Winchester City Council Near Two Hours of Quiet Debate
The last regular session of the Winchester city council for 1899 lasted nearly two hours with limited business. Ordinances on streets and related matters moved quickly, mosquitos and railroad issues were discussed, and a $30,000 bond issuance for a new city hall was authorized. A private citizen sought $5.50 for a two year-old bill, and the council approved refund of railroad fare conditionally. The firecracker law, water tax, hydrant fees, and bonds for the Cumberland Valley Railroad and school bonds were addressed as the meeting adjourned.
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Congress
Winchester
Seabright
McGuire
J. C. Hill
Southern Railway
Boyd
Lupton
Virginia
Rouss
Hollis
R. B. Leatherman
Penn
Fuller
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Heller
Harper
Braddock and
Water Streets
Miss Helen Shelmire Weds John Jones Ziegler Jr
Mrs John Horner Shelmire announces the marriage of daughter Miss Helen Elizabeth Shelmire to Mr John Jones Ziegler Jr. The ceremony occurred in Ardmore near Philadelphia last Saturday. They will host a home reception January 20 from four to seven at Church Road Ardmore Pa.
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John Horner Shelmire
Helen Elizabeth Shelmire
John Jones Ziegler
Ardmore
Philadelphia
Ziegler
Church Road
Miss Shelmire
German Smith
Episcopal Female Institute
Winchester
Revival Services At United Brethren Church Draw Growing Attendance
Revival services at the United Brethren Church continue with larger crowds each night. Last evening Rev. W. F. Gruver of Martinsburg preached an eloquent sermon and one penitent came to the altar. Services run nightly this week at 7:30 PM.
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United Brethren Church
W. F. Gruver
Martinsburg
Court Adjourned For Porker Butchery At Trial
County Court adjourned this morning until tomorrow with speculation that the delay stems from a local pork butcher festival or meat market event. The remark mentions Judge Atkinson and a parade of porkers being butchered nearby.
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Atkinson
Miss Lillie Baker Heads to Washington This Morning
Miss Lillie Baker departed for Washington this morning in a brief travel notice.
Claims Against Government Attorney Kern Travels to Push Them
Attorney H. R. Kern heads to Washington to press Congress on damages from the Civil War in Winchester. Claims include John Mann M. & Church, Rev. Robert Orrick, and S.R. Atwell for substantial losses. Churches at Braddock and Market streets and Centenary Reformed Church seek repayment for hospital and stable use by Federal troops.
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H. R. Kern
Congress
Winchester
John Mann M
Robert Orrick
Sheridan
Samuel R. Atwell
Braddock St
Market St. M. KE
Centenary Reformed Church
Daughters of the Confederacy Meet elects secretary
The Daughters of the Confederacy held their monthly meeting in the Camp Room. Ada McVicar was elected recording secretary to replace Mrs. H D Fuller. The group thanked Reardon Dinges Berry and Long for help with the Thanksgiving box to Richmond veterans. Members in arrears urged to pay by January 1. The president Mrs W S Love read a report on the Richmond convention held November 8. meeting adjourned to January 2 1900.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Camp Room
Ada McVicar
H. D. Fuller
P. H. Reardon
W. H. Dinges
Patsie Berry
Bessie Long
Richmond
W.S. Love
Sudden Death of 16 Year Old Miss Lockstamper
Miss Mary Lockstamper, eldest daughter of Geo Lockstamper, died suddenly at her father's residence near Fairview Church this morning at 7 o'clock after falling ill yesterday afternoon. Her mother died last spring. Funeral services with Rev. Rhodes will be held tomorrow at 1 PM.
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Cavon Bringer
Mary Lockstamper
Geo. Lockstamper
Fairview Church
Miss Lockstamper
Rev. Rhodes
I O O F Madison Lodge Invite Meeting Dec 8
Madison Lodge No 6 I O O F calls members to meet at their hall Friday night December 8 at 7 30 bringing wives or lady friends. Unmarried ladies 18 and over invited to sign the Rebekah list. Charter member fee is one dollar. those not on the roster may pay more. J P Happox D D G M
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Madison Lodge No. 6
J. P. Happox
Building Plans to be Decided by City Hall Panel
The Star reports the Reuss City Hall building commission is in session and a final plan for the proposed new building is expected to be chosen this evening. A committee narrowed four plans to the best, and the full commission will likely approve the selected design once the report is reviewed.
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Reuss City Hall
Commission
Miss Keyser Wedded In Washington Society Wedding
Announcement from Washington notes the marriage of Mr J S Robinson to Miss Lydia Mai Keyser. The couple wed in Washington last Wednesday with Robinson praised for choosing a charming bride. Mrs Robinson was popular in Winchester and later prominent in Washington society.
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Washington
J. S. Robinson
Winchester
Lydia Mai Keyser
Robinson Keyser
Robinson
Garner Receives Two Months For Disorderly Train Fight
In Chambersburg Pennsylvania Joseph Garner a colored man from this city was sentenced to two months with all costs for fighting and disorderly conduct on an excursion train bound for Mont Alto. The ex excursion carried colored passengers from this city and Garner was arrested immediately after arrival in Chambersburg. His trial was postponed due to illness and his condition was serious for a time.
