Mt Hebron Cemetery to Build Mortuary Chapel
The Mt Hebron Cemetery Association board instructed its building committee to push the mortuary chapel project at Mt Hebron. Chartered to cost 10000 dollars, funded in part by 5000 from the late Charles Broadway Rouss via his son Peter Winchester Rouss, the Romanesque limestone two story chapel will be at the main cemetery entrance with towers and a receiving vault, superintendent’s lodge, and weather friendly burial chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Willey
Middletown
Henry Deahl
Barney & Chapman
New York
Cem
Road Exempt From Jim Crow Law
In Virginia the House of Delegates passed a bill allowing Cumberland Valley Railroad to use curtains to separate white and colored passengers on trains in the state. The measure aims to replace the Jim Crow car law with movable partitions and now moves to the Senate, with expected passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia House of Delegates
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Virginia
State Line
Winchester
Senate
Farewell Sermons Draw Large Audiences at Braddock Street
Rev W H H Joyce and Presiding Elder H P Hamill preached memorable farewell sermons at Braddock Street M E Church South the morning and evening services drawing huge crowds. They depart after reporting the church’s strong year with no need for extra contributions. Six new members were received by membership cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. H. Joyce
H. P. Hamill
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Tew
Anniversary Mission Service Tally at Braddock Street Church
The Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School held an anniversary service yesterday and collected about 118 dollars and 40 cents with a large share from the Sunday School.
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Braddockst
William Gibson’s Ill-Fated Plank Ride Across Tracks
William Gibson attempted to ride a moving freight train from Bayview toward Philadelphia by placing a plank on the track. The plank slipped as the train crossed the Susquehanna river bridge letting his feet be dragged along ties. Crew helped him after the train halted. He was hospitalized for injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Elkins
W. Va
William Gibson
Hagerstown Mail
Bayview
Baltimore
Gibson
Philadelphia
Susquehanna River
House Refuses to Discharge Committee in Virginia
In the Virginia House of Delegates on a Saturday Mr. E. C. Jordan of Frederick county moved to discharge the Committee on Chesapeake and its Tributaries from further consideration of a bill authorizing the Board of Fisheries to declare certain land within the Baylor survey barren. The House refused to discharge after speeches by Messrs. Cardwell and Hunley. Hunley then moved to reconsider the vote and the House refused to reconsider.
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Virginia
House of Delegates
E. C. Jordan
Frederick County
Chesapeake
Board of Fisheries
Baylor Survey
Messrs
Cardwell
Hunley
Jordan
Queen Lenora Fortune Telling Notice
Fortunes told and consultations on business love and courtship by Queen Lenora at 513 South Kent Street. Appointments required before Thursday March 27 with readings 25 50c and 1.00. Gentlemen 1.00. Office hours 9 am to 10 pm.
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Madam Fantoma
Queen Lenora
Melrose Singers Delight Town with Sweet Quartet
The Melrose Quartette performed last night delivering flute like voices that earned the group a delightful reputation for quality. The name of the quartet is not linked to any liquor brand.
