Aconite Victim Visits Winchester in Odd Episode
Jas W Foley assistant cashier Bank of Clarke Berryville Va arrived in Winchester to consult doctors after a severe appendicitis attack. He mistakenly swallowed tincture of aconite and attempted antidotes, with doctors baffled over his condition as the poison remains despite medical efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. W. Foley
Bank of Clarke
Berryville
Foley
Winchester
Lucretia Borgia
Dr. McCormick
Hope for New School Progress in Winchester Board
The Winchester school board debates adding two ladies to the John Kerr Public Schools teaching corps to relieve overcrowding in the flower rooms where 78 to 80 pupils are seated. A feasibility report explores funding, with surplus funds and out-of-town tuition boosting the budget, and a plan to secure an extra room at Fairfax Hall. The vote hinges on whether a full board is present and if the August election would place one of the candidates on staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr Public Schools
John Kerr
Fairfax Hall
Committee On
Walter
Gibson
Winchester
John G. Crisman & Co
Wes Water Street
John
Oriana& Co
Columbia
John G. Crisman
West Water Street
Herbert
Larrick
Lutheran Reunion and Local Notes in Winchester
Personal notices record a Lutheran reunion on Thursday July 24 and a stream of local movements. Names include H. Hansbrough returning after days away, J. Parker back in Washington, L. H. W. Blosser in Winchester, M. J. Hardesty in town, and Merton Kremer home from Capon Springs. Also mentions oranges at Schneider’s Grocery, Dr. Pendleton’s Berkeley Springs burial, and several people traveling or selling goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Boyd Pendleton
Berkeley Springs
Martinsburg
Pavement Laying on East Piccadilly Street
Mr Strother Shull and Mr Johnson Henry lay a new pavement in front of the property of Mr R. Mee on east Piccadilly street. The surface is granolithic but used brick may be reseated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strother Shull
Johnson Henry
R. Mee
East Piccadilly Street
Life of Bishop Hott Explored by Toledo Minister
Rev M L Drury of Toledo is in Winchester gathering biographical data for a biography of the late Bishop J W Hott of the United Brethren Church. Hott was Frederick county born and widely influential in the western United Brethren movement. several brothers are ministers.
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M. L. Drury
Toledo
Winchester
Drury
United Brethren Church
J. W. Hott
Hott
Frederick County
Colored Infant Dead in Cholera Infantum
The 18 month old Robert Marshal Beemer died this morning of cholera infantum. Interment is set for this afternoon at five o clock in the colored cemetery. The Common Council meets tonight at eight in special session to settle with the treasurer. Six well bred pigs for sale apply at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marshal
Zachariah
Maggie Beemer
Citizens' Fire Company Celebrates Eighteenth Anniversary
The Citizens' Fire Company of Charlestown West Virginia marked its eighteenth anniversary with a town parade by the fire department. Afterward the company presented the Independent Company with a handsome silk flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Fire Company
Charlestown
W. Va
Regular WCTU session called for July 17 at 9 30
The Women's Christian Temperance Union holds a regular session Thursday morning July 17 at 9 30. Secretary asks for full prompt attendance and welcomes all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Sxzc’y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aconite
Hope For New School
Lutheran Reunion
L. E. Rice
H. Hansbrough
Ricr’s
Mr. James Parker
Washington
L. H. W. Blosser
Chambersville
M. J. Hardesty
County
Schneider’s Grocery
Cora Gray
White Sulphur Springs
Noonan
Merton Kremer
Capon Springs
China
Miller Suppty Co
Leo Frenkel
Milldale
Clarke County
J. E. Sutphin
Flint Hill, Va
D. A. Funkhouser
George Branner
Marie Russell
Grassy Mount
John 8. Russell
William Ryan
Baltimore, Md
Ryan
Pen-Mar
James Gearing
Woodstock
Master Roy Gearing
Oliver‘c. Lewis
Cedar Grove
Ohio
Bishop Hott
Horsey & Atwell
E. Bruce Capper
the Optician and Jeweler
Episcopal Female Institute
W. C. Marshall
Gra. Univ. Va
W.C. Marshall
North Braddock Street
Virginia
Council
Lessie Shawn
Mabel Marshall
South Market Street
Mount Jackson
Lizzie and
Beckie Brown
South Kent Street
Fice
E. Bushnell & Co
Drumamts and Pharmacists
al. We
Jdward’s
South Main Street
J. J
Chrismore
Cork Street
Bailey & Boxwell
P. H. Reardon
Ww. Cc. T. U
Satire Eye
Main Street
Martin Wisecarver
Amherst Street
J. M. Fros
Main &J
Thomas Keating
Agt
Cumberland Beer
Braddock
Barwell
Cumberland Brewing Company
Telephone
North Main Street
Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank
United States
Fairfax College and Preparatory School
Winchester Inn
Fairfax College
G. C. Shepard
E. Huntsberry
J. W. Henshall Real Estate
Parms and
City Pro Mineral and Timber
Ashiee
Mar Vat
J. A. RaMspure
Frederick, Md
Barx
Jxo
W. Rice
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