Saloon bartender acquitted in Byrd liquor case
Holly McCoy a bartender for Perry Purcell was acquitted in the Corporation Court before Judge William M. Atkinson of selling intoxicants to persons under liquor influence. The case against McCoy originated after Sam Slicknd and Henry Haines were alleged to be intoxicated. Jurors found no violation after arguments by James P. Reardon and Harry R. Kern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly McCoy
Perry Purcell
North Market Street
Corporation Court
Wiliam M. Atkinson
McCoy
Sam Slicknd
Henry Haines
Lquor
Co.w. ‘Wilson
Purcell
James P. Reardon
Commonwealth
Harry R. Kern
E. J. Evans
Messrs
W. E., Barr
J. C. Fries
J. F. Gray
Accident at Handley Library injures teamster and wagon
A heavily loaded wagon drawn by mules backed against the Handley Library and tipped into the cellar. Strenuous effort kept the mules on their feet and the wagon was later hauled out. The teamster aboard one mule narrowly escaped serious injury or death if the animals had fallen into the cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
Harmer visit highlights Harrisonburg improvements
Mr and Mrs Stanley E Harmer of Winchester visited Harrisonburg yesterday with the Mystic Shrine and were guests of Mr and Mrs Albert M Loewenbach. Harmer, a former Baltimore and Ohio railroad man on the Valley run, had not been in Harrisonburg since the Southern took charge in 1896 and was impressed by the town’s improvements observed during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley E. Harmer
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Albert M. Loewenbach
Harmer
Southern
Combined Automobile And Stage Line Notice
Mrs Frank Robinson traveled to Charles Town West Virginia to join Mr Robinson who is managing a new ice plant in that city. Evans Hotel office advertises special care for telephone calls orders and small parcels from M F Castleman and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans Hotel
M. F. Castleman
Frank Robinson
Charles Town
W. Va
Mr. Robinson
T. P. Conmer Promotes Jug Trade and Team Deal
The notice highlights T. P. Conmer pushing a broad jug trade and Fugitt's Livery offering a good team deal at 20 to 1 end of day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fugitt
Eod
Rev William Huggleston laid to rest in Mount Hebron Cemetery
The funeral of Rev William George Huggleston oldest Baltimore conference minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South was held at Grace Church Winchester with brief addresses by multiple ministers. The burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery followed a service in Grace Church and a large turnout from Middletown and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William George Huggleston
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Middletown
Mount ’Hebron
Winchester
Beggleston
Nestor
Grace Church
George T. Tyler
J. H Dulany
Gaithersburg
Carlton D. Harris
T. G. Nevitt
Edinburg
A. H. Light
Front Royal
D.H. Kern
A Knnox
Strasburg
C. L. Potter
C.W. Mark
J. P. Hyde
Messrs
James I. Larrick
James W. Rhodes
Bright Little Girl Improves After New York Treatment
Advices from Winchester report that little Miss Esther Norton daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo F Norton of the city has greatly improved after being taken to New York for treatment. Mrs Norton and the child are staying with her brother Dr William F Greene a Mount Vernon NY physician, and they plan to return to the Berkshire Hills for summer care by specialists. The Norton family and Winchester friends hope for a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Esther Norton
Geo. F. Norton
New York
Miss Norton
Postponed sale at I H Faulkner stand continues
The I H Faulkner Stock of Merchandise sale is postponed but extended for a short time. Despite satisfactory sales a large remaining stock will be shipped to Frederick MD, so the special sale persists at the Faulkner stand with very low prices on drygoods notions shoes hats and more. Call early for bargains before stock runs out.
For Rent Second Floor Flat at 4 North Main Street
Henry Baetjer reports a second floor flat for rent at No 4 North Main Street Winchester Virginia. Property listed by Jones and Jolliffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones & Jolliffe
Winchester
North Main Street
Henry Baetjer
Mrs Mary Eddy Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Mary Eddy widow of William Newton Eddy and daughter of Benjamin Williams died at 337 North Main Street at 9 pm Monday after a three month illness that culminated in apoplexy. She was 74 years old and survived by a daughter Mrs Luther H McKinster of Winchester a brother James W Williams a sister Mrs William E B Reid of Boyce Clarke County two grandsons Eddy M Cunningham of Fresno California and ge J Cunningham of Pocahontas Virginia and a great granddaughter Dorothy Cunningham. The funeral will be at 2 pm Wednesday at her residence with Rev D H Kern of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South officiating. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary BE. Eddy
William Newton Eddy
Benjamin Wilams
North Mainn Street
Eddy
Winchester
James W. Williams
William EB. Reid
Boyce
Clarke
County
Eddy M. Cunningham
Fresno
Cal
Ge J. Cunningham
Pocaho
Dorothy Cunningham
Entertained the Bride and Groom in Brucetown Va
Brucetown Va April 28 Mr and Mrs S J Swiniley entertained many friends at a long dinner honoring the sixth anniversary of their daughter’s marriage to William Jobe. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clendenning and Mr and Mrs S J Swimsey Jr recently married. Several locals are ill or leaving for Crozet Va and North Carolina. Haddox Lodge I O O F plans May 1 anniversary banquet with an prepared program for invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetown
