Robbed boarder Longerbeam jailed then released over theft
William ONeill, a noted typesetter, accused Longerbeam alias Salty of stealing $15 from his room at Baldwin House. After a morning arrest and confession under pressure, ONeill declined to prosecute. Longerbeam paid $150 in costs and was released. The event reflects his saloon-hanging behavior and petty cash theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian
Salty
Longerbeam
McCartney
William O’neill
Eddy Press
Justice Bragonier
O'Neill
O’neill
Their Mothers Died About Same Time
Mrs Eliza O Hern a former resident of Kernatown died in Charleston Ill after a serious illness aged 75 She was mother of Frank Plank of Winchester At about the same time Mrs Plank s mother Mrs Robert Ritter died in this county and an announcement was published in Saturdays Star
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza O’ Hern
Kernatown
Charleston
Tux Star
Frank Plank
Winchester
Plank
Funeral service for John R Fosnaught in Harrisburg
The funeral of John R. Fosnaught a brother of Conductor Fosnaught who ran into Winchester over the Cumberland Valley Railroad was held at 9 30 o clock Saturday from 429 Maclay Street Harrisburg Pa Rev C H Forrest of Kelker Street Church of God officiated assisted by Rev C O Bosserman of Covenant Presbyterian The remains were sent to Shippensburg at 11 45 where interment was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Fosnaught
Fosnaught
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Maclay Street
Harrisburg
C. H. Forrest
Kelker St
Church of God
C. O. Bosserman
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Shippensburg
Hoge stands in for Willson on Winchester trip
The Staunton Spectator reports Mr. Gilpin Willson did not go to Winchester to look after his burned out brother. Instead Frank M. Hoge went in his stead and has returned, joined by Mr Samuel J. Willson. The Miller Supply Co. lists corn hay flour and meal.
Six Cents Sparks a Saloon Brawl in Police Court
In Police Court Justice Bragonier dismissed the case after a melee over six cents. E L Henry accused George W Whitley of assault with brass knuckles after a dispute over the money. Whitley claimed Henry struck first. Henry denied it. The dosing twist found the six cents on the whiskey barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L Henry
George W. Whitley
Henry
Whitley
Bragonier
Whirley
Newsy Notes From Albin December Roundup
Dr J E Janney travels to Charlottesville for a few days E E Greenwalt visits Scottdale Pa with John Choceran Ed Albin and E B Baker now of Davis W Va holidaying with relatives B F Lineberg and wife visit his ill mother Cephas Fahnestock brings bride home to Fahnestockville and is serenaded by locals a lumber carrier collides with a drunken man near Hunting Ridge damaging the cart while returning from Winchester
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Janney
Charlottesville
E. E. Greenwalt
Scottdale
John Choceran
Mr. Greenwalt
Ed. Albin
E. 8. Baker
Davis
W. Va
B. F. Lineberg
Cephas Fahnestock
Fahnestockville
Hunting Ridge
Winchester
Happenings At Whitacre Dec 58
Roy Heironimus returns from Ohio. Whitacres visit Lu nny Caverns Markeville. Ada Dolan stays home several days. R E L Whitacre loses a horse last week. Esten Heironimus visits parents. Ebenezer Church program ends with candy treat. Forks of Capon to Gerrards town line project by Miller Bros links distant industries. Joe Sullivan at Blackthorn Jan 1 12 28 5t. Mistletoe and Holly at Boyd's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Heironimus
Ohio
Whitacre
Lunny Caverns
Markeville
Ada Dolan
R. E. L. Whitacre
Esten Heironimus
James Heironimus
Ebenezer Church
Trolley Eyes Winchesters Expansion Plans
Capitalists in Hagertown Electric Railway seek to buy the Sharpsburg and Boonsboro turnpike to extend from Boonsboro to Sharpsburg. Martinsburg considers a trolley franchise to reach Shepherdstown and connect with Hagerstown. A broader plan envisions electric roads from Harrisburg to the Potomac River, linking to Winchester through the Valley of Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagertown Electric Railway Company
Sharpsburg and
Boonsboro
Sharpsburg
X. Poole
Martinsburg
Shepherdstown
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Potomac River
Valley of
Virginia
Winchester
Christmas Reunion At Thomas Home In Berryville VA
