Smallpox Scare Near Canterbury and Stephens City
Dr. Stickley confirms smallpox in John F. Perry’s home near Canterbury Frederick County with Henry Jenkins also infected. Board of Health imposes quarantine posts notices and warns residents to stay away. officials expect no epidemic as Dr. Miller and local physicians manage the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Perry
Henry Jenkins
Perry
Stephens City
Canterbury
Frederick County
P. B. Stickley
Winchester
Jenkins
Reevery
Mr. Jenkins
Thomas K. Cartmell
Board of Health
the Star
Cartmell
Miller
Visiting Winchester Family Retains Ties in Health Return
Visiting Lonnie Swimley and sister Elizabeth Guyer with Ruth arrive from Pittsburg to stay with Dr. and Mrs. Swimley in West Piccadilly Street. Swimley, a Pittsburg pharmacist, seeks health improvement while playing violin. Guyer’s husband, a Pittsburg railroad man, plans to visit when his health allows. Carter Scrivener departs for Montana to live with his uncle HenryLockhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Swimley
Elizabeth Guyer
Ruth
Pittsburg
W. A. Swimley
West Piccadilly Street
Swimley
Freight wrecker blocks track near Greencastle
Three miles south of Greencastle near Milner a freight wreck left forty five cars off the Cumberland Valley line at about 9 am. No injuries were reported. The wreck damaged rails and cars as crews cleared the line and rerouted passenger traffic via the Altenwald cut off to maintain service to Martinsburg and Winchester.
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Greencastle
Milner
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Edward Seibert
Edward Muckles
Martinsburg
Chambersburg
Altenwald
Maryland
Qodinsonia
Hagerstown
Cumberland Valley
Winchester
Champ
Antrim
James Hay’s Public Building Wins 60000 for Winchester
Washington dispatch notes Representative Hay earns a 60000 appropriation for Winchester public building. It follows another district project and highlights his influence. Hay and Swanson, both former teachers, remain devoted to constituents and public service in Virginia’s Seventh District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Winchester
Cannon
Harrisonburg
John Paul
Congress
Virginia
Mr. Swanson
Patterson to Manage Derby Paper Mills in Connecticut
Friends in Winchester report David H. Patterson, former Old Dominion Paper Mills superintendent, did not lose his job after the Marion Indiana mill fire. He will head Derby paper mills at Shelton Connecticut and visit family here before relocating to the Nutmeg State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
David H. Patterson
Old Dominion Paper Mills
Marion
Ind
Patterson
Derby
Shelton
Conn
Pattermills
May Zirkle
A. M. Zirkle
Connecticut
Miss Anne Douglas Williams Returns to Gunston School
Miss Anne Douglas Williams returns to Gunston School in Washington after a visit at an unspecified location. The report notes the withdrawal from travel and confirms her presence at the school campus today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Douglas ‘Williams
Gunston School
Washington
Ice dealer George W. Hillyard retires to farm life
George W. Hillyard, a longtime ice business figure in the Valley Pike area near Winchester, retires after thirty years. His son William R. Hillyard has purchased his father’s interest and now holds full control of the enterprise, though the father had already delegated most duties in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hillyard
Valley Pike
Winchester
Hillyard
William R. Hillyard
Epworth League Social at Market Street Church
The Epworth League of the Market Street M. H. Church will hold a social on February 21 with admission ten cents. Light refreshments available at small cost. Program includes piano solos by Miss Hilda Correll and others, vocal solos, recitations, and drills featuring Misses Haymaker Faulkner Thatcher Richards and Catharine Kern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Market Street
M. H
Hilda Correll
Sigafoose
Leatherman
Haymaker
Faulkner
Cuban Cannon to Be Mounted at National Cemetery
Supt. E. J. Lewis of the National Cemetery plans to mount a small Cuban cannon at the cemetery when weather allows. The weapon is believed captured from a Cuban gunboat during the Spanish American War and was given to Mulligan Post No. 80 Grand Army of the Republic by the Naval Department.
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E. J. Lewis
The
National Cemetery
Mulligan Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Naval Department
Epworth League Social Slashes Admission to Ten Cents
The Market Street Church Ep worth League social will charge ten cents for admission tomorrow Tuesday night instead of the previously announced 25 cents, making the event more affordable for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Market Street
Faulkner Charged With Misdemeanor by Frederick Grand Jury
A special Frederick County Grand Jury failed to indict Oliver F. Faulkner of Winchester on a misdemeanor charge after hearing witnesses. John Beitsch obtained a warrant for Faulkner over a $10,000 suit by Effie Beitsch. Faulkner was released for magistrate court February 25. The case to be heard by Justice James P. Reardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
City Hall
Oliver F. Faulkner
Winchester
Faulkner
John Beitsch
Effie Beitsch
James P. Reardon
Commonwealth
Harry BR. Kern
R. B. Byrd
The
Faulker
William M. Atkinson
Kern
Atkinson
Magistrate’s Court
H. Hansbrough
Messrs
H. Hable
A. Affleck
W.8. White
F. G. Walter
W. Russell
T. H. Sprint
Winchester Knights of Pythias officers attend Virginia Grand Lodge
Grand Inner Guard Henry Schneider and other Winchester Lodge No 65 officers left for Norfolk to attend the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Virginia. Mrs Shirley Carter returned Saturday from a visit with friends in New York. Mayor Harry H Baker departed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schneider
W. T. Hottel
Wm. R. Hillyard
John PR. Sartelle
Winchester
Knights of Pythias
Norfolk
Grand Lodge
Virginia
Shirley Carter
New York
Walter Leads Virginia in Debating Victory
The University of Virginia defeated George Washington University in the final of three annual debates held Saturday evening in the public hall at UVA. Sixty GWU students attended as spectators. The topic was labor unions should incorporate as a condition precedent to recognition by employers. Mr Carroll G Walter of Winchester led the Virginia team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Virginia
George Washington University
Virginia
Carroll G. Walter
Winchester
Awarded Contract On Star Route
A Bliss county dispatch reports the Cedar Creek Grade mail route has been awarded to Joseph M. Fawcett. The contract uses a box delivery with patrons signaling mail boxes, after eight years of Fawcett’s satisfactory service and strong local support.
