City Council June Meeting Minutes Record
The Common Council met in regular session with President E Holmes Boyd. Key items include May Treasurers report, water and street department updates, hydrant installations, coal and water usage, and discussions on legal defense fees for Major Holmes Conrad. References to street lighting adjustments and insurance for City Hall furniture conclude the deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Holmes Boyd
Messrs
Blake
Fuller
Barton
Robt
W.haymaker
Brown
Haddox
Lewis
Willis
Ramsburg
Kinzel
Commissioner of the Revenue
J. EK. Correll
Supt. of Water and Streets
P. W Byd
Boyd
Market
Gerard Streets
Barnett
Holmes Conrad
Citor Robt. M. Ward
Conrad
Adam Forney
N. A. Brent
Committee On
Kent
Cork
Braddock and
Peyton Streets
City Hall
Sham Battle Site Selected for Fourth of July
Shawnee Tribe S O R M reports progress for a Fourth of July sham battle with the Redskins facing Uncle Sam's soldiers on Reservation Heights. Tuscarora Tribe and West Virginia National Guard observers toured local grounds and favored the Winchester Golf Club for its suitability. The Fair Grounds Bakerlot Shawnee Hollow and Julia Wood's thickets were shown as options before selecting the golf club grounds for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscarora Tribe
Co. E
West Virginia National Guard
Martinsburg
Fair Grounds
Bakerlot
Shawnee Hollow
Julia Wood
Thickets
Winchester Golf Club
Golf Club
Club
Redskins
Uncle Sam
Reservoir Heights
Mr James Wood Glass To Receive Law Degree
Mr James Wood Glass of Winchester will graduate from Washington and Lee University Lexington Va with a Bachelor of Law degree. He is son of Col W W Glass and heir to a long prominent Winchester family dating to founder James Wood who established the town in 1752.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
James Wood Glass
Winchester
Glass
Col
W. W. Glass
James Wood
Frederick man arrested for false pretences impersonating physician
Leroy S. Anderson of Frederick Maryland was arrested in Frederick County for impersonating a Johns Hopkins Hospital physician and receiving a $25 fee to attend a young lady with cancer after previously being jailed in Winchester for selling spectacles without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy S. Anderson
Frederick
Winchester
Frederick County
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Couple Weds Quietly at Romney Parsonage
At the Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage in Romney West Virginia last night Benjamin Roe aged 70 and Lizzie Smith aged 60 were quietly married. They traveled to Capon Bridge this morning where they plan to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Romney
W.va
Benjamin. Roe
Iss Lizzie Smith
Stephens
Capon Bridge
Mortuary Chapel Excavations Nears Completion at Mount Hebron
William Henry the excavator contractor reported finishing the Mortuary Chapel work at Mount Hebron Cemetery, noting only trenches remain for next week. Rev D I Reed mentions a camp meeting route from White Post to Page's at Boyce on July 15, and a camp gathering set July 18 to 28 in White Post woods, with Rev Sam attending July 22 to 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry
Mount Hebron Cemetery
D. 1
Reed
White’ Post
Page's
Boyce
Noones
White Post
Sam
Children’s Day Postponed Service Change at Market Street M E Church
Children’s Day service at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church has been postponed from the second to the third Sunday in June to allow participants to prepare for the elaborate program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Gordon Faces Fresh Trouble in Harrisburg
A Maryland man known in Hagerstown and Winchester era a colored man named Frank Gordon faced new legal trouble after a complaint by a white cleaner, Mrs. Slick, alleging improper remarks. He left for Harrisburg to start anew, ending his court ties.
