Famous Old Guard of Winchester Presbytery Remembered
Rev Dr Wood recalls the old Winchester Presbytery’s “mighty men” in a Be Si cage article. The front-page group photo features Rev Dr James Graham Rev Dr Abner Hopkins and the late Dr Henry White. Wood praises the presbytery’s swift intellectual debate and notes three standout figures who shaped its legacy.
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Winchester
As ‘Harvey Woods
Bala
The
Presbyterian of the South
James R. Graham
Presbyterian Church In
Abner C. Hopkins
Charlestown
W. Va
Henry M. White
Graham
Hopkins
Winchester Presbytery
Brother Woodworth
Henry White
Dr. White
Marriage of Hollie B. McCormac and Gertrude Adams
In Fairmont on Wednesday evening at five o'clock at the home of Mr and Mrs W T Menear in Madison street the marriage of Hollie B McCormac and Gertrude May Adams both of Winchester was performed by Rev H Stoetger of the First Presbyterian Church. The bride wore a brown traveling suit and carried bride's roses. After congratulations they left on the 6 03 train for a trip through Canada and New England. they will be at home in Winchester after July 10. The groom is superintendent of the Virginia Woolen Company and is engaged in other business ventures.
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Fairmont
W. Va
W. T. Menear
Madison Street
Hollie B. McCormac
Gertrude” May Adams
Winchester
H. Stoetger
First Presbyterian Church
Canada
New England
Edna Menear
Miss Menear
Virginia
Judge Motter's Wife Dies After Illness
Mrs. Effie B. Motter wife of Judge John C. Motter died at her Frederick area home after a year plus illness. She was 58 years 9 months 2 days old and left husband two sons and five daughters a brother and sister survive.
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Effie B. Motter
John C. Motter
Frederick
Abernathy Kids Rescue at the Auditorium Tonight
At the Abernathy Auditorium tonight the sensational film shows the Abernathy Kids Rescue with a marshal fighting wolves bare handed. A fine Biograph is also shown with no advance price.
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Abernathy
Warm Weather Again Saturday
The Weather Bureau forecast for Virginia calls for generally fair weather with continued warmth tonight and Saturday. Cromwell R. Sperrow of Berkeley County dies at 73 at his Hedgesville home. longtime farmer and former member of the state board of agriculture.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Cromwell R. Sperrow
Berkeley County
Hedgesville
State Board of Agriculture
Reverend T J Leeper Preaching at Kernstown Church
The Rev. T J Leeper will preach at Opequon Memorial Church Kernstown on Sunday June 24 at 4 p m and lead communion services during the gathering.
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T. J.leeper
Opequon Memorial Church
Kernstown
Child Dies After Poison Ingestion At Martinsburg Farm
A two year old, Ralph, died after drinking laudanum left in a vial at the Stewart Seibert farm. He was in his mother's arms when he collapsed and died en route to Dr. A B Bagie’s office. Burial followed in Green Hill Cemetery with Rev. W F Locke officiating.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Ralph
Stewart Seibert
A. B. Bagie
Miss Erma Shade Kills Eight Year Old Rattler
Miss Erma Shade, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shade of Siler, returned from Morgan county West Virginia with a large rattlesnake she killed near her visit. She used a club to strike the snake then a large stone to break its back. The eight year old snake had five rattles and a button.
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Erma Shade
Robert ‘Shade
Siler
Morgan County
W. Va
Shade
Dance at Friendship Fire Company Warm Evening Enjoyed
A large crowd gathered at the Friendship Fire Company hall on East Cork Street for a dance last night. Dancing began after eight and continued to about one in the morning with the Winchester Orchestra providing music and a sandwich supper and refreshments served in elegant style.
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the Friendship Fire Company
Cork Street
Winchester Orchestra
Page County Farmer Shoots Self at Home
William Fox a prosperous farmer of Page County shot and killed himself at his home four miles east of Luray yesterday He was 65 years old He stood before a mirror to aim. The incident is reported as a suicide.
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William Fox
Page County
Luray
City Council Tightens Encroachment Rules Amid Sidewalk Stand
The Common Council held a special session to enforce sidewalk encroachment ordinances and ordered the street committee to cut trees at Fred L. Glaize on East Piccadilly Street unless a five foot unobstructed passage is restored. The meeting also approved funds for concrete sidewalks, sewerage beds, street widening, water pipe upgrades, and a vitrified brick pay t in the square.
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Winchester
Common Council
Fred. L. Glaize
East Piccadilly Street
Siberty
W. H.baker
Shirley Carter
Messrs
Deahl
Glaize
Janney
Sibert
Bnyder
Steck
Baker
Haymaker
Bell
McGuire
Market Street
East Lane
Braddock and
Monmouth Streets
Riccadilly
Braddock Streets
Valley Avenue
Main
Fairmont Avenue
Messrs. W. 8. Friett
Ray HoMinson
Epworth League Elects Officers At Frederick District Convention
The twenty sixth annual Epworth League Frederick district session adjourned in St Pauls Methodist Church Hagerstown to meet at Burton Allegany county June 19 and 20. Officers named include President Harvey H Hil Cumberland Secretary R A Compton Cumberland Treasurer Richard F Chaney Frostburg First vice Grace Steiner Cumberland Second vice Clara F Gritchfield Ernestine Fourth Annie Ringer Hagerstown Superintendent Junior League Lewis J Fr Berkeley Springs. Advisory Board members listed from several towns. Visitors from Kansas City Missouri arrived for extended visit. Mary Bruce Grubbs returned home from Shepherdstown after a week with Miss Maybel Anderson.
