Will Cumberland Valley Firemen Association Form Here
The Fourth of July committee in Winchester discussed forming the Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association here. Secretary Kiger will seek Martinsburg talks with Mr Kline to organize locally. Race events at the Fair Grounds were rejected to avoid conflicting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss Fire’ Company
Brown
L.carver
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Winchester
Joseph E. Kiger
Martinsburg
W. BR. Kline
Smith
Col Baker Receives Virginia Guard Order for July Visit
Col H H Baker of Richmond, aide to Governor Montague, receives Special Order No 68 from the Adjutant General permitting Company E of the West Virginia National Guard to enter Virginia armed and equipped to visit Winchester on July 4 1902. Copy sent to West Virginia Adjutant General. Secretary Joseph E Kiger to forward orders to Company E commandant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Virginia
Ricamont
West Virginia National Guard
State of Virginia
Winchester
W. Nae
West Virginia
Nalle
Mr W B Eaton Visiting Here In City
W B Eaton of Minnesota and Elk River resident arrived in the city to visit his niece Mrs Wm Copenhaver on South Market Street and will spend several days here. He has prospered in his adopted state and received an ovation from friends and town officials before continuing to relatives near High View Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Eaton
Minnesota
Mr. Eaton
Elk River
Wm. Copenhaver
South Market Street
West
Eaton
Virginia
High View
Berryville Hosts Two Early Morning Weddings
At Berryville, two weddings occurred at daybreak. Miss Jennie Philips married E D Coyner at 4 am, the ceremony performed by Rev Wm Melville, after which the couple left for a tour by train. Soon after, at 8 am, Miss Anna Barr wed James Morrison at the Baptist parsonage with few relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Jennie Philips
E. D. Coyner
Anna Barr
Jacob Morrison
Miss Philips
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Coyner
George Barr
Clarke County
James Morrison
Miss Barr
Clarke
Winchester
Mr. Morrison
Ducks Adopt Dog As Their Mother
Mr. George J. Jolliffe owns a setter dog that has formed a strong bond with a brood of hatched ducks. The dog tends the ducks, shielding them like a mother hen, and the ducks follow and nest under the dog for protection. The setter is among Mr. Jolliffe's noted thoroughbreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Jolliffe
Mr. Jolliffe
Sarah Zane Fire Company Meets for Routine Business
The Sarah Zane Fire Company met last night with Captain C A Evans presiding. A committee was appointed to arrange a picnic and the company will assemble at 9 30 tomorrow morning to attend the funeral of Mr John W Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
C. A. Evans
Assamble
John W. Brown
Corner Stone Laying Date Set at Mount Hebron Chapel Site
Hiram Lodge No 21 fixes the corner stone ceremony for the Mortuary Chapel at Mount Hebron Cemetery. The 8 PM event aims for June 21 to mark the cemetery’s 58th anniversary with Judge Duke of Charlottesville delivering the address. Builders Willey Bros of Middletown push to complete the chapel in line with the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Lodge
No. 21
Mount Hebron
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
Willey Bros
Middletown
Duke
Charlottesville
Funeral of the Late John Brown
Funeral services for John Brown will be held tomorrow at 10 in the United Brethren Church. The Sarah Zane Fire Company and Winchester Lodge No. 65 Knights of Pythias will attend. Rev. S D Skelton will officiate. Interment in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Survived by a widow Miss Parlette and two children. Pallbearers named by the Knights of Pythias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
United Brethren Church
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Winchester Lodge No. 65
Knights of Pythias
S. D. Skelton
Mt. Hebron
Parlette
L. F.cooper
Lewis Winkley
William McDonald
David Wingerter
First Hose Company Elects Member and Plans Winchester Trip
The Hagerstown Herald reports that Fred Wolf was elected to membership in the First Hose Company and several applications were received. The Winchester trip committee reported progress as it prepared for the July 4 event, with another company meeting planned next week for further arrangements. The Uniform Bank of the Western Enterprise Fire Company met yesterday for drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Herald
Fred Wolf
Winchester
Uniform Bank
Colt Show Attendance Dips at Upperville VA
The Upperville Colt Show attracts fewer attendees from Winchester than in past years. Notables among visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. Wi. E. Cooper along with Messrs Bart Noonan, George Woodward, Robert Doran, Wm. Breckinridge and Wm. Goodwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upperville
Winchester
Thomas Cooper
Wi. E. Cooper
Messrs
Bart Noonan
George Woodward
Robert Doran
Wm. Breckinridge
Wm. Goodwin
Kinzel Buys Fergusson Estate in Winchester
