Judge Harrisons Able Argument At Constitutional Convention
Judge T W Harrison of Winchester argues for submitting the new Constitution to ratification as a matter of law and morals. He cites the Fifteenth Amendment and warns against forcing the measure, while noting white and black counties’ roles and predicting upheaval if the suffrage clause is proclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stebbins
Wyser
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Corley
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Black Belt
Stonewall Band Delights Pittsburg Audiences Before Louisville Trip
The Stonewall Band performed two concerts in Pittsburg yesterday to enthusiastic crowds and strong local appreciation before heading to Louisville Kentucky.
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Louisville
Stonewall
Pittsburg
Winghester Fund Credit Missing In Bible Society Report
Ine Star publishes the Virginia Bible Society annual report for the year ending March 31 1901 noting a possible omission of Winchester credits. The record shows a January prayer meeting collection of 20 to 30 dollars, with only a ten dollar individual contribution recorded for Winchester and six dollars eleven cents from Frederick county. The year total was 1607 63 from all sources. Over seven years the society has distributed 94651 Bibles to those unable to buy them and sells to buyers at cost.
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Ine Star
Virginia Bible Society
Winchester
Frederick County
Martinsburg Drinking Fountain Idea by Geo W Peer
Mr George W Peer, the printer formerly of Martinsburg now in Washington D C, proposes a public drinking fountain for Martinsburg in a letter to the Martinsburg World. His artistic taste is noted and aims to gain approval from city authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsbug
Geo. W. Peer
Martinsburg
Washington, D. C
Martinsburg World
Peer
Unclaimed Letters in Winchester Office
List of unclaimed letters for the week ending August 24 1901 at Winchester office. Recipients must pay one cent per letter. Names include Mrs S L Baker John W Gordon Robert Greer J Frank Miller Frank Sammud Maggie Takes Sarah White and H G Willis C H Harpy P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Editor Returns Home to West Virginia
Mr A A Martin editor of the South Branch Review at Franklin West Virginia returned home today from High View where he was called by his child's illness He came with Mrs Martin and the child who was much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Martin
South Branch Review
Franklin
W. Va
High View
Elected Vice Commander Named Senior VA of War Veterans
Col. M. E. Urell of Washington has been elected senior vice commander of Spanish American War veterans. He spoke in Winchester years ago during the encampment of New York Volunteers.
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M. E. Urell
Washington
Winchester
New York
Wallace Shows Skips Winchester Visit
Wallace's shows will not come to Winchester. The itinerary lists a Harrisonburg stop on September 20, with no passage through Winchester.
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Wallace
Winchester
Harrisonburg
O Come on Sunday at Winchester by Lloyd and Gentry
Lloyd and Gentry present a show in Winchester starting next Sunday and running through September 5. The act promises musical variety and family entertainment for local audiences.
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Lloyd & Gentry
Winchester
Prominent Physician Dr Stone Visited by Lupton at Clearbrook
Dr L Stone of Washington, a prominent physician who runs a hospital and sanitarium there, is visiting Mr Hugh Lupton at Clearbrook. The visit highlights the physician’s local engagement and professional practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.l. §. Stone
Washington
Hugh Lupton
Clearbrook
Winchester Praised as Industrial Center by Bryan
In his Virginia Day speech at the Pan American Exposition, Joseph Bryan lauded Winchester for glove making with the William C. Gratchen Glove Company employing about 300, plus two smaller glove firms, a knitting company, paper mill, and other mills. He noted 75,000 attendees with over 10,000 hearing the remarks.
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Joseph Bryan
Richmond
Virginia
Winchester
America
William C. Gratchen Glove Company
United States
Sumac
Mr.Bryan
Miss Maude Woods Dies After Typhoid Illness
Miss Maude Coleman Woods, once chosen to represent the typical American girl in 1898, died last night at Claremont the summer home of her parents Capt. and Mrs. Micajah Woods near Charlottesville after a few weeks of typhoid fever. She was a cousin of Prof. Robert Nelson of Shenandoah Valley Academy. Her beauty drew Pan American attention, though she preferred privacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Coleman Woods
Virginia
Mrs. Wm H Taylor Improves After Operation
Mrs. Wm H Taylor shows improvement after a operation performed last Saturday at her north Main Street home. Doctors W S Love J C Williams and Godfrey Miller attended the patient and relatives express cautious optimism about her condition.
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Wm. H.taylor
Wm. H. Taylor
North Main Street
Everett to host unveiling of howitzer at G A R event
Mayor R T Barton accepts invitation to speak at the August 29 unveiling in Everett Pennsylvania. Gen B F Fisher Joseph E Thropp and ex Governors Hastings Beaver also on the program. The event will feature a military parade and fireworks. Barton is a former Confederate soldier honored for the occasion.
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R T. Barton
Grand Army of the Republic
Everett
United States
Joseph E. Thropp
Barton
B. F. Fisher
Valley Forge
Hastings
Beaver
Thropp
Winchester
Ralph Bingham Coming to Court House Hall
The eminent monologist Ralph Bingham will perform at Court House Hall on Thursday evening September 5 for the Epworth League of Braddock Street M E Church South. Winchester’s Auditorium could not host on that date, so the Court House venue is used with lower admission prices of 25 and 35 cents instead of 50 and 75.
