Deaths Follow Deputy Woolfolk Burial as Relatives Die Nearby
Report of Deputy Sheriff John Woolfolk burial at St. Pauls Church near Hanover Court House. During grave preparations James Vass, manager of Edward Woolfolk's farm, collapsed from a hemorrhage and died. Spectators, including Vass relatives, witnessed the tragedy with deep grief and distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Woolfolk
Vass
Woolfold
Young Vass
Edward ‘Woolfolk
Woolfolk
Mr. Woolfolk
Mr.Vass
In Memoriam Pearl G Walters Died 1909
In loving remembrance of our dear daughter and sister Pearl G Walters who died April 15 1909. Dearest daughter how we miss you. Every hour and day that passes brings us nearer to dwell. By her parents and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl G. Walters
Empire Automobile Institute
Rochester
N.Y
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The fragment discusses the meanings of the Anglo-Saxon names Rief and Raff as rag and sweepings, describing them as refuse or offscourings of society and human trash.
Horse dies after sickness on Winchester road
Stonebridge Virginia residents report a horse owned by John Armel died after an illness while traveling toward Winchester on Saturday. The community notes the Fifth of June memorial events held in Winchester and lists visits among neighbors and relatives including Maude Atkins, Bushrod Fuller, and the Slonakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonebridge
John Armel
Winchester
Maude Atkins
Novell Gore
White Post
Blakemore
Bailey
Front Royal
Felton Stickles
York
Bushrod Fuller
Alpert Slonaker
Mack
Lawrence Slonaker
Whitacre
Silver Ridge
W. W. Gore
City council hears dispute over cart loads on Kent Street work
At a special common council meeting Captain James M. Haymaker alleged crews on Kent Street delivered only one or two wheelbarrow loads per trip. Superintendent C E Hoover defended the crew, insisting Kent Street work consumes three quarters of his time and that the informant misrepresented facts. A foreman with higher pay was proposed to curb shirking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
James M.haymaker
South Kent Stree
C. E.hoover
Water and Street Department
Council
Kent Street
Ptr. Haymaker
Hoover
Katie Peters Dies After Brief Illness
Katie Peters oldest daughter of William Peters of Bartonaville died Thursday afternoon after a brief illness. She was twelve and noted as an helpful, dutiful child whose quiet Christian fortitude won affection. Her funeral was held at Sunrise Church with Rev. Cassell officiating and interment in Sunrise Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lee Brill Harry Claude and Willie Massey.
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Katie Peters
William Peters
Bartonaville
Sunrise
This County
Cassell
Methodist Church
Sunrise Cemetery
Lee Brill
Harry
Claude
Willie Massey
Groom Missing and Wedding Shrouded in Scandal
Details of a groom reported missing at age 27, Harvard Law School graduate, after a May 12 wedding to Miss Lucetta A. Upham of Cambridge. Separate items note John Wright Hunt describing his wife’s elopement with a Russian adventurer, and a Lee statue unveiling at Vicksburg with remarks by Gen Frederick Dent Grant and Henry Watterson.
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Harvard Law School
Lucetta A. Upham
Cambridge
New York
John Wright Hunt
Los Angeles
Cal
Europe
Mauretania
Paris
Lee Shaft
Vicksburg
Mass
Confederate Veterans
Memphis
Wiblie&ebburg
Stephen D. Lee
Greily
Lee
Frederick Dent Grant
Department of the Lakes
United States Army
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Tolstoy Through Howells Eyes A Century’s Great Man
The piece lauds Tolstoy as a supreme figure alongside Napoleon and Lincoln, noting Howells’s view of Tolstoy as a moral critic within a Christian civilization. It recalls Tolstoy renouncing fame to follow scripture, a moment seen as extraordinary yet with limited impact on modern civilization.
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Lyof N. Tolstoy
W. D. Howells
American Review
Wen Bevel
Tolstoy
Napoleon
Lincoln
Anl
Mr. Howells
Napoeeon
Yaincoln
Christ
Lazy Cuban trogon and hawk headed parrot on show
The London Cage Bird Association annual show features the laziest bird on earth the Cuban trogon described by Frank Finn as a patient fruit watcher and not seeking fruit for himself. Also on display are the rare hawk headed parrot and toucans drawing much attention while the Himalayar barber exhibits a sharp temper biting fingers.