Special Dispatch from Berryville VA details a Christmas gathering at Colonel and Mrs Thomas home. Guests from Washington and Charlestown attended including Mrs Alice T Andrews and Miss Virginia T Butler. Family celebration featured a Southern style dinner, decorations, a miniature Christmas tree, and an evening of games with eighteen young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Berryville
Thomas
Washington
Charlestown
Thomas, Jr
Alice T. Andrews
Colonel Thomas
Gustave Touchard
Maynard
Virginia T. Butler
Henry Henry to be tried tomorrow in Corporation Court
December term opened in City Hall with a large crowd for the trial of Harry Henry indicted for felony. The trial was postponed due to the absence of a key witness. The jury is impaneled. Representing the prisoner is Mr. R. E. Byrd and the Commonwealth by Prosecuting Attorney Harry R. Kern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Harry Henry
R. E. Byrd
Commonwealth
Harry R. Kern
New Winchester R A Council Set For Tomorrow Night
George D Blummer and D K of Virginia plan to organize a new Key Council R A in Winchester tomorrow night with installation to follow. Also notes Glass cutting and window filling services by Miller Supply Co. Dr and Mrs Allen Greenwood of Boston have departed Winchester after weeks with the Hydes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Blummer
D. K
Virginia
Council of Key Council
R. A
Winchester
MR ROUSS PRIVATE SECRETARY VISITS WINCHESTER
George W. Rouss of Charlestown and James T. White of New York City spent the day in Winchester. White, once Rouss's secretary, spoke of writing checks for donations and noted the $30,000 gift for the City Hall erection and the Rouss mausoleum at Mount Hebron Cemetery. They toured town sites before returning to Charlestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Rouss
Charlestown
James T. White
New York City
Winchester
Rouss
Charles Broadway Rouss
White
Prince
Mount Hebron
Jefferson County
Mr. White
Entertainments Abound in Winchester and Nearby Towns
After Christmas week, Winchester and nearby towns host many events including dances parties and receptions. A German by Winchester young men is planned for tomorrow night at Kouss Engine Hall. Martinsburg hosts a large dance tonight attended by locals. Invitations have come from Berryville for a German at Winston Hall on New Year’s Eve. Several other entertainments are scheduled locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Local Notes and Travelers Across The Holidays
The item lists diverse small notices including purchases and visits. Eva Bryarly heads to Stephens City for a house party at the Miller home. Juliet A. McCaw returns from Charlestown after a sister’s illness and death. William V. Hyde returns to Boston after Christmas. Prenton Callum visits Washington for holidays with his father. Charles Walsh Jr and Fred Danforth Jr are injured firing crackers in Petersburg. Richmond home for Needy Confederate Women to host dinner by Dr. and Mrs. Baetjer of Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Bryarly
Stephens City
Dudley Miller
Juliet A. McCaw
Charlestown
Miss Atkinson
William V. Hyde
Boston
Mase
Prenton Callum
Washington
Robert Callum
Charles Walsh, Jr
Fred Danforth, Jr
Petersburg
Richmond
House Committee
Virginia Marriage Licenses Move Sparks No Worry
Officials explain that licenses issued by county clerks since December 12 remain valid and binding despite the change in law. The error in timing is noted but does not affect civil or religious ceremonies or contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
General Assembly
Swicide Funeral For James C Lewis Held Today
The funeral for James C. Lewis who died by suicide after swallowing carbolic acid was held at 3 PM from United Brethren Church on North Braddock Street. Rev. H D Skelton officiated as a large crowd attended the service. Mrs Lewis stated there was no quarrel with her husband and expressed confusion over his choice to kill himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Lewis
Tw Star
United Brethren Church
North Braddock Street
Diamond ring winner tied to Confederate leader's wife
Mrs J E B Stuart wife of the famed Confederate General won a $100 diamond ring in a Norfolk Virginia Daughters of the Confederacy raffle held during a district session. She held number 4182 and the ring hung from a short gold chain with two turquoise stones. A reward is offered for the return of the chain found near City Hall and the Cumberland Valley railroad crossing on Amherst Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. B Stuart
J. E. B. Stuart
Stuart
Norfolk
Virginia Daughters of the Confederacy
