lodge No. 6. Officers for the term elected include J. P. Haddox chief patriarch Richard L. Gray senior warden J E Padgett high priest Jos W Leafe treasurer S R Atwell scribe Robert L Gray junior warden P C P Jos E Kiger deputy grand of the grand encampment. The order shows growing interest within its first year.
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Madison Lodge
L .O
J. P. Haddox
Richard L. Gray
J. E. Padgett
Jos. W. Leafe
S. R. Atwell
Robert L. Gray
P. C. P. Jos
E. Kiger
Uch
Death of Mr Gardiner at White Post
George Gardiner a well known farmer aged 74 died at his White Post home last night. He was father to M. Gardiner a White Post merchant and Mrs. Chas Funkhouser of nearby, with another son surviving. Funeral from the house tomorrow at 9 am, body to be moved to this city and buried in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Rev J Thresher of Stephens City to officiate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gardiner
White Post
M. Gardiner
Chas. E. Funkhouser
Mt. Hebron
Rev
J. ©. Thresher
Stephens City
Getting Ready for Additional Revenue
Mr. Minor Botts Lewis the Har risonburg internal revenue collector visits to inform business men about the new War Revenue Bill. Cooper Bros Baker Co H J Evans Co Worthington Tobacco Co and other leading firms will pay extra revenue on cigars tobacco and snuff over 1000 pounds stamped since April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minor Botts Lewis
Harrisonburg
Internal Revenue
Cooper Bros
Baker & Co
H. J. Evans &Co
Worthington Tobacco Co
Sacred Heart Picnic Set for July at Eisher’s Hill
The Sunday School of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church will host a picnic at Eisher's Hill on July 16. Trains will operate from Harpers Ferry Winchester Front Royal and Harrisonburg to the event.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Eisher’s Hill
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Front Royal
Harrisonburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Morton
MR. Byrd
Private Dovell
Camp Cuba Libre
MR. Gardiner
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