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London Cage Bird Association
the Mail
Frank Finn
South America
City agrees to sewer pipe to curb at city expense
Council decides sewer line will run to the curb at city cost for all prospective connections. After completion the city will not fund curb connections, so residents must sign connection blanks when canvassed. Pipe laid on Fairmont to North Avenue with canvassing underway. a drill will be ready by July first to speed progress.
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Fairmont Avenue
North Avenue
Cat Survives Grease Fire After Three-Story Jump
A grease overflow caused a blaze at 9 James street trapping eight families. Tenants fled across the roof as firefighters rescued them. a black cat, scalded, leaped from a third floor window then returned home to the Carbo family, unharmed aside from its soothed paws.
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James Street
Carbo
New York Press
Torpedo Boat Sinks in Black Sea During Dawn Salvage
A Russian torpedo boat sank in the Black Sea early today with 20 crew members drowned. In Washington, Emory Enor won the Washington Baltimore marathon in 2 hours 12 minutes.
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Black Sea
Constantinople
Ensor
Washington
Emory B. Enor
Washington Sunday Star Promotes Winchester Virginia Valley News
The Washington Sunday Star promises broader coverage of Winchester Virginia Valley society news than other papers with exclusive features and handsome illustrations. Available through newsdealers tomorrow as a new edition in May wine.
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Washington Sunday Star
Winchester
Valley of Virginia
Maywine
Newes
Postoffice Inspector Gibbens Visits Father on Main Street
Postoffice Inspector Robert G. Gibbens is visiting his father, Hon. C. M. Gibbens, at his home on North Main Street.
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Postoffice
Robert G. Gibbens
Hon. C.M. "Gibbens
Main— Street
Forgetful Bear Hunter Nearly Costs Man Life
In a hunting near here incident Ben Welch and Farr ham Call chased a large grizzly. The bear charged Welch after a ten foot approach. Welch forgot to reload after his shot. Call fired, striking the bear in the brain and ending the threat. The bear fell near Welch, touching his boots.
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Ben Welch
Welch
Farrham Call
Welch Wouto
Call
Alton
Denver Republican
Conscience at the Till Sparks a Quick Exchange
A brief exchange shows one person commending another for honesty. The speaker notes correcting a clerk who gave too much change as a test of character. The other responds with self aware humor about feigning shock to highlight carelessness.
Insurance Tax Case Heard in Winchester Circuit Court
Attorneys for insurance firms and Winchester City argued before Judge B W Harrison on the city tax increase approved by the council. The case was submitted with a decision forthcoming and likely to appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court.
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Virginia
B. B. Byrd
A. B. Clayden
Brunswick Ridg
New York City
Point Aseaster
Bell
Riff-Raff
Henry Bactjer
Graphopones
Columbia Records
Funk & Son
Ranke
Abraham Lincoln
Laziest
Ayer
Star Office
G. F. Co
Central Cigar Co
Cleveland
H. P
Jno. S. Solenberger
E. G.grove
Middle Road
W. I Harbaugh
Kernstown
Bate
Henry Seal
Sale—Sweet Peas
North Braddock Street
G. G. Baker
Wm.r. Willis
South
Washington Street
Adam Forney
O. F. Faulkner
South Main Street
A.J. Bovel’s
Stephens City
Fred Boyd
A. Attleck’s
Fairmont Ave
Attleck’s
BK. & O. Depot
Ft. Loudoun
Racal
Ay Ac
F. R. Crane Jeweler
Xalso
South Main St
Sibert & Denny
N. Main S
Winchester Steam
S. Main St
Frederick Co
J. M. Steck
Thomas Brands
Dr. \. THOMAS & Co
Hagerstown
Maryti
Thomas
D. A. Thomas & Co
A. C. Slonaker & Son
Oglesbee
H. & W. Seabright
North Main Street
Main St
Vreeland
Electro
New Jersey
Chichester
Chas. E. Seal
Piccadily
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