Notable Wedding at Charlestown
Miss Christine Washington Chew daughter of Colonel R Preston Chew of Charlestown wed Mr Brants Mayer Rozell of Sewanee Tennessee formerly Baltimore at Zion Episcopal Church Charlestown Rev John AL friend officiated. The reception followed at the Chew home and the couple will reside after a trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Rozell
Baltimore
Margaret Chew
Chartentown
St. George L. Louigsant
Sewanee
Tenn
Mary Roper
Petersburg
Rozell
New York City
Anna Bisco
Washington, D. C
Joseph C. Malin
Ann Preston
Alexandria
Herbert L. Alexander
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mary L. Alexander
A. N. Ahrens
Margaret Kennedy
Ohkentown
J. &. Shaw
Louise Washington
W. Traversioe
Bettie McDowell
Vernon N. Simmons
Hagerstown
Chew
Virginia
South
John Augusta Washington
Mt. Vernon
Colonel Chew
Stonewall Jackson
West Virginia
Sewanee Institute
gTenn
Brantz Mayer
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Gaffneys May Escape Hold-Up Case in Shenandoah
The Paymaster James B Brown hold up case in Shenandoah county involving John Gaffney and his two sons tied to the transfer of the Columbia Liberty furnace property to Monarch Blast Furnace Co may be dropped. Warranted bail set at 400 each. Witnesses large in number. defense lacking key witnesses. Possession disputes tied to new buyers reported settled in Philadelphia. If Brown’s story stands, charges could still be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Brown
John Gaffney
Shenandoah County
Columbia Liberty Furnace
Monarch Blast Furnace Co
Gaffneys
Brown
Monarch Blast Furnance Co
Commonwealth
Geo. Conrad
Bockingham
W. W. Logan
Tavenner & Bauserman
W. L. Newman
Eigh
Gaffney
Conrad
Philadelphia
Merriam
Woodstock
Mr. Brown
Farmers' Institute At Harrisonburg
Mr. Chas. W. Heater of Midletown, member of the State Board of Agriculture from the 7th District, is arranging a Farmers' Institute to be held at Assembly Hall Harrisonburg on Thursday February 23. Distinguished speakers will discuss topics of vital interest to farmers fruit growers and stockmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Heater
Mideletown
State Board of Agriculture
Farmers’ Institute
Assembly Hall
Harrisonburg
Miss Ada Heller Attends Baltimore Harmony Circle Ball
A leading Baltimore social event, the Harmony Circle Ball, took place last night at Lehmann's Hall. Miss Ada Heller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles A. Heller, attracted much attention among the numerous guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Lehmann
Ada Heller
Harles A. Heller
Heller
War Time Letter From Camp Here
Extracts of a Civil War era letter written to the late Colonel Monterville McGruder recounting youth in Winchester, scenes of home, the onset of war, reflections on Northern war aims, and camp life including preparations for visitors Misses Shultz Baylor and Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterville McGruder
Sedalia
John Henry Stover Funck
Winchester
Old Fifth
Shultz
Baylor
Miller
Has ton Withdraws Motion for New Trial in Manslaughter Case
Frederick Haston, convicted of manslaughter in the murder of Lorenzo D. Kline in Hagerstown, withdrew his motion for arrest of judgment and for a new trial after trial. Haston may be sentenced at any time. The motion cited verdict against evidence, newly discovered evidence, court errors in admitting testimony, and other reasons to be raised at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Haston
Lorenzo D. Kline
Hagerstown
Haston
Hansbrough Family Moves Into New Winchester Home
Mr H. Hansbrough president of the Shenandoah Valley National Bank and his family moved into their handsome new residence on North Braddock Street. The home has been under construction since last spring and is described as one of Winchester's finest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. H. Hansbrough
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
North Braddock Street
New Trial Granted for Fire-Bug Jones in Clarke County Case
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for John Jones, a colored inmate of Berryville jail, previously convicted of arson in Clarke County. The case centered on the burning of Clay Carr’s barn near Boyce, with circumstantial evidence including horse hoof-prints and threat claims. The court found the evidence insufficient and sent the matter back for retrial, with expected new evidence from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve Star Bureau
E. Va
A. Théscaige
Supreme Court of Appeals
Richmond
John Jones
Berryville
Circuit Court
Clarke County
Thos. W. Harrison
Jones
Harrison
Clay Carr
Boyce
Court of Appeals
Meiers
C. M. Broun
Frank B. Whiting
Commonwealth
Prose
W.D. Lewis
A Suit Against Railroad Put Off
The tvs ville, Ware Va February 3. The suit of Mrs. McDonald v Norfolk and Western R R was postponed until the May term due to a railroad witness absence. Over 50 witnesses were summoned. J H Young and J D Scott of Willmore Ky were in town on business. T J Coffman of Hagerstown Md was in town on business. Dr Smith of Hagerstown Md exhibited fine horses Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tvsville
