Winchester letter carrier sustains bad leg injury in brick hod incident
Joseph W. Sumption, a veteran Winchester mail carrier, attempted to carry a hod of brick up a ladder at Rouss City Hall. Eight feet up, the handle snagged, he fell with legs crossed, breaking both bones in the left leg. Doctors set the fractures after Mr. Sumption was transported home by stretcher. Rev. Walker Carter assisted, and Sumption remained hospitalized at North Main Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Sumption
Rouss City Hall
North Main Street
Sumption
Winchester
Third Ward
Fred Myers
Walker Carter
Carrier
Mr. Sumpgion
Robert Gibbons
P. W. Boyd
Mr. Sumption
Boyd
Knight
Ron Graham
Coming Convention of Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
The article notes the rapid growth of the Christian Endeavor movement from its 1881 Portland start with 50 members to about 5 million and translates its constitution into 37 languages. It previews the Winchester State Convention on August 28–30 with delegates from Lutherans Presbyterians Methodists and Baptists and seeks local support for hosting. It cites the recent World’s Convention in London and aims to outshine it locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Portland
Christian Endeavor
Winchester
London
Dance to the Ball Players at Winchester Inn
The Winchester Inn hosted a large gathering of Capon Springs guests who played ball with the Winchester Inn Club yesterday afternoon. A german was led by Henry of Washington D C from 10 30 to 11 30 followed by dancing into the morning hours with attendees from Parkersburg Roanoke King George Savannah New Orleans Philadelphia Baltimore Richmond Houston Charlottesville and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles St. John
Winchester Inn
Capon Springs
Henry
Washington, D. C
Mary Eliza Russell
Anna Ambler
Parkersburg
W. Va
Rogers
Roanoke
Margaret Stewart
King George County
Georgia Wayne
Savannah
Janie Miller
Weems
New Orleans
Brooks
Washington
Carver
Philadelphia
Bruton
Baltimore
Robertson
Richmond
John Garrow
Houston
Texas
Jack Winn
John Graves
Charlottesville
Frank Tilford and
Sones Talty
D.C
Temperance Picnic With Notable Speakers Planned
A temperance picnic is scheduled for tomorrow in Inwood with speakers Rev. T. C. Carter D D of Tennessee Rev. Tomax Childress of Rohere ville Md and Hon T R Carska don prohibition candidate for West Virginia governor. The C V A R will sell excursion tickets on all regular trains.
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Inwood
T. C. Carter
D. D
Tennessee
Tomax Childress
Rohereville
T. R. Carskadon
Keyer
W. Va
West Virginia
Byrd Family At Capon Springs
Mr. R. E. Byrd and his sons Harry and Thomas Byrd are vacationing at Capon Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Byrd and Sons
Harry and
Thomas Byrd
Capon Springs
Gold Democrats Declare for Bryan in Winchester
William J. Bryan’s acceptance speech stirred Gold Democrats in Winchester. Mayors and other leaders interviewed after reading the speech voiced strong support for Bryan and the Democratic ticket, despite residual views on free silver and the 16 to 1 policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Winchester
Star
Palmer & Buckner
Barton
Bryan
Virginia
McKinley
Old Dominion
Third Ward Democrats Plan Bryan and Stevenson Club
Following the Winchester First Ward example the Third Ward Democrats announce plans to form a similar organization. Several gentlemen canvass the ward for petition signers to organize, with a date set for Friday night August 24. T Reece Miller offers use of his East Piccadilly street business second floor. The Second and Fourth wards are expected to organize soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
T. Reece Miller
East Piccadilly Street
Fishermen Henry Schneider Family Set for Berry's Ferry Trip
Mr. Henry Schneider and his son Henry, Mr. James Hilliard and his son Willie, and Oscar Lewis left today for Berry's Ferry to fish. The group planned a day on the water and anticipated good luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schneider
Henry
James Hilliard
Willie
Oscar Lewis
Berry’s Ferry
Winchester School Census Shows Population Decrease
City Clerk Richard L. Gray reports a net loss of 129 in Winchester's school population since 1895. The decline is confined to the colored group, while the white population rises by 35, narrowing the school fund from the state and prompting sociological questions about the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Gray
Winchester
Gray
Wainchester
Infant Nora Smallwood Recovers From Swallowed Toy Incident
Nora Smallwood, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Smallwood of North Market Street, swallowed a doll baby while sleeping after her brother Douglas pushed it down her throat. After several days of anxiety Dr P W Boyd rescued her, the toy being smaller than a finger.
