Aged Confederate James William Grim Dies at Winchester
James William Grim known as Uncle Bobbie Grim died yesterday at 2 pm at his son in law Thomas Seabright’s home 29 west Bond street after over a year of illness described as a dropsical affection. Funeral was at 3 pm at the residence with Rev J P Hyde officiating. He was a veteran of the 2nd Virginia Regiment and a master carpenter. He is survived by nine children and one sister with descendants. General Turner Ashby Camp escorted his remains to Mt Hebron Cemetery for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James William ‘Grim
Bobbie Grim
Thomas H. Seabright
West Bond Street
J. P. Hyde
Turner Ashby Camp
Mt. Hebron
Mr. Grim
Winchester
2Nd
Virginia Regiment
William N. Clark
James B. Burgess
Grim
Bridgeport
Alfred Grim
Charlestown
West Virginia
Atta Wharton
Front Royal
Nona Peery
Jennie Madigan
Nannie Newcomb
Mollie Seabright
Maggie Deschon
John Mason
Thomas Grim
Martha Ellen Fleet
Strasburg
Episcipalian Appeal Seeks Funds for Indian Work in Idaho
The Winchester Episcopalians were told Bishop Funsten, now in Boise Idaho, needs funds to aid Indian missions. Requests total 500 for Miss Helen Stockdell’s log house at Lembi Agency, 700 to support a Virginia Seminary man in a mining district, 1000 for a mission rectory and two churches, 900 for St. Margaret’s School girls, 5000 to extend school work and 5000 to complete two churches. Bishop Funsten has lectured in Christ Church Winchester.
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Episcopalians
Winchester
Bishop Funsten
Virginia
Boise
Idaho
Helen G. Stockdell
Lembi Indian Agency
Stockdell
Richmond
Funsten
St. Margaret’s School
Christ Episcopal Church
Four men injured in runaway on North Market Street
Four men in a buggy were thrown out when a bronchip ran off on North Market Street last Saturday. William Merryman sprained a leg and Irvin Redman lost a tooth. The remaining occupants were at Cocoanute, currants, and seeded raising at Scurerper's Grocery.
Death follows injuries in Martinsburg accident
Mr George C Youmans of this county died in New York on Saturday after a life spent buying apples in the region. He was crushed between an express wagon and a car door sill in Martinsburg months ago, later traveling to Winchester where Dr Bell treated him. He was about 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Smith
New York
George C. Youmans
Youmans
Martinsburg
Winchester
Mr. Youmans
W. A. Bell
Aged Man Kicked by Horse in Ash Hollow
Mr. Newton Keller of Ash Hollow, aged over 60, is in critical condition after a severe kick to the stomach from a horse at his home last week. While trying to move the animal from a muddy pool, the horse rose and struck him, knocking him unconscious before he was taken indoors for medical help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Keller
Ash Hollow
Keller
Debt Cleared as Trinity Church Reaches Major Milestone
Rev. S H Light announced to Lexington Virginia Trinity Methodist Church members that all debts on the church and parsonage have been paid. The property value has grown from 6600 dollars to 20500 dollars since 12 years prior, with the 1888 start under Rev A M Cackley and completion in 1891 under Rev F J Pretty man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Light
Trinity Methodist Church
Lexington
A. M. Cackley
Middletown
F. J. Prettyman
First Court Session Set by Judge McDowell in Harrisonburg
Judge Henry C. McDowell will hold his first court this week in Harrisonburg to succeed the late Judge Paul. Four local jurors are summoned from the vicinity including L. C. Luttrell and J. B. Crosen. Jonah Hardesty will depart tonight while George W. Kremer stays due to a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. McDowell
United States Court
Paul
Harrisonburg
L. C. Luttrell
J. B. Crosen
Jonah Hardesty
George W. Kremer
Mrs Hack Departed for Stephens City From Here
Mrs Maria Hack spent several months visiting and departed Wednesday for her home at Stephens City Virginia according to Hardy County News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Hack
Stephens City
Hardy County News
Mayor Barton Buys 303 Acre Applepie Ridge Farm
Mayor R T Barton purchased the 303 acre old Finkbine farm on Applepie Ridge four miles northwest of Winchester from F A Cochran for 14500 dollars in cash. The sale, one of the largest real estate deals locally, may signal Barton interest in farming though he will remain a Winchester resident and continue municipal duties. The limestone soil favors fruit cultivation especially Newtown Pippin apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Barton
F. A. Cochran
Applepie Ridge
Winchester
Barton
Newtown
Nephew of Mrs Fuller Dies in Princeton Typhoid Claim
The town of Princeton twelve miles northeast of Roanoke was stunned by the news that Rev. Eugene Douglas died of typhoid fever after a three week illness. He leaves his mother and two brothers and was a native of Botetourt County. He was a grandson of Judge J. R. Douglas of Jefferson County and a descendant of the Huguenot de Trevilliers family. He was a gifted speaker with a promising future. He was a nephew of Mrs Ful ler of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Roanoke
Eugene Douglas
Douglas
Botetourt County
Boyer
Botetourt
Old Dominion
J. R. Douglas
Jefferson
County
W. Va
William Douglas
Hugenot
de Trevilliers
Roanoke Times
Dr Fuller
Winchester
Ministers Annoyed by Congregation Coughs
Church leaders were irritated by persistent coughing during services. The ad notes Mentholated Cough Syrup sold by Gro. E. Busnyeit & Co to cure quickly. The Live Druggists promote the product as a remedy for vocal strain and discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gro. E. Busnyeit & Co
Confederate Pallbearers at Uncle Bobbie Grim Funeral
Pallbearers at the funeral today were all members of Ashby Camp. The pallbearers named were R. I. Striker James P. Kremer Charles Grim Joseph Lyder J. K. Lewis and I. H. Faulknerz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie’ Grim
Ashby Camp
R. I. Striker
James P. Kremer
Charles Grim
Joseph Lyder
J. K. Lewis
I. H. Faulknerz
City Hall Open for Sunday Open House
City Hall opened on Sunday inviting hundreds of visitors who toured the building during the excursion day. The event drew large crowds and allowed public inspection of the facilities.
