Delayed elopers wed despite father’s opposition in Mountain Falls
Miss Sallie V. Frye and Isaac H. Moore of Mountain Falls were finally married after a postponed elopement. They met at a neighbor’s home despite parental disapproval and traveled to Hagerstown to wed, with Moore keeping his threshing machine job and promising not to take the bride back home.
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Sallie V. Frye
Isaac H. Moore
Mountain Falls
Mr. Moore
Ike” Moore
Fryes
Joseph L. Frye
Moore
Frye
Davis
W. Va
Winchester
Huggerstown
Miss Frye
Ike
Cumberland Valley
Gretna Green
Hagerstown
Boom in Montague Fight Shifts Delegates in Alexandria
The report claims Mr Montague loses support as Mr Swanson wins 20 delegates in Alexandria. Other gubernatorial candidates offer little resistance there. Richmond is seen as no solid Montague vote with an even split among four candidates.
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Montague
Swanson
Alexandria
Richmond
Mrs Florence Grim Ill With Quinsy
Mrs Florence Grim of the Telephone Exchange is reported ill with quinsy and absent from duties. The note appears in a local society update column.
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Florence Grim
The
Telephone Exchange
Winchester Loitering Law Aims To Curb Street Cruising
A proposed loitering act to curb street crowding and unlawful gatherings in Winchester faces the City Council. The law would require police to order loafers to move on, with arrest and detention for repeated refusals. It targets cruising near female schools after dark and noisy sidewalk crowds attracting attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Surprise Social for Miss Hubbard at Grimes Home
Friends hosted a surprise party for Miss Nellié Hubbard at her Grimes area home Tuesday night. Guests included Nellie Hubbard Anna Brady Nellie Murphy Ida Crim Lizzie Busbong Hester Shimp Bertie Haycock Willie Haycock Mollie Ambrose Mrs Morrison L W Hubbard Chas Brady C W Tharp Barr Ambrose Wm Ambrose Joseph Murphy Bea Hubbard D D Arnold Arthur Finfrock Benjamin Finfrock Newton Civie Willie Adams and other local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellié Hubbard
Grimes
L. W. Hubbard
Nellie Hubbard
Anna Brady Nellie Murphy
Ida Crim
Lizzie Busbong
Hester Shimp
Bertie
Willie Haycock
Mollie Ambrose
Mrs. Morrison
Chas Brady
C. W. Tharp
Barr Ambrose
Wm. Ambrose
Joseph Murphy
Robi. Crim
Bea Hubbard
D. D. Arnold
Arthur Finfrock
Benjamin Finfrock
Newton Civie
Willie Adams
Mrs. Eli Peer Burned to Death in Shenandoah County
An 88 year old woman, Mrs Eli Peer, was burned to death Saturday at her Cedar Creek home in Shenandoah County while tending a garden. Her clothing caught fire from a burning brush pile and help arrived too late.
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Eli Peer
Cedar Creek
Shenandoah County
Captain Norris Daughter to Wed in May Ceremony
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Cora M Norris, daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Norris, to Mr R A Compton a Brunswick Maryland conductor. The ceremony is set for Wednesday May 8 at 7 o clock in the M E church rest. The bridegrooms father works as a freight conductor on the Valley Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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Capt. Norris
Cora M. Norris
B. F. Norris
R A Compton
Brunswick
M. E
Valley
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Shenandoah Valley Academy Falls to Randolph Macon in Opener
Randolph Macon Academy defeated Shenandoah Valley Academy 11 to 9 at Reservoir Park amid a large crowd of about 500 fans. Roszell started for RMA but Clarke relieved and sparked late inning rallies. Shiner pitched well for SVA and McGregor shone at short.
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Reservoir Park
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Randolph Macon Academy
Front Royal
Ye'ls
Gang of Root
Eas
R. M A
Roszell
Clarke
Rooters
Academy Boys
V. A
Winchester
Shiner
Prof
Nelson
McGregor
Eastern Normal College
Reliance Normal School
Whitacre Happenings Special to Tax Star
Wallacen Virginia May 6 Mr and Mrs Isaac Faulger and children of Winchester and Mr Edgar Hook and children of Trone were visiting Mr W C Whitacre Sunday Mrs Sarah Adams of Gaineboro and Mrs Maria Dolan are visiting friends here Mr Columbus Fletcher has moved to the Peacemaker property recently purchased by him Mr H D Whitacre of Cumberland Md is home We are glad to note that Mr Will Buckwalter is out again after three months with rheumatism He is yet unable to labor The Daughters of the Confederacy will meet in meeting session Tuesday evening at 8 o clock
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Wallacen
Isaac Faulger
Winchester
Edgar Hook
Trone
W. C. Whitacre
Sarah Adams
Gaineboro
Maria Dolan
Columbus Fletcher
H. D. Whitacre
Cumberland
Rock Throwers Hauled In Court
In a Police Court session this morning Lewis Hen Johnson and Sam Baker faced judge Bragonier over alleged rock throwing. Victim Henry Wood testified he was struck as he walked home with his girlfriend last Friday. Authorities arrested the trio after they allegedly confronted Wood. they were released with a warning due to lack of direct evidence.
