No Smallpox Allegation Cleared In Dettra Home
The Frederick county Board of Health exonerates Mr. L R Dettra and states no smallpox case exists in his family at Bartonsville. A single smallpox case is reported in the Baker family beyond Stephens City after doctors confirmed a non smallpox illness in Dettra’s household and fumigation will proceed.
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Star
Li R. Dettra
Bartonsville
Dettra
Frederick County
Board of Health
Quinter_ Baker
Stephens City
Advertised To Tiet Congregation Draws Townsfolk
A college town preacher launches a newspaper advertisement to boost church attendance. The display questions readers about their past church visits and promotes services with the evening sermon titled Boyville and an invitation to all boys and those connected to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Boyville
Administrator's Sale of George Snyder Property Near Stephenson
Sale of the personal property of the late George Snyder will be conducted by his administrator at the residence near Stephenson in this county on Thursday April 9. An advertisement appears on the page indicated in the paper.
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George Snyder
Stephenson
County
Passion Play Again Tonight at the Auditorium
Manager Hable brings back the famous Passion Play pictures for two showings at the Auditorium tonight and tomorrow. The run is billed as perhaps the last of the season and is praised as the best pictures ever shown there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hable
Passion Play
Virginia Weather Update Rain Tonight and Tuesday
Occasional rain is forecast for Virginia tonight and again on Tuesday. The message notes showers across the region with cooler temperatures possible and a brief wet spell ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Martinsburg Physician Dr. John Snodgrass Dies at 65
Dr. John Breathed Snodgrass prominent Martinsburg physician died Saturday at his West King Street home after Brights disease. He was 65 and survived by wife Ella Emmett and two children Stephen R. Snodgrass and George L. Weaver. Snodgrass served as a cadet with Virginia Military Institute during the Civil War and fought at New Market. He practiced medicine in Inwood before a forty year career in Martinsburg and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral held this morning with Masonic rites.
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John ‘Breathed Snodgrass
Martinsburg
King ‘Street
Bright
Stephen R. Snodgrass
Sallie Faulkner
George L. Weaver
Martinsboro
Snodgrass
Stephen Rawling Snodgrass
Eliza(Breathed) Snodgrass
Inwood
St. James’ College
Hagerstown
Virstate Military Institute
Lexington
V.M. I
New Market
Jefferson,Medical College
Philadelphia
Aged Soldier Peter Renner Laid To Rest
The funeral of Peter William Renner who died Saturday at his niece Mary Pitcock’s home 125 West Pall Mall Street was held yesterday afternoon. Rev. R G Hammond of the United Brethren Church officiated and burial was in Stonewall Confederate Cemetery. Renner, a native of the county, served in Company G Twelfth Virginia Cavalry Rosser’s Brigade during the Civil War. He was 81 and death was due to consumption after months of confinement.
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Peter William Renner
Mary Pitcock
West Pall Mall Street
R. G. Hammond
United Brethren Church
Stonewall Confederate Cemetery
Renner
Twelfth
Virginia Cavalry
Rosser
Kinderhook School To Close For Term Near Berryville
Kinderhook school ends term with a Friday evening program at the schoolhouse three miles west of Berryville at 7 oclock. Miss Louise Zirkle of Winchester directs the pupils in an attractive closing exercise likely to be well attended by Winchester friends.
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Kinderhook School
Berryville
Louise Zirkle
Winchester
Zirkle
Nurses Strike at Palace Event Tonight
A brief notice announces a nurses strike at the Palace theater with admission set at five cents. The fragment mentions eclipses and a night event, leaving details minimal.
Fr. Frank H L Jackson Visits Washington on School Plans
The renowned Washington architect Fr. Frank H L Jackson is in the city for a day or two to discuss the new school building project.
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Frank HL .Jackson
Washington
Generous Hearted Woman of Clarke County Dies at 83
Mrs. Castleman, longtime proprietor of the Virginia Hotel in Berryville, dies at 4 p.m. after a long illness. Born in Jefferson County, she leaves two sons and three daughters, with funeral at Grace Episcopal Church in Berryville. Her wide circle in Winchester and Clarke County attends Green Hill Cemetery burial.
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Virginia
Berryville
Castleman
Frank N. Castleman
Berryville D
Thomas B. Castleman
Danville
Douglass. Castleman
Kansas City
Isaac Gibbs
Roanoke, Va
A. W. Showman
Baltimore
Hammond Siler
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Paralysis Kills Ex Sheriff T Y Haun of Shenandoah
A Wood stock Virginia message reports ex Sheriff T Y Haun died last night from paralysis at 84. He served as Shenandoah County’s first postwar sheriff for two terms and later as commissioner of revenue. Survived by a widow and two daughters Mrs John Hottle of Washington and Mrs Milton Wisman. well known to Winchester and Frederick County Republican leaders.
