County Committee Debates Primary Action In Frederik County
County Executive Committee holds informal session in Woodstock with Judge F S Tavenner and Senator Lupton speaking. Vote on sustaining the Democratic primary calls ends in a tie, prompting a postponement and a new adjournment until Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Tavenner
Lupton
Democratic Committee of
Frederik County
John M. Silver
James Cather
B. C. Shull
Jonah Tavenner
Robi. A. Lemley
Democratic Committee
Jas. I. Larrick
Jno. Parish
J. K. McCann
M. Chiles
J. T. McInnes
Work of Walling Up Ron to Commence
Stone moved at Cumberland Valley depot to wall the town run along the company property. Work will begin soon as part of improvements costing thousands of dollars after flood damage earlier. The project widens the channel and walls both sides to protect buildings. 8: W.P. Busxer's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Travar
County Court In Short Session In Frederick County
Judge Wm. M. Atkinson presided as the County Court met at 10 a.m. The Road Board of Frederick county won a verdict against G. W. Chapman for 500 dollars and a courtesy order not to repeat the offense. Sheriff Purcell was appointed committee for Henry Orndorff, now at Strasburg Hospital. Buckley requested oversight of the invalid’s estate. Jack H. Rosenberger granted license to start a fruit distillery at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Atkinson
Road Board of
Frederick County
G. W. Chapman
Road Board
Clark H. Purcell
Henry Orndorff
Strasburg Hospital
A. ©. Buckley
Winchester
Purcell
Jack H. Rosenberger
Rosenberger
County
Eminent Specialist To Perform Operation In Winchester
Dr. Joseph Price of Philadelphia arrived in Winchester by Cumberland Valley Railroad. He will stay with Dr. W. S. Love and perform several difficult abdominal operations at Winchester Memorial Hospital. His visit includes a clinic lecture for local physicians and observers from Frederick County. He was born in Rockingham County Virginia and is a familiar Winchester visitor both professionally and socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Price
Philadelphia
Winchester
Cumberland Valley
Price
W. 8. Love
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Frederick County
Sleo
Rockingham County
Memorial Hopital
Front Royal City Council Accepts Mayor Turner Resignation
Front Royal Va Aug 12 The city council accepted the resignation of Mayor Walter H Turner citing demands on his time from extensive business interests Turner a prominent lawyer and longtime mayor will be succeeded by Joseph E Forsythe law partner of R E Byrd Forsythe hails from Winchester Miss Ella Moorehead returns home after visiting Washington and will depart for Hancock Md tomorrow New is the time to advertise
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Evmine Stan
Front Royal Va
Front Royal
Walter H. Turner
Turner
Joseph E. Forsythe
R. E. Byrd
Winchester
Page
Warren
Ella Moorehead
Washington, D. C
Lutheran Services Commemorate 150 Years at Grace Church
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in the city marks 150 years with August 25 to 28 services. The program outlines the church history from Lord Fairfax’s land grant in 1858 and features pastors Rev. L. G. M. Miller Roanoke Va Rev. D. M. Gilbert Harrisburg Pa Rev. W. L. Seabrook Newberry Dc Rev. L. L. Smith Strasburg Va and missionary Rev. R. B. Perry Ph D Saga Japan delivering addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Grace Church
Lutheran Church
Lord Fairfax
L. G. M. Miller
Roanoke
D. M. Gilbert
D. D
Harrisburg
W. L. Seabrook
Newberry
D. C
L. L. Smith
Stras
First Structure of The Kind in City
A handsome residence for Walter E. Barr on Braddock Heights is the first of its kind in the city. Built by King Lumber Company of Charlottesville with C E Newman supervising, it features brick veneering two wood courses and an outside brick shell. The design aims to resemble a brick house while using wood for damp protection. the foundation is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Barr
Braddock Heights
Card Party in Honor of Guests by Mrs Byrd
Mrs Richard E Byrd hosted a large card party at her Amherst street home in honor of Mrs Dr White of Nashville Tenn and Miss Sallye W Faulkner of Martinsburg. Bridge whist was played and society attendees from Winchester enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard E. Byrd
Amherst Street
Dr. White
Nashville, Tenn
Sallye W. Faulkner
Martinsburg
White Folks Killed In Uniontown
Henry Johnson known as White Folks was killed by a trolley car in Uniontown Pennsylvania on Monday. He was found on the street car tracks after a car passed. Johnson about 18 years old bootblack at Rosenmyer’s shoe store and recently came here four months ago. His mother Elizabeth Johnson and sister left yesterday for the funeral. Elliott Brown of Rahway New Jersey had been visiting Randolph T. McGuire and left today for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Johnson
Uniontown
Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson
North Market Street
Elliott Brown
Rahway N., Jr
Randolph T. McGuire
Opening Day at Clarke County Horse and Colt Show
Berryville Virginia opened its third annual Clarke County Horse and Colt Show with ideal weather and an enormous turnout. Derby Day drew thousands, trains and roads crowded with excursionists, and Winchester sent many horses and riders. Organizers reported about four thousand on opening day, with high interest and orderly conduct amid tense races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show
Association
Clarke
New York City
Winchester
Musical Recital By Mrs Fuller Tonight in Strasburg Va
Mrs H Douglas Fuller arrived this morning from Martinsburg W Va and left on the 11 44 B and O train for Strasburg Va She will give an organ recital tonight at eight o clock for the benefit of the Methodist Episcopal Church South of Strasburg under the management of Rev W H H Joyce of Luray Va
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Douglas Fuller
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio
Strasburg
Three Young Men In Driving Accident Near Chambersville
