Woman in Winchester Attempts Suicide by Poison
Mary Smith of Woodstock a colored girl employed as a cook in Winchester swallowed Paris Green and laudanum about 5 PM. Dr P W Boyd administered stomach pump and heroic treatment, saving her life after she expressed weariness with life and previous similar acts. She had worked for William White on South Main Street and earlier for Wm Keating, with past violence alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Smith
Woodstock
Winchester
P. W. Boyd
Mary
Bourne
William White
South Main Street
East Cork Street
Boyd
Severa
Wm Keating
Memorial Windows at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
A Baltimore stained glass firm arrived in Winchester to measure for memorial windows at Sacred Heart Church. The first window is promised by Mr M M Lynch, with five more to follow from local and Cumberland donors. A large existing memorial window honors Rev J T Gaitery. Other improvements include a new cornice and plans for a pipe organ and marble altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Winchester
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
M. M. Lynch
Messrs
Thomas Keating
John Keating
James Clark
Cumberland
Hugh Bradley
J. T. Gaitery
Runaway Accident Injures Mr Talkin in Albin County
A report from Albin County states Mr. N Talkin was badly injured when his horse frightened and ran away. The buggy wrecked, he was found by Dr J E Janney with multiple bruises and shock but not believed to be seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue
Albin
N. Talkin
Mr. Talkin
J. E. Janney
Mr Talkin
Planing Mills Work Delayed by Recent Rain
The Glaize planing mills project was stalled by rain and cleared to begin today. Once foundations rise, ten to fifteen carpenters will be hired to rush the erection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Glaize
Panic in Crowded Play House Near Fire on Staircase
A fire on the steps of Mayer's Hall in Stephens City sparked smoke as a crowded performance continued. The sole exit was the stairway. quick extinguishment prevented panic and potential tragedy. A spectator report says the blaze started when a lit cigar was tossed onto the steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer’s
Stephens City
Return of W H Taylor from Memphis Reunion
Mr W H Taylor has returned from Memphis where he attended the reunion as delegate from Ashby Camp, with Geo W Kurtz and Miss Bettie Kurtz now at Strasburg returning tonight over the B and O. The separation occurred at Salisbury N C when the rear car was diverted to Atlanta and Miss Kurtz was carried to Charlotte before rejoining. Miss Lillian Lewis, sponsor, accompanies the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Taylor
Memphis
Ashby Camp
Geo. W. Kurtz
Bettie
Reuion
Strasburg
Salisbury
N. C
Atlanta
Kurtz
Charlotte
Lillian Lewis
Railroad's New Officials Announced by Loree
President Loree of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail road announces key appointments. General manager Geo L Potter. assistant general managers Arthur Hale L G Haas J T Leary T J Foley. Oscar G Murray remains first vice president. Loree to inspect all lines this week with Cowen and others. Capt Thomas Prince leaves for Baltimore to meet new officials and join inspection train. Exact pass through Winchester and visit to the area undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loree
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Geo. L Potter
Arthur Hale
Messrs
L. G. Haas
J. T. Leary
T. J. Foley
Oscar G. Murray
Cowen
Capt
Thomas
Prince
Valley Division
Baltimore
Jin
Winchester
Boston Lyric Company to Present Wang at Winchester Auditorium
James Collins and G Frank Baker visited Charlestown West Virginia today to discuss publicity for the Boston Lyric Company's production Wang scheduled for The Auditorium in Winchester on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
James Collins
G. Frank Baker
Charlestown
W. Va
Boston Lyric Company
Wang
Winchester
Flower strewing services at Macedonia Church
The usual flower strewing services were held at Macedonia Church by the Sunday School yesterday afternoon. A large number of people were in attendance.
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Macedonia Church
Chaplain Hyde Receives Wheeler Style Ovation in Nashville
Rev Dr J P Hyde Chaplain General of the Virginia Confederate Veterans return from the Nashville Confederate Reunion. Paraded at the head of the Virginia division he was mistaken for General Wheeler by spectators who cheered and shook hands, while Wheeler himself rode nearby to equal applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hyde
Virginia Confederate Veterans
Nashville
Tenn
Hyde
Joseph Wheeler
Wheeler
Virginia
Red Cross
Dr. Hyde
Stephens Cuy Ladies to Assist for Soldiers Graves
Mrs. H. A. Dinges asks interested ladies to meet at her home on Wednesday June 5 to make wreaths for the soldiers graves in Winchester for the Sixth. The children's day exercises drew a large crowd to the M E Church last night and the entertainment was well conducted. Julian Lewis, recently at Johns Hopkins Hospital for rheumatism, shows slight improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Installation of Round Hill pastor yesterday morning
Yesterday morning Rev J J Fix was installed as pastor of the Round Hill churches. The sermon was delivered by Rev Mr Leyburn of Falling Waters, and the charge to the people and the minister by Rev Drs H M White and James B R Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Fix
Round Hill
Mr. Leyburn
Falling Waters
H. M. White
James BR. Graham
Mrs F Estes Kline Heads to Richmond for Appendicitis Surgery
Mrs F Estes Kline of Vaucluse accompanies her husband as he leaves for Richmond Virginia to enter a hospital there for an appendicitis operation.
