Judge Holds Court Beside Bed Atkinson Home
The Corporation Court sat briefly at Judge William M. Atkinson's North Washington residence due to his rheumatism. Judge Atkinson administered oath to bondsman Peter Sowers for T. B. Almond, accused of obtaining money by false pretenses in a stock transaction. The session adjourned after routine formalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Atkinson
Washington Street
Corporation Court
Old Court House
Wm. M. Atkinson
Atkinson
T. B. Almond
Peter Sowers
Sowers
Almond
A. A. Robinson
Shenandoah Normal College Commencement Program
Shenandoah Normal College at Reliance Virginia releases its commencement program spanning June 23 to June 28. Events include open sessions, laureate addresses by Rev. Dr. Sanders and Rev. D H Kern, a concert, an Eldridge address, alumni activities, monument dedication for founder G W Hoenschel, and regular commencement exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Normal College
St Reliance
Dr. Sanders
Otterbein University
E. Olin Eldridge
Winchester
D. H. Kern
G. W. Hoenschel
College
Bridal Couple Touring Canada During Northbound Trip
A letter to Mr. Owen Knight’s parents from Montreal reveals the bridal couple are touring Canada. They plan to visit their Virginia home on return and greet familiar friends and acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Knight
Montreal
Canada
Virginia
Early Morning Excursion From Winchester to Washington
An early morning excursion leaves Winchester over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for Washington next Sunday. The train departs at 6 30 AM and the fare is 1 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Return of a Winchester Burglary Convict From Five Year Term
George Summerfield Adams of Winchester completed a five year hard labor term for burglary at the Virginia Penitentiary and was released last week. He had burglarized Valley Female College in autumn 1895 entering via a window and cutting a panel to reach the art room. He was captured after attempting to sell stolen materials and sentenced January 21 1896, with two months shaved off per year for good behavior, enabling an earlier release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Summerfield Adams
Virginia
Winchester
Adams
Valley Female College
Corporation Court
Hagerstown Seeks Sarah Zane Company for Independence Day
Secretary Long of Hagerstown’s Fourth of July committee visits Winchester to woo the Sarah Zane Company away from Martinsburg. The company debates invitations as First Hose, Junior Company, executive committee, and mayor press for their attendance, boosting Hagerstown’s hopes for a grand celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary Long
Hagerstown
Winchester
Sarah Zane
Martinsburg
Charley Rouss
Wincheste
Two visitors depart after New York and Washington visits
Miss Ethel Newcome of New York and Miss Coleen Hughes of Washington left this morning for their homes after visiting the Misses Cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Newcome
New York
Coleen Hughes
Washington
Cover
No Minister Has Yet Been Called by Presbyterian Church
Congregational meeting after morning services failed to decide on a pastor due to bad weather. An adjournment was set for next Sunday with Rev. J. S. Sibley of Atlanta, Ga., viewed as the likely candidate after his recent sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. S. Sibley
Atlanta, Ga
Presbyterian
Roanoke College 47th Commencement Honors Listed
Frederick County graduates were noted at Roanoke College in Virginia with E R Cooper Mountain Falls Cotta Richard Lovettsville and L B G Miller Winchester area. The Alumni Association elected Rev John E Bushnell as President. The college reported broad enrollment from ten Southern and seven Northern states plus territories and countries with a strong financial year ending in a surplus and two $2000 bequests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke College
Virginia City
E. R. Cooper
Mountain Falls
Cotta Richard
Lovettsville
G. Miller
L. M. G. Miller
Winchester
John E. Bushnell
Porto Rico
Cuba
Japan
Korea
Wisconsin
Middletown Woman Dies After Illness
Mrs Light aged about 65 died at her Middletown home early this morning after a brief illness. She had suffered cramps last week and became unconscious Thursday before passing away. She leaves a husband and three daughters, two of whom are married to Frank Pingley and Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light
Middletown
Frank Pingley
Gregory
Delegates Attend National Republican Convention
Mr. M. Gibbens departed for Philadelphia as a Virginia delegate to the National Republican Convention. Mr. A C Brown left Saturday for the same city and Postmaster Charles Hardy also heads to attend the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gibbens
Philadelphia
Virginia
A.C. Brown
Charles Hardy
Bids Remain Open For Fire Company Invitation
The Sarah Zane Fire Co of Winchester will hold a special session Monday night to decide whether to accept an invitation to Martinsburg or Hagerstown on the Fourth of July from the First Hose. The Hagerstown Mail notes a warm reception. Court not opened this morning in Corporation Court for the June term due to Judge Atkinson’s indisposition. opening expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Winchester
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Corporation Court
Atkinson
Union Band Skips Evening Meeting
The Union Band will not meet this evening. No rehearsal or event planned for tonight as listed in community notices.
