Reverend James R. Lewis Dies in Buggy Near Lovettsville
The Rev James R Lewis 54 a Reformed Church minister died after a stroke while riding home from Brunswick. He preached in Centenary Reformed Church and led churches in Sibillasville Mount Pleasant Lorettaville and Lovettsville survived by his widow a son and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
James R. Lewis
The
Reformed Church
Lovettsville
Loudoun County
Centenary Reformed Church
T. K. Cromer
Virginia Classis of the Potomac Synod
Frederick
Lewis
Lancaster County
Franklin and Marshall College
Sibillasville
Kansas
Mount Pleasant
Lorettaville
St. James’ German Reformed Church
Florida congress probes land syndicates in Everglades case
Representative Clark of Florida leads a House inquiry into land syndicates tied to Everglades drainage. The post office department and Post Office Inspection Division seek copies of his House speech and related information.
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Florida
Everglades
Department of Agriculture
House Committee of
Clark
Congressional
Postoffice Inspection Division
House
Agricultural Department
Staunton Republican feud spills into Young Republican Club
The Staunton factional fight between postmaster S. Brown Allen and U S marshal R A Pulcher over control of the party continues. The Young Republican Club met with large attendance and adopted resolutions against Allen and Fulcher, sending them to C D Hilles, secretary to President Taft.
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Staunton
S. Brown -Allen
R. A. Fpulchler
United States
Virginia
Mmn
Young Republican Club
Allen
Fulwhler
C.D. Hilles
Taft
Up Quality Coffee Sparks Noisy Local Debate
A fragmented notice references Mr G C Shepard promoting land for coffee ventures with claims of quality. The readable text hints at early ad pitches and public interest in local industry development.
Foreman David G. Carper Suffers Paralysis Stroke
Mr. David G. Carper, foreman of the street cleaning force, suffered a stroke of paralysis while at work near the jail alley on Cecil street yesterday afternoon. John Eaton, a passerby, helped him to his Monmouth street home where he received medical care. Carper's left side remains affected but he is conscious and able to converse with family. initial reports suggested brain paralysis, but he spoke intelligently the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Carper
Ce“cil Street
John Eaton
Mr. Carper
Monmouth Street
Last Rites For Mrs Cornwell in Virginia Funeral
Gaylord Virginia Feb 13 The funeral of Mrs John Cornwell was held at her home near Gaylord on Friday. Interment followed at Green Hill Cemetery with Rev Julian Broaddus of Berryville officiating. Pallbearers included Co R Castleman H W Fleming Mason Morris Loris Hoover J M Morris and H B Castleman. Henry Cornwell returned to Harrisburg after the funeral. Flora Castleman returned home to Lynwood after visiting Philadelphia and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord
John Cornwell
Green Hill Cemetery
Julian Broaddus
Berryville
Messrs
Co. R. Castleman
H. W. Fleming
Mason Morris
Loris Hoover
J. M. Morris
H. B. Castleman
Henry Cornwell Hhas
Harrisburg
Pal
Flora Castleman
Lynwood
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Men to Organize Bible Class at Christ Protestant Church
The church plans a Men’s Bible Class at 10 o'clock next Sunday in the parish house. Dr. B. M. Roszel of Shenandoah Valley Academy will teach. Regular sessions will last 45 minutes each Sunday morning and participation is open to any man, not limited to Christ Church.