Train Flees Through Wall of Fire on Return Ride
Forty nine passengers on a Sunday excursion from Winchester to Baltimore rode the Baltimore and Ohio line back home and faced a wall of fire when two freight cars derailed and burned on a parallel track. The excursion train halted for heat then sped through the blaze, delaying arrival past 1149.
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Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
O’velock
Slander Suit Highlighted in Circuit Court Session
Special term of the Circuit Court opened with Judge Harrison. Docket packed. three trials set for next Saturday: Mauzy vs Pugh over $3,000 slander damages alleged from a forged note. Worthington vs Nicodemus for breach of contract over fruit. Cooper vs Yeakley over an allegedly unsound horse sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Harrison
W. H. Mauzy
Malachi Pugh
Bruce Worthington
Jno
A. Nicodemus
Lewis F. Cooper
Wm. R. Yeakley
Maury
Pugh
Yeakley
Cooper
Engineer Payne Breaks Speed Record on Southbound Train
Engineer C. Payne of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ran No. 1 to Winchester in 50 miles with 30 minutes' time made up, arriving Strasburg Junction on time at 6 38 PM after a late departure from Harpers Ferry. The all up grade run averaged better than half a minute per mile.
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Payne
C. 4. Payne
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Harpers Ferry
Strasburg Junction
County Court Session Updates and Case Continuances
County Court convened with Judge Atkinson presiding. The Dehaven-Smith road case is continued to June 12 with many landowners and witnesses expected. The Commonwealth versus James Madigan case is continued to the August term from Justice Davidson’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Dehaven-Smith Road
Commonwealth
James Madigan
Eastern Normal School Bruins at Shenandoah Valley at Reservoir Park
A game between the Eastern Normal School team and Shenandoah Valley Academy took place at Reservoir Park this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Normal School
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Reservoir Park
Noakes Reports From Winchester for Chicago Tribune
Mr. Herman Noakes of Chicago spends weeks in Winchester and files reports for the Chicago Tribune while area stores feature Fine Perfumes at Bushnell's.
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Herman Noakes
Chicago
Winchester
Noakes
The
Chicago Tribune
Bushnell’s
Why Rouss Bust Has Not Arrived
Mayor R Barton received a letter from Evans Marble Company via C E Tayntor Co New York explaining delays in the C B Rouss bust for Rouss City Hall. The sculptor faced base size issues and material vein problems but resumed work in Carrara and promises a very superior statue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Barton
Evans Marble Company
C. B. Rouss
Rouss City Hall
C. E. Tayntor & Co
New York
Italy
Reuss
Carrara
Bees Swarm on North Market Street
Bees swarmed in the middle of North Market Street yesterday afternoon creating a buzzing cloud visible for blocks. The mass drifted along the street and over rooftops as sparrows tried to intervene, only to retreat unharmed from the bee swarm.
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North Market Street
Impressive Madison Lodge Decoration at Mt Hebron
Hundreds attended the Madison Lodge No. 6 I O O F decoration ceremony at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Past Noble Grand J P Hadrox led the lodge as floral tributes adorned the graves of departed brethren though light rain prompted many spectators to depart before completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Hebron
Madison Lodge
No. 6
Noble
J. P. Hadrox
Seabrooks Headed for Commencement and Address
Rev. Mr. Seabrook absent as he travels to Lutherville Maryland to deliver a literary address at the Maryland Women's College. He will proceed to Mercersburg Pennsylvania for commencement exercises where his son William L Seabrook graduates. Mrs Seabrook plans to accompany later.
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W. L. Seabrook
Lutherville
Maryland Women’s College
Seabrook
Mercersburg
Mercersburg Academy
William L. Seabrook
Excursion From Baltimore heads toward points Sunday
An excursion train will depart Baltimore and likely pass Washington on the Baltimore and Ohio line next Sunday. The event appears organized for local travelers seeking a scenic or leisure trip aboard the historic route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Help Virginia Lot Decoration Details
All who desire to aid in the decoration of the Virginia lot for June 6th will please report to Mrs. Jno. J. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Jno. J. Williams
Death follows sister’s in Winchester family
Mrs Evie Powell of Winchester died suddenly at The Miller School Crozet Albemarle county Virginia this morning. Her sister Mrs Fannie Bland Graham had died three weeks earlier leaving one sister in the family. Powell born here sixty eight years ago was daughter of Dr Alfred Magill and Ann Tucker Magill. She married Capt William Levin Powell a Confederate soldier and Indian agent who died in 1891. Her remains will be brought to Winchester for interment with funeral time to be announced.
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Evie Powell
Miller School
Crozet
Albermarle County
Powell
Winchester
Virginia
Sone
Old Dominion
University of Virginia
Angerona Seminary
Washington State
United States
Capt. Powell
Nesh Bay
Cleveland
Albemarle
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Catholic Church
Jennie Campbell
South Market Street
F. Estes Kline
Vaucluse
Richmond
Taw Sraz
Rouss
Mr. Seabrook
Virginia Lot
Albermarle
Mrs. Powell
Mrs. Graham
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