Attempt On Life of Baltimore and Ohio Special Officer
A well known Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Special Officer Joseph Athey narrowly escaped a fatal shot while at his Baker Street home. A bullet passed over his head as he played with his child, prompting a brief pursuit that ended with the assailant retreating. Police seek motive amid known disputes with local disorderly elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Athey
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Athey
Mr. Athey
East Baker Street
Harms Way
War Veterans Not Organized Despite Effort
Mr. J. R. Quaid of Washington visited Winchester to form a Spanish War veterans branch. He called a Hart Hotel meeting at 8 o clock for those who served in the Spanish American War, but only about seven veterans attended. With so few present a branch could not be formed, and Quaid left for Woodford Virginia to pursue organization efforts there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Quaid
Washington
Winchester
Society of
Kinzel building torn down for new Farmers Bank
Workmen under contractor Edward Ward began removing the old Kinzel building at Main street and Rouse avenue to clearance for a new Farmers and Merchants National Bank edifice. The eight man crew will clear bricks and debris, with King Lumber Company of Charlottesville handling the reconstruction. The project aims for occupancy by October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ward
Kinzel
Main Street
Rouse Avenue
Ward
King Lumber Company
Charlottesville
Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank
M. M. Lynch
Rouss Avenue
Winchester
von Reison
Thos. Phillips
Our Town
George E. Senseney
Winchester Republican
Messrs
Henry, Kurtz and Pritchard
Henry Kinzel
Miss Louisa Clark Now Trained Nurse
Invitations have been received for the graduation exercises of the Training School for Nurses of the Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia. Miss Louisa P. Clark, daughter of the late Judge William L. Clark, will graduate, with the ceremony at Princeton Presbyterian Church on Monday May 12 at 8 PM and a reception at the Nurses Home to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Hospital
Philadelphia
Louisa P. Clark
Winchester
Clark
William L. Clark
Princeton Presbyterian Church
Mr H H Hansbrough Travels to Baltimore on Business
Mr. H. Hansbrough departed for Baltimore today on business, traveling from his base to pursue work commitments and meetings with associates in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. H. Hansbrough
Baltimore
Love Feast of Democracy Opens Campaign Drive
The first revival by the Democrats ends May 22 with a strategy session led by Prosecuting Attorney Holmes Boyd Jr. at Reuss Avenue. Leaders form a tight inner circle, vow to mobilize the full ticket, and aim to outwork Republicans in upcoming election efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Boyd, Jr
Reuss Avenue
Mr. Harry Cobourn Takes a Bride
Announcement of the marriage between Harry B Cobourn of Winchester and Haislip of Westernport Maryland. The ceremony occurred in Cumberland Maryland yesterday afternoon. Cobourn, son of James M Cobourn of Winchester, works for West Virginia Central Railway as Westernport station agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B Cobourn
Winchester
Haislip
Westernport
Cumberland
Cobourn
Terra Alta
W Va
James M Cobourn
William Cobourn
G.casper Fries and Son
West Virginia Central Railway
Major Murray Visits Capt. G W Kurta in Charlestown
Major Murray of Charlestown is visiting Captain G W Kurta, meeting at his quarters to discuss local affairs and military matters in Charlestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Murray
Charlestown
Capt
G. W. Kurta
General Turner Ashby Camp Mourns Veterans Leader and Otey Family
The General Turner Ashby Camp of United Confederate Veterans met with Commander R T Barton presiding. They elected William Heflin as a member and ordered sympathy notes to the families of Peter J. Otey and Stewart Steele. A corner stone roster for a Mount Hebron mortuary chapel was planned. Commander W H Taylor reported on the Dallas Grand Camp meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Peter J. Otey
Turner Ashby
Mount Hebron
W. H. Taylor
Grand Camp of United Confederate Veterans
Dallas
Texas
Taylor
Useo
Stewart Steele
Buglir
J. E. B. Stuart
Busy Session for City Council Tonight