Loaned Bureau Sparks Police Court Suit
In a Police Court dispute Mont Lovett and Frances Newman argued over a bureau valued at ten dollars. Lovett claimed possession. Newman said Lovett sold it for three dollars. A witness supported Lovett. Newman offered none. The court ruled for Lovett and Newman paid costs of $1.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Lovett
Frances Newman
Newman
Lovett
Excursion Train To Baltimore Sees Fewer Riders
Despite heavy rain about thirty five people boarded the Winchester excursion train to Baltimore at seven in the morning. Washington crowds did not materialize as forecast, with around sixty attendees, overshadowed by the bad weather and reports of beer plans that proved unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Winchester
Washington
Washington Brewers Association
War News From Luzon Not Yet Started Strong
Private Charles L. Henry of Company B, 47th U. S. Volunteer Infantry, writes from May 6 that his unit has seen no fighting since driving Filipinos into the mountains days earlier. They were left to the mercy of the Eleventh Cavalry patrolling from Lagaspi to Bulan. Rivers and rough terrain hinder travel, with a sixteen mile sortie reported and eleven river crossings. He concludes the Filipino war has not started well yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Henry
Co. B
U. S. Vol. Infantry
Eleventh Cavalry
Lagaspi
Bulan
Luzon
Henry
Winchester Advertising Draws Interest With Trade Board Booklet
The Winchester promotion via a Board of Trade booklet is showing early success. A local responder seeks to locate here while another plans a large plant near Winchester, signaling growing business attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Board of Trade
Winchester Visit With Unverzaht and Dixon Guests
Mr and Mrs Jonas Unverzaht and Miss Alice Dixon of East End Falls Church Va visit Mrs W Spott White on Fairmont Avenue. Mrs Unverzaht was formerly Miss Kate Heit of this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Unverzaht
Alice Dixon
East End Falls Church Va
W. Spott White
Fairmont Avenue
Unverzaht
Kate Hieit
This County
Golightly Defaults In Suit Over $125 Note
In Circuit Court Judge Harrison enters default against John D. Golightly after he fails to appear for a trial over a $125 note signed by Golightly and wife. The suit, pursued by John McCann of New York, arose from a purchase of material for five suits from Patrick O'Brien in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCann
New York
John D. Golightly
McCann
Golightly
Patrick O’brien
O’brien
Stiit
M.M. Lynch
R. M. Golightly
Messrs
Barton and
Boyd
Gold
Harrison
Rainfall Record in Winchester Reaches New High
Since June 12, Winchester has tallied 5 3-16 inches of rain with a low 1 1 16 on the 12th and a high 27 8 inches on the 16th and 17th. This is the greatest June rainfall in Winchester since 1896, with broad country rain expected to boost hay and oats yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Death of George Shanholtz Near Chambersville
George W. Shanholtz died at his home near Chambersville aged 69. Funeral was held at the house this morning at 10 o clock and he was buried in Roberts graveyard. He leaves a widow two sons Asa and John and two daughters Mrs Bettie Dusing and Mrs Catherine Foreman. Asa Shanholtz is a brother of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Shanholtz
Chambersville
Robert
Asa
John
Bettie Dusing
Catherine Foreman
Asa Shanheltz
Remains of Mrs. Sarah Kiger Brought to City
The remains of Mrs. Sarah Kiger, who died in Martinsburg last Saturday, were transported to the city on the 9 10 Cumberland Valley train this morning and taken to the home of her sister Mrs. Margaret Spurr at 410 South Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Kiger
Martinsburg
Cumberland Valley
Margaret Spurr
South Market Street
Winchester Star Times Contest Nears Finish
The Star Times contest in Winchester Frederick county sees heavy voting with 2168 ballots tallied by noon. Leaders tighten as only eleven voting days remain and results approach, with ballots cast for several young ladies in the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star-Times
Winchester
Frederick County
Martinsburg Man Killed in Railroad Collision
A Martinsburg man, William Smith aged 30, was killed in a rear end freight crash on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad fourteen miles east of Cumberland. Elmer Entler, a conductor, was slightly injured. Smith leaves a widow and two children. One train had stopped to take water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Cumberland
William Smith
Martinsburg
Smith
Elmer Entler
Death of Alexander Parkins
Alexander Parkins aged sixteen died at his home in Tacoma Park Washington on Saturday afternoon. He was the son of the late Alfred Parkins of Frederick county and had lived in Tacoma for several years. His remains will be brought to Winchester tomorrow for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Parkins
Frederick County
Tacoma Park
D. C
Alfred Parkins
Tacoma
Winchester
Residence Improved on German Street
Mr. Charles Clark is completing improvements to his residence between Main and Market. The work includes lathe and plaster, a new roof, and overall repairs to yield a neat, convenient home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clark
German Street
Main
Market
Havana Names General Rodriguez New Mayor
The Havana election results show Gen. Alejandro Rodriguez nationalist winning over Senor Estrada Mora independent by 13 078 to 6 534 in a quiet vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alejandro Rodriguez
Rave
Havana
Senor Estrada Mora
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Julia Jenkins
Louise Redman
Fanny Gray
Nellie Henry Ee
Alma Lewis
Cora Hillyard
Florence Grim
Nellie Herring
Susie Stover
Virgie O'Neal
Carrie Lowery
Ela Dame
Lena Gore
Helen Dean
Bessie Ebersole
Ethel Anderson
Nellie Huber
Lula Cooper
Edith Dinges
Grace Cooper
Vernie Ritter
Mamie Fries
Lula McKee
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