Physician and Preacher Dr Croft Dies After Long Career
Dr. Croft a Chambersburg physician and Lutheran minister born November 26 1836 studied at the University of Pennsylvania and served in the 126th Pennsylvania during the Civil War. He later pursued theology at Susquehanna University and preached in Pine Grove before retirement for health reasons. Survived by his widow and children including George A Croft John C Croft and William H Croft among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croft
Chambersburg
Craft
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvani Infantry
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove
Pinegrove
Center County
John Croft
William Croft
First Lutheran Church
Church Council
Irvin Croft
Mary Croft
George A. Croft
Uniontown
Frisby Brake
William H. Croft
John C. Croft
Fort Stanton
Walter S. Croft
Winchester
Woman thrown from horse near Rock Enon Springs
Mrs Annie Anderson wife of Meredith Anderson was thrown from a frightened horse on her way home from Hock Hnon in the Cove suffering two deep head cuts and serious body bruising. Visitors to Anderson include S J Goode and wife and two children from Mountain Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Enon Springs
Annie Anderson
Meredith Anderson
Hock Hnon
S. B. Larrick
Capon Bridge
Albert Ellicott
Winchester
Luther Goode
Arthur Larrick
Morgan Larrick
Mrs Lucy Helvestine Buried in Berryville Cemetery
The funeral for Mrs Lucy Helvestine was held in Berryville this afternoon. Rev Dr Sanasi Broaddus, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiated. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Helvestine
Berryville
Eelock
Sanasi Broaddus
Phe
Green Hit Cemetery
Umpire Prepared for Opening Play Ball Season
The Winchester baseball setup shifts as W. A. Baker and Mr. S. R. Atwell finalize assistant manager duties. A Star reporter glimpsed Atwell with an official score book. season plans indicate start about ten days earlier than last year with players from prior campaigns and pitcher Feiser. The public anticipates further good news as Baker earns praise from fans.
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Ae W. A. Baker
At- Laticxter
Ss. R. Atwell
Atwell
Main
Water Streets
Wénnal
Winchester
Tfeiser
MacDonald
Baker
Double funeral for Mr and Mrs Schultz in Winchester
Mrs Elizabeth A Schultz dies before her husband funeral. The couple, longtime Winchester residents, will be laid to rest at Mount Hebron after services at Grace Lutheran Church. Survived by son Robert and daughters Katherine and Mrs William Riley, with sisters Kate and Fannie Wolfe.
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Mr. Schultz
Schultz
Winchester
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Diklock
Robert Sbehultz
William Riley
Katherine Schultz
Kate
Fannie Wolfe
Fourth death in a year shocks Crdéss Roads community
Crdéss Roads Virginia March 13. Miss May Carpenter about 17 died peacefully at her mother Elizabeth Carpenter's home after a week of illness. A large turnout despite bad weather marked the esteem for a gentle Christian girl. Funeral at Ebenezer Disciples Church. This marks the fourth death in the Carpenter family in roughly one year, touching father and grandfather and a young niece.
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Ebinezer Disciples’ Church
Carpenter
Winchester Lodge to hold annual sermon March 15
Members of Winchester Lodge No. 65 K of P gather in Castle Hall Sunday March 15 at 1 PM for the annual sermon by Rev. Bro. W. H. Beale of the M E Church. Visiting Knights invited to attend. Burkholder of Vancluse and Basbury Kern visited Winchester today after extended illness.
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Winchester Lodge
K. of P
Castle Hall
W. H. Beale
M. E. Church
Of.c
Basbury Kern
Arrest on Railroad Train In Berryville Reported
Sergeant Ricamore captured a man on train No. 14 at Berryville station alleged to have stolen an entire carload of wheat. Pritchard, aged individual, was arrested on telegraphic sheriff’s description and turned over to Rappahannock county authorities for arraignment.
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Berryville
Maroh
Manamed Pritchard
Norfolk
Western
Ricamore
Rappahannock
Pritchara
Rappahannock County
Page To Wed A Fair Texas Girl
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Henrietta Mary Welton daughter of L M Welton Millwood to Mr Nathaniel Burwell Page son of R Powel Page Boyce. The ceremony will be at the bride's grandmother Mrs Hi M King home in Corpus Christi Texas on Thursday March 19 at 630 PM. The couple are popular in Clarke County with many relatives awaiting the happy event.
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Winchester
Henrietta Mary Welton
L. M. Welton
Millwood
Nathaniel Burwell
Page
R. Powel Page
Boyce
Hi. M. King
Corpus ‘Christi
Texas
Clarke County
Democratic primary set for June tenth in Seventh District
Judge R Twe lottesville, chair of the Democratic Congressional Committee, announces a Democratic primary election on Wednesday June 10 in the Seventh District counties to nominate a candidate for the House of Representatives in the 61st Congress. Voting hours vary by location from 4 to 8 pm in cities and 7 pm to 1 pm in counties.
