Drunken brute punished for brutal attack and arson in Winchester
Berkeley Stalks, heavily intoxicated, beat his mother in law at her home on Market Street, set the house ablaze, threatened police, and battled neighbors before his arrest. In Police Court Judge Bragonier sent him to six months in jail and fined 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Winchester
Starks
Israel W. Boyd
North Market Street
Massey
Bragonier
Stalks
Boyd-on
John Boyd
Boyd
Stalke
City Swallowed by Snow as Storm King Reigns Again
A relentless blizzard blanketed the city with deep snow and high drifts. North winds chilled residents and delayed rail service while fuel stocks were checked amid fears of a brutal stretch of Arctic cold. Weather officials forecast continued cold, signaling a harsh February ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Texas
Weather Bureau
Washington
Miss Berry Improves After Illness at Presbyterian Hospital
Miss Patsy Berry daughter of Mr and Mrs A Holmes Berry has been ill with tonsillitis at Presbyterian Hospital Philadelphia but is improving and will travel to Atlantic City for recuperation. A trained nurse graduate of Presbyterian Hospital she was among many nurses affected by the grippe epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Berry
A. Holmes Berry
Presbyterian Hospital
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Miss Berry
Grippe
Snow Bound Sick Women Murna Wine
An irregular item notes snow bound conditions and a mention of Murna Wine with a tie to buying International Stock Food at Sprint's on Water Street. The fragment suggests a local shop reference amidst winter disruption and a consumer product promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprint’s
Water Street
New Drug Store to Open in Staunton Soon
Harry R. Kern completed the sale of the Chelf drug stock to H. J. Wilson of Wilson Bros., Staunton. Wilson plans a March 1 opening with a full new stock, modern furniture, and improvements, placing the store among Staunton’s leading pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Kern
R. E. Chelf
J. Wilson
Wilson Bros
Staunton
Wilson
Lewis P. Hartman
Hartman & Bowly
J. C. Wheat
R. W. Stone
Staunton, War
Young Clubmen To Respond To Toasts
The Winchester Round Club banquet on March 5 will feature selected young men delivering toasts. Fred W. Calvert serves as toastmaster. Respondents include Asbury Kern for the ladies, J Olin Faulkner for the city, Maurice Sumption for the club, and William Herrell will prepare and read the club paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Round Club
Fred. W. Calvert
Asbury Kern
Presbyterian ministers to hold two week meetings in Woodstock
Rev. Julian Sibley of the Presbyterian Church of this city left for Woodstock Virginia to assist Rev. P D Stephenson in conducting a two week series of meetings at the Woodstock church. Sibley will stay ten days and the meetings began Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian
Sibley
Presbyterian Church
Woodstock
P. D. Stephenson
Frederick County Native Rising Lawyer in Newport News
Mr Hunter Boyd Gold brother of Circuit Clerk Phil Gold is rapidly climbing the legal ladder in Newport News Virginia. Since starting practice he has won three important cases. A Frederick county native he is well known in this city for years as deputy clerk of the County Court and formerly worked in the Winchester newspaper trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Boyd Gold
Phil
H. Gold
Newport News
Gold
Frederick County
Winchester
Postponed Sale Set for February 19 at Spring Gardens
Due to bad weather, Mr. Robert G. Smith postpones today's sale to Thursday February 19. The sale will be at Spring Gardens, the late Robert G. Smith's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Smith
Great Consolidated Min Steels at The Auditorium
Tickets go on sale for the Great Consolidated Min Steels show at The Auditorium Friday February 27. Prices are 36 and 50 cents.
Episcopal Council to Convene in Winchester May 20
The Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Virginia Council will meet at Christ Church in Winchester on May 20 and remain for several days. About eighty delegates are expected. The Diocese north of the James River assembles as the Diocese of Virginia led by Bishop Robert A. Gibson. the southern diocese is led by Bishop A. Randolph with officers including Rev. Everard Meade and R. S. Chamberlayne. The last Winchester council was held in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of
The
Protestant Episcopal Church of the
Diocese of Virginia
Christ Church, Winchester
Virginia
James River
Diocese of
the James
Robert A. Gibson
A. M. Randolph
Everard Meade
Accotink
Sec’y
Chamberlayne
Richmond
Treas
P. P. Phillips
Alexanandria
Berryman Green
Edwin
Hinksley
John R. Zimmerman
Arthur Herbert
L. M. Blackford
Nelson P. Dame
Christ Church
Judge Atkinson to preside in Rockingham County Va
Judge William M. Atkinson will travel to Rockingham County Virginia for several days to preside over sessions of the Rockingham County Court. He will be absent for the week and possibly part of the next, as the term coincides with the grand jury session. Judge Grattan, normally presiding, is confined to bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Atkinson
Rockingham County
Atkinson
Rockingham County Court
Judge Grattan
Corporation Court
Rockingham Court
Grattan
Rockingham
Ned the Neighborhood Dog Passes Away at Wright House
The well known dog Ned of W. W. Striker on East Clifford Street died Sunday after a long life of thirteen years. He was a neighborhood favorite, known for his grotesque figure and friendly presence that delighted local children. His passing brings regret to the Striker family and many residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned
W. W. Striker
East Clifford Street
Mr. Striker
Barr Family Man Stricken at Local Glove Factory
