The Ducking Stool in Old Winchester
In Winchester’s history a ducking stool punished wives who spoke out, imported from England and used before the Revolution. The article follows the Jones family on a hill near Market Street and reflects on the stool’s cruelty, gender roles, and local legends as it traces the town’s early days.
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Old
Winchester
Europe
Shenandoah Valley
Blue Mountain
Spottswoode
Knights of the Horseshoe
Conrad
Market Street
Wiochs‘er
England
Jones
John Jones
Mrs. Jones
Arson Suspects Face Grand Jury in Frederick County
Seven accused in the Middletown arson and burglary case will appear before the Frederick county March term grand jury on Monday March 2. Suspects include ex Mayor David E Edmondson George Willey Ella Willey Lucy Maltester Thomas Willey and Albert Rhodes. The last is jailed here. R E Byrd prosecutes assisted by R T Barton. Holmes Boyd Jr represents the defense. About 50 witnesses are expected. A man named Henson linked to yesterday’s arrest is held as a witness. Authorities remain reticent.
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Middletown
Frederick County
Grand Jury
David E. Edmondson
George Willey
Ella Willey
Lucy Maltester
Thomas Willey
Albert Rhodes
Commonwealth
R. E. Byrd
R. T. Barton
Holmes Boyd, Jr
Henson
Virginia Soldier Seeks Comrades for Confederate Home
The friends of Comrade William Bailey of Company B, 31st Virginia Infantry, seek fellow veterans in Virginia to contact T. K. Cartmell, Clerk of Frederick County Court, to arrange Bailey's admission to the Confederate Home in Atlanta. Bailey now lives in Catoosa County, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bailey
31St Virginia Infantry
T. K. Cartmell
Frederick County
Bailey
Viginia
Catoosa County
Atlanta
Cartmell
Ladies Society Disbands After Memorial Hospital Aid Refusal
The Presbyterian churches of Winchester and Frederick county formed a Ladies Society to aid Memorial Hospital. The board declined the aid, prompting a firm rejection of the offer. At a recent meeting the group disbanded and the treasurer returned the contributed funds.
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Presbyterian Churches
Winchester
Frederick County
Memorial Hospital
Young Student Injured After Night Fall at Shenandoah Valley
Mr. F Myron Pyle a day student at Shenandoah Valley Academy was bringing several young ladies home from a Sigma Rho Delta literary society event when he tripped on a rock pile hidden by darkness. He suffered a severe knee cut and minor bruises.
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F. Myron Pyle
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Sigma Rho Delta Literetary Society
Mr. Pyle
Trained Nurses Depart Philadelphia for Colorado Health Climate
Winchester's Miss Louisa Clark sails Monday to accompany a lady seeking Colorado climate for health. Miss Patsy Berry, another trained nurse, has recovered from illness and returned to duties in Philadelphia after a stay in Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Clark
Philadelphia
Colorado
Patsy Berry
Atlantic City
Go to O. E. Seal for Steam and Hot Water Heating
Local plumbing outlet advertises services for steam and hot water heating and general plumbing with contact note for Wright's Lavery and mentions saving on services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Seal
Wright's
Lavery
Vermillion Inspector Struck by Sudden Mental Illness in Winchester
Longtime Winchester sanitary and police official W. H. Vermillion has suddenly become violently insane due to illness. A nurse assists his care as neighbors and friends, including Turner Ashby Camp members, hope for recovery. His wife is ill, and municipal mosquito regulations will resume March 15 with no new inspector appointed until Vermillion can return.
