A Union Vet Restores Lost Spelling Book After War
An aged Union veteran Mr. Jacob Honecker who served in Battery D First Artillery West Virginia repays a thirty eight year old theft by funding the purchase of a child’s spelling book found during Civil War service. He kept the book as a memento, later arranging restitution through a Winchester intermediary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Jacob Honecker
First Artillery
West Virginia
Carlin
Lynchburg
Honecker
Wheeling
W. Va
Mr. Honecker
Front Royal
Noble Lessons in Gratitude at Kerr Memorials
A 1895 council resolution renamed City Public School to John Kerr Public Schools. By 1899 students and staff began annual grave decorations at Mount Hebron Cemetery for Kerr, the modest benefactor whose education gifts surpassed others in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Marion Bantz
John Kerr Public Schools
Mount Hebron
Bantz
McDonough
New Orleans
Baltimore
Kerr
John Kerr
Winchester
Rouss,Handley and Robinson
Colored Christians Annual Convention Opens in Martinsburg
The fourth annual session of the Young People's Convention of the Free Baptist Churches colored of Virginia West Virginia and Maryland will meet at Dudley Chapel Martinsburg W Va on July 19 and 20 A business session follows Saturday at two oclock J M Morris of Winchester presides with Winchester participants including Sally Lampkins Eliza Taylor Ida Finley Matthew Finley and several others Papers will be read by Rev G H Carter Fanny Jackson C F Moss and Prof J H Quiett will lead Sunday devotionals at 10:80. Several hundred delegates are expected with Winchester tied to key roles throughout the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Convention of the Free Baptist, Churches
Colored
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Dudley Chapel
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. M. Morris
Winchester
Sally Lampkins
Eliza Taylor
Ida Finley
Matthew Finley
Charles Hawkins
Hattie Quiett
Lewis Armstead
E. ©. Jones
Verta Shorts
L. Thomas
J. Nickens
Armstead
Harvey Williams
F. Briscoe
C.gaskins
Miss Thomas
L. V.gaskins
G. H. Carter
Fanny Jackson
C. F.moss
J. H. Quiett
Arrest of Joe Lewis on Theft Charge in Market Area
About one o clock Joe Lewis a colored bootblack was arrested by Officer John Massie on a warrant sworn by Robi Firth. The warrant accuses Lewis of stealing a blacking brush and blacking from Firth. He has prior Police Court appearances and was jailed to await trial. The hour set for Lee this afternoon to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lewis
John Massie
Robi
Firth
Market
Picadilly
Lewis
Lee
New Principal Named for Andrew Small Academy in Darnestown
William T. McIlwee, Winchester-born newspaperman and educator, is appointed principal of the Andrew Small Academy at Darnestown Maryland and will open the 33rd session in September. The academy, established in 1869 from Andrew Small’s estate, seats 150 and recently faced a minor dressing-room curtain fire scare during commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. McIlwee
Winchester
Andrew Small Academy
Darnestown
McIlwee
Frederick County
Shenandoah Normal College
Reliance
Strasburg News
Tar Star
Std
Washington
Lovettsville
Chas. MeIlwee
W. E. Barr
Daniel MeIlwee
8. L. Lupton
Andrew Small
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Monocacy and
Potomac Rivers
Dickersons
Montgomery County
Academy
Neelsville
Brother Shoots Brother With Toy Pistol In Martinsburg
In Martinsburg on Sunday afternoon 17 year old William Long was seriously wounded by his 14 year old brother Philip with a toy pistol loaded with a real 22 cartridge. The pistol misfired during a wrestling session in the yard. Dr Hedges treated the wound and the Long family are noted locals in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
William Long
Philip Long
Martinsburg World
Joseph Long
North Third Street
Philip
Young Long
Hedges
Pony Makes Wild Main Street Run in Solenberger Pike
A Shetland pony owned by Mr. John Solenberger bolted from a alley near his business on Main street. A young son rode bravely through the bucking to stay with the horse after it collided with a United States Express wagon. The rider remounted and guided the pony home unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Solenberger
Main
Solenberger
United States Express
King Edward Ill Amid Fears As Coronation Is Postponed
Reports from London indicate King Edward VII’s condition worsened with alarming updates and a decisive postponement of the coronation. The monarch faces a serious surgical operation for perforation of the caecum area, described as a form of appendicitis, as rumors and betting circulate about his fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Evenina
Lonpon
Enaianp
King
Edward
Evanina
Eventanp
Whitmore Receives Doctor of Divinity Degree
Rev S L Whitmore former pastor of Centenary Reformed Church in this city 1884 87 has been awarded the Doctor of Divinity by Richmond College Ohio Since 1847 only M L Shuford previously received a D D during a pastorate here All other pastors who left the church did not receive the degree Whitmore later served at Pattsvill e Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Whitmore
Centenary Reformed
Richmond College
Richmond
Ohio
M. L. Shuford
J. B. Stonesifer
Rev. Whitmore
A. R. Kremer
The
Reformed Church
Mr. Whitmore
Pattsville
Hester Brewing Eyes Cold Storage Plant in Hagerstown
The L. Hester Brewing Company of Columbus plans a cold storage plant in Hagerstown at an estimated cost of 10 000 to 12 000 dollars. Edgar Worthington of Winchester is the Hagerstown agent, highlighting the city as a key distribution point for future business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hester Brewing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Edgar Worthington
Winchester
Hagerstown
Able to Be Up
