Memorial Day at the Old Chapel Inspires Clarke County Remembrance
A Clarke County visit recalls Memorial Day at Old Chapel, where old walls and the Confederate monument draw crowds for services honoring dead heroes from the North and South. The piece profiles the spiritual pull of Old Chapel as a memory site, noting historic Virginian figures and a verse on Col. Randolph’s monument.
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North
Tn “Company
Old Chapel
Clarke County
Clarke
Virginia
Col. Randolph
S. A
Mrs Atkins Dies in Clarke County at 87
Clarke County loses Mrs Rebecca J Pulliam Atkins age 87 a longtime resident. Survived by husband deceased and children Mrs Ea Neill Whit Mr Jas Bolton Rectortown WW Atkins Shenandoah City Va Mrs Sue McCauley Nineveh Mrs Annie McCauley Riverton R A Atkins at home Mrs Carrie Locke Canterbury and J W Atkins Stephens City. Funeral likely White Pearl Monday.
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Clarke Fansy
Atkins
Rebecca J. Pulliam
Rappahannock
White Peal
Ea Neill
Whit
Jas. Bolton
Rectortown
Ate ‘Kins
Shenandoah City
Sue McCauley
Nineveh
Annie McCauley
Riverton
R. A. Atkins
News Notes From Marlboro and Winchester Visit
June 9 Marlboro notes recount visits from Mrs. Brown of Winchester and others. Jacob Tabler leaves the local blacksmith shop for a Middletown home while farmers cheer after rain and crop improvement. Edward Brent buys a new driving horse as residents, including William Bareham of Maurertown, visit neighbors and plan trips to Atlantic City.
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Winchester
Jacob Tabler
Middletown
Russell Brill
Tost City
Edward
Brent
William Bareham
Maurertown
B. C. Shail
Stephens City
Misa Mary” Smith
B. Cherry
Atlantic City
Jonathan Clark Ill in Critical Condition in DeHaven Area
June 29 report from DeHaven notes Jona than M. Clark of near Siler in the county is an invalid from rheumatism and very ill with death expected soon. Mrs. Dane DeHaven has been ill and traveled to Martinsburg for specialist treatment. James M. Lamp of Hagerstown visits his aged mother Mrs. Maria Lamp. Howard Shade reports the loss of a valuable colt. Rev John A Shockey sold a lot of timber to a West Virginia buyer.
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Shade
John “A. ‘Shockey
West Virginia
Winchester businessman probate leaves estate to widow
The will of a Winchester resident, dated September 5 1904, admitted to probate, names wife Mrs. Sarah C. Jenkins and son George W Jenkins. The cigar and tobacco business on Main Street goes to the son, with rest and residue to the widow, who may sell property to maintain life. Upon her death, the estate goes to their children or heirs. Executors are James B. Russell and David R. Lupton.
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Winchester
James B. Russell
David R. Lupton
Sarat C. Jenkins
George W.fenking
Jenkins
Main Street
George W-Jenkins
Sarah C. Jenkins
Miss Rosa Tucker Bride This Evening at Col Alto
The wedding of Miss Rosa John ston Tucker daughter of Hon Harry S Tucker and granddaughter of Mrs John Randolph Tucker will be held quietly at Col Alto Lexington Virginia due to a recent death in the groom’s family. After a wedding trip they will reside in Kentucky with Miss Evy Tucker Mc Guire of Winchester among the attendants.
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Rosa Johnston “Tucker
Harry St. George. Tucker
John Randolph Tucker
Winchester
Silas Boxley Mason
Kentucky
Col Alto
Tuckers
Lexington
Mason
Evy Tucker Mc"Guire
Winchester Royal Arch Masons Elect Officers
The annual election of officers for the Winchester Royal Arch Chapter of Masons was held at City Hall last night. C Vernon Eddy was re elected high priest with Harry R Homer as king A R Breckenridge scribe W Wilson secretary and F S Hunt treasurer. Several appointive officers will be announced later.
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Royal Arch Chapter of Masons
Winchester
C. Vernon Eddy
Harry R. Homer
A. R. Breckenridge
W.wilson
Miss South Bride of June in Washington Ceremony
Miss Bessie South daughter of Mero B. G. South near Hagerstown Maryland and Mr Charles E Rontzahn merchant of Breathedsville Maryland wed quietly Wednesday evening in Washington. Rev A Bush of the Lutheran Church Boonsboro Maryland officiated and accompanied the couple to the capital. The bride is a cousin of Mr Wm South Taylor of Winchester.
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Bessie South
Mero B. G. South
Hagerstown
Charles E. Rontzahn
Breathedsville
Washington
A. Bush
Lutheran Church
Boonsboro
Mrr
Wm. South Taylor
Winchester
Widow Too Feeble to Manage Estate Debated in Circuit Court
Judge Thomas W. Harrison settled a trust dispute over the John H. Bancutier estate valued around £10,600. The widow, Mrs. Mary J. Bancutier, was slated to life use most property. heirs sought change in administration due to her frailty. Harrison appointed Steck as Mrs. Bancutier's committee and Rice as administrator to safeguard interests. Bequests at widow's death include Isaac Arnold 1000, John Loy 500, Catherine Glasscock 500, Mattie Courtney Stephenson 1000, and James W. White 300.