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Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Christchurch
B. M. Roszel
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Christ Church
Final Dance by Winchester German Club Monday
The Winchester German Club announces a dance at Reuss hall on Monday evening February 19. The club has been successful, and attendees are promised a good time. this will be the last dance before Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Reuss Hall
Jilted Lover Marries After Quick License Swap
Christian Miller aged 61 secured a marriage license in Harrisonburg but returned it after his bride changed her mind. He then obtained another license and immediately wed a new partner, with the bride identified as Miss Jennie Plaugher Miller, a farmer near Montezuma. The couple left this morning on a visit to relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Miller
Harrisonburg
Nnie Plaughe
Motezuma
Taft faces call for 04600 troops from states
War Department plans immediate mobilization of 40000 regulars on the Mexican border with a call for 04600 troops from states if needed. Richmond reports two regiments or about 2000 men from Virginia militia may be drafted, including Company A of the Second Virginia Regiment in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Taft
Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Regiment
Winchester
Soldiers Praise from Staunton Inspection of First Virginia Regiment Band
United States Army officers inspected Company K and the First Regiment Band at Staunton. Reports say the band and staff made a fine showing and were highly complimented by the inspectors. Winchester men James O. Ritter William Reardon and Edward P. Spillman attended, returning to the city today. Prof. Thomas Beardsworth, formerly of Winchester, leads the band, with twenty two members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Virginia
Staunton
Messrs
James O. Ritter
William Reardon
Edward P. Spillman
Winchester
Thomas Beardsworth
Addance
Honey Boy Minstrels at Columbia Theater and Ford's Opera House
A theater notice from FE Hable announces George Evans Honey Boy Minstrels will perform next week at Columbia Theater in Winchester and the following week at Ford's Opera House in Baltimore. The note claims the production is the largest and best minstrel show, employing 60 performers and three cars for travel, and asks public support through patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
George Evans
Honey Boy Minstrels
Columbia Theater
Washington
Ford’s
Opera House
Baltimore
H. Hable
Davis Johnson sells building materials business to Jas L Gardner
Notice dated February 12 1912 states Davis Johnson has sold his building materials business at 445 N Market St to Jas L Gardner who will run it and pay top cash for all kinds of lumber delivered to the yards. The public is thanked for past patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. L. Gardner
Gardner
N. Market St
Davis Johnson
Divorce Granted to Mrs. Bessie B. McCann
A decree in the Circuit Court of Frederick County grants an absolute divorce to Mrs. Bessie B. McCann from her husband, William L. McCann, a prominent local lawyer, after years of separation.
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Circuit Court of
Frederick County
Bessie B. McCann
William L. McCann
Lenox Laundry Soap Advertises Regular and Special Prices
Lenox Laundry Soap offers regular price 8 for 40 cents and special price 4 for 25 cents per cake. Advertisement urges buyers to purchase while at lasts. Signed by J. M. Orndoff.
Toasts and tributes at Rouss memory fire company dinner
The eighteenth annual memorial banquet for Charles Broadway Rouss was highlighted by Judge T. W. Harrison as toastmaster with Hon. John G. Capers and Prof. Charles W Kent among speakers. Capers praised the president as servant of all while Kent offered a strong critique of public opinion and media in a modernized United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Broadway Rouss
Winchester
T. W.harrison
Rouss
John G. Capers
Sout Carolina
Mr. Capers
Capers
Washington
Taft
Supreme Court
Lamar
Lurton
White
Charley Rouss
Charles W. Kent
Linden Kent Memorial School of English Literature
Kent
United States
Meadow Brook Farm bred Percheron interest to Middletown
Mr W W L Farrington representing Charles R Coleman & Sons owners of Meadow Brook Farm Wayne Illinois plans a large branch stable at Middletown to breed Percheron horses. He sees strong local interest and expects to promote Frederick County farmers and horsemen. He notes prior efforts for a regular horse market and aims to aid farmers and breeders.
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L. Farrington
Charles R. Coleman & Sons
Meadow Brook
Wayne
Illinois
Samuel B. Shearer
Plunges Down Dark Stairway Wounding Mrs Rothgeb
Mrs Susan Rothgeb, widow of A B Rothgeb, living with her son G L Rothgeb near Stephens City, fell 16 feet down a dark stairway while preparing to retire. She suffered a severe head wound with skull exposure, facial injuries, back and limb injuries, and a sprained right ankle. She remains in serious condition with relatives concerned about recovery due to age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Rothgeb
Aidow
A. B. Rothgeb
G. L. Rothgeb
Stephens City
Mrs Nelson Dies While On A Visit
Mrs Susan Nelson formerly of Capon Bridge West Virginia died at about age 75 while visiting her nephew W Brotherton in Clarke County Virginia after a long illness. She was a longtime United Brethren church member. Rev Dr Julian Broaddus conducted the funeral at the Brotherton home and she was buried in the family graveyard near Albert Lovett's place Capon Bridge. She was the widow of Edward Nelson of Hampshire County and leaves many nephews and nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Nelson
Capon Bridge
W. Va
W. Brotherton
Clarke County
United Brethren Church
Julian Broaddus
Berryville Baptist Church
Brotherton
Albert Lovett
Nelson
Edward Nelson
Hampshire County
Morgan Orndorff Buys Carr Farm in Clarke County
Bayfield resident Mr. Morgan Orndorff purchased the home farm of Mr. Clay Carr near Boyce in Clarke County comprising 124 3 5 acres. The price was not announced. Mr. Carr employs Scott Grant as head of stock cattle and recently sold two heavy draft horses to a Pennsylvania buyer.
