Fairfax College Finals Tonight in Presbyterian Church
The Fairfax College closing recital featured Miss Anna Shepherd and others in dances and arrangements. Graduates listed include Anna Rachal Allen Fannie Flavia Converse Julia Amelis Mary Josephine Shepherd Jane Peerce Shcan. A diploma ceremony with Rev Dr Woods follows, plus a college reception and flower notice.
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Fairfax College
Moszkowski
Anna Shepherd
Lucy Willis
Mendelsshon
Flavia Converse
Schubert
Nevin
Josephine Shepherd
Godard
Brahme
Misses Shepherd
Misses Sloan
Converse
Ruby Tolbard
Durand
Jane Sloan
Chopin
Anna Rachal Allen
Winchester
Fannie Flavia Converse
Harrisonburg
Julia Amelis
Forney
Mary Josephine Shepherd
Bristol
Jane Peerce Shcan
Burlington
W. Va
Prominent Guest Invited to Round Hill Literary Session
Prof. Herbert, principal of South Branch Academy in Moorefield W Va, has been invited to attend the Round Hill Literary Society meeting at Fairfax Hall in the city on June 21. A majority of local intellectuals want to attend and Prof. Herbert also desires to visit the Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
South Branch Academy
Moorefield
W. Va
Round Hill Literary Society
Fairfax Hall
Will Play for Colt Show
The Union Cornet Band will depart early tomorrow morning for Upperville to provide music for the Colt Show on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Colt
Union Cornet Band
Upperville
Rouss Hook and Ladder Declines State Convention Trip
The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company will not attend the Maryland State Firemen's Convention due to high railroad rates. Round trip fares are $2.90 for uniformed members and $3.18 for others and ladies. They will still join the Virginia State Firemen's Association in Staunton while the Charlotte, N. C. visit remains under consideration. Three new members were elected: Peter C. Petrie, Wm. J. Jackson, and Richard L. Petrie.
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Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Maryland
Frederick City
Crack Drill Association
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Staunton
Charlotte
N. C
Peter C. Petrie
Wm. J. Jackson
Richard L. Petrie
Elderly Lady Fractures Hip In Home Accident
Miss Rebecca Dinkle aged elder sister of Mr Peter Dinkle of 120 West Cork Street had a severe fall at her home this afternoon around 1 o clock. She fractured her right hip and may face serious consequences. Doctors W S Love and W A Bell attended. She previously fractured her left hip ten years ago in Grafton West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Dinkle
Peter Dinkle
West
Cork Street
Miss Dinkle
W. S. Love
W. A. Bell
Grafton
W. Va
Runaway Steer Tosses Eggs in Lime Kiln Run
A steer bolted from Oyler and Ebersole’s Lime Kiln area pulling a buggy loaded with six dozen eggs. George Curl chased on horseback, catching the animal before Neil Smith’s livery stable after a four block pursuit. Eggs were smashed while the buggy remained intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyler & Ebersole
George Curl
John Reed
Mr. Curl
Neil Smith
A Special Train for Woodstock
A special train will run over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad on July Fourth with connections at Strasburg Junction on the Southern Railroad for Woodstock. It departs at 8 15 a.m. and returns the evening of July 4. Round trip rate to be announced later.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Strasburg Junction
Southern Railroad
Woodstock
Comrade Charles P McCord Will Be Buried With Camp Honors
Comrade Charles P McCord of Co K Fifth Virginia Regiment died at the City Hotel after a nine week illness. He will receive last honors from Turner Ashby Camp with funeral in the camp room tomorrow at 4 p.m. Grand Chaplain John P Hyde to officiate. Remains escorted to Mount Hebron Cemetery for burial. McCord, a Winchester native aged 67, is survived by son William of Wheeling West Virginia, brother George of Philadelphia, cousins Miss Annie and Mattie McCord, and grand nieces Misses Nannie and Lillian Jefferson of Philadelphia.
