City Officials Weigh Debts and Smallpox Claims
City Council last night faced creditors large and small amid looming expenses. Ex City Solicitor Ward proposed settling his claim while Bennett Russell sought 542.90 for losses from smallpox related store closure. the board tabled the request. A resignation by Officer John Massey was accepted as plans for city improvements continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Ward
John Massie
E. C. McIntosh
Sarah Zane
Bennett Russell
City Hall
Hawkins
Board of Health
Russell
Fras
J. W. Jones
Haymaker
Jones
John M. Massey
Mr. Massey
Force
George Brown Wins at the Baltimore Polls
In Baltimore's city election Robert M. McLane Democrat won the mayoralty over Frank Wachter Republican by about 00 majority amid Republican fraud claims to be pursued in court. George Stewart Brown, nephew of Mrs. John N. Bell Sr., won a seat on the Second Branch Baltimore City Council for the Democrats with the largest plurality, 2484.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Robert M. McLane
Frank ©.Wachter
Dntermine
George Stewart Brown
John N. Bell
Winchester
Rown
City revenue to rise in 1903 04 says council leader
President W H Biker of the City Council told Commissioner J E Correll at last night's meeting that city income will substantially increase in 1903 04. Bank taxes alone are estimated up by 1700 dollars and merchants licenses push total to about 3500 dollars. The Virginia Bankers Association plans to seek repeal of the new bank tax law as unjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Biker
J. E. Correll
Virginia Banker’s Association
Has Beens to Meet Shenandoah Valley Academy on Thursday
A notable baseball game is set for tomorrow at Reservoir Park in Winchester. The Shenandoah Valley Academy faces the Has Beens, a veteran lineup featuring Harry Kern Ed Stone Sam Atwell Hunter Kern John Kern and pitcher Sandy Baker. Winkfield will bat, and a large crowd is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Reservoir Park
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Harry Kern
Ed. Stone
Sam Atwell
Hunter Kern
John Kern
Sandy” Baker
Winkfield
Tendered Sweetheart Worthless Checks
Two young women from a nearby town found checks drawn by a Winchester youth at a local bank were worthless as he had no account. The checks totaling about 300 dollars were given as presents and an animated scene followed later in a public place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Clergy Pass Through Winchester to Virginia Classis Session
Rev. Dr. J. A. Hoftheins and wife and Elder Levi of Martinsburg along with Rev. Dr. Rauck and Elder Rauck of Falling Waters traveled through Winchester en route to the Virginia Classis Reform ed Church session in Timberville Virginia that convened this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hoftheins
Levi
Martinsburg
Rauck
Falling Waters
Winchester
Virginia Classis
the Reformed Church
Timberville
For Sale Walnut Cupboard Age One Hundred Years
A good three cornered walnut cupboard aged about a century is offered for sale by B. Mvzwax.
Fairfax Ladies Beat Episcopal In Fair Rooters Baseball Clash
At Reser voir Park yesterday Fairfax College ladies defeated Episcopal Female Institute 19 to 8 in a two hour game. Miss Nina Shepard led Fairfax with strong rooter support from both schools filled the stands. Green of Fairfax hit a home run from a two bagger and Andrews impressed at shortstop as both pitchers battled amid errors and heavy batting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reservoir Park
Fairfax College
Episcopal Female Institute
Episcopal Institute
Fairfax
Nina Shepard
W. C. Marshall
Green
Andrews
Mrs Hamill’s Father Dies Suddenly
Mrs. Hamill wife of Presiding Elder H P Hamill of Winchester District Methodist Episcopal Church South received a telegram this morning at her Fairmont Avenue home announcing the sudden death of her father William T Jones who died last night at his Kensington Maryland home Heart failure followed acute indigestion He was 81 and survived by his widow two sons Dr Eugene Jones of Kensington William A Jones of Washington DC and two daughters Mrs Hamill of Winchester and Miss Mamie Jones of Kensington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Jones
Kensington
William A. Jones
Washington, DC
Hamill
Winchester
Mamie Jones
Captain Haddox to Visit Chicago for Mercer meeting
Capt J Perry Haddox of this city will go to Chicago on Monday May 11 to attend a Mercer Association stockholders meeting. He will stay several days and will assist heirs to the Mercer estate seeking information on claims at the meeting. The notice invites interested heirs to contact him for details. Also ad for Genuine Spring Lamb at Brown's Meat Market and export cattle from D T Wood's herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Perry Haddox
Chicago
Mercer Association
Captain Haddox
Mercer
Capt. Haddox
Brown’s Meat Market
West Water Street
D. T. Wood
Official Visit of Great Sachem to Shawnee Tribe
Mr. A. M. Tennis Great Sachem of the Red Men of Virginia paid an official visit to Shawnee Tribe No. 2 in Winchester. About 35 braves attended and the wigwam was crowded from 8 pm to after midnight. He spoke on welfare of the Red Men and methods to promote the organization, then left for Petersburg to install a new tribe and later return to Winchester. He will visit more Virginia towns before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Tennis
Red Men
Virginia
Rousa Avenue
Market Street
Tennis
Winchester
Great Sachem
Messrs
Cather
R. E. Trenary
Nicklin
George L Goss
Evans
Petersburg
Hamilton
Patton Weds Flora Miller in Frederick Quiet Ceremony
Mr. Chas F. L. Patton formerly of this city married Miss Flora A. Miller of Frederick County at 1:30 this afternoon at D. K. Stouffer’s North Market Street residence. Rev. H. D. Skelton presided. The couple, witnessed by immediate families, plan to reside in Cumberland after 2:15 train. No attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. L. Patton
Flora A. Miller
Frederick County
D. K. Stouffer
North Market Street
D. Skelton
United Brethren Church
Joseph A
Margaret Miller
Patton
Chas Patton
Cumberland
Cumberland Valley
Third Infantry Heads St Louis Dedication Parade
The Third Infantry U S A led the military procession at the St Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition dedication. First Lieutenant Philip E Walker of the city commanded company C, son of the late Maj Gen G Walker Confederate Army. The regiment received enthusiastic greetings along a twelve mile route and was hosted by exposition officials. The unit is stationed at Fort Thomas Kentucky.
