Esteemed Lady Nancy J Seal Dies in Frederick
Mrs Nancy J Seal 58 died this morning at 9 at her South Main Street home after a long illness. Born Nancy Keller she was a Market Street Methodist member. Survived by three children, a sister and four stepchildren. Funeral Sunday at 5 from Market Street M E Church with Rev T Marshall West officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy J. Seal
South Main Street
Seal
Nancy Keller
James Keller
Frederick County
John M. Seal
Alfred Seal
Gilmore Mills
Rockbridge County
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
T. Marshall West
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Contractor Shell Suffers Severe Hand Cut in Accident
Yesterday evening around 7:30 p.m. Strother Shell, a contractor, fell while descending the Shawnee trestle embankment and slashed his palm on a sharp rock. The injury left a long gash and a very sore hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strother Shell
Mr Shell
Shawnee
Fale
John P. Sartelle Stricken Ill on Market Street
Mr. John P. Sartelle was taken suddenly ill yesterday afternoon on South Market Street near his mother’s residence. He returned home, received remedies, and by this morning was much improved and able to be at his place of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Sartelle
South Market Street
Preacher James Grammer Delivers August Front Royal Sermon
Reverend Dr. James Grammer of Winchester preached at Calvary Church Front Royal on Sunday August 10 delivering an able sermon on Foreign Missions to an attentive congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grammer
Winchester
Calvary Church
Front Royal
Last sad rites for Mrs J E Janney attended by hundreds
Hundreds gathered in Frederick for the funeral of Mrs. J E Janney wife of Dr I E Janney. Rev Dr H M White and Rev J J Fix officiated as services followed by interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. A freight train delay caused some mourners to depart before services concluded. Pallbearers listed: Julian Baker James Affleck Edward Stine John D Hartman John Thwaite Joseph Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Fairmont Avenue
Messrs
Julian Baker
James Affleck
Edward Stine
John D. Hartman
John Thwaite
Joseph Robinson
Mystery of the Old Blind Mare
City impounded a blind black mare found at a hitching yard and turned to auctioneer A G Swanson to locate an owner. If unclaimed in ten days the horse becomes Swanson's property under the law. Desertion suspected as no owner complaint or inquiry is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Swanson
J. W. Taylor
Mr. Swanson
Lowenback Faces Jury in September Trial
Charles Lowenback of Winchester and Scott Bradley of Leesburg await trial in the September term of the County Court for complicity in the Craven lynching. Lowenback engages R Walton Moore and Judge J B McCabe to defend him. Bradley seeks bail before Judge Tebbe. Harry Knipple remains at large due to Maryland Governor Smith not recognizing Gov Montague’s requisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lowenback
Winchester
Scott Bradley
Leesburg
Yaching
Craven
Lowenback
R. Walton Moore
Fairfax
J. B. McCabe
Bradley
Tebbe
Harry Knipple
Smith
Maryland
Gover Montague
Captain John Wins Blue Ribbon at Berryville Show
Captain John owned by Harry K. Russell of Winchester won the three year old class at the Berryville Hose Show. The new entry impressed judges with veteran poise and took first prize. The bay horse is described as handsome and well performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Captain John
Harry K. Russell
Winchester
Romance Ends At Altar In Charlestown Marriage
Elmer Logan and Lena Farmer of Virginia wed on Tuesday August 4 at Rev J H Wolff’s residence after an eventful pursuit by Berryville and Winchester authorities. Logan, sought for abducting Farmer, escaped multiple times before the couple fled to Charlestown for marriage. Authorities likely to drop criminal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wolff
Elmer Logan
Lena Farmer
Virginia
Winchester
Miss Farmer
Berryville
Young Logan
Logan
Charlestown
Star
Popular Young Couple Wed Quietly at Home
Nellie McCarty married John Dorey in a quiet ceremony at the groom's brother’s residence on East Leicester Street at eight o’clock. Rev. T. Marshall West officiated. witnesses were Mollie Miller and William Dorsey’s family. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McCarty, admired by friends. the groom is son of Mrs. Anna Dorey, brother to William Dorsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie McCarty