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Ralph Bingham
Court House Hall
Epworth League
Braddock St. M. E. Church South
Winchester
Court House
Yard Party Closes By Union Band On Institute Lawn
The Union Band held a yard party last Saturday on the Episcopal Female Institute lawn. They paraded down town and performed several selections on the lawn. The band members thank the ladies who helped, those who donated cake and candies, and attendees for their support.
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Union
Episcopal Female Institute
Richard family returns home after Indiana trip
Mr. Wesley Richrd left this afternoon for his home in Indiana accompanied by his invalid brother Luther Richard. They arrived in this county from Indiana on Aug. 16 and Luther is now at the home of his father, Joseph P. Richard, Cedar Creek Grade, improving somewhat.
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Wesley Richrd
Indiana
Richard
Luther Richard
Joseph P. Richard
Cedar Creek
May Go to Colorado with Mr Glarke from Marion Ind
Mr Tobe Glarke of Marion Indiana visits this section and may join Mr John Brown on the ranch near Pike's Peak Colorado, after previously being associated with Brown in that place.
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Tobe Glarke
Marion
Ind
John Brown
Mr. Brown
Pike’s Peak
Colorado
Virginia Honored as Tucker Elected to ABA Committee
Hon. Henry St. George Tucker of Lexington, brother of Mrs. W. P. McGuire, has been elected to the executive committee of the American Bar Association. The ABA’s next session will be held in Saratoga, New York.
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Virginia
Henry St. George Tucker
Lexington
Mra
W. P. McGuire
The
American Bar Association
Saratoga
N. Y
Round Hill Church Holds Annual Grove Meeting
Yesterday at Round Hill Presbyterian Church an all day service was held with two sermons offered by Rev. Oliver of Broadway and Rev. H Tucker Graham. The gathering drew large crowds with participants bringing lunches for the grove style reunion noted since 1850. Rev. J J Fix is the current pastor.
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Round Hill Presbyterian Church
Auld Lang Syne
Mr. Oliver
Broadway
H. Tucker Graham
J. J. Fix
Fishermen Return From Capon River With Big Bass
Capt Kinzel landed a five pound bass on Capon River trip. John S Miller and Geo H Kinzel joined the fishing party returning Saturday. Miller killed a copperhead snake. Kinzel did not take part in that incident.
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John 8
Miller
Geo. H. Kinzel
John Dffenderfer
Capon River
Kinzel
John
Capt
Kinzal
Charley Rouss Fire Company Invited as Special Guests
The Charley Rouss fire company is set to appear as special guests at the Pennsylvania Firemen's Association meeting in Philadelphia next October. The group has already been invited by a large corporation and may tour Wilmington Delaware as additional guests.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Delaware
Safe arrival of Miss Anas Robinson in England
Mrs J P Hyde reports receiving a postal card from Miss Anas Robinson announcing her safe arrival in England at her old home. Robinson was a former instructor of art and modern languages at Valley Female College and has many friends in this city.
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J. P. Hyde
Anas Robinson
England
Miss Robinson
the Valley Female College
Visiting Boozers Attend National Dental Meeting
Dr. and Mrs. J Elwin Boozer arrived Saturday evening from Milwaukee Wisconsin where they attended the National Dental Association meeting. They will stay awhile as guests of Mrs F August Gratchen before returning to their home in Columbia South Carolina.
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J. Elwin Boozer
Milwaukee
Wis
National Dental Association
F. August Gratchen
Columbie
S. C
Reverend Tucker Graham Preaches at Fayetteville Church
Yesterday morning Rev. H. Tucker Graham preached the sermon at the Presbyterian Church. He is pastor of the Fayetteville church and, with his family, spends summers at his old home in the city. The sermon was described as very acceptable.
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Presbyterian Church
H. Tucker Graham
de. Jas. R. Graham
Tucker Graham
Fayetteville
N. C
Hom
United States Weather Forecast for Virginia
The Weather Bureau issued a forecast for Virginia showing fall conditions tonight and Tuesday with partly cloudy skies. North to northeast winds are expected.
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United States Weather Bureau
Virginia
School Board to Meet Tonight in Regular Session
The School Board will hold a regular meeting this evening to discuss district matters and upcoming decisions. Proceedings are expected to cover routine agenda items, with updates from district staff and public comment opportunities.
Exciting Scenes In Police Court In Winchester
Police Court this morning saw a bitter row between Robert Webb and William Smith over the colored cemetery. Smith pleaded guilty to destroying property and paid a 250 dollar fine. Webb was discharged. Court officers and many colored church leaders were witnesses as tempers flared and two men were removed for interruptions.
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Temple of Justice
Justice Bragonier
Robert Webb
Neville
Webb
Smith
Winchester
Robert Orrick
Robi. Webb
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Harrison
Bushnell’s
Winghester Fund
Mr. Bryan
Buffalo
R. T. Barton
Everett, Pa
Mr. Richard
Tux Stak
Round Hill
Hoogland
Government Weather Report
Station House
William Smith
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