Daughters Plan Memorial Day Unveilings and Platform
The Daughters of the Confederacy met to arrange Confederate Memorial Day events on June 6. They plan the double unveiling of Tennessee and Florida monuments, discuss a new speakers platform, and select a cemetery site while noting low attendance and coordinating with the Ladies Memorial Association and General Turner Ashby Camp. Delegations from both states are expected for the ceremony and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the Confederacy
Turner Ashby
Ladies Memorial Association
Tennessee
Florida
Cromer Brother Receives Call to Ohio Church
Frederick Cromer son of Jere Cromer near Hagerstown and brother of Rev T K Cromer of Winchester has received a call to pastor the Columbiana Reformed Church Ohio after recently lecturing on his China mission work. Miss May Lanis improves after illness at 125 East Clifford street, father John Lanis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Cromer
Jere Cromer
Hagerstown
T. K. Cromer
Centenary Reformed Church
Winchester
China
Columbiana
Ohio
May Lanis
John Lanis
East Clifford Street
Massie Wins City Police Post After Tie Vote
The Common Council elected John Massie to fill the unexpired term of Policeman Clayton Hollis. Massie defeated Edward L. McIntosh 7 to 5 after a prior 6 to 6 tie, with Massie already serving as special officer during the interim. The term runs until the July meeting when the next year’s officers are chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Clayton Hollis
Massie
John Massie
Edward L. McIntosh
McIntosh
Cat Attacks Dog In Court Room Incident Heard
Lorveania Ambrose swore out a warrant against Mollie Cain for profane language. Judge Bragonier fined Cain 2.50 or 10 days in jail and set an appeal bond at 10 dollars. The next Corporation Court term begins Monday the 19th. A dog yelp and a cat chase disrupted the trial as Court officers tried to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorveania Ambrose
Mollie Cain
Bragonier
H. R. Kern
Corporation Court
North End
Taylor
Great activity in Winchester lodge circles heats up
Winchester lodges show vigorous activity with state officers visiting local chapters and plans for Ascension Day events. Grand Commander J E Towens of Virginia Knights Templar will inspect Winchester Commandery 12 and participate in church services. Shawnee Tribe Red Men note Great Council in Roanoke May 21 with Past Sachem W B Grubbs and Great Trustee James Brown attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Tue Star
Secret Orders
J. E. Towens
Knights Templar of
Virginia
Winchester Commandery
No. 12
Towens
Christ Church
Order of
Red Men
Great Chief of Records
C. S. Wells
Great Council
Roanoke
Sachem
W. B Grubbs
James Brown
Wrecked Baker & Company Warehouse Rebuilding Underway
Contractor Chas E Hoover begins repairing the northern section of Baker and Company's warehouse at Market and Baker streets after a freight train derailed in the Baltimore and Ohio yards. The crash damaged the two foot ditch entry wall and a portion up to the second story. Brick replaces the damaged twenty two inch stone wall to restore the structure.
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Chas. E. Hoover
Baker & Company
Market
Baker Streets
Star
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
A Trip to Winchester Wins the Prize
April 25 marked composition day in Berryville Virginia's graded school. Young Idea participants delivered polished oratory with Wilmer Gaver's piece A Trip to Winchester among the best. Florence Wilkinson and Ethel Wright of Middletown were visiting in town yesterday.
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Berryville
Wilmer Gaver
Winchester
Florence Wilkinson
Ethel Wright
Middletown
City backs Winchester Fourth of July celebration
Winchester officials endorsed the firemen led Fourth of July plan and pledged to cover remaining costs after merchants contributed 200 dollars. A city committee was appointed to determine the balance, with an ordinance to appropriate funds to come. The event may include a sesqui centennial feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John T. Noonan
Holler
Messrs
H. D. Fuller
John K. Lewis
C. W. Ramsburg
Crawford Nominated by Martinsburg Democrats for Mayor
Mr. W. H. Crawford, president of the Virginia Woolen Mills, was named by Martinsburg Democrats for mayor at a Monday night convention. The nomination positions him to contest the upcoming mayoral race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Crawford
Virginia Woolen Mills
Democrate
Martinsburg
W. Va
Death of a Well Known Man Col John Edward Hough
Funeral held in Baltimore for Col John Edward Hough a prominent Grand Army man and Winchester figure who visited here often. He collapsed on a hearse in Govanstown on Sunday and died of heart disease at a nearby hotel shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edward Hough
Grand Army
Baltimore
Hough
Winchester
Thos. H. Savage
National Cemetery
George W. Kurtz
Govanstown
Col. Hough
Local Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Cartmell
The county clerk issued licenses today to Harry B. Chiles and Mary A. Clevenger of Frederick, W. Va. to wed. W. A. Orndorff and Amelia B. Eber, both of this county. and John W. McCormick of Berkeley, W. Va. and Rosa Belle Elliott of this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Cartmell
Harry B. Chiles
Mary A.clevenger
Frederick
W. A. Orndorff
Amelia B. Ebersole
John W. McCormick
Berkeley
W. Va
Rosa Belle Elliott
Ladies Confederate Memorial Association Meeting Notice
The Ladies Confederate Memorial Association will meet at Miss Lucy Russell's residence on South Main Street Friday at four o'clock to perfect arrangements for Confederate Memorial Day on June 6. All members are urged to attend as preparation time is short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Confederate Memorial Association
Lucy Russell
South Main Street
Corner-stone Laying for Presbyterian Church in Martinsburg
Mr. E Bruce Capper departed this morning to Martinsburg to attend the corner-stone ceremony of the new Presbyterian Church scheduled for 3 o'clock this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cormer
E. Bruce Capper
Martinsburg
New Presbyterian Church
Deadly new foe threatens Frederick county orchards
A Frederick county farmer warns of a new pest, the urianium scale, spreading through orchards long after San Jose scale and caterpillar fears. Prof Atwood reports twig infections and suggests soap suds as a remedy though spread seems likely. Local reports also note a vicious bark-stripping worm endangering apple trees.
