Exoneration of Minister in Johnson City Boom Case
Judge Harrison dismisses Miss Mary J. Jackson's accounting suit against minister Jonah N. Reese. Settlement in 1902 ends dispute with Reese paying $300 and transferring two lots, while noting prior confidential dealings required utmost good faith. Court finds no concealment and accepts out of court settlement terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Jackson
Johnson City
Betts
Miss Jackson
Reese
Church of the Society of Friends of
Harrison
Jonah N. Reese
Mary “Jane Jackson
Mary Jane Jackson
Jonah L. Reese
Mary J. Jack Soh
M. M. Lynch
Jo L. Reese
Latane Marries Miss Allen in Virginia Ceremony
The wedding of Miss Allen WeyS Latane to the Hon. A. Latane of Buchanan took place with Rev. R. C. Jett and Rev. William Darbie officiating. The bride, given away by George J. Allen, wore gray travel gowns, and was attended by her sister Mrs. William Kemper as matron of honor. The couple departed for Old Point Comfort via Washington and Baltimore, with several relatives and notable guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
William Kemper
Warrenton
Meindelssohn
Nannie Williams
Ae C. Allen
Virginia
Old Point Comfort
Washington
Baltimore
J. Allen Waitta
William Watts
Roanoke
Gertie Gatewood
Gatewood
C. B. Gatewood
Frostburg
Fannie Wilde
van Buren Fournace
R. A. Latane
C. B. Allen
Wytheville
Ardent Lover Loses Horse and Buggy in Whitacre
Whitacre June 18. Harry Godlove of Capon Bridge loses his horse and buggy while calling on a damsel. The horse wandered into a machine shed. the man, thinking it had gone home, took the girl’s brother to drive him home. A later telephone report confirmed the horse’s safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitacre
Harry Godlove
Capon Bridge
Flower Strewing By The Pythians In Winchester Lodge
Knights of Pythias Winchester Lodge observed decoration day with memorial services for deported brethren. E. E. Northen delivered the oration at Castle Hall after which the Knights marched to Mount Hebron Cemetery to decorate graves of deceased lodge members with flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
J Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Rey
E. E. Northen
Mount Hebron
Little Child Buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery
The little child Earl Francie, son of Joseph White, who died at his parents home near the Paper Mills, was buried today in Mount Hebron Cemetery with Rev. E. FE. Northen officiating. Insurance ad notes wheat insured in barns and farms against fire and lightning with rates offered by Her Bryarly & Bro. continuous farm coverage available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Francie
Joseph White
Mount Hebron
Rev
E. FE. Northen
Bryarly & Bro
Judge Harrison Guest Of Honor At Luray Banquet
Judge Thomas W. Harrison travels to Luray Virginia for a banquet at the Hotel Lawrence hosted by the Luray and Page County bar. Judge Haas of Rockingham County will preside over the new Page County circuit. The event honors both judges with speeches planned by Harrison Haas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Harrison
Luray
Lawrence
Page County
Harrison
Virginia
T. N. Haas
Rockingham County
Haas
Forgiven Once She Ran Off Again Near Waynesboro
Mary Row wife of William H. Row of Russell Station near Waynesboro Pa deserted her husband months ago for Martinsburg West Virginia with Harry Brechbill. She wrote asking to be taken back and he went to Martinsburg on June 9. She begged for forgiveness and was taken home. She fled again last Wednesday with two children leaving a note about neighbor criticism. A ten year old child refused to accompany her and she was traced as far as Edgemont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Row
William H. Row
Russell Station
Waynesboro
Martinsburg
W. Va
Harry Brechbill
Ron
Edgemont
Mad Dog Amunck At White Post Report
A rabid dog belonging to a colored man caused excitement at White Post in Clarke County yesterday morning. The animal bit several dogs, terrified residents, and then escaped. The bitten dogs are penned awaiting injury results. Officials fear the animals may go mad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star Today
White Post
Clarke County
Wires in Valley Injured in Storm
Severe electrical storm yesterday disrupted telecommunications in the Valley with telegraph lines hit hardest. Winchester area suffered reduced outbound wires while phones failed to varying degrees, crop damage was minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Winchester
Sarah Zane Reel Team Invited to Woodstock Races
The Sarah Zane Reel Team receives an invitation to compete at Woodstock on July 4. The team plans to meet at B o'clock tonight to decide their participation and travel arrangements for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Reel
Woodstock
Philadelphia Man Guests Leader Mr T T Wail
Mr Harry Howell of Philadelphia has been the guest of Mr T T Wail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Howell
Philadelphia
T. T. Wail
Lightning Strikes Home Killing Cow and Injuring Family
A severe thunderstorm and electrical strike near Darkesville hit a telegraph pole and burned the house area. A cow owned by Thomas Britton was killed instantly, and occupants of a nearby house were stormed but unharmed. No further damage reported.