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Twelottesville
Democratic Congressional Committee
Houds
Seventh Congressional District
House of Representatives
Duke
Char
Local skating show dazzles with colorful acts
A couple of performers staged stunts at the event while an Ebony performer drew praise. The program included winter themed routines and a forthcoming afternoon and evening exhibition attracting tech enthusiasts and spectators.
Buster Brown Credited as Coach at Washington Lexington
Fragmentary notes praise Buster Brown as a coach and good fellow. Mentions Robert Ry Brown and Duo harness at Washington and Lexington, likely referencing a university context. Details are unclear due to distorted OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ry Brown
Washington
Ak Tee University
Lexington
Buster
Repeal Bill Now a Law in Clarke County
Telegram from Richmond reports Governor Swan son has signed the repeal of the Clarke County special road law. The bill becomes law.
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Richmond
C.R. Hughes
Clarke Courier
Swanson
Pblit
Clarke County
Winter Weight Underwear Sale Promises Savings
Mrs Thoughtfu notes winter-weight underwear at Messrs Jones and Jerriffe's closing sale. Customers are urged to buy now to lay in a supply for next season, citing high quality and substantial price savings for a few months.
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Messrs. Jones “& Jerriffe
Byrd liquor law takes effect amid emergency enactment
The Byrd liquor law, codifying existing statutes, was signed yesterday afternoon with an emergency clause. It is regarded as key legislation passed during the session as lawmakers left for home.
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Byrd
Syang
Lunenburg County
Byra
Richmond
Chance auction at City Hall for pony doll and wax figure
The event auctioned a pony and a large wax doll with a big crowd expected. Mayor invited attendance as prizes will be drawn, with a 3 o'clock start noted for the afternoon sale.
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Sarah Zane
Local notes from Bunker Hill recount small transfers and illness
The Bunker Hill notes record transfers including the sale of part of the Madison Lamp property for $255 to Edna and Al son, and mention Miss Bruce Clendening suffering from peritonitis while a box party is planned in Chester for missions. Several locals including Sam Wilson and James Lamp are noted as visitors or residents.
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Sonn
Jerry
Chester
James Lamp
Edna
Alson
Madison Lamp
Den’s Hall
Benefit of Missions
Martinsburg
Social Notes From Winchester And Nearby Towns
Mrs Henry Stephenson has left Winchester for home in D C after spending several weeks with friends. Mr Frederick L Glaize of Baltimore leaves this morning for General William P Cra of Charles Town spent the day with friends in this city. Mr and Mrs C A Miller of Martinsburg W Va were seen at the Hotel Evans yesterday. Sarah Zane Co to host a wedding night. March 19 stock sale at Apple Ridge. William C Gratchen and Miss Lula Lindgwood of this city spend the day in town. Mrs Annie Dailey of Great Falls Montana is visiting. Mr and Mrs C Graichen also present.
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Winchester
Schultz
John Schultz
Daniel ‘Morgan
Canada
Peter Lauck
Simon Lauck
Frederick Kurtz
Charles Grim
Jacob Sperry
Cambridge
Mass
Quebec
Schnitz
Dr. P. . Boyd
Mary Milmi
Middletown
Ida Henkle
New Market
C. W.heater
Ban
Enue
Fion. G. We
Richmond
Smith
Strasbucy
Sperry
Lote Sperry
Strasburg
Ada “Miller
Cw. Heater
Armentrout
Strasbaz
Pauline
Edna Willey
Miller
May Ging Bag
Grim
May Ginn
Coral Cauthorne
Reliance
A As Rhodes
Riverton
Marion_ Willey
Walter Hunts Ry
Fanny
J. W. Rhodes
Paulin
Eolda Willey
Main Street
Henry Stephenson
Mortning
Asia
Ton
D.C
William P. Cra
Charles ‘Town
Annie Dailey
Great Palj Montana
Mra. C. Graichen
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. S._ Croft
Chambersburg, Pa
Helvestine
Mrr. Schultz
Winchester Family
J. F. Burkholder
Vancluse
Messrs
Fred and
Don” Jones
Mins
Virginia Jones
Stephensons
Frank ‘Willey
Walter Lineweaver and
Harriganburg
Mr. Page
Rane
Buster Brown
Bunker Hill
Sam Wilson
Flewny
Jerry Trigger
Bruce Clendening
Aly
Frederick Ll. Glaize de
Baltimore
E Tinsburg
W. Va
Evans
Sarah Zane Co
Will Nes
Cea
Apple T Ridge
William ¢. Gratchen
Lula Lindgwood
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