Bill Passes for State Female Normal School Location
A 1904 bill appropriated 20009 for a new State female normal school with 5000 for maintenance, passed 57 to 8. It locates the school north of the James River, links it with Farmville normal, names a president, requires one pupil per city or county and two years of teaching service after graduation, and takes effect January 1, 1904.
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Lupton
Winchester
State Senate
James River
Farmville Female Normal
House of Delegates
Major Skinker Dies in Richmond After Paralysis
Major Charles R. Skinker a prominent Richmond citizen and former Clarke county resident died after being paralyzed on Main Street. The 64 year old Virginian, UVa graduate of 1858, led Company F Twenty First Virginia and earned command. Survived by widow and two children Mrs P B Valentine and Chas R Skinker Jr.
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Charles R. Skinker
Richmond
Clarke County
Main Street
Maj. Skinker
University of Virginia
Twenty-first Virginia Regiment
Skinker
Spottsylvania Court House
Fort Delaware
Major Skinker
Valentine
Chas, R. Skinker, Jr
The Whip-Poor-Will Poem by Judge Henry Brannon
The Baltimore Sun prints Gem From The Poets with a poem The Whip Poor Will by Judge Henry Brannon of Winchester Virginia later West Virginia judge and Supreme Court of Appeals member born November 26 1837 and author of The Fourteenth Amendment. The piece notes Brannon’s poetry written while a circuit judge in the Appalachian mountains and highlights his legal career and national recognition.
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Baltimore Sun
Henry Brannon
Winchester
Judge Brannon
University of Virginia
West Virginia
Supreme Court of Appeals
United States
Footpad Knockout Blow on Berryville Road
Charles Marshall was attacked by an unknown man while traveling from Berryville toward his home. Marshall struck the footpad a powerful blow, knocking him down, and continued on his way. The incident occurred Wednesday night at a lonely spot.
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Charles Marshall
Berryville
Marshall
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises Guaranteed Cure
A public notice proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive cure for catarrh, claiming it treats the constitutional disease from within. The ad pledges a $100 reward if it fails to cure and urges readers to send for more details.
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Hall
Salaeade
Illness of Mr J Beverley Jr In Hagerstown Area
The Baltimore American reports mixed names for J Beved Beverley Jr of Winchester Va sick with appendicitis while traveling to Hagerstown Maryland. His mother Mrs J Beverley was notified and rushed to meet him as a train moved to Hagertown. He is much improved today.
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Brad Beverley, Jr
Higerstown
Wincheser
Baltimore American
Itageratowon
Westwood Beverley
Wincheat Va
Bradley Beverley
Ronnee
Cumberland
Walter Hagerstown
Winchester
Hagertown
Hagerstown
Wedd C W Fritts and V V Dellinger at Jefferson Hotel
The Richmond News Leader reports the marriage of C W Fritts of White Post Virginia and V V Dellinger of Gouchland county in the northeast parlor of the Jefferson Hotel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. The ceremony was by Rev Charles A Marks with Leo Wheat playing. The couple travels to White Post, VA, as their future home aboard the James River division of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway.
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Richmond News-Leader
C. W. Fritts
White Post
V. V. Dellinger
Gouchland County
Jefferson Hotel
Lee
Dellinger
Fritts
Maud Brewer
Irwin
Hornaker
Charles A. Marks
First
English Lutheran Church
Leo Wheat
James River
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Fire Ice Slips Wounded Baltimore Traveler In Winchester Fall
Mr Hugh Brent a Baltimore salesman for Brent Brown Co slipped on icy pavement in front of the Taylor House this morning and badly sprained his ankle and was shaken up. He was taken to the Evans Hotel and later returned to Baltimore by train. Brent a Civil War veteran and relative of the late Nathan Brent is a frequent Winchester visitor with many local friends.
