Gallants Decried as Valley College Commencement Snubbed
Winchester uproar over Valley Female College enforcement of invites by Prof Warrick results in gallants barred from commencement. The Three Musketeers expose alleged blacklist practices affecting local courting and gift giving. Spat highlights tension between school policies and social rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Beau Brummels
The
Valley Female College
Warrick
James
A. B. C. D. Warwick
Warwick
Famc
Annual Mad Dog Scare Prompts Local Kill Near Capon Bridge
The Capon Bridge area again faces rabies fears as a dog owned by Henry Harpes was shot near Hook's Mill after showing signs of illness. The shooter, John Oates, acted to prevent possible attacks amid widespread summer mad dog warnings, while scientists note winter is likelier for rabies.
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Star
Capon Bridge
Henry Harpes
John Oates
Hook’s Mill
Shenandoah Normal College Baseball Near Loss on Road
Happy under defeat the Shenandoah Normal College team from Reliance Virginia passed through Winchester last night en route home from Virginia where they were beaten by no opponent in the after-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Normal College
Reliance
Winchester
Mr Knight Is Much Better Today
Mr Knight Sr has been seriously ill for several days at his home on East Water Street. The elderly citizen, one of Winchester's oldest and most respected, suffered spells of weakness after exertion but improved this morning and was able to sit up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bm? Knight
East Water Street
Knight
Winchester
Aged Prelate Will Never Walk Again
Bishop F. M. Whittle of Richmond Na. who fell on his chamber floor ten days ago breaking his hip is reported unable to walk again according to hospital and church officials in a terse update from the Richmond dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Whittle
Richmond, Na
Jefferson Davis Birthday Observed as Confederate Memorial Day
Confederate Memorial Day events were held across the South in honor of Jefferson Davis born June 3 1808 in Kentucky. The observance led to school closings and reflection on Davis life from Mississippi politics to his presidency of the Confederacy and his death in 1889 at age 81.
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South
Jefferson Davis
Winchester
Davis
Kentucky
Mississippi
Congress
Confederate States
Aged Man Ailstock Dies From Injuries
John Anderson Ailstock a well known colored resident of east Piccadilly street died from injuries suffered last winter when he fell from an electric light pole. Born in Lexington Virginia about 65 years ago he lived here since the Civil War and married his brother’s widow. Survived by a widow and son Harry Ailstock the funeral is set for 3 PM tomorrow at John Mann Methodist Church with ministers Carter and Lawson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson Ailstock
East Piccadilly Street
Ailstock
Lexington
Charles Ailstock
Harry Ailstock
Sorvive
John Mann Methodist Church
Geo. H. Carter
B. P. Lawson
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company to Attend Comrade Funeral
The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company prepared to attend the funeral of Clarence Snider who drowned last winter and whose body was recovered Saturday. The company elected officers to lead the funeral procession including Capt. Henry B. Alamong and several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss, Hook and Ladder
Clarence Snider
Iran
Henry B. Alamong
B. Grubb
E. Lacs
HC. Funk
J.C. Fries
Davis
Porter Haslett
Large Crowd At Morning Event Hosted By Mrs Griffith
A large crowd gathered at the site this morning for an event hosted by Mrs. A C Griffith on the south side. The attendance underscores local interest in the gathering and its outdoor setting.
Mr Schaaf Dies in Richmond at 77
William Schaaf, a German-born Richmond butcher and resident for over fifty years, died in Richmond Va at 12 10 this morning after a three year decline from kidney trouble progressing to Brights disease. He leaves six children including Mrs S R Savage and Mrs Katy Grubbs. Funeral plans not announced.
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Thos. H. Savage
National Cemetery
William Schaaf
Richmond
Schaaf
Brights
S. R. Savage
Mr. Schaaf
Germany
Schaat
Katy Grubbs
President Dickey Files His Answer In Bank Loss Suit
Mr Charles H Dickey of Baltimore and president of Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co filed an answer in Baltimore Circuit Court to George R Gaither Jr receiver of American National Bank. He contends the Comptroller had no authority to bring the suit and denies violations of loan statutes during 1897 1898. He says he has no knowledge of other loans and denies responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Dickey
Baltimore
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
George R. Gaither, Jr
American National Bank
Dickey
Sham Battle Site Selection by Local Tribes
Committees from the Tuscarora Tribe and the Shawnee Tribe of the city and the Independent Order of Red Men of Martinsburg choose sites for a July 4 sham battle. Members include O. T. Wilson H. L. Davis William Lefferts W. S. Nicklin and V. Carora Tribe will head the event with sites near Berryville Pike east of Winchester.
