Attending Physician On Whiting's Death
Dr G A Davie of Summit Point WV sends a letter correcting death cause of Geo B Whiting. He says Whiting died of acute nephritis with malaria and gastritis after chickenpox. He notes local doctors and Johns Hopkins Prof Atkinson describe a severe chickenpox, with vaccination worsening it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Davie
Summit Point
W. Va
Geo. B. Whiting
Whiting
Charlestown
Kirk
I. E Atkinson
M. D
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Through Train To New York On Cumberland Valley R R
The November 29 timetable change improves connections to Philadelphia and New York on train No 8 from Winchester at 2 10 p m. The Harrisburg express now arrives Philadelphia at 9 28 p m and New York at 12 33 midnight. The train includes former cars day coaches and a dining car and is expected to become popular with travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley
Philadelphia
New York
Winchester
Harrsburg
Harrisbe
Found Helpless Man Brought to Police After Street Fall
Tom Taylor, described as a young man, was found lying on Market Street and taken to police headquarters by two strangers. He was intoxicated earlier but could walk, held in a cell without charges and to be released later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Taylor
Darkey
Hosey & Atwell
Taylor
Market Street
Explosion Shakes City Neighborhood
A loud blast at 12 30 PM rattled Main and Water streets as workmen dug a coal pool behind Gray and Streit’s grocery. No damage or injuries followed the explosion, and investigators ruled it was a construction blast rather than an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main and Water Streets
Gray & Streit
Visit to Winchester Sparks Fond Memories for Editor
The writer recalls a trip to her old school town Winchester and speaks fondly of Rev. Dr. Graham and his wife Evie as lifelong friends. The piece notes shared memories and a warm hometown sentiment from the Bays column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Graham
R Evie
Lillian May
Dramatic Club Plans The Unreasonable Mrs West at Auditorium
The Winchester Dramatic Club under Mr Gardner announces The Unreasonable Mrs West at the Auditorium Thursday December 10 with seats on sale Monday at Horsy and Atwell's. This marks a shift from their prior Texas Steer showing under Gardners direction. Mr West is played by William L Calvert and Mrs West by R E Byrd, with comedy built around a misplaced hair that upsets marriage plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wincheater Dramatic Club
Horsy & Atwell’s
Gardner
West
William L. Calvert
R. E. Byrd
Virginia Apple Crop This Year
Beverley T. Galloway chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry says Virginia has about the only apple crop this year in the country and notes it may be as large as any in the state's history. He praises growth of the foreign market and mentions bureau efforts to assist Atlantic States shipments with no reimbursements required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Beverley T. Galloway
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Dr. Galloway
Atlantic
Georgia
Bureau
Sarah Zane Fire Company Holds Brief Session
At the regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company Captain Charles A Evans presided. A motion allowed use of The Auditorium at Stines Chapel for Rev Joyce to deliver an address. Dr Latane elected member and likely next surgeon succeeding the late Dr Williams. Otherwise meeting described as devoid of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Charles A. Evans
Stine’s Chapel
W. H. H. Joyce
P. Latane
T. Clayton Williams
Clarke County Board Hears Ferry Bridge Argument
The Clarke county Board of Supervisors met in Berryville and heard counsel for ferrymen argue that bridges over the Shenandoah River cannot be built to sufficient height with the $40 000 appropriation. The board adjourned without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
Berryville
Shenandoah River
Phelps Held on Arson Charge in Parkersburg
In Parkersburg West Virginia K E Phelps is jailed on a wife filed arson charge. The case centers on allegations of a fire set by Phelps at his residence or nearby property. Instructions require concise reporting of the charge and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. E Phelps
Parkersburg
W. Va
Fresh Raisins Currants Citron Featured in Local Ad
Mr Edward Hamlin of Fenton Massachusetts visits friends in the city. W T Lewis returns Berryville from a Washington trip. Charles Willey arrives at the Virginia House Berryville from Washington. Hansbrough Carter offer farm policy rates. Miss Bessie Shull Marlboro spends the day in Winchester. Miller Supply Co advertises tomatoes corn peas beans asparagus tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hamlin
Fenton, Maas
Charles Willey
Virginia House
Berryville
Washington
Bessie Shull
Marlboro
Winchester
Miller Supply Co. Uy
Adams Express brings fine Durham calf to Clarke county
Mr. B. F. Humpston received from Turner Station, Kentucky, a fine short-horn Durham calf at six months for $70. The dam cost $100 as a newborn and its size cost $500 at four years, weighing 2600 pounds. Humpston is the Clarke county farmer and father of Mrs. T. H. Sprint of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Humpston
Adams Express Company
Turner Station
Clarke County Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting
Clarke County Woman's Christian Temperance Union met in Millwood yesterday for an engaging session with delegates from all sections of Clarke present. Officers include Mrs Edward Briggs as president and Mrs Kate Carr as treasurer. Rev Green of Berryville delivered an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Woman's Chrisian Temperance Union
Millwood
Clarke
Edward Briggs
Kate Carr
Mr Green
Berryville
Winchester Mayor Graichen Returns From New York Trip
Hon. William C. Graichen Mayo of Winchester returned yesterday from a ten day business trip to New York City and Gloversville New York Upon his return he immediately assumed the reins of the city government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Graichen
Mayo
Winchester
New York City
Gloversville
N. Y
Graichen
Martinsburg Turnpike Company Elects Officers
Annual election held in this city at the office of W. Roy Stephenson. Captain J. K. McCann was re-elected president. A. G. Rutherford and John Myers elected to replace resigning R. A. Wickersham and H. B. Lupton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg Turnpike Company
W. Roy Stephenson
J. K. McCann
Messrs
R. A. Wickersham
H. 8.Lupton
A. G. Rutherford
John Myers
Henry Walter Hunter and Mary Brewer Goit Marry in Upton
Henry Walter Hunter of New York and Mary Brewer Goit of Washington, D. C., wed in Upton Clarke County this morning. Reverend Andrew J. Willis of Summit Point officiated the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Walter Hunter
New York
Mary Brewer Goit
Washington, D. C
Upton
Clarke County
Andrew J. Willis
Summit Point
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Gerardstown
Times
Schneider's
Mr.Gardner
Sarah Zane
Daily Weather Report
Miller Supply Co
W. T. Lewis
Hansbrough & Carter
Ually
Horsey & Atwell
Head TO Foot Outfitters
Wey
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shen
Valley National Bank
Savings Department
Bruce Capper
West Water Street
Jeweler
Optician
Geo. E. Bushnell
Eagle's
South Main Street
Horsey & Atwail
R. Russell
Fairmont Avenue
Liberal Reward
Monogram
Metropolitan
Monticello
Paul Jones
Welty
Henry
Henry Brothers
R. M. Henry Nii
Market St
Lay
Sele
Ss. H. Hable
United States
Nat. Bank
Real Festaie
J. W. Henshall
Rouse Ave
Eer
Oden’s New Shoe Store
North Main St
Evans
Blythe and Galloway
North Main Street
Court House
Windsor
Hansbrough
Carter
Harry L. Woop
Lizzie Evans
Cony Corners
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