Harrisburg church to name Winchester rector candidate
Rev Dr Nelson P Dame of Winchester Virginia is reported as the candidate for rector of St Stephen's Episcopal Church Harrisburg to succeed Rev Dr T B Angell who will move to St Andrew's Wilmington. Dame, surprised by the report, has strong local ties and may be reluctant to leave his Winchester parish. St Stephen's is the larger Episcopal church in Harrisburg within the Central Diocese.
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Baltimore Sun
Starrisburg
Nelson P. Dame
Winchester
Wm. M. Dame
Baltimore
St. Stephen’s Protestant Episcopal Church
T. B. Angell
St. Andrew’s Church
Wilmington
Del
Dame
West Water Street
Star
Harrisburg
Episcopal Church
Parochial Society of
United States
Christ Church
Doctor’s quest for marriage license blocked by residency rule
Dr G P Seibole of Washington spent time in the city seeking a marriage license but was told it could not be issued unless the bride elect was a local native. He left by the early train for Washington and was to return with his bride to wed at the Episcopal Church. The bride reportedly was a former Clarke countian and Berryville license was considered, but no license was issued yet.
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G. P. Seibole
Washington
Episcopal Church
Berryville
Miller Supply Co Sells Business Interest at R R Crossing
We have sold our entire interest in the coal and general merchandise business at the C. V. R. R. crossing to Messrs. Slonaker and Williamson and ask friends to extend the same liberal patronage to our successors.
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Messrs. Slonaker and Williamson
Miller Supply Co
Revival Services At Market Street M E Church
Revival services continue tonight at eight o'clock at Market Street M E Church. Preaching by Rev. E Olin Eldridge.
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Market Street M. E
E. Olin Eldridge
Train mishap near Harrisonburg halts ride with no injuries
A northbound Southern Railroad passenger train from Harrisonburg Virginia to Strasburg Junction derailed momentarily when a rear coach wheel broke on departure. The break occurred at low speed, passengers were shaken but uninjured, and a replacement car was arranged after the damaged coach was sidetracked.
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Southern Railroad
Harrisonburg
Strasburg Junction
Baltimore & Ohio
Winchester
Narrow escape in tannery accident injures William Carpenter
William Carpenter, a tannery worker in Paw Paw, was severely injured last Wednesday when his sleeve became caught in a belt and pulled him into moving machinery. He broke two arm bones, bled from head and chest, and was knocked unconscious before bystanders shut the engine throttle. He is hospitalized in Cumberland for treatment.
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William Carpenter
Paw Paw
Carpenter
Cumberland
Pole almost crushes workers at Water Street site
A near fatal accident occurred yesterday on West Water Street near Hunter N Kern's wholesale confectionery store. A long pole used to raise an electric light pole slipped and fell narrowly missing workmen who had to jump aside. The Winchester Electric Light Company pole was not damaged and was set back in place.
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West Water Street
Hunter N. Kern
Winchester Electric Light Company
Odd Fellows Banquet at Hart Hotel Thursday Evening
Madison Lodge No. 6 members and friends will test the culinary skill of Mr. 8. D. McDonald's chef at the Hart Hotel Thursday evening. A banquet will be held and a very pleasant time will doubtless be spent by all.
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Madison Lodge No
D. McDonald
Lady Injured As Hearse Runaway Incident
Last week a hearse driven by Mrs. Wes Bagéant of Whitacre attempted to flee, causing Mrs. Bageant to be thrown from the vehicle and suffer slight injuries during the confusion.
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Wes, Bagéant
Whitacre
Mr. 8S. F. Garton in Martinsburg Today
Mr. 8S. F. Garton appeared in Martinsburg today as part of a local visit to meet residents and discuss ongoing community concerns.
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F. Garton
Martinsburg
An Aged County Man William Brown of Whitacre
The Whitacre resident William Brown celebrates his 89th birthday on November 30, recalling a life spanning from the era of James Madison to the McKinley presidency. The piece notes his witnessing major national events from the War of 1812 era through railroad expansion and territorial growth, ending with a wish for his peaceful blessing.
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William Brown
Whitacre
James Madison
Tecumesh
Great Lakes
Monroe
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Adams
United States
Baltimore & Ohio
Ocean
Hickory” Jackson
Wm. McKinley
Murderers Coming Here Milton Seaton Died of Wounds
Milton Seaton, Middleburg town sergeant in Loudoun county, died from wounds after being disemboweled by Harrison Thompson and his brother, who eluded arrest. The Thompsons remain at large, with a $100 reward posted by the Middleburg mayor for their capture. A local resident suggested the pair may have fled toward Winchester.
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Milton Seaton
Middleburg
Leesburg
Loudoun County
Harrison Thompson
Sergeant Seaton
Thompson
Seaton
Thompsons
Winchester
Woman Claims Widow of Stonewall Jackson Arrested
Amelia Jordan, an elderly woman in Spring City Pennsylvania, asserts she is Stonewall Jacksons widow and is taken into custody. Neighbors report she appears mentally unsettled and entertains grandiose wealth fantasies with implausible stories.
