John W Brown Dies Suddenly at Home
John W Brown a former prominent merchant died at 3 45 pm at his north Main Street residence from consumption. He was with family when a hemorrhage occurred. no funeral plans yet. Survived by widow Miss Hott, two children Mario and Willie, parents Mr and Mrs Daniel Brown, two brothers James M and James T Brown, sister Mrs Sarah E Brooks. He belonged to the Sarah Zane Fire Company and United Brethren Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.brown
North Main Street
Mr. Brown
Daniel Brown
North Main Streets
Marion
Colorado
Winchester
Miss Hott
Mario
Willie Brown
Jas. M. Brown
Jas. T. Brown
Sarah E. Brooks
Sarah Zane Fire Company
United Brethren Church
Has Beens vs Shenandoah Valley Academy at Fair Ground Park
A highly anticipated baseball game is set for Friday June 13 at Fair Ground Park. The Has Beens, former Valley League players, face Shenandoah Valley Academy with a lineup featuring Sandy Baker H R Kern Ed Stone Sammie Atwell James Collins Will Calvert Hunter Kern Bowman Worthington and substitutes John Kern Jack Shin Glaize German Smith Beagle nT sae oe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Ground Park
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Has Been
Goodwin
Cuba Rica
James Collins
Rightield
Will Calvert
Hunter'n. Kern
Hyde's & Smith
Bowman
Worthington
John Kern
Jack Shin- Glaize
German Smith
Bi . Sheetz
W. Burgess
Beagle
Madison Lodge Elects Nine Officers For Next Six Months
Madison Lodge No. 6 I C C F met in regular session last night and elected officers for the ensuing six months. C J Franks was seated as Past Grand after routine business and the annual election proceeded as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Lodge No. 6
C.J. Franks
Rev C D Bulla Chosen Chaplain For Charley Rouss Fire Co
The Charley Rouss Fire Company unanimously selected Rev. C. D. Bulla pastor of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South as chaplain to succeed Rev. W. H. H. Joyce who moved to Luray Virginia. Bulla was elected a member and, under suspension of the rules, the spiritual head of the company. The Fourth of July committee will require ten volunteers from each company for police duty at the sham battle. Bulla’s selection follows Joyce’s active involvement with the company.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
C. D Bulla
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
W. H. H. Joyce
Luray
Bulla
Joyce
B. W. Hillyard
Large Hay and Grain Sales Highlight Clarke County Trade
Lacy Humston, brother of Mrs. Sprint, and manager for B F Humiston, sells grain and hay to Garvin of Boyce VA and Joseph Wright of Winchester. Four thousand bushels of wheat at 824 cents, sixteen hundred bushels of corn at 62 cents, and sixty tons of hay at 11.25 each. High quality grain and hay garner top prices with still profit in farming.
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Lacy Humston
Thos. Sprint
B. F. Humiston
Clarke County
Garvin
Boyce
Joseph Wright
Winchester
Hounston
John Huff Held for Court in Pocketbook Theft Case
John Huff, arrested last Saturday on stealing a pocketbook containing $25 from Ernest E. Burkhart of Martinsburg, had a hearing yesterday before Justice Harrison. The empty pocket was taken for the court and Huff remanded to jail in default of $500 bail.
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John Huff
Ernest E. Burkhart
Martinsburg
Harrison
Golf Games Played Yesterday at Winchester Club
Yesterday two games of golf determined trophy outcomes at Winchester Golf Club. E B Sheets defeated Marion Orndorff in the gentlemen’s match, while Kate Conrad defeated Mrs Daniels to retain the ladies cup. Marshall McCormick and his two daughters from Berryville visited Winchester.
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Winchester Golf Club
E. B. Sheets
Marion Orndorff
Daniels
Kate Conrad
Miss Conrad
Marshall McCormick
Berryville
Winchester
Spangler Claim Held Up in Washington Suit
Mrs. Mary M. Funk administratrix of Joseph Funk’s estate sues Mrs. A Virginia Spangler and P Edwin Dye in the District Supreme Court Washington for an injunction and four receivers. She alleges unpaid bonds and that Spangler faces a government draft of 4390 held by the Court of Claims. a restraining order and receiver are sought to protect Funk creditors. Spangler formerly owned Hackwood Farm near Winchester tied to Civil War damage claims.
