Death of West Virginia State Senator Hyde at Piedmont
Hon. Peter S. Hyde, state senator and prominent West Virginia politician, died suddenly at the Taylor House in Piedmont from oedema of the lungs likely due to a pulmonary embolism. He was 61, had come to visit friends and attend to land business, and collapsed entering the hotel after remarking he felt very ill. His wife and four children survive, with funeral arrangements to Piedmont.
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Peter S. Hyde
West Virginia
Taylor House
W. S. Love
Hyde
J. P. Hyde
The
Valley Female College
Mr. Moore
Piedmont
H.S. Hyde
Martinsburg
Charleston
Lewisburg
Wichester
Washington
Dr. Hyde
the Valley Female College
Elsie Hyde
R. M. Cartmell
Joseph Wright, Jr
Senator Hyde
Jacob Danner
Geo
Stanley
Bettie
Ensie
H. 8. Hyde
Messrs. H. 8. Richardson
J. N. Bell
Keyser
C. V. and
Epworth League Entertainment Delight at Market Street Church
A Junior Epworth League event at Market Street M E Church attracted a large, enthusiastic audience hosted by Miss Blanche Diffenderfer and Miss Etta Grim. Girls served as waiters, and proceeds from the evening supported league activities.
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League
Annie Leafe
Eliza Diffenderfer
Lizzie Kern
M. M. Lynch
Louise Garton
John Barr
Elsie Barr
Arthur Leaf
Harrisonburg youths complete 68 mile relay to city
Two young men from Harrisonburg biked to this city in five hours for a relay race. Cyclometers showed a distance of 68 miles and the ride was completed this morning.
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Harrisonburg
Water pumped by Reuss system reaches millions last month
About 2.5 million gallons of water were pumped by the engines of the Reuss water system in the previous month, reflecting continued operational output and capacity.
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Reuss
Injured by a Live Wire in Baltimore
Mr. Harry Hyde son of Rev. Dr. J. P. Hyde of this city narrowly escaped death in Baltimore when a live electric wire hung seven to eight feet above a sidewalk. An umbrella handle struck the wire sending a strong current into his body. He lost consciousness but was revived after physicians worked to save him and is now recovering.
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Harry Hyde
J. P. Hyde
Baltimore
Hyde
Mr. Hyde
Friendship Fire Co Holds May Meeting with Arch Plan Discussed
May session of the Friendship Fire Company met in their quarters with Captain James M. Haymaker presiding and a large attendance. Committees reported progress, decoration board asked to study erecting an arch at Main and Cork streets, and James Hardy William Jenkins and Lieut Adam Forney were named to study feasibility and cost. The Maryland State Fire Association trip was declined. a handful of new names joined the active roll and one candidate admitted.
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Friendship Fire Company
Jas. M. Haymaker
Firemen’s Association
Main
Cork
James Hardy
William Jenkins
Adam Forney
Maryland State Fire Association
Anapolis
Butcher's Shop Profits Up Yet Cash Drawer Empty
A noted butcher left in charge while the owner dined returned to find high profits but no money in the drawer and a large stock of fish missing from the store. The incident hints at possible theft during a dinner break.
Winchester Woman Named Sponsor for Virginia
Miss Mary Eliza Russell daughter of James B. Russell of this city was chosen sponsor for Virginia at the United Confederate Veterans reunion to be held in Nashville Tennessee in June.
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Mary Eliza Russell
James B. Russell
Virginia
United Confederate Veterans
Nashville
Fenn
Rouss Hook and Ladder Co Sets Evening Meeting
The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company announces an 8 o clock monthly session tonight. Members are expected to attend as plans and reports will be discussed.
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Rouss- Hook and Ladder Co
Sessio Fullaakeik Ee
PROMINENT VISITORS FROM FAULKNER HOUSE PARTY
A prominent house party from Boydville Martinsburg visited Wheeling today joining Senator Chas J Faulkner Mrs Faulkner Senator Bacon and Congressmen Foot and Bennett. Maud Talmage Kittie Reed Jamie Faulkner and other members attended. They were hosted at Dr W L Loves and later dined by Mrs and Mrs R E Byrd on Amherst street before returning to Martinsburg.
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Winchester
Faulkner
Boydville
Martinsburg
Chas. J. Faulkner
Bacon
Foot and Bennett
Maud Talmage
T. Dewitt Talmage
Kittie Reed
Speaker Reed
Janie Faulkner
W. L. Love
R. E. Byrd
Amherst Street
Valley League formation inches toward opening day
Base-ball notes report Reservoir Park nearing completion with ground swept fencing installed and grand stand work starting. Valley clubs will meet in Edinburg next Saturday week to organize the Valley League and set schedules as Edw Stone leads training for a first-class Winchester team and local support.
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Reservoir Park
Edinburg
Valley League
Edw. Stone
Winchester
Mean Man Borrows for Funeral Then Drinks Away Funds
A man borrows two dollars and sixty eight cents to cover funeral costs for his dead child and then uses the money to drink, remaining away from the house during the burial, illustrating a tale of callous, unfeeling behavior.
Union Sara Fire Company Regular Meeting Tonight
Attention to notice of a regular meeting of the Union Sara Fire Company this evening at o'clock. Important business to be transacted and a large attendance requested. Jos E Kicer, Secretary.
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Union Sara Fire Company
Jos. E. Kicer
Sec’y
The Misses Hamlin Visit Then Return Home
The Misses Hamlin of Washington who visited Hon. Holmes Conrad's residence returned to their homes this morning after their stay.
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Hamlin
Washington
Hon
Holmes Conrad
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