The Common Council meets at 8 tonight in regular session to elect a police officer to fill the unexpired term of Policeman Clayton Hollis who resigned. The disputed Massie vs Mclintosh matter from the last meeting returns for another vote. Also up for decision is the election of a janitor to replace Samuel G Noakes who resigned, with many applicants vying for the post. James Hillyard is currently acting as janitor at Rouss City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Hollis
John Massie
Edward MclIntosh
Massie
Odd Fellows Annual Sermon at Madison Lodge No 6
The annual sermon for Madison Lodge No 6 I O O F will be preached by Rev Julian Sibley at the Press Church on Sunday evening May 18. The Grand Master of the State has granted the lodge permission to wear full regalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Lodge
Julian
Sibley
Press
Seidnandoe
Brick Fall Near Kinzel Building Injures Worker
Early today two bricks fell from the Kinzel building while tearing it down, narrowly missing serious injury or death to workman Jackson Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinzel
Jackson Henry
New Destroyer of San Jose Scale Found for U S Farms
The United States Department of Agriculture plans to combat the San Jose scale with its natural enemy the lady bug. Assistant Botanist Marlatt collected the insects in China and, after a slow return, two survived to be nurtured by the government. Fifty now live on the department grounds as experts breed the beneficial insects for broader spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heu
Frederick County
Orient
Marlatt
China
Revision of Pensioners List Meets May 10 1902
The Board of Pension Commissioners of Frederick county will meet at the Court House on Saturday at ten o clock, May 10, 1902, to revise the pensioners list under the 1902 law. They will examine those on the old list for rights, while pension applications must be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for June term approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pension Commissioners
Frederick County
B C Shull
R Bruce Muse
Henry A Dinges
T. W. Harrison
Court House
Old Pension Board
Circuit Court
Ramsburg Named to Represent Madison Lodge at Grand Lodge
C W Ramsburg of Madison Lodge No 6 IOOF is chosen to represent them at the Grand Lodge of Virginia meeting in Portsmouth May 13 to 16. He sails May 12 with Sol Goldman as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C W Ramsburg
P G
Madison Lodge
No 6
IOOF
Grand Lodge of Virginia
Portsmouth
Ramsburg
Sol Goldman
Milner Leaves Shenandoah Valley National Bank Project
Superintendent architect C. A. Milner of the Shenandoah Valley National Bank building has left town while Thomas Cover departed for Philadelphia this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Milner
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Thomas Cover
Philadelphia
Capt McGregor Leads Shenandoah Victory in Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Academy defeated Shenandoah Normal College in a thrilling game at Winchester. Ari McGregor drew a base on balls, Conrad and Greene delivered key hits, and a sixth inning triple play by Shenandoah Valley Academy halted a Normal College rally as Doyle and Greene stood out with sharp infield work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Academy Boys
Shenandoah Normal College
Normal School
Ari’ McGregor
Arrington
Conrad
Greene
Sandy
Vic
Bonnelli
Sandy Baker
Steve Arrington
George
Ark’ McGregor
Jarrett
Quantz
Professor Walterson
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Pete’ Doyle
Yellow’ Greene
Doyle
Old Town Clock Faces Covered To Shield Turret
Mr. M. T. Reed and Mr. Edw. Jones under the City Council Committee on Public Improvements covered the four faces of the old town clock. The tins painted white protect the inside from wind and rain and change the clock tower’s appearance. The clock, unused since the works were removed over a year ago, is described as veiled with sorrow for departed glories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Reed
Edw. Jones
South End Hose Company Holds Regular Meeting
The South End Hose Company met in regular session with Capt R W Haymaker presiding and transacted routine business. An invitation from the Virginia State Firemen’s Association to be held in Portsmouth in June was read and accepted. No action was taken on Cumberland Valley. a committee of one was tasked to obtain funds to attend the June meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Company
R W Haymaker
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Portsmouth
Cumberland Valley
Firemen’s Association
Wick Arand
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Harry Cobourn
Ashby
Odd Fellows
Lersons
San Jose
Revision of Pensioners List
C. W. Ramsburg
M’gregor
Academy Boys
South End
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