Revered J W Hicks Led Long Church Career
Obituary notes Rev J W Hicks born January 20 in Shenandoah Valley Virginia rose through United Church ranks to bishop. He studied at Union Seminary class of 1880, served Western Edinburg, Churchville, Myersville, then moved to Ohio in 1888 before death in his home in Fostoria Ohio. Continued on second page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hicks
Fostoria
Frederick County
Virginia
Dr. Hicks
Fiater
Union i
J. J. Glossbrenner
Borg, MG
Western Edinburg
Churchville
Myersville
Ohio, Ac
Girl Spy in Mexico to Be Shown at Auditorium
A 2 reel war film titled The Girl Spy in Mexico will be the big feature at the Auditorium tonight. The program includes other short reels such as Pathway of Years and Innocence along with various period pieces from Biograph and Cines.
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Essany
Pathe
Biograph
Cines
Mexico
T. A Aet
Summer Baseball Boost In Local City
The Rev William D Smith rector of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church promotes outdoor safe recreation and aims to organize a summer baseball team with a regular schedule. He notes many good players exist and that financial backing is needed for uniforms balls travel and other expenses.
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William D. Smith
Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church
Smith
the Star
America
Winéhdéter
Boarding House Keepers Ad during Cavalry Maneuvers
Notices seek lodging providers to file details of accommodations for boarders during Army cavalry maneuvers from July 20 to September 20. Committee on Accommodations chaired by Robt. Lonary and Frank H. Krebs invites communications addressed to Frank H. Krebs at City Hall. 19-pp-eod-6t
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Frank H. Krebs
City Hall
Accuse County Man of Shooting Victims Named In Incident
A Romney West Virginia press report states Nora Stotler is in critical condition after wounds allegedly from Edward Poffinberger of Frederick County Virginia. The incident occurred on a fishing trip at Cacapan Creek when Batt and Nora were wading the stream. Poffinberger, a member of a Frederick County family, is accused of firing. Batt sustained 14 gunshot wounds but helped rescue Nora.
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W. Va
Nora Stotler
Adam Stotler
Edward * Poffinberger
Frederick ‘County
Lawrence
Batt
Cacapan Creek
Poffinberger
Poffimberger
Frederick County
Wanted Wood Choppers High Pay for Cord Wood
Advertisement announces high prices for cord wood cutting by Chel Hs. 14-1p-tf.
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Wood Choppers
Ss. M. Chel&hs
Boy dies from accidental gunshot in Strasburg
A 16 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Alien of Strasburg, died yesterday after an accidental gunshot wound. He and a companion Jeffy Crider were playing with a repeating shotgun when a shell discharged from the magazine into the breech. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at their home in Strasburg. The companion alleged to have said to “hustle now” before the fatal shot.
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McQuillen
Stras
Jeffy Crider
Strasburg
Cri
Reminiscences of Civil War Storms and 1863 Reflections
In a 1912 reminiscence the writer recalls the Civil War storm over Virginia and its toll from Maine to Florida. The piece reflects on June 14, 1863, and the thunder of guns, desolated homes, and lost lives as memories fade into the storehouse of time.
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Nemo
Maine
Florida
Virginia
Council Deadlock in Handley Trustee Election
The Scranton city council failed to elect a successor to Dr. William S. Love as Handley Fund trustee after six ballots. The meeting, adjourned after less than an hour, focused solely on the trustee vote with one motion to adjourn and no other business.
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William S. Love
Handley Fund
Winchester
John Handley
Scranton
Steck
William Ho ‘Baker
Messrs
James Brown
W. A. Bell
Shirley Carter
Lewis F. Cooper
Robert L. Gray
L. C. Janney
Thomas Kremer
Hunter H. McGuire
J. W.sibert
John H. Snyder
John M. Steck
Snyder
Bell
Handley
Four youths to enter guilty pleas in Carpenter manslaughter case
Four young African American men named Houston Taylor Charles Brooks George Thomas and Aquilla Stephen will plead guilty to manslaughter tomorrow at 10 in Corporation Court before Judge Thos W Harrison. They are out on bail from $500 to $1,000. Charles Fisher the principal shooter was convicted and sentenced to 12 years in the penitentiary.