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Melrose Quartette
Marriage Announcement for Harry Chiles and Mary H Clevenger
In the Friends Church the approaching marriage of Harry Chiles and Mary H Clevenger is announced. Mary is the daughter of Franklin B Clevenger of Stephenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Church
Harry Chiles
Mary H. Clevenger
Franklin B. Clevenger
Stephenson
The Gibney Hoefler Company in town at The Auditorium
The Gibney Hoefler Company is visiting and plans performances tonight and this week at The Auditorium. They stop at the Taylor House as part of their tour and present The Woman in Black this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibney-Hoefler
Taylor House
Arrest of Frank H. Gibson in Lancaster Fraud Case
Frank H. Gibson of Winchester, publisher of American Literary Magazine, was arrested in Lancaster for using the mails to defraud. He ran a bogus matrimonial bureau, offered 80 000 circulation claims, and accepted 25 cent listings with fake checks. He faced bail for a hearing and was linked to Virginia magazine and past offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Gibson
Winchester
Lancaster
United States
P. D. Helms
Philadelphia
Post Office
I. M. Malone
Harrisburg
Gibson
Rostrum
Thomas Whitson
Pittsburg
Chemical National Bank
New York
First National Bank of Washington
Bricker
Virginia
Winchester Press
Harry Kelley Reported Critically Ill in Cumberland
Mrs. George Windell received word from Cumberland that Harry Kelley, about 30, ill for two weeks with spinal meningitis, may have died. He is the son of the late Daniel Kelley and has connections here through his sisters Mrs. Fannie Perry and Grace Cline who are well known in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Windell
Cumberland
Harry Kelley
Kelley
Daniel Kelley
Fannie Perry
Grace Cline
Palm Sunday Services Draw Large Audience at Sacred Heart
A large crowd gathered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church yesterday at 10 30 in the morning for Palm Sunday services. Palm branches were blessed and distributed as part of the commemoration of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Rev. W A McKeefry delivered a sermon on the day’s significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Jerusalem
W. A. McKeefry
Baby Falls From Carriage in Street Accident
Yesterday Mrs. D F Hinkins walked with her children when eight month old infant fell from the carriage pushed by Master Frank Hinkins at Main and Cork streets. The child was unconscious briefly but is reported in good health after a night of rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Hinkins
Frank Hinkins
Main
Cork
Notice of five cent Charley Rouss cigars sale
Geo. E. Busanert & Co. announces from this date a sale of Charley Rouss cigars at 5c apiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss
Geo. E. Busanert & Co
Meteors Fall in Broad Daylight near Millwood Clarke County
A daylight meteor shower near Millwood in Clarke County drew a large crowd as three bright meteors were sighted. The first struck the ground near the schoolhouse around 2:30 PM, leaving a newly formed hole and prompting a long digging search. two others were reported south of Millwood but not found.
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Millwood
Clarke County
Shenandoah River
Whitacre school to reopen under Ira Whitacre
Waiacke Virginia reports the winter term ends with a final session and two and a half months of teaching to follow by subscription. Ira C. Whitacre will assume duties on Tuesday March 25. Rev. T J Feaster to sell his property at public auction before moving to Toms Brook. Mrs W B Rind of Winchester visits. Mr Jno Gardner from Capon Bridge returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Waiacke
Ira C. Whitacre
T. J. Feaster
Toms Brook
W. B. Rind
Winchester
Jno. Gardner
Capon Bridge
Board of Health to Meet on Smallpox Precaution
Frederick county board of health will hold a meeting tomorrow in the city to review the Edinburg smallpox scare. If needed, quarantine measures may be ordered for the infected district. no scare exists in Frederick county beyond precautionary steps.
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Board of Health
Frederick County
Edinburg
Miss Nultoff Assists Reception in Baltimore Hall
Friday night the county commissioners considering uniting Methodist Church branches attended a reception in Goucher's Hall hosted by the Woman's College of Baltimore. The receiving party included Miss Nancy Clarke Nulton, daughter of Mrs. Virginia Nulton, a junior at the college. Miss Mary Walgs traveled to Baltimore today.
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Methodist Church
Goucher’s Hall
Woman’s College of Baltimore
Nancy Clarke ‘Nulton
Virginia Nulton
Three Years an Unlawful Wife Ends in Legal Marriage
Mayme Ross of McKeesport Pennsylvania lived with Charles Mitchell for over three years assuming they were married. Lured by false claims of a license she and Mitchell traveled to Youngstown Ohio to obtain one and returned to cohabit. After reading a similar case she learned no legal bond existed and, with two children involved, secured an attorney and were legally married yesterday.
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Mayme Ross
McKeesport
Winchester
Charles Mitchell
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Youngstown
Mitchell
Stonewall Brigade Band Elects Officers for New Year
The Stonewall Brigade Band held its annual officers election Monday night. Re elected president was Charles E. Haines and re elected vice president Robert A. Hamilton. Others chosen include D. C. Barkman second vice president J E Stoddard secretary R R Heydenreich treasurer Dr C T Lewis surgeon and business manager James R Haines librarian Prof Brereton director and Prof Thomas Beardsworth assistant director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Brigade
Charles E. Haines
Robert A. Hamilton
D. C. Barkman
J. E. Stoddard
R. R. Heydenreich
C. T. Lewis
James R. Haines
Brereton
Thomas Beardsworth
County Supervisors Buy Stock in North Frederick Turnpike
Mr. John M. Steck for the County Board of Supervisors buys 240 shares of stock from individuals in the North Frederick turnpike. County now controls ten miles from town. Price paid is 3.50 dollars per share. par value 25 dollars.
