Price Damage Suit Ends With Compromise Verdict For Defendants
In a dramatic late afternoon turn, the Maria Price libel against Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company ended with a $275 settlement for the plaintiff and a verdict for the defendants. The jury, out since 11:15 a.m., had hung twice before in trials about a live electric wire death in July 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchster Gas and Electric Light Company
Maria Price
Lewis Price
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Price
Electric Light Company
Light Company
Messrs
R. T. Barton
Holmes Boyd, Jr
Barton
Kero
Rejection of the Gospel Sermon at Presbyterian Church
Rev Dr Frank Brooke preached on Jeremiah and Matthew at special services in the Presbyterian Church. He argued against common reasons for rejecting the gospel, insisting salvation comes through Christ and that judgment awaits all. The sermon addressed hypocrites, fear of living a Christian life, feeling of sin, disbelief, and presumption about life and death. The services continue Friday with a sermon tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Frank
Brooke
God
Christ
Presbytery Quota Mounts for Elkins College Endowment
Dr A H Hamilton of Raphine Va states Henry C Davis adds 5 000 for grounds and 50 000 for endowment to 30 000 from himself, boosting Lexington and Winchester presbyteries to 115 000 toward Elkins West Virginia Presbyterian college funding with Senator Elkins site donation. Board to authorize building at next meeting on the Elkins site above the river. Horsey Atwell advertise Haberdashery for Christmas with new arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hamilton
Raphine
Elking and Davis College
Presbyterian
Elkins
W. Va
Henry C. Davis
Lexington Presbytery
Winchester Presbytery
Elking
Deserted Wife Presses Hope on Missing Husband
Mrs. Mary Gertude Grant of 916 Clinton Street Highlandtown seeks news of her husband John Franklin Grant who left three weeks ago for Stonecurve near Winchester Virginia. The couple married seven years and reside in Baltimore four years. He worked as a dynamiter on railroad construction and may have reached M J Grove Sims Company works near Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Mary Gertude Grant
Clinton Street
Highlandtown
John Franklin Grant
Stonecurve
Winchester
Grant
Baltimore
Fairmont
W. Va
L. W. Jones
Vigor Post Office
Louisa County
Virginia
M. J. Grove Sims Company
Stephens City
Married Today In Hagerstown
Intelligence came to Winchester of the marriage in Hagerstown of Mr Frank Patton and Miss Ada Vance both of this city. The wedding surprised friends here. Patton lately worked for Cooper Bros wholesale grocers and is now a brakeman on the Cumberland Valley Railroad between Hagerstown and this city. They will reside here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Hagerstown
Frank Patton
Ada Vance
Patton
Miss Vance
James Vance
L. E. Rice
East Piccadilly Street
Cooper Bros
Cumberland Valley
Mrs. Patton
Young Wife Dies After Long Illness in Heiskell
Mrs. Martha Giffen 28 wife of Charles F. Giffen of Heiskell died at home after a two year illness from consumption. Formerly Miss Mooreland, she was daughter of Levin T. Mooreland. Survived by two brothers George and Herbert and three sisters Minnie Hulver Scrogina and Betty. Funeral Saturday at ten from Policeyard church.
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Martha Giffen
Charles F. Giffen
Heiskell
Giffen
Miss Mooreland
Levin T. Mooreland
George
Herbert Mooreland
Minnie Hulver
Clarke County
Scrogina
Oklahoma
Betty
Montana
T. T. Wall Offers Finest Christmas Gifts At Fair Prices
Local shop T. T. Wall promotes a selection of Christmas gifts with affordable prices. Shoppers are encouraged to visit for seasonal stock and value options this holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Wall
Prises
Rededication Services Planned for Market Street Church
The Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church old and new will host a December 14 rededication with sermons by Rev. E J Gray and Rev W A Koontz and lectures by visiting pastors. The day includes morning and afternoon services with hymns, scripture readings, prayers, and a choir performance, followed by an evening sermon by Rev W S McKenney. The choir features Mrs Merton Kremer and others.
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Tax Star
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Market Street
E. J. Gray
Williamsport
W. A. Koontz
Baltimore
W. S. McKenney
Washington, D. C
W. S. McKenny
D. D
Merton. Kremer
John I. Sloat
Bernice
Ella Sartelle
Mies Annie Dorsey
Arthur Leafe
Clara Hoover
George H. Eagle
John H. Seal
John J. Sloat
Historic piano performance at Washington and Lee Chapel
The Stonewall Brigade Band led by Prof. Thomas Beardsworth performed in the university chapel in Lexington Virginia last Friday. Miss Hamilton played violin with accompaniment by Mrs. Beardsworth formerly Miss J Ada Bantz of Winchester on piano. The instrument was a piano once owned by General Robert E Lee and given to him by a piano maker.
