Winchester Hospital Receives Ward Claim Gift
Robert M. Ward turns over his $2000 claim against Winchester to the Winchester Memorial Hospital. The gift, agreed by Ward and the Handley Fund suit, aims to end litigation and benefit the hospital and community. The Handley Board's response and further steps remain under study by a ward committee and hospital directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Ward
City of
Winchester
Handley Fund
Winchester Memorial Hospital
W. Roy Stephenson
Ward
Q Ward
Mr. Ward
C. E. Nicol
Handley Board
Pennsylvania
John Handley
Mount Hebron
Nicol
Common Council of
Mrr. Ward
Hunter McGuire
Preas
McGuire
M’guire
Children Wage Posterity in Factory Working Days
A chaotic report mix includes a hospital gift from Mr. Ward praised by Dr. McGuire amid notes on hospital expenses and possible litigation. The White Post item chronicles local hires, wages, and a railroad agent's death from Bright's disease, plus family movements and new mail routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Post
J. W. Riley
Alberton
N. H. Blakemore
Baltimore
S. J. Woodford
Bright
G. F. Riley
Berryville
Cleveland
Blakemore
Mt. View
Bowers
Cortelyou Outlines Post Office Reappointment Policy
The annual report to the Postmaster General outlines policy for appointing postmasters. A good or excellent presidential postmaster record will be a strong factor in reappointment decisions. Ratings from inspectors and data guide recommendations, with the President retaining final say in contested cases. Fourth class postmasters stay on for satisfactory service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyou
Winchester minister declines Norfolk pulpit call
Rev. Dr. Frank J. Brooke of Alexandria declines the call from Park Place Presbyterian Church in Norfolk. The church had considered Rev. Is. T. Wool of Oxford, N. C., before Brooke announced his refusal by telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Brooke
Winchester
Norfolk
Park Place Presbyterian Church
Pretty Heiress Elopes and Weds in Hagerstown
Miss Sallie Ginn of Relief elopes with Ollie Wisecarver of near Neills Dam. They marry in Hagerstown and return to Winchester, where the bride will inherit upon turning twenty one. The couple, guided by guardian Amos Marker, resume their journey home after a moonlit drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brading
Amos Marker
Opequon
Sallie Ginn
Hagerstown
Ollie Wisecarver
Neill’; Dam
Traim
Bride
Stanley Ginn
Relief
Mra. Iver
Samuel Ginn
Winchester
Wisecarver
John Frye
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Robert Smith
Pretty Wedding At Catholic Parsonage
A quiet but pretty wedding took place at 2:30 PM at the Secret Heart Catholic Church parsonage with Rev. Father McVerry officiating. Miss Lottie Virginia Miller and Mr. James OConnell Russell, both residents of the city, were united in marriage followed by a dinner at the groom’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Heart Catholic Church
John McVerry
Offigiating
Lottie Virginia. Miller
William
Miary Miller
James O’connell Russell
F. J. Russell
Graichen’s
Holiday Trains On Cumberland Valley
Cumberland Valley railroad runs special holiday trains on December 24 and 31 1905 from Harrisburg to Winchester. Train No 3 departs 7 45 a m and returns on No 8 from Winchester at 2 p m with stops at intermediate stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Winchester
County Couple to Wed in Local Ceremony
A marriage license was issued today in the county clerk’s office to Ed Janney 21 and Miss Mary Elizabeth Catlett 19 both near Brucetown this county. The groom is son of Hugh Janney and the bride is daughter of Turner Catlett. The wedding will take place this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Janney
Mary Elizabeth Catlett
Brucetown
Hugh Janney
Turner Catlett
Miss Mary Capper Visits Cousin in Washington for Holidays
Miss Mary Capper is visiting her cousin Miss Annie Luttrell in Washington for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Capper
Annie Luttrell
Washington
Secret Societies Officers Elected In Winchester Madison and Shawnee Lodges
Winchester Hiram Lodge No 12 elected W E Cooper as Worshipful Master and other officers for the term, with installations planned next month. Madison Lodge No 6 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows chose FE Haddox as Noble Grand and others, to be installed January. Shawnee Tribe No 2 of the Improved Order of Red Men elected leaders Taylor Jones and Charles Smith among others, to be installed January 2, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Hiram Lodge
Masonic Temple
W. E. Cooper
C. Vernon Eddy
H. R. Homer
T. Y. Kinzel
W. Wilson
A. R. Breckenridge
Hunt
Madison Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Noble Grand
FE. H. Haddox
Charles W. Knight
N. B. Grove
C. W. Ramsburg
J. P. Haddox
Richard L. Gray
CG. M. Hodgson
Robert Brill
Madison Lod
Gé'ndén
Sachem
Taylor “Jones
Sagamore
Charles Smith
Harry Funk
Prophet
R. E. Trenary
Edgar C. Hottel
W. L. Whissen
George Trenary
A. H. Jackson
Mrs. Annie Cain Ldies After Long Illness
Mrs. Annie Cain wife of William Cain died at her South Kent Street home at three this afternoon after a lingering consumption illness aged about forty five. She is survived by her husband and several children. No funeral arrangements have been made. She was a member of Braddock Street Methodist Church South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Cain
William Cain
South Kent Street
Gilbert Foundry Property Up for Private Sale
Attorney announces private sale of a large brick building known as the Gilbert Foundry Property on North Market Street. Listed by M. M. Lynch, attorney for the owners.