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Hugh Brent
Baltimore
Brent, Brown & Co
Winchester
Taylor House
Brent
Evans Hotel
Cntrain
Li Wes
Nathan Brent
Lupton Named as Possible Civil Service Candidate
A Washington dispatch reports talk of several men for the civil service commissioner post after the president offered the job to General John C. Black. Ex Congressman Tucker denies any candidacy and names Col Granville Gaines and State Senator Lucien Lupton as aspirants.
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Washington
D. C
Civil Service
John R Proctor
John C. Black
Illinois
Black
Tucker
Granville Gaines
Warrenton
Lucien Lupton
Winchester
Market Report Prices and Premiums Highlight Holiday Ads
Wholesale prices for grain and produce are listed with daily corrections for December 18. The page mixes market data with promotional lines about premiums for Christmas gifts and a skin ointment advertisement, creating a collage of trade figures and consumer ads.
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Faipay
McGuire Statue to Be Unveiled January Seventh
A Richmond dispatch states the Dr. Hunter McGuire monument in Capitol Square will be unveiled January 7 next. Holmes Conrad will deliver the address. Dr. McGuire was brother to Dr. William P. McGuire of Winchester and son of the late Dr. Hugh McGuire. Local attendees plan to travel to Richmond for the ceremony.
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Hunter McGuire
Capitol Square
Richmond
Holmes Conrad
McGuire
William P. McGuire
Winchester
Hugh McGuire
Dogs Kill and Cripple Sheep in Farm Raid
Dogs raided a sheep flock on Marshall Trenary’s farm near Boyce Wednesday night and drove into neighboring land belonging to Thomas B. Levi. About 20 sheep were killed or crippled, most owned by Trenary.
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Marshall Trenary
Boyce
Thos. B. Levi
Trenary
Pleasant Paragraphs On Holiday Visitors And Gifts
Local notes describe Mr. Marshall Russell of the University of Virginia visiting home for Christmas and Xm as Miss Eloiss Baker at Mary Baldwin Seminary. Barrs Sample Store advertises overcoats handkerchiefs and mufflers. Jr. Hon. R. E. Byrd returns from Harrisonburg after attending court. Lawrence and Courtney Weems at Georgetown University spend holidays at home. Miss Maggie and Miss Edith Fry visit Mrs. Stanley Harmer in Winchester. Miss Nina Shepard leaves for Philadelphia New York and Princeton for Christmas. A Strasburg man asks court to issue a marriage license for his son declaring he is very wild but hopes the match aids him, though he is not of age.
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Marshall Russell
The
University of Virginia
Eloiss Baker
Mary Baldwin Seminary
Staunton
Strasburg
Oswald
Young People Gather at Funkhouser Home for Evening
A group of youths assembled Saturday night at J. E. Funkhouser's house. They enjoyed crokonole and music with refreshments at eleven. Rev. McClure of Front Royal preaches at Greenway Church Sunday afternoon December 20 at 3 o'clock.
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J. E. Funkhouser
Mr. McClure
Front Royal
Greenway Church
Latollette ill with pneumonia in Capon Springs area
Dec 18 report from Capon Springs notes Mr. Wm Latollette ill with pneumonia and his young child has a broken arm. Several residents including Mrs. C T Farmer Tom Hemilwright and Wm Kump suffer severe colds but are improving. A Christmas Day service is planned at U B Church with protracted meetings starting Jan 4 led by Rev D W Grifin with two services daily. Mr W K Milburn son of C A Milburn travels to Washington with rumors of a bride accompanying him.
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Wm. Latollette
Silas Latfollette
C. T. Farmer
Tom Hemilwright
Wm. Kump
U.B
D. W. Grifin
W. K. Milburnn
C A. Milburn
Washington
Local Notes and Moves Chronicle Dec 18
Dec 18 items list residents moving in and out of town. Riteneur returns after years in Missouri to spend days with old friends. Kline and Sameell noted in town. George W. Anderton ill at home. Mrs. M B Strode adds a new porch. Lloyd Peery relocates to town. Alice V. Frankland sells possessions and moves with daughter to Summit Point. Many public school children vaccinated per county health orders. Clinton O. Rowland moves to suburbs for winter.
