Remarkable Eye Operation On Clarence Patton Reported
Dr. Hunter McGuire and Dr. W. A. Bell describe a remarkable operation on Clarence Patton who had a steel fragment embedded in his eye for six weeks. They removed the eye to save life and damaged scissors and the eye are kept for study. Patton’s other eye and sight are hoped to recover after the procedure under chloroform yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter McGuire
W. A. Bell
Clarence Patton
Patton
McGuire
Woman Scars Man With Razor After Millwood Ball
At a Millwood Virginia ball last night Laura Bray allegedly attacked Moke Ailstock of Winchester with a razor after jealousy over rival suitors. Moke sustained facial injuries and is convalescing. Laura reportedly boasted I did it with my little razor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood
Moke Ailstock
Winchester
Laura Bray
Will Preach Tomorrow at Sacred Heart Church
Rev. W. A. McKeefry will conduct services tomorrow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church after several months absent from duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McKeefry
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Job work of all kinds executed at this office
A concise notice states that all kinds of job work are performed at the office. It emphasizes general services offered without detailing specific tasks or schedules.
Iron Furnaces to Be Reopened in Shenandoah County
Narrow gauge line between Edinburg Virginia and Columbia Furnace sold to New York and Philadelphia capitalists. Line will be widened to standard width and possibly extended into West Virginia. Furnaces at Columbia and Liberty to be blown, tapping mineral territory and boosting Shenandoah mining development. Former owners include Dr. R W Stone John Wissler H H Yard and Keystone National Bank involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburg
Columbia Furnace
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio
West Virginia
Shenandoah County
Columbia
Liberty
R. W. Stone
John Wissler
Winchester
H. H. Yard
Keystone National Bank of Philadelphia
Yard
Friendship Concert This Evening at Court House Lawn
The Friendship Band performs an open-air concert on the Court House lawn directed by Prof. H. R. Homer. Attendance is urged to avoid crowding the grass and programs include The Honeysuckle and the Bee, Marche Romaine, Overture Vigenta, The Virginia Patrol, and Belles of America March among others, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
H. R. Homer
The
Virginia Patrol
Bee
W. H. Penn
Valse Bleue
Cere Cues
Andy
Theo, Friedman
Belles of America
E. Morris
Rain Destroys Picnic at Rouss Springs
A sudden downpour disrupted a group of young people at Rouss Springs. The drenched party sought shelter at Miss Hollingworth's home and remained there until near two in the morning, returning to town as a bedraggled group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Springs
Hollinsworth Mansion
Miss Hollingworth
Judge Harrison's Nephew Visits Judge Murray in Leesburg
Mr. Thomas Harrison Winchester of Macon Georgia, son of Dr Winchester, visits Judge Murray near Leesburg. He is a nephew of Judge Thomas Harrison of Winchester, a prominent member of the Virginia State Constitutional Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harrison Winchester
Winchester
Macon
Murray
Leesburg
Thomas Harrison
Leesburg Mirror
Sparks Circus Bill Car Arrives in Town
The bill car of Sparks Circus is in town and the community will be billed for the show set to stand in the city on Monday September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Car
Sparks Circus
Shenandoah Valley Fair Preparations Update
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society directors met on Rouss avenue with Acting president Chamblin. Water supply work on fair grounds nearly finished, stalls roof contract let, hedge trimming and white washing authorized. Attractions committee may spend about 100 dollars for features and complimentary tickets require countersignature. A committee to seek exhibits at Hagerstown Fair was appointed for October 22 to 25. Visitors day traditionally features a 1000 dollar check from Mr Reuss. Thursday is visitors day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Rouss Avenue
T. S. Chamblin
Messrs
Bowles, Purcell
Gaize
Hagerstown Fair
Reuss
Judge Harrison Presents Petition to Preserve City Court
Judge T. W. Harrison of Winchester presented a petition from the Winchester City Council urging the preservation of the Corporation Court. He argued the court’s expenses are borne by the city and that a building for the court was erected at a substantial cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Corporation Court
North Frederick Turnpike Board Reports Road In Good Health
The Road Board of the North Frederick Turnpike met in the Supervisors room with B. W. Baker presiding and Poll H. Gold as secretary. Treasurer Wm. K. Smith reported the turnpike in healthy condition and two directors were re elected Jonah Tavenner of Gainsboro and Julian Baker of Albin. The remaining three fifths of the road, turned over to the county by the State, are directed by the Supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Frederick Turnpike
B. W. Baker
Poll H Gold
Wm. K. Smith
Jonah Tavenner
Gainsboro
Julian Baker
Albin
John H. Sparks Circus Delights St. Marys Crowd
The John H. Sparks circus drew a large afternoon and evening audience last Saturday in St. Marys. Performers and trained animals earned high praise, with patrons calling it the best 25 cent show in the area and urging another visit. The note mentions an upcoming Winchester showing on September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Sparks
Mr. Sparks
Ae Suen Gazette
St. Mary’s Pa
Winchester
Picnic Outing Draws Baptist Colored Sunday School Youth
A large group of Baptist Colored Sunday School members traveled to Berryville this morning for a church picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Colored Sunday School
Berryville
