Resolute call for state institution probes in Virginia House
In the Virginia House of Delegates Aubrey G. Weaver of Warren introduced a resolution to investigate all state institutions receiving appropriations. He argued taxpayers deserve oversight and cited concerns over dance lessons funded by state aid, with discussion turning to an epileptic colony near Lynchburg as a potential target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Delegates
Aubrey G. Weaver
Warren
Virginia
Lynchburg
St Patrick's Day Observances Expanded by Sunday Date
The Wearin' of the Green falls on March 17 in 1912, the fourth Sunday in Lent. Observances widen in larger cities as workers off on Sundays join parades, allowing more men to participate than if the holiday were a weekday.
Retired printer Parsons recalls Civil War exploits
David M. Parsons, visiting his son in this city, plans to return to Staunton, Virginia. A former MacNeill's Ranger, he served with the Confederate army and helped capture Generals Crook and Kelly at Cumberland, drove Milroy from Winchester, and fought at Cedar Creek. He met old comrades in Winchester and shared war memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Parsons
Harry H. Parsons
Staunton
Parsons
MacNeill’s Rangers
McNeill
Crook and
Kelly
Cumberland
Milroy
Winchester
Cedar Creek
Reverend J H Lacy Officiates Niece's Florida Marriage
Pastor J H Lacy of Winchester will wed his niece Miss Mary Lacy to Mr George Porter of Chicago. The ceremony occurs March 8 at the bride's father’s winter home in Sanibel Florida with Lacy visiting Florida for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Florida
Mary Lacy
Graham G. Lacy
George Porter
Chicago
Sanibel
Gulf Coast
Lacy
Covenanters to Convene Important Presbyterian Meeting
The Covenanters of the Presbyterian Church will hold a very important meeting tonight at 7.45 o'clock. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covenanters of the
Presbyterian Church
Martinsburg Divorce Fight Opens with Preliminary Skirmish
Mrs Elizabeth Williams won the preliminary skirmish in her divorce suit against E L Williams a prominent real estate man of this city Judge Faulkner refused to require security for costs citing her non residency in West Virginia The case is expected to be hotly contested with R Gray Williams of Winchester and R E Byrd as counsel for Mrs Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Elizabeth "Williams
E. L._ Williams
Faulkner
Williams
Odd Fellows Plan Reunion Meeting
The Tri-State League of Odd Fellows will meet in Middletown on Tuesday February 20. Secretary E T Licklider has sent notices to set the time for the next annual reunion to be held at Inwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Tri-State
League of Odd Fellows
E. T. Licklider
Sheptown
Inwood
Dr Bond Reunites With Old Friends in Winchester
Rev Dr Beverley W Bond former presiding elder of the Winchester district Methodist Episcopal Church South visited Winchester for a day or two with Mr and Mrs H C Sheetz. He departed this afternoon for Staunton where he serves as presiding elder of that district. Mrs Bond will stay in Winchester a while with the Sheetzs at their South Washington street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverley “W. Bond
Winchester
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
H. C. Sheetz
Surprise Birthday Party Honors Miss Love Baker
Mr and Mrs Charles Baker hosted a surprise party for their daughter Miss Love Baker on February 6 for her sixteenth birthday Music and games drew a large crowd with elegant refreshments later served Many friends attended including Miss Strogni der Marion Anderson Dora Plank Percy Plank Mildred Miller Sidney Eagle Grace Lauck Harold Larrick Gladys Dispanet Loyin Red Bud Maud Boyd Strother Boyd Lelia Loy Opequon Bessie Kern Lenore Eva Beulah Pearl Kern Naomi Langley Georgie Baker Earl Sanger Ernest Clark Welltown Neta Kern Greenwood Agnes Beacher Carpers Valley Margaret Kenney Walter Fred and William Baker Winchester ter and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles’ Baker
Miss Love Baker
Miss Baker
Strognider
Marion Anderson
Dora Plank
Percy Plank
Mildred Miller
Sidney Eagle
Grace Lauck
Harold Larrick
Gladys Dispanet
Winches- Loy
Red Bud
Ter
Maud Boyd
Strother Boyd
Lelia Loy
Opequon
Bessie Kern
Lénore
Ruth
Noami Langley
Pearl ‘Kern
Harry Kern
Neffstown
Eva
Beulah, Peiri
Georgie Baker
Earl Sanger
Ernest Clark
Welltown
Neta
Kern
Greenwood
Agnes Beacher
Carpers Valley
Margaret Kenney
Walter, Fred
William Baker
Winchester
Cup Quality Coffee Wins Favor Through Its Flavor
Cup Quality Coffee garners favorable notice through its distinctive flavor. MM. Orndoff acts as sole agent in the sale and distribution arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. MM. Orndoff
University of Virginia Expert Addresses Local Banquet
Dr Charles W Kent head of English at the University of Virginia arrives at noon Monday to speak at the Rouse banquet on The Press and Public Opinion He will attend with hosts Mr and Mrs R Gray Williams Saturday he speaks at Hampton on The Obligations and Opportunity of the Modern City Kent renowned as a polished fluent public speaker expected to uphold the universitys high reputation for public speaking
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Kent
University of Virginia
Rouse
Kent
R. Gray Williams
Williams
Dr. Kent
Relative of Thomas Cover Dies in Virginia Town
