Martinsburg Wedding Wave Ties Town to Many Marriages
Martinsburg enjoys a period of marriages with multiple couples wed in nearby cities. R R Heck weds Miss Zapp of Winchester and Frank C Smith to Mrs Mary C Howser of Baltimore. Clarente W Ambrose weds Miss Minnie Lambend in Washington. Calvin E Comer weds Miss Allie Cole in Hagerstown. Also Wed: Claude Danham and Elizabeth Lloyd, John J Files and Annie V Deck, Porterfield F Hoffman and Annie N Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
R. R. Heck
Zapp
Winchester
Frank C. Smith
Mary C. Howser
Baltimore
Clarente W. Ambrose
Minnie Lambend
Washington
Calvin E. Comer
Allie Cole
Hagerstown
Claude Danham
Elzabeth Lloyd
John
Easter Sunday Services Delayed at Centenary Reformed Church
The Centenary Reformed Church could not complete Easter Sunday arrangements. On the Sunday after Easter, Rev. Simon S. Miller will preach to the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennary Reformed Church
Simon
Miller
Lena Gore Returns from Washington Visit
Miss Lena Gore came back from Washington today, marking the end of her trip with possible talks and duties noted by local observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Gore
Washington
Dr Hannum Loses New Trial in Damage Suit
Dr W H Hannum of Petersburg West Virginia failed to secure a new trial in a $7500 damage suit against Petersburg and Franklin Telephone Co. The Circuit Court awarded $4500 and the case moves to the Supreme Court of Appeals. The majority stockholders are Franklin citizens outraged by the decision though company capital is not as large as the damages. The injuries occurred after Hannum’s horse tangled with a telephone line causing a runaway and near fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Grant County
W. Va
W. H. Hannum
Petersburg
Petersburg and Franklin Telephone Company
Supreme Court of Appeals
Citizens of Franklin
Hannum
Margaret Spurs
D.fannnum
Stricken Down This Afternoon at Kernsteyn
Mr John B Chiles a well known county man living at Kernsteyn was stricken with apoplexy at his place of business this afternoon He was at work at the time and his son Samuel M Chiles County Treasurer with Dr W S Love hurried to his bedside in Winchester
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John B. Chiles
Kernsteyn
Chiles
Winchester
Samuel M. Chiles
W. S. Love
Unique Auction At Miss Mc Guire’s On Braddock Street
An upcoming sale at Miss Mc Guire’s on north Braddock street draws buyers with a varied display that delights ladies who admire the items. The event shifts from tonight to a grand auction tomorrow afternoon and evening as buyers seek articles to please spouses and sweethearts.
Mr. J Brad Beverley Jr Leaves for Beverley Quarry Post
Mr. J Brad Beverley Jr departed yesterday for Beverley North Carolina where he will take up an appointment in the Beverley quarry office.
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J. Brad. Beverley, Jr
Beverley, 8. C
Beverley
Methodists in Hagerstown debate new constitution and reunion
The second day of the Ha gerstown Methodist conference featured debates over the new constitution and age provisions. A reunion in Hagerstown was approved for Monday, with speakers including Dr. W L Thirkield and editors Dr J M Buckley and Dr W W Kelley addressing attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Herald
Cranston
Baltimore
W. A. Koontz
Woodbury
General Conference
Bishop Foss
Central Pennsylvania
Chambersburg
Bishop Cranston
France
East Baltimore
Dr. Edwards
J. C. Nicholson
Easter Monday Firemen Parade Planned in Winchester
Winchester fire companies meet to plan an Easter Monday parade on April 8 with a 3 p.m. start. A two-member committee from each company will coordinate with other units tonight at Noonan's Cafe to finalize hour, route, and marching order.
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Winchester
Noonan
North Main Street
South End Hose Company
Washington
Union Cornet Band
Charley Rouss Fire Company
George H. Kinzel
Sarah Zane
Sarah Zane Steam Fire Company
No. 1
L. F. Cooper
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Henry Schneider
R. W. Haymaker
Friendship Cornet Band
Friendship Fire Company No. 1
J. P. Haddox
Sarah Zine
Robert L Gray
John G
Order of the Dragon Receives Winchester Copy of Constitution
A copy of the constitution of the Military Order of the Dragon, formed by American army and navy officers in the Chinese campaign, has reached Winchester. Honorary membership extends to foreign diplomatic corps in Pekin, allied officers, and civilians with American troops. Officers listed: President Maj Gen Adna R Chaffee, Vice Presidents Capt B H McCalls and Capt John T Myers, Secretary-Treasurer Capt F DeW Ramsey, Registrar Capt Grote Hutcheson.
