McAllister Quits Hampden Sidney. McFaden Elected President
Rev. Dr. James Gray McAllister resigns after three years as Hampden Sydney College president. The board unanimously selects Rev. Dr. Frank T. McFaden of Richmond as successor, though his acceptance is undecided. Announcement at closing exercises shocks students and community amid unresolved offer from Washington and Lee University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. McFaden
Richmond
J. Gray MacAllister
James Gray McAllister
Hampden-Sidney College
First Presbyterian Church of Richmond
McFaden
McAllister
Meta Russell
I. W. Russell
Winchester
Richard McIlwaine
Mr Crockrell Dies Suddenly in Berryville
Berryville June 12 Charles E B Crockrell well known Clarke county resident died suddenly at his nieces home at nine last night at eighty one. Heart disease attributed cause. Born Winchester 1827 he lived much of his life in White Post area later in St Louis and most recently with his nieces. Survived by daughter Mrs Lillian Crockrell of New Milford Connecticut who was with him. Funeral Sunday 4 PM Grace Episcopal Church Rev Edward Wall officiating burial Green Hill Cemetery pallbearers Burwell McGuire J D Hart W T Milton J E Ogden Joseph Hardesty Dr A P Osborne.
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Pecal
Berryville
Charles EB. Crockrell
Ella
Ida Crockrell
Cockrell
Mr. Crockrell
Winchester
Clarke County
White Post
St. Louis
Lillian Crockrell
New Milford
Conn
Grace Episcopal Church
Edward Wall
Green Hill Cemetery
Messrs. Burwell
McGuire
J. D. Hart
W. T. Milton
J. E. Ogden
Joseph Hardesty
A. P. Osborne
Gift Naval Party at Market Street Rink
A charity style notice invites sailors and locals to a Market Street rink event on Saturday night. Attendees are promised a pretty sailor hat and collar as prizes with no advance prices. The ad emphasizes a long narrow rink and fewer turns equals fewer falls.
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Market St. Rink
Allkaters
Citizens urged to back better Baltimore and Ohio rail service
Mr H F Byrd, member of the committee of fifteen named by Mayor H H Baker, visited Charles Town Middletown and Stephens City to rally support for improved freight and passenger service on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He will organize public meetings in these towns with Winchester business leaders to discuss cooperative action and promote wider benefits for the region.
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Winchester
Middletown
Stephens City
Charles Town
H. H. Baker
Baltimore. and Ohio
H.F. Byrd
Byrd
The
Star
Baltimore and Ohio
Haippers Ferry
Strasburg
Lexington
Alexandria
Daring Match Opens With Shenandoah Valley Song
A note titled Down in the Vale of Shenandoah features a bold performance piece. The item appears on page one and recalls a daring match in a lyrical setting.
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Song
the Vale of
Shenandoah
Indian Idol shines as crowd hails a new high
The show delivers its best yet with a standout performance that captivates fans. Judges praise the contestant lineup and energy, signaling a milestone episode for the competition.
Hagerstown Triumph Over Winchester In Low-Scoring Contest
Webster hit a deep center field home run for Hagerstown and Brent added key hits as Winchester edged ahead early but fell short. Johnson pitched well for Winchester,allowing a single early run while Hagerstown managed five hits and six errors in a tense Reservoir Park game.
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Winchester
Hagerstown
Iona
Reservoir Park
Joe Brown
Fang
Webster
Brent
Johnson
Rev. George Bowers Receives Doctor of Divinity Degree
Roanoke College at Salem held its commencement on Wednesday conferring A B degrees on 27 graduates and A M degrees on six. The ceremony featured the usual commencement day events. Reverend George Bowers was noted in the proceedings as receiving the D D degree.
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Roanoke College
Salem
Rev George G. Bowers Receives Doctor of Divinity
The degree of doctor of divinity was conferred on Rev. George G. Bowers, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester. He earned a master of arts at the Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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Geo
Bowers
George 5. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Winchester
The
Theological Seminary
Gettysburg
Automobile line notice from Maurice Castleman
Owing to rush of business in the auto season it is impossible to obtain a suitable car this season for the Winchester Berryville and Bluemont Automobile Line. 11-1p21. Maurice F. Castleman.