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District Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
Mary M. Funk
Josep Funk
A. Virginia Spangler
P. Edwitt Dye
Joseph Funk
Virginia
Funk
United States
Court of Claims
P. Edwin Dye
Adminster
Hagner
Spangler
Hackwood Farm
Winchester
Hackwood
Hook and Ladder Accept Invitation to Virginia State Firemen's Meet
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company held a June meeting to accept an invitation to attend the Virginia State Firemen's Association in Portmouth Virginia on July 20. They adopted a revised constitution and elected six new members G W Snider H L Orndorff Carl Snider F L Thurston C E Johnston and L G Drummond. The drill champions of the region will enter the convention drill contest and train several times weekly to train new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginian State Firemen’s Association
Portamouth
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
G. W. Snider
H. L. Orndorff
Carl ©. Snider
F. L. Thurston
C. E. Johnston
L. G. Drummond
Fire Doused by Quick Bucket Brigade Near Oil Tanks
A night brush fire dangerously near kerosene oil tanks on an open lot was halted by a makeshift bucket brigade after local residents spotted it and alerted the scene. Spark from a passing Baltimore and Ohio engine is blamed. the fire, discovered by Mr. Heflbower and companions, was kept from spreading before the fire department responded.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Heflbower
Sarah Zane
Yeakley
Turner Ashby Camp notes pension approvals and Memorial Day
Gen Turner Ashby Camp met and approved five pension papers. The treasury gained 26.60 from dues and 5.16 from a June 6 collation. Lunch day totals: 243 served from 324 tickets issued, 81 unreturned. Comrey's Band provided music. thanks to Wm Sumpton for use of his building. Striker and aides thanked for duties. collation total 47.72. Acknowledgments and minutes prepared for press publication.
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Turner Ashby
Treasury
Comrey
Martinsburg
Wm. Sumpton
Quartermaster Striker
President Signs Bill for Morgan Cannon in Winchester
Treasurer George H. Kinzel of the Morgan Memorial Association received a letter from Congressman Hay saying President Roosevelt signed the bill for the cannon for General Morgan's grave. General Crozier ordered the Allegheny Arsenal superintendent to deliver the cannon to the association. Mrs Gordon Van Hook of Washington and her sister Miss Nellie Page of Berryville were shopping in Winchester yesterday.
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George H. Kinzel
The
Morgan Memorial Association
Hay
Roosevelt
General Morgan
General Crozier
Allegheny Arsenal
Gordon van Hook
Washington
Nellie Page
Berryville
Winchester
Edward Williams Held After Brother Shooting in Stephens City
Edward Williams, a colored man, was arrested after shooting his brother Charles Williams at Stephens City. He was brought before Squire John M Locke for a preliminary hearing and remanded to the county jail to await the grand jury. The injured Charles Williams had the bullet removed and was not reported in serious condition. Williams's wife Melinda traveled from Stephens City to Winchester for a brief interview.
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Edward Williams
Charles
Star
Squire John M. Locke
Stephone City
Squire Locke
Williams
J. A. Parker
Charles Williams
Melinda Williams
Stephens City
Stan
Winchester
Bids Sought for North Market Cold Storage Plant
Bids will be received for a cold storage plant to be erected on North Market street until three o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Plans and specifications available at Noonan & Noakes No. 7 North Main street after seven tonight.
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North Market Street
Noonan & Noakes
North Main Street
Brilliant Social Event At Carr Home Social Event
Last night Mr and Mrs Lucien Carr hosted a reception for guests including Miss Lynch of St Louis. Winchester society flocked to the palatial lighted residence for an evening of dancing to entrancing music and German figures. Refreshments were served as the party continued through the hours.