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Tuscarora Tribe
Independent Order of Red Men
Martinsburg
W. Va
Tuscarora
Messrs
O. T. Wilson
H. L. Davis
William Lefferts
Baker Pro
Winchester
Berryville Pike
Noonan Buys Fine Horses for Livery Stable
Mr Henry Noonan the liveryman bought yesterday from Mr Herman Gibson of Millwood a fine bay horse a black horse and a dock tailed trap for his stables. Mr ae Smith and Mrs Maggie Howard of West Greenspring left this morning for Ohio.
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Henry Noonan
Herman Gibson
Millwood
Ae Smith
Mies Magge
Weat Greenspring
County
Ohio
Preparations Move Toward Confederate Memorial Day Observances
General Turner Ashby Camp held its last pre Memorial Day meeting with large attendance. General Carmile was named to fill General Wade Hampton’s vacancy. Col. Naws continues to decorate Columbus Ohio graves, and camps were urged to send flowers. Captain Jack Adams announced June 6 events, while transport rates and luncheon tickets were planned. Members prepared for June 6 gathering in uniform.
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Turner Ashby
Barton
John P. Hyde
Carmile
Wade Hampton
Columbus
Ohio
Camp Chase
Wm. H. Naws
Naws
United Confederate Veterans
Col. Naws
Ashby
Jack Adams
Quicksburg
D. B. Martin
Baltimore
Nulton
Building Committee Will Meet Tonight at 8 O Clock
The Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Building Committee will meet this evening at eight to discuss planned improvements. All committee members are urged to attend as the group advances the project.
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Market-street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Reception Held for Valley Female College Senior Class
Last night the Senior class hosted a reception at Valley Female College from 7 30 to 10 30 with many Alumni friends in attendance. Refreshments were served and the event was merry. Tonight the annual college concert follows. Tomorrow at 10 o clock Class Day exercises occur in the Hall followed by Rev D Harris address to pupils. Commencement exercises and diploma presentation by Rev W H Joyce conclude the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Female College
D. Harris
Methodist Episcopal Church
Martinsburg
W. H. H. Joyce
Wee Maidens to Unveil Monuments in City
The Tennessee and Florida monuments will be unveiled June 6 by two local girls. Little Misa Gertrude Barton, daughter of Commander Robt T Barton of Ashby Camp, will unveil the Tennessee monument. Little Miss Isabelle Daniels, daughter of Mrs Bowen Daniels of Florida, will unveil the Florida monument.
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Tennessee
Florida
Misa Gertrude Barton
Ashby Camp Robt
T. Barton
Isabelle Daniels
Bowen Daniels
Florida Monument
Miss Daniels
Miss Barton
Pleasure Trip Ends in Quiet Maryland Wedding
Mr. George F. Garrett, Montgomery county farmer, and Miss Ada Estelle Elliott of Baltimore, wed May 13 in Winchester Virginia by Rev. Dr. Hyde. They traveled to Washington and Baltimore after the ceremony and later to Rockville to meet the bride’s sister, with the license reflecting Winchester residence.
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Hyattsville
Baltimore American Today
George F. Garrett
Montgomery County
Ada Estelle Elliott
Baltimore
Winchester
Charlestown Game Called Off After Family Death
Owing to a relative's death of a Charlestown baseball team member the Charlestown versus Shenandoah Valley Academy game at the Fair Grounds was postponed. Two scrub teams from Episcopal Female Institute and Fairfax College will play for supremacy instead, and the Charlestown SVA game will be rescheduled for next week.
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Charlestown
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Fair Grounds
Episcopal Female Institute
Fairfax College
Memorial Day Program With Confederate Parade Details
The article outlines the Confederate Memorial Day events on June 6 with a large parade led by the Sons of Veterans as escort to veterans. It lists parade divisions, order of march from Market Street via Piccadilly to Loudoun Cork Market Water and the cemetery, speeches by Maj Albert Akers, a prayer by Rev Jonah Lupton, and the Ladies Memorial Association participation including lunch at Kent Street Church.
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Sons of Veterans
Market Street
Piccadilly
Capt
Stonewall Jackson
Henry Kyd Douglas
Stuart
Turner Ashby
C. V
Berryville
Berkeleyi
Richardaoe
John Rowan
Charlestown
Romney
Hugh McGuire
Mounted
Lebanon
Neff-Rice
New Market
Bruce—Neff
Luray
Ladies Memorial Association
J W Sibert
Rouss
Friendship Band
Friendship Fire Company
Union Cornet
Charley Rouss
South End Hose Company
Sarah Zane
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Independent Fire Company
W.va
Citizens’ Fire Company
W.a
Deschon
Farmer
Loudoun
Cork
Cemetery
Jonah Lupton
D. D
Albert Akers
Camee Benediclon
Ladies Emorial Association
Apapaacs
Kent St. Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Warrick
Gallants
President Dickey
Noonan
Turner Ashby Camp
Mr. Reed
Charley Rouss Fire Company
M. T. Reed
Wm. M. Atkinson
Washington
Death
Daughters of the Confederacy
Lucy Russell
South Main Street
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