Huyett retires as Frederick County Democratic chairman
Luther A. Huyett steps down after fourteen years leading the Frederick County Executive Committee. James I. Larrick elected chairman. C. Chiles named secretary. John M. Steck chosen campaign chairman for county and Winchester city. Democrats express confidence in the new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther A. Huyett
Frederick County
Huyett
Frederick
Mc Huyett
James I. Larrick
Larrick
Court House
Messie
Jas. I. Larrick
L. A. Huyett
S. M. Chiles
B.C. Shull
J. K Mee- Cann
J. T. MclIlwee
B West Baker
Jno
M. Silver
James Cather
Philip Shade
C. P. Collins
Cailes
John M. Steck
Steck
Winchester
Mr James Young Leaves Henry Irving’s Go
American actor James Young, frequent guest in Richmond, left Sir Henry Irving’s company after a quarrel. He had joined Irving in England months ago, but returned to America saying he could not get along with Irving, England, or the English people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Young
A L. Shearer
Richmond
Mr. Young
England
Sir Henry Irving
Sir Henry
America
Pastor Called to City Church in Baltimore
The Rev. R S Coupland of Charlestown West Virginia has been invited to lead the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Ascension at Lafayette Square Baltimore Maryland. The vestry sent the call several days ago and has not yet received a reply from the West Virginia minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R .S. Coupland
Charlestown
W. Vas
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Lafayette Square
Baltimore
Coupland
West Virginia
Miss Lula Kennedy Improves After Illness at Johns Hopkins
The friends of Miss Lula Kennedy daughter of the late Rev H H Kennedy regret to announce she has been very ill at Johns Hopkins Hospital but is now improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Kennedy
H. H. Kennedy
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Miss Maxine Allen at Hotel Evans
Miss Maxine Allen of Williamsport Pennsylvania is at Hotel Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Allen
Williamsport, Ps
Hotel Evans
Old Shoe Factory to Close on Main Street
The Winchester Boot and Shoe Factory on Main Street will close next Monday after twenty years. Henry Schneider, last proprietor, will shift to running a South Braddock Street grocery store, moving some machinery upstairs and keeping a small crew. The plant once filled the corner building with hundreds of workers before competition and market shifts ended its era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Winchester Boot and
Henry Schneider
South Braddock Street
Robert Dodd
Water Streets
Soine
Schneider
Mosby's Men to Hold a Reunion in Warrenton
Invitations arrive for the eighth annual reunion of Mosby's men in Warrenton on Saturday September 14. The 48th Virginia Cavalry once numbered 800, now only 232 remain. Winchester command members include Capt. Jas H. Burgess I H Faulkner P H Reardon A Ferguson George W Taylor and William Taylor. They are expected to attend.
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Mosby
Warrenton
Virginia Cavalry
Winchester
Jas H. Burgess
I. H. Faulkner
P. H. Reardon
A. Ferguson
Geo. W. Taylor
William Taylor
Mr Shearers Tally ho Party Honors Friends
Mr A L Shearer held a tally ho party for friends last night. His team and coach were featured as the party toured the town with several short incursions into the country. Attendees included Mrs Daniels of Jacksonville Florida Miss Mills of Washington Miss Veazie of Natchez and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Shearer
Daniels
Jacksonville
Fla
Miss Mills
Washington
Veazie
Natchez
Mies
Mamie Muse
Meta Russell
Pinkie Sheetz
Mary Smith
Annie Crompton
Annie Johnson
E. D. Palmer
Infant Dies of Grove Family Near Neill's Dam
The infant Alonzo, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Grove, died this morning near Neill's Dam. The funeral from Mr Grove's residence will be tomorrow at 10 oclock with Rev Dudley officiating. Interment will be in Mt Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo
Edward Grove
Neill’s Dam
Reverend Graham Unable to Preach. Sibley to Lead
Sickness in the Graham family prevents Rev. H Tucker Graham from delivering the sermon at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow night. Rev. Julian B Sibley will lead both the morning and evening services as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Tucker Graham
Presbyterian Church
Julian
Sibley
Shenandoah Baptist Association Opposes State Aid Plan
Rev E B Jackson returned from Rockland Virginia where the Shenandoah Baptist Association met to discuss Mormon encroachment and oppose state funding for sectarian schools. The body urged evangelistic outreach and continued Rev W J Hubbard, with a resolution to block Virginia appropriations for sectarian institutions to be sent to the Constitutional Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Jackson
Rockland
Virginia
Shenandoah Baptist Association
Julian Broaddus
Berryville
F. P. Berkeley
Frent Royal
L. R. Milbourn
HK. B. Jackson
Winchester
T. G. Magruder
W. J. Hubbard
First Baptist Church
Sunday School and Bible Board
Women’s Missionary Society
Association
D. C. O’flaherty
Waters Brother in Washington Succumbs to Illness
Miss Jennie Waters was called home to Washington this morning by the illness of her brother Charles J. Waters who is reported as threatened with typhoid fever. He is a brother of Mrs. G. O. Miller of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Waters
Washington
Charles J. Waters
Waters
G. O. Miller
Mr Benoist Shields Returns to Lexington
Mr. Benoist Shields has been visiting his aunt Mrs. Wm. P. McGuire and today returned to Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benoist Shields
Wm. P. McGuire
Lexington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harrison
V. A. Society
R James I. Larrick
Henry Irving
City Church
Miss Kennedy I l
Mr. Shearer
Mr. Graham
Bushne'l’s
Baptists
Shenandoah Association
Illneas
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