Captain Harmer Dies. Winchester Leader Was Civil War Veteran
Captain John R. Harmer, a native of Winchester and veteran of the Civil War, died at his home 122 West Monmouth Street after years of paralysis and complications. He led the Union Fire Company and was a prominent local businessman before retiring in 1905. Funeral services are set for Monday at 3 o'clock at his residence, with interment to follow under the care of local pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Harmer
Win‘chester
West Monmouth
Captain Harmer
John Harter
Marion Harmer
Winchester
Wincheser
Winchester Fire Department
Old Union Fire Company
Charley Rousé Company
Harmer
Thirty-ninth
Virginia Infantry
Stonewall
Albin
Monmouth Street
Henry M. White
Opeation Memorial ‘Presbyterian Church
Kernstown
County
J.H. , Vaytor
Presbyterian Church
Charley Rouss Fire Company Elects Officers for Year
At the annual meeting Charley Rouss Fire Company re elected most officers. John Seal Jr. replaces Richard H. Griffith Jr. as secretary. New officers include President Harry C. Stouffer and chiefs Malcolm Anderson and Edward Ritter. Treasurer Theodore Kinzel reported solid finances and a new automobile hose wagon nears commissioning after tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Richard H. Griffith
John Seal, Jr
Harry C. Stouffer
J. P. Sartelle
Walter Huntsberry
W. Alexander Baker
Philip Williams
Theodore Y. Kinzel
J. H. Lacy
The
Presbyterian Church
William §. Love
Boseman
Malcolm Anderson
Edward Ritter
B. Brook Baker
Harry Markell
John F. Kremer
C. E. Huntsberry
W. D. Sloat
Charles W. Houck
H. W. Clowe
Friendship Fire Company
Sarah Zane Fire Company
South End Hose Company
Martinsburg Manager Sues Over Tonkin Release Fee
Col James F Thompson manager of Martinsburg baseball club sues Washington American League club for 500 dollars the purchase price for the release of pitcher Tonkin. Attorney Simms represents Thompson in the case as Cantillon had previously paid 500 for Kay and now refuses Tonkin’s fee. Tonkin played for Des Moines owned by Cantillon after release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Thompson
Martinsburg Baseball Club
Washington
Attorney Simms
Colonel Thompson
Washington American League Baseball Club
Tonkin
Martinsburg
Cantillion
Kay
Des Moines
Cantillon
Byrd Photograph Praises as Next Speaker of Virginia House
The Washington Post features Hon. Richard B. Byrd in a prominent photo as the expected next Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. He holds a strong caucus majority pledge.
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Washington Post
Richard B. Byrd
Virginia House of Delegates
Byrd
Beginners' Race Tonight at the Rink
A humorous event titled Beginners' Race is set for tonight at the rink with entrants who have never skated before. Admission is 10 cents and children may attend at a reduced rate.
Funeral Planned for Captain Harmer at Mount Hebron Cemetery
Captain Harmer will be buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery with attendance by the Charley Rouss Fire Company and the General Turner Ashby Camp of Confederate Veterans. His wife predeceased him, and surviving relatives include his son and daughter, a brother Edgar R. Harmer of Winchester, and sister Mrs. John H. Cummings of Syracuse.
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Mount Hebron
Harmer
Charley Rouss Fire
Turner Ashby
Captain Harmer
Edgar R. Harmer
Winchester
John H. “Cummings
Syracuse
Jefferson Performs Rip Van Winkie At The Auditorium
Thomas Jefferson revived Rip Van Winkle to favorable notices at the Auditorium last night. Critics noted he matches his father Joseph Jefferson in many respects and praised supporting players Pearl Eagan Helen McMahon Rosa Rand Walter Colligan in strong performances.
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Thomas’ Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
Mr. Jefferson
Pearl Eagan
Helen McMahon
Heinrich
Meenie
Rosa Rand
Gretchen
Rip
Walter Colligan
Derrick von Beekman
Novel Book For Marriage Licenses Novel Book For Marriage Licenses
County Clerk Phil H. Gold began the new year with a new marriage license register replacing a half century old volume. The first license issued was to William E. Burner of Shenandoah County and Bertie E. Boyd of Berkeley County, with parents named. The new register features an index that conceals names unless the applicant is known.
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Phil. H. Gold
Bertie E. Boyd
Berkeley County
D. J. Boyd
Frederick County
Jackson Chosen As Captain Of Hook and Ladder Company
The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company held its annual meeting on West Water Street last night and elected A. H. Jackson as captain replacing H B McCormack. New officers include Dr Grubba as first lieutenant Clyde A Sale as second lieutenant Lewis Pearson secretary J C Fries recorder Ernest Carper surgeon Dr We McGuire. The company is in good financial condition with new uniforms and a truck.
