Orl Graduates Hear Sermons At Baccalaureate Services
Yesterday Rev. D Bulla preached to Valley Female College seniors at Braddock Street M E Church with counsel on using God given talents and service. Rev James Grammer preached at Christ Episcopal Church to Episcopal Female Institute graduates, praising Christian thought and life as music filled the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Bulla
Braddock Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Jas. Grammer
D. D
Valley Female College
Episcopal Female Institute
Bulla
M. E
Paul
Timothy
Mr. Bulla
Christ Episcopal Church
James Grammar
Grammer
Chrristian
Christ Church
Pot Gat
de. Gram
Children’s Day Services at Red Bud United Brethren Church
Red Bud United Brethren Church holds Children’s Day services at Otome. The event marks a church gathering with youngsters, reflecting local tradition and faith observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bud
Horse Accident Hurts William Frazier on Country Road
William Frazier, 54, was thrown from his horse when it stumbled on a rock near Clearbrook. He sustained a broken shoulder but the fracture was set and he rests at home with painful injuries after the incident involving his father in law Charles Keller and Dr. J. E. Janney attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Frazier
Frazer
Clearbrook
Frazier
Mr. Frazier
Shenandoah Valley Fair Board Sets Premiums and Rules
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society board met Saturday with President Chamblin presiding. They awarded printing of the premium list to Geo F Norton, rescinded the registration certificate requirement for racing entries, and formed a committee to finalize the driving class. New premiums include 5 for the prettiest and fattest babies and prizes for lady riders. Vehicle admission to the infield is 50 cents for single and two horse vehicles and 1 dollar for four In-hands bicycles and cars prohibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Star
Thos. 8
Chamblin
Messrs. Hiett
Purcell
Baker
Shull
Wright
Hardesty
Glaize Carter
Grant
Chiles
Geo. F. Norton
Largest Excursion of The Season From Winchester
The excursion to Washington and Baltimore yesterday was the largest of the season out of Winchester. One hundred sixty eight people left Winchester and the total number from the Valley reached two hundred sixty three. The train left Winchester at 6 30 and arrived in Washington about 10 15 and Baltimore about an hour later. The excursionists arrived back in Winchester about 10 20 last night.
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Washington
Baltimore
Winchester
Massive Timber Order Secured From Harrin Company
Robert Glaize reports a record timber sale to the Harrin Company of Bremen Germany for two million feet of white oak. He will begin supplying the order immediately from his valuable timber tract as shipments start.
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Robert Glaize
Harrin Company
Bremen
Germany
Life Saved by a Miracle Houston Koontz Survives Head First Fall
Seven year old Houston Koontz of Stan Virginia narrowly escapes death after tumbling head first from a second story window onto a kitchen platform. Doctors report only a slight scalp bruise and the boy resumes play as if undaunted by the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Evantha Stan
J. W. Koontz
Houston
Balloon Ascension Attracts Attention In Winchester
The Star reported a paper balloon sent up by Horsey & Atwell drawing a large crowd on north Main street. Traffic halted as the balloon rose and drifted northwest with many chasing it hoping to win a hat prize. plan called for nightly flights at 8 30 with more balloons scheduled for June 64.
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Winchester
STAR
Horsey & Atwell
North Main Street
Alex Baker Involved in West Virginia Railroad Wreck
Report details J Alex Baker’s wreck injury with bruises described as minor. Also notes the death of William H Marple at Parishville from intestinal illness after surgery by Dr Latane and Dr Oates, with funeral at Bethel Church. Marple leaves a widow eight children and three brothers. Master Frank Taylor sustains a swollen ankle in an unrelated incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Alex. Baker
West Virginia Central Railroad
William H. Marple
Parishville
Mr. Simmons of
Capon
Messrs
Geo. W
John and
Joseph Marple
Mr Edward Conner Struck By Severe Illness
Mr Edward Conner a south Main street meat merchant was suddenly taken ill at his residence on south Kent street yesterday after dinner. Doctors said a severe attack of hives caused swelling in the throat threatening suffocation. He regained consciousness after treatment and was reported improving today though still weak from yesterday's critical condition.
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Edward Conner
South Main Street
South Kent Street
Conner
Dr. Love
Mr. Conner
Snyder's Remains Shipped Today
The remains of Arthur Snyder formerly of this city who was drowned at Annadale New York on January 5 were shipped from New York today. If connections permit they will arrive on the 6 45 Cumberland Valley train this evening and be met by Funk Ray funeral directors. Arrival time not yet certain.
