Pastor Joyces Welcoming Surprise After Late Arrival
After a Maryland visit, Pastor W H H Joyce and family returned to Braddock Street M E Church South to find two hundred parishioners gathered inside. A planned invasion party was foiled by the dark exterior but turned into a celebratory welcome with groceries gifts, an iron bedstead from the Epworth League, and a flexible Bible from the Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H H. Joyce
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
South
Gambrill
Baltimore and Ohio
Harper’s Ferry
Amherst Street
Sit
Psster
Bir
Offaet
Epworth League
Joyce
Alexander Hamilton’s Funeral Arrangements Noted
The remains of Alexander Hamilton who died in Pensacola Florida last Friday arrived in Winchester via the Cumberland Valley Railroad at 9 10 this morning and were taken to the Funk and Ray undertaking rooms. The body was then moved to the home of his father John R Hamilton near Kernstown. The funeral is set for tomorrow morning at 10 30 from Hamilton’s Kernstown residence with interment at Mt Hebron Cemetery in the city. Rev H A Brown will officiate and pallbearers include H Grim J S Hal G Crawford Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Hamilton
Pensacola
Fla
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Funk and
Ray
John R. Hamilton
Kernstown
Ceneral
R Hamilton
Mt. Hebron
H. A. Brown
As.h. Grim
Hal. G. Crawford
Joseph
Death of Rev. J. E. Martin Pastor of St Luke's Jackson
The Rev J E Martin pastor of St Luke's Church Jackson Tennessee died in Arkansas on December 28 He served as chaplain to a Jackson unit in the Civil War and was known for his wartime service and religious leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Martin
St. Luke's Church
Jackson
Tenn
Arksdale
Mississippi
Yewall Jackson
Close to Pastorate in Winchester Ends for Rev. Stonesifer
Farewell services were held at Centenary Reformed Church as Rev. Jas B Stonesifer leaves Winchester for Maryland. In nine years in Winchester and Stephenson he grew Centenary from 40 to 80 members and St Pauls from 26 to 52. He baptized 63 by confirmation and 32 at St Pauls, baptized 123 infants, presided at 51 funerals and 65 marriages, raised 1743.54 for benevolence, 4230 for contingents and repairs, preached 967 sermons plus various services. He aided Bible Society work and Massanutten Academy. He is leaving a busy ministry and his departure is deeply regretted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas B.stonesifer
Centenary Reformed Church
Stonesifer
Maryland
Lord Jesus Christ
Winchester
Stephensons
St. Paul’s
Stephense
St Paul’s
Beahm Granted New Trial After Indictment Ruled Fatally Defective
Judge T W Harrison sitting in Winchester ruled the indictment against Prof J C Beahm defective and granted a new trial. Beahm, former Frederick County resident, was convicted November 14 of betraying his pupil Ethel G Akers and sentenced to five years. He remains jailed. next County Court term starts January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Manassas
C. E. Nicol
Circuit Court
J.C. Beahm
Frederick County
Ethel G. Akers
J. B. T. Thornton
Eppa Hunton, Jr
Warrenton
Commonwealth
R. Walton Moore
Fairfax
John M. Johnson
Alexandria
Harrison
Beahm
Accomplished Musician J C Henderson Visits Harrisburg Family
Mr J C Henderson a popular Cumberland Valley Railroad brakeman and his wife and daughter rested at the Taylor House in Harrisburg yesterday His daughter is a talented young pianist whose playing impressed the priests at the establishment during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Henderson
Harrisburg
Taylor House
Henderson
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Fire destroys farm home near Kernstown in overnight blaze
About seven o'clock Saturday night the two story frame house on Mrs. Samuel Grim's Huck's Mill farm near Kernstown burned to ashes. The occupants Mr William A Grove and family were away when the blaze started from an exploded lamp. Building loss $309 insured. furniture and effects $500 uninsured. Loss included $100 in cash and a $1,000 bond. The bond can be re issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Grim
Huck’s Mill
Kernstown
William A. Grove
Anti-Saloon League Organizing in Winchester Tonight
The Anti-Saloon League will form in Winchester this evening led by State Superintendent Rev C H Crawford marking its first Virginia chapter. More than two hundred signatures have been collected for the state group and local members are urged to meet at Grace Lutheran Church at 8 PM to adopt a constitution and elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
C. H. Crawford
Virginia
Centenary Reformed Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Anti- Saloon League of
Funeral of M. A. Wise in Stephens City
