Winchester Board Elects John Kerr Teacher After Deadlock
The Winchester School Board finally elected a teacher for John Kerr Public Schools after multiple ballots following the resignation of Mrs Green. Miss Nannie Walter and Miss Edla Gibson led initial contenders, with further meetings exploring an added classroom and a Valley Business College scholarship tied to competitive exams for all John Kerr students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edla Gibson
John Kerr Public Schools
Council Chamber
The
Valley Business College
John Kerr
J. C. van Fossen
Prof
Cool
Anna Hobson
Winchester
Stranded Man Helped Home From Baltimore Depot
A man named G. W. Krekley near Baltimore and Ohio depot learned his wife was dying in Edinburg Virginia after buying a train ticket. Fellow travelers lent money to cover fare and his dinner, aiding his journey to Edinburg to reach his wife.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Edinburg
G. W. Krekley
Somerset Pa
Wincheater
Meeting of Candy Company Directors in Baltimore
Captain George W. Kurtz traveled to Baltimore for a Board of Directors meeting of the Headley Chocolate Company. The firm, organized by Frank Headley, has recently opened a modern plant and expanded its facilities. The company’s confections are proving popular and the business aims to become a leading Baltimore industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Kurtz
Baltimore
Young friends host Mamie Strickler at Mills and gardens
Miss Mamie Strickler and friends held an evening picnic and lawn social at Mr. F Hoffman's home in Mills. The event followed a lawn lunch and a yard party at Red Bud. Strickler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Strickler near Winchester, has trained in Garfield Hospital and Lee Hospital programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Strickler
Mills
F Hoffman
Stening
Red Bud
Miss Strickler
Ashby Camp Hear Paper On McNeil Raid Narrative
The Ashby Camp weekly session led by Lieutenant-Commander George W Kurz heard a detailed reading of a narrative about Lieutenant McNeil's raid into Cumberland Maryland. The account describes capturing Generals Cook and Kelley from their beds and guiding prisoners back to Confederate lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
George W. Kurz
P. W. Boyd
McNeil
Cumberland
Cook
Kelley
John McCoy
McCoy
Smith
Illness darkens home as James Cain worsens
James Cain, son of Joshua Cain, is in critical condition at his east Cecil street home. Fears for his recovery rise after a markedly worse morning, following prior illness noted in The Star.
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James Cain
Joshua Cain
Star
East Cecil Street
Cain
Martinsburg Baseball Team to Meet Winchester Outfit Soon
The Martinsburg World reports an upcoming baseball game against Winchester. The Winchester team has been defunct for years, making identification of successors or current status difficult.
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The
Martinsburg World
Winchester
Visiting His 614 Home
Reverend Townsend of Maryland was a guest of Mrs. Amelia Evans on Saturday and is now visiting with his family at the home of Charles K. Weaver in Stephens City.
Illness Ties Staunton Return To Gerrard Street Resident
John Chrisman II recently back from Staunton Virginia is very ill at his home on West Gerrard Street. He suffers from a severe case of malarial fever and is reported as beaming a 2 1b AS ay St am t of malaria fever.
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John Chrisman
Staunton
West Gerrard Street
Chrisman
Early Settler's Descendant William Barrett Dies in Ohio
Intelligence reaches here of the death of William Barrett in Xenia Ohio. The 62 year old native of White Hall Frederick county died suddenly of heart failure. He lived in Xenia for ten years after moving from the county, leaving two daughters Lula Whitacre and Ellen Pemberton and two sons Joel and Albert J. Barrett. He is survived by five brothers Benjamin Joel Charles Barrett of Kansas and Robert Jonas J. Barrett of this county.
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William Barrett
Xenia
Ohio
Barrett
Mr. Barrett
White Hall
Frederick County
Joel Barrett
England
America
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Spottswood
Alexander Ross
Winchester
Barretts
William Penn
Lula P. Whitacre
Ellen Pemberton
Joel Tt
Albert J. Barrett
Benjamin
Joel
Charles Barrett
Kansas
Robert
Jonas J. Barrett
County
Squeezed Between Running Boards at Rail Yard
Saturday evening Oscar Athey, acting baggage master at the Baltimore and Ohio station, was crushed between two cars while shifting train cars near the ice factory. He suffered severe hip injuries and is lammed, but survived a potentially fatal accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Athey
Baltimore and Ohio
William H. Taylor
Athey
Remains Taken To Washington For Interment
The remains of Miss Emma Hunt were taken to Washington for interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. James Funk of Funk & Ray funeral directors guided the funeral party, accompanied by her sisters Mrs Cordelia Briscoe and Miss Floreda Hunt and nephews Thomas and Gaillard Hunt.
