City annexes over seventy thousand dollars in property
A court decree extends the city western boundary to include about seventy thousand dollars of real and personal property and around 200 residents. The extension covers Cumberland Valley railway property and key sites while preserving county debt and tax rules for five years, with mandatory reinvestment from annexed district revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J Henson
R. Gray Williams
Commonwealth
Jno. M Steck
A. P. Pendleton
Board of Supervisors
Common Council
Bentley Kern
J. Robt Smith
B & Q O. Railway
Baltimore and Ohio
Shawnee Hollow
Fair Grounds
Berryville
National Cemetery
Martinsburg Pike
Mary J. Guinn Dies After Long Illness at 70
Mrs. Mary J. Guinn aged 70 died Saturday evening at Burnt Factory in this county after a lingering paralysis. Her remains were taken to the home of Z. B. Morgan near Bunker Hill W Va for funeral services at 2 PM conducted by Rev. Axhia White of Gerardstown. Burial followed in Episcopal Cemetery at Bunker Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Guinn
William Swimley
Burnt Factory
Z. 8. Morgan
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Axhia White
Gerardstown
Episcopal
William White Dies After Lingering Illness at 68
William White a native and former resident of this county died Sunday afternoon at four o clock at the home of his son Joseph White in Strasburg after a lingering illness of a complication of causes He was 68 years old The funeral will be held Tuesday at noon from the residence of his daughter Mrs Charles Cline on South Braddock Street in Winchester He leaves three daughters Mrs Jacob Keckiey of Lookout Mrs Charles Cline of Winchester and Mrs Clarence Carr of Winchester and four sons Dudley White of Washington Joseph White of Strasboro Walter White of Hayfield and Harry White of this county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William White
This County
Joseph White
Strasburg
Winchester
Charles Cline
South Braddock Street
White
Jacob Keckiey
Lookout
Winché&ster
Clarence Carr
Messrs
Dudley White
Washington
Strasboro
Walter White
Hayfield
Harry White
Sheridan's Celebrated Ride Remembered in Letter
Mrs. A J Griffith of Ruffian North Carolina renews her subscription and recalls Sheridan's ride on September 19 1864. She places the event between 11 and 12 in the morning as he passed through Stephens City with foaming horse and sword aloft, calling language not in the Bible. Sheridan halted his hidden men but they did not rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Griffith
Ruffian
N. C
THE
Star
Sheridan
Children’s Day Observed at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church held Children’s Day exercises yesterday morning with notable singing by the school. Decorations impressed attendees and two solos were sung by Mrs. John Miller and Mrs. D. H. Bragonier. Rev. Dr. McFaden of Richmond offered a prayer, followed by an engaging talk from Rev. J. Gray McAllister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
John Miller
D. H. Bragonier
Dr. McFaden
Richmond
J. Gray McAllister
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company Memorial Parade Notice
Members of Rouss Hook and Ladder Company are ordered to report in full uniform at Truck House Friday June 6 at 11 a.m. to participate in memorial exercises and parade. By order of Company. Henry Schneider, Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Hook & Ladder Company
Truck House
Henry Schneider
Aged Visitor Attends June Exercise
Mrs. Ellen Conrad of Baltimore Maryland visits for the June sixth occasion. At 86 years old she travels to participate in the event and keeps up with the exercise routine.
Miller family and companions travel from Stephens City
Mr. and Mrs. 8 H Miller accompanied by Hilda Miller Fannie Peery of Stephens City and Mabel Doane of Philadelphia are at a social event in town.
Personal notes from Winchester residents and visitors
Short items list residents and visitors: Mr Loring Cover leaves for Philadelphia. Miss Emily Conner recovers from illness. Mrs Helen Stephenson in Winchester with friends. Miss Bessie Brown of Martinsburg visiting Mrs J T Brown. Mr John Griffith of Brooklyn visiting near Philadelphia. Mrs A Williams of Middlesburg visiting her parents. Mrs Maria Worthington returns from Washington and Baltimore. Mr Burwell McGuire of Clarke County spends Saturday in Winchester. Miss Elizabeth Worthington of Washington visiting Miss Eleanor Conrad. Mr G S Funkhouser of Hagerstown visiting his wife in Winchester. Prof EC Line and family spend summer at High View. Mr and Mrs W O Horsey of Baltimore arrive to make Winchester home. Mr Fontaine Huff of Charles Town attends Episcopal services. Mrs Clara Worthington returns to Baltimore. Mr Edmund P Hunter returns to Washington after visiting Winchester. Misses Gertrude Marshall and Nyna Woodward of Summit Point visit Mrs J W Snyder. Mr D W Brown ill at home. Mr Brown 86 on April 10. Hon H D Flood leaves for Washington after stay with sister Mrs Richard E Byrd. Miss Grace Jackson led Epworth League at Braddock Street Church. ON JUNE 61TH visit our Grocery Department. Fancy Cakes from Vienna Bakery. MILLER SUPPLY CO.
