Rouss Hook & Ladder Endorses Winchester Fourth Plan
The Rouss Hook & Ladder Company endorsed a plan for a grand Winchester Fourth of July celebration and formed a committee to work with other fire companies. They discuss joining the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association but fear conflicts with the Virginia State Firemen's Association. Other town companies may join the league, while routine business filled the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Hook & Ladder Company
Winchester
J. C. Fries
John G. Crisman
Harry H. Wingfield
Fire Department
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Rouss Hook & Ladder
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Viginia Association
Rous Hook & Ladder
Sarah Zane
Hook & Ladder Company
Liberty Hose Company
Newport News
Roanoke
Misses Stine Leave Winchester for Kansas City Home
Miss Julia and Miss Annie Stine depart Winchester for their Kansas City home after a four year stay. Daughters of Mr. Benjamin Stine they visited here since childhood and attended local schools including John Kerr Schools where Julia graduated. Friends feel a pang at their departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
Annie Stine
Kansas City
Benjamin Stine
Winchester
George
Glaize
Annie
W. E. Barr
City
John Kerr
Church May Not Get Bequest From Mrs Needles Will
Executors question if Christ Episcopal Church and other beneficiaries will receive the full bequest from the late Elizabeth Senseney Needles as her will may exceed the estate. The will specified an altar cross and memorial window for Christ Church.
Mayor urges action on mosquito ordinance to start March 15
In a Star column Mayor Barton calls attention to the new mosquito ordinance taking effect Saturday March 15. He urges all property owners to join in exterminating the pests now while they breed to crush them out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Star
Shepherdstown Goes Wet After Municipal Vote
In Shepherdstown West Virginia the wets won at the municipal election yesterday ending a yearlong dry period. B F Harrison cashier of the Jefferson Savings Bank was elected mayor. Major Blunnes Conrad, long in town, returned to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
W. Va
B. F. Harison
Jefferson Savings Bank
Maj
Biulnes Conrad
Washington
Charles Rouss Seen as Believer Not Infidel
Miss Kate Dandridge shares a letter from Charles Broadway Rouss clarifying he was not an atheist. The late financier believed in a Supreme Being and destiny under divine guidance, despite rumors tied to his blindness and epitaphs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ingersoll
Winchester
Charles Broadway Rouss
Kate Dandridge
Local social notes and visits from Winchester area
Miss Meta Russell left today for Richmond. Mr. J. C. Beaty's sale near town drew a large crowd. Miss Annie White travels to Baltimore to buy millinery stock. Geo Griffith advertises tailors with suits from ten dollars. Ernest Marshall of Berryville stayed in Winchester. Mrs. John H. Gough is recovering from a severe illness nearby. Mrs. Bertie Williams worsened after grip. Mr. G E Dunlap, Shippensburg hotel proprietor, visited Hotel Evans. Mrs. Charles Boxwell is rapidly improving after breaking her left collar bone. Mr. I W Russell left for New York to stock J B Russell & Bro, away through next week. Miss Estelle Shrout of Charles Town and Miss Cora Lamp visited Mrs. Robert Boyd in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Shrout
Charlestown
Cora Lamp
Robert Boyd
County
Too Late to See Dead Mother in Virginia
Walracre Virginia reports Joseph Richmond and wife from Missouri arrived at Gainesboro to visit his brother in law Benjamin Strother and were snowbound. They reached Mrs Susan Strother’s burial site after missing the funeral by days. Emma Lovett of Keyser WV sews for Mrs W C Whitacre. Rev T J Feaster attends conference at Lacey Springs VA. Mrs James W Bageant visits friends locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Walracre
Joseph Richmond
Missouri
Benjamin Strother
Gainesboro
Emma Lovett
Keyser, W. Va
W.C. Whitacre
T. J. Feaster
Lacey Springs
James W. Bageant
Easter Suit Recommendation From A. Lyons Tailor
A. Lyons, the artist tailor, invites customers to visit for an Easter suit selection. The ad highlights bespoke tailoring and seasonal attire options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lyons
Miss Mollie Lewis Called Home by Mother's Illness
Miss Mollie Lewis of Washington was summoned to Winchester due to her mother Mrs. Mary Lewis’s illness at Gore in the county. Mr. H. C. Shenk of the county shipped a car load of fine horses today to Pennsylvania via the Cumberland Valley Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Lewis
Washington
Winchester
Mary Lewis
Gore
County
H. C. Shenk
Pennsylvania
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Bishop Gibson to Visit Winchester for Confirmation
The diocese of Virginia bishop will visit Winchester to preside a confirmation service at Christ Episcopal Church on Thursday, April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Diocese of
Virginia
Winchester
Christ Episcopal Church
Boy Injures Hand From Tin While Playing
Master Maurice Conner son of Edward Conner of south Kent street cut his left hand on a piece of old tin this morning. The wound was painful but not described as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Conner
Edward Conner
South Kent Street
Spring returns to golf as players take to the links
The recent warm spell revives interest in golf after weeks without the sport. Patrons return to courses and practice greens, resuming outings and competition as spring conditions improve.
Delayed iron girder arrives for Baker building
Contractor Jackson praised the morning delivery of a large iron girder that had delayed work on the Baker building slated for occupancy by E. E. Taylor & Co. The timely arrival ends the hold up on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Baker
E. Taylor & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. Y. Association
Western
Troy
Hagerstown
Worthington Tobacco
Charles Rouss
Meta Russell
Richmond
J. C. Beaty
Annie White
Baltimore
Geo. Griffith’s
Ernest Marshall
Berryville
John H. Gough
Bertie Williams
G.E. Dunlap
Shippensburg Hotel
Hotel Evans
Charles Boxwell
I. W. Russell
New York
J. B. Russell & Bro
Ulster
Horsey & Atwell
Main Street
Bailey & Boxwell
P. H. Reardon
North Main Street
Bacycle
Cresent
Monarch Cleveland
W.L. Zirkli
J. L. Pentz
Main Sts
Quick Bros
Bishop Gibson
Braddock
Cork Streets
B. Russell
Geb
Capon Springs
Station
J. M. Our
Lebanon Church
Wan Ted
Valley Turnpike
T. K. Cartmell
Haane Braddock Street
B. P
J. W. Taylor
Opequon
Thomas Keating
Agt
Cumberland Beer and
Barwell
Cumberland Brewing Company
ActFamilies
Telephone
R. T. Barton, Pres
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Capital
John Keating
HH. D. Fuller
L. N. Barton
Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank of Winchester
Ness
R. T. Barton
Daniel Annan
W.P. McGuire
Wm. C. Gratchen
German Smith
John M. Steck
S. M. Chiles
E. D. Newman
Perry C. Gore
James W. Rhodes
C. E. Clevenger
Miller Supply Company
Sherwin-Williams
Geo. Be, Bushnell & Co
Geo. E. Bushneci & Co
East Cork Street
Cougill & Canter
Cantersburg
Haseen
J. Harveyter
EB. Ooverin
J. Harvey Canter
Mra. Ardern’s
East Water Street
NEW York Life Insurance Company
H. R. Bryarly. & Bro
Rouss Avenue
Soap Bargains
Ats Worth
White Lake Kerri
J. B. Winkfield
North Market Street
IRL
South Main Street
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