Wedded in Hagerstown finalizes Capon Bridge romance
Lula Sirbaugh of the county and Joseph E. Shanholtz of near here elope to Hagerstown where Deputy Clerk Burkhart grants a license and Rev. J. T. Hennicke ties the knot at the Hotel Central. Shanholtz, previously injured in Winchester, fully recovers to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caron Briper
W. Va
Hagerstown
Capon Bridge
Lula Sirbaugh
Joseph E. Shanholtz
Norfolk and Western Railroad
George F. Burkhart
Hotel Central
J. T.hennicke
St.Matthew’s German Lutheran Church
Shanholtz
Winchester
Mutual Farmers Plan Institute in City
At a meeting of the Mutual Farmer's Club at Daniel T. Wood's residence a committee including H. S. Lupton Lewis Pidgeon and N W Solenberger was formed to arrange a Farmers Institute in this city likely during the first week of March. C E Clevenger presided and Lewis Pidgeon was secretary with about ten farmers present. Ladies will participate and the event is expected to surpass previous institutes. The committee will reconvene Saturday the 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Farmer’s Club
Daniel T. Wood
H. S. Lupton
Lewis Pidgeon
N.W. Solenberger
Hugh Lupton
East Water Street
C. E. Clevenger
Forty One New Lambs Headline Claim by M J Hardesty
Mr. M. J. Hardesty of Lenore reports he has 41 lambs this year claiming to lead competitors in flock size. The county man asserts his herd exceeds rivals as lamb numbers rise with seasonal gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Hardesty
Lenore
Lambs
Ex-Congressman Colson Kills Three in Capitol Hotel Lobby
Ex Congress man David G Colson of Kentucky shot and killed Lieut Ethelbert Scott Luther Dempree and Charles Julian in the Capitol Hotel lobby at Frankfort after a quarrel from last spring when Scott shot Colson. Dempree and Julian died from stray bullets. Guest William Dandridge of Winchester, now resident of Frankfort, is a noted local businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Colson
Kentucky
Ethelbert Scott
Luther Dempree
Charles Julian
Capitol Hotel
Frankfort
Scott
Colson
Dempree
Julian
Wm. Dandridge
Winchester
Capital Hotel
Dandridge
Rouss City Hall Plans Reviewed by Building Commission
Architect F H Jackson arrives with working plans and specifications for the new Rouss City Hall. The Building Commission in Secretary Correll's office will discuss bid advertisement, bond amounts, and final arrangements. The project is praised as a splendid structure that Winchester should take pride in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Jackson
Washington
Rouss City Hall
Building Commission
Correll
Winchester
Death of a Prominent Citizen in Amblersville Va
Mr. W. Scott Sherman died at his home near Amblersville Va this morning about 6 o clock aged 45 after a ten day illness He is survived by a widow daughter of the late John Whis sop and five children Holmes Strother Clayton Martha and Mary Born and raised in the Macedonia neighborhood he had taught near Chamberlyville No funeral arrangements have been made at this writing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambersville
W. Scott Sherman
Here
John Whissop
Holmes
Strother
Clayton
Martha
Mary
Sherman
Macedonia
Chamberlyville
East Virginia gentlemen scout Winchester for ice plant site
A party from East Virginia, led by H. H. Baker, toured Winchester today viewing business advantages. Notable visitors included J. E. Gleason of Charlottesville, T. F. Elliott of Fluvana, and J. L. Waters. Rumor says they consider locating a large ice plant in Winchester, though authorities cite Southern Railroad interest as tentative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Virginia
H. H. Baker
Winchester
Messrs
J. E. Gleason
Charlottesville
T. F. Elliott
Fluvana
J. L. Waters
Southern Railroad
Junior Orchestra under Prof. Homer to play at Lee anniversary
The Junior Orchestra will perform Friday evening at the Lee anniversary under Prof. Harry Homer Winchester's leading violinist. Homer, a thorough musician, continues the good work begun by Prof. Thos Beardsworth now in Staunton. He also directs the Senior Orchestra and formerly led the Friendship Band to high musical excellence in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Harry Homer