Three young men in Chambersville county were in a serious driving accident Sunday night. Their wheel broke while en route to Mount Olive. They dragged the buggy, hitched the team, and after church services fixed the wagon with a rail, then went to Mr J B Ramey’s repair shop to have a wheel secured and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersville
Mount Olive
J. BR. Ramey
Theodore Beeler Dies in Hagerstown Hotel Life
Theodore Beeler widely known in Hagerstown died Monday night at his Beeler Hotel on South Walnut street after stomach and kidney trouble aged 58. Survived by wife and children Samuel Waynesboro Russell Ross and Miss Etta. brothers William T near Chewsville Harrison H. Funeral at 4 this afternoon at his home with Rev. E. T. Mowbray officiating. Interment Ross Hill Cemetery. He was brother in law to Joseph E. Funkhouser of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
Beeler
Hagerstown
Beeler Hotel
South Walnut Street
Sharpsburg Pike
Keers
North Walnut Street
Samuel
Waynesboro
Russell
New York
Ross
Daugther
Miss Etta
William T
Chewsville
Harrison H
Mulberry Street
E. T. Mowbray
Ross Hill Cemetery
Joseph E. Funkhouser
Winchester
Funkhouser
Winchster
Winchester People at Chesapeake Beach
Mrs A N Griffith formerly of this city now in Washington D C has taken a cottage at Chesapeake Beach Md where Mr and Mrs Griffith will spend the summer. They have as their guests Misses Zoe and Ada Rosenberger of Rosenberger this county who will spend two weeks at this resort. Mr and Mrs Desser of Washington D C and two children are also spending a week at the cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Griffith
Washington, D. C
Chesapeake Beach
Ill Family Stricken at South Kent Street
The entire family of Mr. Strother Shull of South Kent Street is very ill at their home. They fell ill several days ago with little change in their condition. Mr. Shull, a well known paving contractor who recently finished a contract at Mount Hebrew Cemetery, heads the afflicted household. The number of sick in the city is unusually large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strother Shull
South Kent Street
Mr. Shull
Mount Hebrew Cemetery
Rick
Mrs Stokes Given Enjoyable Tea
Miss Minnie Baker hosted a brilliant tea for Mrs Katharine Stokes on North Market Street. About two hundred guests attended, including society members and out of town visitors, in an all ladies reception from 6 to 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes
Minnie Baker
North Market Street
Katharine Stokes
Dr Fauntleroy Invention Moves Wounded Sailors Aboard Navy Ships
Dr Arch Fauntleroy is credited with the Fauntleroy Sling a new device for moving wounded sailors. Leslie's Weekly reports the sling aids hoisting patients from hatchways without foot contact and promises widespread navy use pending higher approval. Fauntleroy, a Navy officer, hails from Mrs. A M Fauntleroy’s family and Major Holmes Oynrad’s kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
War Department
Fauntleroy
Arch Fauntleroy
A. M. Fauntleroy
Holmes Oynrad
Engagement of Mr William Wilson Announced
Announcement of the engagement of Mr William Wilson son of former Postmaster General William L Wilson and Miss Lucy Bayer of Norfolk Virginia draws interest in Richmond and Norfolk. The wedding is planned for November. The groom is a Charlestown West Virginia native and a prominent young man well known in Winchester where he frequently visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilson
William L. Wilson
Mies Lucy Bayer
Norfolk
Richmond
Charlestown
W. Va
Winchester
Large Painting Contract Won by Local Builders
Contractors John R. McIntosh and James A. Hardy secured a large painting contract for the glove factory and hotel building on North Market Street. The building, occupied by Mayor William C. Gratchen, will be painted light cream. Work began today and is among the largest contracts won by Winchester workmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. McIntosh
James A. Hardy
North Market Street
William C. Gratchen
Winchester
Painting House Improves Local Property
Mr. Jacob Randall of South Market Street is having his home repainted. When finished it will greatly enhance the property's appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Randall
South Market Street
Germantown Social Event Shines At Winchester German
Miss Paulkner of Martinsburg and Miss Savage of New Jersey led a grand mid summer germane in Winchester at Reuss Engine Hall. Guests traveled from Virginia Maryland West Virginia and other states as dancers dazzled to the Junior Orchestra of Winchester. Dancing ran from nine until nearly one with Home Sweet Home closing the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulkner
Martinsburg
Savage
New Jersey
Winchester
Reuss
Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia
Mesdames
Richard E. Byrd
J. B. Beverly
John Gray
Harry Battle
John Campbell
Henry H. Little
Joseph Ames
Alexander M. Baker
John A. Humphries
Foster M. Reeder
R. Gray Williams
Thomas W. Harrison
Harry R. Kern
Helen Savage
Rahway
N. J
Ballye W. Faulkner
Conrad
Sweet Home
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Berryville
Millwood
Charlestown
Summit Point
Hay Fork Wound Sidelines Local Worker
Charles Hillyard, working at Ellis Maloy’s farm near Opequon, sustained a severe shoulder wound when a hay fork slipped from a pitchfork and pierced his shoulder. Dr. Robert Glass treated him. current outlook stable unless complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hillyard
Hillyard
Ellis Maloy
Opequon
Robert Glass
Mr Hardesty Out After Critical Illness
Jacqueline Hardesty remains absent after a severe appendicitis attack. He recently underwent a successful operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital with medical care at Mack Neonan's Livery. Phone 210.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Hardesty
Hardesty
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mack Neonan
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James Larrick
B. C. Schull
John Parish
Robert Lemley
J. K McCann
J.M. Silver
J. M. Silver
Secre
Ron
W.P. Busxer
Court House
Lutheran Services
Grace Church History
Theodore Beeler
Joseph E. Fankhouser
Mrs. Stokes
DR. Fauntleroy
Major Holmes Conrad
City
Leslie
Arch Fauntle
Wilson
Rouss
Mr. Hardesty
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