Quiet City Wedding Tansell Kastér Tie The Knot
A quiet wedding was held at the bride’s home in the city Saturday at eight o’clock. Miss Minnie Myrtle Tansell daughter of John and Mary M. Tansell married Mr Alonza Delbert Kastér. Rev R E Northen of the First Baptist Church officiated. The groom is a weaver at the Virginia Woolen Mills. The couple will reside in the city with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Myrtle Tansell
John
Mary M. Tansell
Alonza Delbert Kastér
RE. E. Northen
First Baptist Church
Virginia Woolen Mills
Jonathan Clark Buried in County
Mr Jona than M Clark was buried at Chestnut Grove yesterday. He lived near Siler in this county and suffered with spinal affliction. He was advanced in years. Mrs B F Frye and son Mayo and daughter Mrs Ramsburg of Capon Bridge were guests of Mr R E Whitacre Sunday. Mr Al Oates and wife of Capon Bridge were calling on friends there yesterday.
Clarke County resident Mr. K. J. Byrne visits town
Mr. K. J. Byrne of Clarke County spent the day in town, touring local shops and meeting residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. Byrne
Clarke County
Five Year Term For Highwayman Is Given
Thomas Mosee, a Black man arrested last March for robbing Heya Ke Moore, pleaded guilty in Circuit Court before Judge Thomas W. Harrison and was sentenced to five years in the Virginia penitentiary. Mosee was captured by Winchester police on March 29 and held for grand jury action after a true bill was returned. Foreman T. A. Ogden led the grand jury with members Larrick, Steek, Snapp, Marker, Mellinger, Yeakley and Parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mosee
Chargers
Heya KE
Moore
Thomas W. Harrison
Virginia
Mosé
Winchester
Aati
T. A. Ogden
R.A. Larrick
T.W. Steek
Filden Snapp
John D. Marker
A. G. Mellinger
H. Yeakley
C. W. Parish
George Bushnell & Co Anniversary Celebration
George Bushnell and Company celebrated their forty fifth anniversary last Saturday. Thousands visited the well known druggists store receiving souvenirs while ladies received candy and china and gentlemen cigars note books and more. Carnations were given to all and the Junior Orchestra played in the store rear with prize drawings for purchases. Ladies prizes included a hair brush and comb perfume and candy. gentlemen prizes a gillette razor meer scaum pipe and briar pipe. Winning numbers were 2100 2054 2065 for ladies and 1546 1562 4570 for gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bushnell & Co
John Hauptman Buried in Clarke
The body of John Hauptman who died in Maryland was brought to Berryville and interred today in Green Hill Cemetery. The National Good Roads Association meeting at the Courthouse drew farmers from Clarke and neighboring counties. Chester Ogden, Harry and Wilmer Gower return from Virginia schools. visitors from New York are en route to Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star Bureau
Berryvidille
John Hauptman
Maryland
Green Hill Cemetery
National Good Roads’ Association
Clarke
Chester Ogden
Blacksburg
V. P. T. Messrs
Harry and
Wilmer Gower
Ashland
New York
Berryville
Social visits noted as arrivals from Washington
Miss Lily Yeatman and Mrs. Shoemaker with Miss Laura Yeatman arrived from Washington yesterday. Miss Tau ra is visiting her uncle Mr. R. E. L. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Yeatman
Shoemaker
Laura Yeatman
Washington
Miss Taura
R. E. L. Anderson
Mrs Kerns Dead at Capon Bridge
Whitacre June 18 Mrs Harris Refine died last night at her home near Capon Bridge after a long illness with consumption. She formerly lived in Cumberland but moved last spring seeking better health. She was Mollie Miller daughter of John M Miller. Survived by husband two children and her parents and many siblings. Interment at Fairview in the County on Tuesday. Funeral services by Rev G J Racey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Racey
