Parson Wells Outwits Hen In Court Over Snake Bite Stuff
Parson Richard Wells accused Hen Dixon of stealing a quart of snake bite remedy he bought for springtime snakes. Magistrate Wilson fines Hen $2.50 but Hen cannot pay, prompting the parson to decline paying and Hen arranging alternative payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wells
Middletown
L Drydom
Dixon
Hen
Richard
Prince Albert
Wilson
Prince de Sagan
Anna Gould
Deceased Youth Chooses Name Charles Thompson
Funeral services for Charles William McKinley Thompson son of Mrs Mary Thompson will be held at 2 PM tomorrow from John Mann Methodist Church East Cork street burial in Orrick cemetery The 16 year old boy who for years had no name chose his own identity and was known by that name His death followed consumption He leaves his mother and several siblings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles William McKinley Thompson
Mary Thompson
South Main Street
John _ Mann
Methodist
East Cork Street
Orrick Cemetery
Young Thompson
James Thompson
Winchester
Leap Year Party at Market Street Rink Tonight
The second Leap Year Party is set for Market Street Rink tonight with invitations for all. No men may skate unless invited by a lady or in men s choice. Program cards will be provided for both ladies and gents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Ashley
Virginia approves first marriage by new pastor Rev Hammond
Rev R G Hammond the United Brethren Church pastor in Winchester performs Virginia's first marriage ceremony. He unites Eva B Grimes and Ollie B Brown at the North Braddock street parsonage with few relatives present due to a recent bereavement. Hammond required court approval and a $500 bond to officiate in Virginia, having come from Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Hammond
United Brethren Church
Winchester
Virginia
North Braddock Street
Eva B. Grimes
Ephriam B. Grimes
Baltimore
South Market Street
Ollie B. Brown
Joseph T. Brown
North Main Street
Brown
Mr. Hammond
Indiana
William M. Atkinson
William M. Atkinson, of the Corpora Ficm
Hammond
Organ Recital Set at Christ Church with Miss Estie Main
The second in a series of organ recitals will be at Christ Church Protestant Episcopal on Monday April 27. Miss Estie G. Main directs with soprano solos by Mrs. W D McCurdy wife of Martinsburg West Virginia pastor, a noted Winchester musical friend. The first recital by Miss Main on the new pipe organ last winter drew wide praise and friends of the church are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Estie G. Main
Maim
W.D. McCurdy
First Baptist Church of
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Mayo of Laughland Brings Finest Singers to Winchest
The musical comedy Mayo of Laughland performs at the auditorium on April 23rd boasting a beautiful chorus and the finest singers on the American stage. Theatre-goers should not miss this attraction of the season in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo
Laughland
Tamraday
Winchester
Mrs Nation Visits Winchester Saloon Row on First Street Walk
Mrs Carry A Nation on her first Winchester visit tours the city stopping at saloons and the Auditorium. She talks with barroom managers and locals while presenting pearl and rhinestone souvenirs at The Star office. She speaks at the Auditorium last night and plans to return to Washington soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carry A. Nation
Winchester
Washington
City
Jackson to Plan Building Annex for John Kerr School
Mr. Frank H. Jackson of Washington DC was selected as architect for the John Kerr Public School annex on Cork Street adjoining the Kerr building and the Baptist Church. He will furnish plans within two weeks and start construction bids as plans are completed. The project aims to finish by the start of the next school term in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Commission
John Keer
Frank H. Jackson
Washington, D. C
Jackson
Mexit
John Kerr
Cork Street
Bartist
Mrs Taylor Gets Husband Estate
The will of the late William H Taylor has been admitted to record and his widow Mary Susan Taylor today qualified as executrix. The will in his own handwriting is brief and explicit and bequeaths all real and personal estate to his wife, names her executrix, and provides for payment of debts and funeral expenses. Dated June 30, 1893, witnessed by John W Rice and S Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H.taylor
Mary Susan Taylor
Taylor
Anil
Ina
SJ. Cooper
Laid To Rest Funeral of Mr Harry Lee Baker
The funeral for Harry Lee Baker of North Main Street was held at 2 o clock this afternoon at his late home with Rev L Potter of the Frederick circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South officiating. Attended by many town and county friends, the service featured a long cortege and numerous floral tributes. Baker, a member of Winchester Aerie No 524 Fraternal Order of Eagles, saw pallbearers from the organization: Stewart L. Mornex Vernon B. Garten Ben H. Harper Jack Davis George T. Baker and Robert P Glass. Distant attendees included Mrs Charles Pingley Mrs Joseph Strasnider of Strasburg and Mrs Isaac Keller of Walnut Springs Virginia, who came via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry _Lee Baker
North Main Street
Memorial Hospital
L. Potter
Frederick
Circuit
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Baxer
Winchester Aerie
Eagles
Stewart L. Mrornex
Vernon B. Garten
Ben H. Hareper
Jack Davis
George T. Baker
Robert P.glass
Charles Pingley
Joseph Strasnider
Strasbure
Isaac Keller
Walnut Springs
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Notice to Tax Payers on Voting Qualification
Notice to tax payers who wish to vote in the presidential election this November. Describes qualification by paying taxes on or before May 3. Signed by S M Chiles.