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Lucien Carr
Miss Lynch
St. Louis
Winchester
Carr
Errors in Names Corrected for County Registration Board
Saturday report fixes misrendered names for Clarke H. Purcell Albert Pine and A J Wigginton in the County Registration Board roster originally published by Tux Star. The corrected list reflects accurate spellings and initials for official records.
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Tux Star
Clark Russell
Clarke H. Purcell
Public Auction to Sell Sawmill and Engine in Front of Court House
H. P. Kerns trustee will sell at public auction in front of the Court House on Friday June 13 at 10 o clock the sawmill engine and lip of T A Lewis located at a specified site. The sale advances the liquidation of assets as court ordered.
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H. P. Kerns
Court House
T. A. Lewis
Floral tribute from Ashby Camp honors Confederate dead
Turner Ashby Camp of Winchester followed a Grand Camp order to support Colonel Nolls in decorating Camp Chase graves. Unable to send flowers due to distance, the camp sent $5 to buy flowers for the graves, a gesture from Confederate Veterans in Winchester.
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Turner Ashby
Gordon
Grand Camp of
Confederate Veterans
Camp Chase
Columbus
Ohio
Nolls
South
Winchester
Inspector Miller Visits His Old Home in Stephens City
Mr. 8 H Miller government textile inspector returning to his old home in Stephens City after six months in San Francisco. He inspects woolens and other fabrics bought for the Philippines and will stay until June 18 before likely receiving a new posting. He reports enjoying the Pacific Coast climate and has gained twenty pounds.
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8. H. Miller
Stephens City
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Dance at J Brad Beverley Residence Sparks Local Youth
Last night at south Stewart street the Beverley residence hosted a dance given by Miss Anna Beverley for many young friends. The hostess proved entertaining and charming as the attendees enjoyed dancing and a scene of youthful pleasure with delightful refreshments served.
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J. Brad Beverley
South Stewart Street
Winchester
Anna Beverley
Miss Beverley
Mercer Estate Affairs Take Tangible Form
The Mercer estate matters are gaining momentum with new light on the case. Capt Haddox has received a letter from the west that will interest Mercer heirs who should call to view it.
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Mercer
Capt
Haddox
West
Vance W Striker Named Chief Marshal For July Fourth Parade
Chief of the Fire Department J Wm Sibert transfers command to his first assistant Vance W Striker for the parade to be held July 4. Striker will be chief with aides Dr Julian F Ward and Dr Wm P McGuire. Five divisions are named with marshals from Friendship Fire Co Charley H Hardy Rouss Fire Co Wm M Calvert South End Hose Co Geo W Curl Sarah Zane Steam Fire Co Lewis F Cooper and Rouss Hook and Ladder Co R E Trenary.
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J. Wm. Sibert
Vance W. Striker
Julian F. Ward
Wm. P. McGuire
Sarah Zane Steam Fire Co
Lewis F. Cooper
Rouss Hook and Ladder Co
R. E. Trenary
Sibert
Striker
Union Meetings Likely To Be Held In Winchester
The Ministerial Association of Winchester met at Rev T Marshall West's home to discuss union meetings planned by the Young Men’s Christian Association to be held across city churches with Richmond delegates. No agreement reached. decision pending as to hosting in coming weeks. Also report of buggy collision on Main Street Stephens City with no injuries and Nancy Nurton returning from Baltimore for vacation.
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Ministerial Association of
Winchester
T. Marshall West
Marketst
Methodist Episcopal Church
James R.graham
Dr. Graham
Young Men’s Christian Association
Richmond
Main Street
Stephens City
Clinton Pifer
Cleveland Adams
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John W. Brown
S. Y. A. Boys
Imous Players
Madison Lodge
C. D. Bulla
Charley Rouss Fire Co
John Hutt
Bar of Justice
Henry Mallory
Parker
Henry
L. E. Rice's
Morgan Cannon
Ashby Camp
Columbus,c
Inspector Miller
J. B. Beverly
Mercer Estate
Nancy Nurton
Baltimore
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