Farmers Institute alfalfa train to lecture in the Valley
A Farmers Institute alfalfa train from the State Department of Agriculture will tour the Valley next week. A USDA team will deliver brief lectures to farmers and others about growing alfalfa. The trip includes stops from Manassas to Harrisonburg on February 23–24 with 30 minute station stops along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Farmers Institute
Southern Railway
Strasburg
Ait Maurertown
Harrisonburg
Minassas
Haymarket
Broad Run
Marshall
Markham
Front Royal
Riverton
C. W. Heater
Middletown
Board of Agriculture
Virginia
Heater
E. M. Minnick
Timberville
George W. Koiner
G. O. P. Screamer Lays Down Law in Virginia
The Whe Harrisonburg Times calls itself the fountain of wisdom in Virginia and attacks all comers. A Winchester paper claims J. J. Hobday of Morgan County West Virginia was chased by a large wolf. A flagman near Linden survived a wild cat attack after shooting the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Virginia
Winchester
J. J. Hobday
Morgan County
W. Va
Southern Railway
Linden
Roosevelt
Albemarle
Pneumonia Fatal To Miss Wright In Pittsburgh
The death of Miss Elizabeth Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wright Sr and sister of Mr Joseph Wright Sr of Winchester occurred in Pittsburgh Pa at eleven o clock last night after a heavy cold developed into pneumonia She grew worse despite treatment and died Her brother Joseph Wright Jr was at the bedside Funeral likely in Pittsburgh Friday Father formerly ran the Taylor Hotel in this city Miss Wright visited Winchester often and recently stayed with sister in law Mrs Wright who left for Pittsburgh this morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Joseph Wright
Joseph Wright Srs
Winchester
Pittsburg
Wright
Joseph Wright, Jr
Miss Wright
Taylor Hotel
Mrs. Peachy Dead At Washington
Mrs. Lelia Russell Neen Peachy died at 9 p.m. yesterday at her Washington suburb home from a combination of diseases. Funeral is set for tomorrow at 11 a.m. at St. Alban's Church. Born October 16, 1845 in Luray, Virginia, she married William D. Peachy in 1869. he died in 1899. Survived by two sons and four daughters, including William Peachy of Riggs National Bank and Douglass Peachy, Mrs. T. E. Beatty, and Misses Eliza, Lelia, and Carrie Peachy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia Russell Neen Peachy
Washington
Tomorve
St. Alban’s Church
Post Office Department
Peachy
William Peachy
Riggs National Bank
Douglass Peachy
T. E. Beatty
Commander Beatty
Eliza
Lelia
Carrie Peachy
New C. Y. Uniforans Show Off Railroad Crew Uniforms
Engineers firemen and freight brakemen of the Gumber land Valley Railroad and its connections wore new bluish gray uniforms on Tuesday morning. Blue caps with front plates indicate positions and the overall look is neat and comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gumberland Valley Railroad
Wouth
Nobby
Wosnir
Groom Steals Moment, Weds Sweetheart in Lenore Home
Louis F. Gruber, 23, from Lenore, married his sweetheart Bessie May Swartz, 21, at his home after driving there from Stephenson area. The ceremony at 2 PM was officiated by Rev. S. D. Skelton with a few intimate friends present. The couple plan to reside in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Gruber
Lenore
Bessie May Swartz
George W. Swartz
Stephenson
Lent Begins on February 28 and Holy Week Dates
The article outlines Lent starting February 28, the fortieth day before Easter on April 15, with Palm Sunday April 8 Maundy Thursday April 12 and Good Friday April 13. It notes Septuagesima and other Sundays preceding Lent, mentions Shrovetide as the confession period, and describes its historic and modern penitential implications.
Old Civil War Sword Found at Armel Farm
Wilton Armel, son of G. W. Armel, found a Civil War relic while clearing land on the family farm in Armel. The sword, still in its scabbard, is well preserved with a rubbed handle and rust. A large N is engraved on the blade.
Elks Minstrel Show Delights Winchester Audiences
The Winchester Elks minstrel show at the Auditorium drew over eight hundred amid a brilliant set and lively acts. George Nunn directed and staged the production, earning praise for leadership and energy that fueled a polished performance with standout solos and local humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. C. George Nunn
Elks
Mr. Nunn
The
Elks of
Winchester
Elks’mastrels
George Nunn
Samuel R. Atwell
Edward Spelman
Harry Thatcher
Ron McGuire
Robert Barr
Harry Markell
William Fredericks
Vernon Haines
Coen
Bob Barr
Sell Anderson
Rufus Rastus Brown
Holmes Barr
Agai
Randolph Tucker McGuire
John Henkel Henry
Two Marriages Tied to Matrimonial Bureau in Woodstock
Lemuel Borden of Calvary Shenandoah County wed Miss Julia H Stead of Philadelphia at the Lutheran parsonage Woodstock in a ceremony by Rev J Fred Kitzmeyer. Borden, a lawyer and editor, previously married Carrie Dear of Illinois on March 17 1903 after a marriage contract. The second wedding drew a large crowd with a Virginia serenade by about 400 musicians.
