Court considers marriage bid for 17 year old ward
Deputies took Cora Hovis a ward of the Orphans Home to the Hagerstown institution after she and Frank Bender claimed she was 18. Records say she is 17. Bender, said to be unmarried, seeks the Home board’s permission to wed despite questions about his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillard, Huyett and Clopper
Washington County
Frank Hovis
Emmett’s Mill
Funkstown
Cora
Orphana
Hagerstown
Hines
Jefferson County
Med Bender
Chéwsville
Emmett
Fegard
Bender
the Home
Big Shenandoah River Power Plant Organized at Luray
The Shenandoah River Power and Light Company is organized at Luray Virginia with T J Barrey as president and Charles E Landram as vice president and cashier. Directors include A L Jamison J W Ruffner S A Watson J C Burner Jr W Grove F Grove T J Berrey and Charles E Landram. The dam will be built two miles west of Luray to develop 690 to 1290 horsepower and supply light and power to Page and nearby counties. The Luray Electric Company was organized about a year ago and holds the contract for lighting the town and Luray Cavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah River Power and Light Company
Luray
T. J. Barrey
Page Courier
Page Vallegational Bank
Charles 8. Landram
A. L. Jamison
J. W. Ruffner
A. Watson
J. C. Burner, Jr
W. Grove
F. @. Grove
Berryville Officials Head South for Winter
Commissioner of the Revenue J. T. Griffith of Berryville and his daughter Mrs. Susie Hammond will spend the winter in Palatka Florida. They will stop in Washington this week before departing for the South and plan to return to Berryville around April first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue
J. T. Griffith
Berryville
Susie Hammond
Palatka
Fla
Washington
South
Berryville News Briefs Highlight Local Visitors
Mr James G Ceiler returns home to Buchanan Virginia after visiting Miss Lucy Helvestine. Miss Lucy Guant and Miss Pearl Taylor head back to Charlestown for Powhatan College after Thanksgiving with Mr John W Guant. Howard Boetler of W B Osborne Baltimore was in Berryville yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Berryville
James G. Ceiler
Misa Lucy Helvestine
Buchanan
Lucy Guant
Pearl Taylor
John W. Guant
Charlestown
Powhatan College
Howard Boetler
W. B. Osborne
Baltimore
England to Send Big Fleet Here for Jamestown Exposition
Mrs. John Randolph Tucker reports from Winchester that her son Hon. Harry St. George Tucker says England will send a fleet and military display to Jamestown in 1907. He trails visits in Berlin Paris and London with audiences arranged with Kaiser William King Edward and President Loubet. He expects to return home early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Randolph Tucker
W. P. Metaire
Winchester
Harry St. George Tucker
Tucker
England
Mr. Tucker
Jamestown
London
Berlin
Kaiser
William
Paris
Loubet
Edward
America
Revival at Front Royal Academy Yields 30 Conversions
A two to three week revival at Front Royal Academy drew about thirty conversions. Evening services were led by students in the YMCA room with Rev. G. D. White of the Methodist Church assisting. Converts include members from Baptist Episcopal and Presbyterian families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Savciation
Woraxon
Young Men's Christian Association
G. D. White
Methodist Church
Brown Curry evangelistic services expand to two daily times
The Brown Curry evangelistic services at Braddock Street M E Church South are so well attended that morning services at 10:00 and evening services at 7:30 are now being held daily. Large congregations attend both sessions and the plan is to continue through next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Street M. E
South
Catholic Clergy Meet in Richmond Conference
Catholic clergy of the northwestern Richmond diocese met at St Mary’s rectory on Tuesday to discuss moral dogmas and Sacred Scripture. Rev John McVerry of Winchester attended and, with Bishop H J Cutler absent, the rector of St Mary’s Alexandria presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
St. Mary’s Rectory
John McVerry
Winchester
H. J. Cutler
St. Mary’s Church
Alexandria