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Bliss
Cedar Creek
Joseph M. Fawcett
Fawcett
Whit Virginia Notes Chronicle Local Happenings
Newsy notes report a colt loss for Mr Reardon last Friday evening. H Baker Chamblin returns from Loudoun visit. Miss Louise Meade visited Miss Mary Reardon last week. Miss Anna and Bessie Richard return from Martinsburg. Miss Eva Snyder visits sister in Clearbrook. William Chamblin calls on friends in Front Royal. Turner Fries stays several days at home on the Occoquan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Reardon
H. Baker Chamblin
Loudoun County
Louise Meade
Mary Reardon
Anna
Bessie Richard
Martinsburg
Eva Snyder
Clearbrook
William Chamblin
Front Royal
Mr. Turner Fries
Wedding of John Lee and Janie Meade at Meade Church
The STAR reports the wedding of John Lee and Janie Meade set for Wednesday the 22nd at seven o’clock in Meade Memorial Church White Post. After the ceremony the couple will tour northern cities.
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STAR
Ninevah
John Lee
Janie Meade
Meade Memorial Church
White Post
Mrs. Lee
Unclaimed Letters At Winchester Post Office
Unclaimed letters list for the week ending February 11 1905. Persons must pay one cent for each letter received. Names include Otis G Brooks Rosa Carter Robert Cloe Hascal Ogden Dearie Sheltz Helen F Whitacre Bentiey Kern P M.
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Winchester
Otis G. Brooks
Rosa Carter
Robert Cloe
Hascal Ogden
Dearie Sheltz
Helen F. Whitacre
Bentiey Kern
P M
Young Ruth Cain Stricken With Inflammatory Rheumatism
Ruth Lee Cain daughter of William Cain lies ill at home on South Kent street with inflammatory rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Lee Cain
William Cain
South Kent Street
Mrs. Ridings Devout Life Marked By Service
The death of Mrs. Thomas Ridings in Middletown on Sunday February 12 closes a consistently Christian life. She served as wife and mother, visited the sick, defended others with charity, and died peacefully as church bells rang, her life described as fully spent in faith and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Howard Wight
Thomas Ridings
Middletown
Tana
Women Hoboes Visit Front Royal
The three women hoboes who troubled Winchester authorities in recent days were seen traveling away from town after residents kept them at arm's length. Mrs B H Graver joined by Miss Anna Boyer and Ella Stickley of Reliance Virginia were spotted shopping. Mrs H S Fietner of Gaines Cross Roads left for White Post for a niece's wedding. Dr James Turner remains critically ill at his Blue Ridge Avenue home. Mrs J W Trenary, formerly of Stone Bridge now on First Street, is seriously ill with heart trouble and dropsy.
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Winchester
B. H. Graver
Anna Boyer
Ella Stickley
Reliance
H. 8. Fietener
Gaines Cross Roads
White Post
Miss Meade
Lee
James Turner
Blue Ridge Avenue
J. W. Trenary
Stone Bridge
First Street
Native Colored Boy A Wonderful Preacher
Walter Wallace Edwards aged 11, a wonderful colored boy preacher, spoke to large crowds at the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Cumberland Maryland. Born in Winchester he has never attended school but says a vision while sick granted his powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wallace Edwards
Metropolitan
Cumberland
Winchester
Rural Free Delivery Carriers Granted George Washington Birthday Holiday
Rural free delivery patrons will not receive mail on Wednesday as carriers take a holiday for George Washington's birthday. The department announces the one day stoppage affecting routes in this and neighboring counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Derailed Southern Railway Train Near Front Royal Injures Crew
Northbound Southern Railway passenger train derailed near Front Royal injuring engineman Moore, fireman Thornton, and passenger Edward Mitchell. Train plunged from tracks at a baggage car junction, car knocked loose. engineman and fireman survived injuries with medical care. Mitchell hurt internally. Passengers moved to Front Royal, later to Washington.
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Front Royal
Riverton
Evening Star Bureau
Southern Railway
Moore
Thornton
Edward Mitchell
Strasburg
Strickler
Mitchell
Samuel Carson
Harrisonburg
Washington
Hansbrough Sells Valuable Property on Main Street
Dr M F Hansbrough purchased from his brother B H Hansbrough of Winchester the house he lives in on Main Street for 4000 dollars. Locust Pia Company manager O F Wallihan rented Rose Hill north of town. Public school closed Saturday for the funeral of trustee Peyton. Fred H Hable of Washington spent yesterday at his home. Several lodge officers returned from Richmond after Grand Lodge of Virginia proceedings. Miss Hermance Levy, ill with rheumatism, can now move about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star Bureau
Front Royal
M. F. Hansbrough
H. Hansbrough
Winchester
Main Street
Messrs. O. Harrell
F. Rhodes
George W. Forsythe
Charlies Trenary
Richmond
Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia
O. F. Wallihan
Locust Pia Company
Rose Hill
Richardson
Hermance Levy
Peyton
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Canterburg
Carter Scrivener
Montana
Henry Lockhart
James Hay
Social of Epworth League
Miss Thatcher
Miss Richards Catharine Kernistp
Harry H. Baker
MR. Walter
University
Star Route
Newsy
Whit, Va
Meade Church
Evening Star
Southern
Mr. Hansbrough
Fred. H. Hable
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