ELOPING COUPLES MEET WITH VARYING SUCCESS
Miss Julia Fuller of Winchester Va and Walter Dunn of Martinsburg W Va were married at the parsonage after an elopement. The couple fled to avoid parental consent as Miss Fuller was seventeen and Dunn twenty. The ceremony was performed by Rev R A Boyle with Capt Burkhart and Dunns sister assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Fuller
Winchester
Walter Dunn
Martinsburg
W. Va
R. A. Boyle
Presbyterian Church
Umberland Valley
Burkhart
West Virginia Regiment
Miss Fuller
Dann
John Fuller
South Kent Street
Young Dunn
Mr. Dunn
Virginia Woolen
Thomas L. Dunn
Cumberland Valley
Hagerstown
Blanche Dunn
Thomas Burkett
Dunn
Crawford Woolen Mills
Quarterly Conference of Frederick Circuit Program
Rev H P Hamill will preach at Stephensons Saturday December 20 at 10 30 a m The business meeting is at Winchester Circuit Parsonage 2 p m Sunday December 21 services at Stephensons 10 30 a m and Welltown 3 p m Rev Hawill preaches Welltown Round Hill 7 p m Rev J N Haul is pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
H. P. Hamill
Stephensons
Winchester
Welltown
H. P. Hawill
Round Hill
J. N. Haul
Wife Beater Fined in Police Court
O C Parygo, a colored waiter, was arrested on a wife assault warrant and tried before Justice Bragonier. He was fined $1 and costs, which were paid. The incident followed his beating of his wife prompting the arrest. Mr B V Shultz of Zanesville Ohio, visiting the Misses Miller on west Piccadilly street, returned home last night. he is the son of a wealthy soap manufacturer and works with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Parygo
Bragonier
B.V. Shultz
Zanesville
Ohio
Want to Plant Trees This Fall Catalogue Offer
A brief notice from J A Ramepore of Frederick Maryland inviting readers to write for a tree planting catalogue this fall. The item suggests a local advertisement for a nurseryman or seed catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ramepore
Frederick Md
Christmas German At Rouss Hall
Winchester young men issued invitations for a german at Rouss Engine Hall on Tuesday evening December 30. The event promises to be a festive Christmas entertainment with out-of-town guests expected. Dancing starts at nine with Thompson's Orchestra of Martinsburg. hall decor features Christmas greens and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Rouss
Thompson
Martinsburg
No Place Like Old Frederick Moves South
Mr. Chas. R. McCann, near Middleway West Virginia, will discontinue farming next spring and move back to Frederick County Virginia. The Spirit of Jefferson lauds his six years in Jefferson as an active democrat and good citizen, and notes Frederick County Virginia man S. S. Polhamus will take over the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. R. McCann
Middleway
W. Va
Frederick County
Charlestown
Jefferson
McCann
Polhamus
Bank Safe Moved to New Harris Hall Banking House
The Shenandoah Valley Bank safe, used in Harris Hall on Main Street, was moved to the new banking house today. A crew under James Hodgson directed the move, requiring four large horses and several hours to reposition a six ton safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Bank
Harris Hall
Main Street
James Hodgson
Superintendent Lynch to Attend Richmond Education Conference
Superintendent M. M. Lynch will attend a three day conference of county and city school superintendents in Richmond from January 14 to 16 1903. The event aims to collect statistics discuss school improvements libraries rural consolidation taxation and state education measures with speakers from Princeton Columbia and the General Educational Board. Travel and board discounts will be arranged to ease attendance and Lynch will not present an address at the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Lynch
Richmond
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Russell
Columbia University
New York
Wallace Buttrick
General Educational Board
Lynch
Rev La Mothe Accepts Call From St Joseph Church
Rev Joh D La Mothe rector of St John Episcopal Church Washington has accepted a call from St Joseph Missouri at five thousand dollars a year He is brother in law of Mrs Nelson P Danie of Winchester and is well known there He visited Winchester last week during consideration of the offer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh D. la Mothe
St.John Protestant Episcopal Church
Washington, D. C
Nelson P. Danie
Winchester
St. Joseph
la Mothe
New Apple Variety Grows in Frederick County
Supt. John B. Shull of Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co received a sample of the black Ben Davis apple from his brother G. W. Shull of Lexington Missouri. The apple, grown in Missouri and new to Frederick county, has 400 trees planted and will bear in about ten years. The fruit resembles York Imperial in size and color and is a thrifty bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Shull
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Ben Davis
G. W. Shull
Lexington
Missouri
Frederick County
Shull
York
Sarah Zane Fire Company to Host Oyster Supper and Bazaar
The Sarah Zane Fire Company plans a January oyster supper and bazaar spanning ten days starting January 20. A large committee meeting discussed venue, invitations, and securing a suitable room while enlisting many ladies to aid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Sarah Zane
Star
Jos. T. Brown
R. L. Gray
D. McDonald
C. A. Evane
Sarah Zane Firemen
Hon. Harry Tucker Visits Staunton