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John M. Steck
County Board of Supervisors
North Frederick Urnpike
Unclaimed letters at Winchester Post Office
Week ending March 22 1902 lists Emma Bennett Amos Cochran Ann Christian Mrs Harris Clara Lane Levi Reiz Julius Shoe maker George Bentley Kern P M calling for these letters must pay one cent per letter received
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Winchester
P. O
Bennett
Emma
Cochran
Amos
Christian
Ann
Harris
Clara Miss
Lane
Levi
Reiz
Julius
Shoemaker
George
Bentley Kern
P. M
Rev R Ashlin White to Aid Cedar Cliff Church Services
Correspondence notes Rev R Ashlin White of Gerardstown W Va will assist Rev A G Link in a series of services at Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church this week starting at 7 30 nightly. Public invited. Also mentions J N Conner's lime kiln operating in fall time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Vaucuse
R. Ashlin White
Gerardstown
W. Va
A. G. Link
Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church
J. N. Conner
Property listings seek large farm and small plots near Winchester
Buyer seeks a first class farm of 150 to 300 acres and multiple 1 to 5 acre parcels near Winchester. Respond with available properties and terms. Contact W. E. Carver at 17 Bantz Building, 324-21 Times It.
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Winchester
Carver
Bantz Building
Special Meeting of Band
The Friendship Band will meet in their hall tonight at seven o'clock in special session. All members are requested to be present.
Middletown Women Florence Wilkinson and Eth El Wright Visit
Misses Florence Wilkinson and Eth el Wright from Middletown were seen in town today.
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Florence Wilkinson
Ethel Wright
Middletown
Coca Cola Threatened by Virginia Legislature Bill
Virginia lawmakers introduced a General Assembly bill to prohibit sale of absinthe coca cola and other cocaine containing beverages. The act would make selling or offering such drinks a misdemeanor with fines up to 25 dollars per offense. The move faces likely opposition as it could harm Coca Cola manufacturers and soda fountain businesses. Coca cola sales have risen from quart bottles to barrels in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Committee On General Laws
General Assembly
Farmers Institute to be Held at New Market
On Thursday March 27 Mr Charles W Heater of Middletown a State Board of Agriculture member from the Seventh District will preside at a Farmers Institute in New Market Commissioner George W Koiner will speak on Fertilizers Prof B Heiges pomologist and manager of the State Test Farm at Saxe on Fruit Culture and Poultry Raising and Prof F Barber on Stock Feeding and Dairying
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Heater
Middletown
State Board of Agriculture
New Market
George W. Koiner
B. Heiges
Saxe
Saxe, On ‘‘Fruit Culture and Poultry Raising,’’ and Prof. 8. F. Barber
Brethren Conference Arrangements For Harrisburg Meeting
Arrangements for the Annual Brethren Conference in Harrisburg Pennsylvania begin May 20. Attendance typically ranges from 5000 to 7000 but this year is expected to reach 15000 to 25000 with members traveling from across the United States and missions abroad. Several local Brethren will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Harrisburg
United Staes
Notice to Sell Cubanola Cigars at Five Cents Each
Local notice states J R Doran will sell Cubanola cigars at five cents per piece starting today. The notice includes the date 3 20 6t and is filed as a public sale instruction.
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J. R. Doran
Local Notes on Visits and Travel Between Towns
Mr Ralph Steele plans to return to Petersburg Pennsylvania tomorrow while Mrs Steele stays with her parents in Winchester. Mr J W Nicklen left for Cumberland Maryland on Saturday and Mrs Nicklen left for Front Royal after visiting with the Nicklen family. Miss Nannie Byrne, a trained nurse, returned to Baltimore Saturday after assisting in Winchester during the illness and death of Mrs Harry Timberlake. Advertise now spring is here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Steele
Petersburg
Steele
Winchester
N. W. Solenberger
J. W. Nicklen
Cumberland
Maryland
Nannie Byrne
Baltimore
Miss Byrne
Harry Timberlake
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Mr. Rouss
House
South Kent Street
Melrose Singers
Palm Sunday
Whitacre
Miss Nultoff
Mary Wallgs
Ashlin White
Cedar Cliff Church
Farmers’ Institute At
Brethren Conference
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