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Morgan Orndorff
Bayfield
Clay Carr
Boyce
Clarke County
Carr
Scott Grant
Pennsylvania
Mrs William McKenzie Busy At Home On South Braddock Street
Mrs William McKenzie is described as at home on South Braddock Street in a brief local note highlighting daily life and residence.
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William McKenzie
South Braddock Street
Break Is Cold Wave Signals Moderating Weather
The Weather Bureau predicts relief from a severe winter after six weeks of cold. A general shift toward warmer, more moderate conditions is expected next week or ten days with light precipitation overall. No major storm is anticipated for the country, though the north Pacific area may see more rain. In Winchester the day feels milder despite subfreezing temps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
North Pacific
Winchester
Virginia
Inspector Baltzell to Inspect Local Companies Wednesday
Capt George A Baltzell of the Fifth Infantry US Army will inspect military companies in Staunton Harrisonburg and Winchester. The inspection is set for 12 to 3 pm with company reviews at 7 30 pm tomorrow. All men must report in full uniform for the evening inspection.
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George A. Baltzell
Fifth Infantry
United States Army
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Main
Man on the Box to Open at Auditorium Tonight
The Man on the Box company arrives at noon and performs at the Auditorium tonight. The play, seen here about a year ago to a capacity crowd, has been updated with improvements since then per manager Hable.
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Hable
Mrs Stella Phillips Garton Seeks Absolute Divorce
Mrs Stella Phillips Garton through her attorney A J Tavenner files in the corporation court for an absolute divorce from her husband C L Garton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Phillips Garton
A. J. Tavenner
Corporation Court
C. L. Garton
Latane Anti Tuberculosis League to Repeat Charity Show
At the request of many who attended the first performance the colored branch of the Latane Anti Tuberculosis League will repeat its recent entertainment on Tuesday night February 20 at Mount Carmel Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Latane Anti- Tuberculosis League
Mount Carmel Church
Visitors from Virginia and nearby states visit local residents
A list of residents and visitors includes Miseeena Harmon of Harrisonsburg Virginia and Goldie Updike of Warren County visiting Miss Virgie Swanson. Mrs. D. C. Randolph travels to Roanoke. M. C. Stayman visits at the home of his daughter in Baltimore. Emma Rudolph leaves Baltimore after visiting her sister Hild Correll. Edith Brown returns from Washington Baltimore Annapolis. Charles FP Nelson travels to Capon Springs. Altha Venable of Stephens City visits Mercerburg and returns home. Edward Madigan and family spend Monday with his parents. Commander and Mrs. Wilson, visiting West Water Street, return to Washington.
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Miseeena Harmon
Harrisonsburg
Goldie Updike
Warren County
Virgie Swanson
M. C. Stayman
Ston lAdswaté
Mrs
Boring A. Cover
Baltimore
Emma Rudolph
Hild Correll
Wilson
C. B. Keteratein
West Water Street
Washington
Altha Venable
Stephens City
Mercerburg
Burg
Firemen's Bazar Opens Tonight at Taylor Hotel
The Sarah Zane Fire Company's bazar begins this evening in the old Taylor Hotel. A parade is planned as members gather at the engine house at 8 o'clock and urge all to attend.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Old Taylor Hotel
Golden Rule Bible Class Meeting Tomorrow Evening
The Golden Rule Bible Class holds its regular business meeting after the prayer service at the Southern Methodist Church tomorrow evening. Members are expected to present reports and discuss upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Bible Class
Southern Methodist Church
Valentine tea by The Little Helpers at Christ Church
The Little Helpers of Christ Church host a valentine tea in the Parish Room on Wednesday afternoon at 4 30. Admission is 10 cents with candy for sale. A second notice urges Company 1 personnel to have equipment in barracks by noon on Wednesday February 14, 1912 and to report to barracks at 7 80 that evening for inspection by a U S officer.
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Co. 1
U. S
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. R. Lewis
Reform Minister
Loudoun
the Post Office’ Department
Ather
G. C. Shepard
Wort
Mrs. Cornwell
Thomca
W. Sivek
Lenox Laundry
J. M. Orndoff
Mr. Rouss
John @. Capers
Charles Whent
George Co
Cabell
Harrison
Sarah Zane
Carr Farm
Star Readers
Se Tea
Edward Murnan
Edith Brown
Saicate
Annapoelis
Charles FP. Nelsod
Capon Springs
Edward Madigan
Mr. Madigan
Little Helpers
of Christ Church
Valen
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