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Woodstock
T. Y. Haun
Shenandoah County
John Hottle
Washington
Milton Wisman
Haun
Winchester
Frederick County
Spring Opening Hats and Millinery Sale
Miss Kremer returns from New York to present a fine selection of trimmed hats and millinery novelties on Wednesday and Thursday April 1-2. The notice invites the public to view the collection at the advertised location.
Dr Lacy Speaks To Rouss Firemen At Presbyterian Church
Charley Rouss Fire Company members heard Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy preach their annual sermon at the Presbyterian Church. He urged higher citizenship and duties to protect homes and families, with church choir music and a large congregation in attendance.
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Charley Rouss
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Lacy
Mrs George Clark Is Recovering From Rheumatism
Mrs George Clark is recovering from a severe rheumatism attack at her home on German Street.
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George Clark
German Street
Powell Brookes Weds Typewriter Miss Watkins in Baltimore
Miss Delilah Elizabeth Watkins and Alexander Powell Brookes of Alexandria Virginia married in Baltimore after a months long romance. Witnesses included William Fowle Ba Re and G L Boothe. The couple traveled via Orange Pennsylvania before tying the knot at Mount Calvary Church. Brookes age 28, Miss Watkins 19, and she returned to her mother in Alexandria while Brookes remained in Maryland. Brookes is well known in Winchester.
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Delilah Eizabeth Watkins
Alexander Powell Brookes
Alexandria
Baltimore
Floyd ‘Keeler
Mount Calvary
Miss Watkins
Brookes
Orange
Pennsylvania
Camden
William F. Brookes, Jr
Laura H. Watkins
Columbus Street
Winchester
Isle of Spice to Appear at Auditorium
The Star notes the musical comedy Isle of Spice comes to the city at the Auditorium next Friday night, April. The advertised date was omitted. The show features a skilled company with fifty chorus girls, strong vocals, and elegant costumes.
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Star of Saturday
Carrier pigeon found at Gainesboro home
A carrier pigeon was found this morning in Mr. J B Rodgers house at Gainesboro. The bird flew in through an open window yesterday and remained overnight. One leg bore a tag reading PS G. $6.
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J.B Rodgers
Gainesboro
Public sale of livestock and farm goods announced
Public sale listing horses cattle hogs farming implements and household goods to be held Wednesday April 1 at 9 30 a m. to be sold from Winchester. Keeler. 1p it 6p 1t.
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Berry
Ville Os
Ee Failes
Winchester
Keeler
Judge Harrison Heads to Alexandria for Circuit Court
Judge Thomas W. Harrison departed this morning for Alexandria to preside over circuit court for several days. Mr and Mrs W S Horner of Clarke County visited friends in the city today.
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Thomas W. Harrison
Alexandria
Gircuit
W. Ss. Horner
Clarke _County
Winchester temperance meeting features Dr James Cannon
The first temperance mass meeting in Winchester was held at Market Street Methodist Church. Rev Dr James Cannon Jr delivered the principal address, praising local leaders and the Anti-Saloon League's legislative work. Mayor H Jones of Berryville spoke briefly on local option, with the audience largely female and many men present.
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Winchester
Market Street
Methodist Church
J. Wy Hy Beale
H. Jones
Berryville
Jones
James Cannan,Jr
Virginia Anti-Saloon League of
Virginia
Baltimore and Rictinn
Stone
Cannon
Rt Ward
Richard EB
Anti-Saloon League
Frederick County
General Assembly
Sermons Impress Winchester Church Visitors from Indiana
A minister from Indiana preached two excellent sermons at the local church attracting large congregations. Rev Mr Hammond won warm friendships with his pleasant courteous manner. He plans to be joined soon by his family as they relocate to Winchester.
Stork Presents Them a Son
Dr and Mrs Winter Ef McGuire announce the birth of a 10 pound son early Sunday morning. The infant, a fine specimen, and mother are doing well. Grandfather William P Mee to be honored. Miss Emma Russett noted for Richmond and wedding attendance. Mrs Edward, recently injured, remains in East court.
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Winter
McGuire
Willian
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MR. Dettra
Weather Report
John B Snodgrass
Casteeman
Wice
JR Castleman
Fville
Clarke County
Jefferson County
Virginia Hotel
Battletown Inn
Dr. Lacy
Rouss
Powell Brookes
A. Carrier
DR. James Cannon
Stork
Emma Russeting
Richmond
Edward
East Cuit
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