Memorial services mark Confederate remembrance in Hagerstown
The Confederate Memorial Association of Washington County Md. held Sunday memorial services at Washington Cemetery in Hagerstown for nearly 4000 Confederate soldiers buried there. The event featured flag draping, wreaths, and a march from Hotel Hamilton. Heroic address by Herbert S. Larrick urged unity and denied secession as treason, noting the one nation idea and industrial progress.
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Confederate Memorial Association
Washington County
Washington Cemetery
Hagerstown
Henry Kyd Douglas Camp
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Shepherdstown
Drum Corps
Shepherd College
North
United States
Josiah Quincy
John Quincy Adams
Daniel Webster
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Henry Kyd Douglas
Knights of Old
In Memory of Dead Pythians Observed
Winchester Lodge No. 65 Knights of Pythias held memorial services at Castle Hall then proceeded to Mount Hebron Cemetery to decorate graves of deceased Knights. Past Chancellor Jacob Schneider and Col. Joseph A. Ten were honored. about thirty Knights attended with spectators.
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Winchester Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hal
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Jacob Schneider
Joseph A. ‘Ten
John A. Kern
Herbert Haines
City School Board Reelects Teachers for Term Start
The City School Board met in special session at City Hall to elect teachers for the John Kerr Public Schools term starting next September. Principal N D Cool was reelected, with a slate of faculty assignments across grammar and high school levels and a Latin French and German program approved.
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E. Holmes Boyd
John Kerr
N.D. Cool
Mary Strider
Claira Whissen
Juliet A. McCaw
Edgar Arnold
Bettie Green
Strider
Madie Bell
Miss Green
Holmes Conrad
Myrtle Wise
Mrs. Rachel C White Dies After Surgical Shock
Mrs. Rachel Catharine White 27 wife of H R White died at home in Pitcairn Pa after a surgical operation. Her remains were sent to Winchester by Cumberland Valley Railroad and taken to her parents Mr and Mrs James Martin at Nain for funeral services at 10 AM Tuesday. Interment at Friends burying ground Apple Ridge. Surviving: husband one daughter Ella two brothers Frank and Rufus Martin and sister Mrs Lillie Rosenberger. Mrs White known to be loved by many.
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Rachel Catherine White
H. R. White
Pitcairn
Inchester
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Funk & Son
James Martin
Nain
County
Friends Burying
White
Pennsylvania Railroad
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Messrs. M. T. Tyson
C. W. Dodi
C. B. McCleanhan
Ponds
C. F.altymus
L.R. Crawford
C. A. Case
Pennsylvania
Mrs. White
Gentry Brothers Show Promises Big New World Tour
Gentry Brothers, famed from Maine to California, prepare to exhibit in town tomorrow. The original Blooming ton Indiana duo boast a doubled size show with new tents and apparatus, featuring European acts from France Germany and Spain and a 5000 seat waterproof pavilion. Rain or shine the exhibition aims for high comfort with no sideshows or gimmicks.
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Gentry Brothers
Maine
California
Gentry
Bloomington
Ind
Europ
France
Germany
Spain
Steiner
Winter Garten
Berlin
M'lje de Oesch
Paris
Weylers
Teatro Prinz Alfonzo
Barcelona
Christened at Sunday School at Market Street M E Church
A Sunday afternoon Sunday school session at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church saw Rev. J W H Beale christen Master Richard Evelyn Garton, the young son of Mr and Mrs Charles Lilburn Garton. Many of Dick’s friends attended the ceremony.
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Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
J. W. H. Beale
Richard Evelyn Garton
Chas
Lilburn Garton
Little “Dick
Virginia Weather: Showers Then Cooler Tuesday
Showers in western and eastern portions of Virginia this afternoon and tonight. Cooler on Tuesday with fair conditions expected. University of Virginia's Mr Richard Diebert visiting Mr Thomas B Byrdaig in the city.
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Virginia
Richard Diebert
The
University of Virginia
Thomas_B. Byrdaig
This
Winchester Pounds Hagerstown 11 to 5 in Maryland
Winchester defeated Hagerstown 11 to 5 on their home ground. Jack Shiner starred for Winchester while Sellman’s four errors hurt Hagerstown, Doane pitched well for the locals, and Doane and McDonald homered for Winchester. Sellman and Deardorf were released after the game as part of roster changes.