Hon. Harry St. George Tucker arrived in Staunton from Washington and stayed with Dr. and Mrs. W. P. McGuire on Amherst Street. He left today for Staunton to resume his law practice and to visit his mother Mrs. John Randolph Tucker, denying any gubernatorial candidacy in Richmond press reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry St. George Tucker
W. P. McGuire
Washington
McGuire
Amherst Street
Tucker
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Staunton
John
Randolph Tucker
Richmond
Virginia
Delegate Jordan Confident in Baylor Survey Bill
Frederick county delegate E. C. Jordan says his bill to break the Baylor survey will pass both branches of the general assembly. He notes the holidays delay and expects a big fight but believes the bill merits support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Jordan
Frederick County
General Assembly
Mr. Jordan
Winchester Telephone Plant Devastated by Winter Storm
As Winchester faced sleet snow and rain outages, Martinsburg suffered worse damage. The Winchester Telephone Company suffered a near total wreck with downed poles wires and a crippled system. Repairs are expected to take days to weeks. the Chesapeake and Potomac Company fared better with only three wires down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Martinsburg
Winchester Telephone Company
Exchange
Queen Street
Burke
College and
King Streets
College Street
King Street
Burke Street
Spring
Chesapeake and Potomac Company
Clay Clement Shifts To Washington Vaudeville Fame
Veteran actor Clay Clement, who debuted at the city auditorium under Atwell & Worthington, now performs polite vaudeville at Chase's Theatre in Washington. Previously he led in The New Common in Winchester, Virginia, and stars in The Baron’s Love Story as his current vehicle. Clement drew strong crowds in Winchester and could again draw on a return visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Clement
Messrs. Atwell & Worthington
Chase’s
Washington
Winchester
Clement
Frederick County resident Jonah Tavenner to spend winter in Texas
Noted Frederick County figure Jonah Tavenner departed today for Texas to visit his daughter Mrs. Eastman. He plans to return home next spring and will be greatly missed in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah Tavenner
Frederick County
Texas
Tavenner
Lone Star State
Eastman
White Ribboners Meet for WCTU Regular Session
The Womens Christian Temperance Union will hold its regular meeting Thursday afternoon December 18 at three o clock. Full attendance requested. All welcome. Misses Margretta and Rosalie McCormick of Berryville, daughters of Hon and Mrs Marshall McCormick, drove to Winchester today. Gellars and Coffs at T T Walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Christian Temperance Union
Margretta and
Rosalie McCormick
Berryville
Marshall McCormick
Winchester
Reign of Terror Ends as Lights Return to Winchester
Winchester plans a full night of lighting as both arc and incandescent systems burn again. Officials report power restored at usual hour with streets illuminated despite downed telephone wires. Coal shipments totaling eight car loads are en route, raising hope for permanent all night lighting if supplies improve. Weather clears slightly, ending weeks of cloud cover and ice disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Jas. B. Russell
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Russell
Cumberland
Outwitted Parents and Wed In Washington
Miss Annie M. Rush of Shenandoah Virginia elopes to marry Ray C. Gaunt of Berryville Virginia. The ceremony occurred in Justice L. I. O Neil s office in Washington as relatives failed to stop the match. The couple plans to reside with Gaunt s family in Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Annie M. Rush
Shenandoah
Ray C. Gaunt
Berryville
L. I. O'Neil
Grant
Winchester
T. H. Sprint
Messrs
Ollie and
Charles Gaunt
Robins v Johnson Case Set for Trial in Corporation Court
Tomorrow in the Corporation Court before Judge William M. Atkinson the Ella Robins versus Major E. C. Johnson trial will be heard by a jury. Plaintiff’s attorney is Holmes Boyd Jr. and defendant’s attorney is R. E. Byrd. The action is expected to be very interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
William M. Atkinson
Ella Robins
E. C. Johnson
Taylor House
Holmes Boyd, Jr
R. E. Byrd
Birthday Celebration for Charles Rouss Fire Company Legacy
The Charley Rouss fire company plans a February 11 observance in Winchester for Charles Broadway Rouss. Speeches and music at the Auditorium will precede a banquet at the Rouss Engine Hall on West Water Street. Captain Geo H Kinzel named toastmaster. subcommittees formed for a larger event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rous Celeration Committee
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Broadway Rouss
Engingo House
George H. Kinzel
Rouss
Charley Rouss
Lxte
Charles Broadway Rouss
Ory
Green
Phagus
Mount Hebron
Becaus
Winchester
Rouss Fire Company
West Water Street
M. T. Reed
J. E. Kiger
H. N. Kern
Geo. H. Kin
G. H. Kinz
H. N. Oat
F. H. Krebs
J. M. Spurr
Wm. M. Calvert
G. H. Kinzel
Jos
E. Kiger
Wii M. Calvert
W. Spellman
Seo’y F. H. Krebs
Loil E. Kiger
Dliffe
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Tele
Gram
William M. Fisher
Navy Yard
Katherine Geneva Curley
Laurel
George Curley
Fisher
Curly
Sixth Street
Donald C. McLeod
Miss Curley
Robert Boardman
Proctor
Wife Beater
Rouss Hall
Wall's
Supt. Lynch
Harry Tucker
T. T. Wall's
Winchester Company
White Ribboners Meeting
T. T. Wall
Johnson Case
Auditorlup
Rouss Engine Hall
Fountain
T. T
Walltal
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