Mrs. Margaret A. Bond 68 widow of Benjamin F. Bond and sister of Elkton resident Jesse R. Cover died at her McGaheysville home after a brief pneumonia illness. Born Margaret A. Cover in Frederick County she moved to Virginia in 1871 near Conrad's Store, Elkton. She leaves one son, one daughter, and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret A. Bond
Benjamin F. Bond
Jesse R. Cover
Elkton
McGaheysville
Bond
Margaret A. Cover
John Cover
Frederick County
Virginia
Conrad
Elkton. Mrs. Bond Was A Near Relative of Mr. Thomas Cover
Winchester
Fireman Striker Dies In Hospital
Relatives in Winchester Havens reported the death of Frederick Striker a Cumberland Valley Railroad fireman at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown Md from typhoid fever after a several week illness He was 18 son of William H Striker of Front Royal Va and nephew of Robert and Hugh Striker of Winchester The body was taken to Front Royal for burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Haven
Frederick Striker
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
Striker
William, H. Striker
Front Royal
Robert and
Hugh Striker
Winchester
Six Reel Show Heads Tonight at Auditorium
The Six Reel Show at the Auditorium features Vitagraph Biograph Selig Edison Kalem and great scenic picture reels in tonight’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Six Reel Show
Vitigraph
Biograph
Selig
Edison
Kalem
Great Scenic Picture
U B Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday school and Bible class at 10 am. Preaching at 11 am with a sermon for new members. Junior program at 3 pm. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 pm. Evening preaching at 7 30 pm with reception of new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Winchester pitcher joins Martinsburg drug store post
Norman F. Johnson of Charlestown West Virginia, formerly a star pitcher for the Winchester team, has taken a prescription clerk position at the Martinsburg drug store of M. A. Snodgrass, succeeding the late Edgar J. Myers who recently died by his own hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman F. Johnson
Charistown
W. Va
Winchester
M. A. Snodgrass
Martinsburg
Edgar J. Myers
Train Delays After Open Switch Collision Near Fort Defiance
Northbound Baltimore and Ohio passenger train No 18 ran into an open switch near Fort Defiance causing a one hour late arrival in Winchester. A similar incident the previous night on the Harrisonburg Lexington section bumped a box car but no injuries occurred. The open switch was reportedly left by a track hand during nearby section work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Harrisonburg-Lexington
Valley Division
Fort Defiance
Former Clarte Woman Is Dead
Martinsburg West Virginia February 9 Miss Annie M Myers 25 died Monday at the home of her sister Mrs Mae Smith in Baltimore due to illness She was born in Clarke County Virginia and is survived by her father Winfield Scott Myers two sisters Mrs Smith and Mrs Mildred V Imboffe both of Baltimore two brothers James postmaster at Summit Point and John of Baltimore Her late mother was Miss Mary A Fellers of Martinsburg before her marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W.a
Annie M. Myers
Mae Smith
Baltimore
Friendship Church
Miss Myers
Clarke County
Winfield Scott Myers
Smith
Mildred V. Imboffe
James
Summit Point
John
Mary A. Fellers
Snow or Rain Expected Saturday In Virginia Forecast
Official forecast for Virginia calls for fair tonight then Saturday rain or snow with unsettled weekend weather. Regions may see mixed precipitation and cool temperatures as a frontal system moves through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
Revival closes as Stephens City services end
The Southern Methodist Church revival in Stephens City ends after more than a week. Pastor Rev A Knox was assisted by Rev R C Bird of West Virginia who led the singing and will stay through Sunday to sing at Kernstown in the morning and at Stephens City in the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Methodist Church
Stephens City
A. Knox
R. C. Bird
West Virginia
Empire Presents Fine Bill at Winchester
Two strong audiences praised McGee and LaSalle in a novelty singing and dancing act with seven rampers in a 20 minute set. The performance was hailed as among the finest seen in Winchester and is expected to draw capacity crowds tonight and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee & LaSalle
Winchester
Mr Millard Yost Leaves Home After Rheumatism Illness
Mr Millard Yost, once confined to his home by rheumatism, is able to go out again after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Millard Yost
J. B. Correll
Friendship Fire Hall Bazaar Attracts Virginia Regiment
Members of Company 1, Second Virginia Regiment under Captain Reardon drill during the bazaar night at the Friendship Fire Company hall. About 43 men in full uniform attended with sergeant McCarty directing. Brass buttons drew attention from visiting girls as women served meals. tickets were checked at entry and auctions planned for remaining fancy articles as the festival runs to tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second
Virginia Regiment
James P. Reardon
Friendship Fire Company
Reardon
McCarty
Uncle Sam
Farmers' special train to Berryville and White Post
