Dashed to Death in a Tunnel Near Clarksburg
William Ryland of Cumberland Maryland died after a fall from a work train inside a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tunnel near Clarksburg West Virginia. He was about 40, a brick layer for the railroad, survived by wife Mary Lillis Ryland, father and mother A J Ryland, one son, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral plans pending in Cumberland with burial likely there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ryland
Cumberland
Clarksburg
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Ryland
Mary Lillis
John Lillis
Effie Lillis
Jas. H. Lillis
Tax Star
Thos, Lillis
Miss Jessie Owen Wed In Baltimore
Miss Jessie Payton Owen of Winchester married John Hall Richardson in Baltimore yesterday. The groom, 36, and the bride, 26, wed at Mrs. Thomas Ward’s home on West Franklin Street with Rev. William M. Dame officiating. They plan to live in Chicago after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Jessie Payton Owen
Baltimore
John Hall Richardson
William Richardson
Belair
Thomas Ward
West Franklin Street
William M. Dame
Episcopal Female Institute
Owen
Winchester Youth Lessed By Breech Explosion Near Cedar Creek
A Winchester man, R. Gray Beverley, was injured when his breech loading gun exploded while hunting near Cedar Creek in Shenandoah County. A piece of metal struck his shoulder, but no bones were broken. he received medical care at home and remains outdoors despite pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Cedar Creek
R. Gray Beverley
J. B. Beverley
South Stewart Street
Beverley
Nelson Page
Shenandoah County
Beverly
Rabbit Restaurant Proprietor Arrested
Lewis Armstead, colored, faces a Police Court trial for keeping a disorderly house at the Rabbit Restaurant on West Water Street. A crowd of witnesses is expected to testify about the place and its reputation with alleged disorderly conduct by women frequenting the establishment. Armstead has counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Armstead
West Water Street
Armstead
Cost of Hagers Town Fire Department Annual Cost
The cost of maintaining the Hagers town Md Fire Department for the fiscal year ending December let was 6102 09. To Winchester the annual cost is about 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagers ‘Town
Winchester
Mr. Massie Travels to Washington on Business
Mr. Frank Massie traveled to Washington this morning to conduct business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Massie
Washington
Sarah Zane Bazaar Ladies Organize
The Sarah Zane bazar committee met to organize the event set to begin February 20 and run ten nights. Officers include President Mrs. Jos. T. Brown and treasurer Lewis Trier, with several vice presidents and secretaries named. Delegates were appointed to solicit contributions by wards and a January 9 meeting was scheduled to hear subcommittee reports. Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Tilford of Berryville, Va., are visiting in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Bazar
Jos. T. Brown
E. J. Evans
C. Ross Barr
Robert I. Goss
Jas. Carper
Lewis Trier
Thos. M
New Year Observances In Braddock and Market Streets
Old year ends with watchlights at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South and Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Services begin at 10:00 p m and continue to midnight. Banks and post office observe a public holiday with limited hours. Camerom Hall ball and a masquerade parade tomorrow accompany dances and social events welcoming 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock-Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Market-Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Camerom Hall
Juvenile Minstrels Score Big Hit At Annapolis
Manager Fred Hable of The Auditorium receives a complimenting letter from Annapolis Opera House praising the Americas youngest Juvenile Minstrels. They will perform New Year at The Auditorium with strong advance interest and a recommended two night booking. A later telegram from Frederick Md Opera House confirms the troupe as the biggest hit of the season in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Hable
Annapolis
Opera House
Friend Hable
America
Fred Hilton
Frederick
D&ec
Jno
Strance
Frederick Md
Frederiox, Mp
Hable
Winchester
F. L. Ruopes
Berryville Couple Weds Quietly Here
Eugene Russell Sullivan and Lula M Shackelford, both of Berryville Virginia, were married in the city this morning by Rev. Wm A McKeefry of the Sacred Heart church. After the ceremony they returned to Berryville. Hamlin Boyles visiting here left for Cumberland Maryland to resume work with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Russell Sullivan
Lula M. Shackelford
Berryville
Wm. A. McKeefry
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Hamlin Boyles
Cumberland, Md
Baltimore and
Ohi
Ikey the Stowaway Faces Deportation After Newport News Discovery
Isaac Thomas known as Ikey, a Winchester youth now 23, was found off the steamship Alleghany at Newport News and jailed as a stowaway. He claims English birth and Wanderer past, with hope to return to England if his story checks out. He has roamed the world since infancy and was linked to a 1901 Winchester shooting incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleghany
London
Newport Newa