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City Hall
Lad Escapes Injury After Gun Explodes Near Gap Run
A 12 year old hunter, George McFarland, narrowly avoids serious harm when his light fowling gun explodes near Gap Run. The stock shatters, yet the boy suffers no injuries, with similar past accident involving his brother Charles reported a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gap Run
George McFarland
John William McFarland
Young McFarland
Charles McFarland
Col J Ed Russell Dies in Elkins West Virginia
Col J Ed Russell died in Elkins West Virginia last Thursday at age fifty six and was buried at Maplewood Cemetery. He led the County Democratic committee, served on Governor Wilsons staff, and operated a Romney business with his brother William M Russell who is Bank of Romneys cashier. He left a widow and nine children including a daughter in law of Prof Ellis Hodgson of Romney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ed Russell
Elkins
W. Va
Maplewood Cemetery
Anna Hack
Winchester
E. Willis Wilson
Col. Russell
Romney
William M. Russell
Bank of Romney
Ellis Hodgson
The Gay Mr. Goldstein presented by a strong company
The Gay Mr. Goldstein was played at the Academy yesterday by an excellent company. George C. Boniface Jr. was very funny as Mr. Rattleback, using musical comedy methods. Thom as J. Keogh offered a novel Mr. Goldstein role, and Miss Mary Hampton impressed as Mrs. Goldstein. Alma Powell pleased as Henrietta. overall, the company was unusually strong. Auditorium Friday Dec 6 with seats at Horsey Atwell’s priced 50 75 and 1.
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Mr. Goldstein
Academy
George C. Boniface, Jr
Rattleback
Thomas J. Keogh
Goldstein
Alma Powell
Henrietta
Richmond Times
Horsey & Atwell’s
Chief of Police Denies Rope Hoisting Report
Chief A. Seabright in an interview today says the report that he was pulled to the ceiling of the Friendship Fire Company hall by a rope while trying to halt a false fire alarm Friday night is inaccurate. He says he released the rope and that the crowd accompanying him and his prisoner to the police station remained boisterous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Seabright
Friendship Fire Company
Weather Forecast From Hicks For December Storms
Hicks predicts a stormy December with many winter storms in the first half, a warmer spell around the new Moon, and a sequence of blizzards and cold waves from mid month into late December. Storms peak around December 22 to 26 with rain snow and possible thunder, culminating in western to central snow and a cold year end.
Lumber Co to be Organized Here
A meeting of eastern lumbermen will be held at 2 30 o clock tomorrow in Martinsburg West Virginia to organize a company to buy timber in the area. The firm will have offices and a shipping point in Winchester and will be represented by Mr W O Hollar.
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Martinsburg
Winchester
W. O. Hollar
Wilf Wed County Girl Licensed for Marriage
A license was granted today by County Clerk Cartmell for the marriage of Mr. George H. James of Baltimore and Miss Ella R daughter of Mr and Mrs George Stummell of near Middletown. The wedding is to take place tomorrow. James is a carpenter and a native of Northampton county Virginia.
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Cartmell
George H. James
Baltimore
Ella R
George Stmmell
Middletown
James
Northumberland County
Virginia
Quiet Delinquent Property Sale At County Court House
The sale of county delinquent lands conducted today before the Court House drew little attention as the State purchased several properties and only four or five were bought by outside bidders.
Mr. Joseph E. Kiger Visits His Charlottesville Home
Mr. Joseph E. Kiger of Charlottes ville is visiting his home in this city, as reported in local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Kiger
Charlottesville
Society Reelects Rouss as President at Economy Meeting
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society votes to cut secretary pay from 200 to 100 and reduce the treasurer and grounds staff salaries. The treasury shows 645 after expenses, with directors and officers largely unchanged aside from a few new appointees. Charles Broadway Rouss is re elected president, and new directors include Scott Grant and Hon. W. G. Conrad with officers listed from multiple counties.
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Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
A. H. Chamblin
Loudoun
Chamblin
J. R. Rust
Warren
Dr. Kepp
Prince Willliam County
Scott Grant
J. F. Strother
Hon
W. G. Conrad
Clarke
Rouss
Conrad
Hardy
Prince William
H. Sempers
Fauquier
Joseph T. Hiett
Fairfax
W. W. Bowles
M. J. Hardesty
M. Chiles
Winchester
B. ©. Shull
A. 8. Wright
Julian W.W. Baker
W.S. Hiett
R. L. Glaize
B. M. Carter
Frederick
A. L. Shearer
E. G. Hollis
Clark H. Purcell
Glaize
Mrs Shields Dies After Illness At 79 In Winchester
Mrs Sarah Shields died yesterday morning at 209 North Kent street after a six week illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM with Rev W L Seabrook officiating. She was born in Clarke county about 79 years ago and spent many years in Winchester. She leaves two daughters Mrs John Thwaite and Miss Emma Shields. Dr Hunter McGuire returned home from New York last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Shields
North Kent Street
W. L. Seabrook
Shields
Clarke County
Winchester
John Thwaite
Emma Shields
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Uncle Bobbie
Scurerper
Dr. Cackley
MR. Barton
Lad
McFarland
Col
the Gay
Hicks
Wilf
Charles Broadway Rouss
Hunter McGuire
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