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Lewis
Hen Johnson
Sam Baker
Justice Bragonier
Neville
Henry Wood
Wood
Walked Miles To Be Married In Virginia
John Wright a widower aged forty and Rhena McDonald age twenty two of near Linden Warren county Va secured a marriage license in Winchester this morning. After difficulty finding a minister they were married by Rev. Dr. John P. Hyde at the Valley Female College and then walked home together afoot. A crowd followed the couple through town and the scene was as poignant as it was comic.
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John Wright
Rhena McDonald
Linden
Warren County
Winchester
John P. Hyde
the Valley Female College
Mr. Ambrose Cramer Dies At 80 In DuaRestown
Mr Ambrose Cramer aged 80 died today in DuaRestown West Virginia after a weeks illness. He leaves two daughters one married to Prof Wright Denny principal of the Charlestown Graded School and another daughter living in Baltimore.
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Cramer
DuaRestown
W. Va
Ambrose Cramer
Wright Denny
Charlestown
Baltimore
Ladies National Memorial Association Meeting Requested
The president of the Ladies National Memorial Association calls all members to meet Thursday evening May 9 at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies National Memorial Association
W. BR. Willis
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Moves to Harris Hall
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank will relocate to Harris Hall on North Main Street in temporary quarters after tomorrow. Dismantling of the old building has already begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Harris Hall
North Main Street
Ashby Camp Considers Summer Uniform Change
Members of Gen Turner Ashby Camp favor lighter summer attire replacing the heavy gray uniform. A proposed constitutional amendment would allow a plain citizen's dress or white linen coat for parades. The resolution will be debated next meeting night with a committee appointed to oversee the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hyde
W. H. Taylor
W. T. Hottel
United Confederate Veterans
Memphis
Tenn
Wm. H. Effinger
Harcper
Three Negroes Escape Police Court After Quick Exit
Three men seen rushing east on Water street after emerging from the Police Court. Arrested at midnight for stealing a ride on the BALTO and OHIO freight train, they were discharged by Justice Bragonier. One taunting remark preceded a swift dash for town exits. Robert L. Gray departed for Baltimore this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
Seabright Ad Hollis
Baltimore and Ohio
Council Adopts Plaza Report and paving proposal
The City Council approved a report from a committee that met with Frederick County officials regarding the Public Square. The proposal asks the city to pave the area between the County Court House and the city line with brick, and the county to cover two thirds of a $925.16 bill for the Circuit Clerk's office, including a disputed $162.50 item. The committee was instructed to present the proposition to the Board of Supervisors and to seek a contract, though county agreement is unlikely.
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Frederick Plaza
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Building Commission
County Court House
Lst
Knights Templar Excursion to Martinsburg Planned
About 100 excursionists including Winchester Commandery No 12 Knights Templar and Union Band travel from Cumberland Valley station at 2 30 pm to Martinsburg for Knights Templar exercises. Events run 12 pm session, parade at 4 pm, receptions, and a special train return at 11 pm. Sir Alexander M. Baker leads the Winchester Knights.
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Winchester Commandery No. 12
Knights Templar
Union Band
Martinsburg
Cumberland Valley
Winchester Commandery
Hotel Berkeley
Grand Commandery
Winchester Gang
Alexander M. Baker
Nitichester Knights
Memorial Day Observance at National Cemetery
Mulligan Post G A R and the National Memorial Association plan a Memorial Day service at the National Cemetery on May 30 with a simple program and a prominent speaker expected to deliver the address.
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Mulligan Post
National Memorial Association
National Cemetery
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Moore-Frye
Miss Hubbard
RED
GREEN
Front Royal Collegians
Pretty
Daughters of the Confederacy
Meget
Ashby Camp
Robert L. Gray
Council
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