Mr Geo W Flora of Fairmont avenue who was paralyzed weeks ago is now able to sit up and his physician believes he will soon be able to be out unless he suffers. Mrs S D Skelton and son Harry left for a visit to friends in Rockingham county Virginia this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Edward VII
London
Geo. W. Flora
Fairmont Ave
Mike Atrike
Mra. S. D. Skelton
Harry
Rockingham County
Albin merchant escapes serious injuries after fall from cherry tree
Mr Edward Cather of Albin fell from a cherry tree about twenty to twenty five feet above the ground landing on a binder beneath. He sustained bruises to his side and leg but no bones were broken, and he survived the fall with remarkable luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cather
Cather
Albin
Winchester
Green Gibson license issued to Lutz Green and Alice Gibson
A marriage license was issued today to Alfred Lutz Green, salesman for J B Russell & Bro, and Alice Greenway Gibson, teacher at John Kerr Public Schools. The ceremony is set for 8 o'clock tomorrow morning at the bride's residence No 24 South Market Street, with Rev D Bulla officiating. The couple will depart by Baltimore & Ohio railroad for a northern tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lutz Green
J. B. Russell & Bro
Alice Greenway Gibson
John Kerr Public Schools
South Market Street
D. Bulla
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
No Verdict In Price Case Against Gas and Light
At 5 o'clock this afternoon no verdict had been rendered in the suit of Lewis Price's administratrix against Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company for 10000 damages over an death from a live wire. Trial began at 3:15 with opening argument by Harry R. Kern for the plaintiff and defense by Holmes Boyd Jr and R T Barton. H B Larrick closed for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Price
Winchester Gas and Eectric Light Company
Price
Harry R. Kern
Holmes Boyd, Jr
R. T. Barton
Larrick
Grasshopper Pest Ravages Marlboro County Fields
Grasshoppers have heavily damaged crops in Marlboro area with clover fields in particular showing complete destruction within two days. The pest is noted across various parts of the county with severe impact on farmland and forage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Physicians Transfer Noted Between Virginia and Pittsburgh
Dr Oldhousen of Harrisonburg Virginia and Dr Oilstinen a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad medical examiner were in Winchester today. Oilstinen, based in Harrisonburg, leaves for Pittsburgh where he has been transferred by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldhousen
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Oilstinen
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pittsburg
Dog Attack Injures Man Near Town
Yesterday afternoon Robert Glaize was bitten on the calf by a dog along the road near town. The wound was severe but quickly cauterized and no serious injury was feared. Dr. Koblhousan of Harrisonburg, Va., is in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Glaize
Owen Fuller
Dr. Koblhousan
Harrisonburg,Va
Ashby Camp Resources Confederate Graves Unveiling
General Turner Ashby Camp meets amid routine business until remarks on the June 14 unveiling of the Confederate dead at Camp Chase. Colonel Krauss and Mr. Wm. B. Harrison funded the limestone arch monument with bronze Confederate soldier, cheered by veterans and G A R posts. Comrade Wm. H. Taylor recalls prison days. pension board added three new members: E G Hollis E Holmes Boyd and Dr Wm P McGuire. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
R. T. Barton
Geo. W. Kurts
P. W. Boyd
Camp Chase
Krauss
Ashby Camp
Wm. B. Harrison
World Manufacturing Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Boyd
Columbus
Wm. H. Taylor
Williams
Board of Pension Commissioners
Atkinson
E. G. Hollis
E. Holmes Boyd
Wm. P. McGuire
Shull son returns from Philippines with Cavalry unit
Mr. B. C. Shull of Marlboro reports his son Horace Shull is en route from the Philippines to the United States, possibly arrived in San Francisco. He is with Troop H, Third U.S. Cavalry, enlisted in New York, nearing his enlistment expiry in October, and has suffered ill health for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Shull
Marlboro
Horace Shull
United States
Philippines
San Francisco
Shull
Third United States Cavalry
New York
Skull
Rouss Hook and Ladder in Special Session
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company met in special session to arrange July 4 celebrations. A decoration committee and a uniform committee were appointed and the group practiced drill evolutions for the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Hook & Ladder
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Arrangements Near Completion for Cumberland Valley Firemen Meet
The Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association plans its first annual convention in Winchester on July 4 with a full schedule of decor, banquet, and entertainment. Subcommittees reported progress. a larger reception committee and delegation plans were approved. The Red Men noted ammunition arrival for the sham battle and Martinsburg marshal O T Wilson selected for the sixth division. The banquet committee to meet Friday to confirm attendance and visitor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. T. Brown
Kiger
Chas
A. Evans
Lecy
Jos
E. Kiger
J. H. Cooper
J. ©. Fries
O. J. Franks
Thomas Fitzpatrick
H. N. Kern
Gee
W. Curl
J. Wm. Miller
Jas. M. Haymaker
W. B. Garton
O. T. Wilson
Martinsburg
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Colored Christians Annual Convention
Prof. McIwee
Maryland Institution
Boy
Sunday
King Edward
England
Queen Victoria
Porter House
Washington, D. C
Mr. Edward Cather
Dr. Oldhousen
Ashby
Col. W. F. Krauss
MR. Riddle
Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association
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