Death of Clarke county lady Mary Susan Copenhaver
Miss Mary Susan Copenhaver, about 55, died this afternoon at Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness. A member of a prominent Clarke county family, she leaves several brothers and sisters. The body will be taken to her brother Charles Copenhaver’s home near White Post and funeral services will be Saturday at eleven at Old Stone Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Susan Copenhaver
Clarke County
Memorial Hospital
Charles Copenhaver
White Post
Widow Mary Downing Dies After Double Pneumonia
Mrs. Mary J. Downing widow of James Downing died at home in Stern Hens Ottx on Dec 7 after a brief double pneumonia illness. In her 70th year she was formerly Mary A Harmon. Funeral at Lutheran Church Stepheny City Friday at two, burial in Green Hill Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs. P B Stickley and sister Mrs. Saloma B Totty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stern Hens Ottx
Mary J. Downing
James Downing
Downing
Mary A. Harmon
Stepheny City
Green Hill Cemetery
P. B. Stickley
Ths Place
Saloma B. Totty
Winchester
Auto Party Heads South Through Winchester to Birmingham
E. E. Jackson Jr. son of ex Gov Jackson of Maryland leads a party of automobilists through Winchester on Tuesday en route to Birmingham Alabama. Accompanying him are his brother R N Jackson W W Leonard and W P Turpin Jr. They travel in a Packard touring eastward leaving Baltimore Tuesday morning aiming for Bristol later in the week then across Tennessee to Birmingham if roads permit. Jackson is a seasoned traveler in Valley automotive circles and praises the valley towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Jackson, Jr
Jackson
Maryland
Winchester
Birmingham
Ala
Tennessee
Postponing Court Costs Big Sum for Harrisonburg Term
The December term of Federal Court at Harrisonburg was postponed this week at a cost to the U S government of nearly 500 dollars. Jurors and witnesses received 2 dollars per day plus 10 cents per mile for travel. Forty jurors were present when names were checked by Marshal Allen and Court Clerk Fletcher. One Augusta county juror reportedly traveled via the Chesapeake and Ohio to Charlottesville, then Southern to Harrisonburg via Manassas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harrisonburg
Marshal Allen
Fletcher
Augusta County
Chesapeake and Ohio
Charlottesville
Manassas
Mrs Williams Hosts Then Visits Friends in Nearby Towns
Mrs C A Williams of Winchester spent Wednesday with Mrs Mary V Eddy in Charlestown and now visits the Langdon family at Myerstown. Mr Ross Swimley of Martinsburg is home for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Williams
Winchester
Mary V. Eddy
Charlestown
B. F. Langdon
Myerstown
Ross Swimley
Martinsburg
Charles H Phillips Dies in Richmond City Treasurer and Mason Passes
Charles H Phillips longtime Richmond city treasurer died at 1 30 pm in Richmond after a yearlong illness from Brights disease. Born in Richmond 46 years ago he was active in military affairs and held multiple secret and fraternal orders including 31st degree Mason and Acca Temple. Survived by his wife Mary Emmenhaueer and daughter Miss Katie Phillips with sisters and a cousin, he served as treasurer since 1894 and was a life member of St John s Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Charles H. Phillips
Richmond
Richmona
Phillips
Kright
Henry H. Phillips
Charles H
Henry F
Board of Police Commissioners
Jackson Ward
J. D. Craig
John K. Childress
First
Virginia Regiment of Infantry
Acca Temple
Mystic Shrine
Knights Templar
B. P. O. Ellis
Woodmen of the World
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Heptasophs
Germania
Order of Hermann
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Bromley Farm Sells in Public Auction Near Town
Auctioneer E. L. Hodgson sold the Bromley farm in two parcels at the county courthouse today. A 50 acre tract went to Thomas Cover for 106 25 per acre and an 85 acre parcel to L. C. Bromley for 65 per acre. Commissioners J. M. Steck and M. M. Lynch presided. James Cover of The Narrows Virginia, brother of Thomas Cover, plans to move to the Cover purchase.
