Is There Oil in Frederick County Prospect Remains Open
The article notes rumors of oil along Back Creek in Frederick County near Greenspring with reports of a thick coating found by Mr Rainsberger while fishing. Prospects visited by well known explorers have allegedly secured options on land owned by Dorsey Dehaven and John R Bailey though records show no options recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Back Creek
Winchester
Joseph
Dorsey Dehaven
John R. Bailey
Greenspring
Thomas Dehaven
Rainsberger
Colored Methodists Appeal For Aid
The John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church official board seeks subscriptions to pay off the church debt. They urge all friends to contribute, promising to accept any amount. A Grand Rally is planned for Sunday May 25 at the house of worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church
House of Worship
Humble Reply Saves Life of Pennsylvania Dutchman
Judge Pennypacker relates 1864 Sheridan raid where a small Pennsylvania Dutchman calmly faced Confederate captors and answered with a blunt line that halted the execution attempt. His calm obedience and terse no mayhem response amused the raiders and spared him.
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Judge Pennypacker
Philadelphia
Sheridan
Staunion
Winchester
Nail paints new name on Rouss City Hall door
John W. Nail today painted a new name on the door of the vacant room in Rouss City Hall. It will be known hereafter as the private office of the Handley Board of Trustees.
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John W. Nail
Rouss City Hall
Handley Board of Trustees
Largest Vault Arrives for Shenandoah Valley Bank
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank installs a 50 ton burglar proof vault from Miller Safe and Iron Works Baltimore. It measures eight feet high by seven by seven with two-inch tempered steel walls and center opening doors. Workers include Frank Spencer George Edman and Albert Pool as organizers and installers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Miller Safe and Iron Works
Baltimore
Frank Spencer
George Edman
Albert Pool
Tax Star Letter Opposes City Funding Move
A Tax Star communication from the 30th warns that a proposed council appropriation is unwise and unjust. Taxpayers oppose using city funds for what they call unnecessary and short sighted spending harming the permanent welfare of the city and its people.
Woods and Sinclair Tie in Philadelphia Ceremony
Dr Andrew H Woods of Martinsburg and Miss Fannie S Sinclair of Philadelphia wed in Philadelphia last Sunday. The ceremony was performed by Rev F M Woods of Martinsburg, the groom’s father. The couple plans to travel to Canton China in the early fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew H. Woods
Martinsburg
Fannie Souter Sinclair
Philadelphia
F. M. Woods
David Woods
Presbyterian Church
Woods
Canton
China
Glad-Hand Quirk Shocks Politicians At Section Time
A fragment notes that during section time politicians call someone dear, while the writer remarks on an odd display of politicking that forgets the rest of the year. The piece hints at repetitive social rituals in political life.
Miss Ambler Weds in Parkersburg
Prosecuting Attorney Hunter H. Moss Jr of Parkersburg and Anna B. Ambler were married at Trinity Episcopal Church Parkersburg by Rev Scollay Moore. The bride a granddaughter of Camillus Baker, with a reception then departure for a tour of Eastern cities.
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Hunter H. Moss, Jr
Parkersburg
W. Va
Anna B. Ambler
B. Mason Ambler
Trinity Episcopal Church
Scollay Moore
Winchester
W. B. Whiteshew
W. G. Peterkin
C. B. Alexander
Mason G. Ambler
Sprigg D. Camden
Katharine Ambler
Laura Neal
Stewart Mudd
St. Louis
Hop Jolliffe Gives Good Show on Railroad Street
Jolliffe's Bright Light Shows drew a large audience last night under canvas on Railroad street. The entertainment was clean and funny with new features. Tonight the performance repeats to aid Shawnee Tribe No. 2 Imp O R M. band concerts start at 7 on Main street. ladies trombone players drew notable attention.
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Jolliffe
Railroad Street
Winchester
Imp. O. R. M
Main Street
Thelma Presented At The Audi torium Delights Winchester
The audience attendance at Thelma by Aiden Benedict's company at The Auditorium was the largest yet. Miss Mary Thornley starred as Thelma with Miss Lilian Page as Lady Winsleigh delivering superb performances and attractive costumes. The scene work, especially the snow tableau, drew praise.
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Hable
Thelma
Aiden Benedict
Valdeman
Mary Thornley
Lillian’ Page
Lady Winsleigh
Grenery
Winchester
Mrs Jos McCarty Recovers From Scald Injury
Mrs Jos McCarty of White Hall is recovering from a recent illness caused by facial scalding. Mr McCarty and family thank friends for their kindness and especially Miss Barrett for nursing her.
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Jos. McCarty
White Hall
Orndorff Claim To Be Considered By Friendship Fire Co
At tonight’s meeting the claim by T. J. Orndorff for 99 dollars to his marble yard after Februarys steamer collision with Water street is under review.
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Friendship Fire Company
T. J. Orndorff
Mr. Orndorff
Water Street
Two Winchester Brothers Wed in Separate Cities
Two McDonald brothers were wed yesterday in distinct ceremonies. Fred McDonald married Miss Annie Myers in Philadelphia at noon in a quiet home ceremony with Ada McDonald present. Byrd W McDonald wed Miss Ernestine Besanza at 7 30 PM at the bride's home with Lena Besanz and Frank Rohrbach officiating. The couples plan to move to Philadelphia if the grooms’ employment as carbuilders continues.
