Personal Notices and Local Moves in Clarke County
A hometown roundup lists William Woore returning from Staunton, Robert S Gray traveling to Washington, calls to Uncle Bill in Berryville at No 5, Roabe pianos for sale via City Hotel, Dr William S Love returning from Boston after attending the American Medical Association, Rev Dr Fulian Broaddus preaching at Crums Chapel Clarke County on Sunday at 3, John B Chapman and spouse leaving for Slamesville after a June visit, Lewis Pearson and daughter Mary back from a visit to J W Gaver family in Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Gray
Washington
Berryville
Uncle Bill
No. 5
Fulian Broaddus
Crum’s Chapel
Clarke County
Lewis Pearson
Mary
J. W. Gaver
Blind student charged after razor attack at WV school
Alvey Meadows a blind student at the West Virginia State Institution for the Deaf and Blind is under arrest in Romney WV for a murderous assault on Supervisor Bumgardner. Bumgardner was slashed across the face and weakened by blood loss after an altercation in the wash room. Meadows will be arraigned as soon as Bumgardner can appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvey Meadows
West Virginia
State Institution For the Deaf and Blind
Romney
Bumgardner
Meadows
Bomgardner
Winchester Elks Decline to Attend Virginia State Convention
Winchester Lodge No. 867 will not be represented at Richmond for the first State Convention of the Elks in Virginia. A State grand lodge is to be organized with delegates from all Old Dominion lodges. 3,500 Elks attended a Pine Beach conference where the decision was made. The national order recognizes only one grand lodge and State bodies exist for social and mutual lodge benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Richmond
Order
Mother Dies Saving Her Child in West Virginia Tragedy
Mrs. Thamas Snyder died yesterday at Camden-on-Gauley while saving her children from an oncoming train. She placed a baby on the ground and hurried to aid her older son as a child moved toward the track, then was struck returning to the baby and died within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thamas Snyder
Camden-on-Gauley
W. Va
Children's Day At Fairview Church Exercises Celebrate at 2.30 PM
Sunday events at Fairview Church featured a large audience and a varied program of songs recitations duets and addresses. Rev William Stevens Dr Howard Canter and local families participated as readers singers and speakers in a community observance tied to youth and education notes.
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Fairview
William Stevens
Ollie Painter
Sammuel
Robert Suddith
Floyd Hadnon
DeWitt Suddith
Byron Stevens
Misses Lola
Turissa Hale
Elma Painter
Jefetus
Lucile Stevens
Turissa
Mary Hale
Lola
Ada Albin
Page Hale
Howard Canter
Misses Hale
Mary Hle
Jesus
Mr. Stevens
Aged Clarke Man Stricken with Ill Health
Mr G W Allen an 83 year old Clarke County resident on the Glenwood farm has been very ill but is now slightly improved. His mother lived to 98. His brother James M Allen of Brooklyn, NY visited last week and cheered him during the reunion after many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Allen
Clarke County
Glenwood
Allen
James M. Allen
Brooklyn
Courier
Court Orders Sale of Hoffman Place
The temporary injunction in the Hoffman case was dissolved by Judge Harrison at Winchester last week. The Hoffman property at Berryville will be sold at public auction on Saturday, June 23. Located on the east side of Church Street it includes two store rooms, one occupied by Fries tobacco and cigar store and the other recently vacated by the First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
Harrison
Winchester
Berryville
Church Street
Fries Tobacco and Cigar
First National Bank
Harpers Ferry Boy Dies From Lockjaw After Accident
Arthur Lewis nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Lewis of Harpers Ferry died at Shepherdstown on Tuesday at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas W Leggett after several days of great suffering from lockjaw. The boy was run over by a wagon June 2 and his heel was badly crushed. Lockjaw set in on Friday June 14. Mrs Martha Willis of Canterbury spent a few days with Mrs M Leach this week as heavy rains delay farmwork and corn cultivation. The coldest beer and purest whiskey in Berryville at No 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie Wise
Baltimore
Boyd A. Wise
California
Johns Hopkins University
Willis Suddith
Clarke County
H. L. Suddith
J. A. Orndorff
Daniel Orndorff
Pontiac
Illinois
Jones
Near Reliance
Ben Walters
J. B. Lehew
Cedarville
Arthur Lewis
Harry Lewis
Harpers Ferry
Shepherdstown
Thomas W. Leggett
Bayard
Martha Willis
Canterbury
M. ©. Leach
Burglars Frighten Woman to Death in Early Morning Heist
Robbers entered the English home about one o clock, stole jewelry and silverware valued at 600 dollars, and fled after Mrs English, an older woman, screamed for help. Her husband awoke to the fright and found her dying moments later. The incident left him nearly insane with grief.
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Lars
Harrisburg Turns Down Firemen Invite to Next Meeting
At a Firemen's Union meeting in Harrisburg the group decided not to invite the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association to hold its next meeting in the city. Discussion covered participation of fire companies in dedication ceremonies for the new capitol building, with consensus against involvement. A committee was named to arrange the annual religious services, to select a minister and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen’s Union
Harrisburg
Cumberland’ Valley
Uhteer Firemen’s Association
Capitol
Virginia Adopts Anti Spitting Law Takes Effect Soon
The late Virginia General Assembly adopts an anti spitting law to take effect on the 17th of the current month. Penalty for violation is one dollar per offense. Persons who spat on sidewalks or in public places must reform or contribute to the public treasury. The measure is framed as promoting cleanliness and health.
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Cnw
General Assembly of
Virginia
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Miller Supply Co
William Woore
Staunton
John B. Chapman
Castoria
Ane
Winchester Elks
John Willis
Millwood
Clarke
Hoffman Place
Prederick County
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
the Farmers and Merchants National Bank
County Court House
N. Main St
Don
Po Clothing House
J. P. Haddox
Golden & Co
Ark Laundry Aes
Homestead
Bayard Notes
Fer Sorrens van
J. WM. Meller
Ces
GEO. E. Bushnell & CO
G W. Ramsburg
W. Piccadilly Street
H.W. Clowe
The
Star
Ter
New York
S. H. Hable
Shoes and Oxfords
Huntsberry
R. Gray Wlliams
Rouss Ave
Stu
J.I. FriscEer, Agt
B. Port Organs
F. W. Magruder
N.M Street
T-is
Carson Davis
Springs
B.C. Shalt
Marlboro, Va
Star Office
C. H. Boxwell
Oyne Stros
Chicago
Saint Wis
Gray & Sheetz
Oppo
Taylor Hotel
Horsey & Atwell
Ae Eae Ee EY
D. R
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Liautnrne
Stove and Steel Range Co
Routs
Bell Phone
Capper
Fouvenir &Ns
West Water Bt
Braddock Phragm
Va. Ag
Appl Groves
Water Street
W. H. Martin
R.k.byrd
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