Ware Va
McDonald
Norfolk and Western R. R
J. H. Young
J. D Scott
Willmore
T. J. Coffman
Hagerstown
Dr. Smith
Berryville Store Robbed Last Night
The Berryville Virginia Evening Star reports a theft at Benjamin Jefferson's Main Street store during the night. A thief pried open the cash box and stole several boxes of cigars while Jefferson placed his money in his pocket after closing hours. Judge Thomas W. Harrison has returned from Berryville after winding up Clarke County's Circuit Court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star Bureau
Berryville
Benjamin Jefferson
Main Street
Jefferson
Thomas W. Harrison
Circuit Court of
Clarke County
Festive Firemen Aid Fundraiser At Sarah Zane Bazar
Charley Rouss firemen known for sporting bloods attended the bazar, spent freely, and helped make the event strong. The Charley Reuss Company band led nearly fifty marchers then played outside as cold weather hampered instruments. The bazar received gifts from Gray & Streit J P Haddox F Feinburg Osborn Co Baltimore Portner Brewing Strauss Gunst and others plus donations from Congressman Hay and Lt Governor Willard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss
Sarah Zane
Gray & Streit
J. P. Haddox
F. Feinburg
D. Osborn & Co
Baltimore
Assaulted Woman And Land In Jail
Chief Seabright arrested Walker Green and Laura Green this morning on charges of assaulting Maria Hockston. The Justice Jim hearing sent both to jail for ten days. The parties are described as colored, and the incident followed an alleged war-path clash that left Maria with a black eye and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Green
Laura Green
Seabright
Maria Hockston
Jim
Walker
lLapre
Maria
Flag Raising At Center School County Wide Event
At 2 o clock this afternoon a flag raising ceremony took place at Center School near Clearbrook in the county. Mr M M Lynch superintendent for Winchester and Frederick County spoke, others contributed to an engaging program. Miss Preston teaches Center School noted as one of the county’s prosperous schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center School
Clearbrook
United States
M. M. Lynch
Winchester
Frederick County
New Telephone Line In Clarke County
Winchester manager of Southern Bell reports construction of a nine mile telephone line from Berryville to Bluemont will begin soon. The line will connect to the Winchester exchange and be ready for service shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Winchester
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Berryville
Bluemont
Winchester Exchange
Bell Company
Illness Hits South Kent Resident Mr Sloat III
Mr Sloat III a South Kent Street resident and father of John S Sloat is very ill at home with pneumonia threats. Family and friends express alarm as his condition worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Sloat
South Kent Street
John S. Sloat
Sloat
Turmoil at Winchester as Coburn affair escalates
In Winchester a tense dispute over Coburns debts erupts when Yoho threatens to shoot City Sergeant Taylor during a seizure of Coburns horse and buggy. The horse and buggy are sold to pay creditors, with proceeds shared among them as investigators review Coburnsbond. Yoho and Coburn leave for Ohio while the city probes the $1000 bond tied to the Auditorium lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
L. Coburn
Yoho
Coburn
Hillyard Buys The Tokes Property On South Main Street
Mr. Gardner Hillyard bought the Tokes dwelling and lot on South Main Street at public auction before the courthouse. Auctioneer E L Hodgson conducted the sale. The purchase price was 715 dollars and Hillyard plans to make the property his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Tokes
E. L. Hodgson
Gardner Hillyard
Miller Supply Company
Hillyary
Bride and Groom Return From Honeymoon
Dr and Mrs Daniel Henry Bedinger Morgan have returned from their honeymoon and are staying at the Hotel Evans. Miss Isabelle Frances Booker is the bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Tabb Booker of Amelia county Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Henry Bedinger Morgan
Christ Episcopal Church
Evans
Morgan
Isabelle Frances Booker
Thomas Tabb Booker
Amelia County
Willard Platform Outlined In Virginia Governor Bid
Lieutenant Governor Joseph Willard announces his candidacy for Virginia governor. He champions expanded primary education, better roads with state funding, and convicts’ labor on roads. He supports a larger Agricultural Department, businesslike state finances, and nonpledged commitment to duties. Members seen visiting Winchester and Romney residents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Willard
Virginia
Willard
Commonwealth
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Charlestown
Miss Christine Chew
Mr. Brantz M. Rozell
The
Evening Star
Christine Washington Chew
R. Preston
Farmers’ Institute At
Miss Heller
Gen. J. J. S. Funck
Col. Monterville Mctruder
Rouss Company
Mr. Sloat III
Mr. Hillyard
Bride
H. ©. Wilson
Washington Courthouse
Ohio
J. H. C. Pancake and
Romney,w. Va
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