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Frank Gordon
Winchester
Hagerstown Mail
Frank
Joe’s
Hagerstown
Hamilton Row
Slick
Pennsylvania Ave
Harrisburg
Miss Baker Weds In Newport News
Miss Sue Glass Baker of Newport News Virginia and Mr. Walter Mitchell of Rolla Missouri wed at 4 pm yesterday at the bride’s parents home in Newport News. Rev. Williams officiated with best man Rev. H G Siebels and maid of honor Miss Edna Riddleberger. Groom serves as private secretary to Senator Cockrell and will soon become rector at Sewanee Tennessee. Honeymooning in Sewanee. Bride related to local Cartmell family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Glass Baker
Newport News
Walter Mitchell
Rolla
J. C. Baker
Williams
Trinity Episcopal Church
Washington
H. G. Siebels
Montgomery
Als
Edna Riddleberger
C. K. Barrows
Richmond
Maud. Mitchell
Nancy Cartmell
Emily Baker
Winchester
Senator Cockrell
Missouri
Sewanee
Tenn
T. K. Cartmell
Sham Battle a Tremendous Affair at Winchester Fourth
The Martinsburg World reports a sham battle in Winchester on July 4 presented by the Martinsburg Red Men. Company E of the West Virginia National Guard from Martinsburg will recruit about 75 men under Major A J Moore with ex-Captain John N Parks and regular officers assisting. The great chief of the Red Men for the event has not yet been chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Martinsburg World
Morning Service Set At U B Church For Next Sunday
The United Brethren Church will hold Sunday worship at 11 am next Sunday instead of evening service. Pastor Rev. D. Skelton wishes to attend Red Bud Children's Day exercises in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethern Church
8. D. Skelton
Red Bud
Squirrels Bagged by Two Hunters Near B Hill West Virginia
Capt. Charles H. Hardy and Mr. Clendenning hunted for squirrels in the neighborhood of B Hill West Virginia. They bagged six squirrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Hardy
Mr. Clendenning
B Hill
W. Va
Final Exercises Begin Tonight at Episcopal Female Institute
The Episcopal Female Institute in Winchester holds its closing exercises tonight at 8 o clock with instrumental and vocal performances by sixteen graduating seniors. Prof I E Ide leads the music. a comic drama Love in a Bonnet closes the program. certificates will be awarded and diplomas conferred near the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Female Institute
Christ Episcopal Church
James Crammer
I. E. Ide
Winchester
Episcopal Institute
A. M. Smith
First Hose Company Plans Delegation to Maryland Event
At the regular meeting of the First Hose Company of Hagerstown Maryland the group voted to send a delegation to the Maryland State Firemen Association convention in Lonaconing this month and to attend the Winchester Fourth of July celebration. A committee was formed to arrange the trip and they will be joined by their drum corps. The company has previously visited Winchester and won prizes and has long been friends with the Charley Rouss boys from the 1897 Virginia State Association gathering. The hall displays a framed photo of their Star advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Comany
Maryland State Firemen’s Association
Lonaconing
Winchester
Charley Rouss
Virginia State Association
Miss Katie Glass Heads to Newport on Morning Train
Miss Katie Glass left this morning for Newport Rhode Island where Abe is expected to meet her at the dock. The article notes her travel and anticipated reunion pending further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Glass
Newport
Rhode Island
Abe
Florida Monument Erected in Stonewall Cemetery Lot
The Florida monument finally placed in the Florida lot at Stonewall Cemetery today after delays. Mr. Orndorff oversaw completion. 38 tombstones accompany the monument, including 24 from the 5th regiment, 9 from the 8th, 1 from the 3d, 1 from the 20th, 2 from the 30th, and one with unknown regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Florida Lot
Stonewall Cemetery
Orndorff
Building Committee Takes No Action on Church Improvements
The Building Committee of Market Street M. E. Church met last night and discussed plans for substantial improvements. No formal action was taken regarding the proposed enhancements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street M. E. Church
Mr. Flora Improves After Illness and Stroke