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Third Infantry
St Louis
Philip E . Walker
G. Walker
Fort Thomas
Kentucky
Runaway Blind Horse Collides With Stone Fence On East Water
A colored man, Jack Hawkins, driven blind horse darts past the electric plant whistle. The cart overturns, Hawkins is knocked from the shafts, horse crashes into Major Holmes Conrad's wall. Hawkins plans suit for damages against Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Water Street
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Jack Hawkins
Hawkins
Electric Light
Acros
Holmes Conrad
Power House
Shull
Electric Light Company
Delegates to C. Y. Firemen's Convention
The Winchester delegation to the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association second annual convention meets in Hagerstown Maryland tomorrow and will depart on the 7 30 Cumberland Valley train in the morning. Members include Secretary Jos E Kiger Chairman Robert L Gray and Delegates R W Haymaker Harry L Wood C H Hardy B F Pierce and J Miller Tiong
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Hagerstown
Cumberland Valley
Jos. E. Kiger
Robert L.gray
R. W. Haymaker
Harry L. Wood
C. H. Hardy
B. F. Pierce
J. Miller Tiong
Lutheran Conference In Session at Albin
The Potomac Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Virginia met at Bethel Church Albin near Winchester. Rev Peter Miller preached the opening sermon as the conference organized today. About eleven ministers and many Lutherans traveled from Winchester to attend and sessions run until tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Virginia
Bethel Church
Albin
Winchester
Peter Miller
Wardensville
Braithwaite Foot Amputated After Railroad Accident
Walter Braithwaite of this city, son of Samuel D. Braithwaite, was injured on a railroad and his foot was amputated. The Connellsville Hospital confirms the operation via telegram. A letter to the family adds details as Walter recuperates before transfer to Winchester. Thomas Steele visited Capon Bridge on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan
Walter Braithwaite
Samuel D. Braithwaite
Connellsville
Young Braithwaite
Braithwaite
Winchester
Thomas Steele
Capon Bridge
Captain Haddox Buys Historic Winchester Home
Captain Haddox purchases the residence and adjoining lot on North Main Street in Winchester for 5250 from Robert L. Gray of Horsey and Atwell. The deal includes plans for extensive repairs and a future store building on the vacant north lot. Mrs. Nancy Coble will relocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
J. Perry Haddox
Shenanandoah Valley National Bank
Nancy Coble
Robert L. Gray
Horsey & Atwell
Gray
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Winchester
Henry M Dient
Shenandoah Valley Nation Bank
Cecup
Mos Cook
Haddox
Centenary Reformed Clergy Attend Virginia Classis
Rev T K Cromer pastor of Centenary Reformed Church travels to Timberville Virginia for the annual Virginia Classis meeting. City Clerk Richard L Gray also departs as lay delegate. Classis includes about twenty five Reformed Churches with roughly equal numbers of ministers and lay delegates. Sessions run through Sunday May 10 with Dorsey Walter acting as city clerk in Gray’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Cromer
Centenary Reformed Church
Timberville
Virginia Classis
Richard L. Gray
Gray
Classis
Dorsey Walter
Meeting Failed Of a Quorum
The special meeting of the Rues Hook and Ladder Company was postponed due to absence of a quorum. The purpose was to elect a delegate to represent the company at the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association convention in Hagerstown tomorrow. No delegate was chosen, so the company likely will not have a representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rues Hook and Ladder Company
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Hagerstown
Hook and Ladder Company
Temperance Leader Escapes Death In Norfolk Accident
Mrs. R. H. Jones longtime president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union suffered a near fatal crash in Norfolk Virginia when struck while alighting an electric car. A passing motorist acting quickly prevented the car from running over her, and she is now confined to bed with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Jones
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Norfolk
Emma Russell Heads to Baltimore to Visit Friends
Miss Emma Russell departed today for Baltimore to visit friends, traveling from her hometown. Local observers note the trip as a social excursion and an opportunity for a brief stay with acquaintances in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Russell
Baltimore
Ward Seeks Arbitration Over City Claim
Ex city solicitor R M Ward asks for arbitration to settle his 12500 dollars claim and expenses for services defending the Handley estate suits. He warns he may sue if the council does not agree to a reasonable sum, with a judge to decide if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
R. M. Ward
Handley Estate
Ward
Council
Barton
Nicol
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Russell
MR. Jones
George Brown
E. F. I. Fairfax
Beverley Po Stouffer Winkfield
Judd
Kemper Rainsterger
Walter
Clowe Green
Bowman Andrews
B. Callum J. Kern Pox
L. Leafe
A. Kernleafe
C. F
Daily Marshall
Mr. A. M. Tennis
Mr. Patton
Mark Woonan
C. Y. Firemen’s Convention
Lutheran Conference
Mr. Braithwaite
Will
Temperance
MR. Ward
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