Roanoke Postmaster Nomination Sparks Battle in Senate
Renewed interest surrounds Luther G. Funkhouser as Roanoke seeks a new postmaster. Nominated by the President months ago, his fate rests in the Senate with opponents predicting rejection or a possible recess appointment. Harris Tope remains in office as eight years postmaster. Senator Scott, ally of the Hoge family, is seen as a key obstacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Luther G. Funkhouser
A. C. Brown
Winchester
Senate
Funkhous
Children’s Day Services at Bliss Shine Despite Rain
Inclement weather yesterday evening did not dampen attendance at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Children’s Day program. The service featured songs recitations and drills performed by well behaved children amid floral decorations and spruce festoons. Local visitors and residents are noted and weather impacts including hail near Paxton’s Chapel with minimal damage to corn are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ritter
Tinden
Winchester
Henry Womeldorf
Sallie Tloover
Woodstock
Laura Snapp
Paxton’s Chapel
Smith Henshaw
Summit Point
Henry Glaize
Miss Mamie Spellman Returns to Winchester
Miss Mamie Spellman, who spent time in Richmond and other cities, has returned to Winchester and is now the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. M. Conway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Spellman
Richmond
Washington
Winchester
Mrs. M. Conway
Noted Frederick County Case Sees Arrest In Defilement Conspiracy
Charles A Fisher, a 25 year old white man, was arrested and held by Frederick County magistrate William Davison on a charge of conspiring to procure defilement of his wife Gurney Fisher by another person. A second man from near Orlando Shenandoah County is named in the case and may face arrest soon. The incident follows Virginia limits on such offenses and awaits Circuit Court trial in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prederick
Charles A. Fisher
Fisher
William Davison
Middletown
Winchester
Gurney Fisher
Orando
Shenandoah
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Newport News
Frederick County
Children’s Day Program at Baptist Church Delights
The Baptist Church held a Children’s Day service with a full audience, ornate altar decor, and a program of merit. Children performed recitations, songs, and drills with skill while older girls delivered solos and a twelve girl chorus impressed. Rev Northen gave a brief talk as Massie Parker Dixon and Ree sang in a quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Roy
FE. E. Northen
Massie
Parker, Dixon
Ree
Coins 175 Years Old Found in Hampshire County Chimney
Coins dating 175 years were found in an old chimney at Henry Richard farm on North River in Hampshire County West Virginia. The chimney stood in a house among the first built in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Richard
North River
Hampshire County
W. Va
Clarke Courier editor Hughes visits Winchester today
Berryville visitor Mr. C. R. Hughes editor of the Clarke Courier called in Winchester today. Hughes formerly resided in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Winchester
C. R. Hughes
Clarke Courier
Hughes
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Jonah Reese
Miss Allen Weys MR. Henr
Latane
Allen
Judge Harrison
Mad Dog Amunck
Berkeley County
Banker Hill
Darkesville
Thomas Britton
M. E. Church
Cora Hayslett
Mabel Bowen
Gee. Hayslett
Brucetown
Charles F. Laise
BE. R. Henson
Arden
Gravatt
Diocese of Virginia
Christ M. EB
Ashland’ White
Presbyterian Church
Mary North
Lillie Clendenning
Edna Henson
Kirk Paleson
Williams
Sallie Hayslett
Margaret Fry
Bruce Clendenning
W. 8
Laise
P.O. S. of A
Edna Huyett
Annie Hopkins
Hagerstown
Lizzie Laise
Legg
Rock Glenn Farm
Bride
Jonathan Clark
County
Trius
Mosee
Lloyd Moore
Roanoke Post Office
Bliss
Charles’ A. Fisher
Iood
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