Prominent Couple Weds in New York Mystery of Elopement
A Winchester romance ends with Miss Nannie Bragnier Moore marrying Frederick August Gratchen in New York on June 2 at 4 PM by Dr William Cleveland Hicks. Moore, a Virginia social figure born in Winchester, wed Gratchen, a glove manufacturer, after a hinted engagement and parental opposition culminating in a quiet ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
New York
William Cleveland Hicks
St. Agnes Chapel
Trinity Church
Nannie Brag Nier Moore
Frederick August Gratchen
Winchester
Tae Star
Toen
Miss Moore
F. A. Gratchen
Dan Cupid
Gratchen
Miss. Moore
Mr. Gratchen
North
Lewis B Moore
New York City
Col. L. T. Moore
Virginia
Firemen Attend Divine Worship by Roass Hook and Ladder
Last night Roass Hook and Ladder Company attended services at the Prec yn Church at 7 30 o'clock with nineteen members under Captain Henry Schneider. Rev J B Sibley preached on Christianity and civilization, noting the Bible’s influence on progress and urging the firemen and congregation to uphold Christian teachings. After a regular worship service, Mrs D H Bragonier sang, then the company returned to their hall and disbanded. It is customary for city fire companies to attend church annually, selecting their chaplain’s church to support faith and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roass Hook and Ladder Company
Prec Yn
Henry Schneider
J. 8. Sibley
Presbyterian Church
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Sibley
D. H. Bragonier
Two Fine Sermons At Lutheran Church
Rev G M Vier of Roarke Virginia preached at Grace Lutheran Church with large morning and evening crowds. Mr Miller delivered two sermons, the second stressing the omnipotence of God from Revelations Without Me thou can do nothing. Miller’s eight year Roanoke tenure and recent replacement by Rev W Faepeel leave Grace without a pastor in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G M. Vier
Roarke
Grace Lutheran Church
Mr. Miller
Roanoke
Miller
Newbury, C
le Grace
Boys Wanted to Sing in Christ Episcopal Choir
Advertisement seeks boys aged 7 to 13 to join the Christ Episcopal Church Choir. Apply at 111 North Washington Street on Tuesday morning between 11 and 12. Mr William Osburn of near Philadelphia has returned home after visiting his mother in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church Choir
North Washington Street
Wm. Osburn
Philadelphia
John Kerr Public School Board Meets Tonight
The John Kerr Public School Board holds its regular meeting in the Council Chamber at 8 o'clock with President E. Holmen Boyd presiding. Annual teacher reports will be reviewed and teaching candidates for multiple grades discussed, including vacancy in the First Primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr Public School Board
E. Holmen Boyd
Alfred L. Green
N. D. Cool
Ann Hobson
Edgar Arnold
Julia McCaw
Mary Strider
Bettie Green
Norah Nott
Madie Bell
Richard L. Gray
Ella Stuart. Gibson
Henretta Price
May Markell
Annie G. Harmer
Nannie R. Walter
Winchester
Fishing Law Expires Soon for Shenandoah River Barramundi
The Shenandoah fishing law protects bara and expires today, with anglers allowed to fish the species until May 15. West Virginia law expired June 15 and local fishermen visited that state with little success as rains may mud the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
West Virginia
Infant Elsie Lucille Parsons Dies After Illness
After a brief illness eight month old Elsie Lucille Parsons daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Parsons of West Cork Street died last night. Cause of death is olera infantum. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 o clock with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Lucille
Harry Parsons
West Cork Street
Winchester Constable Office Vacant After Failure to Qualify
The Winchester Corporation Court adjourned by limitation and the City Constable office will be vacant after today due to Constable-elect John S. Fletcher failing to qualify. Judge W. M. Atkinson is expected to fill the vacancy, while Mr. Samuel Noaks spent yesterday in Washington, D. C.
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Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
John S. Fletcher
W. M. Atkinson
Mr. Samuel
Noaks
Washington, D. C
Engineman John Phalin Dies After Illness
Engineman John A. Phalin of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad died at about 7 30 this morning after a two month illness from pneumonia. He was a popular figure in Winchester and Brunswick and will be buried in Brunswick tomorrow at 11 30. He leaves two brothers Thomas and Martin W. Phalin both railroad men.
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John A. Phalin
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mr. Phalin
Valley
Phalin
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Brunswick
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Thomas Phalin
Martin W. Phalin
Southern Link
Valley Division
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Martin Phalin
Southern
Strasburg Junction
Miss Wight Publishes New Novel in Town Topics
Miss Emma Howard Wight will publish The Evolution of Lilian with Town Topics in September. She completes a novelette for the Smart Set titled The Beguilment of the Minister and her The Use Over the Way serial in the Star Monthly will be issued in book form.