Mr. Barr Taken III, Mr. Lee Barr, was suddenly taken sick at the glove factory of Mr. F. A. Gratchen where he is employed this morning. His condition grew grave and he was removed to his home. Barr is suffering from an attack of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Barr
F. A. Gratchen
Barr
Popular Couple to Wed Quietly This Thursday
Grace D. Haymaker will marry Clinton Herrell in a quiet ceremony at the bride's mother's home on South Market Street. The illness in the bride's family, typhoid fever in Chicago, limits attendance to immediate relatives and a few friends. Haymaker is the daughter of the late William Haymaker and step-sister of Capt. James M. Haymaker. Herrell is a traveling salesman for S. D. Eskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Herrell
Mary Haymaker
South Market Street
Harold Diffenderfer
Paat
Chicago
Illinois
Miss Haymaker
William Haymaker
James M. Haymaker
D. Eskey
Mosquito Destroyer Aims to End Malaria Hope
Berlin reports Dr Dempwolff, successor to Professor Koch, has discovered an aquatic insect that destroys the anopheles mosquito. He plans artificial cultivation to wipe out the mosquito and malaria, a move that could influence Winchester to drop its kerosene can ordinance and start Mosquito Inspector Vermillion on the new insects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempwolff
Professor Koch
Randolph Named Chief of Artillery and Brigadier General
The President sent to the Senate the nomination of Col Wallace E Randolph for chief of artillery with brigadier general rank under the new Staff Act. Randolph joined the Northern Army as a private in the Civil War and earned a brevet to captain for his defense of Winchester in 1863.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Wallace E. Randolph
Randolph
Winchester
John Kerr School Schedules Shortened Day Despite Snow
The John Kerr Public Schools and the Colored Public Schools held only one session today, dismissing scholars at 1 o clock due to heavy snow making walking difficult. The annual sermon for Charley Rouss Fire Company will be at Braddock Street Methodist Church South next Sunday at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr School
John Kerr Public Schools
The
Colored Public Schools
Charley Rouss
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
C. D. Bulla
Great Consolidated Minstrels to Perform at Winchester Fair
The Consolidated Minstrels meet at 8 tonight for practice near Doran's saloon. A major event at the Auditorium Friday February 27 promises to be the greatest Winchester has seen since Rouse at the Winchester Fair. Seats for this feast of wit music and mirth are on sale at Hable's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Rouse
Winchester Fair
Hable’s
Weekly Meeting of Ashby Camp Veterans Deliberates Home Report
Regular meeting of General Turner Ashby Camp of Confederate Veterans discussed the Lee Camp Soldiers Home at Richmond. Adjutant P W Boyd presented the annual report detailing inmate numbers, deaths, expenses, and legislature funded improvements. Comrade I W Russell described plots identifying Confederate soldiers buried locally. Members ordered full dress for an upcoming lecture by Rev J Wm Jones at the city Auditorium with a camp march planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
R. T. Barton
Geo. W. Kurtz
H. B. Striker
P. W. Boyd
Lee Camp
Richmond
Ashby Camp
Virginia
I. W. Russell
Stonewall Cemetery
Russell
J. Wm. Jones
Great Hermann at Auditorium Delights City Crowd
The renowned magician Hermann performs at the Auditorium Friday February 20 dazzling theatre goers with new novelties and sensational illusions that have America buzzing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann
All America
Duvalls Return to Start Jewelry Business in Ronceverte
The Duvalls head to Ronceverte West Virginia where Mr. Duvall will open a jewelry shop. An expert watchmaker with about fifteen years of experience, he is welcomed by the community and praised for his courtesy. Also noted is the Great Consolidated Minstrels at The Auditorium on Friday February 27 featuring Winchester boys and quick seat sales. Parlor Cook Stove for sale at Quick's grocery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Duvall
Ronceverte
W. Va
Duvall
Quick’s
Hagerstown smooths path for Firemen’s Meet plan
Messrs Robert L Gray and Joseph E Kiger report from Hagerstown that the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association executive committee sees the May demonstration move forward with no hitch. Railroads offer favorable round trip rates for firemen and attending citizens, aiding a likely two day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Gray
Jos
E. Kiger
Hagerstown
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Winchester
Joseph E. Kiger
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Western Maryland Railroad
W. R. Kline
Martinsburg
8. M. Wagner
Mechanicsburg
Augustus Heimel
W. H. Richter
Chambersburg
Robert L Gray
C. E. Dorner
Greencastle
H. ©. Funk
Waynesboro
College Girls Will Visit Washington
Fairfax College students plan a ten day excursion to Washington to visit friends and explore the city. The trip aims to include welcoming companions from the city as part of the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairfax College
Do you want a Cab Call Wrights Livery
A public notice advertises Wright's Livery offering transportation services with contact options for hiring a cab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright’s Livery
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North End
Storm King
S. J. Wilson
Chelf
Episcopal
Council of Virginia
Judge Atkinson
Mr. Barr Taken III
Grace Haymaker
Mr. Herrell
Grace D. Haymaker
Minstrels
Consolidated Minstrels
Doran's
Great Hermann
Great Consolidated Minstrels
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