Life Stories Of Past Years Revealed In Obituary Notes
Funeral reception by town officials recounts Henry Clay and Jenny Lind tributes while a Shenandoah Valley newspaper from 1850 1854 is examined. It recalls the Haines case in Middletown Frederick County Virginia with postmaster denied to love, a ten year sentence, a broken widow drifting into drugs and isolation, and the long shadow of tragedy across a life.
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Henry Clay
Jenny Lind
Kossuth
Nemo
Shenandoah Valley
Young Haines
Middletown
Frederick County
Fox
Hainesville
Helen W
Staunton
William Haines
Bond Election On Next Panday In City Seeks School Building
A special election is set for Monday March 1% to approve issuing 10000 in bonds for an additional city school building. Voting will occur from sunrise to sunset 620am to 610pm at Friendship Engine House in ward one and the City Hall police court in ward two. Bonds sold promptly to fund completion by September term start.
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Friendship Engine House
City Hall
Baltimore Sun Almanac
Daniel Webster Visit and 19th Century Social Tides in Winchester
The article recalls Daniel Webster's 1857 Winchester stop and mayoral reception, Henry Clay funeral honors, and prominent tributes to Jenny Lind and Kossuth. It also highlights pioneers like Lady Franklin,Bloomer fashion controversy, and evolving views on women's roles amid 19th century social change.
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Daniel Webster
Winchester
Capon Springs
Seever’s Hotel
Henry Clay
Taylor Hotel
Col
H. H. Lee
Joseph Tidball
Jenny Lind
Kossuth
France
Franklin
Martinsburg
Avas Fially
Jane
Winchester Churches Hope for Government Aid in Omnibus Bill
Reports from Winchester say a House omnibus bill may include about 1.7 million for church damages. Market Street Methodist and Presbyterian churches expect funding after Senator Martin of Virginia urged inclusion. other local churches like Kent Street and Loudoun Street have prior awards.
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Winchester
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
United States ‘Congress
House of Natives
Congress
Methodist Church
Thomas
Martin
Virginia
Senate
House
Market Street
Presbyterian ‘Church
Old Kent Street
Court of Claims
Loudoun Street
Presbyterian Church
Enjoyable House Party In County
A large number of young people enjoyed the hospitality of Mi and Mire, ASF Willey of Middletown at a house party in progress for the past week at Mr and Mrs Willey’s home. Attendees include Ruth Rudolph Winchester Ada Rudolph Kernstown Mary Rudolph Capon Bridge Virginia Jones Stephenson Mary Gordon Middletown Alonzo Jones Stephenson Fred Jones Stephenson and Ollie Willey Stephenson.
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Mire
Asf Willey
Middletown
Willey
Ruth Rudolph
Winchester
Ada Rudolph
Kernstown
Mary ‘Rudolph
Capon Bridge
Virginia Jones
Stephenson
Mary Gordon
Alonzo Jones
Fred, Jones
Ollie Willey
Pony and doll prizes awarded in city hall drawing
Mayor H H Baker drew the lucky numbers in a Sarah Zane Wire Co event at City Hall this afternoon. The pony winner was R M Rhodes of Levanon Pa with number B162 and the doll winner was Miss Helen M Keating, daughter of William Keating, with number 105.
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H. H. ‘Baker
Sarah Zane Wire Company
the Revenue
Correll
George Hi
C. AW. “Wilson
A. R. Breckenridge
Robert K. Gray
R. M. Rhodes
Levanon
Helen M. Keating
William Keating
School bonds election urged for March 16
Voters are urged to participate in the upcoming school bonds election on Monday March 16 at Crystal Cafe urging civic duty and responsible funding as a civic duty.
Laws Enrolled For Governor Signature After General Assembly
The General Assembly enrolled all measures that passed, with 409 bills forwarded to the governor. The governor must sign or veto within five days. if he fails, they become law. Over 500 measures were left in committee, prompting talk of extending sessions from 60 to 90 days.
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General Assembly
Wau
Berryville Social Roundup Shares Visits and Travel
Berryville residents attended by guests from Charles Town and St. Louis include Mrs. William Campbell Mrs. J A Eyser and Mr Winston Lindsey visiting area homes. Mrs Shelby Timberlake returned from St Louis to Berryville. Mrs Thomas Ridgley Dorsey from Baltimore attended the Castleman funeral at Grace Episcopal Church.