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Houston Taylor
Charles Brooks
George Thomas
Aquilla Stephenson
Clyde J. Carpenter
Thos. W. Harrison
Corporation Court
Carpenter
Charles Fisher
The
Star
Mrs H D Fuller Returns From Hampton Visit
Mrs. H. D. Fuller returned today after visiting Mrs. J. Wilton Hope at her home in Hampton.
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H. D. Fuller
J. Wilton Hope
Hampton
Summer excursions for C V R R dates corrected
The paper notes an error in yesterday's issue regarding the C V R R summer excursions. Correct dates are June 26, July 10 to 24, August 7 to 21, and September 4.
Fine Black Bass Brought In By Local Anglers
One of the finest strings of black bass seen this season was brought to this city from near Millville by Scott A Affleck and Frank I Dorsey. The fifteen fish were good size with a four pounder landed by Affleck.
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Millville
Scott A. Affleck
Franki. Dorsey
For Sale Five Passenger Touring Car in Good Condition
Five passenger touring car offered for sale in good condition. Contact Rouss Garage for details and pricing.
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Rouss Garage
Lp-Tt
For Sale No 41 South Market St Residence
For sale at reduced price a desirable residence at 41 South Market Street featuring modern conveniences. Listing by J Georges Baxter. 21 1 1p eod tf.
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South Market St
Georges Bactjer
Martinsburg gain for Rev McKeefry as Staunton pastor reassigned
Rev William A McKeefry, former Staunton and Winchester pastor, is transferred by Bishop O Connell to St Joseph Church Martinsburg W Va succeeding Rev W A Fallon who retires for health reasons. Father Martin to lead Staunton temporarily with an assistant likely for Martinsburg parish as McKeefry begins duty with Martinsburg services.
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William A. McKeefry
Church of the Sacred Heart of Winchester
Staunton
Harrisonburg
O'Connell
Diocese of
Richmond
St. Joseph’s Church
Martinsboro
W. Va
W.A. Fallon
Father Fallon
New York
Father McKeefry
St. Francis
Father Martin
Martinsburg
Bride Miller Weds McKay in Maryland Frederick event
A rehearsal at Christ Episcopal Church precedes the June 26 ceremony for Miss Louise Cassandra Miller and Mr William Edeon McKay of Baltimore. The reception will be at Sunnyside near Stephens City with four bridesmaids and six ushers, and guests from Winchester and beyond are invited.
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William Edeon McKay
Baltimore
Louise Cassandra Miller
Dudley &. Miller
Miller
Sunnyside
Frederick County
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Christ’ S Church
Winehéster
William D. Smith
Cecelia Miller
Stephens City
Winchester
Charles L. Bowly
Willow Lawn
Walter Gore
Edith Brown
Washington Street
Mrsc Sames
Reardon
McKay
Mise Miller
Virginia
Front Royal
Local Odd Fellows Install New District Deputy Grand Master
Mr. Robert J. Gray of this city was appointed by Grand Master W. E. Allen to serve as district deputy grand master for the local lodge of Odd Fellows in this district.
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Robert J. Gray
W. E. Allen
Lodge of Odd Fellows
Mr Joseph Wright Returns From Pittsburgh Business Trip
Mr Joseph Wright has arrived back from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania after spending several days there on business with details limited to his travel and purpose.
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Joseph Wright
Pittsburgh
Virginia Weather Turns Cloudy With Light Showers
Cloudy and warmer in Virginia with probable light showers tonight and Thursday. The Leader advertises summer special bargains for shoppers.
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Virginia
Death of Infant Margaret Lenas in City Home
Infant Margaret Lenas daughter of Mrs. Dora Lenas died yesterday morning from summer complaint at her grandmother's home in the northern city section. Funeral services will be held at the late home on Thursday morning with burial at Fairview West Virginia beside the churchyard, Rev. Roy Schmucker officiating.
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Margaret Lenas
Dora Lenas
Fairview
W. Va
Roy Schmucker
Miss Maude Boxwell Visits Grandmother in Philadelphia
Miss Maude Boxwell of this city departed Monday for Philadelphia to spend several weeks as a guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Sallie Farmer.
Payment due from store accounts at Henry Baetjer and Co
All persons with store accounts are urged to settle payments promptly. Henry Baetjer and Co announces Locust gin shavings available free at the mill.