Child Suffered Nail Torn Off In Door Crush
Three year old Little Olin Copenhaver of North Market Street caught his hand in a closing door this morning. Three fingers were badly mashed and one nail torn away. The entire hand is badly injured but he bore the pain bravely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Olin
Wir. Copenhaver
North Market Street
Cool June Ends In Heavy Rain Storm
A remarkable cool June ends with the heaviest rain in years, bringing a heavy downpour that benefits farmers with rejuvenated corn and hay crops. The spell included warm start, cooling nights, and daytime coolness, with blankets worn at night and occasional light rains prior to today’s downpour.
Wissler Property Sold for 4500 on Amherst Street
Real estate agents Hansbrough and Carter completed the transfer of the Wissler property on Amherst street from John Wissler to W. R. Robertson for 4500 dollars. The home of the late Jas. P. Riely fronts 110 feet on Amherst to the rear alley. Robertson plans to make it his family’s future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough and Carter
Wissler
Amherst Street
John Wissler
W. RB. Robertson
Jas. P. Riely
Roberteer
Chas Boyd Reported Dying Ill at North Main
Mr. Chas Boyd is dangerously ill at his residence on North Main Street with a complication of stomach troubles. His condition was critical yesterday and he was thought to be dying. He is a Jefferson County native who has purchased property in the city and works for Mr. Lohr Capper. His young child is very ill with pneumonia, and Mr. D A McKee of Capon Bridge recovering from a recent ankle injury.
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Chas. Boyd
North Main Street
Boyd
Jefferson County
Valley Female College Nears Reopening For 1902 03
Efforts to reopen Valley Female College for the 1902 03 session continue after last year’s sudden departure of Principal A B Warwick. Rev Dr J P Hyde and Rev H P Hamill have engaged a respected educator, who is expected to respond within a week. Prospects for the college’s revival appear favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Female College
Brar
A. B. Warwick
J. P. Hyde
H. P. Hamill
Winchester
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Angry Mother Kicks Duke Horse at Fire Company Pasture
The Duke horse of the Sarah Zane Fire Company suffered injuries after a colt bonded with the iron gray and its mother kicked Duke on the leg. Previously Duke had survived burns and a neck cut from a prong attack, highlighting ongoing dangers to the fire horse.
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Duke
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Iron Gray
Sham Battle Policemen Request For Shawnee Tribe
The Shawnee Tribe No. 2 S O R M asks each Fire Company to appoint members to serve as policemen for the Sham Battle on the Fourth. Chiefs should confer with Dr. W S Nicklin, Red Men Committee chairman, about duties and positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 2
Same
Nicklin
Red Men Committee
Fine Gelding Sells For 166 Dollars At Sheriff Sale
Sheriff Gore of Frederick County sold a fine eight year old bay saddle and driving gelding owned by W L McCann in attachment proceedings of the Shenandoah Valley National Bank suit. The horse brought 166 dollars to buyer W B Byers for Mr Howard of Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. ©. Gore
Frederick County
W. L. McCann
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Wm. L. McCann
W.8. Byers
Howard
Hagerstown
Two Rare Publications on Display at North Main Street
Two volumes from the mid 18th century are shown in the display windows of Messrs. Horsey and Atwell on north Main street. One volume from 1744 is Travels Through Different Cities in Germany Italy Greece and regions to the Euphrates. The other from 1645 is A History of the Rebellion illustrated with an image of Nasbi on June 14 1645 when Lord Thomas Fairfax led royal forces. The two volumes belong to a Clarke county lady and are offered for sale.
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Messrs. Horsey & Atwell
North Main Street
Germany
Italy
Greece
Euphrates
Nasbi
Thomas Fairfax
Clarke County
Miss Elsie Barr Visits Relatives in City
Miss Elsie Barr of Washington DC is visiting relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Barr
Washington, D. C
City
New Officers for City Government Take Office
The Winchester city government shifts at midnight with William T. Gratchen named chief executive and Harry R. Kern as Prosecuting Attorney. New council members include W. H. Baker William T. Barr Lewis F. Cooper with party balance favoring Democrats. Sixteen incumbents retire or are reelected as the new body begins. council meets tomorrow to organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Commonwealth
R. T. Barton
Holmes Boyd, Jr
Charles A. Heller
J. P. Haddox
E. Holmes Boyd
James M. Haymaker
William T. Gratchen
Harry R. Kern
W. H. Baker
William T. Barr
Lewis F. Cooper
M. T. Reed
First Ward
Tamea M. Haymaker
George R
Blake
William R. Willis
Leanard
John K. Lewis
R. W. Haymaker
Third Ward
C. W. Ramsburg
A. C. Brown
Fourth Ward
H. D. Fuller
Lewis N. Barton
Messrs
Chai
A Council
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Nannie Moore
Fred Gratchen
Wm. R. Smith
Washington
Baltimore
J.S. Sibley
Roass Hook and Ladder
Lutheran Church
John Phalin
Owen Brown
Stephens City
Ilness
Parker Strode Jr
Strode
Brown
Stode
P. B. Stickley
Strodes
Miss Wight
Wissler Property
D. A. McKee
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Valley College
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