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E. L. Hodgson
Bromley
Court House
Thomas Cover
L. C. Bromley
J. M. Steck
M. M. Lynch
James Cover
Cassed Scene in Democratic Caucus
A Virginia delegation member in the house caucus introduced a resolution endorsing President Roosevelt for 1908. The move sparked a disturbance as many members protested while Hon. James Hay led the denunciation. Leaders convened to keep the affair quiet and Hay sought secrecy for proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Times
Virginia
House
Roosevelt
James Hay
Hay
Struck Col Hough Barred From Tracks
The National Trotting Association's board expelled G R Hollingsworth from all trotting tracks. The action follows an incident at Hagerstown last fall when Hollingsworth allegedly assaulted Col Robert Hough after failing to yield the track for a race. He had been arrested and fined in a police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
National Trotting Association
New York
G. R. Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth
Hagerstown
Robert Hough
Baltimore
Colonel Hough
Actress Narrowly Escapes Injury at City Hall
A May Hillman Stock Co production of Hearts of the South at City Hall Auditorium was interrupted when a heavy pine rafter fell from the loft. Leading lady Miss Hillman was struck and fell breathless, but actors aided her and she returned to finish the performance despite pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearts of the South
City Hall
May Hillman Stock Co
Miss Hillman
Woman Dies Sudden in Home In Mountain Falls Area
Miss Margaret Virginia Lineburg, a notable local resident, died suddenly at her home Tuesday night after relapsing following a period of ill health. Surrounded by family and minister Rev. W. J. Smith, she affirmed faith and readiness to die. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Lineburg. funeral services were held today at 11 at her home, with burial at St. John's Cemetery.
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Harrixip
Margaret Virginia Lineburg
Miss Lineburg
Samuel Lineburg
Rev
W. J. Smith
Mountain Falls
St. John’s
Paralyzed Baltimore County man near 85 refuses nourishment
Mr Charles W Harvey of Go vans Baltimore county Md near the Baltimore and Ohio railroad has not taken food for over a week after a paralysis strike. He is paralyzed on the left side and unconscious since last Friday. doctors and family remain at his bedside as hypodermic medicines are given.
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Charles W. Harvey
Govans
Baltimore County
Baltimore & Ohio. Railroad
de .E. M. Duncan
Slight Wreck Delays Noon Passenger Train
The Baltimore and Ohio passenger train due at 11:55 a.m. was delayed more than half an hour today after a light wreck on the Main Line. Officials declined to comment. The accident is believed trivial and no injuries are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Oyster supper committee set to meet after fire company meeting
The oyster supper committee of the Friendship Fire Company will convene tonight in the company hall directly after the regular company meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friendship Fire Company
Pythian Leaders Attend Baltimore Gathering
Mr Henry Schneider grand master at Arma of the Virginia Pythians and past chancellors John P Sartelle and Edgar Hottel of Winchester lodge attend the large Pythian gathering in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schneider
Arma
Virginia Pythians
John P. Sartelle
Edgar (. Hottel
Winchester Lodge
Baltimore
Pretty Visitor Weds Marylander in Washington
Miss Bessie Vivian Boxwell of Baltimore wed Mr. George Bowly Richardson of Lutherville Md at The Plymouth in Washington on Monday afternoon. Miss Viola Sumption attended as part of the bridal party. After the ceremony the couple visited The New Willard as part of a bridal tour. The bride has relatives in the city and bounty. The groom comes from a prominent Lutherville family. his father is a state superintendent for New York Life Insurance in Maryland.
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Bessie Vivian Boxwell
Baltimore
Winchester
Viola Sumption
Plymouth
Washington
George Bowly Richardson
Lustherville
Miss Sumption
New Willard
Richardson
Lutherville
New York Life Insurance Company
Golden
Atlantic City
Pan
Tragic Norfolk Station Accident Claims Mother and Baby
A Norfolk and Western station accident last Tuesday night resulted in the death of Mrs. Robert Beatty of Warren County. She was struck by a train while near the locomotive, losing both legs below the knee and ankle. She died after surgery at Dr Venning's hospital, and a caesarian delivery yielded a stillborn infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Robert Beatty
Warren County
Sherman Buys Winchester to Romney Mail Route
Holmes Sherman of Chambersville bought the Winchester to Romney mail route in West Virginia. The 44 mile round trip will be driven by Edward Holland. The former owner was G. C. Webber. Sherman is described as energetic and capable and expected to do well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Sherman
Chambersville
Winchester
Romney
W. Va
Edward Holland
G. C. Webber
Sherman
Horse and farming equipment sale by G B Chrisman
G B Chrisman will sell a quantity of valuable personal property including horses and farming implements at his farm on the Front Royal road eight miles from Winchester on Friday December 8, 1905. Spit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Chrisman
Front Royal Road
Winchester
Jon Friday
Spit
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News of Today
Front Royal Academy
Auto Party
Chas. H. Phillips
High Mason
Col. Hough
Miss Lineberg
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