Ring Returned to Dead Man's Aunt After Forty Years
Major J Og den Murray recovered a gold ring found on Lieut Charles A. Graham of the Fifth Texas Regiment when his body was re interred at Stonewall Cemetery. He located Graham’s Texas relatives, Mrs. McCutcheon and daughter Miss Gertrude, who will receive the heirloom. Capt George A. Branard traced the kin, noting Graham died in Virginia after service in Hood's Texas Brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Ogden Murray
Brucetown
Stonewall Cemetery
Charles A. Graham
Fifth
Texas Regiment
Major Murray
Lieut. Graham
W. W. Tarquary
Tangary
Texas
Murray
George A. Branard
Houston
Hoon
Texas Brigade
Branard
Gaham
McCutcheon
Gertrude McCutcheon
Union Hill
Washingon County
Graham
Virginia
Capt. Broward
Winchester
Antietam
Baptist Church
Burglar In Cellar Reported Near Stephens City
A Miss Cecelia Miller woke to a cellar noise at her Stephens City home and alerted her father. The burglar fled after being seen by Miss Miller, leaving a bag of potatoes as the sole booty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazarar
Stephens City
Cecelia Miller
Dudley A Miller
Mies Miller
Philharmonic Class at Fairfax College Delights Audience
The Philharmonic Class of Fairfax College gave a fine recital last night with an elaborate program. Miss Pittman and Miss Taylor impressed on Marche Militaraire, Miss Lynch shone with Four-Leaf Clover, and Misses Faulkner Maynard and others showed notable talent across a varied lineup of dances, songs, and two piano pieces performed in unison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philharmonic
Fairfax College
Pittman
Taylor
Mattie Dodd
Emily Maupin
Shepherd
Hitt
Ziller Vale
Mollie
America
Hack
Burprise
Supa
Ella Pitmen
Lucy Kupkendall
Castello
Madge Tabl
Maynard Sonat
Ella Pitman
Sue Taylor
Pitman
la Marseillaiss
Jones
Lynch
Friendship Holds Monthly Fire Company Meeting
Friendship Fire Company met in the east Cork street hall with Captain Jas M Haymaker presiding. A committee to arrange the annual bazar for February 18 to 22 will be named soon. An amendment to article 8 proposed changing meeting time from 30 to 8 o clock. Shepherdstown fire company invitation rejected. Committee to settle with the treasurer named. Bills were paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
East Cork Street
Jas
M. Haymaker
C. H. Hardy
Shepherdstown Fire Company
J. E. Correll
Adam Forney
C. H. Herdy
Court Dismisses Damage Suits Vindicating Wingate Family
The Circuit Court dismissed slander suits filed by Miss A Salome Wingate of Washington and Mrs. Jessie Reynolds against Sheriff J D Billmyer Nannie Billmyer Prof E F Goodwin and editors J F Engle and R C Riesler The defendants admitted the charges were false and apologized, ending the sensational case and vindicating the Wingate and Reynolds families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Salome Wingate
Washington
Shepherd College
Shepherdstown
Jessie Reynolds
A. 8. Reynolds
J. D. Billmyer
Nannie Billmyer
E. F. Goodwin
Grafton
W. Va
J. F. Engle
R. C. Riesler
Farmer’s Advocate
Charles Town
Wingate
Dr. Reynolds
Summit Point resident denies local smallpox report
A. G. Baker of Summit Point West Virginia writes Toe Star denying smallpox in the area. He claims Whiting’s death came from Bright’s disease and that Whiting’s family will testify. He notes quarantine remains for smallpox while others show mild chickenpox. B. Keferstein of Washington DC visits on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Baker
Summit Point
W. Va
Toe Star
Young Whiting
Bright
Whiting
Elks Memorial Service Planned at Winchester Lodge
The Winchester Lodge No. 867 Elks schedule their first annual memorial at The Auditorium Sunday at 8 pm with Martinsburg vocalists from W Va. J Lewis Bumgardner of Staunton will give the address. Lodge members march from the post office to the auditorium and occupy front seats. The program features music by Junior Orchestra and a Martinsburg quartet, with solos by Bernadetta Deane and Maud Pitzer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Martinsburg
W. Va
J Lewis Bumgardner
Staunton
Bernadetta Deane
Jessie Barker
Willey
Carl H. Grove
Maud Pitzer
Messrs
J. R. Doran
J. A. Burgess, Jr
Walter Huntsberry
William P. Reardon
Herbert
Larrick
Ripley Orchestra
Urania
Rollinson Orchestra
Geo. B. Bushnell
Ode Air
Auld Lang Syn
Lodge and Rocherce
Nelson Pdepee
Water of Babylon
