Wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio injures several travelers
T J Lindamood formerly a Winchester merchant now in McKeesport Pa narrowly escaped death in a Baltimore and Ohio wreck near Salisbury Junction on the Cumberland Valley line. E J Washburn, traveling with him, shared the peril. Prof Rudolph Leonhardt of Columbia University was jolted from his berth but unhurt enough to lecture that night. The derailed train carried more than 1 million dollars in cash, undamaged, destined to pay mill workers in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Lindamood
Winchester
McKeesport
Baltimore and Ohio
E. J. Washburn
Lindawood
Martinsburg
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Messrs
Lindawood and Washburn
New York
Pittsburg
Salisbury Junction
Sand Patch
Cumberland
Rudolph Leonhardt
Columbia University
Roosevelt
Mr. Thomas H. Sprint in Serious Condition at Home
The well known Winchester commission merchant Mr. Thomas H. Sprint of 321 South Main Street remains seriously ill after a period of sickness. He is described as suffering from a complication of diseases with little to no improvement observed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Sprint
Winchester Commission
South Main Street
Sprint
Remains of Eugene Blockley Rest in Winchester
The obituary notes Eugene Blockley died after a brief illness in Chambersburg. Funeral services were led by Rev. G I Bowers of Grace Lutheran Church, with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included T J Cooper and Lewis F Cooper. The daughter Mrs Kerr accompanied the body from Chambersburg to Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
P Pa. Took Kerr
Chambers
Luther Kremer
Main
Cecil Streets
G. I. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
T. J. Cooper
Capt
Lewis F. Cooper
Camillus Grimm
al. Green
John
Julian Davis
Blockley
Chambersville
Winchester
Kerr
Edward Aughinbaugh
Eugene Blockley
Lillian Kremer
Chambersburg
Bell Telephone Cuts Message Rate Between Winchester and Martinsburg
Bell Telephone reduces message rate between Winchester and Martinsburg from twenty to ten cents for three minutes. The new rate takes effect March 1. Citizens in both towns welcome the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone Company
Winchester
Martinsburg
Reformed Church Pen Mar Reunion Plans Ninth Annual Meet
The board of directors of the Reformed Church Pen Mar reunion met at the Colonial York Hotel in York Pennsylvania and arranged for the ninth annual reunion on the third Thursday in July. Rev B B Royer of Heidelberg Church York was chosen with Hon Filmore Maust of Carlisle as alternate. A special committee was tasked with the reunion program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Pen Mar
York
B. B. Royer
Heidelberg Church
Filmore Maust
Carlisle
Death notices for John Gilbert and Bishop Satterlee
John G Gilbert eldest son of the late Rev Dr D M Gilbert died Thursday night in a Philadelphia hospital after two years of treatment. He was born in Savannah and worked at Mechanics Bank Harrisburg before studying law. he lived in Winchester for several years. Right Rev Henry Yates Satterlee Protestant-Episcopal Bishop of Washington died at home on Saturday at age sixty five after a brief illness from pneumonia. He previously led Calvary Church New York. Continued on page 73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Gilbert
Winchester
Philadelphia
Henry Y. Satterlee
Washington
John G. Gilbert
Grace Lutheran Church
Charles Oe Bergner
Dauphin County
Gilbert
Bergba
Henry Yates Satterlee
D. D
Satterlee
Calvary Church
New York
Presbyterians Reopen South Main Church After Remodeling
Clergy led by Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy held morning and evening services in the newly rededicated South Main church now among Virginia Synod’s finest houses of worship. The interior gleamed with electric chandeliers and gas jets as the rebuilt house of the Word filled to capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
South Main “Street
Virginia Synod
Star
House of the Word
J. H. Lacy
George Shepard
Dakota Best
Ellen Boyd
Improving At the Hospital
Mrs. H. R. Orndorff, recently admitted to Memorial Hospital for treatment by Dr. W. P. McGuire, is reported to be improving rapidly and may leave soon. Mr. and Mrs. Orndorff arrived here planning to move to Richmond but will likely settle in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Orndorff
Memorial Hospital
W. P. McGuire
Orndorfft
Richmond
Winchester
James Cash er Sale Of Horses Cattle Hogs And Implements
Stock and implement sale announced for a farm west of Winchester near the Northwestern Grade on Wednesday. James Cash er offers horses cattle hogs and farming tools at public auction. Location details and items listed indicate a full farm equipment sale to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Casher
Winchester
Merchants offer liberal reductions at Faulkner’s Store
The crowd swarms S Main Street near the bridge as shoppers seize the chance to buy top quality merchandise at substantial cuts, responding to a real closing out sale announced by the former Faulkner store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Faulkner
S. Main Street
Aot
Public Sale at Winchester Farm Set for Feb 26
On my farm west of Winchester at 10 alm. T head horses and colts, 2 milch cows, 2 sows and pigs, 11 shoats, wagons, harness and farming implements. JAMES CATHER, Winchester. The Woodmen of the World invite guests and will meet in the lobby 8 to 8:20 then march to Friendship Hall. Mr A K Weaver, visiting from city, and Mr Robert Kremer, of Washington, visiting relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
James. Cather
Woodmen of the World
Will.mecet
Friendship Hall
Robert Krénier
Washington
Mrs
James Kremer
South Braddock Street
Choate Praises General Lee in Washington Birthday Oration
Joseph H Choate. distinguished lawyer and statesman. delivered an address at the University of Pennsylvania Academy of Music Philadelphia praising General Robert E Lee as America s greatest military genius and noble character urging a monument in front of the Capitol at Washington. The speech frames Lee as equal in praise to Washington and reflects northern admiration paired with southern reverence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Barton
Joseph H. Choate
Washington
University of Pennsylvania
Academy of Music
Philadelphia
Choate
South
Robert .E. Lee
Fien
Congress
Carload of trunks offered at greatly reduced price
Mr. I. H. Faulkner recently stocked a full carload of trunks and now, with no items withdrawn, offers the entire stock at sharp reductions. Messrs. Jones and Joliffe handle the sale to Winchester shoppers seeking bargains in trunks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Faulkner
Messrs
Jones & Joliffe
Winchester
Public Sale At James Cather Farm February 26
A public sale is planned for February 26 on the farm of James Cather in Pur of Winchester. The sale will include bur eaus in stock and farming implements.
