Emphasizing Christian Leadership in the Civil War Era
A Memorial Day address extols the Confederate leadership and faith in God. It praises soldiers who built the New South and defended virtue, noting the Christian invocation in the Confederacy's founding and leaders like Davis, Lee, Jackson, and Hood as examples of pious military resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Confederacy
Confederate States
Confederate States of America
South
Morgan
Ohio
Lee
Pennsylvania
Pennsyvania
Hur
Hunter
Chambersburg
Davis
Confederacy
God
Jackson
Johnson
Gordon
Hood
Hardee
Polk
Stuart
Prince Rupert
Virginia
Appomattox
Chancellorsville
Port Republic
Lucy Duvall Weds Rufus Robinson at Cool Spring
Miss Lucy Duvall and Mr. Rufus Robinson were married on Wednesday June 7 at Cool Spring near Summit Pol Va in a green and white decorated ceremony. Rev A Syden Stricker officiated. Kathrine Parkinson played the wedding march and a reception followed before the couple departed for_Qld Point and other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Young
Summit Pol
Lucy Duvall
Rufus ©. Robinson
Winchester
Lillian Jenkins
Hattie Dull
William Lauck
Newport News
Howell Bond
Holmes Withers
Margaret Young
Daisy Divine
Ella Holmes
Bessie Young
Kathrine Parkinson
Peabody Conservatory of Music
A. Syden Stricker
Winston-Salem
N.C
Rath Glendening
Loudoun County
Withers
Clarke County
Alice Burr
Bardane
W. Va
Berryville Speech Postponed by Senator Martin
A Berryville notice says Senator Martin who was to address voters on Friday June 9 has telegraphed he cannot attend due to urgent business. He will speak at Berryville later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Star
Berryville
Final Recital by Miss Glass Music Class at The Inn
The final recital of Miss Katherine Glass's music class is at The Inn this evening at 7 30. Guests will also hear Miss Janet H Young an elocutionist and niece of humorist lecturer Mr A W Hawks, who has toured with the Southern Lyceum Bureau with success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Glass
Janet H. Young
Miss Young
A. W. Hawks
Southern Lyceum Bureau
Local Short News Notes From June Visitations
June 8 update lists Mr. Charlies Anderson of Baltimore visiting relatives nearby. Mrs. Susan McCoy returns to Winchester. Mr. Baxter Griffith of Trone is mentioned in the area notes.
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Charlies Anderson
Baltimore
Susan McCoy
Winchester
Baxter Griffith
Trone
Daniel W Brown Dies This Evening in Winchester
Daniel W Brown an aged resident of Winchester died this afternoon at his home 426 North Main Street after a lingering illness aged 86 years. The funeral will be held Saturday at 3 PM. He leaves two sons Joseph T Brown captain of the Sarah Zane Fire Company and James M Brown and a daughter Mrs Sarah E Brooks all of Winchester. He also leaves two brothers Joseph and Robert Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Brown
Winchester
North Main Street
Mr. Brown
Joseph T. Brown
Sarah Zane Fire Company
James M. Brown
Sarah E.brooks
Josep and
Robert Brown
Friendship Fire Company Reel Team Wins at Hagerstown
A message from Hagerstown reports the Friendship Fire Company of Winchester won the reel race at the event with a time of 39.8 seconds and prize money of $250. Waynesboro finished second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Friendship Fire Company
Winchester
Friendship Boys
Waynesboro
Young Girl Gertrude Smedley Dies at 22 Near Front Royal
Miss Gertrude Smedley aged 22 died at her home after a long illness of consumption. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. White at Prospect Hill Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late John Smedley. Also noted are visits by Mrs. A B Hunter and daughters from Waterproof Louisiana, and several local social updates including Eastern College Chapel closing exercises with 21 graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Smedley
Rev. White
Prospect Hill Cemetery
John Smedley
A. B. Hunter
Lilia
Julia
Waterproof
Louisiana
Georgie K. Laws
Aldham
Ruffner
Elkton
J. H. Turner
Minnie Murrell
Lem. Anderson
Gertrude Adams
White Hall
Elizabeth Rast
Eastern
College Chapel
Erasmus Cobourn Dies in Kentucky Educator and Writer
Erasmus D Cobourn a Winchester native and noted educator and writer died near Elkton Kentucky at about 70. He taught in Christian county for years and wrote as Squedric for Hopkinsville papers. A Civil War Confederate veteran he served from 1862 and his funeral was held at Elkton under James M Cobourn of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erasmus D. Cobourn
Winchester
Elkton
Kentucky
Cobourn
Christian County
Hopkinsville
James M Cobourn
John N. Bell
Mrs Harris Visits Maryland Relative in Charlies County
Mrs. B. F. Harris of Charlies county Maryland is visiting her mother Mrs. Dr. McP. Faller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Harris
Charlies County
Maryland
McP. Faller
Silver Loving Cup for Rev Mr Smith
The St George's Episcopal Church Fredericksburg congregation presented a silver loving cup and autograph album to Rector Rev Mr Smith as a farewell gift. Judge John T Godrick delivered the presentation amid expressions of regret over his departure to Christ Church Winthrop. The telegram notes his tenure from January 3 1897 to July 1 1905 and the congregation's enduring appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Fredericksburg
St. Andrew
John T. Godrick
Christ Church, Wintie
W. D. Smith
Berryville Social News Highlights From June Evening
Master Palmer Campbell visits Mrs. Dr. James McGuire in Berryville. Hon. Marshall McCormick attends court at Fincastle. A gathering honors Miss Bessie Sedrick and Miss Mary Ruff of Charlestown. Mrs. A Moore Jr. travels to Charlestown on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Campbell
New York City
James McGuire
Marshall McCormick
Fincastle
Botetourt County
John W. Gaunt
Bessie Sedrick
Mary Ruff
Charlestown
Berryville
A. Moore, Jr
Jury verdict reached in Stine v. B&O near town
The jury awarded Walter Stine 250 dollars for damages from the alleged killing of horses on his farm. They inspected the fence condition at the scene under Sheriff Clark H. Purcell. Plaintiffs seek punitive damages beyond the 300 dollar value of the horses.