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W. H. Vermillion
Winchester
Vermillion
Barton
Mosquito Post
Turner Ashby
Gratchen
Suspects Rearrested in MiddletownArson Case
Ex mayor David EB Emondson and Mrs Lucy Maltester were rearrested in Middletown and taken to Winchester. The reason remains unclear though authorities suspect new evidence or flight risk. A telegram from Justice William Davison directed officials to expect prisoners on a freight train, but they arrived by other means and were jailed that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
David EB
Emondson
Lucy Maltester
Winchester
William Davison
R. E. Byrd
Colored Musician Mash Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
The veteran violinist John Mash, leader of the Mash Orchestra and the best known colored fiddler locally, was taken into custody by Sergeant Taylor and Officer McCartney for disorderly conduct. He resisted arrest, was restrained with handcuffs, and jailed for ten days in default of a $2.50 fine plus costs.
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Arkansaw
John Mash
Mash
Taylor
McCartney
Colored Man To Be Buried Monday In Frederick County
The remains of John W. Tokes colored man who died in New York Thursday reached here today and were met by Funeral Directors Funk Ray. They were taken to the mother’s home at Opequon Frederick county. The funeral will be Monday at 11 am with interment at Locust Grove cemetery Stephens City at 2 pm Rev B J Layton officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Tokes
New York
Funk & Ray
Opequon
Frederick County
Locust Grove Cemetery
Stephens City
B. J. Layton
Saw-Mill Swept Away By Flood
Heavy rains sent Hogue Creek over its banks causing property damage. The saw-mill owned by James Pelter was swept away along with about 50,000 feet of lumber. Pelter was summoned home by telegram after the loss was reported.
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Hogue Creek
James Pelter
Pelter
Frightened Horses Cause Excitement on Main Street
Two teams of excited horses disrupted Main Street today. The first team driven by Mr. Worthey, agent for D. R. Eskey, bolted but was checked by the driver with no damage. Later, Dr. T Yardly Brown of Kernstown saw a team frightened and whirl around in front of Faulkner's store. both horses fell and were stood up after some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Mr. Worthey
D. R. Eskey
Circumstantial Evidence at The Auditorium
Madam Januschek, famed actress, headlines James M. Martin's Circumstantial Evidence to be staged at The Auditorium on Tuesday March 3. The production promises broad emotion with roles from Ruth Castle to an innocent man convicted on circumstantial proof and features diverse character types. Tickets priced 35 and 50 cents are on sale at Hable's Store.
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Madam Januschek
James M. Martin
Mr. Martin
Ruth Castle
Arthur
Hable’s
Pretty Girl Visitor Attends Woodstock Minstrel Show
Miss Courtney Davis of Woodstock Va the daughter of Postmaster Davis of Weodatook was among witnesses at the local minstrel production in The Auditorium last night and is today the guest of Miss Emily Conner on South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney Davis
Woodstock
Emily Conner
South Main Street
Miss Davis
Postmaster Davis
Weodatook
W Latimer Small Dies in York Pa Wealthy York Figure
W Latimer Small, senior partner of P A and S Small in York, died after a prolonged illness in York Pa. He was a leading industrialist and charity supporter dating back to 1862. Survived by a widow Kate Riely and children in York and Baltimore, with a broad legacy in banking, mills, railroads, and local institutions.
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York
Germany
George Small
W. Latimer Small
Philip
Samuel
P. A. &S. Small
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Union
Samuel Small
York Collegiate Institution
George
York and Peach Bottom
Maryland and Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Harrisburg
Western Maryland
Small
Colonial
First National Bank
York National Bank
York Gas Company
York Water Company
York Hospital
York County Academy
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Teachers Institute Postponed Again in Frederick County
Rainy weather and poor county roads forced an adjournment of the Teachers Institute of Frederick County and Winchester. President Maurice M. Lynch postponed the session to Saturday March 28 with the same program to be presented.
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Maurice M. Lynch
Teachers’ Institute
Frederick County
Winchester
Star
Old Court House
Lynch
Eustis Purchases Oatlands Estate Begins Improvements
Mr. W. C. Eustis, grandson of the late W. H. Corcoran of Washington, has bought the Oatlands estate near Leesburg from Stilson Hutchins. He is making extensive improvements to the property.