Notice To Rink Stockholders Meeting Tonight
Notice to stockholders of the Mufal Rink Co. of an important meeting at the Elks Hall tonight at 8 o clock to transact business of importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rink
Mu+ ‘fal Rink Co
Elks Hall
Frosted Feet and Bunions Treated by Ti-Drug
Outlines a patent medicine claim for curing frosted feet bunions and chilblains with a ti drug stere formulation. The piece emphasizes quick relief and household use, listing testimonials and suggested doses for varying symptoms.
Athey Returns to Duty at Baltimore and Ohio Station
Mr. Joseph Athey, longtime janitor and special policeman at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad passenger station, has reported for duty after healing his hand injury from an axe accident. During his absence his duties were performed by Mr. Patrick Dunht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Athey
Joseph Athey
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Patrick Dunht
Masked Washington Birthday Skating Carnival Draws Big Crowd
A large crowd attended a Washington's birthday skating carnival on Saturday night with two sessions until midnight. Skaters and spectators wore elaborate costumes and judges chose winners by audience applause, awarding prizes including skates and admission tickets to both men and women. notable winners included Allen Gray in a Hebrew make up and Miss Withel Anderson taking the first ladies prize while Miss Reatha Shull and Arthur Shull named the George Washington couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Allen Gray
Harry Jack
Martin
Withel Anderson
Julia Haines
Miss Martin
Reatha Shull
Arthur Shull
George Washington
E. BE. Wingfield
W. H. Rudacille
Messrs
J. B. Spurrier
EB. B.sheets
H. J. Turtle
John Waggoner
Scott Grant
Prof. Cope
D. Mjo.swink
Mr Baker Seriously Ill In Washington Hotel
Mr. Baker Very’ Sick Mr Thomas R Baker clerk at the Hotel Evans confined to his room by illness. His condition is serious under the care of Dr William S Love. His home is in Washington and he is a native of Loudoun County Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R
Baker
Evans
William 8. Love
Washington
Loudoun County
Two Indictments by Grand Jury in Hardy County Court
The Hardy County Circuit Court at Moorefield returned two indictments. One targets John Wike for felony murder of George Walker. The other targets Albert Mcfea for felony charges. An additional indictment concerns raising a check from CC E Martins, increasing from 3.27 to 30.2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy County
Moorefield
John We Wike
George Walker
Albert Mcfea
CC. E. Martin's
Doctor George West Dies After Attending Patients
Gerrardstown West Virginia mourns Dr George S West 42 after he collapsed while attending five patients amid bitter cold and pneumonia threat His widow Mabel Carter mother and two sisters survive The funeral at the Presbyterian Church drew nearly all the town and he had built a wide practice across Berkeley County West Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Berkeley County
Westoa
Royster
Elis
Dr. West
Parsons
West Virginia
Presbyterian Church
New Parish House Dedicates In Christ Church Parish
A new parish building adjacent to Christ Episcopal Church was dedicated yesterday. Mrs. F. J. Tilford of Winchester funded the memorial to Harriet Milton Hammond a former communicant who died in New York City. Architect C R B Keferstein of Washington drew plans and Ward H and McKim Ditteender of the city oversaw construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Hammond
Mrs. Tilford
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Protestant Episcopal Church
F. 3. Titford
Winchester
Christ Church
Harriet Milton Hammond
New York City
W. D. Smith
Mount Hebron
Norvemeér
Keferstein
Washington
Messrs. Ward H
M¢éKim Dittéender
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. Wrecker
Mr. Sprint Seriously
Bell Telephone
John Gilbert
Presbyterians
New Church
Sual
Mr. “A. K. Weaver
James Cather
Aca
Mr. Baker
George West
Gerrardstown
George S. West
Robert Royster
Henry $. West
Turkey
W. Va
Mabel Carter
This County
Furtive
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