Faithful Servant From Lo Reward
Presiding Elder of Winchester District in Baltimore Conference Dr Nelson Head of the Methodist Episcopal Church South dies in Leesburg Virginia at 94. He served over 66 years in ministry across Virginia Maryland and the South including Westmoreland Fredericksburg Richmond Charlottesville and Baltimore areas. He retired due to age but preached a final sermon with famed devotion and mental clarity.
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Nelson Head
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Virginia
Maryland
Leesburg
Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
George Head
Head
Baltimore
Methodist Epistopal
Westmoreland
Lower Stafford
King George
Richmond County
Fredericksburg
Methodist Church
Shockoe Hall
Richmond
Madison County
Stafford
Kutaw Street Church
Baltimore City Station
Rockville
Harpers Ferry
South
High Street Church
Petersburg
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Centenary
Farmville
Randolph-Macon
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio excursion carries 141 to Baltimore and Washington
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad carried 141 people on an excursion to Baltimore and Washington yesterday. The train returned to Winchester at 10:47 P.M. last night.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Washington
Winchester
Funeral of John Brady Killed by Lightning in Brucetown
The funeral for John Brady, killed by a lightning strike at his Brucetown area home, drew a large crowd from the county. Rev. D. F. Entsler led services at the Methodist Episcopal Church, with widow and daughter fainting moments apart during the procession and graveside rites. Brady, long-time resident near Brucetown, had moved from Frederick County, Md., and was married to a Shrimp daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brady
Bracetown
Methodist Episcopal Church
Brucetown
D. F. Entsler
Brady
S. J. Swimley
John Jolliffe
A. G. Mellinger
J. H Snapp
W. %. Tharp
W. B. Timberlake
David ‘Shrimp
The
County
Frederick County Board Holds Special Meeting
A Frederick County Board of Supervisors meeting with members W. H Dinges H P Whitacre James Cather Clark Cather and John W Parish produced no special business. Many outstanding claims were approved for payment and the board adjourned. A special session is set for Saturday the 28th to settle with the Northern Frederick Turnpike Company.
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Board of Supervisors of
Frederick County
Messrs
W. H Dinges
H. P. Whitacre
James Cather
Clark Cather
John W. Parish
Northern
Frederick
Knights of Pythias honor dead at Mount Hebron Cemetery
The Winchester Lodge No. 65 Knights of Pythias gathered at Castle Hall with about 20 members under Captain Henry Schneider. They marched to Mount Hebron Cemetery and decorated about 30 graves of deceased members. Services at Col. Joseph A. Nurton’s grave were led by Chancellor Commander Vernon B. Garton.
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Winchester Lodge
Knights of Pythiz
Castle Hall
Henry Schneider
Mount Hebron
Joseph A. Nurton
Commandr
Vernon B. Garton
Strenuous Week for Local Colored Ball Tossers
The colored baseball team of this city left this morning for Martinsburg to play the Martinsburg team this afternoon with a crowd of rooters. Three games are scheduled this week including Charlestown here tomorrow and Martinsburg here on Thursday.
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Martinsburg
Charlestown
Railroad Officials Meet at Deer Park Md
Yesterday Mr. T B Patton and Mr. M L Maphis returned from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials meeting at Deer Park Maryland. The session was held to discuss objectives of the railroad.
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T. B. Patton
M. L. Maphis
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Deer Park
Union Meetings Assured by Winchester Ministers
The Ministerial Association of Winchester met at Rev J B Sibleys residence and unanimously invited the Young Men's Christian Association to hold a series of meetings here. Four services are proposed for July 5 and 6 or possibly August, subject to timing and venue details in Braddock Street Methodist and Market Street churches.
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Ministerial Association of
Winchester
J. 8. Sibley
Presbyterian Church
Young Men’s Christian Association
The
Star
James R. Graham
T. Marshall West
Graham
Yibley
Association
L. A. Colter
Richmond
Braddock St. Methodist Episcopal Church
Presbyterian
Toviag
Deed Recorded Two Years Old in Local Court
A deed from Harriet A. Maxwell to A C Slonaker for a six foot lane strip near the Pughtown pike was recorded two years late in the Corporation Court. The grant gives use and ownership of the lane while prohibiting building on it, raising potential future disputes if Maxwell litigation resolves ownership.
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Corporation Court
Harriet A. Maxwell
A. C. Slonaker
Pughtown Pike
Injured in Belting At Fawcett Gap
Elmer Uil an orphan living with Mr Charles Snapp at Fawcett Gap was badly injured this morning at Snapps farm. He was entangled in farm machinery belting driven by a gasoline engine, receiving cuts and bruises before help arrived. Clothes torn but no bones broken. Dr Brumback attended.