Bennett-Moulton to Open With A Daughter of The People
The Bennett Moulton Company opens this evening with the four act comedy drama A Daughter of The People. Tickets cost 10 20 and 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett-Moulton Company
Death from sunstroke kills John Henry Fields at 41
John Henry Fields colored died at his Winchester area home Saturday evening from sunstroke suffered Thursday. He was 41 and left a mother. Funeral services were held this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Fields
Winchester
Judge Mann Here in Winchester for Evening Talk
Judge William Hodges Mann of Nottoway is in Winchester to speak this evening at the court house hall. Mann is a candidate for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hodges Mann
Nottoway
Winchester
Court House Hall
Manna
Dr Ashley Humston Buys Fergusson Farm Near Town
Dr Ashley Humston purchased the Fergusson farm from B James Fergusson for thirteen thousand dollars. The deal secures the farm near town and marks a notable local real estate transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergusson Farm
Ashley Humston
B. James Fergusson
Friendship Fire Company Called to Meeting Tomorrow
All members are requested to meet at the hall at 1030 o clock tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Virginia Honors Her Heroic Dead
Warrenton and nearby towns observed Confederate Memorial Day with large crowds and speeches by figures such as Major Robert W. Hunter and Hon. Rushton Williams. Parades, flag restorations, and graveside ceremonies honored Virginia Confederate soldiers across Front Royal Romney Moorefield Shepherdstown Woodstock and Massanutten Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wartenton
Warrenton
Tobert W. Hunter
M. A. McIntyre
Front Royal
Rushton Williams
Newmarket
Luray
Romney
Moorefield
Daughters of the Confederacy
Potomac Tannery Band
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Keyser
Shepherdstown
John Lamb
Richmond
Virginia
Stonewall
Woodstock
Massanutten
James B. Avirett
Ashby
Pretty Clarke Girl Plans June Wedding
Miss Lena Foley of Waverly Clarke county will wed Lee Byrnes a rising farmer of the county at her home in Waverly on June 8. Memorial services were held at the Old Chapel with graves of Confederate dead decorated. Berryville beat Charlestown 9 to 6 in a Saturday baseball game. Walter Poley of Mt Jackson visited his parents. Mrs W Barrett of Washington visited her brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Foley
B. F. Foley
Waverly
Clarke County
Lee Byrnes
Berryville
Charlestown
Walter Poley
Mt. Jackson
B. Foley
W. Barrett
Washington
Dix
Marriage of Jones and Vertner in Baltimore
Te Wed at Luray reports the marriage of Russell A. Jones of Baltimore to Eliza beth Kearney Vertner daughter of the late Hon. angen Yasue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luray
Russell A. Jones
Baltimore
Mies Elizabeth Kearney Vertner
Angen Yasue
Miss Susie Byrd Warms Baltimore Wedding Distinction
Miss Susie Rivers Byrd daughter of the late Colonel William Byrd of Winchester and sister of Hon Richard E Byrd married Mr J Lester Shipley Jr at noon Saturday in the bride's home on North Calvert Street Baltimore The Rev J Houston Heckleton officiated The couple will reside at 1435 Bolton Street after a Northern honeymoon Mr Shipley a Virginia figure educated at Charles Town and Randolph Macon College formerly with Produce Exchange Building and Loan and now on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad staff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Rivers Byrd
William Byrd
Winchester
Richard E. Byrd
J. Lester Shipley, Jr
J. Lester Shipley
Alderson
W. Va
Calvert Street
Baltimore
J. Houston Hecleston
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
George Shipley
Westover
James River
Richard Evelyn Byrd
New York
Produce Exchange Building and Loan Association
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Odd Fellows Remember Brothers at Mount Hebron Cemetery
One hundred sixteen members of Madison Lodge No. 6 Independent Order of Odd Fellows gathered yesterday afternoon and visited Mount Hebron Cemetery to honor deceased brothers. J. P. Haddox served as marshal and the Widows' Friend Encampment displayed new regalia. A shower paused ceremonies as sexton James Hamilton placed flowers on each Odd Fellow grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Lodge
No. 6
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Mount Hebron
J. P. Haddox
Marshall
Sexton
James Hamilton
Senator Martin To Speak Tonight At Court House Hall
Senator Martin addresses Winchester and Frederick County residents at Court House Hall tonight at 8 o clock. He promises a plain speech about his stewardship and will answer Montague's attacks without retaliation, emphasizing merit over opponents' demerits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Martin
Winchester
Frederick County
Court House Hall
Montague
Drop of Five Cents In Wheat Ravels Markets
Wheat prices fell five cents today with wholesale figures listing wheat at 90 cents, rye at 60 cents, corn at $2.55, penne 12 cents, eggs at 14 cents, and old sea turkeys among other market quotes.