Anti Saloon League Invites Applicants for Support Roles
Fragmentary notice from the Anti Saloon League inviting applications from supporters of its principles. The text references the Winchester and Leas sie as related locations or groups, with unclear details about duties or deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Leas Sie
Wedding Invitations Sent for Bar nard Conrad Carson Ceremony
Invitations have been sent for the May 12 wedding of Eleanor Barnard Conrad and Adam Clarke Carson at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church in Winchester. The ceremony will be officiated by Rev. William D. Smith with a reception at the bride’s West Water Street home. The lineup includes bridesmaids from Winchester and Washington and many notable attendees. The couple will honeymoon in New York and sail June 10 for Manila, where Carson will serve on the Philippine Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Barnard Conrad
Daniel B. Conrad
L. Conrad
Winchester
Aes Adam Clarke Carson
Philippine Supreme Court
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
West Water Street
Christchurch
William D. Smith
Elizabeth Whiting Cod
Evy Tucker McGuire
Frances Peston Page
Augusta Conrad
Lucoide Weems
Jeanie, Strother
Elizabetth L. Worthington
Ofshington
Poof Newwis
Stuart McGuire
Richmond
Richard Evelyn* Byrd, Jr
New York
Jodge
Carson
San Francisco
Manila
Carlson
Asto
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Elect Delegates for the Reunion at Gen Ashby Camp
The Ashby Camp of United Confederate Veterans votes on delegates and alternates for the reunion in Birmingham. Divisions issue orders. camps may send delegates based on active members with dues paid. Virginia headquarters will register Confederate soldiers upon arrival at Hotel Hillman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turmer
Ashby
Erate
W. Boyd
Stith Petersbore
Birmingham
Divisionlec
Emd
Union
Virginia
Birmin
Hillman
Virginiea
Motel Hillman
Royal Arcanum Meeting Attended by McCormac
Mr A B McCormac served as official representative of the Mairflax Council at the twenty sixth grand council session in Virginia. Reports from Richmond indicate about 167 subordinate councils represented and 60 members added this year. Howard G Avery of Norfolk presided as the meeting opened with brand Regen. Avery is noted for recent Winchester visit and Fairfax County discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. McCormac
Norfolk
MM. Avers
Winchester
Anel
Art
Bananet
Fairfax
Couns
Inn
Mr. McCormac
Thirty Years At Memorial Church
Rev. Dr. William M. Damen marks his thirtieth anniversary as rector of Memorial Episcopal Church in Baltimore. The article notes his connections in Winchester and Ossining, and compares his appearance to Prince Edward of Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Church
William M. Damen
Baltimore
Norfolk
Oral Church Times
Dame
Winchester
Nebrom
Christ Church
Ossining
Kivive Edward
Great Britain
A GOOD TIME to wire for electric lights
A brief urging readers to wire homes during spring cleaning with electric lighting. It promises economical, low effort wiring and suggests contacting the Electric Company for planning and cost estimates. The notice also mentions Stella Marker returning from a visit to her uncle, and a Mr Pamela Ramer in Charles Town, W V.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Marker
Pamiel Ramer
Charles Town
Special notice on discharge and stage line fare
Damaged OCR text reports that W. N. Lewis was discharged from service of the Winchester Blue Mountain State Line owned by Maurice F. Castleman. It notes future travel and free passage at times, with claims of continuous rumors. Names Maurice Castleman appear with dates and references to a wagon route and public travel pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Lewis
Winchester
Berriville
Bluemont
Maurice
F. Castleman
New Chacmbs
Castleman
Lewis
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Kansas
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STAR
Shenandoah
Hotel Evans
Hiable
Nation
Mr. Jackson
Chiles
Adam C. Carson
Royal Arcanum
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