The funeral for M. A. Wise, who died at his Stephens City home on Friday, was held yesterday at 8 p.m. in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. H. A. Brown officiated and many attended. The service ended at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Stephens City with pallbearers A. J. Boyer H. A. Dinges A. J. Orndorff William Locke J. M. Galladay and E. J. Albin accompanying the cortege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Wise
Stephens City
This County
Methodist Episcopal Church
H. A. Brown
Mount Hebron
This City
A. J. Boyer
H. A. Dinges
A. J. Orndorff
William Locke
J. M. Galladay
E. 3. Albin
Clark Family Guests Honor Near Winchester
Visiting from Maplewood Ohio, Oscar and Arthur Clark stay with Mr Philip Langley near town. They are sons of Albert Clark and grandsons of Amos Clark formerly in the livery business on Braddock Street. Last night a shorthand obituary notice appeared in the local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Oscar and
Arthur Clark
Maplewood
Ohio
Philip Langley
Albert Clark
Amos Clark
Winchegi
New Year's Day Observed Quietly in Winchester
Winchester marks the close of the Nineteenth Century with spiritual services in many churches and a subdued public tone. Banks and post offices close for holiday hours. letter carriers pause after early rounds. local notices promise a big turnout the next day by community groups at the Friendship engine house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Marring
Tux Star Office
Philipeauts
Friendship Engine House
Unique Century Commemoration Service at Lutheran Church
A special commemorative service marking the century will be held at the Lutheran Church in the lecture room tonight. Organized by the Young Peoples Prayer Meeting Choir, Rev. W. L. Seabrook will lead with Dr. G. H. Heist reading scripture. Various church members will address progress in fields such as agriculture, lighting, travel, and gospel work. The event begins at 10:30 p.m. and follows by telephone line improvements managed by Dr. Oates and Edw. Oates for the Gordon Telephone Line running Romney to Gore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luthern Church
Young Peoples Prayer Meeting
W. L. Seabrook
G. H. Heist
Jacob Schneider
Fred Baker
Will Miller
Fred Kremer
E. F. Brown
Will B. Seabrook
Will Ryan
Will Cooper
al. Green
Attracting Sons of Veterans Plans at Turner Ashby Camp
The Turner Ashby Camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans discussed making meetings more appealing to boost attendance. Rev. J. S. Sibley, chaplain, proposed giving the group a definite purpose and more engaging programs. A committee including Lt. Harry L. Kurtz and Capt. R. Gray Williams will develop ways to increase interest and participation ahead of January officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
Sons of Confederate Veterans
J. S. Sibley
Presbyterian Church
Sons’ Camp
Harry L. Kurtz
R. Gray Williams
Ashby Camp
Coans
Lnst
Weather note hints at rain and chill
A cloudy night is expected with possible rain and a colder day ahead. The item mentions a man and wife in the closing line.
Spellman Injures Arm In Fall At Home
Late yesterday afternoon Mr. Thos Spellman chief machinist at the Old Dominion Paper Mills fell on cellar steps at his East Cork street home. He landed on his left arm and the heavy man’s fall increased the impact. Dr. P W Boyd was summoned and could not determine if a bone was broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Spellman
Old Dominion Paper Mills
East Cork Street
P. W. Boyd
Aged Lady Suffers Severe Fall in Winchester Home
Miss Sarah A. Lushbaugh, a Staunton native staying with her sister Mrs E J Evans on North Main Street, fell while reaching for goods, breaking and shattering the hip of her right limb. Dr W S Love treated her and she rests easier after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Lushbaugh
E. J. Evans
North Mainstreet
Miss Lushbaugh
Staunton
Winchester
Impressions of the Shenandoah Valley Hospitality
A fragment describes Shenandoah Valley travelers finding warmth and hospitality on arrival, noting that despite weary journeys the greeting and friendly welcome erase fatigue as one reaches the valley. The passage emphasizes cheerful and generous locals and a hopeful mood for visitors.
Shenandoah Valley Hospitality From Farmers Hosts Visitors
The Shenandoah Valley welcomes travelers with generous hospitality as farmers and their wives open homes and dining rooms to strangers. The social warmth contrasts with northern farm life, with hosts greeting guests, sharing meals, and turning spare hands to help, creating a lingering sense of belonging.
Also Mentioned on This Page
WH. H. Joyce
Jas. B. Stonesifer
Prof
W. A. Grove
Anti- Saloon League
Braddock Stree South
Lutheran Church
Gordon Telephone
Sons OF Veterans
Mr. Thos. Spellman
Shenandoah Valley
Lizzie
Emma
Chloe
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