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February 28, 1903
Martinsburg Herald
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
David Downin of Hagerstown won a $200 horse and rubber-tired buggy in a raffle by W. R. Neibert, with 1,500 tickets sold locally and in nearby cities; drawing held Saturday at Hotel Hamilton.
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WON $200 TEAM.
David Downin Lucky Winner of Horse and Rubber Tired Vehicle.
The drawing for the horse and rubber tired buggy disposed of by W. R. Neibert took place Saturday afternoon in the billiard room at Hotel Hamilton, Hagerstown, and was conducted in the presence of a crowd. The outfit was won by David Downin, of that city, who held No. 41. The judges were Messrs. D. I. Binkley, Ira Hays and J. T. Briscoe. The team is valued at $200. The horse is a brown trotter and a good driver. Mr. Neibert sold 1,500 chances in the team. There were a number of chances sold in this city. They being sold at the hotels and barber shops throughout the city.
David Downin Lucky Winner of Horse and Rubber Tired Vehicle.
The drawing for the horse and rubber tired buggy disposed of by W. R. Neibert took place Saturday afternoon in the billiard room at Hotel Hamilton, Hagerstown, and was conducted in the presence of a crowd. The outfit was won by David Downin, of that city, who held No. 41. The judges were Messrs. D. I. Binkley, Ira Hays and J. T. Briscoe. The team is valued at $200. The horse is a brown trotter and a good driver. Mr. Neibert sold 1,500 chances in the team. There were a number of chances sold in this city. They being sold at the hotels and barber shops throughout the city.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Horse Raffle
Lucky Winner
Buggy Drawing
Hagerstown Event
What entities or persons were involved?
David Downin
W. R. Neibert
D. I. Binkley
Ira Hays
J. T. Briscoe
Where did it happen?
Hagerstown, Hotel Hamilton Billiard Room
Story Details
Key Persons
David Downin
W. R. Neibert
D. I. Binkley
Ira Hays
J. T. Briscoe
Location
Hagerstown, Hotel Hamilton Billiard Room
Event Date
Saturday Afternoon
Story Details
David Downin won a horse and rubber-tired buggy valued at $200 in a drawing organized by W. R. Neibert, with 1,500 chances sold, conducted in the presence of a crowd and judges.