Death of Captain William H. Sale Civil War Veteran and Capon Springs Proprietor
Funeral services for Captain William H. Sale were held at the Presbyterian Church in Winchester. He died at his residence at Water and Washington streets after a long illness and his remains were sent to Lexington, Virginia for interment. Sale, a noted Civil War veteran and owner of Capon Springs in Hampshire County, West Virginia, was widely known across the South for his resort leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Sale
Water and
Washington Streets
Presbyterian Church
J. S. Sibley
Lexington
Capt. Sale
Capri Springs
Hampshire County
West Virginia
J. C. Sibley
Jas. R. Graham
Mr. Sibley
Wim. M. Atkinson
P. W. Boyd
Wm. H. Baker
H. H. Baker
Jas. B. Russell
Kartz
Baltimore and Ohio
Thurston Whaley
Sale Winchester
Capon Springs
Captain Sale
South
Bank’s Winter of Discontent Ends With House Fire
Edward Banks, a colored man near Stephens City, survived a Christmas day cannon blast and awoke to burglars, only to find his home on fire. He battled the blaze himself, woke the neighborhood, and kept watch through the night as the fire department arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Banks
Stephens City
Tuer Star
Edward
Banks
Judge Harrison to Sit in Beahm Gase Case
Judge T W Harrison traveled to Manassas Virginia to hear arguments for a new trial for Professor J C Beahm convicted of seduction and sentenced to five years. Beahm, formerly a Winchester area school principal, had a sixteen year old pupil as the alleged victim. Juror relationship to the girl is cited as grounds for a new trial while an earlier motion to overturn the verdict was overruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Harrison
Manassas
Cicuit Court
J. C. Beahm
E. Nicol
Circuit Court of
Beahm
Beabm
Miss Lena Gore Surprised at Aspen Shade Party
About forty young friends surprised Miss Lena Gore at her parents home Sheriff and Mrs Gore. She hosted admirably as guests brought candies bonbons and cakes. The evening featured games and a notable solo by a local barrister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Gore
Aspen Shade
Sheriff
Christmas Entertainment at Christian Church
The Christmas program at the Christian Church in Bartons Hill will be held on Saturday night in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Bartons— Hill
This County
Home Mechanics Employed. Commission Amends Agreement
Building Commission reprimands contractor Chas H Miller and imposes conditions for a 30 day extension on Rouss City Hall. Earlier extension to Feb 1 1901 granted to complete the hall, with home labor preferred. Miller discharged several carpenters, prompting the amendment at a special meeting.
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Building Commission
Chas. H. Miller
Rouss City Hall
Miller
Milter
Commission
Reuss City Hall
Panic Averted as Church Christmas Tree Fire Is Stopped
In Stephens City Virginia the Lutheran Church on German street nearly sparked a panic during a Christmas program when a candle set the dry tree branches alight. Men extinguished the flames with canes and sticks, saving the crowd. only the doll’s clothing was damaged. Mr and Mrs W Boyd Steele and daughter Nettie Argenbright and Miss Maude Steele of Stephens City visited Winchester today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
German Street
W. Boyd Steele
Nettie Argenbright
Maude Steele
County
Winchester
Damages Paid for Accident Between Rival Teams
Dr. John Weicht paid Aaron Boxwell, a Marlboro mail carrier, for damages after a collision between their teams near Marlboro. Boxwell's vehicle was wrecked in the incident occurred several days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weicht
Aaron Boxwell
Marlboro
Miss Effie Fisher Hosts Visitor in Strasburg
Miss Effie Fisher of Strasburg Virginia visits Miss Allie Neville at 123 East Germain Street. The social call showcases local family links and community hospitality in a quiet town scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Fisher
Strasburg, Va
Allie Neville
East Germain Street
A Ride in the Country
Mrs. K. E. Byrd hosted a riding party for friends this morning. Guests enjoyed a country ride and an exhilarating gallop along the fine pikes before returning to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. E. Byrd
Miss Mamie McDermont to Visit Relatives in Winchester
Miss Mamie McDermont of Baltimore is expected in Winchester Saturday to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie McDermont
Baltimore
Winchester
Crowded Sacred Heart entertains largest audience yet
The Sunday School room hosted a packed crowd for an 8 pm program at Sacred Heart Church. A Bibbs family farce “A Quiet Wedding” featured temper and meekness amid domestic chaos, followed by a Christmas Cantata with about thirty young performers and a duet by Mrs. Laren and Mrs. Gibbons. The event raised $60 for the church.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Bibb
Bibbs
Peter Parker
Selena Summers
Tabaleau
Dissolution of Pastoral Relations in Virginia Classis
A special session of the Virginia Classis of the Reformed Church met at Centenary Reformed Church to dissolve pastoral relations for Rev. James B. Stonesifer with Centenary Reformed Church and Rev. A. B. Bauman with the Morrisville charge. Stonesifer goes to Carroll Maryland Charge and Bauman to Pittsburg. Leadership by Rev. Lewis T. Lampe with minutes by Rev. Dr. Hoffheins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Carroll, Maryland
A. B. Bauman
Pittsburg
Lewis T. Lampe
Lovettsville
Classis
J. A. Hoffheins
D. D
Martinsburg
W.y. Rauch
Falling Waters
George G. Everhart
Shepherdstown
Jas. B. Stonesifer
Elioff Kens
Geo. G. Everhart
Lewis T
Winchester
Masquerade Parade Baffles Winchester Youths
Masqueraders roam streets at night in Winchester prompting concern as younger children under twelve dominate the scene. Homes report cake and candy raids by costumed youths dressed in discarded garments and battered masks. One kind neighbor fed the boys, then faced strong odors in the parlor from their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Indians Elect Officers of Shawnee Tribe
The Shawnee Tribe Improved Order of Wed Men held its annual officer election last night. Elected were C. H. Fleet as Sachem, James Smith Senior Sanamore, John Edmonds Junior magamamore, Solomon Goldman Keeper of Wampum, K. E. Tresa ry Chief of Records, James A. Brown Assistant Chief of Records, Keomas Spellman Prophet, J. W. Shiner Keeper of Wigwam. Installation will occur in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Fleet
James Smith
John Edmonds
Solomon Goldman
Wampun
K. E. Tresary
James A. Brown
Keomas Spellman
J. W. Shiner
Frederick Pair in Town Today
Mr. Hamilton Lindsay and his daughter from Frederick Maryland are visiting the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Lindsay
Frederick, Md
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. H. Sale
Capon
Country
Bank
Harrison
Gase
Miss Lena Gore
City Hall
Mr. Miller
Aaa Ay
Catholic Sunday School
Jay School
Horsey & Atwell
J. B. Stonesifer
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