Handley Library Site Bought After Council Ratifies
The Handley Board of Trustees unanimously decided to purchase the Mesmer property at Braddock and Piccadilly streets for the Handley Memorial Library after securing a 4000 option. The council ratified the purchase in session, with Major Holmes Conrad leading the report and action.
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Handley Memorial Library
Handley Board of Trustees
Mesmer
Beaddock and
Piccadilly Streets
Handley Board
Rouss City Hall
Holmes Conrad
John W. Rica
Messrs
M. M. Lynch
H. Hansbrough
W. S. Love
George W. Kurtz
IT. J Cooper
C. M. Gibbons
Albert Baker
John W. Rice
HH. D. Fuller
W.S. Love
S. H. Hansough
Handly Trustees
Braddock and
Conrad
John Handly
Common Council
Temperance Union Meeti ng Changes Summer Time
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds its regular meeting Thursday morning July 3 at 9 30. Members are asked to attend. note the time change for the summer. Full attendance requested.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Glassware Free Giveaway Noted in Local Ad
A short item notes a free glassware giveaway connected to a local event. The brief mentions a group or shop initials Bb Gold and a person described as man. Details are sparse but indicate promotional free glassware at a community venue.
Military Secured Quarters for Braunton Militia
The Entertainment Committee secured the Glaize Building for militia quarters. The rooms, located on Market Street and Fairfax Avenue near A & E Edmondson Winchester, are described as well adapted for use.
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Glaize
City Council elects officials for coming year
The council chose new and returning officers for the year, including James H. McCauley as engineer at the pumping station and John A. Henry and Wash Murnan reappointed as street cleaners. Police and janitorial posts received multiple candidates with McCauley, Hillyard, and Brigomer among those chosen. Parish physician Dr. Miller and City Solicitor John Steck were also elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
Thos. Spellman
James Baecher
James H. McCauley
John Barnett
Barnett
McCauley
Spellman
Wash Murnan
John A. Henry
Oscar, Athey
Ellis Jones
Messrs
Wadi Murnan
A. Seabright
G. A. McCartney
Edward Neville
John Massis
Menreedes
Samuel G. ‘Nenkan
H. Quantz
Harry.Kiline
F. B. R. Anderson
J. Wees L. RB. Pingley
D. W. Athey
W. B. Flenister
S. D. McDonald
J. Robert Hamilton
John Taylor
W. Russell Dorsey
Marshal Trenary
Mr. Hillyard
Hillyard
Striker
Trenary
Dre. G. L. Miller
Mr. Cooper
No Entries For Prize Drilling
A meeting of the Contest Committee decided the $25 prize for best drilled company on the Fourth is declared off. The amount will go back to the General Celebration Committee as no entries were received by the July 1 deadline.
Arrest of Fred Gray on warrant and cash findings
Fred Gray was arrested this morning by Officer Neville on a warrant. A cash finding of $28 and a check for $12.10 payable to Mr. Geo. V. Oyler accompanied the arrest.
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Fred Gray
Neville
Geo. V. Oyler
Sagavel-F Mash Erects New Barber Pole on Market Street
Sagavel F Mash a local tersorial artist on North Market Street has installed a handsome new barber pole in front of his shop, drawing attention from passersby and signaling business presence in the area.
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Sagavel-F’. Mash
Bushnell case clears administrator in major estate dispute
In Circuit Court Judge J W Harrison ruled in Benjamin C Bushnell against Rev Dr John E Bushnell over presents and a debt tied to George E Bushnell’s estate. The decision exonerates John E Bushnell and approves his settlement, with potential appeal not yet decided. The suit involved about 4000 dollars and questioned receipts and administrator charges.
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Circuit Court
J. W. Harrison
Bushnell
Benjamin C. Bushnell
John E. Bushnell
George E. Bushnell
Benj. Bushnell
Benjamin Bushnell
John E .Ushnell
Geo. E. Bushnell
W. M. Atkinson
Hon
Holmes Conrad
W. Roy. Stephenson
Conrad Kownslar
Court of Appeals
Harrison
George Bushnell
B. C. Bushnell
Ella Sperry
M. M. Lynch
Corporation Court
Ward
Admr
Mrs. Rebecca Brewer Dies at Noon on Farm Near Stephenson
Mrs Rebecca Brewer 42 wife of W R Brewer died at twelve today on the Mary Jackson farm near Stephenson after a long illness from a complication of ailments She was formerly Miss Rebecca Newcomb daughter of the late John Newcomb and sister of Sherrard Newcomb She leaves a husband five children youngest 5 funeral plans not yet set.