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Hagerstown
Winchester
Maryland
Jack Shiner
Sellman
Doane
Delaware College
Montgomery
Georgetown University
Duggan
Webster
McDonald
Brent
Baechtell
C. McDonald
Shiner
Simpson
Mabry
C. Brown
Hanfks
R. Brown
Dalton
McCardell
Luba
Simpson Evil
Short
Deardorf
Odd Fellows Hold a Reunion at Woodstock in Shenandoah Valley
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows held its first annual reunion in Woodstock drawing an estimated 3,500 to 3,600 people. Lodges from Harrisonburg to Strasburg attended with Woodstock encampment prominent. Commonwealth Attorney Rush H. Williamson welcomed guests. Hon. M. L. Walton introduced the day’s speaker Hon. Hill Montaghe of Richmond. Local bands provided music.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Shenandoah Valley
Woodstock
Southern Railway
Harrisonburgh
Strasburg
Rush H. Williamson
M. L. Walton
Hill Montaghe
Richmond
Timberville
Sun Brothers
Market Street Rink Roof Repaired For Dryest Cleanest Skate
The Market Street Rink roof has been repaired improving conditions for skaters. Patrons are invited to try the rink tonight as it offers a dry, clean, and long-lasting skating surface in town.
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Market St
Miss Walker a Bride Wednesday at Winchester Church
Miss Louise Tremft Walker daughter of Maj Gen John G Walker and Mrs Sophie M Walker of Mansfield near Winchester will wed Harrison Cassard of Baltimore son of Mrs Cassard and the late Louis R Cassard on June 17 at noon in Christ Episcopal Church Winchester. The ceremony will feature Palm decor and Mendelssohn and Wagner music with a reception at Mansfield and a honeymoon to New York and Canada.
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Louise Tremftt Walker
John G. Walker
Co. S. A
Sophie M. Walker
Mansfield
Winchester
Harrison Cassard
Baltimore
Cassard
Louis R. Cassard
Christ B Episcopal Church
William D. Smith
William M. Pettis
Washington
Bélie G. Main
Lohengrich
Mendelssohn
Wille McGuire
William P. McGuire
Mary Lee Walker
Frances A. Walker
Winifred Rogers
Marie Whiting
Carter Conrad
Kenset Brown
Gromsmen
Theodore Miller
Roland West
R. Gray Williams
Melvin Green
Philip EB. M. Walker
A. S. Ay
Liberty
Mans‘ Field
Richmond
Norfolk
New York
Canada
Long Funeral Procession Honors J Dean McKee in Gore
In Frederick county a massive crowd estimated 500 to 700 gathered near Gore for the funeral of J Dean McKee who died of typhoid fever. The procession stretched about one and a half miles with Washington Post No 40 Patriotic Sons of America and Capon Bridge lodge members leading to Ebenezer Church. Funeral directors Funk and Son handled arrangements and Rev W A Pearson officiated at the church and grave in the adjoining cemetery. McKee was a prominent western Frederick farmer reflecting the community’s high regard.
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Frederick County
Gore
J. Dean McKee
Star
Funk & Son
W. A. Pearson
McKee
Frederick
Protest Meeting Threatens Virginia Baltimore Through Trains
Charles Town W Va June 1 A public meeting is called at the courthouse tonight to protest the Virginia Corporation Commission order forcing the Baltimore and Ohio and through trains from Lexington Alexandria over Baltimore and Ohio tracks. Citizens fear higher rates and loss of Shenandoah Valley access. Local officials say Baltimore merchants support the fight and attendance is expected.
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Charles Town
W. Va
H. F. Byrd
Winchester Star
Virginia Corpora ‘ Sion
Balti Olio Railroad Company
Shenandoah Valey
Baltimore
Ohio
Ampetia Eet
Charles
Stepher
Ciizens
Chester
Middletown
Town
Mid
Stephens City
Star
Senator Ward Referred As Chairman at Roanoke Convention
A telegram from the recent Democratic State Convention in Roanoke misnamed Senator Ward as chairman of the county delegates. The Star clarifies Ward was chairman of the county delegation and member of the committee on permanent organization. The error arose from telegraphic wording and is not a reflection on Ward.
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Roanoke
Star
Ward
le Wiard
Little Dick Byrd Enlists for Naval Academy Start
Richard Evelyn Byrd and his parents Mr and Mrs R E Byrd of the city announce he left yesterday for Maryland to enter the United States Naval Academy as midshipman. He recently passed the required mental and physical exams after attending the University of Virginia and is noted for a lifelong love of travel and the sea.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jry
R. E Byrd
City
United States Naval Academy
Byrd
Navy
University of Virginia Durit
Pied
Sidaie A. Ce
Suez Wal
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St. John's ‘Episcopal Church
Robert H. Lewis
Mary Gray
Miss Cline
Nannie Walter
Miss Gray
Mamie Schneider
Miss Walter
Sue Kemp
Miss Schneider
R. C. White
Nena Brown
Annapolis
St. John’s
Weather Report
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Odd Fellows
Miss Walker
Christ Episcopal Church
Senator Ward
Dick Byrd
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