Judge Harrison Opens Antisuffrage Move in Constitutional Convention
Judge T W Harrison of Winchester and A P Thom of Norfolk led the first anti suffrage push in the constitutional convention. Harrison urged preserving white suffrage while opposing universal Negro suffrage and repeal or amendment of the Fifteenth Amendment. Thom asked a committee to draft a memorial to seek repeal of the amendment.
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T. W. Harrison
Winchaster
A. P. Thom
Norfolk
Southern
Congress
Electoral College
Committee On Suffrage
Thom
Winchester Memorial Hospital Site Chosen in Quiet Trend
The Winchester Memorial Hospital will be located on the Kinzel lot at Stewart and Clifton streets. The acre parcel cost 1100 dollars, with 100 dollars donated by owner Mrs. Lucy Kinzel to the hospital fund. Construction plans and start are anticipated soon.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Kinzel
Stewart
Clifford
Star
Lucy Kinzel
Hospital
Prominent Horsemen May Be Sued For Track Damage
A Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society track dispute may lead to a lawsuit. Lessees Joseph W. Wright C A Bowen and Robert Barr claim riders caused damage during an unplanned race after gates were opened. They seek compensation for track repairs and costly cleanup.
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Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Joseph W. Wright
C. A. Bowen
Robert Barr
Washington and Lee University Law Prize Awarded
The second prize in the Junior Law Class for Law Librarian went to J. Wood Glass at Washington and Lee University closing exercises held on Wednesday. Cigars and soda were provided at Bushnell's.
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J. Wood Glass
Washington and Lee University
Free door delivery for star routes from Winchester county
Beginning July 1, star route mail from Winchester and neighboring counties will offer free door delivery along routes. Residents outside towns or within 80 rods of a post office may install roadside mail boxes and request delivery to the carrier, who must read and write English and deliver prepaid items at no extra charge.
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Star
Winchester
Soldier Boys Coming Home From Overseas
It is expected that 7,500 volunteers will arrive from Manila before June 26. The Thomas, with portions of the Thirty eighth and Forty-ninth Regiments and all of the Forty-seventh, is due at San Francisco tomorrow. The boys will be mustered out and those from Winchester and Frederick County will soon be home.
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Manila
Thomas
San Francisco
Winchester
Frederick County
Miss Siberts Soiree Highlights Local Music Class
Miss Ella Sibert hosted the annual at her North Kent Street home. Her class performed a highly interesting program before friends and patrons. Lily Leafe received the class pin and Lillian Kremer earned a special practice pin.
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Ella Sibert
North Kent Street
Lily Leafe
Lillian Kremer
Epworth League Convention Adjourns to Martinsburg
The Epworth League District Convention that met in Keyser West Virginia adjourns to meet next year in Martinsburg. Mrs E C Hottle who represented the local league has returned home.
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Epworth
Keyser
W. Va
Martinsburg
E. C. Hottle
We Own the Brick Says the Mayor in Street Dispute
Mayor Barton orders restraint on county workers who took bricks alleged to belong to the city. Chief Seabright and assistants monitor the disputed area, ready to arrest any brick thief while county officials mock the mayor’s stance as county bricks are claimed for county work.
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Frederick Plaza
Barton
Justice Bragonier
Seabright
Guardians of the Peace
Landslide in Hopeville Kills Two Near West Virginia
Mr. C. A. Evans of E. J. Evans & Co., returning from a business trip, witnessed a massive landslide in Grant county Hopeville deposit of trees rock and soil crashing into the valley. Two people killed and extensive damage reported.
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C. A. Evans
E. J. Evans & Co
West Virginia
Grant County
Evans
Hopeville
Drowning scare at Bartonsville ends with rescue
Harry Brown waded into Bartonsville dam seeking more fish but found himself submerged. Professor H A Funk, nearby, rescued him before he could drown.
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Harry Brown
Bartonsville
Harry
Prof. H. A. Funk
Pomological Freak Brought From Strother Orchard
A gentleman delivered a small branch from an apple tree at Mr. Fred Strother's orchard. The tree bears good sized apples and is flowering again with a second bloom and new leaves emerging.
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Fred
Strother
Reception for Mr and Mrs H O Anderson
A reception was given to Mr. and Mrs. H O Anderson who wed yesterday at the bride’s father William Hoover’s home near town. Local guests included Mr. and Mrs. J S Haldeman and Mr. and Mrs. Fankhouser.
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H. O. Anderson
William Hoover
J. 8. Haldeman
McGuire Returns From Washington and Lee Finals in Lexington
Mr. Ran. T. McGuire has returned from Lexington where he attended the Washington and Lee finals.
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Ran. T. McGuire
Lexington
Washington & Lee
One-Armed Confederate Printer John Sumption Dies in Front Royal
John T. Sumption, brother of Mrs. William Hefflin of Winchester, died in Front Royal Virginia. He served in Co D, 49th Virginia Infantry, losing an arm at Seven Pines during the Civil War. After the war he worked twenty five years at the Warren Sentinel where he used a special contrivance to place type with his remaining hand. He was known in local newspaper circles for his skill and quick, accurate work.
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John T. Sumption
Front Royal
William Hefflin
Winchester
Sumption
Co. D
49Th Virginia Infantry
Seven Pines
Warren Sentinel
Monticello Stallion Breaks Neck at Jefferson County Farm
Capt Frank J Manning of Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society reports the death of his stallion Monticello at his Jefferson county stock farm. The horse tangled in its halter and fell, breaking its neck. Monticello, bought from Pierre Lorri sand for 2500 two years earlier, was said to be the handsomest horse in the United States. Its sire Mortimer was imported by Lorri land.
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Frank J. Manning
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Monticello
Jefferson County
W. Va
United States
Capt. Manning
Pierre Lorrisand
Mortimer
Lorriland
TumStar ends county sample copies after growth in circulation
The paper announced it will discontinue free sample issues after weeks of distribution to county residents. It reported a gratifying rise in circulation and urged readers that TumStar provides comprehensive news and a people oriented tone.
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Tac Stax
Tan Stax
TumStar
Flourishing North End Lot Sold at Braddock Heights
Mr. G. Clarence Miller disposed of another choice lot at Braddock Heights fronting North Avenue and Braddock Street. It was bought by Mr. John Snyder who will erect a brick dwelling with modern conveniences including heat and light. Miller is considering buyers for four more lots.
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G. Clarence Miller
Braddock Heights
North Avenue
Braddock Street
John Snyder
Snyder
Miller
Aged divine Rev Socrates Henkel dies in New Market Va
Rev Socrates Henkel D D pastor emeritus of Emmanuel Lutheran Church New Market Va and head of Henkel Co printing house dies aged 79 after a long illness He founded a South era publishing business with his father and translated major Lutheran works His long ministry spanned forty years with unwavering service and few absences
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John E. Bushnell
Socrates Henkel
D. D
New Market
Er. H. Kohn
Bushnell
Henkel
Lutheran Church
South
Lincoln County
North Carolina
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Henkel & Co
David Henkel
Ambrose
Elon Henkel
Shenandoah Valley
Our Church
Dr. Henkel
Luther
First Band Concert Tomorrow Evening on Court House Lawn
The Friendship Band, directed by Prof. H. R. Homer, presents its first open-air concert of the season on the Court House Lawn at 8 o'clock. The program features marches, songs, dances, waltzes and exhibits notable pieces with performers Bert L. Billings and KE Andauer among others. Miss Nannie Nurton returns from Baltimore after attending Woman's College.
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Friendship Band
Court House
H. R. Homer
Manila
Bert L. Billings
Varney
F W. Stimson
Beelzebub
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