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Thomas W. Harrison
Circuit ‘Court
John H. Bancutier
Stephenson
Werren Bing
John M. Steck
Buncutter
Harrison
Steck
Buncvtter
John W. Rice
Bunentter
Isaac Arnold
John Loy
Catherine Glasscock
Mattie Courtney Stephenson
James W. White
Little Girl Survives Bite of Rattlesnake
Daisy Buracker, 18, daughter of Jacob Buracker, living near Ida in Page County, was bitten by a rattlesnake on Wednesday of last week while reaching under a log to grab what she thought was a rabbit. She drank brandy in an attempt to counter the poison and waited six hours for medical help.
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Daisy Buracker
Jacob Buracker
Ida
Page County
Lightning Burns Holes in Shoes in Thunderstorm
A storm near Leetown in Jefferson County struck a tree by farm buildings owned by A. B. Levee. William S. Wurst sat on a porch when lightning hit, peppering his shoes with small perforations. He felt almost no shock.
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Jefferson County
Leetown
A. B
William Sturst
Wurst
Rone
Citizens' Ticket Ratified in Temperance Meeting
A Citizens' Ticket convention met at the courthouse last night at eight o'clock to endorse the ticket opposing the Democratic and Republican candidates for the city council. John H. Barnett was added to replace the late George Jenkins. temperance support was reiterated. The session lasted about thirty minutes.
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Ao Lay
Ness
Gentle
Temperance
Ly “Robinson
Henry
Baker
Citizens
Tone
John H. Barnett
George FE. Jenkins
Winghester Land
Firemen's Tribute To Mr McDonald In Winchester
The Sarah Zane Fire Company adopted resolutions mourning the death of James William McDonald, a long respected member of Winchester Virginia's Sarah Zane Steam Fire Engine No. 1. It notes his good character and long service and extends heartfelt condolences to his family. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to the deceased’s family and recorded in the company minutes.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Sarah Zane Steam Fire Engine Company
Winchester
James William McDonald
Wm McDonald
Nobl
Fi Ireman
William Mc Popard
Appointment by Big Chief Jackson to Deputy Great Sachem
Big Chief Jackson appoints La tham A. H. Jackson as deputy great sachem for Incohonee Tribe No. Lt. Imp RM of Winchester. Jackson is a prominent Incohonee member who represented the tribe at the great council.
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Charles Burkett
Virginia
Latham A. H. Jackson
Imp
Winchester
Jackson
Engineer N W Davis Spends Day in Winchester
Engineer N W Davis of the electric power company spent the day in Winchester visiting facilities and inspecting grid operations. He met with local staff to review maintenance schedules and safety procedures.
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N.W. Davis
The
Electric’ Power Company
Winchester
Ultimatum to Winchestay City Council over Fire Company
The Sarah Zane Fire Company warns the City of Winchestay it will sell its horses and disband if aid is not granted by June 20. After committees examined the request, a June 30 deadline was set for council action or the horses will be sold and the company may cease operations. Committees also to locate storage for the apparatus.
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Robert Ly Gray
Freee
Sarah Zaneck
Copany
Ilot
Barr
R. M. Hanis
Lewis Winkley
Frank Willis
Goss
Charles Grove
Howard Yeakley
Sarah Zane
Wes
Barnes Named U S District Attorney for Arkansas
The Senate confirmed President Roosevelt's nomination of James K. Barnes as U S District Attorney for the Western Arkansas District. Barnes, a Kentucky native with long Western ties, has served three terms and was city attorney of Little Rock. He will visit Winchester this summer.
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United States Senate
Roosevelt
James K. Barnes
Wacs
Arkansas
Barnes
H. R. Beverly
Alisa Mery Yo
Kentucky
Ispertt
West
Little Rock
Mrr. Barnes
Winchester
Complete line of paint opens at Miller Supply Co
A new full range of interior and exterior paints is now available at Miller Supply Co. The store invites customers to browse color samples and consult staff on finishes and applications for home projects.
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Miller Supply Co
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E. U
Richard
Bryan
Miss Cleata Clowser
Mountain Falls
Mr. Jenkins
Miss Rosa Tucker
Officers of the
Royal Arch Masons
Miss South
Reliance
Miss Graver
Della
Grace Graver
Jacob
T. Geuyer
Martiaie
William Gordon
Irvin
Willow Hill
B. H. Gruver
Helen
Cgine
Pauline Girus Ver
Olive
Trene Woolford
Leesburg
Blanche Grover
Bessie Cooley
W. FE. Jennings
Richmond
C. Be, Cooley
W.C. Rothell
Maryland
J. C. Gose
Russell County
Bertha Graver
David Cooley
Ww. Ns Griven
Martinsburg
We Va
E. A. Stanton
Wayneshore
Meredith
Centreville
Mds
Irene
Olive Woolford
Elizabeth DeFreese
Indianapolis
Ind
Seeley Cone
J. C. Rothell
W. BE. _Jennings
Richmond, Val
V. Baggarly
Rockville
Winchester Aerie
J. Hi. Bancutier
Court House Hall
Mr. McDonald
Big Chief Jackson
Council
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