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Elmer Uil
Charles Snapp
Hospital Officers to be Elected
Winchester Memorial Hospital board of directors will meet in the Charley Room Engine House at to discuss officer elections and related governance matters.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Umbrella Man Arrested on Drunkenness Charge
An umbrella mender, unnamed, was arrested by Officer McCartney on North Main Street for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. His case is expected before Judge Brago nier this evening at six. Miss May Cox of Millwood Virginia is
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McCartney
North Main Street
Bragonier
Braddock Street Church South Installs Sunday School Orchestra
The Braddock Street M E Church South added a full orchestra to the Sunday School service. The group includes Harry Leafe, Frank Anderson, Harry Kline, Edward Spellman, Thos Barr, Harry Markell, Robi Hartman, Water Huntsberg, Miss Bessie Nurton as pianist, under Rev. C D Bulla. The trial proved a success and the effort aims to attract and please the youth and enhance singing.
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Braddock Street
M. E. Church South
Harry Leafe
Frank Anderson
Harry Kline
Edward Spellman
Thos, Barr
Harry Markell
Robi. Hartman
Water Huntsberg
Bessie Nurton
C. D. Bulla
Rain Ends Drought As Steady Shower Falls On Winchester
After more than two months of drought, a steady rain began around 9:30 this morning and continued into the afternoon, breaking a long dry spell. Temperatures cooled from around 90 to about 67 degrees, bringing relief and promising Farm crops relief after the dry period.
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Winchester
West Virginia fishing law prompts Capon River trips
The new fishing law extends from May 15 to July 1 in West Virginia, delaying bass season. Winchester residents plan to spend summers near Capon mountains and other streams, with many anglers preparing gear for the season. A Philadelphia party left for Capon river with others to follow for the sport.
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West Virginia
Capon River
Winchester
Capon Mountains
Capon
Philadelphia
Peter W. Rouss Buys Quintard Estate in Port Chester
Peter W. Rouss purchases the Quintard estate at Port Chester New York a fine residence and thirty acres of land forming a notable real estate transaction. The deal adds a prominent property to Rouss holdings in the vicinity.
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Quintard
Port Chester
N. Y
Death of Miss Margaret E Mesmer Aged 79 in Winchester
Miss Margaret E Mesmer died at her west Piccadilly home after a four year invalid decline. She was 79, a Grace Lutheran member, and sister of Mrs Casper Nott and the late Lieut John R Mesmer. Funeral from the Lutheran Church with Rev Smith officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Margaret E. Mesmer
West Piccadilly Street
Miss Mesmer
Winchester
Grace Lutheran Church
Henry Nott
Nora Nott
Frank Mesmer
William Nott
Baltimore
Roger O. Clapp
Connecticut
Lutheran Church
Mr. Smith
Strasburg
Mount Hebron
Messrs
Edward and
Oscar Barr
Edward Cooper
Luther Maphis
Henry Baetjer
Henry
Four Larrick Boys Kill Rabid Dog on Farm
Four sons of John W. Larrick on a Chambersville area farm beat a rabid dog to death after it attacked their brothers. The dog trotted toward the barn, lunged at a boy, and was clubbed to death by the youths who then left the scene.
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John W. Larrick
Chambersville
Larrick
A. E. Carroll versus Winchester damages suit retried
Second trial of Mrs. A. E. Carroll against the City of Winchester for 5000 dollars over injuries from a sidewalk fall near Valley Female College on June 17, 1898. Notable witnesses summoned for both sides as the case progresses through court proceedings and appeals.
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A. E Carroll
Winchester
Valley Female College
A. E. Carroll
W. Roy Stephenson
R. E. Byrd
City of
John M. Steck
Holmes Boyd, Jr
Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of Appeals
George J. Jolliffe
Fishing on Vapon with Hendrickson and Howell
Captain James Hendrickson and Mr. Harry C. Howell are described as fishing on Vapon. Details remain sparse but identify these two individuals and the activity on the watercraft.
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James Hendrickson
Harry C. Howell
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Ministerial Association
Fawcett Gap
Market St
Market Street
Julia Haines
Lou Garton
Atul
West
Wet
Centenary Reformed Church
Charles, Bushong
Bushong
May Cox
Millwood, Va
M. E. Church
Peter W. Rouss
Christian
Mad Dog
Patton
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