Old Tammany Elects Officers in Fire Company Meeting
In a Friendship fire company meeting about 90 members attended. Elected officers include Hunter B. Grimm as successor, with a slate of lieutenants, secretary Edward Carper, treasurer George Kurtz, chaplain Rev Northen, and other posts. They planned a tombstone at Mount Hebron for James Hoy and endorsed bazar commitments with Sarah Zane and Southern Haag. A committee reviewed purchasing an automobile hose carriage. The ladies’ bazar organizers meet tonight for plans, with ten nights scheduled starting February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antion
Hunter B. Grimm
William .M. Sumption
Millard J. Yost
James. Taylor
Taylor Jones
Edward T. Carper
George W. Kurtz
B. H. Northen
Sureron
W.A. Bell
Julian ¥. Ward
Thomas Spellman
Edward Speillman
Walter Barnett
Mahlon Jackson
Lee Boxwell
Boseman
Fred. L. Grim
Harmon ‘Paylor
Howard Ferguson
Marcellus Anderson
Howard Jones
John
H. Lannis
J. P. Haddox
James M. Haymaker
J. B. Correll
Adam Forney
Mount Hebron
James’ Hoy
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Souther Haag
Mr Ashby Conner Reported Dying In Maryland
News reached Winchester that Mr Ashby P Conner native of Winchester was dying at his home in Hagerstown Maryland where he had long been active in business. He was son of the late Patrick Conner and had many friends in Winchester. Mrs Correll and Misses Bertie and Emma Conner, sisters of Mr Conner, left for Hagerstown. A later message said death was momentarily expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Ashby P. Conner
Hagerstown
Conner
Patrick Conner
J. E. ‘Correll
Bertie
Emma Conner
Correll
Thomas Jefferson Performs In Rip Van Winkle at Auditorium
Theatregoers pack Winchester to see Thomas Jefferson son of Joseph Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle at the Auditorium tonight. He and his company arrived from Staunton this morning after delighting a large audience there last night. This marks his second Winchester appearance in the famous play, with prior annual runs two winters ago. Jefferson is quartered at the Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
Mr. Jefferson
Staunton
Winchester
Aoan Winkle
Lay
Jefferson
Byrd and Ward Head to Richmond for Legislature
Richard E. B. Byrd from Winchester and Frederick County leaves at 9.20 AM for Richmond where he will seek the Speakership at a caucus next Tuesday night and be nominated likely unanimously. State Senator Robert M. Ward will also travel to Richmond for the opening of the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard EB. Byrd
Virginia House of Delegates
Winchester
Frederick County
Baltimore and Ohio
Richmond
Byrd
House of Delegates
Robert M. ‘Ward
Frederick
Shenandoah
Senate
Ward
Virginia
Rev Dr D J Stafford Dies In Washington
Special to The Star reports the death of Rev Dr D J Stafford pastor of St Patrick’s Church Washington after surgery for cirrhosis of the liver. He was considered one of the world’s eminent Roman Catholic divines and was widely known across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
D. J. Stafford
St. Patrick's Church
Election of Officers Tonight at Sarah Zone and Rouss Fire Companies
The annual meetings of the Sarah Zone and the Charley Rouss fire companies are set for this evening to elect officers. Capt. Robert L. Gray leads the Sarah Zone and Capt. Harry L. Stouffer heads the Rouss company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zone
Charley Rouss
Robert L. Gray
Sarah Zane
Harry L. Stouffer
Rouss Company
Local Resident Jack Anderson Visits Family in City
Mr. Jack Anderson, once a city resident now living in Ohio for eight years, visits his sister Mrs. McCormick on North Main Street. The reunion is a great surprise to his relatives. Also visiting were Roy G. Mitchell of Boyce Clarke County and A B Haslan of New York City, who spent yesterday with friends in Rosney Clarke County on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Ohio
McCormick
North Main Street
Mr. Anderson
Prise
Messrs
Roy G. Mitchell
Boyce
Clarke County
A.B. Haslan
New York City
Rosney
Flag Raising At Little Mountain Public School
About 300 people gathered at Little Mountain Public School for a flag raising ceremony. The 59 foot pole was raised at 1 45 pm under William Marple’s direction, then students performed songs and essays before Supt. M M Lynch spoke on education and national symbols. The flag flew for the first time as the audience thanked contributors and returned home pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genar Grove
Yas’ Jen
Little Mountain
William Marple
Ernest ‘Shade
America
Pearl Fries
The
Pilgrims
Eva
M. M. Lynch
Lynch
Homer Harlee
Finanial
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
Little Mountain School
Marple
Captain Harmer Nearing Death in Winchester
Captain John Harmer a famed Winchester figure and ex Confederate soldier lies critically ill at his Monmouth Street home. Paralyzed for three years his death is anticipated at any hour as friends and neighbors await word.