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Henry Baetjer & Co
South to Honor A Great Soldier
The Rev. James Power Smith of Richmond who heads the Stonewall Jackson Monument Association issued a funds appeal to build an equestrian statue of Confederate leader Stonewall Jackson. Smith, once Jackson’s staff member, reached the general after Jackson lay wounded at Chancellorsville. His appeal lauds Jackson’s genius and courage in defense of the South. Continued on Fifth Page.
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James Power Smith
Richmond
Stonewall Jackson Monument Association
Smith
Jackson
Chancellorsville
Manassas
Southland
Kent Street Beats Clay Hill Nine In Diamond Tilt
Kent Street defeated Clay Hill 21 to 18 on the Bluefield diamond. Graham Conner worked the mound for Kent Street with one walk and twenty strikeouts, while Lauck pitched for Clay Hill with nine walks and five strikeouts. Home runs by Miller, Albin, Rear don, Wood, and Conner complemented the scoring for Kent Street. Lauck and Potts homered for Clay Hill.
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Bluefield
Kent Street
Clay ‘Hill
Graham Conner
Kent ‘Streeters
Jon
Clay Hill
Lauck
E. Miller
Albin
B. Reardon
Wood
G. Conner
H. Lauck
B. Potts
Clay Ill
Baeter’s large new ad to day worth while
Read Baeter's large new ad today highlighting value and offerings. The notice emphasizes deals and product highlights intended to attract shoppers.
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Baeter
Funeral set for Rev John T Wauzer in Virginia
In BPRRYVILID Virginia on June 25 funeral arrangements are announced for Rev John Thomas Wauzer a 52 year old colored preacher who died at Winchester hospital on June 22. The service will be at 3 PM Thursday at St John s Baptist Church. He is survived by widow Alice Wauner and children John T Wauzer Braddock PA Ida Peters Litton Forge VA Lawrence L Wauzer Pittsburgh PA Serena Wauzer Pittsburgh PA Hannibel Wauzer Berryville. He previously suffered a runaway accident as his horse threw him against a tele phone pole breaking his ankle and causing further injuries.
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Bprryvilid
John Thomas Wayner
Winchester
St. John’s Baptist Church
Alice Wauner
John T. Wauzer
Braddock
Ida Peters
Litton Forge
Lawrence L. Wauzer
Pittsburgh
Serena Wauzer
Hannibel Wauzer
Berryville
Wauzer
Arrests on Friday in Salisbury death case
The Salisbury inquiry into Miss Florence Wainwrights death intensifies with rumored Friday arrests. A Philadelphia witness is expected to verify the alleged criminal operation at the Home Gas Company yard where she worked. Police pursue three city women as suspects amid shifting statements and missing arrests.
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Star
Salisbury
Jake
Florence Wainwrights
Home Gas Company
Philadelphia
Wien
Sovet
I Polson
Certelel
Telness
Éoipia
Smith
Elmer Smith
Miss Wainwright
S Junti
Harold Smith
Mink Wainwright
Miss Wingate
Henry Baetjer & Co Remnant Sale Attracts Buyers This Week
Henry Baetjer and Company advertises very low prices on remnants and short lengths. The sale draws many buyers and will continue throughout the week.
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Henry Baetjer & Co
Round Hill Church Changes Children’s Day Exercise
Round Hill M E B Church changes the children’s day exercise to be held on the first Sunday in July, July 6, instead of the last Sunday in June as previously announced.
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Round Hill M. EB
New Opera House To Be Built Here At Cost Of 30000
Workmen began excavating on the lot formerly occupied by the Market street skating rink near Rawls avenue for Winchester's new theatre to be named the New Empire. The $30,000 opera house will be a modern, fireproof building from plans by A Lowther Forrest of Baltimore with William B. Prager supervising. The 115 by 60 foot structure is set for a mid September opening.
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Market Street
Rawls Avenue
Winchester’s
New Empire
Empire
Waas
J. Henkel Henry
William H. Baker
Henry
A. Lowther Forrest
Baltimore
William B. Prager
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Methodist Episcopal Church
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Ohhio
Winches
Romney
Boy
Josepurg, Va
Rothers
pQuilien
Ll. M. Allen
M’keefry
Father Fotton
Rouss
Stonewall Jackson
Kent St
Round Hill Church
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