Winchester
Homer
Thos. Beardsworth
Staunton
Old Friendship Band
Virginia
Peach Crop Outlook Hinges on Winter Frosts
A Stak man reports a prominent fruit grower sees a splendid peach crop likely if trees avoid further winter freezes. He dismisses rumors of widespread bud frost failure as false, noting favorable indicators for the season ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stak
Potter family visit to Winchester and Virginia
Mrs. C. L. Potter and daughter Gertrude of Hedgesville West Virginia spent the past week visiting friends at Winchester and other points in Virginia, according to a Martinsburg Statesman correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedgesville
W. V
Martinsburg Statesman
C. L. Potter
Gertrude
Potter
Winchester
Virginia
Lease Offer for Opera House Invites City Council Action
The Star reports Nixon and Zimmerman hold an option to lease the new opera house for 1000 dollars annually. Skeptics questioned the amount, but the firm’s success running theatres in major cities supports their plan. The council is expected to consider accepting the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Nixon
Zimmerman
Railroad worker visits Shawnee Tribe members
Mr. R. W. Hawkins of Isruns wick Maryland visited Shawnee Tribe No. 2 I. O. R. M. last night. He is a passenger brakeman on the Valley Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and a member of Delaware Tribe No. 43 Imp. O. R. M. of Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Hawkins
Isrunswick
Hawkins
Valley
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Brunswick
Prominent Citizens Summoned in Woodstock Railways Case
Witnesses including notable citizens and businessmen are summoned to appear before Judge Harrison in Woodstock next Tuesday to testify on the disputed connection between the Southern and Baltimore and Ohio Railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Woodstock
Southern
Baltimore and Ohio
Maryland Legislature Eyes Mason and Dixon Boundary Restoring Line
Dr. Clark reports to the Maryland Legislature that the Mason and Dixon line runs about 200 miles from the Delaware border to the tri corner of Maryland West Virginia and Pennsylvania. He notes monuments once set every five miles were displaced or removed by relic hunters and that Pennsylvania funded a 5000 dollar restoration bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Clark
Frederick News
Delaware
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Mason and Dixon
Cecil
Harford
Baltimore
Carroll
Frederick
Washington
Allegheny
Garrett
Blue Ridge Mountains
Washington County
Counties to Pay Misdemeanor Costs Says House Member
Hon. E. C. Jordan, a Richmond area delegate, backs a bill to shift misdemeanor costs from the state to the counties where trial occurs. He aimed to calendar the measure this week or next after failing last session, noting potential prior saving of about 300,000 dollars. The proposal would make taxpayers guardians of the treasury and reduce county debits driven by arrests and trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Jordan
House of Delegates
Richmond News
Jordan
Marge
Death of Mrs Sirbaugh Near Capon Bridge
Mrs George Sirbaugh of Capon Bridge West Virginia died at her home after a year long illness. She was 50 and survived by a husband and seven children including Mrs John M Barr of your city. Funeral at Fairview Church tomorrow at one o clock with Rev C M Simmons officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caron Briner
W. Va
George Sirbaugh
John M. Barr
Fairview Church
C. M. Simmons
Bone Mill Starts Up Near Lime Kilns
Grimm and Haymaker's bone mill begins operations in Shawnee Hollow near Oyler and Ebersole's lime kilns with Edward Rains berger serving as engineer. The small facility crushes sizable quantities of bone and shows profitable production.