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John W. Riteneur
Mis ‘Uri
Thomas Kline
C. Sameell
George W. Anderton
Strode
Lloyd Peery
Alice V. Frankland
Summit Point
County Board of Health
Clinton O. Rowland
Miss Lizzie Hollida Home From Hospital Recovery Seen
Miss Lizzie Hollida returns to Martinsburg after treatment at Memorial Hospital Winchester by Dr. William P. McGuire and shows signs of improving health. The funeral of the late William T. Allen is set for Grace Episcopal Church Berryville Saturday at 10 45 AM with Rev. Edward Wall officiating and interment in the Episcopal Church yard.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Lizzie Hollida
Memorial Hospital
Winchester
William P. McGuire
William T. Allen
Grace Episcopal Church
Berryville
Edward Wall
Episcopal Church
Farmers Ready for Winter Tasks and Local Illnesses
Kernstown notes farmers finish corn harvest and fodder hauling and prepare fuel for winter. Mrs John A Hamilton is critically ill at home with telegrams sent countywide for her children to come. Mrs Wm Hockman shows improvement while Johnnie Jarnett suffers a bad cough. Mrs L Funkhouser, Mrs E Orisman, and a little niece visit Mr A R Smith this week.
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Santa
John A. Hamilton
Wm. Hockman
Johnnie
Martin Jarnett
L. Funkhouser
E. N. Orisman
A. R. Smith
Couple from Strasburg Wed in Hagerstown
Miss Sallie Stover and Mr. Hamilton Reichard of Strasburg Va were united in marriage at the Beeler House Hagerstown yesterday morning at 11 o'clock by Rev E T Mubray pastor of St Pauls M E Church. They left for Hagerstown Wednesday night by train and remained over until today.
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Sallie Stover
Mr. Hamilton
Reichard
Strasburg
Beeler House
Hagerstown
E. T. Mubray
St. Paul's M. E. Church
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad
A vintage remedy claims instant cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and offers a refund if it fails. The ad notes E. W. Roves signature on each box and lists a 25 cent price.
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E. W.roves
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Mr. Brannon
Ave
Mixen
Senator Lupton
Come Daily Weather
Virginia
Toight and Beardoy
Toggery
Barney & Berry
Peck & Snyder
Horsey & Atwell
Barr’s
Barr
R. E. Byrd
Harrisonburg
Messrs. Lawrence
Courtney Weems
Georgetown University
Maggie
Edith Fry
Middleway
Stanley Harmer
Charles
Free Press
Nina Shepard
Geo. C Shepard
Fairfax College
Philadelphia
New York
Princeton
N. J
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shen
Valley National Bank
Capon Springs
S. H. Hable
Star Clothier
Cor. Main
Nat. Bank
J. W. Henshall
Rouss Ave
Mly
E. Bruce Capper
West Water Stre Thhe Jeweler and Ptician
Mr. Allen
PRICE
D. RF. Hinkins
West Water Street
Striker & Son
Striker
Kernstown
Vaucluse
Stanley Pifer
Margaret
William Cline
Vaucluse Church
County
Samuel Cline
Stephens City
West Newton
Ty Whiskey Store
Uesday & K
Monogram
Buckeye Club
Metropolitan
Monticello
Paul Jones
Weiry’s
Old Henry
Henry Brothers
R. M. Henry N. XII
Market St
Blythe and Galloway
North Main Street
Court House
Miller Supply
W. E. Barr
North Mainstrat
H. W. Clowe
Barny & Berry
Holly Best
Delaware
C. EB. Aulick
South
Braddock St
CITY
Auuevous
Hersert
Larricx
W. W. B. Turnpike Co
Grimes, Va
M. Jonn W. McKown
J. M. Steele
J. B. Harrison
Cristiel
North Market Street
Eagle's Meat Market
South Main Street
Tom Stam
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