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Nora
Albert Smallwood
North Market, Street
Douglas
P. W. Boyd
Death of W. M. Brown mourned in Atlantic City
Mr. W. M. Brown, brother-in-law of C. W. Wilson of 331 North Main Street, died in Atlantic City last evening around nine. He will be buried at Harpers Ferry. Born in Jefferson County, he served as postmaster at Harpers Ferry during and before the war, later worked with the Baltimore and Ohio in this city, then became a tee at Martinsburg National before resigning two years ago due to ill health. He had gone to the Keepe wet for his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Wilson
North Main Street
Atlantic City
W. M. Brown
Harpers Ferry
Jefferson County
Baltimore and Ohio
Tee
Martinsburg National
Brown
Coal Oil Stove Fire Damages Captain Baker Home
Shortly before 4 p m a coal oil stove toppled at Captain J I H Bakers South Main street causing a blaze that soaked the residence in smoke. Mrs George Merryman heated irons on the second floor as the stove spilled burning oil. Jailor Adam Forney in the store below was burned while trying to fight the flames. Firemen quickly doused the fire and a physician was summoned as Mrs Merryman suffered from the excitement.
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Adam Forney
Bridge Collapse Drops Team and Drivers Into Creek
A bridge over Happy Creek at Riverton Virginia collapsed while a two mule team, driven for Carson Lime Company, crossed it. Mules died, driver Joseph Releford fatally injured, George Washington severely hurt but may recover. Doctors treated all at the scene.
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Riverton
H. H. Downing
Happy Creek
Carson Lime Company
Joseph Releford
George Washington
Young Releford
Washington
Turner
MacAfee
Roy
Garrison
Beleford
Promoted Agents Change Roles in Valley Insurance
Promoted to General Agent Hugh Lupton of this city has a merited promotion. His cousin J P Lupton of Harrisonburg, formerly Equitable Life general agent, accepts a similar post with New York Life. Haugh Lupton now fills the Equitable vacancy, based in Winchester, overseeing the company's affairs across the Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh §.Lupton
J. P. Lupton
Harrisonburg
Equitable Life Assurance Company
New York
New York Life Company
Haugh Lupton
Equitable
Winchester
Justice John in Virginia vacation home found by police court
Word from Richmond that Justice Joo settled at Cratenfield in Jordan's Sulphur Springs Frederick County for a holiday and is improving. Police court friends withhold his mail to avoid business letters that could cause him worry according to the Richmond News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Joo. Cratenfield
Jordan’s Sulphur Springs
Frederick County
Richmond News
Mrs Byrd Visits Long Branch Today
Mrs R E Byrd traveled to Long Branch today for unspecified reasons. her absence from home indicates a brief outing or social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Byrd
Long Branch
Presbyterian Centennial Events Planned in Winchester
The Winchester Session began preparations for the centennial celebration of Presbyterianism on September 7. A arrangements committee including Dr P W Boyd Capt George W Kurtz and Prof Shepard was named to organize services and music with Rev Dr James R Graham and Prof Shepard handling program details. Speakers include Rev Dr W W Moore Rev Dr J W Luton and Rev Dr H M White along with biographical sketches of Rev Dr A H H Boyd and the church history in Winchester and Frederick County. The Winchester Presbytery will meet the Tuesday night before the centennial and about seventy five delegates plus many Presbyterians from across the state are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterianism
Winchester
P. W. Boyd
George W. Kurtz
Shepard
James R. Graham
W. W. Moore
Richmond
J. W. Lupton
Leesburg
A. H. H. Boyd
H. M. White
Frederick County
Picnic in Woods by Moonlight Supports Round Hill Society
The Round Hill Literary Society held its annual picnic west of Winchester last night in the grave of Thomas Neil Lupton. More than one hundred attendees from Winchester and distant cities joined a moonlit supper on the lawn before dispersing. Notable guests included Mrs. Dr. Woods of Baltimore Miss Rogers of Roanoke Miss Virginia Addison of Baltimore and Miss Campbell of Baltimore.
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Round Hill Literary Society
Thomas Neil Lupton
Winchester
Dr. Woods
Baltimore
Rogers
Roanoke
Virginia Addison
Campbell
Painting Letter Boxes by Samuel Trenary
Samuel Trenary paints town letter and package boxes using aluminum preparation making them shine. Advertise now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Trenary
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Endeavorers
Temperance
Crasous
Captain Baker
Capt
I. H. Baker
South Main Street
Baker
George Merryman
John
Presbyterian
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