Virginia Wants Valley Business and Rail Boost
A Times-Dispatch correspondent provides Winchester views on improved rail facilities for the Valley. Interviews with Mayor H H Baker Judge Thomas W Harrison ex-city solicitor Robert M Ward editor R E Byrd and others urge the Corporate Commission to secure better connections and lower rates to boost trade for Winchester and the Valley.
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Otalf
End Times-Dispatch
Winchester
H. H. Baker
Times- Dispatch
Virginia
Thomas W. Harrison
Circuit Court
Robert M. Ward
Upper Valley
Vginia
R .E. Byrd
Winchester “Evening Star
Lower Valley
Woodstock
Harrison
Southern
Baltimore and Ohio
Strasburg Junction
Corporation Commission
Times-Dispatch
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Clarke County
Frederick
H. ‘Hansbrough
Valley of the
Willard Declares Bid for Virginia Governor at Hotel Loby
Col. Joseph E. B. Willard of Fairfax, a prominent lieutenant governor candidate, predicts he will be the next governor. He vows to canvass Virginia and push a progressive platform while touring Loudoun County and preparing to travel to Richmond.
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Peo Clais
Virginia
Joseph EB. Willard
Mairfax
Old Dominion
Tec cc Mag Post
Tam
Old State
Post
Commonwealth
Willard
Loudoun County
Richmond
Judge Stewart Named For Supreme Bench Seat
Governor Pennypacker appointed Judge John Stewart of Chambersburg to fill the late John Dean on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The move aims to blunt Philadelphia disruptions spreading statewide, reflecting GOP leaders wishes for a steady court. Stewart began public life in 1881 as a State Senator and ran as an independent for governor in 1882, influencing the 1882 race that helped elect Democrat Robert E. Pattison.
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Pennypacker
John Stewart
Chambersburg
Winchester
John Dean
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Philadelphia
State Senate
Cameron
James A. Beaver
Robert E. Pattison
Temperance Workers Honor Grave Decoration Day
The local Women’s Christian Temperance Union observed its annual flower decoration day at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Mrs. George Windell led the services as members decorated the graves of ten to twelve members who rest there, honoring Jennie Cassidy the first flower mission superintendent.
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Mount Hebron Cemetery
George Windell
Flower Mission
Jennie Cassidy
Flower Missions
Funeral Service Set for Rath Mer at Four
Funeral arrangements announced for Rath Mer with services scheduled for four o'clock Sunday afternoon. The ceremony will take place at the family residence and will be conducted by local clergy. Loved ones are invited to attend.
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Rath Mer
Appointment asst assessor named for Frederick county
Mr Joseph E Kiger has been appointed assistant assessor of lands and lots in the southern district of Frederick county. The new post covers valuation and property records for the area.
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Joseph E. Kiger
Frederick County
Ber ssaat closing exercises honor roll attendance
Miss Emily Powers visits Washington. Harry Gaver returns from Randolph Macon College Ashland Virginia for the summer. Rose McDonald teaching at Theological Seminary Alexandria Virginia returns home for summer. Helen Talbott returns to Rockville Maryland after visiting Mrs A Moore. Mary Louthan of Charlottesville visits Mrs John Louthan.
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Berssaat
Emily Powers
Washington
Harry Gaver
Randolph Macon College
Ashland
Rose McDonald
Theological Seminary
Alexandria
Helen Talbott
Rockville
A. Moore
Misa Mary Louthan
Charlottesville
John Louthan
Capt H A Herrell Visits Old Home in Winchester
Capt H A Herrell, once captain of Company A Virginia Infantry, addresses Ashby camp then appears in the Sixth of June parade. Long a Whitacre merchant and now a Washington, D C manufacturer, he remains warmly attached to Winchester memories as a Times subscriber for 25 years.
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Retuington
Revell
Whitacre
Washington, D. C
Virginia Infantry
Governor Holliday
Ashby Vamp
Herrell
Winchester
John L. Herrell
North Main Main Street
Presbytery Meeting Postponed to Martinsburg Date
Winchester Presbytery held a brief called meeting at Rev. Dr. James R. Graham's study on Braddock street. The gathering postponed its important business to convene in Martinsburg, West Virginia, on Tuesday June 20, with ministers Dr. Henry M. White, Rev. A. O. Hopkins, Rev. R. B. A. White, and Rev. Harry Moore in attendance.
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Winchester
James R. Graham
Braddock Street
Martinsburg
W. Va
Graham
Henry M. White
Kernstown
A. 0. Hopkins
Charlestown
RB. A. White
Royal Wedding A Real Love Match
A critical look at royal marriage, comparing the German crown union to a dated female matrimony plot. It cites Queen Louise, Napoleon, and a century of dynastic fate, then shifts to modern schemes where young women target rich elderly men for rapid fortunes.