Isaac Thomas
Winchester
Newport News
England
Thomas
Kentucky
Atlantic Ocean
the Star
Monarch
Ikey
Eddie Cain
Catholic Bazar Draws Crowds in City Church Event
The Sa cred Heart Catholic Church bazar and oyster supper draws larger crowds each night. Volunteers serve a 25 cent elegant collation replacing the 35 cent price. Fancier tables offer chances on articles including a beautiful clock won by Rev. W. A. McKeefry. New Year’s entertainment tickets mix admission and supper or chair chance. Fresh fish and oysters offered at Gehnel dar’s Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
W. A. McKeefry
Thomas Keating
Bueluh Grim
Firemen Oppose Bland Measure In Virginia Legislature
Winchester fire departments oppose the Bland bill that would create a fund paying $10 weekly for three months to injured firemen and $250 to families on death. They argue only a minority of volunteers would benefit and urge amendments to include broader fire corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Rouss Hook and Ladder
Fire Department of
General Assembly
Winchester Fire Department
Honorable Guild
Virginia Firemen’s Association
E.C. Jordan
8. L. Lupton
Virginia State Fireman’s Association
Virginia
Richmond
Norfolk
Thse
Lupton
Jordan
Miss Wight to Write Play Based on Her Novel
Miss Emma Howard Wight of Middletown is at work on a six act society drama titled Cankers inspired by her novel The Evolution of Lilian. The play is to be published this winter by Town Topic Publishing Company and should be completed by late February. Miss Mabel Pine of Darkesville is visiting Mrs Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Howard Wight
Middletown
Lilian
Town Topic Publishing Company
Virginia Children's Home Society brings child to Winchester
Rev W J Maybee president of the Virginia Children's Home Society arrived in Winchester on the Baltimore and Ohio train with a child for whom a home was found. The babe will be reared by Mr Frank Magruder. the local branch was formed here and more homes are anticipated as the work expands in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Maybee
Virginia Children’s Home Society
Winchester
Baltimore & Ohio
Maybee
Frank Magruder
Mayhee
Virginia
Magruder
Xmas entertainment at Double Tollgate noted for worth
The United Brethren Sunday School Xmas program at Double Tollgate was held late but well worth the wait. A City party led by Rev. 8 D. Skelton and others helped with the program as the orchestra performed. Pearl Skelton recited and the male quartette drew strong applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Double Tollgate
D. Skelton
United Brethren Church
Pearl Skelton
Dangerfield Warham
Robert Brill
Elmer Haddox
Taylor Ritter
Elmer Hodges
Nelson Skelton
Courier Sold to Winchester Men
The Clarke Courier of Berryville Virginia passes from Blackburn Smith to Charles R. Hughes and E. C. Ricamore. Hughes, formerly a pressman at Eddy Press in Winchester, launches the paper with his partner Ricamore to keep Clarke County readers in touch with local news and seeks broad community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Courier
Berryville
Blackburn Smith
Charles R. Hughes
E. C. Ricamore
Hughes
Eddy Press
Winchester
Tux Star
Ricamore
Courier
Byrd Returns to Outing After Illness
Mr. R. E. Byrd, long ill for two weeks, was able to go out today and shows improved health. He hopes to be fully restored soon. Oysters store phone line referenced as Noomar's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
R. E. Byrd
Brilliant German Dance Delights Winchester Society
An elegant German at Rouss Hall drew wide acclaim as Winchester hosts welcomed visiting college crowds. Thompson's Martinsburg orchestra set the pace for a lively evening led by J. W. Bagley with Miss Mamie Russell. chaperones included prominent locals and Philadelphia and Washington figures. Supper after the dance featured multiple host homes and refined attire highlighted Virginia ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Rouss Engine House
Water and
Braddock Streets
Society of Old Winchester
Thompson
Martinsburg
J. W. Bagley
Washington and Lee University
Mamie Russell
Sweet Home
Alexanander M. Baker
Loring Cover
Emily
Not a Miss In Seven Years At Market Street church
At the Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church annual Sunday School election the notable record was that Master Christopher Fuller has not missed a Sunday in seven years and his brother Master Lindsay has not missed one in four years. Officers elected included secretary J Mad Spurr treasurer Wash Seal librarians H N Kern and Harry Willis pianist Miss Pansy Leafe assistant pianist Miss India Grimm chorister George Eagle and Miller Jenkins added to the orchestra. Eleven scholars had perfect attendance, including John P Sartelle E B Sartelle and G N Herbert who were officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Christopher Fuller
Lindsay
Bentley Kern
Arthur Leafe
J. Mad. Spurr
Wash. Seal
H. N. Kern
Harry Willis
Pansy Leafe
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Wil'am Ryland
Jessie Owen Wedl
Maryland
Ion
Rabbit Restaurant
Mrs
F. V. Tilford
Berryville, Va
Mr. Tilford
J. B. Tilford
Catholic Bazar
Gehneldar
Grovery
Cimaitress
Miss Wight
Mabel Pine
Darkesville
W. Vaz
G. ‘A. Griffith
Oysters
St Noomar's
Rouss Hall
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