Dorsey Walter Longtime Winchester Resident Dies
Dorsey Walter aged 77 8 a lifelong Winchester resident prominent in law circles and church affairs died at his South Market street home after a brief illness. Born February 26 1830 near Stephens City he built a varied career in business and law serving as chancery commissioner and revenue official while remaining active in Braddock Street Methodist Church and Winchester Masons. He leaves a widow six children and one brother with funeral services expected to be held Thursday at his church and burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Dorsey Walter
Winchester
South Market Street
Walter
Frederick County
Stephens City
Annie Rodeffer
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
William B. Walter
North Market Street
Baltimore
Charles Forsythe
South Main Street
Corporation Court
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Stewards
Hiram Lodge
Mount Hebron
Edgar Walter
Brunswick
Carroll G. Walter
New York
J. M. Orndorff
Bertham
Ida Walter
Nannie
Eula Walter
Frank G. Walter
Farmers ‘and Merchants’ National’ Bank
R. William Walter
Agne C. Helvyestine
M. J. Carter
Hiram Lodge of
City to Boost Revenue via Police Court Powers
Senator R M Ward introduced a bill drafted by City Solicitor R Gray Williams to raise Winchester city revenue by about three hundred dollars yearly from fines. The measure would empower all cities to regulate offenses like assault and receiving stolen goods through police courts, backing passage in the Senate and then the House with Speaker R E Byrd.
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Senate
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Common Council
Committee On
General Laws
Byrd
House
C. W. Wilson
Carnival Sat Masked Party at the Rink
A masked Carnival night event is announced for Saturday at the rink with Black party branding noted. Limited readable text references a social gathering and timing.
Glittering Fortune Rumor Misleads Maryland West Virginia
A circulating tale claims heirs in Maryland and nearby states await an 80 million cash estate in English banks and 10 million in land. Zachary T. Hedges of Little Rock debunks the story, noting a 1870s inquiry found no solid basis and only one minor exception.
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Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
England
Hedges
Great Brith
Frederick
Berkeley
Wheeling News
Zachary T. Hedges
Little Rock
Ark
James F. Thompson
Martinsburg
Lillian Talbott
Charles Town
W. Va
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Little Rock, Ark
Jonathan Hedges
Hedges Families Association
Ohio
Kentucky
Miss Lucia Swimley Wed in Washington Ceremony
Announcement from Winchester states Miss Lucia Maude Swimley daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Swimley of Brucetown Frederick county wed Albert Janney Clenning a prosperous farmer of Bunker Hill Berkeley county W Va. The couple married in Washington Saturday evening by a city minister and will live in this section soon A reception will be held on their return.
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Winchester
Lucia Maude Swimley
Samuel Swimley
Brucetown
Frederick
Albert Janney Clenning
Bunker Hill
Berkeley County
W. Va
Washington
Frederick County
Little Lee Dakota Isabelle Mason Dies at Four
Little Lee Dakota Isabelle Mason, four years eight months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Mason, died about 7 this morning at their Braddock and Cork streets home after a brief pneumonia illness. She was widely loved by family and friends. funeral arrangements were not yet set. Mrs Mason is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Heflin of the city.
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Little Lee
Dakota Isabelle ,Mason
Isaac Mason
Braddock
Cork Streets
Mason
William Heflin
Genuine Enthusiasm and Bargain at South Main Street
I went to town yesterday hoping to spend twenty dollars for merchandise but bought far less. I found Jones and Jolliffe selling the T. L. Faulkner Stock and, after purchasing, brought home about half the money I planned to spend. They are on South Main Street near the Bridge.
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Messrs. Jones & Jolliffe
South Main Street
Bridge
Tobacco business and pool room equipment for sale
Administrator offers privately the business stock and fixtures of the late W. S. Cather at 166 NY Main Street Winchester Virginia until February 20, 1903. Call J. M. Steck attorney Winchester for terms. All claims against the estate of W. S. Cather should be presented to the administrator promptly.
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We S. Cathern
Ny Main Street
Winchester
J. M. Steck
W. S. Cather
Clark Cather
Cather
Public Sale At Hugh Bradley's Near Stephens City
Attend the sale at Hugh Bradley's near Stephens City on Friday February 21. A large number of work horses brood mares fresh cows Poland China hogs farm implements and more will be offered.
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Hugh Bradley’ 'S
Stephens City
Poland
Red Men Attend Tonight at Friendship Fire Bazar
With good weather, the Friendship Fire Company bazar and oyster supper at East Cork street promises social and financial success. Shawnee Tribe No. 2 will lead the attendance, and a large crowd is expected. donors include George W. Keller, Gray and Stell, D. R. Eskey, Jones Creamery, Hable, and others contributing items such as dishes, a vase, a double boiler, shoes, flour, and cigars.
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Friendship Fire Company
East Cork Street
George W. Keller
Gray
Stell
G. Bailey Lecovers
New York
D. R. Eskey
Jones Creamery
BE. Bruce Capper
L. E. Rice
T. P
Church Social in Stephens City Sparks Praise Despite Bad Weather
In Refuge Virginia on February 18 the Methodist Episcopal Church ladies staged a successful social in Stephens City. The program drew full attendance, with praise for performers including Mrs Lula Mearty and the visiting duo Mr James F Adams and his daughter. Proceeds support the Stephens City church fund and Miss Inez Steels Early Methodism book promotion.
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Refuge
Methodist Episcopal Church
Stephens City
Lula
James F. Adams
Front Royal
Adams
H. J. Frazier
Inez Steele
Mikers
Eli. J. Albin
Ridings Chapel
Ella Dubie
Grace
Dubie
Berryville
Lala McCarty
Mary Lauck
H. A. Dinges
Attite
Winchester Banks to Close Saturday for Washington's Birthday
All Winchester banks will be closed Saturday in observance of Washington's birthday, as announced by local financial institutions.
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Washington
Winchester
Delegates Elected At City Hall Delegated Convention
Republicans meet to elect delegates for a delegated convention amid tight security and partisan crowds. Ward gatherings at Reuss Engine House and a polling place saw tensions and irregular ballots, with several incidents of double voting and unauthorized participation noted. Delegates named include John Seal, M. T. Reed, McKim, BE Sartelle, John I. Sloat in the first ward and M. Gibbens, Joseph T. Grown, Alvert C. Brown, G. W. Ramsburg in the second ward.
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Eean Executive Committee
roHee-stattion
We Lie
M. Gibbens
Frank Ward
George B. Copenhay
Frank Willis
Ap Raul Ritter
Fac
Reuss
Ward Heeler
G. Ww. Ramsburg
Jn . Seence
Aively
Republi
Tegulae
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R. M. Ward
Assembly
R.E. Byrd
Police Court
Winches
Logan
Cincinnati
London
North America
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Oxford
William Hedges
Bengal
India
Bank of England
Pre Hedges
Hinar Ridge
van Metres
Curtises
Vannees
MeéColloch
Miss Swimley
Pretty County Belle
Albert Clendenning
Bazar
Lwell Times
Tho
Roosevelt
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