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Emma Hunt
Star
Washington
James Funk
Funk & Ray Funeral Directors
Cordelia Briscoe
Floreda Hunt
Thomas
Gaillard Hunt
Oak Hill Cemetery
Infant dies yesterday afternoon in Chambersville
Eight month old infant of Mr and Mrs Newton Morris of South Market street died yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mr Robert Cather in Chambersville. Funeral held at 11 o clock this morning with friends assembling at the house and proceeding to High View Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Blonzo
Newton Morris
South Market Street
Robert Cather
Chambersville
High View Church
Family row ends in Police Court with jail for Parker
In a Police Court domestic dispute between J. W. Parker and his wife, both colored, accusations of infelicity and assault were aired. Parker was fined 250 dollars or ten days in jail and chose imprisonment. the couple exchanged sharp remarks as he was taken away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Parker
Phoebe Robinson
Parker
Death of Rev J C Wheat Former Principal at Episcopal Female Institute
Rev J C Wheat D D died at Lynwood Rockingham Va age 90 after a general decline. He founded and led the Episcopal Female Institute in Winchester 1874 to 1887, later rector at Lynwood Episcopal Mission. Survived by three sons J A Wheat Winchester John UC Wheat New York Dr Wheat Richmond and daughter Miss Eleanor Wheat Lynwood. Last visit to the city was last spring for the Episcopal Convention.
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J. C. Wheat
D. D
Lynwood
Rockingham County
Wheat
Episcopal Female Institute
Winchester
A. M. Smith
Theological Seminary
Gambria
Ohio
Episcopal Mission Church
J. A. Wheat
John UC. Wheat
New York
Dr Wheat
Richmond
Eleanor Wheat
Episcopal Convention
House Robbery Near Winchester During Service
The home of J. L. Butler, two miles from Winchester on the Martinsburg pike, was robbed Sunday afternoon while Butler attended Inwood Camp and Mrs. Butler was away. Thieves entered through a window and took from Butler money and 3.50 from the children. Two tramps were seen as Butler left the house, suspected of the act.
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J. L. Butler
Winchester
Martinsburg Pike
Inwood
Hook and Ladder in Session Sets Portsmouth Trip
Rouss Hook and Ladder meets to fix departure details for the Portsmouth convention. Hotels offer $2 to $3 daily, private boarding houses $1.50 to $2, with a preference for private lodgings. Capt. Henry Schneid er is Virginia’s delegate to the National Firemen's Association in Detroit. A drill tonight at 8 will finalize travel plans and departure date.
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National Firemen’s Association
Detroit
Mich
Henry Schneider
Rouss Hook and Ladder
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
National
Unconscious Beverley Man Remains Ill After Street Fall
Mr. Westwood Beverley a popular city youth son of J. Brad Beverley was brought home ill about 4 pm after collapsing on a street in Broad Rup Vay earlier. He was diagnosed with appendicitis and attended by Dr. Wm. P. McGuire.
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Westwood Beverley
J. Brad Beverley
Beverley
Broad Rup Vay
Wm. P. McGuire
Zirkle faces suit over alleged assault on boy
William Zirkle, bicycle livery operator on West Water Street, is defendant in a $500 damages suit filed by Arthur Barr through his father J M Barr, claim alleging a strap beating in Zirkle's store after the boy lingered returning from a bicycle errand. Zirkle says the boy insulted him and he mildly chastised him.
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William Zirkle
West Water Street
Arthur Barr
J. M. Barr
Corporation Court
Barr
Young Zirkl
Zirkle
Mr. Barr
Visit to Long Branch Guests From Charlestown and Atlanta
Mrs. J. Few Brown and daughter Edith hosted guests Miss Anne Lloyd Baylor of Charlestown W Va and Miss Carrie Baylor of Atlanta Ga at Long Branch yesterday. The party traveled home via Berryville after a charming hospitality display. The notice ends by asking if readers saw Horsey and Atwell’s ad on the fourth page.
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J. Few Brown
Edith
Anne Lloyd Baylor
Charlestown
W. Va
Carrie Baylor
Atlanta
Long Branch
Hugh M. Nelson
Berryville
Winchester To Welcome Yet Another Bank
A Winchester source confirms plans for a new bank in the city, bringing four banks total. A wealthy investor from a nearby city offers 650000 toward a 100000 capital stock, with local subscribers possible for 10000 each. The project’s public confirmation remains tentative, awaiting stock subscriptions.
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Winchester
Lmng
Touring Valley In a Buggy
Rev. E. H. Ingle and wife of Washington D C are at Winchester Inn during a five week Valley tour by buggy. They travel point to point with auto tour stopping privileges and avoid common automobile breakdowns, though travel time is longer.
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E. H. Ingle
Washington,d. C
Winchester Inn
Advance sale opens for Over the Fence at Hables Store
At 9 o'clock tomorrow morning advance seats go on sale for the three act musical farce Over the Fence by Herbert Kerr. The attraction is booked to appear here on Tuesday August 19 for a nightsweet entertainment at the local venue.
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Herbert Kerr
Hable’s
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Miss Walter
G. W. Keckley
Candy Company
Ashby
Mr. James Cain
Sines
Martinsburg
Henry Lake
Brownville
Alice Taylor
Strasburg
Hagerstown
Alice Sines
John A. Henry
Mr. Lake
Mrs. Henry
Miss Lines
John Chrisman II
Dr. Wheat
Sarah Dorsey
Beulah Glaze
Charles, Murnan
Mr. Zirkle
Horsey & Atwell
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