Los‘'R
City Hall
Cumberland Valley
Amherst Street
Tae Brar
Mrs Elizabeth Feaster Anderson Dies at 66 in Winchester Home
Mrs Elizabeth Feaster Anderson widow of contractor Charles W Anderson died Saturday at her son’s home near Mt Williams after a brief illness. Services will be held Tuesday at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. She leaves four sons Fred H Edward Harry and Charles E Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth #. Anderson
Chas. W. Anderson
Mt. Williams
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Chas. T. Weede
Mount Hebron
Messie
Bentley Kern
John Woomer
James Carper
Edward Diffenderfer
Arthur Grim
William V. Hodges
Anderson
Edward Anderson
Albert Ogden Buried After Saloon Death
The funeral for Albert Ogden, found dead behind a saloon on Christmas Day, was held yesterday at Funk Ray on South Main. Rev J Ryland Murdoch officiated with pallbearers Harry Seabright Edward Copenhaver Geo Haddox M Spotts I H Faulkner and Samuel Laren. burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery after sister Gertrude Ogden arrived from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ogden
Tax Star
Messrs
Funk & Ray
South Main Street
J. Ryland Murdoch
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Harry Seabright
Edward Copenhaver
Geo. W. Haddox
M. Spotts
I. H. Faulkner
Samuel Laren
Mr. Ogden
Miss Gertrude Ogden
Philadelphia
Christmas Eve Services at Rest Chapel in Ridceway
In Ridceway West Virginia on December 28 readers report Christmas Eve services held by the Rest Chapel Sunday School and church members. Mrs John M Fishpan played the organ while C E Ridgeway Joseph Wright R B Carter and G H Gardner sang an anthem enjoyed by all. The event featured many child and young lady recitations two large decorated Christmas trees and gifts of candies and oranges for the children. Rev D F Eutaler delivered a brief talk and scholars presented many gifts to their superintendent Mrs C E Ridgeway and to the teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridceway
W. Va
John M. Fishpan
C. E. Ridgeway
Joseph Wright
R. B. Carter
G. H. Gardner
D. F. Eutaler
The Blackthorn Popular in Cities and Abroad
The Blackthorn has been played in major U S and European cities and is not an experiment. It has consistently drawn favorable reviews from the public and press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fatally Injured Boy Shot During Rabbit Hunt Near Boyce
Coy Harris aged 21 was fatally wounded in Clarke County during a rabbit hunting trip by Benny Randolph, who says the shooting was accidental. The incident near Boyce involved five or six colored youths with Harris in serious condition as doctors treated multiple shotgun pellets and speculated on further investigation if his condition worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Clarke County
Coy Harris
Benny Randolph
Tux Star
Robert O. Randolph
Randolph
Harris
Dre
Guynne Harrison
Robert Randolph
Injured Berryville Girl Improves After Needle Injury
Miss Lucy D. Gold daughter of Thomas D. Gold of Berryville was critically ill after a hand injury with a darning needle. She has improved and is out of danger thanks to treatment by Dr. W S Love of this city and Dr. Harris of Berryville, who prevented lockjaw and bleeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy D. Gold
Berryville
Thomas D. Gold
Tam Star
Miss Gold
W. 8. Love
Harris
Blazing Stove Incident Prompts Street Fire Scene
Charles O Brown a North Main Street barber left his oil stove burning at breakfast. Passers by saw the stove in flames and smoke fill the room. The front door was forced open and the stove carried outside where it burned out. No alarm was sounded. A marriage license was issued in Clarke County Berryville to William Evans and Emma Blair both colored of Berryville. Miller Supply Co reports fresh goods in their Dee department. Mr S H Hansbrough departed for Front Royal on business today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Brown
North Main Street
Clarke County
Berryville
William Evans
Emma Blair
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Boarder
Miller Supply Co
Mr. Whirley
Newsy
Albin
Joe J. Sullivan
Boyd's Drug Store
Thomas’ Home
Key Council
Allen Greenwood
Mass
John P. Hyde
MR. Rouss
Harp
Harper
J. P. Haddox
Harry Baetjer
Baltimore
Dr. Baetjer
Henry Jae
Swicide
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Sutton
Son
Elizabeth Anderson
The
Blackthorn
Dee
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