Mrs. Bettie Dandridge Recovers From Illness
Mrs. Bettie Dandridge the venerable daughter of the late President Zachary Taylor has improved after a period of illness. She was once a gracious mistress of the White House and is now convalescent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Dandridge
Zachary Taylor
Dandridge
White House
Heavy Porkers Butchered by Local Merchant
Mr H M Alexander of this city butchered three hogs weighing 440 420 and 420 pounds netting 1280 pounds in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Alexander
Brown replies to actor criticisms at Braddock Street church
Evangelist John E. Brown faced remarks from May Hillman Stock Company stage manager over alleged stage strictness. He denied targeting actors and said he avoids criticizing performers to protect their business. Brown plans further views after the troupe leaves town, while reports of the company being stranded were unfounded. The troupe owed board due to Thursday and will move to Martinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Brown
May Hillman Stock Company
Braddock Street
Church, South
Brown
Mr. Brown
Evangelist Brown
J. F. Ritchhart
Taylor Hotel
Martinsburg
Old veteran Augustus Walker faces trial for Maurertown post office robberies
Deputy Marshal J W Rhodes brought Augustus Walker eighty plus years old, a Mexican war veteran, to Winchester for a hearing before U S Commissioner A J Tavenner on charges tied to the Maurertown post office robberies. Walker posted 250 bail for Lynchburg trial on March 165th. Earlier, he was acquitted in Woodstock on a store robbery. his son Holland was convicted and jailed, while Lester Walker remains jailed awaiting trial. Holland's term expired and a release order followed. Augustus Walker was arrested at his Woodstock area home and denied strong resistance. Stolen goods were found in his attic when first arrested last summer. Holland Walker will be brought for a hearing as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. W. Rhodes
Meadow Mills
Winchester
Augustus Walker
A. J. Tavenner
Maurertown
Shenandoah County
Mexico
Tavenner
Walker
Lynchburg
T. W. Harrison
Woodstock
Holland
Lewis Walker
Holland Walker
Lester Walker
Harrison
Fhan
Rhodes
Sammer
Taveenner
Pyee Reef
Funeral Rites Held for Matthias Miller at Opequon
Funeral services for the late Matthias Miller were conducted at his home near Opequon with Rev. George Bowers officiating. Burial followed at Mount Hebron. Pallbearers included Robert Glass, Thomas W. Steck, John Newlin, Amos Cooper, Aleck Baker and Washington Jackson. A long line of vehicles escorted the procession to the gravesite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthias Miller
Opequon
County
George 8. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron
Robert Glass
Thomas W. Steck
John Newlin
Amos Cooper
Aleck Baker
Washington Jackson
Mr. Miller
Man Saved After Wagon Wheel Graphically Presses Chest
George Eisenberg of Lost River was severely injured when a heavy wagon wheel lay on his chest at Broadway on Monday. His condition worsened last night with doctors nearly giving up, but he rallied and may recover, making the case remarkable given the crushed ribs and extensive bruising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eisenberg
Lost River
Broadway
Star
Scott Brewer
Baltimore Visit By Beverley Carter and Baker Couple
Mrs J B Beverley and Mrs Shirley Carter travel with Mayor and Mrs Harry H Baker for a several days in Baltimore visiting friends and seeing the city sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Beverley
Shirley Carter
Harry H. Baker
Baltimore
Mrs. Georgia Purcell Buried in Winchester Service
The late Mrs. Georgia Clayton Purcell wife of J. Perry Purcell was buried today after funeral services at 1 PM at her sister's home on Applepie Ridge. Rev. Dr. Henry M. White led the rites at Mt Hebron cemetery with pallbearers Howell Bond Allen Bond Eliag Janney C. W. Lupton Wood Baker and John Gold among mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip H. Gold
Applepie Ridge
Georgia Clayton Purcell
J. Perry Purcell
Winchester
Mt Hebron
Henry M. White
Messrs.Howell
Allen Bond
Eliag Janney
C. W. Lupton
Wood Baker
John Gold
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hospital
M. Ward
City
Nandley Board
Jeapital
Winchester Memo
Sen Mc. Ward
H. McGuire
Post Office Policy
Guardian
Torstown
Secret Societies
Masons
Odd Fellows
Red Men
J. P. Hyde
A. R. Snapp
C. E. Hoover
H. H. Wingfield
W. L. Wood
Mrs. Dandridge
Deeeee
Perry Purcell
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