Banquet of Pythians Dazzles Winchester Audience
Winchester Lodge No. 65 hosted a grand banquet for the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Virginia at Charley Rouss Fire Company hall. Capt. George H. Kinzel oversaw arrangements with a superb feast catered by Redman and Moling. Local speakers led by Sir Knight Harry R. Kern delivered notable oratory as Rev. Dr. McKenney gave blessings and Rev. E. Olin Eldridge offered the benediction.
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Winchester
Winchester Lodge No. 65
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Virginia
Charley Rouss
Redman
Jas. Moling
George H. Kinzel
Kinzel
Castle Hall
Grand Lodge
W. S. McKenney
Frederick District Methodist Episcopal Church
E. Olin Eldridge
Market-st. M. E
Harry R. Kern
Mr. Kern
Frederick Couple Quietly Wed in Surprise Ceremony
Mr. Clark H. Purcell and Miss Bertha Zeilor were married after five yesterday at Burnt Church with only relatives present. The groom, a noted Frederick County business leader and Democrat, and the bride return to North for a bridal trip and will reside near Winchester after their trip. The wedding followed a day of unexpected news and a minor riding accident involving Purcell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark H. Parcell
Frederick County
Bertha Zeilor
Purcell
Richmond
Star Office
Baltimore & Ohio
Braddock
Water Streets
Burnt Church
Presbyterian Church
John J. Fix
Round Hill Presbyterian Church
Long Green
Annie Purcell
Winchester
Sophia Zeiler
Angers Store
Building Commission reviews bids for Reuss City Hall
The Building Commission opened twelve full bids and about twenty-five sectional bids for the Reuss City Hall. A special committee of Cali Crum, C A Heller, J E Correll, Chas P Kremer and R T Barton will examine them and report, likely tomorrow, on a bid to accept.
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Reuss City Hall
Cali. Crum
C. A. Heller
J. E. Correll
Chas. P. Kremer
R. T. Barton
Fourth thief captured in swift Berryville arrest
Constable Lupton from Berryville seized Briggs after a horse pursuit as Arthur James, Charles Jackson, and William Jackson, already arrested by Officer Neville for chicken theft in Clarke county, were bundled into a wagon and taken to Berryville for trial. The rapid sequence ended with Briggs handcuffed to the trio.
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Lupton
Berryville
Arthur James
Charles
William Jackson
Neville
Clarke County
Briggs
Large Berkeley County Barn Fire Destroys Barn and Stock
A major blaze four miles north of Martinsburg on the Williamsport pike destroyed a barn and its contents last night. The cause is unknown but suspected spontaneous combustion. Forty sheep and nine cattle perished. loss estimated at $2,000 with partial insurance.
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Martinsburg
Berkeley County
J. J. Wheizel
Williamsport Pike
The Tide Rising at Braddock Street Church South
The Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South saw a surge in religious interest with Rev. Dr. W. M. Leftwich delivering a discourse on the faith that saves. Four conversions followed and a large attendance despite competing city attractions. Leftwich preaches again at 8 tonight with a song service from 7:30 to 8.
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Braddock-street Methodist Episcopal Church
W. M. Leftwich
Leftwich
Counter Charges in Court Between Neighbors
Jonah Newlin was arrested and fined in the Police Court this morning for cursing Charles Shuller. Newlin then had Shuller arrested on a charge of threatening him and drawing a pistol. The neighbors, living on the extreme south portion of Winchester, quarrelled. The case to be continued next Saturday at ten o'clock.
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Jonah Newlin
Charles Shuller
Shuller
Winchester
Newlin
County Clerk Cartmell Visits Old Point And Southern States
County Clerk T. K. Cartmell and his wife have returned from a trip to Old Point and other sections in southern Virginia and North Carolina.