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W. C. Eustis
W. H. Corcoran
Washington
Oatlands Estate
Leesburg
Stilson Hutchins
Debaters and Declaimers Shine at Shenandoah Academy
The Sigma Rho Delta Literary Society of Shenandoah Valley Academy held a monthly public entertainment in The Auditorium despite bad weather. Debaters Frederick Laine and Robert Spates argued for immigration restriction. MacPherson Laws and Richard Larrick argued against it. Judges M. Page Andrews, W. R. Kemper, and Frank G. Walter ruled in favor of the affirmative. The Sigma Rhoer club paper was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Rho Delta Literary Society
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Mesars
D. Reardon
Walter Myers
Hanna
United States
Messrs
Frederick Laine
Robert Spates
MacPherson Laws
Richard Larrick
M. Page Andrews
W. R. Kemper
Frank G. Walter
Sigma Rhoer
Nelson dies in Alabama at 74. Staunton native obituary
William J. Nelson, 74, died in Florence Alabama after leaving Staunton in 1889 to practice law. He was native of Staunton and father of R. E. R. Nelson and six other children including Mrs. E. S. Sublett in Winchester. Remains brought to Staunton for interment. survived by widow and six children.
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William J. Nelson
Florence
Ala
Staunton
R. E. R. Nelson
Nelson
Alabama
E. 8. Sublett
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester
K. N. Trout
W. J. Nelson
Petersburg
A. M. Nelson
Roanoke
Charles F. Nelson
February Meeting of Shenandoah Valley Fair Directors
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society held its February board meeting in the city with 8 M Chiles presiding in President Chamblin’s absence. Premium revisions and speech trial superintendents were set. several county reps were named as superintendents and a clerk of the course was chosen. Future meetings now at 2 o clock, next set for Saturday March 28.
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Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Rouss Avenue
T. K. Chamblin
8. M. Chiles
Messrs. Thos
P. Spates
Julian W. Baker
Frederick County
W. W. Bowles
Clarke County
Frank J. Manning
Jefferson County
W. Va
Arthur S. Wright
Mrs Fries Buried In Mount Hebron
The funeral of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Fries widow of Josiah Fries occurred this afternoon at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South with Rev Charles D Bulla and Rev S D Skelton officiating. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Mary Elizabeth Fries
Josiah Fries
Tux Star
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South
Fries
Chas. D. Bulla
S. D. Skelton
United Brethren Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Condition of Mr Augustine J Smith Unchanged
The condition of Mr Augustine J Smith who was paralyzed about two weeks ago at the home of his son Dr W M Smith in Alexandria Virginia remains unchanged. Mr Smith is a native of Winchester and a brother of Prof A M Smith formerly of this city.
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Augustine J. Smith
W. M. Smith
Alexandria
Mr. Smith
Winchester
Prof
A. M. Smith
City
Minstrels Triumph Charley Rouss Friendship Fire Benefit
The Consolidated Minstrel Company gave a brilliant program at The Auditorium Winchester to benefit Charley Rouss and Friendship Fire Companies. Despite heavy rain the crowd filled the hall, with notable performances including Joseph W. Leafe as middle man and a strong orchestra under J Madison Spurr.
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Texas
Winchester Dramatic Company
Consolidated Minstrel Company
Charley Rouss and
Friendship Fire Companies
Winchester
City Hall
Joseph W. Leafe
J. Madison Spurr
Miller Jenkins
George H. Kinzel
Harry Markell
Harry Thatcher
The
Bones
Edward Spellman
Stanley Summers
Tambos
Cven
William M. Calvert
Randolph T. McGuire
Witmark
Clarence Hensell
Circle-Men
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Vale
Virginia
Ladies’ Society
MR. Vermillion
Edmondson
Mrs. Maltester
Tus
Brax
Kate Riely
Mr. Nelson
Mrs. Fries
Mount Hebron
Charley Rouss
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