Mystery Surrounds Death of Dr Harry Yeakley at Fort Terry
Uncertainty reigns over the death of Dr Harry K Yeakley a Winchester native and army corporal who died at Fort Terry Plum Island Conn His father Reese B Yeakley has heard only from newspapers and a possible mix up may have swapped his son with another body A telegram to the Fort Terry commander and a received letter from a comrade suggest conflicting dates and the final word awaits examination of the corpse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K. Yeakley
Winchester
Army
Fort Terry
Plum Island
Conn
Reese BK. Yeakley
Dr. Yeakley
New London
Yeakley
City Bonds Sold to Finance Hall Finish
Hansbrough and Carter bought the entire bond issue for par value of $9.00. The issue bears 84 percent interest and completes the Lenslatue authorized funding for Rouss City Hall construction.
Friendship Band Promises Open Air Concerts in Winchester
The Friendship Band performed well last night and reflects the tireless coaching of Prof. H. R. Homer who structured the group. Officials predict soon more open air concerts for Winchester audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Homer
Winchester
Condition of Kernstown man remains unchanged
The condition of Mr. John B. Chiles of Kernstown, stricken with apoplexy, was unchanged today after being reported yesterday in Tue Stag. He has only partly recovered consciousness and sleeps most of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Chiles
Kernstown
Pocket Book Found On Main Street
A well known colored man found an apparently plethoric pocketbook on Main street this morning. Owner will be given the man's name by applying at this office.
Firemen Parade Set For Easter Monday
Committees from all fire companies except Sarah Zane met at Noonan's Cafe to arrange a parade on Easter Monday. Capt James M Haymaker elected chairman, John T Noonan secretary, Capt R E Trenary chief marshal. Parade at 2 pm April 8 with assembly at 1 30. Routes listed from Washington to various streets before disbanding.
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Noonan
North Main Street
Sarah Zane
James M. Haymaker
John T. Noonan
R. E. Trenary
Washington Street
Ambherst Street
Monmouth Street
Braddock
Peyton
Main
Monmouth
Piccadilly
Mr W H Baker to Retire from Shoe Business
Winchester merchant Mr W H Baker plans to close out his stock within sixty days and retire from the shoe trade after many years of integrity. He will pursue another business, not yet public, and a modernized shop may reopen at the Union Bank adjacent room with a new operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hartman Baker
Baker
Winchester
Union Bank
Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Society Holds Meeting
The Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Society directors met on Kouss avenue for a full session. They adopted premiums report with minor changes and granted more time to confer with the council on extending water service to the Fair Grounds. A key discussion covered ground encroachment and a gate break at a chicken fight. a committee was appointed to prosecute and pursue convicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Society
Kouss Avenue
Fair Grounds
Messrs
A. S. Wright
D. S. Glaize
T. S. Chamblin
Inspector of Meats and Milks Plans Veterinary Inspector Career
De E J Hott and wife return from Washington. The Doctor is finishing a course at the United States College of Veterinary Surgery and intends to adopt the profession of inspector of meat and milks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. E. J. Hott
Washington
United States College of Veterinary Surgery
TAM STILL HERE SAYS MR ROUSS
A letter from Charles B. Rouss disputes reports of his death. The blind New York millionaire says he remains alive daily, continues Sunday evening gatherings, and plans to stay where he is rather than move to Colorado Springs or Hebron Cemetery.
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Tam
MR. Rouss
Charles B. Rouss
New York
Hagerstown Globe
Eventhe Star
The
Globe
Reuss
Kriend Hays
Evry Day
Colo, Springs
Hebron
Col. Springs
Will Sell His Racing Stable dispersal set for April 4
Jos W Wright Jr ships his trotting and pacing horses to New York for an absolute dispersal sale on April 4 at the American Horse Exchange. Manager Ed S Hedges will handle the lot within W D Guards sale, featuring Edna Stevens with a 2:164 trial, plus Wright horses DL Rene Virginia B and the sorrel gelding Chance. Wright plans to depart for New York next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. W. Wright, Jr
New York
Ed. S. Hedges
W. D. Guard
American Horse Exchange
Winchester Presbytery To Raise $25 000
At a meeting of the Twentieth Century Fund committees in the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Virginia held in Lynchburg, the group decided to raise 332000 to free educational institutions in the state from debt. Of this amount 60000 has been raised and 272000 remains, to be funded by the twelve Presbyteries on a membership basis, obligating Winchester Presbytery to raise 25000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Virginia
Lynchburg
Winchester Presbytery
Prompt Payment on Cather Building Fire Loss
The Greenwich Insurance Co. of New York City has adjusted and paid the fire loss on the Cather building through agents H. R. Bryarly & Bro. Col. Wm. Eastham of Rockingham County was in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cather
Greenwich Insurance Co
New York City
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Col
Wm. Eastham
Rockingham County
Eloping Couples Stun Winchester With Romance and Fuss
Two elopements trace a Winchester week as Roland Heck and Frances Zepp wed in Martinsburg and Abner Lloyd with Annie Hummer flee to Hagerstown after a 7:30 train ride. The bride’s father pursues, misses the train, and intercepts only to bless the union after a heated scene. Lloyd and eight stepchildren settle in.
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Winchester
Roland R. Heck
Frances J. Zepp
Martinsburg
W. Va
Abner Lloyd
Annie Hummer
Marvins Chapel
Gaylord
Clarke County
Lloyd
Miss Hummer
Cumberland Valley
Hagerstown
Shenandoah Junction
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Mr. Hummer
Divorce Suit Filed by Mrs Mary O Ryan for Absolute Divorce
Mrs Mary O Ryan sues George H Ryan in Circuit Court seeking an absolute divorce after twenty two years of marriage and the custody of their thirteen year old son. She states the husband deserted her seven years ago and has not lived with her since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Mary O. Ryan
George H. Ryan
Mrs Baker Improving After Baltimore Trip
Mrs. A. M. Baker returned from Baltimore with her daughter Miss Virginia. She had attended Madam Lefevre's fashionable school and fell ill. Friends are glad to hear she is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Baker
Baltimore
Miss Virginia
Miss Baker
Madam Lefevre
Mrs Bettie Stone Visits Harrisonburg
Mrs Bettie Stone traveled to Harrisonburg today for unclear reasons with no additional details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Stone
Harrisonburg
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Knights Templar
Rouss City
Rouss City Hall
Winchester Commandery No. 12
Market Street
Hotel Evans
A.M. Baker
Eminent
Main Street
S. E. Alexander
J. C. Smith
M. H. G. Willis
J. P. Hyde
Geo. R. Blake
J. E. Correll
Harry R. Honer
B. M. Knight Jr
Joseph 8. Moffett
Wm. E. Cooper
W. B Snider
A. C. Griffith
C. Vernon Eddy
H. M. Baker
Geo. B. Bushnell
Thomas E. Swatz
Luray
S. K. Cox
Mr. Griffith
Alexander
Virginia
Commander Baker
Dr. Cox
Winchester Commandery
Curzelius
Will
Bride
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