James Town Exposition Bill Discussed in House
Representative H D Flood spoke on a bill to authorize U S government participation in the 1907 Jamestown Exposition at Hampton Roads Virginia and to appropriate 1 480 000 for the government exhibit troops transport and entertainments The piece notes Jamestown history from 1610 and 1710 including the first church and habeas corpus Magna Charta links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Flood
House
Committee On
United States
Hampton Roads
Norfolk County
Jamestown
John Smith
Amberjog
Lord de la Warr
Virginia
Alexander Spottswood
America
Painter Elopes With Sister-in-Law To Roanoke Then Birmingham
Har C. Painter, husband of Mrs Weatherholtz, fled with his wife’s sister and traveled to Roanoke then Birmingham. He deserted his wife and two children and arranged extra funds via a lien with Mrs Weatherholtz. He later boarded a southbound train, sending a brief note to his brother Frank saying he would be away a few days on a trip west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Har C. Painter
Esiay
Page County
Benjamin ‘Weatherholtz
Roanoke
Birmingham
Ale
Painter
Frank
Zina
Visitor from Louisville views Winchester Civil War sites
Mr George H Wilson of Louisville Kentucky visits Winchester to tour Civil War battlefields and historic spots including Washington's headquarters on Cork Street Major General Daniel Morgan's home and Mount Hebron Cemetery grave He notes Lexington Massachusetts influences and advocates a monument at the Battle of Winchester site for its significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
George H. Wilson
Louisville
Kentucky
Evans
Wilson
C. W., Hensel
Washingington
Cork Street
Daniel Morgan
Amherst Street
General Morgan
Mount Hebron
Massachusetts
Lexington
Maso
Virginia
Clarke County
Students Accused of Base Treachery in Hagerstown
J K Hartman of Hagerstown Maryland writes to the Hagerstown Globe about Cuban and Porto Rican visitors claiming Shenandoah College Wichita, Va closed to these groups. The college president says Cuban and Porto Rican are excluded while American students remain, and treachery is condemned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Hartman
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Globe
The
Globe
Shenandoah College
Reliance
Warren County
W. R. Kline
Porto Riesan
Winchester Police Watch For Crooks
Winchester police warn of swindling agents using lead publications to dupe the public. Chief Seabright cites a letter from major periodicals and religious journals and offers a $25 reward for detention and arrest. The booklet lists seventeen individuals sentenced in jail and penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabright
Ladies’ Home Journal
Collier’s Weekly
Atlantic Monthly
the Churchman
the Independent
Anatomy of an acetylene tank blast injures Ohio doctor
Dr W A Swimley and son Dr Floyd P Swimley of Forest Ohio suffered eye injuries from an acetylene tank explosion weeks ago. The elder doctor was blinded and treated at Columbus hospital. An operation on the right eye occurred and grave complications are feared. A New York eye expert has been sent for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Swimley
Floyd P. Swimley
Forest
Ohio
Columbus Hospital
New York
Swimley
First Visit Home In Thirty-Seven Years
WELLAOWN May fr liver Chrysty of Missouri visits relatives for the first time in 37 years. Mrs Rachel Yeakley recovers from illness while convalescing. Mrs Perry Andrews visits friends at Brucetown. Miss Lottie Grove visits the Yeakleys. Mrs Benjamin Finfrosh and daughter Lillie spend Friday in Winchester. Mrs Rachel Miller visits her grandson Alfred Baker. Mrs J E Ebert is very ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellaown
Liver Chrysty
Missouri
Rachel Yeakley
Perry Andrews
Brucetown
Lottie Grove
Yeakley
Benjamin. Finfrosh
Lillie
Winchester
Rachel Miller
Alfred Baker
J. E. Ebert
Timber Rights Sold Near Boyce and Lake View
Mr. Lemuel Painter purchased timber rights in a thirty acre tract near Boyce owned by Mrs. T. H. Sprint for 1130 dollars and the rights in a thirty acre tract near Lake View owned by Mr. J. L. Humsten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Painter
Boyce
T. H. Sprint
Lake View
J. L. Humsten
Pastor Charles T. Weeds Declines Memorial Day Invitation
The Market Miner ME Church pastor Charles T. Weeds in Richmond Virginia was invited to speak at Hollywood Cemetery Memorial Day events on May 30th but declined due to illness. The Hollywood Memorial Association had extended the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg
Charles T. Weeds
Market Miner ME
Hollywood Cemetery
Richmond
Weeds
Hollywood Memorial Association
Sunday School Organized at Galilee Church
The Christian Sunday School at Galilee Church in this county was recently organized with good attendance. Robert Clevenger is superintendent and J T Clevenger is assistant. Children’s Day services are planned for the second Sunday in June. The church pastor, Rev R B Mitchell of Edinburg, preaches the second Sunday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galilee Church
Robert Clevenger
J.T. Clevenger
R. B. Mitchell
Edinsburg
Crismore News From Witte Pest Visit
Mr. J. E. Crismore of near Witte Pest was in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Crismore
Witte Pest
Sheriff Purcell's House Burned In Frederick County Fire
Early this morning a fire destroyed the still-house on the Purcell farm along the Turnpike in Frederick County. Investigators believe a fire bug exploited the owner's absence. loss estimated near $1,000 with partial insurance. Contents included tubs vats distilling equipment a sleigh cider mill fodder and feed. Sheriff Purcell was away in Oklahoma on business when the blaze started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark H. Purcell
Frederick County
Fire destroys Purcell still house with incendiary theory