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Stine
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
A. R. Pendleton
Winchester
J. L. Bumgardner
Staunton
Jas. P. Whitacre
Mesers
T. A. Adama
O. B. Whitacre
Isaac Lamp
Atwell Guard
T. B Adama
P. B. Unger
M. Rosenberger
Burial of Jennie Lane in Green Hill Cemetery
From Stephens City and vicinity report the burial of Jennie Lane an 84 year old resident at Green Hill Cemetery on the 6th with Rev Stephens officiating. Also notes convalescence of Edgar Lineburg and sister Minnie, Harvey Williams sold the James Affleck farm for 4500 to Dr. B F Montgomery. A storm brought an inch of rain with hail then no damage. Rev W M Cassel to take pastoral charge of Lutheran congregations here and at St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Lane
Green Hill Cemetery
Stephens
Edgar Lineburg
Minnie
Harvey Williams
James Affleck
B. F. Montgomery
W. M. Cassel
St. Paul
Leading Citizens To Play Baseball
Berryville public game set for Monday June 12 at 2 30 pm on Moore field. Pro teams Never Sweate and Plug-Uglies feature Berryville Clarke county professionals and business leaders. Admission funds the Public School chair fund.
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Berryville
Moore Field
Clarke County
Quietly Married Near Winchester
Oscar Henkel Lewis and Bessie Virginia Barr were quietly married Tuesday evening in Kernstown by Rev. Dr. Henry M. White. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Ross Barr, works at the United Telephone Company's exchange and is well liked. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John K. Lewis of the city and is a well known young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Henkel Lewis
Bessie Virginia Barr
Kernstown
County
Henry M. White
Opequon Memorial Church
Ross Barr
United Telephone Company
Exchange
John K. Lewis
First Dance Of Series Friday Night
The first of a summer dance series by the Winchester German Club will be held in the Winchester Inn ballroom on Friday June 9. Dancing starts at nine with music by a Winchester orchestra. Refreshments will be served. Horace Brown Jr. is visiting his parents on North Washington Street.
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Winchester
Winchester Inn
Horace Brown, Jr
North Washington Street
Mother and Infant Die in Fire at Cross Junction
Eddie Kerns aged 22 died at noon yesterday at the residence of Aaron Dunlap near Cross Junction. He suffered lifelong nervous trouble and died of spinal and brain affection. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Sirbaugh and Mrs. Snyder, and the funeral will be at Fairview Cemetery on Timber Ridge.
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The
Star
Whitacre
Eddie Kerns
Aaron Dunlap
Cross Junction
Mary J. Kerns
Vernie
J. W
Fairview
Timber Ridge
Harry
Mary Whitacre
Virginia Christian College
Lynchburg
M. Virginia Whitacre
von Ep Christian Colles
Bisoya Es
Hiece
Bessie Winchester
Pargitteville
W. Ya
Burnt Factory Obituary and Local Notices
The remains of Mrs. Mary Guinn were taken to Bunker Hill for burial after dying at her sister’s Burnt Factory home. She leaves a daughter in Bunker Hill, several brothers in the West, and a sister Mrs. Swimley. Also noted are local social visits, a windmill erection by S. A. Affleck, illness of Miss Sophia Staff, and a church sermon by Rev W. D. Bye planned for June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Guinn
Wm. M. Swimley
Burnt Factory
Bunker Hill
Funk & Ray
Presbyterian Church
Ohio
Zeph Morgal
West
Wm. Swimley
Rachel Wright
J.D. Wright
A. Affleck
D. T. Wood, Jr
Julia Jackson
Sophia Staff
Maud Benner
Mary
Florence Spitter
Forest Glen
W. D. Bye
Real estate deals total $23000 in Frederick Clarke
A deal involving 23000 dollars closed yesterday with two transfers. Dr. B A Humston bought the Fergusson farm a few miles south of Winchester on the Valley Pike for 13000 dollars. Mrs Annie M Humston sold Clarke county property to J L Humston for 10000 dollars.
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Frederick
Clarke Counties
B. A. Humston
B. J. Fergusson
Winchester
Valley Pike
Annie M. Humston
J. L. Humston
Clarke County
Ezra Dexter Four Act Comedy Drama At Auditorium
Tonight the best yet staged a four act comedy drama titled Ezra Dexter at the auditorium with ticket prices set at 10 20 and 30 cents.
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Ezra Dexter
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France
New South
Summit Point
Mr. Robinson
Daniel W.brown
Front Royal
Evening Star
Erasmus Cobourn
Rev
MR. Smith
Fredericksburg, Va
News of Today
Mr. Stine
Stephens City
Burea
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