Shenandoah Valley Academy Diplomas Awarded In Ceremony
The Shenandoah Valley Academy closed a prosperous session with two graduates Abner H Ferguson and Edmond Terrill and the expectation of a larger class next year. Four R A Robinson scholarships were awarded Brent E Clark Walter Cooper Asbury Kern and Harry S Fling. Medals from Sigma Rho Delta were given to Earle D Kidder Edmond Terrill and Abner H Ferguson. Certificates of proficiency went to eighty students with detailed subject brackets for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Abner H. Ferguson
Edmond Terrell
William Holliday
R. A. Robinson
Brent E. Clark
Walter Cooper
Asbury Kern
Harry S. Fling
Albert Baker
Henry W. Baker
J. Westwood Beverley
W. E. Bonelli
Courtney Buck
Jack Buck
Henry Brown
Davison Brown
Alfred Byrd
Harry Byrd
RE. Byrd Jr
Lucien Carr, Jr
Brilliant Display At Upperville Colt Show Draws Thousands
Visitors from Winchester and Frederick counties return home after a crowded Upperville Colt Show. The Union Cornet Band arrived early, and heavy rain delayed events, but thousands attended as fashion and horse displays showcased the region’s social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Upperville
Union Cornet
Opequon
Madison Square Garden
Charity Races Aiding Winchester Memorial Hospital
The charity races at the Fair Grounds next Thursday begin at 2 PM to support the Winchester Memorial Hospital fund. Events include bicycle races reel races and a free for all trotting race with entries Edna Stevens J Wright Henry A Pa ves levecan tan O Bowen and more. A running mile heat closes the program with bands planned and grandstand seating for spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Memorial Hospital Fund
Fair Grounds
Edna Stevens
Divine Se
J. Wright
Henry A
Py Ves Levecan Tan O. Bowen
Lawrence Barr
Bik
Robt. Barr
Wilkes Boy
Bowen
E. Janney
John Crisman
Rev Hugh White to Preach at Local Churches Sunday
Rev Hugh W White formerly missionary to China now en route to that country will preach at Opequon Memorial Church Kernstown Sunday at eleven in the morning and at Oak Grove in the afternoon in this county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh White
Hugh W. White
China
Opequon Memorial Church
Kernstown
John Kerr Public Schools Close a Successful Year
The John Kerr Public Schools in Winchester Virginia held a simple ceremony for the first Twentieth Century graduating class. Diplomas were issued to graduates including Pansy Leafe Inez Fries and Ursula O Leary as Rev Skelton led a service at Mount Hebron Cemetery beside the grave of benefactor John Kerr who funded the $25 000 school edifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr Public Schools
Hobson
J. C. VanFossen
M.M. Lynch
John Kerr
The
Pansy Leafe
Inez Fries
Lillian Blake
Maude Stouffer
Bessie Hodgson
Nannis Smith
Ursula O'Leary
Lula Hayzaker
Jessie
Kerr
Kerr Lot
Mr. Skelton
Elizabeth Price
Edgar Arnold
Davy Hamilton
Hamilton
Davy
John Kerr Public School
Mt. Hebron
Family Silver Presented From Westover Byrd Homestead
Miss Mary A. Byrd received a valuable set of Byrd silver from Westover, the historic Byrd homestead. The heirloom pieces have been handed down through generations and are very old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Byrd
Westover
Byrd
Ten Graduates at Colored School Closing Exercises
The morning program at the colored school featured a literary theme with excellent talent. Revs. Carter and Lee gave addresses while Supt. Lynch and School Clerk Gray attended. Ten graduates were commended. Local news inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Lee
Supt
Lynch
Gray
Hospital fund climbs to seven thousand one hundred
After a $5000 gift from Mrs. Lewis Hyde of New York, Winchester Memorial Hospital fund donations rose to $7,100. Albert Baker added $500, W H Baker $250, Capt J P Haddox $25, and "A Friend" $10, with other smaller gifts. Trustees remain hopeful to begin construction once a site is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis H.hyde
New York
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Albert Baker
W. B. Baker’s Sons
W. H. Baker
J. P. Haddox
Handsome Flowers On Handley Tomb
Report notes neglect of Judge John Handley grave in Mount Hebron Cemetery on Confederate Memorial Day June 6 with no flowers. A later Tux Star reference mentions five bouquets placed on the Handley tomb arranged as a cross, showing local readers will correct oversights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Handley
Mount Hebron
John Kerr
Handley
John Murnan Bitten by a Dog
John Murnan, visiting the dog of Horace Brown on South Washington Street, was bitten in the calf while carrying goods to Brown’s yard. He limped afterward as Druggist M. Collins cauterized the wounds and Dr. Boyd provided medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murnan
Horace Brown
South Washington Street
Murnan
P. H. Reardon
Brown
M. Collins
Boyd
Boy and Cigarette Burn a Barn Incident
James Johnson a merchant of Upperville lost his barn by fire last Wednesday afternoon. His small son entered to smoke a cigarette and after burning his finger he cast the match aside hitting a bundle of hay which ignited quickly. Vehicles were moved out with difficulty. Mr Lumpkins of Warrenton helped save a photographing tent nearby. Frances Andrews of Cleveland Ohio is a guest of the Misses Sherrard on Amherst Street for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Johnson
Upperville
Mr. Lumpkins
Warrenton
Frances Andrews
Cleveland
Ohio
Final Closing Exercises At Episcopal Female Institute
The Episcopal Female Institute held its final closing exercises with a large audience at Institute Hall. Notable events included a production of A Blind Attachment directed by Miss Curtis and a ceremony delivering certificates of proficiency and distinction. Tonight the Final Closing Exercises occur at the Auditorium with tickets required for admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Female Institute
Institute
A. M. Smith
Ide
Edna Huyett
Grace Lipscomb
Naoma Abbott
Laura Dame
Laottie White
Miss Curtis
KE. K. L
Moore Property Sold to Rev. Dr. J. P. Hyde
The Moore property at the Braddock and Peyton street corner was purchased today by Rev. Dr. J. P. Hyde from Lewis E. Moore. The price is not stated. Hyde plans to reside there in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Braddock and
Peyton Streets
J. P. Hyde
Lewis E. Moore
Hyde
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Academy
Hospital Fund
Tam Sraz
J P. Haddox
Handley Tomb
Smith
College Hall
Bong
March
Lafuente
Celeste
Inez Williams
Abt
Biedermann
Elizabeth
Sophia Whitacre
Alice
Ascher
Lottie White
Sonny
Ruth M. Stuart
Sarah Bushnell
Theatre Guignol
Carman
L. Skinner
J. Stine
Rodney
Belle
L. White
Hirene Beauty
Tosti
Mary Hays
Hattie Carr
Grace Cooper
Parker
M. Hays
L. McDonald
Philips
Mary Phllips
Maria Fospick
Exvinor Canrisry
Mary
Deoris Ee
Foorsry
Bushnell’s
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