The Vil i jans and the Norfolk and Western Railway plan a farmers' special into Berryville next Tuesday, February 13, at 9 a.m., then to White Post by noon for two hours of talks and demonstrations. The train carries two exhibit trains and coaches fitted as auditoriums with a dining sleeper for speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vili Jans
Norfolk and Western Railway
Berryville
White Post
Another Firemen’s Bazar Opens Next Week at Taylor Hotel
The Saraly Zane Fire Company bazar begins Tuesday night at the Taylor Hotel and runs ten nights or more. Ladies coordinating the event met at the company hall to finish plans and reports indicate strong interest and support. An orchestra will perform each evening along with dancing every night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saraly Zane Fire Company
Taylor Hotel
Gen Daniel Sickles Celebrates 83rd Birthday in New York
General Daniel S. Sickles recently marked his eighty third birthday in New York. Superintendent E. J. Lewis of the National Cemetery received a note of thanks from General Sickles a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel S. Sickles
New York
E., J. Lewis
The
National Cemetery
General Sickles
Y M A A Leader to Visit Town for Weekend Plans
Mr. S A Ackley state secretary of the Y M C A will be in town for the weekend to review ground and organize a Y M C A in the area. He will address a men's meeting Sunday at 2 o clock in the Presbyterian Church and speak at the Braddock Street Methodist Church Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Ackley
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Transfers of County Realty
The following deeds admitted to record in the county clerk's office. Deed from M. M. Frasher to J. H Summels for 15 acres in Opequon district. Deed from Raleigh E. Price and Adeline Price heirs of Lemuel Price to JS Methodist Episcopal Church South of Middletown for lot No. 17, consideration $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Frasher
J. H Summels
Opequon
Raleigh
E. Price
Adeline Price
Lemuel Price
JS Methodist Episcopal Charen South
Middletown
Death Removes Mrs. Kate Long
Whitacre Virginia February 9 A phone message informed relatives that Mrs. Kate Long died at her home near Ganotown on Back Creek West Virginia. Interment is to be held there today. The death cause is not known. Mrs. Long was a Brannon descendant, daughter of Rebecca Dunham and Levi Brannon, and sister of R. P Brannon of White Hall, an uncle of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitacre
Front Royal Blt Revival Draws Huge Crowd
Evangelist George H Wiley of Richmond Va leads a revival in Front Royal joined by seven or eight preachers and the academy faculty. Meetings run mornings at the academy and afternoons and nights at the Southern Methodist Church with about 220 conversions, over 60 from the academy. Many candidates for ministry, many men in prayer, interest growing even after the engagement extends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Wiley
Richmond
Front Royal
Front Royal Academy
Academy
Southern Methodist Church
Wiley
Union Bank Stock Shares Noted in Newlin & Co.
Forty shares of Union Bank stock are referenced in a note associated with Newlin & Co. dated September 1, 2021. The excerpt records a transaction or investment detail involving equity holdings and a brokerage or financial firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bank
Newlin &Co
Visitors Come and Go in Local Notes
Mrs. Bessie Shull Sowers left to visit friends in Virginia Valley. Herbert & Larrick went to Baltimore. Miss Helen Forney of Norfolk visits her parents in the city. Miss Lucille Faulkner of Middletown visits cousins Belle and Sue Faulkner on North Kent. Mr. J. B. Correll, recently ill, is back at work. Annie Massie returns from Bernstown. Maurice Pinkerstein is in Baltimore on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Shull Sowers
Virginia Valley
Herbert & Larrick
Baltimore
Helen Forney
Norfolk, Va
Mrs
Charles M. Forney
The
City
Lucille Faulkner
Belle and
Sue Faulkner
North
Kent
Annie Massie
J. B. Jones
Bernstown
Eiks Entertain At a Smoker
A party of Eiks from the lodge hosted a smoker for four close friends during a recent evening. About thirty guests attended. refreshments and supper were served and by early morning most departed after a pleasant gathering.
Charity Concert Aids Latane Anti Tuberculosis League
The Latane Anti Tribe League concert at John Mann Mission Methodist Episcopal Church drew strong crowds with singing reading and the temperance drama Switched Off. The event yielded 28.52 after expenses and was turned over to the league president J W Fletcher praising contributors and planning future support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mann
Methodist
Episcopal Church
Thors
Latane Anti-Tuberculosis League
J. W. Fletcher
Awakening of John Bard at Auditorium
The Awakening of John Bard is a drama about city life produced with cooperation from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. It emphasizes hygiene and offers a dramatic educational message. It will be shown at the Auditorium tomorrow with matinee and evening showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bard
National Association For the Study and Prevention
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Weaver
St. .Patrick’s Day
Gien
Mikroy
Odd Fellows
Dr. Bond
Sole
Thomas Cover
Stritker
Torium
U. B
Clarte
Mr. Bird
Empire Presents Fine Bill
IN Clarke
Ers
Y.M.A.A
Ackley Bish
Kate Long
Star Readers
Maurice Pinkerstein
Bai
J. M, Orndoff
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