John Dorey
Wm. G. Dorsey
East Leicester Street
Star
T. Marshall West
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mollie Miller
William Dorsey
Samuel McCarty
Stoneere Marble- Recy
Anna Dorey
Ignatius Dorsey
Bier Bover
Outing at Hook's Mill Among Winchester Party
A large party of Winchester people stayed two weeks at Hook's Mill yesterday. Attending were Miss Baker Mr Diffenderfer of Farmville VA Mrs John N Bell Misses Agnes Rebecca and Bessie Bell Dr and Mrs W A Bell Misses Gentie Nannie Jennie and other friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Hook’s Mill
Baker
Diffenderfer
Farmville
John N. Bell
Agnes
Rebecca
Bessie Bell
W. A. Bell
Gentie
Nannie
Jennie
Fire destroys new barn near Stephens City
A mysterious blaze completely destroyed Mr. Enosh Walters's new barn, built two months ago, about a mile and a half south of Stephens City near Riding's Chapel. Loss valued at $2000 with no insurance. a brave rescue by Walters prevented greater harm as neighbors saved farm equipment and some livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enosh Walters
Stephens City
Riding’s Chapel
Walter
R. Claude’ Walters
Young Walters
Walters
Elder Mr Adam Dean Involved In Valley Car Incident
Mr Adam Dean age over 75 from Stephens City was in Winchester yesterday. He formerly lived in Kernstown before cars moved through the Valley south of Winchester and six horse bell teams traveled the Valley pike from neighboring Southern States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Dean
Stephens City
Winchester
Dean
Kernstown
Disciples of Christ Convening in Woodstock Va
The fifty third Annual Convention of the Disciples of Christ met in Woodstock Virginia at 2 p m. Rev J D Haymsker of Strasburg was elected moderator succeeding Col E E Stickley of Woodstock who had served for nineteen years Tra C Whitacre of Whitacre Frederick county was elected vice president A C Stickley of Strasburg secretary and Dr B F Mapphis of Saumsville treasurer A larger Frederick county delegation attended the gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Disciples of Christ
Woodstock
J. D. Haymsker
Strasburg
E. E Stickley
Tra C. Whitacre
Whitacre
Frederick County
A. C. Stickley
B. F. Mapphis
Saumsville
Presbyterian Meeting a Success at Chambersville Church
Correspondence from Chambersville Virginia reports the August Presbyterian Church gathering drew a large turnout. The event drew attendees from the community on a bright morning, with sessions and fellowship noted as successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersville
Presbyterian Church
Buggy Smashed by Dray in Market Street Collision
At about four PM on north Market Street in front of A L Shearer’s warerooms a collision occurred between a buggy driven by Mrs Eliza Ploitner and a dray owned by R L Mitchell driven by a colored man named George Peterson. The buggy overturns and Mrs Ploitner and her son Harry were thrown out suffering cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Market Street
A. L. Shearer
Eliza Ploitner
George Peterson
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Opequon Inn Scene of Gayety
The Opequon Inn at White Sulphur Springs Va hosts a series of social events by the Baker couple. A week of entertainments included a progressive eight prize and a ball drawing attendees from Washington Baltimore Harrisburg and Winchester with notable guests such as Dr. Hunter H. McGuire Miss McGuire Fred Glaize Miss Scriven and Governor Montague and family planned events through the 21st inst with a full dress ball for the Governor and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opequon Inn
Jordan
White Sulphur Springs
Harry H. Baker
Miss Savage
Washington D. C
Winchester
Presen
Hunter H. McGuire
Misses McGuire
Fred L. Glaize Mies Scriven
New York
D. B. Conrad
Spangler
Harrisburg
Fred Boyd
Eblen
Baltimore
Randolph T. McGuire
Nellie Brown
Bessie Stoddard
Dame
Nelson Page
W. A. Baker
W. H. Baker
Lewis Marshall
Ed. Green
C. Leland Books
Salt Lake City
R. T. Barton
Brown
Georgetown
D. C
Lee Trenton
N. J
Fannie Guyton
Martin
Nolen
Eager
Bailey
Eckel
Stockett
Mary Baker
J. R. Bryarly
Montague
Mrs A H Boley Guests In Winchester Residence