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Chambersburg
Joseph Garner
Mont Alto
Pennsylvania
Garner
Reinterment of Lucy Kerr delayed then moved to Washington
Yesterday John H. Enders undertaker of Berryville dis interred Mrs. Lucy Kerr who died last August and was buried in Green Hill Cemetery. The remains were placed in a hermetically sealed shipping box and sent to Enders establishment. This morning the casket was shipped to Washington for reinterment.
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John H. Enders
Berryville
Lucy Kerr
Green Hill Cemetery
Thrown From Wagon Near Winchester
Mr John Griffith driving toward home near Winchester last Monday afternoon encountered a strange accident when the wagon king bolt failed. The bed collapsed throwing him to the ground while flour spilled over him. He escaped with a bruised body and a severe shaking but was uninjured overall as bystanders found him on the road.
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John Griffith
Winchester
King Bolt
Mr. Griffith
Griffith
Two Jericho Residents Escape Serious Injury Near Winchester
Mesars S W Anderson and I N Johnson, leading residents of Jericho West Virginia, spent today in Winchester. On the way home yesterday their horse jumped at fodder, stepped into a barb wire fence, and nearly upset the buggy. The horse's foot was cut and the buggy spokes broken, but both men were unhurt.
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S. W. Anderson
I. N. Johnson
Jericho
West Virginia
Winchester
Funeral for James D. Spurr at Market Street Church
The funeral for James D. Spurr who died at his home on South Market Street last Monday was held at the Market Street M E Church at 2 PM. Rev. RE Olin Eldridge officiated with Rev. Jas B Stonesifer assisting. Eldridge spoke of the deceaseds Christian character and favorite hymns were sung. Pallbearers were Bentley Kern Geo W Oyler Jefferson Crismore John Woomer and W V Hodges.
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James D. Spurr
South Market Street
Market Street
M. EK
RE. Olin Eldridge
Jas. B. Stonesifer
Eldridge
Messrs
Bentley Kern
Geo. W. Oyler
Jefferson Crismore
John Woomer
W. V. Hodges
Golden Wedding Celebration for Mr and Mrs John Evans
The fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Evans was celebrated at their Cedar Creek home with a large gathering of friends and relatives. Rev. Dr. S. K. Cox and wife attended the reception marking the occasion.
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John Evans
Cedar Creek
S. K. Cox
Revival Services At Market Street M E Church
Revival services at Market Street M E Church drew a wide audience last night. One woman came to the altar for prayers after the sermon. Tonight the sermon topic is The Love of God with services at 8 p.m. All friends and strangers are invited.
City clergyman unreached by Harrisburg on church rector report
Rev. Nelson P. Dame of this city has heard nothing from Harrisburg about a possible rector call to St. Stephens Protestant Episcopal Church. He does not expect a call and thinks the report a mistake.
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Nelson P. Dame
Harrisburg
St. Stephens Protestant Episcopal Church
Mr. Dame
Friendship Fire Company Calls Meeting December 7
Members are asked to gather at the Friendship Fire Company hall Thursday night at 7 30 to transact business. By order of J P Happox Captain.
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Friendship Fire Company
J. P. Happox
Christmas Services At Churches With Special Music
The Sunday School of the United Brethren Church received special music for the Christmas celebration on the evening of Friday December 22. The Lutheran Sunday School will hold Christmas exercises on the evening of Saturday December 23.
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The
United Brethren Church
Lutheran
Romney letter defends innocence of inmates in assault case
In a letter from Harry W. Anderson and Thomas Morrison at Romney jail, the writers contend their innocence in the old Charles Cooper assault and robbery case. They claim they were not in the crowd, misidentified, and regretted lack of local witnesses to testify.
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Tur Star
Harry Anderson
John
Thomas Morrison
Romney
Charles Cooper
the Star
Slarry
Hart Hotel
Tom
Winchester
Keller
Harry
Court House
Harry W. Anderson
Joan Morrison
Brilliant German in Baltimore Dazzles Cotillion Guests
The Monday German by the Bachelors' Cotillion Club of Baltimore drew large crowds and featured handsome costumes with superb jewelry. Miss Mamie Russell attended in a white satin chiffon gown, appearing queenly and beautiful.
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Bachelors’ Cotillion Club
Baltimore
Mamie Russell
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk
County Clerk Cartmell issued marriage licenses to Edgar M. Kline and Laura L. Hammond. He also issued licenses to Jas T. Newlin and Joy Russell Bennett yesterday.
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Cartmell
Edgar M. Kline
Laura L. Hammond
Jas. T. Newlin
Joy Russell Bennett
W C T U to Meet Thursday Afternoon
The W C T U will hold a regular session Thursday afternoon December 7 at three oclock full attendance requested. A special term of the Court of Appeals has been summoned in Richmond for the case Stuart ex or vs Peyton assignee this is unusual.
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Src’y
Court of Appeals
Richmond
Stuart
Peyton
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Helen Shelmire
Attorney Kern
Building Commission
Miss Keyser
Joe Garner
Mr. Spurr
Marketst
M. E. Church
the Morrison Boys
Romnry
W. Va
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