Burnadetta Deane
Ward H. Grove
Acquitted of Violating Game Law
Capon Bridge merchant J A Hutchinson was acquitted after witnesses failed to prove shipping game out of West Virginia. The case involved a wagon found in Frederick County and alleged state violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hutchinson
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Pugh
Hutchinson
Frederick County
West Virginia
Crime report: Speck shoots in crap game in Front Royal
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star reports that Bob Poor, white, and a South Carolina Negro named Speck quarreled over craps in Front Royal on December 4. Speck fired a revolver, hitting Poor in the thigh with a painful but not serious wound. Speck is at large as officers pursue him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Roya
Bob Poor
Speck
South Carolina
Poor
Specks
Shenandoah Valley Bank Shows Strong Deposit Growth
The bank reports individual deposits rising since September by over 44000 dollars. Total assets now near 1.2 million dollars, indicating strong safety for depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Splendid Bank
New Boiler Installed at Pumping Station
The new boiler for the pumping station is in place and ready for use as needed. Dr. P. W. Boyd, superintendent of water and streets, supervised the installation and work was completed well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.W. Boyd
Mr. George Barnum Dies in Savannah Georgia
A private telegram from Winchester reports the death of George Barnum in Savannah Georgia aged about 52. He was a Savannah railroad official and well known figure connected to Georgia Central Railroad. He married Frances Courtenay Baylor, a noted Southern author, in Winchester about five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Savannah
George 8
Ottawa
Canada
John Lowe
Dominion of Canada
Barnum
James Berger
United States Army
Frances Chamberlain Barnum
George Vaughan. Barnum
John Baylor Barnum
Savannagh
Laid to Rest In Mt. Hebron
The funeral of Mrs. Henry D. Todd of Hagerstown Maryland was held at 1 30 this afternoon at Braddock Street Methodist Church South The Rev C D Bulla officiated and delivered an address on Immortality The service included hymns Rock of Ages Jesus Lover of My Soul and I Will Sing You a Song of a Beautiful Land The burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Geo W Grim J N W Funk Geo W Kremer Arthur Grim George R Henry and Capt James M Haymaker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Todd
Hagerstown
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Cumberland Valley Railroad
C. D. Bulla
Bulla
Jesus
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
Geo. W. Grim
J. N.W. Funk
Geo. W. Kremer
Arthur Grim
George R. Henry
Capt
James M. Haymaker
Minstrels Delight Large Audience at The Auditorium
A large crowd attended Gor ton's Minstrels last night at the Auditorium and praised the show. Performers such as Jake Welby Bobby DeRue and the end men provided sharp wit while the Mardo Brothers acrobats closed the program with a standout act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorton
Jake Welby
Bobby DeRue
Mardo Brothers
Butler and Roberts Marry at Bride’s Home Near Albin
Mrs. Jennie Butler and D William Roberts, both county residents, were married yesterday at the bride’s residence near Albin by Rev. N N Hall of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Butler
D. William Roberts
Albin
N.N. Hall
Trunks Attached at Station Stir Sparks Local Dispute
At Baltimore and Osio station in Winchester Clarke county a trunk attachment led to a tense scene as farmer Selby Kitchen and his son awaited a Portland bound train. John Golightly claimed 68 dollars for hay baling services and secured an attachment on Kitchen’s trunks. The trunks were held until evening pending Kitchen’s payment order to his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selby Kitchen
Clarke County
John N. Kitchen
Baltimore and Osio
Kitchen
Winchester
Portland
Oregon
Clarke
John Golightly
Golightly
Baling Hay
Taylor
John Kitchen
Mrs. Ewing Buried At Stephens City
The funeral of Mrs. Orwa C. Ewing, 65, widow of John A. Ewing, occurred at Stephens City near the late home after a lingering illness of consumption. Survived by two daughters Mrs. J. W. Muma and Miss Nannie Ewing and three sons Luther William and Edward, all of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Stephins City