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Charles P. McCord
Co. K
Fifth
Virginia Regiment
City
Confederacy
Turner Ashby
John P. Hyde
McCord
Winchester
Mount Hebron
William
Wheeling
W. Va
George
Philadelphia
Annie
Distinguished visitor praised by Winchester town
Rev Dr Geo Edward Reed president of Dickinson College attended the Valley Female College baccalaureate and praised the hospitality shown to him and his son George Reed. He expressed lasting fondness for Winchester and its citizens who heard his sermon and enjoyed his entertainment at the college. He will remain a welcome visitor.
Sister of Mr. Taylor Mourned in Winchester Funeral
Mr. Sydney Taylor and wife returned from Washington where they were summoned by the death of Mrs. E. C. Caldwell sister of Mr. Taylor. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Caldwell a widow left no children and visited Winchester last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Taylor
Washington
Mr. Taylor
E. C. Caldwell
Friendship Fire Company Chooses Woodstock Trip
The Friendship Fire Company will meet Wednesday night at 8 to decide on the Woodstock trip on July 4. All members are expected to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Woodstock
Dance for Sweet Charity draws Winchester society
Winchester society buzzes over a charity dance at Rouss Hall to aid Winchester Memorial Hospital. Tickets sell fast as locals prepare a social and financial success, with rummage sales and a June 20 race event planned to bolster the hospital fund. Trustees survey sites on Peyton and Amherst streets and a Miller Supply lot for the hospital location.
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Rouss Hall
Braddock and
Water Streets
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Moore
Peyton Street
Whissen
Amherst Street
Miller Supply Company
Tribute From a Friend Brings Strawberries to Editor
A reader named J Clifton Wheat delivered a basket of unusually large and flavorful strawberries to the editor today. The gesture is described as a refreshing, morale-boosting tribute among the staff, likened to earlier editor gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmsworth
J. Clifton
Edinburg Man Seeks Washington and Philadelphia Visit
Mr. Charles Marston of Edinburg and his cousin Mrs. Charles Henry planned a trip to Washington and Philadelphia after a stay with relatives. Soda Water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Marston
Edinburg
Charles Henry
Washington
Philadelphia
Prominent Quaker Joseph Robinson Dies in County
Joseph Robinson, aged 76, long time resident near Cedar Grove, died at his daughter's home at 2 30 PM from paralysis after a five year illness. He was a son of Andrew A Robinson and a prominent Society of Friends member. Survived by four children including John F Robinson and William T Robinson. Funeral from his home Wednesday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Robinson
Cedar Grove
Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Andrew A. Robinson
Sarah M. Fenton
John Fenton
John F. Robinson
Wm. T. Robinson
Missouri
Annie Cloud
Mamie Robinson
Society of Friends
Valuable St. Bernard Stolen by Excursionists
Mr. S D McDonald seeks Baltimore police help to locate a young St. Bernard stolen Sunday by several men aboard a Baltimore and Ohio excursion train. The dog followed girls to the depot before being taken into an express car and carried to Baltimore. Trainmen on the excursion have been notified to aid in the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
McDonald
Music and elocution recital at Valley Female College
Tonight at eight o clock Valley Female College presents a highly anticipated recital of music and elocution. Rev. Dr. Jno P Hyde and instructors have prepared a refined program, with strong interest in the finale amid rumors of Dr Hyde possibly retiring this year and receiving calls to continue his educational work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Fenale College
Jno. P. Hyde
Hyde
Will Elect Officers Hiram Lodge Meeting Tonight
Hiram Lodge will convene at 8 p m to elect officers. Members are urged to attend and participate in the annual organizational vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Lodge
Union Station Split Could Hit Winchester West End
A Pennsy railroad move toward uniting the Cumberland Valley and Baltimore & Ohio lines may shift traffic to East Winchester. Locals fear the West End’s industrial core will suffer as the B and O station shifts, with redevelopment likely in East Winchester and a resulting business boom there.
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Winchester
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio Road
West End
Srak
Cumberland Valley
Baltimore & Ohio
Camber and Valley Road
Pennsylvania System
Pennsylvania Road
Fair Grounds
Union
East Winchester
Cumberland Valley Railroad
West Winchester
Washington Street
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Bushnell’s
Westminster, MD
Miss Rebeccah Dinkle
Chas. McCord
Tamara
Sweet Charity
County
St. Bernard
Valley Female College
Penn, R
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