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Winchester
Berryville
Bluemont
Maurice F. Castleman
Miss Jennie C Ensminger to Teach Voice Piano and Organ
Miss Jennie C Ensminger a graduate and teacher at Woman's College Frederick Maryland will teach voice piano and pipe organ at Fort Loudoun Seminary next session. CSpit Bee advertisement for new store open with fresh stock and complete variety prices right by Hillyard and Lewis.
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Jennie C. Ensminger
Woman’s College
Frederick
Voich
Forts Loudoun Seminary
Hillyard & Lewis
Winchester public schools close after successful term
After one of its most successful sessions, the Winchester public schools closed at John Kerr Memorial School on South Market Street. Graduates from both the male and female high schools received diplomas, reports and certificates. The ceremonies included prayers by Rev. Bowers and remarks by Supt. Lynch, followed by cemetery wreaths for founders and former staff. The Colored School on Puckadilly Street held commencement with four graduates and an address by Supt. Lynch.
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Winchester
John Kerr Memorial
South Market Street
Geo. §. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
E. Holmes Boyd
City School Board
Supt
M. M. Lynch
Messrs
Carl C. Kidwell
Don L. Donaldson
Harold M. Darlington
Ralph B. Snapp
Mount Hebron
John Kerr
Kerr Memorial School
J. C. VanFossen
Lizzie Price
Nora C. Nott
Bowers
J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Colored School
Colored Public School
Picca
Dilly
Street
J. H. Quiatt
Hargrove
Randolph
Harry Jennings
Supt. Lynch
the Star
Hinkins Jewelry Auction Discontinued Sale Continues
The Hinking jewelry sale at 128 N Main Street ends at that location but Mr Hinkins will continue selling watches silverware and jewelry at less than cost from his No 6 S Main Street stand. The closeout of stock and fixtures lasts 30 days offering desirable goods below cost.
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Noice
N. Main Street
Hinkins
S. Main Street
Virginia Delegate Pledges Support to Bill at Convention
An Associated Press dispatch from Chicago reports C M Gibbens of Winchester Virginia declaring “I'm for Bill” to Charles Taft at the Republican National Convention. Taft smiles as Gibbens recounts a family tale about a boy defending his father. Gibbens stands out for his colorful dress and high energy among Virginia delegates.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Bill
Mr. Gibbons
Mr. Taft
Gibbons
Auditorium Hotel Annex
Virginia
New Music at New Rink for Skating Guests
A local listing promotes songs for skating at the New Rink. It notes pieces including Waltz songs Lovie Mime Betsy’s the belle of the Bathers Since you called me Dearie I want you and The First Brigade I N C March. Admission in the afternoon with a performance by Cor Stewart and Wolf St. at 12 to 1.
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Betsy
H. Seal
First Brigade
Cor. Stewart
Wolf
Home-Week Celebration Plans Rumored at Shawnee Lodge
Solicitors begin canvassing Winchester for a vibrant Home-Week September 14 to 19. Shawnee Tribe No. 3 hosts as Red Men pledge a strong turnout from Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania. Officials welcome guests and a carnival opens the week with street events and frolic. Tuesday features a municipal trades display with local merchants urged to participate.
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Maryland
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Winchester
Virginia Democratic State Convention Chooses Bryan Delegate Bloc
The Roanoke convention instructed its Denver delegates to vote for William J. Bryan as long as his name remains before the national convention. It elected Senators John W. Daniel and Thomas F. Martin, Governor Claude A. Swanson, and former Governor J. Hoge Tyler as delegates at large, endorsing Swanson’s administration and denouncing Republican policies. The melee over Bryan delegation produced a midnight roll call amid uproar and disrupted control, with the convention entering a pro Bryan instruction era.
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Virginia
Roanoke
Lures
Denver
Willam
J. Bryan
United States
John W. Daniel
Thomas 8
Martin
Claude A. Swanson
J. Hoge Tyler
Swanson
Republican National Administration
Aldrich-Vreeland
Republican Party
Crumpacker Campaign
Congress
William J. Bryan
Richmond
W. H. Ashton
Washington County
Alfred G. Preston
Madison County
R. T. W. Duke
Albemarle County
P. P. Watson
Martinsville
Bryan
Saunders
Eighth
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DR. McAllister
Farmville
Washington ‘and Lee University
Gift Naval Party
Staunton
Ern
Corporation Commission
Dispatch Today
Baltim
Southern
Baltimore
Virginia State Corporation Commission
BIJOU
Palace
George Bowers
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
MR. Gibbens
Stuart
William Jennings Bryan
Daniel
Samuel W. Williams
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