Enterprising Printer Moves Into Vacated Hand Laundry Room
The Enterprise Printing Company has moved into the room recently vacated by the Hand Laundry on East Water Street and copied the entire building. Sumption has moved his laundry to 43 West Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Printing Company
East Water Street
M. Sumption
West Water Street
Cover Family Leaves for Philadelphia Today
Mr. L. A. Cover and family departed for Philadelphia this morning. Mr Gher and wife of Washington are visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Cover
Philadelphia
Washington
Regular Wednesday prayer meeting at Mrs Purcell home
The Reformed Church announces a Wednesday evening prayer meeting at Mrs Martha Purcell's residence this evening at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Reformed Church
Martha Purcell
Crowley, popular Dutch comedian, at House Hall tonight
Crowley, a popular Dutch comedian, headlines at House Hall tonight. The appearing entertainer is expected to perform a program of humor and country entertainment before an audience seeking light comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Fe Payer
House Hall
Pleasant Social at Wadesville Home
A January 2 gathering at Mr William C Dutterer near Wadesville featured dancing as the main attraction. Guests included Miss Marianna Bailey and her sister from Winchester. The party extended to dawn with neighbors departing to their homes, noted as a memorable social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Friendship Fire Company Bazaar and Oyster Supper planning
Last night a large gathering of ladies, who will assist with the Friendship Fire Company event, met at the engine house hall to discuss preparations. Attendance was strong and contributions have increased, signaling continued community support for the coming bazaar and oyster supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Epworth League Meeting at Market Street Church
The Epworth League of the Market Street M E Church held a well attended meeting last evening led by President George Eagle. Reports from department heads, Bible readings, and Bible riddles entertained attendees. Rev E Olin Eldridge spoke and Wash Seal elected treasurer to fill J E Shaffer’s unexpired Martinsburg ending term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Market St. M. E. Church
George Eagle
League
Eliza Diffenderfer
Viola Shiner
Vera Forney
E. Olin Eldridge
Wash Seal
J. E. Shaffer
Martinsburg
How One County Was Named Hampshire
Tradition says Lord Fairfax saw a drove of fine hogs near Winchester and learned they came from the mountains west of the town. He proposed naming a new county Hampshire after the English county for its hogs, and the name was applied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax
Winchester
Hampshire County
England
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We express deep gratitude to neighbors and friends for the heartfelt kindness shown during the sickness and death of our dear wife and mother. J. W. Guaize and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Guaize
Mr C W Langley of Brunswick in Win
Mr C W Langley of Brunswick is spending the day in Win. He is stopping at local hotels and visiting friends around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Langley
Brunswick
Win
Fourth Annual State Horticultural Society Meets in Staunton
The fourth annual convention of the State Horticultural Society convened in Staunton with President Samuel B. Woods presiding. Topics included home remedies for orchard pests and papers on plums, apples, and San Jose scale. Speakers from Albemarle, Blacksburg, and Crozet discussed insect control and future Virginia fruit industry prospects. Three cities bid to host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Horticultural Society
Staunton
Samuel B. Woods
Albemarle
A. H. Hamilton
M. L. McCue
San Jose
A. Cockwell
Manassas
Walter Whateley
Archbishop Whateley
Oxford
Crozet
W. B. Atwood
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Mr Avirett Wins After Fee Return in North Carolina Suit
Philip Williams Avirett, one of Governor Russell's attorneys in a case to annul the North Carolina Railway lease to the Southern, returned all fees and withdrew. His attorney sought 3100 dollars in fees and expenses, but the directors offered 750 dollars in cash as a compromise, to be paid immediately. Avirett, well known in Winchester, is related to R. Gray Williams and has practiced law here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Williams Avirett
Russell
North Carolina
North Carolina Railway
Southern
Railway
Road
Avirett
Winchester
R. Gray Williams
Miss Ott’s Madstone Listed in Winchester Tale
Miss Maggie A. Ott of Harrisonburg Virginia possesses what is claimed as a genuine madstone. The stone is said to extract poison from dog bite wounds preventing hydrophobia. The mudstone has been in her family for forty years and she rejected a $1,000 offer. Miss Ott is well known in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie A. Ott
Harrisonburg
Miss Ott
Winchester
Will Meet Monday Night With Union Band
The Union Band did not meet in full last night due to a misunderstanding in the announcement. A few members attended and ran through several selections. Next Tuesday evening the band will meet again and all members should be present for practice.
Deputy Clerk Taylor Arrested Over County Embezzlement Allegation
Deputy County Clerk Theodore F. Taylor of Henrico faces arrest on alleged embezzlement charges involving county funds. The investigation centers on misuse of county financial resources and possible improper handling of county accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore F. Taylor
Henrico
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Institute
Building Commission Meeting
Peach Crop Outlook
Opera House
Mason and Dixon Line
Mr. Jordan
Epworth
Horticultural Society
MR. Avirett
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