Mrs. Purcell reports being awakened by a bright light and finding the two hundred yard away still house in flames. She suspects an arson attack while Sheriff Purcell was away. Investigations are expected and sensational arrests rumored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purcell
Mr. Tavenner Chosen Superintendent Again
At a Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society meeting Mr. A J Tavenner was elected superintendent of grounds for the coming fair. He served last year and directors praised his work. The Winchester Fair will be held the week after the Hagerstown Fair in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
A. J. Tavenner
Tavenner
Winchester
Hagerstown
Marriage of Rev. Andrew Reid Bird to Lisette Moore in Richmond
The wedding will be held at the bride's home in Richmond on May 24. Rev. Andrew Reid Bird, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Edgeworth Bird of Baltimore, will wed Miss Lisette Moore, daughter of Rev. Walter W. More, president of Union Theological Seminary in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Reid Bird
W. Edgeworth Bird
Baltimore
Lisette Moore
Walter W. More
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Benjamin Foley Recovers from Typhoid in Berryville Return
Benjamin Foley, once at the Strasburg hospital, has recovered from typhoid fever and returned Thursday to his Berryville home. Local news notes his illness and swift recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Foley
Strasburg ‘Hospital
Berryville
Becomes Wife of a Clarke County Farmer
Ernest McDonald a well known Clarke County farmer married Miss Gertude Elliott at the Methodist parsonage. Their future home will be at Fox's Springs after a trip to Washington and Baltimore. Mrs Jas F Kerfoot dies at 2nd year survived by husband three sons and one daughter. Funeral at Baptist Church Sunday 11 am. A thief or thieves entered Shackelford stable and stole harness. Hobos at N and W Railroad warehouse lodged in jail. John Goldsmith of Richmond visiting town. Miss John Gaunt returns from Washington hospital visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Ernest McDonald
Clarke County
Gertude Elliott
Harry Smith
John §. Goldsmith
Richmond
Vii
Mig
John Gaunt
Washington
White Opposition Shapes Presbytery Meeting
The Winchester Presbytery adjourned in Front Royal after four days and plans to meet in Keyser West Virginia on September 28. Commissioners for the General Assembly to meet in Greenville South Carolina May 17 include Rev A Hopkins and Rev J A McClure with elders Judge E W Embery and Capt A J Thompson. The key event was Rev H M White D D forwarding an overture to the General Assembly opposing the Charlotte Conference articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Front Royal
Keyser
General Assembly
Greenville
8. C
A.€._Hopkins
D. D
Charlestown
W. Va
J. A. McClure
Mrs Luttrell Dies From Consumption in Collinsville
Mrs Martha Luttrell wife of H L Luttrell a well known farmer died at home in Collinsville after a lingering illness of consumption aged about 40 Funeral services will be held at Shockeysville this county on Sunday morning at nine o clock Rev P J Lawrence officiating burial will be in the cemetery adjoining She is survived by her husband and five children The family had suffered illness for over a year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha "Luttrell
H. L. Luttrell
Collinsville
Shockeysville
P. J. Lawrence
Luttrell
Moving Stephens City Building Shifts to a New Foundation
In Stephens City on May 6, Lula McCarty’s two story building was moved intact to a new foundation to clear ground for a new store. The structure was jacked up, rollers placed, and hydraulic jacks powered by three men, finishing at 1 p.m. No damage occurred and Mr. McCarty continued business during the move. The plan adds A H Bowie drug store in the lower floor and a public hall upstairs. Red Men relocate to a new, improved space ready for future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevnexs City
Stephens City
Lula MecCarty
Joseph MccCarty
McCarty
A. H. Bowie
City Committee Meeting Put Off
The Democratic Executive Committee of Winchester failed to achieve a quorum on two scheduled meetings May 2 and May 4. Present at both sessions were James M. Haymaker, D. S. Glaize, R. M. Henry, Harry L. Wood, the chairman. On Friday the meeting adjourned to Monday May 7 with a request for members to attend in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Winchester
James M. Haymaker
D. S. Glaize
R. M. Henry
Harry L. Wood
Charren
City Exec
Lamp Fractures Fall Leaves Woman Bruised at Home
Last Wednesday night Mrs. B. M. Jobe fell on the stairs at her Luray home while holding a lighted lamp. The lamp went out in the fall, likely averting a worse accident. She sustained bruises to head and body and awaits a speedy recovery with concern from friends. Mrs. Jobe is sister to Mr. F. J. Russell of this city and has many friends in Clarke and this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Jobe
Luray
Jobe
Mr E L Tharpe Visited Town From White Post
Mr E L Tharpe of near White Post was in town today. The brief note records his local visit and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Tharpe
White Post
Strange Career of Belle Boyd The Rebel Spy
A reminiscence draws on Belle Boyd the Confederate spy noted for erratic deeds and contested memories. Letters from Col Mosby and John Alexander discuss her postwar grave in Wisconsin and mixed reputations among Southern and Federal figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nema
Madison Democrat
Goodwright
Aliss Sue Pittman
Wisconsin
State University
Kilbourn
Shear
Chicago
Federal
Amy
Guy Pierce
Mosby
Belle Boyd
Romulus
Remus
Major Pierce
John H. Alexander
Leesburg
Alexander
Moa By
Martinsburg
Winchester Valant
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Wie
Battle of
Winchester Police
Mr. Weeds
Mr. Tavenner
Miss Moere Te Wet
Miss Fiertrude
Elliott
Homing Star Bureau
Dr. White
Mrs. Luttrell
Gov. Hoch
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