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John Harmer
Winchester
Monmouth Street
Captain Harmer
Rink Admission Notice With Skate Details
Notice about morning rink sessions with skates priced at 150 and 1 percent admission for gentlemen while ladies enter free. Instructors attend. beginners race Saturday night. Advertisement hints at session timing and entry terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADV
Sam McCue’s body exhumed amid murder tale in 19th century county
A rumor-laden report describes the exhumation of Sam McCue’s body from a Waynesboro area cemetery after notes of his alleged murder of his wife last September. Workers crushed the coffin head and exposed the face as they hauled the remains toward Charlottesville, then reburied beside his wife. The episode, blamed on avoiding notoriety, occurred on an unlucky Friday the 13th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
McCue
J. Samuel McCue
Brooksville
Waynesboro
Charlottesville
Holiday Dance at White Post Draws Local Youth
A January 2 dance at Meade in White Post drew a happy crowd of young people. Attendees included Mrs. John Bowie, Mrs. R. S. Bryarly, Mrs. P. W. Bowers, Flora Castleman, Jessie Cristman, Hallie Cristman, Mamie Dearmont, Anna Green, Evelyn McDonald, Virginia Kitchen, Eliza Meade, Jennie Meade, Louise Meade, Rosalie Meade, Vivian Meade, and others. Joining were Baker, William Chamblin, John Bowie, P. W. Bowers, Dr C. O. Dearmont, William Dearmont, Charlie Reynolds, Robert Green, Willis Green, Wilbur Gaunt, Ernest Kitchen, Pratt, Wilbur Meade, Ernest Meade, Thomson Sowers, Dr. Murray Stuart, and Ernest Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Post
Meade
John Bowie
R. S. Bryarly
P. W. Bowers
Flora -Castleman
Jessie and
Hallie Cristman
Mamie Dearmont
Anna—Green
Evelyn McDonald
Land sale and resort plans near Stanesville
Mr John B Chapman of this city sold five acres of mountain land near Stanesville Hampshire county West Virginia to a Cincinnati lady for 100 dollars per acre. He intends to build a hotel and a summer resort there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Chapman
Hampshire County
Stanesville
Cincinnati
Heir division planned for Hedges fortune worth 40 million
The Star cites Wheeling sources that the Hedges estate heirs plan immediate division of about 40 million dollars in cash and land across Great Britain. Miss Lillian Talbott of Charles Town and Miss Anna Humes of the Government Printing Office are named beneficiaries with others to receive portions as the nine direct heirs and their children await conversion of the estate to cash as required by the grandfather's will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Great Britain
Lillian
H. T. Talbott
Charles Town
Jefferson County
Aka
Talbott
Europe
Tucker Announces Gubernatorial Candidacy in Virginia
Hon. Harry St. George Tucker confirmed his race for governor in Staunton where he was born and raised. He emphasized a statewide high school program and pledged to campaign across Virginia from Staunton and other key cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry St. George Tucker
Staunton
Virginia
Tucker
Ticker
R. Tucker
Ledat
Wade
Emma Funkhouser Dies in Roanoke Virginia
Relatives in Winchester learn of Emma Funkhouser death in Roanoke Virginia. She was 4 and previously Miss Brown, member of the Christian Church, noted for charitable acts. Survived by husband John H Funkhouser two sons Luther and Milton three daughters Alto Florence Dora siblings and inlaws. Funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Emma Funkhouser
Roanoke
Christian Church of
John H. Funkhouser
Luther G. Funkhouser
Milton B. Funkhouser
Washington
Misses Alto
Florence
Dora Funkhouser
Albert Cr. Brown
W. Scott Brown
James Ft. Taylor
Grimes
Cornelius
ME Gaura Ritter
James Howard
Weather Report for Virginia
Fair conditions expected in Virginia tonight and into Saturday. No precipitation or major weather events anticipated. Winds light to moderate with comfortable temperatures across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Who Winked at the Soldier at the Palace Tonight
A historic theater notice reports a performance titled Who Winked at the Soldier? showing at the Palace tonight with local audiences invited to attend.
Thomas Jefferson Arrives for Staunton Engagement
Thomas Jefferson arrives in Staunton for a performance tour. He travels with a 60 foot scenery car and another car carrying his company. The engagement is slated for the night at the theater.
Miss McVicar Visits Weston Relative in West Virginia
Miss Kate McVicar of Wine visits at the home of her niece Frank Stimp in Radford Virginia. She has been with Mr and Mrs F M TB son at Berryville then went to Weston West Virginia cited to Judge Henry Brannon of the West Virginia Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVicar
Weston
Kate McVicar
Frank Stimp
Radford
F. M
Berryville
W. Va
Henry Brion
West Virginia
Brannon
Preparatory Holy Communion Service At Presby Church
Preparatory services to be held tonight at Presby Church are described as preparatory Holy Communion to be administered next Sunday. Rev JH Lacy will deliver a sermon and conduct the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbey
T Tor
JH. Lacy
Era
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OLD Tammany
Captain Grim
Mr. Ashby Conner
Senator Ward
Powers
Frankfort
Caleb Powers
Chary
Goebel
Gen
Meem
Jan
General Meem
Stonewall” Jackson
Little MT. School
Supt Lynch
Mr. Narloo
Sam. M’cue
Lillian Talbott
Ft. Loudoun Seminary
MR. Tucker
Valley of VI
Norfolk
Irs
Funkhouser
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