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Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
West Water Street
A. H. Jackson
HB. McCormac
Leutenant
Dr. Grubba
Clyde A. Sale
Lewis Pearson
J.C. Fries
Ernest Carper
We Ps -McGuire
Jackson
Campbell Family Visit Noted in City
Mr. John P. Campbell of Baltimore spending several days with his mother Mrs. Mary B. Campbell in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Campbell
Baltimore
Mary B. Campbell
Obituary: Mr. Ashby P. Conner Dies in Hagerstown
Mr. Ashby P. Conner of Hagerstown Maryland dies at 46 from pneumonia after a week in bed. He was a longtime Hagerstown merchant and real estate promoter, married in 1887 to G Addie Nicodemus and survived by three children Catherine Edwin and Ashby P. Conner. Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery Sunday at 2 30 with services by Rev A Boyle.
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Hagerstown
Ashby
Conner
Winchester
J. Edward Correll
Birdie
Emma Cowper
Theodore Conner
Harpers Ferry
W. ‘Va
F. Croft
Antietam House
Hamilton Hotel
J. W. Cook
Croft
Cook
Hamilton
Citizens’ Developing Company
Highfield
Blue Ridge Summit
Windsor Knitting Company
Hoffman, Conner, Smith & Company
E People
G. Addie Nicodemus
John JL. Nicodemus
Catherine
Edwin
Ashby P
Presbyterian, Church
Royal Arcanium
A. Boyle
Rose Hill
J. “August Grove
J. B. Stonebraker
W. W. Howard
Palmer * Tennant
Meredith
H. Foreman
Statter
Waynesboro
Virginia Weather Tonight A Rain Then Clearing Cold Snap
Virginia forecast calls for rain tonight, a mix of rain and snow later, followed by clearing skies and a colder air mass. Temperatures drop as winds shift, bringing a sharp end to unsettled weather.
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Virginia
Old Officers at Sarah Zane's Helm
A large turnout attended Sarah Zane Fire Company’s annual meeting. Incumbent officers were reelected, including Capt. Robt. Gray and Lt. Fred Goss. The bazar committee announced plans for a January 28 to February 11 event with solicitors at work. The treasurer reported expenses of $796.26 and a stalled balance as the roll was revised and six names dropped.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Robt
Gray
Fred Goss
C. Lee Barr
Onie Brown
Harry H. Willis
Clifton M. Hodgson
William T. Barr
John O’rear
Boseman
Bernard Sullivan
John W.darlington
S. P. Latane
W. A. Coyner
Charles Grove
Friendship
South End Hose Company
South End Bazar
Wight
Friendship Ladies Plan Bazaar and Oyster Supper
The Friendship Fire Company ladies held their first meeting to organize a bazar and oyster supper. Officers elected include President Mrs Lewis Lege and Vice Presidents Mrs James M Haymaker and Mrs Sophia Seabright. Secretary Miss Julia Forney. Table chairs are named with several volunteers. A second meeting is set for Friday January 10 at 8 o'clock to report committees and conduct business.
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Friendship Fire Company
East Cork Street
Lewis Lege
James M. Haymaker
Sophia Seabright
Julia Forney
Katie Forney
Clarence
Hugh Grim
Anovon Boswell
Eligabeth Lillis
Sadie KH. Heflin
Lelia Mason
Lizzie Anderson
Lee Boxwell
Mra. Boyer
Ladiees
Demurrer Sustained in Powhatay Lime Case
Judge TW Harrison in Woodstock Circuit Court again sustains the demurrer of attorneys O Pinherty and Fulton to the amended declaration of Walton and Walton in the suit of Mayor PeRare versus the Powhatay Lime Company.
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TW. Harrison
Woodstock
O'Pinherty & Fulton
Walton
George H. Carter Improves After Sickness at Home
George H. Carter a traveling salesman for Frick Company has been ill since before Christmas at his West Clifford Street home His friends report gradual improvement and urge patience as he recovers.
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George H. Carter
Frick Company
West Clifford Street
Clarke County History Shines in Old Chapel Narrative
A Clarke County feature celebrates the Old Chapel and its surrounding historic sites. It lauds Berryville and Bluemont, noting ancestral families like Pages and Claggets, and highlights the region as a cradle of statesmen, soldiers, and novelists amid Virginia’s Blue Ridge heritage.
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Berryville
Bear County
Clarke
Daniel Ae
Ee Erick County
Company Ee
Blue Ridge
Bluemont
Virginia
Pages
Clagetts
Taylors
Smiths
Micks
Whitings
Burwells
Lewis
Audley
Pagebrook
Carter ‘Hall
John Hsten Cooke
Brother
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Speaker Byrd
MR. Jefferson AS
Rip van Winkle
Auditovium
MR. Conner
Weather Report
Sarah Zane
Robt. L. Gray
Demurrer
Clarke County
Nemo
Westminster
Old Chapel
Cem
Ville
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