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Lemuel Borden
Calvary
Shenandoah County
Lutheren
Woodstock
Julia H. Stead
Philadelphia
Fred
Kitzmeyer
Tribune of the People
Carrie Dear
Illinois
Atttorney
Virginia
Reminiscences of the Great Storm
E J Lewis, superintendent of the National Cemetery, recalls the blizzard of 1899. He notes Arlington National Cemetery workers and limited medical access during the storm and describes widespread disruption with thousands of carts hauling snow.
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Wr. EJ. Lewis
National Cemetly
the Star
E. J. Lewis
the National Cemetery
The
Star
Obituary: Jen Huber longtime Frederick County farmer dies aged 82
Jen Huber a well known farmer of two and a half miles east of Stephens City Frederick County died after a lingering illness. He was 82 and had lived in the county for twenty one years. Survived by two sons John F and William Huber and two daughters Annie B Leidig and Katharine Huber. Also two sisters Mrs Esther Dull and Mrs Sarah Deardoff of Pennsylvania. Funeral at Salem Church with Rev Driver of the German Baptist Church officiating. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mr Huber was a staunch Republican active in local politics and respected by neighbors.
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Jen Huber
Stephens City
Huber
Westmoreland County
Salem Church
Mr. Driver
German Baptist Church
John F
William Huber
Tthis County
Annie B. Leidig
Katharine Huber
Esther Dull
Sarah Deardoff
Pennsylvania
Frederick County
Death of George Curl Contractor of Lincoln Loudoun
George Curl a well known contractor and plasterer died at his Lincoln Loudoun County home after months of illness. He was about 75, lived in Loudoun for thirty years, native to the county, survived by a widow three children a brother James Curl and two sisters. Remains to be brought to Winchester for burial funeral date not yet set. His father Dempsey Curl owned the Shanties Springs near Winchester.
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James Curl
George Curl
Lincoln
Loudoun County
Curl
W. H. Taylor
Baltimore & Ohio
Frances Tewart
Winchester
Dempsey Curl
Miss Mary Douglas Hutchinson Visits Berryville
News notes from Berryville report Miss Mary Douglas Hutchinson of Richmond Virginia visiting her mother Mrs A R Castleman. F N Castleman returns from Richmond much improved in health. Charles Philipps Louis Glover and E Clevenger attended the Elks Minstrels in Winchester with companions. H C Bakewell, visiting C E Clapp, has returned to Philadelphia.
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Mary Douglas Hutchinson
Richmond
Mire
A. R. Castleman
F. N. Castleman
Charles Philipps
Louis Glover
E. Clevenger
Imdty
The
Elks’ Minstrels
Winchester
H. C. Bakewell
C. E. “Clapp
Philadelphia
Bre Robinson Debuts New Silks in Spring Shades
Bre Robinson unveils new silks for spring with vibrant shade selections. The fashion note highlights bold prints and coordinated accessories showcasing fresh styling options for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Bre
Miss Mary Lee in Critical Condition after Millwood Accident
Millwood reports Miss Mary Lee remains in critical condition after being thrown from a carriage on the Millwood to Berryville road. Dr. Robert Randolph attended her at the Jones residence and noted a severe head wound with scalp hanging by a thread. the family horse bolted down a steep hill causing the mishap. Miss Lee, of the Virginia Lee family, is under close medical care with signs of improvement but no outcome yet.
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Star
Millwood
Mary Lee
Robert C. Randolph
Miss Lee
Randolph
Flood Slated To Head Committee In Democratic Congress
Washington report says Representative Maynard has withdrawn from the race for Virginia member of the Democratic congressional committee and Representative Flood will be chosen. The formant suggests Maynard feared being blocked by a Virginian who could win the position, while Flood believes he can secure the chair. Maynard retired partly to clear the path for Flood’s candidacy.
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Washington
Representative Maynard
Virginia
Democratic Congressional Committee
Representative Flood
Maynard
Flood
Hagerstown Elks Visit Winchester Minstrels Show
A group of Hagerstown Elks Md visited Winchester to attend the Auditorium minstrels. Notables in attendance included H H Beard C B Martin A H Gunnell F D Cost G H Hager J W Schooler J F Fechtig Charles S Lane Jr H B Gathinger and wife G A Zook J H Cesare George Gelbach and J H Whiker who praised the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Winchester
Temorning
H. H. Beard
C. 8. Martin
A. H. Gunnell
F. D. Cost
G. H. Hager
J. W. Schooler
J. F. Fechtig
Charles S. Lane, Jr
H. B. Gathinger
G. A. Zook
J. H. Cesare
George Gelbach
J. H. Whiker
Woman undergoes delicate operation at Vaucluse home
Mrs Lucy Burkholder sister of Mrs George R Henry of this city underwent a dangerous and delicate operation yesterday at her home in Vaucluse County. Physicians were Drs Love Latane of this city and Davidson of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Burkholder
George R.henry
Vaucluse
Drs. Love and Latane
Davidson
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Edinburg
Mount Jackson
New Market
Broadway
G. O. P. Screamer
Law
Pittsburg, Penna
New C. Y. Uniforans
Armel
Cain
Nann
Woodst Ok
John I. H. Baker
Arlington National Cemetery
John Huber
Loudoun
Berryville
Hagerstown Elks
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