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Rebecca Brewer
Mary Jackson
Stephenson
Brewer
W. R. Brewer
Rebecca Newcomb
John Newcomb
Sherrard Newcomb
Staunton Rifles Unable to Come
A telegram from Staunton Rifles captain Jos E Kiger reports the unit cannot travel to Winchester on the Fourth due to the sudden death of one member and the illness of another’s wife. The message ends with apologies and sign off by Captain Rupolpa Bumgardner.
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Staunton Rifles
Jos. E. Kiger
Sre’y
Winchester
Rifles
Mach
RupoLpa Bumgardner
To Secure Quarters For Staunton Militia
At a Fourth of July celebration meeting the Entertainment Committee was tasked to secure quarters for the West Augusta Guards and Staunton Rifles arriving July 3. Committee members include James W. Spellman Luther Steele Captain J. P. Haddox William Wagner and J. Wm. Miller.
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James W. Spellman
Luther Steele
J. P. Haddox
William Wagner
J. Wm. Miller
West Augusta
Bridal Couple Return Tonight From New York Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Fred A Gratchen of this city who wed in New York last Saturday and caused a social sensation are staying at the Watson House Charlestown West Virginia today and will return to Winchester tonight on the Baltimore and Ohio train.
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Adam Anderson
Winchester
C. T. Hildebrand
Sharpsburg
Poffenberger
Hagerstown
Justice Johnston
Anderson
Jacob Metz
Harpers Ferry
New York
Metz
Grimes’ Station
Fred
Gratchen
Watson
Charlestown
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio
Henry Blair Sentenced for Meat House Theft in Berryville
Henry Blair colored was tried in Berryville on breaking into C. H. Bouxwell's meat house near Berryville and stealing meat. He received one day in jail and a $15 fine.
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Henry Blair
Berryville
Tocsdy
C. H. Bouxwell
Copp Family Holds Twentieth Annual Reunion at Willow Brook
The Copp family celebrated its 20th annual reunion at J. E. Copp’s Kernstown estate near Kernatown. Born of Shenandoah county roots, J. E. Copp marked his 67th birthday with a party hosted by his wife Joanna Arlena Glaize Copp. The event noted six children, twelve grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a flag drill led by Anita Copp.
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Copp
J. E. Copp
Kernatown
Joanna Arlena Glaize
John Hetzel Glaize
Shenandoah County
Frederick County
Fannie Spiggle
Meadow Mills
G. A. Copp
Fishers Hill
Joanna Hockman
Kernstown
Zid H. Copp
Washington, D. C
Ada Arlena Frenkel
Olive Viola Baker
Winchester
W. Hy. Spiggle
Willie
Clark
Irene
Nellie
W. A. Hockman
Robert
Florence
Grace
Zed H. Copp
John
Avita
Arlena
Lee Frenkel
Frenkel
Irene Copp
Florence Hockman
Willow Brook
Anita Copp
Rev Dr Miller Returns to Roanoke
The Shenandoah Valley notes Rev Dr L G M Miller of Roanoke preached at Immanuel Lutheran Church with strong simple power and earnest practice. He returned to Roanoke this morning with Mr Thomas J Cooper as far as Boyce after delivering two sermons at Grace Lutheran Church.
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Shenandoah Valley
New Market
L. G. M. Miller
Roanoke
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Miller
Master’s Vineyard
Thomas J. Cooper
Boyce
Grace Lutheran Church
Hotel Evans Sealed as Delegates Quarters for Firemen’s Meet
The Hotel Evans has been secured by the committee as the headquarters for the First Annual Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association convention. Delegates in attendance will use the hostelry as their quarters and central meeting site.
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Evans
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Mr. Asa Christan in Wyinchester on business
Asa Christan of Strasburg Coates 2 is in Wyinchester for business.
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Asa Christan
Strasburg
Coates 2
Wyinchester
New City Council Organized and Opens Session
The new City Council held its first meeting under the newly elected officials. The body elected Wm. Baker president and adopted a routine that includes monthly reports from the Police Justice on fines and receipts, with Treasurer Geo. Kinzel listing year end totals.
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E. Holmes Boyd
Fourth Ward
E. G. Hollis
L. N. Barton
John K Lewis
Geo. R. Blake
Wm. R. Willis
C. W. Ramsburg
Albert Brown
H. D. Fuller
R. W. Haymaker
E. G. Sa Papa
So Little
Eal
Agues
Adie
Barton
Geo. H. Kinzel
Ramsburg
Board of Directors
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Handley Trustees
Star
Handley Library
BOARD
Mesmer Estate
The
Temperance Society
A &. E., Edmondson
Middle
Staunton
Pise
Dr. Miller
Hotel Evans
WM. Hl. Baker
City
Ceal Estate
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