Mrs A H Boley arrived in Winchester and stays with Mrs Merton Kremer on South Market street. She is now a resident of Atlanta where her husband runs a large jewelry establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Boley
Winchester
Merton Kremer
South Market Street
Boley
Atlanta Ga
Yard Party at Stephensons Aims to Benefit Reformed Church
The Reformed Church of Stephensons ladies plan a yard party at St. Pauls Church on August 22 and 23 to raise funds for the church. Mrs Frank Eblen and daughter Miss Anna Mae Eblen of Baltimore have returned from visiting Dr P W Boyd’s family. The article notes the death of Dolly Shep pard dog owned by Harry Wigington after more than five years with the family. It also mentions the infant child of Mr and Mrs vane i aicidkis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephensons
Ladies of the Reformed Church of
St. Paul’s Church
Frank Eblen
Anna Mae Eblen
Baltimore
P. W. Boyd
Talented Actress Louise King Visits Home in Winchester
Louise King, 17, daughter of Geo S Henry of North Main Street, visits Winchester after a severe 550 volt electric accident at Collins Gardens while performing in vaudeville. Recovering at home, she plans New York dates. her career spans three years with impersonation and mimickry, praised by critics including Chicot, and potential roles with Rose Mellville in Sis Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
America
Mexico
Columbus Collin’s Gardens
Louise King
Louise Henry
Geo
Henry
North Main Street
New York City
Sis Hopkins
Joe King
Berryville Fire Company Band Receives New Uniforms
The Clarke Courier notes Hor sey and Atwell of Winchester delivered Berryville Fire Company Band uniforms promptly last Friday. The band praised the up-to-date firm for quick measurements and delivery, with fittings perfect. The band will debut in public at the Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Exhibition on August 13 and 14. Members voted thanks for dispatch and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Courier
Berryville
Messrs
Horsey & Atwell
Winchester
Berryville Fire Company
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association
Child Crushed Under Wheels Near Capon Bridge
A three year old boy, son of Christie Fletcher, was fatally crushed when he fell from a two horse wagon near Capon Bridge West Virginia. The wagon ran over him as his father walked beside the team. Doctors said his condition was critical and death could come at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Christie Fletcher
Prompt schools urged to enforce daily attendance in Gore
Correspondent notes every district school can average 15 pupils for five months but many patrons neglect regular attendance. Advocate teachers enforce 9 am opening and punish lateness, require parental excuses. Report also mentions Mrs Engel and daughters visiting, farm threshing, and dry winds affecting crops. Community longs for rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Gore
Engel
Tag Star
County School Board
Reverend Ahern to Undergo Appendicitis Operation
Rev. Michael J. Ahern assistant pastor of the Catholic Church in Alexandria Virginia and brother of Mrs. M M Lynch of Winchester will shortly submit to an operation for appendicitis at Providence Hospital Washington where he has been sick for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Ahern
Catholic Church
Alexandria
M. M. Lynch
Winchester
Providence Hospital
Washington
Philadelphia Man G B Crawl In Town Yesterday
G B Crawl of Philadelphia visited the city yesterday, staying for a brief local appearance. The report notes his hometown and recent movements without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Crawl
Philadelphia
Millwood Notes From Virginia Correspondence
Millwood residents and visitors are mentioned in a local note. Myrtle Brown enjoyed a Sunday visit with Mrs. J F Shiley while Bertus and Lillian Brown from Washington stay with Mrs. R C Brown. Various locals are noted traveling to Epworth League events and a farewell sermon by Rev C F McClintiey is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Millwood
Myrtle Brown
J. F
William Renner
Gee. Shiley
Epworth League
Summit Point
C. F. McClintiey
Saar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shell
Dr. Grammer
J. E. Janney
Frederick
I. E. Janney
H. M. White
J. J. Fix
John
Charlestown Free Press
Claude Walters
Mr. Whitacre
Presbyterian Meeting
Eliza Ploitner and Son
Mrs. Boley
Lnd
Ahern
Louis Barton
Louie Cover Barton
Sewanee,Tenn
Tle
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!