Memorial Day Observance Set for Sixth of June
Preparations complete for Confederate Memorial Day with a parade of veterans firemen and students. The Rev J Gray McAllister will deliver the oration at Stonewall Cemetery. The Warren Light Infantry will not attend. Page Riflemen march to Front Royal and camp at Shawnee Hollow. Public school children are asked to assemble at 10 30 tomorrow. merchants to close for the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunner Ashby
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Daughters of the Confederacy
Stonewall Cemetery
Star
J. Gray McAllister
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Virginia
Warren Light Infantry
Front Royal
Page Riflemen
Frederick County
Robert ¥. Leedy
Shawnee Hollow
Luray
Miss Virgie Aiken Is Laid To Rest In Hebron Church
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the home of her uncle T. J. Orndorff for Miss Virgie Aiken who died recently. Reverends D Bulla and G S Bowers officiated and many floral tributes were placed on the casket. The remains were taken at 5 30 this morning to Yellow Springs West Virginia for burial at Hebron Church. Surviving relatives include Mrs L W Aiken her mother and Mr and Mrs William Aiken Mr Walter Nail Mr and Mrs Orndorff and Mr Ollie Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgie Aiken
T. J. Orndorff
North Main Street
D. Bulla
George 8
Winchester to Meet Martinsburg in Valley Baseball Tilt
The Shenandoah Valley Academy baseball team will face the Royal Blues of Martinsburg at Reservoir Park in this city tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. The teams are evenly matched and a keen contest is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Royal Blues
Martinsburg
Reservoir Park
Bowles Wins Judgment Against Wall in Virginia Case
The Bowles versus W. W. Wall case from Winchester was tried here on Saturday and ended with a judgment for Bowles for 96 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowles
W. W. Wall
Winchester
Children’s Day Celebration at Heterick S M E Church
The Children’s Day event at Heterick's Methodist Episcopal Church South Chapel yesterday drew praise for the children’s fine conduct and the music, described as excellent by Rev. cy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heterick
Methodist Episcopal Church South Chapel
Notable Ascension Day Service by Winchester Templars
The Winchester Commandery No. 12 Knights Templar held a large Ascension Day service at the Episcopal Church with 43 Templars in full regalia marching from City Hall under Eminent Commander A M Baker. Distinguished visitors included Rev F T McFaden Grand Captain General of Virginia and Rev W F Locke ski from Mount Vernon Church. The ceremony featured Onward Christian Soldiers, Scripture readings, prayers, and a rich musical program with soloists and a full choir. Dr McFaden wore black silk, Rev Locke white silk, and Dr Hyde attended despite eyesight limitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Knights Templar
Episcopal Church
A.M. Baker
F. T. McFaden
D. D
Grand Commandery
Virginia
Dr. McFaden
W. F. Locke
Pintoro
Winchester Commandery
John P. Hyde
Templars
McFaden
Mr. Locke
A. M. Baker
W.E. Cooper
Margaret Page Dame
Hunter H. McGuire
W. E. Cooper
G. QO. Miller
Margaret P. Dame
Esther Lewis
Virginia Cabell Baker
Altos
John I. Sigat
Eugenia Snapp
Mises Rebecca Bell
W. W. Frederick
Henry W. Brown
Clarence W. Hensell
Basses
H.H. McGuire
John I. Sioat
Hugh G. Russell
J. C. Bartlett
L. BR. Swimsey
H. D. Faller
Copp couple tours Old Point Comfort after conference trip
Mr and Mrs John KE Copp of Kernstown off to Old Point Comfort after attending the sixteenth annual Brethren Church conference in Washington. They visited their son Rev Zed H Copp in the city before starting the seaside tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John _ KE. Copp
Kernstown
Mt. Zion
the Brethren Church
Washington
Zed H. Copp
Old Point Comfort
Voupe News
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Fheater
Sajrvisos
Bunker
Ellen Conrad
Mr. Loring Cover
Philadelphia
Emily Conner
Helen M. Stephenson
Bessie Brown
J. T. Brown
John Griffith
Brooklyn
Mrs. A. ©. Williams
Middleburg
Mrs. T. O. Wyndham
Maria Worthington
Burwell McGuire
Elizabeth Worthington
Eleanor Conrad
Water Street
G. S. Funkhouser
Hagerstown
E.C. Line and Family
Fall Church, Va
High View
Mrs. W. O. Horsey
Fontaine Huff
Clara Worthington
Edmund P. Hunter
Gertrude Marshall
Nyna Woodward
Summit Point, W. Vas
J. W. Snyder
D. W. Brown
Mr. Brown
H. D. Flood
Grace Jackson
Southern Seminary
Buena Vista
Braddock Street
Vienna
Miller Supply CO
Judge Mann
Clarke
Evening Star
Miss Susie Byrd
Senator Martin
Miss Aiken
Long Home
MR. Bowles
Berryville, Va
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