Orwa C. Ewing
Luther
William
Edward
Couple Weds at Braddock Street Church Parsonage
Miss Nina Keckley and Mr Oliver Mellwee, a county couple, married at the Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South parsonage at 7 30 last night. Rev C D Bulla officiated. They will reside in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Keckley
Oliver Mellwee
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
C. D. Bulla
Mrs. McIlwee
Winchester
Cozy Corners brings Adelaide Thurston play to Auditorium
The pretty play AT COZY CORNERS made famous by Adelaide Thurston will premiere at The Auditorium on Monday December 7. Expect a large and fashionable audience drawn to the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Thurston
Knights to Elect Officers Tonight at Winchester Commandery
Winchester Commandery No 12 Knights Templar meets at The Auditorium for its regular annual election of officers this evening. Advertisements urge members to attend and participate in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Knights Templar
Local Man Killed Testing Locomotive at Baldwin Works
Charlee K. Bowers, 55, formerly of Frederick County, died when a locomotive passed over him during testing at Baldwin Locomotive Works in Richmond. He leaves a wife, five sons, and relatives in Frederick and Winchester. Funeral set for tomorrow. Bowers had long served as superintendent at Baldwin Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Cartmell
Frederick County
Richmond
Charlee K. Bowers
Bowers
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Baldwin Works
James Carr Baker
T. K Cartmell
Samuel Baker
Messrs
Carr O
Edgar
James, Gamble
Eugene Bowers
Mr. Bowers
Winchester
Summit Point
Burial of Brunswick child Guy M Price at Mount Hebron
The three year old Guy M Price of Brunswick Maryland was brought to Winchester by Baltimore and Ohio railroad and interred at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Rev Geo R Bowers of Grace Lutheran Church conducted the burial service. The child's coffin was transported without an undertaker and accompanied by many relatives and friends after a brief illness with spasmodic croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy M. Price
George Price
Brunswick
Winchester
Baltimore & Ohio
Mount Hebron
Geo
Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
House Robbed While Family Attends Worship Near Bunker Hill
A thief forced a first floor window and stole a pocketbook containing $6 from Miss Gibson a governess in the family of Mr. Wm. D. Bishop who live three and a half miles south of Bunker Hill while the family attended church last night. No suspect is identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. D. Bishop
Bunker Hill
Miss Gibson
Ridgeway Post Office Closes in West Virginia
The Ridgeway post office in Berkely county along the Cumberland Valley line has been discontinued though the station retains its name. Most patrons now have mail sent to Bunker Hill West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway
Berkeley County
W. Va
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Bunker Hill
Hicks December Weather Outlook From Rev Irl Hicks
Rev Irl Hicks predicts a varied December with thunder storms at times and blizzards at others. The month opens warm then turns cold, with multiple storm periods bringing rain snow and heavy winds across the nation and a late month warming trend possibly spawning thunder storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irl Hicks
Hicks
Competent Caste Next Thursday in Local Theatre
The Dramatic Club at the Auditorium presents The Unreasonable Mrs Weat next Thursday evening marking a return of several top local actors. H. R. Atwell as John Weatherby and Mrs. H. D. Fuller headline the cast with new member Mrs. M. M. Lynch in an Irish maid role. Mrs. R. E. Byrd also stars as the amusing yet hectoring Mrs. Weat in the production expected to draw laughter and applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dramatic Club
R. Atwell
Texas
John Weatherby
H. D. Fuller
Mr. Atwell
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Ring
Dead Man
Confederate
Miss Glass
Friendship
B. Keferstein
Washington, D. C
Elks’ Memorial
MR. Barnum
Savannah, GA
Frances Courtenay Baylor
Mt. Hebron
Knights
Chas. K. Bowers
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