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Jackson
Amelia Jordan
Stonewall Jackson
Spring City
Accident Endangers Joseph Shanholtz Near Capon Bridge
May ived from a local report the young man Joseph Shanholtz son of Daniel T Shanholtz of three miles beyond Capon Bridge was injured when a wagon team jolted he fell backward striking his head and bleeding from the ears. Dr Love attended but no external wounds were found though the condition was serious. Bruce Slonaker transported him home despite weakness to tend to his ailing father.
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Joseph Shanholtz
Daniel T. Shanholtz
Capon Bridge
Chambersville
Round Hill
Shanholtz
W. S. Love
Bruce Slonaker
Death of Fishers Hill farmer George W Copp at 74
After a three day illness George W Copp of Fishers Hill died at his home. Aged 74, he was twice married and survived by his wife and eight children. Funeral will be Thursday at 10 AM with interment at the Presbyterian Church in Strasburg.
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George W. Copp
J. KE. Copp
Kernstown
Copp
Presbyterian Church
Strasburg
Lutheran Installation Of Rev G E Krauth At Local Church
The installation service for Rev G E Krauth as pastor of the Lutheran congregation on North Main Street was held Sunday at the Lutheran Church. Rev Dr Snyder of New Market gave the address and Rev L L Smith of Strasburg delivered the sermon. The event drew a large congregation with fine choir music. Krauth was noted as a capable preacher and is a son of the late Rev Dr Charles P Krauth, formerly a Shenandoah Valley minister, and nephew of C S Baker of this city.
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G. E. Krauth
Lutheran Church
North Main Street
Dr. Snyder
New Market
L. L. Smith
Strasburg
Mr. Krauth
Charles P. Krauth
Shenandoah Valley
Harrisonburg
Bicycle and Hat Found by Railroad Crossing
Early today Watchman Michael Lillis at the Millwood road crossing of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad found a bicycle and a hat lying by the roadside. They were taken to his home for safekeeping as owners are sought. A rider’s accident is suspected but no injured person has been located.
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Michael Lillis
Millwood Road
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Reuss City Hall Seeks New Building Plans
The building commission met to choose plans for the market square project but rejected most options. A four member committee was appointed to review all plans and pick the four best for final consideration by the full commission. The panel will report next Friday amid budget concerns.
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Reuss City Hall
Market Square
Messrs
R. T. Barton
James B. Russell
C. A. Heller
C. L. Crum
Deal consummated for seven acres at Stephens City
Mr. Elisha McLeod rents seven acres near the Baltimore and Ohio depot at Stephens City for seven years at seven hundred dollars. M J Grove will develop lime stone quarries to burn lime. One hundred men will be employed. A barrel factory with fifteen workers will be erected and work starts at once. The industry aims to rival Winchester and spur local growth.
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R. EK. Sturd
Elisha S’. McLeod
M. J. Grove
McLeod
Baltimore and Ohio
Stephens City
Svar
Grove
Winchester
County Owns Grim Property In Market Street Transfer
The deed transferring the Grim property at Market and Water streets to Frederick County was recorded yesterday. Attorney R K E Byrd arranged the transfer after the county bought the property for 10000 to establish a model hitching yard ready by February 1.
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Market and
Water Streets
County of
Frederick
Corporation Clerk
Rk. KE. Byrd
Market Square
Legend of Shawnee Hollow by A A Kern
In the November Randolph Macon monthly a pretty legend connected with Shawnee Hollow is set to be reproduced tomorrow. It was written by A A Kern son of Prof John A Kern of Vanderbilt University and nephew of Bentley Kern of this city.
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Randolph-Macon Monthly
Shawnee Hollow
A. A. Kern
John A. Kern
Vanderbilt University
Bentley Kern
Local merchant reports success selling Double Eagle cigars
Mr. F. L. Allen returned from a trip up the Valley yesterday pleased with results from disposing of the well known Double Eagle cigar line.
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F. L. Allen
Spurr, James D., longtime city resident, dies at 72
James D. Spurr died at his home 410 South Market Street after weeks of illness. He was born in 1828, lived most of his life in the city, and was active in the Market Street M E Church and local affairs. He leaves a widow, a son James Madison Spurr, two daughters Mrs. Charles Haynie and Mrs. L J Barr, two brothers, John Spurr and A L Sorett, and a sister Mrs. Margaret Hilderbrant. Funeral at Market Street M E Church.
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James D. Spurr
South Market Street
Spurr
Mr. Spurr
Capon Springs
Margaret Hannum
Market St. M. E
Jesse Sloat
Arnold
Union Fire Company
James Madison Spurr
Charles Haynie
L. J. Barr
John Spurr
Enadoah City
A. L. Sorett
Margaret Hilderbrant
Columbia City
Indiana
Miss Alice Shriner Visits Aunt in Frederick
Miss Alice Shriner of Frederick Maryland is visiting her aunt Mrs T M Bantz.
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Alice Shriner
Frederick, Md
T. M. Bantz
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Mr. Dame
Odd Fellows
Thompson Brothers
Lutheran Installation
Building Commission
County
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