Fawcett Family Head Elkana Fawcett Dies at Home
Funeral planned from Fawcetts Gap residence with Friends Society rites at ten in the morning. Interment in Friends burying ground. Elkana Fawcett, a long time farmer of western Frederick county born 1820, leaves widow Margaret and six children including Clark Joseph and T Fawcett, Benjamin of Winchester, W Penn of Ohio, Dora of Chicago. W Penn noted phrenologist of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkana Fawcett
Frederick County
Fawcetts Gap
Society of Friends
Friends
Martin Funkhouser
Clark
Joseph
T. Fink Fawcett
This County
Benjamin Fawcett
Winchester
William Penn Fawcett
Ohio
Dora Fawcett
Chicago
W. Penn Fawcett
The
Phrenological Institute of
New York City
The Stickley Mayers Suit in Circuit Court
The case of P B Stickley against G F Mayers continues in the Circuit Court with many witnesses examined. Stickley alleges Mayers agreed to sell a house but refused to transfer when due. Both are prominent Stephens City residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Stickley
G. F. Mayers
Circuit Court
Mayers
Stephens City
Unusual Water Incident In Berryville Contractor Held
James Ward contractor for Berryville water works and foreman H R Weaver with a colored driver Johnson were held at the station on an unusual charge after water was thrown from room 32 at the Taylor House. Lizzie Fields caused the disturbance. Weaver faced a $2.50 fine plus costs $4 total paid by Ward. all three were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ward
Berryville
Lizzie Fields
Lizzie
Elizabeth
McCartney
Weaver
Ward
Delegates Photographed at National Convention
The New York World shows delegates in Philadelphia with Mr. C. M. Gibbons of Virginia beneath the eagle wing. The note hopes the administration recognizes and protects him as a delegate from this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Philadelphia
C. M. Gibbons
Virginia
Night blackout hits area after wire snaps near church
At about ten o'clock last night a high tension electric wire broke near the United Brethren Church, plunging that end of the city into darkness. No injuries are reported and service crews were dispatched to secure the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Tucker Memorial Dedicated At College Hill
The Tucker Memorial building, Colonial in style of native limestone, completed at a cost of 25000 dollars, houses three lecture rooms and a library used by the law school. A bust of Tucker, funded by St George Tucker, honors the late statesman. Rev Beverley Tucker read an ode as music and tributes marked the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quarles
Beverley Tucker
D. D
Norfolk
National Theater Orchestra
Washington, D.C
James J. White
Law School
Vincent L. Bradford
Tucker
Valentine
St. George Tucker
John Randolph Tucker
College Hill
Winchester Boys Win Scholarships at Washington and Lee
Two Winchester youths at Washington and Lee University earned scholarships. Davis Conrad received the Birely scholarship worth 300, and William W. Glass won the Junior Law prize. Conrad is son of the late D. B. and Susie Conrad, and Glass is son of Col. W. W. Glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Davis Conrad
William W. Glass
Conrad
D. B
Susie Conrad
Washington and Lee
Shnandoah Valley Academy
Birely
Frederick County
Glass
W. W. Glass
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Dusky Damsels Dispute Ends With Dismissal
Cora Ailstock White was arrested by Officer Neville on a warrant sworn by Louise Johnson. The dispute was heard by Justice Brag onier at 10 o clock and the case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Ailstock White
Neville
Louise Johnson
Relay Race From Staunton To Winchester Finishes
Holmes Lewis completed the Staunton to Winchester relay arriving at the Court House after a 14 minute 4 mile leg due to rain soaked roads and fresh metal. Thirty riders started the event with an overall pace around 144 miles per hour for the distance. Also noted are Mrs Mittie Harriman and daughter traveling home to Dayton and Martinsburg businessman John Lovett visiting town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Lewis
Staunton
Winchester
Court House
Mr. Lewis
Horace “McKinister
Kernstown
Mittie Harriman
Wm. E.hayslett
Clearbrook
Dayton
John Lovett
Martinsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fleana Fawcett
Stickley-Mayers
Daughter of the Confederacy
Memorial Association
Jnc. H. Parlett
Nain
Wm. C. Payne
Fred Anderson
J. R. Doran
North Main Street
William Slagle
Windle
West Water Street
Anna Graber
Columbus
John B. Graber
South Market Street
John Light
Middletown
Walnut Springs
Knox
North Main St
Inchester
H. D. Fuller
C. P. Kremer
E. Hollings Boyd
C. A. Heller
Finance Committee
General Assembly
Common Council
City of
Martinsburg and Winchester Railroad Company
Co. P. Kremer
CG. A. Heller
E. Holmmes Boys
Jones’ Centenny
Thomas Keating
Agt
Cumberland Beer and
Braddock
Barwell Supplied
Cumberland Brewing Company
Madras
S. H. Hable
Main and Water Streets
Schlitz
Milwaukee
Robert M. Henry
North Market Street
J. Robert Doran
Mae
Tain
Axe
OXY
Wilson
Gibson
Finch
Welty
Ohio Valley
Pocahontas
L. Hester Brewine Company
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