S. J. Swiniley
William Jobe
Clendenning
S. J. Swimsey, Jr
E. Swimley
Bishop
North Carolina
W. W. Tanquary, Jr
Raleigh Jones
Mary Jones
Haddox Lodge
M. S. Tanquary
Emily Pierce
Services At Capon Bridge Observe Extension Fund Day
All Capon Bridge appointments unite for services on May 10 to observe the Church Extension Law Fund Day as ordered by the Board of Extension at the last annual conference. The service will be held in Capon Bridge from 10 to 12 with a special program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capon Bridge
Church ‘Extension
Board of Extension
Whitacre News Notes Local Visits and Arrivals
Mirg J. H W Vaulkner and his grandson from Winchester stay with Mrs Massive Maga at Reynolds Store and visit Lydia Dolan. Rev L C Messick returns to work after a Saturday arrival, wife staying due to her father’s illness and impending death. Mr H E Oates and wife from Capon Bridge visit Mrs Elizabeth Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Oatés
Capon Bridge
Elizabeth Carpenter
Mrs Carry Nation Sparks Mixed Reactions At Auditorium
A local report quotes readers criticizing Mrs Carry Nation's Sunday address on morality. Several echo doubts about her claims that most men are immoral and condemn her provocative language. Nation spoke impromptu in front of Hotel Evans before departing yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carry Nation
Kansas
Woodstock Nag A Money Maker
Mr A C Helmick of Thomas West Virginia bought the black Percheron stallion Black Tom from George R Geary for 500. Previously Geary sold Buster roan pacing stallion to Robert Holtzman New Market for 125, then Holtzman sold him to Lewis Miller who shipped to Pennsylvania for 400. Buster later sold to his present owner for 1000 who has refused 2000 for the roan stallion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Helmick
Thomas
W. Va
George R. Geary
Tom
Mrr
Geary
Buster
iMir
Robert Holtzman
New Market
Pennsylvania
Woodstock
Mystic Shrine Delegation Returns After Harrisonburg Banquet
Messrs. H. C. Sheetz C. L. Robinson Harry Wingfield and J. N. Good were the only Shrine members to return to Winchester this morning from Harrisonburg where the Acea Temple of Richmond led an Arab patrol guiding 40 novices across the desert last night. Shriners say the Harrisonburg banquet at the Kavanaugh was superb and left attendees wanting more camels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Sheetz
C. L. Robinson
Harry Wingfield
J. N. Good
Mystic Shrine
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Acea Temple
Richmond
Desert
Kavanaugh
Mrs Spangler Seriously Ill In Ohio Travel
Mrs Spangler is seriously ill prompting Mrs D H Bragonier to travel to Zanesville Ohio after a message stating the serious needs of her only daughter Mrs Mary Spangler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Bragonier
Zanesville
Ohio
Mary Spangler
For Sale Apple Orchard in Bearing
Call for page owner seeking offers for an apple orchard in bearing. Interested buyers should contact the undersigned to arrange a viewing or discuss terms.
Beautiful music at Christ Church concert charms crowd
An organ recital at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church featured Miss Estie G Main directing with Mrs L D McCurdy of Marvinsburg as soloist. The program included Handel Xerxes pieces and arias from Creation and Messiah with strong soprano solos, displaying the organ and singers’ refined skill and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Estie G. Main
Mirs. L. D. McCurdy
Marvinsburg
Mallenge
Miss Main
Christ Church
Hiamde
Messiah
Xerxes
Handel W Whitney
Creation
Fredericksburg Campaigners Ramp Up Ahead of May Sixth Vote
The local option drive in Fredericksburg gains momentum with under a week to go until the election on Tuesday May 6. Rev J D Mic Allister addressed a large crowd in the public park and Rev Dr James Cannon spoke to a big Courthouse audience. Richard B Byrd of Winchester is slated to speak at an open air gathering in the public park next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
J. D. MicAllister
James Cannon
Richard B. Byrd
Wim~ Cheater
Odd Fellows Celebrate Anniversary Evening at Haddox Hall
Madison Lodge No 6 I O O F plans a birthday event with a musical and literary program at Haddox hall North Main street. Rev EB Nor ten pastor of Winchester first Baptist Church and past grand master of Virginia Odd Fellows will deliver an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Lodge
Odd Fellowship
United States
Haddox Hall
North Main Street
EB. EB. Northen
First Baptist Church of
Winchester
Grad Lodge of
Odd Fellows of
Virginia
Smashup At the Greck Restaurant on North Main Street
Police report a brick or stone shattered a plate glass window of a Greek restaurant on North Main Street late last night. A well known young man dining there narrowly avoided injury as the missile struck near him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Taneki
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The
T. P. Conmer
Rev. Eggleston
Mary Eddy
Charles L. Kackley
Hampshire
George B Oswald
Madison County
Charles L.rackley
Hampshire County
Martinsburg
Mr. Kackley
Oswald
George B. Oswald
Washington County
Maryland
Hagerstown
Hotel Baldwin
Lutheran Church
Freder
James Chapman Eastham
Huntington
Miners’ Hospital
Welch
Eastham
Charles F. Hicks
West Virginia
Byrd Leaver
Culpeper
Via
Lewis Richards
Roanoke
Charles Smithey
Mrs. Nation
Aptt
Mrs. McCurdy
the Odd Fellows
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