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T. K. Cartmell
Old Point
Virginia
North Carolina
Harassment and swindle duo tied to Maryland Virginia cases
Leroy Anderson was arrested in Myersville Maryland on the charge of beating Welty Palmer out of five dollars in a slim slam game. He had earlier faced a spectacles license issue in Winchester and paid for a license after arrest. Anderson was bailed for a Friday hearing and linked to a Virginia case with accomplice Doctor Scott, who was convicted and fined.
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Leroy Anderson
Myersville
Hagerstown Herald
Welty Palmer
Anderson
Winchester
Justice Biser
Frederick
Wolfe
Virginia
Scott
Scott Anderson
Marriage in Cathedral Jamaica Way of Marshall and Fleming
Intelligence confirms the marriage of Harry Shelton Marshall son of Beverley and Mrs Marshall of 414 South Market Street to Lillian Caroline Fleming daughter of the late Alexander Fleming in the Cathedral of Spanish Town Jamaica. Rev Buckley assisted by Rev G Creighton Lenton officiated at 7 PM. Best man Claugh maid of honor Agnes Fleming and the bride’s brother gave her away. A reception followed. Marshall may be sent to Central America to establish another plant for Spawn Company of Baltimore.
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Spanish Town
Jamaica
Harry Shelton Marshall
Beverley Marshall
Market Street
Lillian Caroline
Alexander Fleming
Buckley
G. Creighton Lenton
Harewood Church
Mr. Claugh
Agnes Fleming
Mr. Marshall
Winchester
Kingston
Spawn Company
Baltimore
Central America
Ladysmith Entry Reported By Natal Forces
Dan Donald with Natal carboniers and composite regiment entered Ladysmith last night. The advance moves toward Nelthorpe-Buller as Lyttleton’s Headquarters coordinates a push from Pie ters Station. U.A.P. reporting from February 28 to March 1.
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New Yor
Lyttleton
Pieters Station
Dan Donald
Natal Carboniers
Composite Regiment
Ladysmith
Nelthorpe-Buller
U.A.P
Last Whist Club Meeting Opens Lenten Hiatus
Miss Elsie Love hosted the Whist Club for its final gathering before Lent, described as the handsomest entertainment yet offered to the club and signaling a seasonal pause until after the Lenten period.
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Elsie Love
Correspondent Seeks Clarification on Census Appointments
E W Brainwalre asks how census enumerator appointments in Frederick countys districts will meet the nonpartisan Civil Service requirement. He questions the claimed bipartisan selection process and cites district splits with Republicans and Democrats to request explanation and ruling from Mr Steck.
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Horror Star
Steck
L. A. Huyett
Democratic Executive Committee
Albert C. Brown
Republican Executive Committee
Mr. Steck
E. W. Brarrnwalre
Interior Department
Virginia
Frederick County
Census Bureau
Grand Lodge Adopts Smooth, Swift Virginia Session
The Grand Lodge of Virginia closes its 32nd annual session in Winchester with harmonious debates and swift business. Officers elected include Charles T. Bland as grand chancellor and E L Cunningham as grand vice chancellor. Delegates depart as ice coats sidewalks, few falls reported.
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Grand Lodge of
Virginia
Castle Hall
Winchester Lodge
Grand Lodge
Catlett
Lodge
C. Fred Barr
Charles T. Bland
Portsmouth
E. L. Cunningham
Newport News
William H. May
Alexandria
Walter A. Edwards
Norfolk
T. L. Courtney
Richmond
John M. Newton
Pocahontas
Jas. W. Gordon
Geo. C. Cable, Jr
Danville
Grand Outer Guard
Edwards
Courtney
May
Rouss Fire Company
Beavers
Henry Schneider
L. B. Bloyer
L. N. Barton
F. H. Anderson
J. E. Correll
Jos. W.leafe
George H. Kinzel
Vernon B. Garton
Ra Ki
Auburn
Ted
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Knights of Pythias
Clark H. Purcell
Reacher
BisFire-in
Berkeley
Maryland
Harry Marshall
Hampton, Va
Maron
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