Widow Rachel Boxwell Is Laid To Rest In Flooded Gainesboro Grave
The widow of Gregory Boxwell died suddenly after a stroke at Gainesboro while staying with her sister Mrs. Smith. Heavy rains flooded the grave, delaying interment until men could remove water from the site and the casket could be lowered. Relatives and friends faced washouts on the route to the funeral at the Smith home with Rev. C. W. Marks officiating.
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Mary Smith
Gainesboro
Rachel Boxwell
Gregory Boxwell
B. F. Dehaven
C. W. Marks
Boxwell
W. Boxwell
Mrs. Smith
Russell Smith
C. W. Mark
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Another Cold Wave Soon Due In Shenandoah Valley
Weather reports warn of an approaching cold wave and storm from Montana and the Dakotas moving eastward, keeping Shenandoah Valley temperatures chilly through the week. Frosts and late cold may ruin fruit crops in Frederick County while some farmers expect no seasonable warmth for days.
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Ick County
Registrars urged to register all qualified voters before primary
The Commonwealth Attorney says registrars must register all eligible applicants through primary day and accept transfers. Rules closing books before elections do not apply to party primaries. William Jennings Bryan and wife were guests of President Harry St. George Tucker at James Town Exposition. The Bryans attend the Richmond Confederate reunion.
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Wealth Attorney
William Jennings Bryan
Harry St. George Tucker
Bryans
Richmond
Massanutten Academy Close of Term Celebrations
Massanutten Academy in Woodstock Virginia marks the close of term with a series of events through June 6. Activities include anniversary programs by Jefferson and Poe Literary societies, a glee club concert, annual sermon, oratorical contest, field day, class day, and a business graduates ceremony led by Cyrus J. Musser.
Travelers complain of cold cars on Southern Railway
Travelers touring the Shenandoah Valley rail line complained of unheated passenger coaches as a cold snap hits the division. They report riding from Harrisonburg to Winchester in frigid cars after Southern Railway cut steam heat, while the Baltimore and Ohio runs heated service on the Strasburg Junction to Winchester leg, causing discomfort and missed breakfasts for several passengers.
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Southern Railway
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
The
Strasburg Junction
Commencements End This Week at Winchester Institute
The thirty third session of the Episcopal Female Institute of Winchester Virginia closes this week with final exercises in progress. Parents and friends attend as graduates prepare to depart for their homes. The art class reception Friday and Saturday exhibition under Miss Meyer of Baltimore drew many admirers despite bad weather. The baccalaureate sermon to the graduates was delivered at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church.
Frank S. Tavenner Stresses Two-Cent Rate and School Support
The statement by Frank S. Tavenner outlines support for a two-cent flat passenger rate and continued public school improvement. He cites past campaigns for Bryan and Parker, favors highway and road improvements, and asserts his Senate experience makes his re-election desirable for advancing state education and transportation funding.
Government Their Accuser Thomas F Sager Released On Bail
Three men accused of federal violations were arraigned before United States Commissioner A J Tavenner. Thomas F Sager released on $250 bail for appearance in Parkersburg West Virginia. Edward Harrell of Linden Virginia jailed on $600 bail. Wm Himmelright of Strasburg Virginia held on $500 bail for appearance in Harrisonburg. John Murray faces internal revenue charges with $100 bail.
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Thomas F. Sager
West Virginia
Edward Harrell
Linden
Warren County
Www. Co
Himmelright
Strasburg
Rogers
Harrell
United States
Harrisonburg
Mbiright
Sager
Parkersburg
W. Wa
the Star
Tavenner
Prederick County
John Murray
Murray
H. H. Baker
Frank Walker Dies at Stephens City
Frank Walker, a respected Black man, died Saturday evening at his home near Stephens City after a brief illness at age 70. He was buried near his home and leaves many friends among white and colored residents. He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
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Frank Walker
Stephens City
County
Walker
Uniform meeting for June 6 uniforms
All members of the F. F. Co., No 1, are asked to meet at Friendship hall on Wednesday evening June 6 at 8 o’clock to discuss uniforms. The uniform committee is requested to attend at the same time. Hunter B. Grim, Capt. Ed. T. Carper, Sec’y.
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The
F. F. Co
Palace of Pictures hosts June 1 afternoon program
At the Palace of Pictures the venue offers daily shows. On Saturday June 1 Mr Schaeffer will perform When the Flowers Bloom in Spring Time Molly Dear. Doors open 1 pm to 2 pm.
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Palace of Pictures
Mr. Schaeffer
Molly Dear
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Shenandoah
Blue Ridge and the
Atlantic Coast
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Frederick County
Frederick
Mrs. Bryan
Mr. and
Massanutten
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Woodstock
Atl Massanutten Academy
Jefferson and Poe Liter
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Reformed Church
Lin Harbaugh
Chambersburg, Pa
Philip Schaff
Mr. Harbaugh
Henry Harbaugh
the Reformed Church of
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Alice Coffman
M. W. Magru
Glee Club
Bayer
Jarreen
Miss Shoemake
H. M. Canter
Beard of Trustees
Ness
Arlene Walker
Irene Logan
Dorothy Shoemaker
Jane Mahon
Anna Wenger
Alice Bowman
Charles Hupp
Lee Geary
Gregs
Gregg Business College
Cyrus
J. Musser
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Southern Rail
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Winches
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Ohio
W. D. Smith
Episcopal Female Institute of Win
Chester
Virginia
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Miss Meyer
Baltimore
Protestant Episcopal Church
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My County
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Corporation Commission
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New Constitution
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Lupton
Highway Commission
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Labor
Frank S. Tavenner
Taverner
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States
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J. D. Rogers
Staunton
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Hunter B. Grim
T. Carper
Sec’y
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