Seats On Sale Tonight At Auditorium Box Office
Notice states seats will go on sale tonight at the Auditorium box office following the installation of officers to Mr. Clay Clement in The Dominion on April 9.
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Clay Clement
Dominion
Mrs John L Logan Visited by Mrs D W P McGuire
Mrs Logan of Lexington Virginia is guest of Mrs McGuire, as reported in a local society short note.
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John L. Logan
Lexington, Va
D. W. P. McGuire
Fire destroys Jones residence at Toms Brook Virginia
The Jones home in Toms Brook burned completely after a basement furnace fire. Mrs. Jones, ill, was carried to safety in a blanket from a second story window. The house valued at 3,500 with contents 1,200 burned in about an hour, losses exceed 4,700 with 2,000 insured. Mr. Jones, a former merchant, was a prominent local citizen.
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Toms Brook
C. E. Jones
Jones
Mr. Jones
Toms Yok
Major Flood Recovers and Attends Baptist Meeting
Major Joel W. Flood, previously confined by illness, recovered enough to attend last week’s Ministers and Laymen's meeting of the Appomattox Baptist Association in Appomattox. He is the father of Mrs. B. E. Byrd of Winchester.
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Joel.w. Flood
Appomattox
Appomattox Baptist Association
Ficod
B. E. Byrd
Winchester
Winchester Offender Arrested in Washington Story
A man using the name Harry G Jerome was arrested in Washington DC on a break in at Mrs Mary E Rush home. Identified as William E Groat the suspect had prior trouble in Winchester including biting a woman and stealing books to pay a fine. He is charged with multiple offenses and held at police headquarters.
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Harry G. Jerome
Washington, D. C
Mary E. Rush
William E. Groat
Winchester
Groat
North
Washington
Surprise Birthday for Mrs. Rosa Vs Lewis
A Wednesday evening gathering at J. T. Lewis’s Applepie Ridge home celebrated Mrs. Rosa Vs Lewis’s birthday. Many guests joined, bringing gifts and refreshments, with names including Stine, Fahnestock, Robinson, Bond, Streit, Clark, Baker, Gold, Walter, Harmer, Harmer family, and others.
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J. T. Lewis
Applepie Ridge
Rosa
Lewis
Edward L. Stine
Scott Fahnestock
James L. Robinson
John L. Bond
George L. Streit
Lemuel Clark
B. West Baker
Philip H. Gold
Elizabeth Streit
Francis Lewis
Mieses
Marian A. Harmer
Mamie Robinson
Fannie Lewis
Bertha Walter
Ida
Move to Hanover Mr E E Herring to start business
Mr E E Herring relocates the remainder of his household goods to the Cumberland Valley depot for shipment to Hanover Pa. He plans to establish a business there and his family will leave tomorrow. Locals regret the Herrings leaving Winchester after forming many friendships.
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E. E. Herring
Cumberland Valley
Hanover
Knights of Pythias visit to Strasburg planned
It is probable that many Knights from Winchester Lodge No. 65 K of P will visit Walter Scott Lodge at Strasburg tomorrow evening. Walter Scott Lodge will perform Rank work and the Winchestrians will assist. Mr Henry Schneider is arranging the plans for the visit.
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Winchester Lodge
No. 65
K. of P
Walter Scott Lodge
Strasburg
Henry Schneider
Mr. Clark H Purcell Remains Ill With Inflammatory Rheumatism
Mr. Clark H. Purcell continues to be gravely ill at his home due to inflammatory rheumatism, according to medical bulletin released today by his physicians.
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Clark H. Purcell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Knights Templar
Winchester Commandery
Knights Templer
Market Street
Rovss City Hall
Friendship Ban
Hotel Evans
Oors House
J. E Alexander
E. Alexander
Alexandria
J. E. Schwartz
Luray
J. E. Shryock
Maryland Knights Templar
Spyder
J. L. Jordan
Dr. Ramey
Brunswick
George Sheetz
Wm. M. Calvert
Douglas Sheetz
Rice Davis
John Boyd
Warren Rica
Dabney L. Smith
Harold Sheetz
Lewis Miller
Janie Bragnier
Gillery
Ran T.mcguire
Martinsburgers
Dr. Hannum
Fairmont Avenue
Methodist Conference
Order of the Dragon
Midnight Flames
Imperil Family
C. E. Jones’ House
Big Blaze
Mrs. Lewis
Hanover, Pa
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