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Washington and Lee University Chapel
Lexington
Stonewall Brigade
Thomas Beardsworth
Hamilton
Beardsworth
J. Ada Bantz
Winchester
Robert E. Lee
Ill Fated Train in Two Accidents
A southbound Baltimore and Ohio freight train No. 91 was delayed about ten hours to Middletown after a car derailed at Harpers Ferry. Brakeman Dadrow, son of C E Dudrow, slipped on ice, broke his leg, and was transported from Middletown to Strasburg Junction for treatment. He was later sent home to Harpers Ferry and may be out of work for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Harpers Ferry
Middletown
Dadrow
C. E. Dudrow
Strasburg Junction
Mr Neville May Visit Old Home
The article notes marines from the Panther will be disembarked at Philadelphia and sent to stations in Philadelphia New York Boston Norfolk Annapolis and Washington. It states Charles Neville of this city, a Panther marine, may obtain leave to visit his home. Neville is the son of Policeman C. BE Neville.
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Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Norfolk
Annapolis
Washington
Charles Neville
Sity
Mr. Neville Is
Son
C. BE. Neville
Winchester Boy Will Go West
Mr J Wood Glass son of Colonel and Mrs W W Glass of this city who graduated in law at Washington and Lee University last June has determined to hang out his shingle in a town in Indian Territory He expects to leave for the far west about the first of January and upon arrival will enter upon the practice of his profession He has many friends here who wish him success and is an energetic worker who will win success in time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wood Glass
W. W. Glass
Washington and Lee University
Indian Territory
Glass
Far West
Quiet Wedding At United Brethren Church
Quiet ceremony as Tenac Carpenter and Beasie Grim wed quietly at the United Brethren Church on North Braddock street in this city. Reverend S. D. Skelton performed the ceremony witnessed by the groom’s father and Miss Bertie Grim. The couple plans to reside in town. groom is an expert weaver.
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Tenac
Carpenter
Beasie Trenary Grim
Hugh Grim
South Kent Street
United Brethren Church
North Braddock Street
D. Skelton
Bertie Grim
Mrs. Carpenter
Fine tribute to former Virginian Conrad remembered in Montana
Assistant Postmaster A J Fisk of the Montana Daily Record eulogizes Charles E Conrad a Clarke county Virginia native and brother of W G Conrad of Great Falls. He recalls a life of honor, Southern courtesy, and strong friendship forged in Virginia and Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Fisk
Montana Daily Record
Charles E. Conrad
Clarke County
W. G. Conrad
Great Falls
Montana
Virginia
Charley Conrad
Minnesota
William G. Conrad
IL. G. Baker & Co
Shriners Arrive on Special Car for Winchester Visit
Twenty Acca temple Shriners from Richmond Virginia will confer the Shriners degree on twenty five Winchester Commandery Knights Templar members. They arrive on a special car with the 7 oclock southbound B and O train tomorrow evening. Local knights greet them at the station and escort them to Hotel Evans for supper, then to the Masonic Temple for the invitation and a banquet at Hotel Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acca
Order of the Shriners
Richmond
Winchester Commandery
Knights Templar
Baltimore & Ohio
Hotel Evans
Masonic Temple
Lamp and Miss Richard Wed at First Baptist Parsonage
James W. Lamp married Daisy Estelle Richard yesterday at the parsonage of the First Baptist Church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. J Ryland Murdock with few relatives present. The couple will reside at Mt Williams Frederick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
James W. Lamp
Daisy Estelle Richard
A. B. Richard
J. Ryland Murdoch
Baptist Church
Mr Byrd declines another election in Frederick County
A long serving Frederick County prosecuting attorney declares he will not seek re election. He recounts steady support from locals, notes three losses in indictments and cites key battles over public square and court expenses as part of his tenure.
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Frederick County
Wm. L. Clark
Dandridge
Commonwealth
Harrison
Supreme Court of the State
Frederick
Winchester
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Presbytery
Horsey & Atwell
Market Street M. E. Church
Dickinson Seminary
Murna
Mr. Neville
Old Home
U. B. Church
Bee T. T. Wall
Shriners
Nownat’s
Phane
MR. Byrd
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