Oldest Mason of Winchester Dies at 80
Andrew Clendenning Griffith, a longtime Winchester resident and member of Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 21, passed away at his home on South Market Street after a long illness. Born May 1 near White Hall, he married Virginia Swhier in 1853 and lived a life as farmer, hostelry keeper, and community member. The funeral at Market Street M E Church will be led by Rev T Marshall West with burial by the Masons.
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Andrew Clendenning Griffith
Winchester
South Merket Street
Market-st. M. E
T. Marshall West
Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 21
Free and Accepted Masons
Griffith
Mr. Griffith
White Hall
Virginia Swhier
South Market Street
Vivid Lightning Illuminates Winchester City Storm
The first severe spring storm passed over Winchester last night causing limited damage but dramatic displays of lightning. Twenty-two Winchester Telephone Company phones were burned out and wires disrupted while trees were struck in the county. At the Baltimore & Ohio telegraph office, brilliant but dangerous electrical activity disrupted operations and damaged equipment. A widow and six children survive J. Carson Griffith and other relatives are named. extended family includes two sisters in Missouri and White Hall.
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Winchester
Winchester Telephone Company
William Byrd
Washington Street
Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph Office
W. Ray Smith
J. Carson
Jacob W. Griffith
Red Key
Indiana
John B
A. Newton Griffith
Washington
George A. Griffith
T. Walter Capper
Mary Ann Merkcle
E Mo
Harriet Trimble
White Hall
John
Joey
Carson
Rev Dr James P Smith Letters On Theater and Horses
Rev Dr James P Smith, a Winchester minister, discusses a letter from a young woman seeking work to dance in a theatre. He cites a possible address mistake or prank and asserts he has information to make betting on horse racing secure, noting the Central Presbyterian's lack of ownership of a horse.
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James P. Smith
Winchester
The
Central Presbyterian
Pension Board to Meet at Court House Saturday
Frederick County Pension Board will meet at the Court House next Saturday at 10 o clock. All Confederate pension applicants under the 1902 act must be examined by the board composed of Mesira, B. C. Shull, R. Bruce Muse and Henry Dinges.
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Pension Board
Frederick County
Court House
Mesira
B. C. Shull
R. Bruce Muse
Henry Dinges
Strong praise for new bank in Financial Review
The Financial Review calls Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Va. a government depository with $50 000 placed by Secretary Shaw. It notes Shenandoah Valley's lack of other depositories and praises the bank's solid, conservative yet enterprising management and rapid rise in Virginia.
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the Financial Review
New York
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Shaw
Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank of
Miss Mamie Russell Honored in Richmond Society Notes
Richmond society columns highlight Miss Mamie Russell of Winchester receiving frequent attention during a visit. Highlights include a Japanese card party hosted by Mrs Richard Wilson with two tables of euchre and unique decorations, plus boxed entertainment events hosted by Mr Saunders Hobson and Mr Jonathan Bryan with guests including Miss Ellie Bosher and Miss Conde Bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Dispatch
Mamie Russell
James B. Russell
Winchester
Richmond
Russell
Richard Wilson
Saunders Hobson
Hobson
Miss Russell
Ellie Bosher
Carter Scott
W. Talley
Jonathan Bryan
Conde Bridges
Ashland
St. George Bryan
A. Randolph. Holladay
Lightning Severes Hand in Harrisonburg Wire Accident
In Harrisonburg Virginia a serious accident occurred during a thunderstorm when Superintendent Reiter of the electric light plant attempted to lift a loose wire. Lightning struck the line and nearly tore his hand from his arm leaving it badly maimed.
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Harrisonburg
Reiter
Electric Light Plant
Winchester Golf Club Executive Committee Meeting Notice
The monthly meeting of the Winchester Golf Club executive committee will be held in regular session at the president Rev Nelson P Dame's home on Monday evening May 5 at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend. 3 M Onunorr, Secy.
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Winchester Golf Club
Nelson P. Dame
M. Onunorr
Sec’y
Vernon Garton leaves The Star to join News Item
After nearly five years as a reporter for Tax Even ING Star and Winchester Times, Vernon B. Garton resigns to become manager of the News Item. The Star notes his diligence and popular standing, pledging continued efforts to keep its news service superior.