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Nemo
Germany
Berlin
Louise
Herm
Prussia
Napoleon
Vga
William
Amherst
Mass
Williams
Funeral for Daniel W. Brown at U B Church
Funeral services for Daniel W. Brown were held this afternoon at the U B Church with Rev. D Skelton officiating. He was buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Daniel W. Brown
U. B. Church
D.skelton
Mount Hebron
Children’s Day at Market Street M E Church
The Sunday School of Market Street M E Church will observe Children’s Day with exercises at the church tomorrow night at 8 o’clock.
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Market Streeet M. E
Sisters Headed to Philadelphia Graduation
Mrs. Georgia Nixdorff travels to Philadelphia to attend graduation exercises at the hospital where her sister Miss Ada McDonald will graduate. The two sisters and Miss Catherine Courtney then plan a trip to Atlantic City.
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Georgia Nixdorff
Philadelphia
Ada McDonald
Catherine Courtney
Atlantic
Fire destroys a pretty home near Siler
A fire at one this morning destroyed the dwelling of J M Clark half a mile from Siler. The family barely escaped in their night clothes and the house and contents valued around 1 000. Authorities suspect an incendiary set the blaze.
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Star
Siler
J. M. Clark
Harry Cain's Narrow Escape From Death in Mine Blast
Harry Cain survived a deadly blast in a Cumberland Maryland cement mine while another worker named Johnson died after a large rock crushed him. Cain clung to a projection as the rock struck breaking his right forearm.
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Harry Cain
Cumberland
Cain
Johnson
Mr. Cain
Harris Address Sparks Baltimore Epworth League Rally
The Baltimore City Epworth League met Friday evening, May 26, at St. John’s of Hamilton. Rev. D. Harris delivered an address greatly enjoyed. Officers were elected with Sam B. Doyle promoted to president, promising continued vigorous work. The Baltimore league is noted for vitality and efficiency.
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Baltimore City
Epworth League
St. John’s of Hamilton
D. Harris
Sam. B. Doyle
Methodist Church
Balimore
Martinsburg Woman as Winchester Guest of Miss Love
Miss Sallye W. Faulkner of Martinsburg visits Winchester staying with Miss Elizabeth Love on Water Street for several days.
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Sallye W. Faulkner
Martinsburg
Winchester
Elizabeth Love
Canterbury Merchant Weds Stephens City Bride in Lynchburg
A quiet wedding united J Harvey Canter a Canterbury merchant with Norma McLeod of Stephens City at the Winfree home in Lynchburg Virginia. Rev Ernest Stevens officiated with Millard Canter as best man and Willie Virginia Shipley as maid of honor. The couple will reside at Canterburg after visiting Richmond Virginia Beach and Baltimore.
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J. Harvey Canter
Canterbury
Norma McLeod
Stephens City
J. B. Winfree
Lynchburg
Winchester
Lynch
Oo Street
Mises Norma McLeod
Ernest. Stevens
Memorial Methodist Church
Walter B. Ryan
Millard Canter
Willie Virginia Shipley
Mrs. Canter
Richmond
Virginia Beach
Baltimore
Canterburg
Where to Worship God on Sunday in Winchester Churches
A listing of Sunday services in Winchester includes Methodist Episcopal at Market and Cork Streets with morning preaching and evening children’s day. Christ Episcopal at Water and Washington Streets with 11 am sermon and 7:30 pm service. M E Church South on South Braddock Street with 11 am and 8 pm services and 2:30 pm Sunday School. West Water Street church with 11 am and 7:30 pm sermons and 9:30 am Y P P M. Sacred Heart on South Main Street with 7:30 am low mass and 10:30 am high mass plus 9:30 am Sunday School.
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Winchester
Methodist Episcopal
Cor. Market
Cork Ste
Chas. T. Weede
Hannah
Christ Episcopal
Cor. Water
Washington Sts
R. Bailey
M. E. Church South
South Braddock Street
Charles D. Bulla
Epworth
West Water Street
Georges. Bowers
Sacred Heart Catholic
South Main Street
J. E. McVeery
Friendship Reel Team Wins Prize After Committee Hearing
Capt Breckenridge and James P Reardon appeared before the Green committee to defend the Friendship Fire Co Winchester reel team prize. The group claimed 15 men in line and cited travel costs and work duties as reasons for fewer participants. Lawyers reportedly advised the committee to pay the $250 prize, asserting nine members suffice for a quorum.
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A. R. Breckenridge
Friendship Fire Company
Adam Forney
James PB. Reardon
Irvin Carper
Hagerstown
Green
Friendship Fire Co
Winchester
James P. Reardon
Reardon
Delamarter
Delamatter
Ip Fire Co
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Judge Stewart
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Berryville
Clarke
H. A. Herrell
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Presbytery
Cecelia
Bate
Montana
Mr. Brown
Mr. Harris
League
Mr. J. Harvey Canter
Grace Lutheran
Friendship
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