Veterans Plan Sixth of June Exercises at Turner Ashby Camp
General Turner Ashby Camp held a well attended meeting to discuss Sixth of June events and reports from Memphis Confederate reunion delegates. Letters from Berryville and Charlestown camps were read with Berryville accepting and Charlestown declining. grandsons of veterans invited to join parade. dues due. drum corps to provide marching music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
Memphis
Berryville
Charlestown
Winchester
Sons of Veterers
James M. Haymaker
Hyde
Procassion
John P. Hydes
Geo. W. Kurtz
Thou Art a Woman vs Trevor Sparks Publication Dispute
The Star reports contention over Emma Howard Wight's story Thou Art a Woman, published months ago by another local paper in October. The Star declines responsibility for Wight’s name exposure and notes its 1800 file is out for binding, awaiting exact publication date.
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Trevor
Emma Howard Wight
Srae
Tur Star
Miss Wight
Star
Tu Star
Hagerstown
Market Street Church Love Feast at Midweek
Tomorrow evening the Market Street M E Church holds a love feast in place of the regular midweek prayer service with Rev T Marshall West speaking on the Origin and Nature of the Love Feast. The Board of Stewards met to arrange the pastor’s salary and report about 1000 subscribed for improvements. Dr W S McKenney will preach Sunday night and Children’s Day exercises follow the next Sunday. Go and see Wang tomorrow night for a memorable event.
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M. E
T. Marshall West
W. S. McKenney
McKenney
Brown's Mosquito Ordinance Moves in Baltimore City Council
Mr. George Stewart Brown of the Baltimore City Council introduced his anti mosquito ordinance in the First Branch last night. The measure sparked animated debate and drew a large crowd, with several ladies present. The proposal follows the Winchester ordinance and was accompanied by a song titled The Mosquitoes Parade, found on a bright red cover showing mosquitoes cakewalking.
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George Stewart Brown
Baltimore
John N. Bell
Winchester
Brown
Ancient Cannon Ball Found at Bank Site
Workmen excavating at the Shenandoah Valley National Bank site at Main and Piccadilly streets uncovered an eight pound cannon ball. The site lies at the base of Fort Loudoun, built by Washington in 1756, with the ball believed to be a relic of Revolutionary times.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Main and
Piccadilly Streets
Fort Loudoun
Washington
Elimination of 25 Yard Sprint at Woodstock Races
Lt. Charles A. Evans of the Sarah Zane Hose Team reports a Woodstock committee letter showing the 25 yard sprint will be removed. Races will follow Virginia State Firemen's Association rules. Friendship hose team has practiced the 25 yard sprint and can perform it well.
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Charles A. Evans
Sarah Zane Hose Team
M. E. Stickley
Woodstock
Stickley
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Friendship Hose
Funeral of Mrs Powell at Presbyterian Church
The funeral of the late Mrs Evie Powell who died in Crozet Albermarle county was held at 5 o clock this afternoon from the Presbyterian Church and she was buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Dr W S Love E Holmes Boyd Dr P W Boyd Prof A M Smith Maj Holmes Conrad Dr R W Stone and Stewart Bell. The remains arrived in Winchester earlier from Baltimore and were taken to Rev Dr J R Graham home. Rev J S Sibley officiated with assistance from Miller School chaplain. Her son Dr W Levin Powell attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evie Powell
Crozet
Albermarle County
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron
W. S. Love
E. Holmes Boyd
P. W. Boyd
A. M. Smith
Maj
Holmes Conrad
R. W.stone
Stewart Bell
Winchester
Baltimore & Ohio
J. R. Graham
J. S. Sibley
Miller School
Powell
W. Levin Powell
New Cr Conn Bugle For Morgan Anderson At Turner Ashby Camp
Mr. Morgan Anderson, bugler for General Turner Ashby Camp, received a new silver Cr Conn bugle with a reversible bell. The instrument is praised for its very clear tone and is expected to surpass the old bugle he has used for several years.
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Morgan Anderson
Turner Ashby Camp
Cr. Conn
Anderson
Jefferson Davis Birthday Mention Noted in Brief
A brief note records yesterday as the birthday of Jefferson Davis. An 8 W. P. at Bushnell's appears in the same vignette with no further context.
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Jefferson Davis
Frederick County Law on Winchester Jurisdiction Debate
A Virginia reader notices a published claim about a Frederick County act. The message explains the intended plan to grant concurrent criminal jurisdiction between Frederick County and Winchester, preserving city police power within one mile of Winchester, and details changes made by another legislator.
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E. C. Jordan
Act of Assembly
City of
Winchester
County of
Frederick
Jordan
J. M. Bauserman
Shenandoah
Corporation Court
County of Frederick
General Assembly of
Virginia
Justices of the Peace
County
County Court
Fredawhal
Frederick County
Rummage Sale Aids Winchester Memorial Hospital
In two rooms at 109 and 111 Water Street neighbors organize a rummage sale on June 6 and 7 to support Winchester Memorial Hospital. Expect bargains from beds to clothes plus bakery items, milk and a sandwich for a nickel. A Junior Orchestra concert from 6:30 to 7 and an auction from 7 to 8 add to the event.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Water Street
Charley Rouss
Water and Braddock Streets
Children to parade on June 6 gather at Court House yard
Children who plan to join the June 6 parade meet at 10:30 A.M. in the Court House yard and bring flowers. Each child should also contribute one cent for the Cemetery headstone collection for the Unknown Dead. Donations for the veterans’ launch may be given at the old post-office at Main and Water streets on June 6, 21 Ladies Memorial Association.
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Court House Yard
Main
Water Streets
Ladies Memorial Association
Pleasant Memphis Visit Recalls Confederate Reunion
Dr. W. J. Whitlock reports a pleasant time in Memphis Tennessee after attending the Confederate Re union. He traveled with Col. Junkhouser of Shenandoah and stayed at the Tennessee House praising its host and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
W. J. Whitlock
Tenn
Romney Confederate group plans June visit to Winchester
Adjutant Boyd of Gen. Tunner Ashby Camp reports a letter from the Confederate Association at Romney announcing that between fifteen and twenty members will visit Winchester on June 6.
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Boyd
Tunner Ashby
Confederate Association
Romney
Winchester
Reunited at Divorce Court After Long Separation
E S Orndorff and Virginia Orndorff, once torn apart by separation, reconciled after she sought forgiveness and he withdrew the divorce suit. He had moved toward dissolution, but miracles of remorse and a plea for their three year old daughter Ruth led to a renewed family bond in Winchester.
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E. S. Orndorff
Virginia Orndorff
Ruth
Orndorff
Star Tannery
Jennie Himilwright
Mr. Orndorff
Tar Star
Winchester
Regular Council Meeting Announcement Prompt
The City Council announces a regular monthly meeting at eight o'clock tonight. Citizens are invited to attend and participate in the session.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wang
W. P
Bushnell’s
MR. Byrd
Corporation Court of
Justice of the Peace
Chester
MR. Jordan’s Law
Walues
Anne
B.S. Orndorff
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