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Winchester
Fred
Byrd McDonald
D. McDonald
North Market Street
Fred. McDonald
Philadelphia
Annie Myers
Wilmington
Del
Ada McDonald
Baltimore Sun
Ernestine E. Besanz
Daniel Beszanz
West Heath Street
Byrd W. McDonald
F. P. Hennighausen
St. Stephen’s German Lutheran Church
Lena Besanz
Frank Rohrbach
Georgia
Morgan County Trading and Live Stock Co chartered in W Va
In Charleston West Virginia a charter is granted to the Morgan County Trading and Live Stock Company of Berkeley Virginia to raise livestock. Ex senator Charles J Faulkner of Martinsburg and William H Baker of Baker Co Winchester are named organizers. The company plans to acquire Unger's Store estate and start a stock farm with authorized capital of 125000 dollars and a focus on Angora goats.
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Charleston
W. Va
Morgan County Trading and Live Stock Company
Berkeley
Charles J. Faulkner
Martinsburg
W. Vs
William H. Baker
Baker & Co
Winchester
A. R. Unger
Unger
Illness of Mrs Mary J Buncutter At Opequon
Mrs Mary J Buncutter who fell ill weeks ago in Winchester is dangerously ill at her home near Opequon in this county. A later photo message from Opequon reports her condition unchanged and fears for recovery are entertained.
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Mary J. Buncutter
Winchester
Opequon
Aged Tiler Andrew Griffith in Critical Condition
Andrew Griffith known as the Tiler of Hiram Lodge A F and A M remains in critical condition at his home on South Market Street on his eightyeth birthday. His children have been summoned to his bedside.
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Andrew Griffith
Hiram Lodge
A. F
A. M
South Market Street
Reverend Cromer attends Virginia Classis session in Roanoke
Rev. T. K. Cromer of Centenary Reformed Church attends the annual Virginia Classis meeting in Roanoke. City Clerk Richard L. Gray serves as delegate but cannot attend due to heavy court business.
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T. K. Cromer
Centenary Reformed Church
Roanoke
Virginia Classis
the Reformed Church
Richard L. Gray
Ditzler Boy in Mount Jackson Fights for Life After Horse Play
In Mount Jackson Virginia nine year old Willie Ditzler son of Rev H Ditzler contracted severe illness after playing horse with corn bran and salt in dishes. He later developed appendicitis and underwent emergency surgery in Washington with doctors present but is not expected to survive. The incident prompted concern over dangerous horse play and food mischief among children.
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Mount Jackson
Willie
H. Ditzler
Reformed Church
Joseph Tysinger
Willie Ditzler
Foley
Koontz
Moore
Kelley
Washington
Helen Kremer Birthday Party for Four
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kremer hosted a birthday party at 206 South Market Street in honor of their daughter Helen Virginia who turned four. About a dozen young friends enjoyed games and refreshments with care from Kremer and Ayler families and relatives.
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Thomas Kremer
South Market Street
Helen Virginia
Helen
Mr. Kremer
Frances Parker
Louise Affleck
Elizabeth Wood
Ollie Funk
Margarite
Marjorie
Ruth Kremer
Earl O’ Rear
Charles Hollis
Richardson
Paul Kremer
Ritenours Return Home After Sister’s Death
Arthur Ritenour returned to Pittsburg Pennsylvania and his father Samuel Ritenour went back to Lebanon Church Shenandoah county today following the death of Mrs. Carrie Kline.
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Arthur Ritenour
Winchester
Carrie Kline
Pittsburg
Samuel Ritenour
Lebanon Church
Shenandoah County
Harry Kelley Re-interred at Mount Hebron
Funeral director George W. Kurtz today re interred the remains of Harry Kelley in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Kelley had been buried a month earlier in the new portion after rain prevented digging in the old section.
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Harry Kelley
George W. Kurtz
Mount Hebron
Mr. Kelley
Childs and Clevenger to Wed Next Wednesday
The marriage of Mr. Childs and Miss Mary Clevenger will take place next Wednesday at 7:30 PM at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clevenger.
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Childs-Clevenger
Mr. Childs
Mary Clevenger
Frank Clevenger
Family thanks for sympathy after Mrs. Kline's death
The family and relatives of the late Mrs. Harry Kline express gratitude to friends and neighbors for the sympathy and kindness shown during her illness and passing.
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Harry Kline
Mr. R. B. Brown Moves to Washington County
Mr. R. B. Brown has gone to Washington county, Pa., where he continues community work and pursues new opportunities.
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R. B. Brown
Washington County
Wedded in Ancestral Halls at Morgan's Springs
A society wedding in Clarke county unites Misa May Wheat and Dorsey Read Potter in a six oclock ceremony at Morgan's Springs the bride’s estate. Rev Edward Wall officiates as aisles bloom with smilax and white flowers. Guests from Richmond Norfolk and Baltimore attend a reception and supper in the wainscotted dining room.
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Clarke County
Misa May Wheat
Florence Lyje Wheat
Dorsey Read Potter
Baltimore
Clarsburg
W. Va
Edward Wall
Grace Episcopal Church
Berryville
Nansie W. McGuire
Lohengrin
Rosalie Wheat
Rosalie Valentine
Richmond
Masters Knight Potter
Frederick Valentine
Marian Legare Potter
Lavinia Courtney Wallace
Charles R. Skinker
Sidney Manning
W. T. Lewis
Nellie Williams Little
Norfolk
Virginia Tyler
Roberdeau Wheat
A. Read Johnson
Margretta Holmes McCormick
Leo P. Wheat, Jr
New York
John W. Davis
Clarksburg
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Colored Methodists
Trustees
Shenandoah Valley National
Tax Star
Dr. Woods
Miss Sinclair
Miss Ambler
C.S. Baker
Mr. Moss
Hop” Jolliffe
Fred. and
Mr. Baker
Live Stock Co
Mrs. Buncutter
Helen Kremer
Miss May Wheat
Dorsey Potter
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