City Treasurer George H. Kinzel becomes owner of the Clark estate on Fairmont avenue in Winchester after a deal with Hansbrough Carter. The fifty acre property includes heights fortifications, an antebellum house with modern amenities, an expansive lawn, stables, and other outbuildings. The purchase, about $11,000, may lead to repairs and a return to its former beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
George H. Kinzel
Clark
Winchester
Fairmont Avenue
B. James Fergusson
William L. Clark
Clark Maxwell
Kinzell
Winchester Fire Companies Face Possible Sale Inquiry
Fire Chief J W Sibert reports a letter from the Alexandria fire department asking if the Friendship Charley Rouss or Sarah Zane Fire Companies would consider selling their steamers. Alexandria seeks a second-hand steamer after recent purchase from Fredericksburg. Companies value apparatus highly and rely on popular subscription for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sibert
Alexandria
Stole Turkeys in Broad Daylight
Mr. Edw. Williams of Lake View plans to obtain a warrant for Harry Rinker, a white neighbor, on charges of stealing a drove of young turkeys. Williams found the fowls tied in a coop built by Rinker, turkeys belonging to Miss Cora Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edw. Williams
Lake View
Harry Rinker
Williams
Rinker
Mr. Williams
Cora Williams
Notable county citizen John Bromley critically ill at home
John Bromley a highly respected county resident lies critically ill at his Red Bud home. He is advanced in age with grave fears for his outcome. His daughters Mrs J L Maphus and Mrs M L Capper in Winchester are at his bedside as commencements near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bromley
County
Red Bud
Winchester
J. L. Maphus
M. L. Capper
Death of A McKericher in Washington D C
Alexander McKericher died in Washington D C this morning after a three week illness of catar rh of the stomach. He was about 60 and a native of Perth Scotland. Survived by his widow and four children. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McKericher
Washington
D. C
McKender
Mr. McKericher
Perth
Scotland
Winchester
Alexander Steele
McKericher
Robert Steele
Spring Gardens
Washington City
Frank Harper
Baltimore
Frederica McKericher
Joseph McKericher
Steele
Picnic Committee Appointed by Sarah Zane Fire Company
Last night Capt. C. A. Evans named a seven member committee to plan a summer picnic for the Sarah Zane Fire Company. Members include L. F. Cooper R. L. Gray Lewis F. Trier A R. Snapp F. Willis J. T. Brown and John Brown. The group will set the date location and advertisement for the August event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
C. A. Evans
Messrs. L. F. Cooper
R. L. Gray
Lewis F. Trier
A R. Snapp
F. E Willis
J. T. Brown
John Brown
Marching for Mr. Smith's farm in Fauquier County
Prof. A. M. Smith, former principal, leaves for Markham Virginia. Mr. Smith, retired from active life, plans to support himself or rely on farming income in his future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Smith
Episcopal Female Institute
Tramps Try to Burn Jordan Springs Hotel
Two vagrants threatened local boys demanding food and milk then set a hay barracks ablaze near Jordan Sulphur Springs. The fire destroyed five tons of hay and five tons of losses totaling over 300 dollars. Col. H. Baker cannot recover on insurance due to an untransferred policy from EB Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Springs
Stephensons
Hr. H. Baker
Hay Barracks
Col. Baker
Hansbrough
Carter
A Small Boy Is Run Down on Main Street
Freddie Nail, a young boy, was knocked down on Main Street by a bicyclist while dodging a ball. Witness Mr. George Sheetz tried to avoid the collision and was thrown against a horse cart but both he and Freddie escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Nail
John W. Nail
Main Street
George Sheetz
Freddie
Mr. Sheetz
Opening at Jordan White Sulphur Springs Resort
Col. H. H. Baker prepares for the grand opening of Jordan White Sulphur Springs near Stephensons in this county. The renovated resort, now Opequon Inn, will host up to 300 guests with baths and modern amenities. Manager Gr D. M. Sherman, formerly of the Richmond Hotel, oversees operations and Dr. G. W. Larrick of Middletown visited yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Baker
Jordan White Sulphur Springs
Stephensons
Baker
Opequon Inn
Gr D. M. Sherman
Richmond
Washington
Small Boy’s alert helps Stonewall Jackson in 1862 valley movements
Clarke Courier recounts a Clarke County boy's mail from Warrenton to Middleburg to The Plains pursued by Federal troops under General Shields. He warns Stonewall Jackson of Shields’ rear approach, aiding Jackson as Fremont moves toward Strasburg and Jefferson County, West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Courier
John H. Alexander
William R. Alexander
the Courier
Clarke
Warrenton
Middleburg
Plains
Manassas Gap
Shields
U. S
Valley
Virginia
Stonewall Jackson
N. P. Banks
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Winder
Stonewall
Harpers Ferry
Jackson
Charles Town
W. Va
Fremont
Strasburg
Shield
Jine
Shi
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MR. Smith
Col
HH. Baker
Col. H. H. Baker
A. J. Montague
Mr. W. B. Eaton
Star
Philips—Coyner
Sarah Zane
Colt Show
MR. Kinzel
Fergusson Estate
Judge Clark
Alex. M’kericher
Sram Sda
Rand
G. W. Larrick
Jno
H. Alexander
Mosby
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