Geo A Flora, long ill and having suffered a stroke, shows improvement today. The well known citizen’s condition had caused concern among friends who are relieved by the reported progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Flora
Walter Barnett Opens Tensorial Parlor on East Water Street
Mr. Walter B. Barnett today opened his tensorial parlor at No 10 East Water Street. The shop is fully furnished with up-to-date items from Koken Barber Supply Company of St Louis, including two of the latest hydraulic chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Barnett
East Water Street
Koken Barber Supply Company
St. Louis
Monument Erection For Tate Lycurgus Savage Grave
Mr. Geo. W. Haines plans a monument at Mount Hebron over the grave of Tate Lycurgus Savage. The project details are given with local timing and site note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Haines
Mount Hebron
Were Wedded at Commencement Romance at Fort Worth University
Prof. Miflin W. Swartz of Winchester and Miss Gertrude MacBrien of New York State were married May 21 at Fort Worth University chapel during closing exercises. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Fisher. Swartz, former Shenandoah Valley Academy instructor, teaches Latin and Greek. MacBrien, Emerson College graduate, chairs Oratory and Physical Culture. They will live in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miflin W. Swartz
Winchester
Gertrude MacBrien
Tar Star
Fort Worth University
Fort Worth
Texas
M. W. Swartz
Fisher
Swartz
Shenandoah Valley Academy
University of Virginia
MacBrien
New York State
Emerson College of Boston
Terrell Ave
Informal Reception For Popular Pastor In Winchester
Last night Rev. W. H. H. Joyce former Braddock Street M E Church South pastor and now at Luray Va was guest of Mr. and Mrs. E J Evans on North Main street. A large crowd welcomed him back as he attends his sister Clyde Joyce’s graduation at Valley Female College near Annapolis Md and will deliver the V F C graduation address tonight. He will remain in Winchester until after June sixth then return to Luray on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. H. Joyce
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Luray
E. J. Evans
North Main Street
Joyce
Clyde Joyce
Annapolis,Md
the Valley Female College
Winchester
Drowning Victim Arthur Snider Laid to Rest
The funeral for Arthur Snider was held at Mount Hebron Cemetery following arrival of his body from Annadele New York. Rev. C D Bulla and Rev. W H H Joyce led services at the grave as members of the Rouss Hook and Ladder Company served as pallbearers with a floral design and tolling bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Snider
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Annadele
New York
Funk and Ray
Mount Hebron Cemetery
C. D. Bulla
W. H. H. Joyce
The
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Friendship Fire Company Plans Parade Arrangements
The Friendship Fire Company held a special meeting at 8 o clock presided by Capt. Jas M Haymaker to finalize details for participating in the June 6 parade. All necessary arrangements were discussed and completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Jas. M. Haymaker
Annual Concert at the Y and Valley Female College
Last evening the Valley Female College hosted its annual commencement concert in Winchester. The elocution and musical program drew a large audience as seven ladies showcased talent in solos, duets, a troupe of performances, and the final play The Mouse Trap. Mrs. Somers and Mrs. Bemis were among the participants as Day exercises followed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Valley Female College
Winchester
Charlie A
Osburn
Cottle
Bole
Pleps
Nellie Osburn
Somers
Farr
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Pete Enna
Pharoah
Sham Battle
Mr. Wood Glass
Sam Jones
Miss Baker
U. B. Church
Tennessee
Misses Carrier. Beckham
Susie M. Donohoe
Elizabeth Marion Jones
Virginia Eubank McClandish
Mary M. Meade
Sallie B. Montgomery
Anna P. Seaman
Elizabeth J. Skinner
Laura Pearson Ward
Celeste Williams
Elizabeth J. Whitacre
Grace Cooper
Helen T. Holliday
Ruby Jacqueline Smith
Nena G. Walter
Louise O. Zirkle
Washington Post
Capitol City
Ladies Memorial Association of
Virginia Avil
Congress
William B. Bates
E. W. Carmack
J. D. Richardson
John A. Moon
R. A. Pierce
L. P. Padgett
Henry R. Gibson
T. W. Sims
C. E. Snodgrass
John Wesley Gaines
Albert Akers
Daughters of the Confederacy of
Star
Flora
Miflin Swartz
Y. F
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