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Arthur Snyder
Annadale
N Y
New York
Cumberland Valley
Funk & Ray
Walter Jenkins Promoted To B&O Baggage Yard Master
Walter E Jenkins of this city is appointed baggage and yard master for the Baltimore and Ohio at Staunton Virginia and has begun his duties. He has served as extra brakeman on the B and O between Harrisonburg and Lexington Virginia since the Southern Railway acquired the Valley road between Strasburg Junction and Harrisonburg. He is the son of Captain James Jenkins, a noted B and O conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Walter Jenkins
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Staunton
Jenkins
Baltimore and Ohio
Harrisonburg
Lexington
Southern Railway
Strasburg Junction
James Jenkins
County Court Con vened and Closed
The June term of Frederick County Court convened this morning with Judge W. M. Atkinson presiding. The resignation of justice of the peace M. H. Albin was presented but no action taken. Since the last term the court admitted forty three instruments to record and adjourned until tomorrow at ten o'clock.
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County Court of
Frederick
W. M. Atkinson
M. H. Albin
Championship Game Set At Fairgrounds Tomorrow
Tomorrow afternoon at the Fairgrounds a close contest is expected as Charlestown and the 8. V. A. teams meet to decide the championship. Middletown figures C E Edmondson W H Dinges and Charles W Heater are in town.
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Fairgrounds
Charlestown
Unwarranted Arrest Dropped in Winchester Case
Charles Taylor, 24, was released and all charges dropped after Mrs. Noah Sowers withdrew a warrant accusing him of attempted criminal assault. A Justice freed Taylor as witnesses supported his account that the alley incident involved no improper act and the woman did not press charges.
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Winchester
Charles Taylor
Star
Noah Sowers
Taylor Hotel
Taylor
Spring Board Dog Creates an Alarm
Residents on Piccadilly street near Market woke midnight to two AM noises like burglars. A mastiff wandered into a neighbor’s yard and used a paper-hanger’s long board as a springboard, sliding back and forth until chased away.
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Piccadilly Street
Market
Diplomas to be Awarded June 17 for John Kerr Graduates
Richard L. Gray the School Board clerk received blank diplomas for the John Kerr Public Schools graduates. Twenty two students will receive the diplomas on June 17 likely from Supt. M. M. Lynch. Diplomas will be signed by Principal J. C. VanFossen and E. Holmes Boyd, Board President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Gray
John Kerr Public Schools
M. M. Lynch
J. C. VanFossen
E. Holmes Boyd
Wire Falls Before Homes On South Market Street
A wind loosened telephone wire fell in front of the residence of Mr. John Snyder and Mr. John O Rear on South Market Street. The wire, however, was placed safe and undisturbed after the incident.
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John Snyder
John O
South Market Street
Aged Kernstown Woman Dies During Washington Visit
Mrs. Mary Frances Steele dies in Washington D C after a long rheumatic illness and pneumonia. Her funeral will be at Kernstown Methodist Church with Rev. Henry M White and Rev. H A Brown officiating. She is survived by sons J Harry Steele J S Steele and F K Steele and daughters Mrs Copp and Mrs Pottsmen. Burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery follows.
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Mary Frances Steele
Washington, D. C
Kernstown
County
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry M. White
Opequon Memorial Church
H. A. Brown
Mount Hebron
Messrs
J. Harry Steele
J. 8. Steele
F. K. Steele
Reuben Triplett
David Hamilton
James B. Jones
Copp
Z. H. Copp
Mrs. Steele
Steele
Miss Beemer
John Beemer
Thomas H. Steele
J. Harry
Winchester
Washington
Anna Mary Pottsmen
Dayton
M H Albin to Move to Davis West Virginia
Frederick County rotates out its esteemed citizen M H Albin and family as they depart for Davis West Virginia to establish a future home. Albin resigns as postmaster at Albin P O and has long served as magistrate of the peace. His sons Harry and Edward already hold positions in Davis.
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Frederick County
M. H. Albin
John E. Lupton
C. A. Lupton
Davis
West Va
Albin
Harry
Edward
Frederick
John Keating Injures Hand In Firecracker Incident
The Cumberland Times reports John Keating of Clark Distillery sparked a firecracker that exploded, injuring his hand and leaving him with careful bandages. The note ends with an unclear fragment about a Mrs. ee M ae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cumberland Times
John Keating
Clark Distillery
Large Addition to Store Room At J B Russell & Bro
Contracts awarded to Mr. McKim Diffenderfer for a mammoth brick addition to the J. B. Russell & Bro store on north Main Street. The work begins the 16th and will extend the building to Church alley, creating a nearly 200 foot single-floor store. The expansion will house carpets floor coverings and cloaks with a future shoe department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKim Diffenderfer
Messrs
J. B. Russell & Bro
North Main Street
Church Alley
Main Street
Winchester
Wunlanigy
Messrs. Russell Bros
Jury Drawn for Tune Term Circuit Court Begins Next Saturday
The jury for the Tune term of the Circuit Court begins next Saturday. It was drawn this month and certified by Judge Harrison, consisting of sixteen jurors with five for June 16.
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Circuit Court
Harrison
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ORL
Dr. Grammer
Mr.Bulla
Christ Episcopal
Boy
Alex. Baker
Frank Taylor
J. W. Taylor
Walter Jenkins
Chas. Taylor
Thos. Hr. Steele
Mrs. Ee M
Meet
J. B. Russell
Bro
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