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Vernon B. Garton
Tax Evening Star
Winchester Times
News-Item
Taz Eventna
Garton
Tux Star
Taxtra
Tar Star
Winchester
Star
Avery Quarter
Morgan Cannon Bill Reported by Senator Cockrell
Senator Cockrell of Missouri reported Representative Hay's bill authorizing the Secretary of War to loan two 24 pounder bronze boat howitzers to the Morgan Memorial Association of Winchester Virginia for placement at General Daniel Morgan's grave with safety measures. Treasurer Geo H Kinzel said the cannons would be mounted on granite bases with tablets and dedication ceremonies to be determined by the association.
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Cockrell
Missouri
Hay
Morgan Memorial Association
Winchester
Daniel Morgan
Congress
Geo. H. Kinzel
Star
Kinzel
Morning School Adjusts Hour at Baptist Church
The Baptist Sunday School changes meeting from 2 15 PM to 9 30 AM. Beginning tomorrow all future sessions start at 9 30 AM. Mrs Spindle resigns from Reading Pa.
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Baptist Church
Baptist Sunday School
Sarah Zanes Regular Meeting of Steam Fire Company
The Sarah Zane Steam Fire Company held a regular meeting with strong attendance despite a heavy shower. Captain C A Evans presided, secretary William Wagner absent, and routine business discussed including wheels for the hose carriage and postponement of associations. The group will join a play at The Auditorium for the Groves Dramatic Company benefit tonight.
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Sarah Zane Steam Fire Company
C. A. Evans
John Sibert
William Wagner
Maryland State Firemens’ Association
Lonaconing
Virginia Association
Portsmouth
Groves Dramatic Company
Plowed Up Body Of Dead Infant At Rose Hill Farm
Authorities investigate a ghastly find after a farmer Wade Light uncovered a half decomposed white infant body while plowing a field at Rose Hill farm just south of town. The body was dismembered and mashed by the plow and had an offensive odor.
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Wade Light
Rose Hill
Town
Seats Sold Out For Groves Dramatic Company Show
A large audience is expected at The Auditorium tonight for the Groves Dramatic Company's production of A Hero in Rags. T. M. Byrne formerly of the Thelma Company appears in the cast with ticket prices 20 25 and 30 cents.
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Groves Dramatic Company
T. M. Byrne
Thelma Company
Funeral of Mr Fisher in Braddock Street Church
The funeral for the late Pearson O. Fisher was held at 4:30 this afternoon from Braddock Street M E Church and drew a large crowd. Rev. Chas D Bulla officiated. interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included F B Hunt J W Miller F L Thurston H B McCormac Edw J Evans and Henry Baetjer with honorary pallbearers Frank Barr Thos L Dunn S H Hansbrough and W T Barr.
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Pearson O. Fisher
Braddock Street
M. E
Chas. D. Bulla
Mount Hebron
F. 8. Hunt
J. W. Miller
F. L. Thurston
H. B. McCormac
Virginia Woolen Mills
Edw. J. Evans
Henry Baetjer
Messrs
Frank Barr
Thos. L. Dunn
H. Hansbrough
W. T. Barr
Rev West to Speak at Winchester Round Club Lecture
At the Winchester Round Club meeting last night Rev T Mar shall West was invited to give a lecture on the topics of the day at the club rooms on North Loudoun Street next Friday night. Boys may invite friends to hear this first public literary evening for the club, promising a pleasant experience.
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Winchester Round Club
T. Marshall West
Robins
North Loudoun Street
West
Attendees at Pearson O. Fisher Funeral
Attended the funeral of the late Pearson O. Fisher this afternoon were Mr and Mrs John W Nicklin of Front Royal Virginia Mr James W Nicklin and son of Cumberland Maryland and Mrs Elle.
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Pearson O. Fisher
Front. Royal
James W. Nicklin and Son
Cumberland
Elle
Collapse of Plan for Improvement Collapses Fire Company
The Charley Rouss Fire Company abandons plans for annexes steam heat and fresco paintings after months of debate and bids. The anti waste motion defers all improvements, discharges committees, and bans further action, ending the project.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
John M. Nulton
Samuel Trenary
John T. Noonan
B.B. Baker
New Business
B. B. Baker
Annex Committee
Lieut
Calvert
Kern
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Mason
Andrew C. Griffith
M’kinley
First Masons of
Virginia
Dr. Smith
NEW Bank
Financial Review
Miss. Russell
Vernon Garton
Morgan
Spindle
Reading, Pa
Sarah Zane
Hero
Mr. Fisher
Rev. West
Mr. Pearson
Charley Rouss
Joyce
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