Minister Chastises a Gang of Toughs
Rev. Dr. D. B. Hammond of Parkersburg West Virginia a Methodist elder defended Charles Samples and his son from four drunken attackers at their home on Barren Creek after attending a mission service. He joined the fray and soon had two assailants defeated with the remaining two fleeing. He remained unharmed and preached again the following night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Parkersburg
W. Va
Winchester
Pete Cartwright
Methodist Church
Barren Creek
Charles Samples
Mr. Samples
Dr. Hammond
Shepherd Is Given Three Years in Prison
Joseph H. Shepherd former clerk in Auditor Marye's office Richmond Virginia yesterday pleaded guilty to stealing from the Commonwealth and was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. Two other indictments against the accused were continued to the next Hastings Court term. His counsel urged mercy due to his age military record and past good conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Shepherd
Marye
Richmond
Commonwealth
Hastings
Shepherd
Reverend Skelton to Officiate at Waynesboro Nuptials
Rev. S. D. Skelton left this morning for Waynesboro Virginia to officiate at the marriage of his niece Miss Viola Roby to Mr. Adolphus Midgett of Baltimore. The ceremony occurs this afternoon and he will return to Winchester tomorrow. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Leonard Roby of Waynesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Skelton
Waynesboro
Viola Roby
Adolphus Midgett
Baltimore
Skelton
Winchester
Leonard Roby
Pittsburgh Congressman Thropp Meets Barton on Potomac Pollution Case
Hon. Joseph Earlston Thropp of Pittsburg is at the Taylor House to confer with R. T. Barton about the Potomac river pollution case at Harper's Ferry. Thropp is heavily invested in mining property and represents the Twentyeth District of Pennsylvania in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Earlston Thropp
Pittsburg
Taylor House
R. T. Barton
Harper’s Ferry
Thropp
Twentieth District
Pennsylvania
Congress
Child Recovers After Fence Fall Gash Injury
The 11 year old daughter of Mr Oliver Lowery has nearly fully recovered from a severe accident six weeks ago. She fell from a fence and sustained a deep cut to her left forearm. Doctors feared her arm might become stiff but her recovery is progressing well.
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Heart
Oliver Lowery
Smith Wedding in Clarke County
Miss Annie Williams Smith daughter of the late William D. Smith and Mrs Agnes Pickett Smith of Smithfield Clarke county and Mr Richard Buckner Smith of Aubrey Texas were married Tuesday evening at Smithfield in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Williams Smith
William D. Smith
Agnes Pickett Smith
Smithfield
Clarke County
Richard Buckner Smith
Aubrey
Texas
Friena's Wedding Attended Nearby Families Note
Miss Sara Miller daughter of Joseph A Miller visits White Sulphur Springs near where Blanche Huddlestone wed Ada Huddlestone who recently graduated from Valley Female College. Mr David Goldman of Baltimore visits his brother Sol Goldman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Miller
Joseph A. Miller
White Sulphur Springs
Blanche Huddlestone
Ada Huddlestone
The
Valley Female College
David Goldman
Baltimore
Sol Goldman
James Williams Struck by Bad Luck as Barn Fire Kills Horses
James F. Williams of Middletown suffers a string of misfortunes when a storm strikes his barn, killing two of his horses as his hired man Harry Myers is injured. Earlier, a Baltimore and Ohio train killed a cow owned by Williams and a colt was killed by a horse kick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Williams
Middletown
Harry Myers
Williams
Baltimore & Ohio
Harrisonburg Learns a Neat Little Trick
The New Era reports a fake ring game sweeping Harrisonburg. itinerant umbrella menders tried selling a gold ring as a dying remembrance and were jailed after a sheriff intervened. The incident halts Harrisonburg attendance at the upcoming umbrella menders convention in Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Hagerstown
Association of American Umbrella Menders
Umbrella Menders Clinic
Local Social Notes Highlight Evening Visits and Travels
Miss Minnie Chapman visits Miss Annie Stickley at Vaucluse. Mrs. N. B. Hill and the Misses Hill of White Post stay at Hotel Evans. Mr. Robert Riddleberger of Martinsburg visits the city. Fresh trout available at Sprint's grocery on East Water Friday and Saturday. Miss Ethel Newcomb of New York guests the Messrs. Cover. Miss Katie Fitzpatrick returns from Frederick where she attended school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprint’s
East Water Street
Daily Mail Train Departures and Arrivals Schedule
The notice lists mail departures and arrivals for multiple routes including North and South bound services on B and O CV and Star routes. It specifies station times for Romney Bloomery Shockeysville Marlboro Mountain Falls Rock Enon Springs and Capon Springs with mails closing 30 minutes before departure except certain early departures closing at 9:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B&o
C. V
Valley
Rock Enon Springs
Capon Springs
Market Produce Prices Snapshot From Local Market
The record lists wholesale prices paid for produce and grain in the market. Values include multiple ten cent figures and a range ending with 75 and 60 70 55 in unclear sequence.
Notice of Partnership Interest Sale
The undersigned has sold his interest in the co partnership of Geo. E. Bushnell & Co s drug store in Winchester Virginia to Walter B. Nicklen. J E Bushnell, June 17 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Bushnell & Co’s. Drug Store
Winchester
Walter 8. Nicklen
J. E. Bushnell
Borden Sues Hagerstown Spoke and Bending Co
Plaintiff seeks 5,000 damages for negligent injuries against the nonresident Hagerstown Spoke and Bending Company. An attachment was levied on defendant's Frederick County Virginia property. company must appear within fifteen days of notice to protect its interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Spoke and Bending Co
Frederick Co
R. S. Parks as Attorney General Possibility in Mor tagging Delegates
Discussion centers on Captain R. S. Parks of Luray as a potential Attorney-General candidate. Delegates appointed by Mor Tague are under scrutiny to reveal their position and preference for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Parks
Luray
Mortague
Young Lady Injured After Fall on Main Street
Miss Bessie Darlington slipped and fell before Geo W Haddox's store on Main street last evening injuring herself painfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Darlington
Geo. W. Haddox
Main Street
Farmer Thomas McIntyre Dies in Bloomery West Virginia
Thomas McIntyre a prominent farmer of Bloomery West Virginia died this morning. The obituary notes his standing in the community and his long tenure in farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McIntyre
Bloomery
W. Va
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New York
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Frederick
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Rogers Bros
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Bruce Capper
Sam. Jones
Inwood Camp Meeting
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Lester J. Dillon
Court House
Stonewall District
Joshua Lan Sarah E Carter
Blormeplace
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J. W. Branson
Sandusky
Brucetown
Maupin
Lester Dillon
M. M. Lynch
J.D. Dillon
J. D. Or
Circuit
Thomas Keating
FDR
Cumberland Beer and
Braddock
Sautherland Brewing Company
Agt
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Miller Supply Co
Robert M. Henry
North Market Street
Fairfax College
Wininchester
G. C. Sheparp
Seal Brothers
S. Main Street
H. Jones
N. Braddock Street
J. E. Funkhouser
House Girl
W A. Lyons
Ane
Mgi
Rosa A. Striker
Noplice
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Ar L. Hook
Prkok Baker & Son
C. E. Borden
Phil. H. Gold
Warren Rice
R. BE. Byrd
Young Lady
Baltimore Antes
Washington
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Summit Point
Enee
Mr. McIntyre
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Frederick City
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Lenre
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Main St
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Star Office
Missouri
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