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Star
Berryville
William Campbell
J. A. Eyster
Charles Town
Thi
Charles M. Broun
Shelby Timberlake
St. Louis
John Randolph Castleman
Grace Episcopal Church
Miss Clements
James Foley
Edward Stevens
Emily Stevens
Hoboken
Nwj
Stevens
Washington Lewis
Methodist Pastor Receives New Suit and Hat
The ushers committee at John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church presented Rev Curry with a new suit and hat. Prof MS Lovett delivered the presentation speech, and Rev Curry thanked the committee. Curry will attend the Washington conference in Baltimore around March 25.
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John Mann Methodist ‘Episcopal Church
Curry
MS Lovett
Washington
Baltimore
George Perry Reported in Serious Health in Chambersburg
Messages from this city announce the serious fitness of Mr George P Perry in Chambersburg Pennsylvania. Perry formerly worked as a pressman by the Biddy Press of this city and went to Chambersburg to take a similar post. It is denied his condition is serious. Perry is a member of the Odd Fellows and several other secret societies in this city.
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George Perry
George P. Perry
Chambersburg
Perry
Biddy Press
Oddwuistlese
Reckless Recklaw at the Carnival Rink Tonight
Reckless Recklaw performs a bicycle act and sensational race against fastest Ekaters in a high-priced exhibit for 100 cents. The hit show draws crowds, with warnings to arrive early for seats at the Tuesday night carnival event.
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Reckless Recklaw
Tott
Winchester Lodge to Attend Annual Sermon by Rev Beale
Members of Winchester Lodge No 65 Knights of Pythias will assemble at Castle Hall Sunday March 45th at pm to attend the annual sermon to be preached by Rev J W H Beale of the M E Church. Visiting Knights are invited to meet with us. By order of C K Rand 8.
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Winchester Lodge
Agaemble
Castle Hall
Bro
M_ EB. Church
ATI
Berryville Couple Wed in Philadelphia Morning Ceremony
Eve lyn Page daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Page of Berryville wed John Goldsmith of Atlanta in Philadelphia. The couple left for New York for a honeymoon then plan to settle in Alabama. Local friends in Berryville and Winchester congratulate the newlyweds on their wedding and future home.
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Star
Berryville
Philadelphia
Evelyn Byrd Page
Robert Pp. Page
John Goldsmith
Atlanta
Frederick County Fruit Growers Elect Officers
In a courthouse hall meeting the Frederick County Fruit Growers Association re elected its officers despite a small turnout. President Charles B. Clevenger, Vice President G. Crawford, and Secretary Allen Bond were all returned to their posts. The next meeting date will be announced by the president.
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Frederick County
Woman Shot at Close Range in Her Home
Report from Shepherdstown West Virginia describes a Virginia woman known as Donner, alleged to have been shot by her husband at close range. The bullet allegedly flattened on her skull and left a furrow, but she was not seriously injured.
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Esterday
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Virginia
Donner
Negress
Ott
Sale of The Fair Grounds Put Off
Public sale of the Fairground on the northern outskirts of Winchester near the courthouse was postponed for two weeks after a lively bidding session. The last bid announced before the postponement stood at 11,400 dollars.
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Winchester
Fair Weather Outlook for Virginia This Weekend
A forthcoming forecast for Virginia shows clear skies tonight and Sunday with mild conditions. Rain is expected only in the western portion of the state, bringing localized showers.
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Virginia
Vote for the Bonds for the School March 16
Citizens are urged to vote yes on the school bond issue on March 16 as a civic duty. The notice emphasizes participation and responsibility in funding education.
Crystal Cate Endorses BOCK BEER Preference
Crystal Cate advocates BOCK BEER as the preferred choice over others, praising its flavor and quality.
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Crystal Cate
Double Funeral for Veteran Carrier Schultz and Wife
The remains of John W. Schultz and his wife Elizabeth Wolfe Schultz were brought to Mount Hebron Cemetery for interment after a double funeral held at the Schultz home in Clearbrook. Rev. George S. Bowers led services with a selected choir, and a large gathering accompanied the remains.
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John W. Schultz
Wister
Mount Hebron
John the Ham Schultz
Abeth Wolfe Schultz
Mount Hebroi
Schultz
Clearbrook
George 8. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Legislators Return From Richmond
Speaker Richard Evelyn Byrd and State Senator Robert M. Ward returned to Winchester from Richmond. They took leading parts in the General Assembly session and planned to resume work in Richmond for the March scope against Judge Blackstone.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd
Robert M. Ward
Winchester
Richmond
Ward
Nage
Blackstone
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Webster
Sam
Market Street Methodist
Presbyterian Churches
Dell
Crystal Cafe
Rand
Fruit Growers
John W. Hyatt
Hyatt
Clark
Pannell
County
Charles, W. Va
Lloyd Laughlin
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