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Epworth League
Frederick
St. Paul's ‘Methodist Church
Hagerstown
Burton
Allegany County
Grace Steiner
Cumberland
Clara F. Gritchfield
Enerstlie
Annie Ringer
Junior League
Lewis J. Fr
Berkeley Spines
George C Bacon
A. D. Darby
Martinsburg
A. Grose
Barton
C. EF. Hamedlsine
Mary F. Cook
Frostburg
Beatrice Storer
John Braunlow
Carlos
Maude Orebaugh
Berkeley Springs
Judge Tavenner Taken Ill in Shenandoah County
The Richmond Times Dispatch reports Judge Frank S. Tavenner of Woodstock became alarmingly ill in his Murphy's Hotel room last night. He received prompt care and later rested well though attendance at today’s tollgate case hearing before the State Corporation Commission remains uncertain. He represents Shenandoah County towns and may consider another Senate run. Mr Edward T Lumpkin of Baltimore is in town on business.
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Richmond ‘Times-Dispatch
Frank S. Tavenner
Woodstock
Valley of Virginia
Murphy’s Hotel
State Corporation Commission
Shenandoah County
State Senate
Water rebates and taxes approved at city council readings
The water committee recommended rebates, some refused, and Mr. R B Slonaker received a graduated tax for city mains water at his Northwest grade home. A refund petition from Mrs. Bertie Kurtz for six years taxes was referred. The street committee reported $160 received from the Winchester and Martinsburg Turnpike Co. for city roadbed repairs.
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Braddock
Piccadilly Streets
Water Committee
R. B. Slonaker
Bertie Kurtz
Winchester and
Martinsburg Turnpike Company
Staunton Leaders Seek July or August Wet Dry Election
A group calling itself STAUNTON 10 VOIE filed with the Staunton County Clerk a petition to bring a wet and dry election before Judge Henry W. Hott. Signed by 214 residents, including 190 white and 24 colored, it seeks a county ballot change. If approved, the vote could occur within about thirty days after the court’s ruling.
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Staunton
Poration Court
Henry W. Hott
John O’connell
Holt
Recent County Realty Transfers Recorded in Frederick
Deed from John H. Afleck's executor to J. W. Affleck for 41 acres in Back Creek District at $1790. Deed from M. L. Bauserman and wife to J. R. Beaty for 65 acres in Opequon District at $2000.
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Frederick County
John H.afleck
J. W. Affleck
Back Creek
M.L. Bauserman
J. R. Beaty
Opequon
Train Kills a Staunton Man
Edward Miller, a 25 year old cooper, was found dead on the tracks near Staunton after being struck by a Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad train. He died at a hospital shortly after, leaving a wife. Local witnesses reported seeing two men on their way home.
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Edward Miller
Staunton
March Child Is Laid To Rest
The funeral for Htfle Thurman Boyd March, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank March, was held at 10 a.m. from their home at 910 South Braddock Street. Rev. T. K. Cromer led services, with many floral designs atop the casket. Burial occurred at Mount Hebron Cemetery. pallbearers included two uncles Edward March and Baker Seabright, James Carper, and Dr. Lawrence Whitlock. The parents denied tainted milk reports and stated the child was nursed by his mother.
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Htfle Thurman Boyd March
Frank March
South Braddock Street
T. K. Cromer
Centenary Reformed Church
Mount Hebron
Edward March
Baker Seabright
James Carper
Lawrence Whitlock
Cr. Stuart
Ruother
Skull fracture report at Windle farm incident
Fragmentary text mentions a skull fracture and injuries to a young man linked to a farm incident. Names appear as Windle and Watep with reference to a wife and child. Details are unclear but indicate an accident or violent event with ponies and a team.
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Windle
Winnle
Watep
Baseball Scores From Around The League
Nationals and Pittsburg 9 Chicago New York 7 St Louis 3. Amn Boston Cleveland Detroit 5. The True West Inn ad appears on the sixth page. A LOST On Tuesday bracelet marked M D reported to this office.
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Nationals
Pittsburg
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Amn
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
True West Inn
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Wood
Charleston
Wiss Adams
Fairmont, W. Va
CG. BR
Sperrow
Green Hil Cemetery
W. F. Locke
Trinity M. E. Church
South
Rattler
Saw
Solous
Mer. Steck
Jrick
District League Officers
Harvey H. Hil
Cum
Berland
R. A. Compton
Richard F. Chaney
Frosburg
William Baker
Haines
Kansas City
Arthur Leafe
Philadelphia
Mary Bruce Grubbs
Shepherdstown
Maybel Anderson
Peyton Street
Tavenner
Edward T. Lumpkin
Baltimore
VOIE
Liquor Interest
County Realty
Train
Chester Funkhouser
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