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Frederick County
San Jose
T. K. Cartmell
W. B. Atwood
National Bank's Great Showing
Shen Valley National Bank reports deposits of 618687.52, the largest on record, up 30000 since two months ago. Total resources reach 957507.59 as competition strengthens its position, per the Comptroller of the Currency statement printed in today's Star.
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Shen
Valley Nat’l Bank
Competiton
Press Agent Dawson Promotes Pawnee Bill Show in Winchester
Sam M Dawson, press agent for the Pawnee Bill Wild West Show, was in Winchester today arranging advertising contracts for the Wednesday May 21 engagement. Dawson is a well known and affable figure in the field.
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Sam M.dawson
Winchester
Dawson
Mrs Mary E Sams Dies of Heart Trouble in Richmond
Mrs Mary E Sams wife of Rev Dr J J Sams rector of Holy Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church Baltimore died yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs J Addison Cooke in Richmond Virginia from heart trouble She was a daughter of Conway Whittle of Norfolk and cousin of Mrs Alexander T Jones of near Winchester
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Mary E. Sams
J. J. Sams
Holy Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Baltimore
J. Addison Cooke
Richmond
Conway Whittle
Norfolk
Alexander T. Jones
Winchester
W. C. T. U. Meeting Set for May 8 in Afternoon
The Womans Christian Temperance Union will hold a regular session Thursday afternoon May 8 at three oclock. Secretary urges full and prompt attendance. Read the new Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans’ Christian Temperance Union
Ascension Day Service Planned by Knights at Christ Church
Eminent Commander A. M. Baker completes a public Ascension Day program to be held at Christ Church next Sunday evening at 8. Knights in full uniform will march from the asylum to the church with visiting Knights. Rev. Samuel K. Cox, D. D., is expected to deliver the address. The program includes hymns psalms readings prayers and an offertory with the congregation asked to remain seated until the Knights Templar exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Baker
Christ Church
Winchester Commandery
Baker
Samuel K. Cox
Star
Cox
Jesus
Knights Templar
B&O Plans Millville Bridge and Dolomite Depot
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will improve the Millville Valley Branch, build a bridge over the Shenandoah River to a dolomite and limestone depot owned by Mr. Charles Becker of Baltimore. Land nearby yields timber and iron ore. Surveyors estimate the bridge and switch at 25000 dollars. The dolomite and limestone are described as very fine.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Millville
Valley Branch
Shenandoah River
Charles Becker
Baltimore
Court Proceedings in County Court on Grim Estate
The estate of David J. Grim was committed to Martha A. Grim for administration. She qualified and gave bond in the penalty of $500 with Charles R. Grim as surety. Appraisers appointed include Stewart Seabright, Lewis Legg, Stewart Bell, and John Solenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Grim
Martha A. Grim
Chas. R. Grim
Stewart Seabright
Lewis Legg
Stewart Bell
John Solenberger
Miss Mamie Russell Feted At Richmond Card Party
Mrs. B Carter Scott hosted an informal card party in honor of Miss Mamie Russell of Winchester. The Richmond Dispatch notes the pretty fruit blossom decor and an evening enjoyed by all attendees.
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Miss Russell
Richmond Dispatch
B. Carter Scott
Mamie Russell
Winchester
William Slagle joins Leafe Sumption agency effort
William Slagle has secured a position with Leafe & Sumption, agents for the Troy Laundry of Hagerstown Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Slagle
Leafe & Sumption
Troy Laundry
Hagerstown
Maryland
Disbursement and Cash Balance Report Mentioned
A report notes disbursement and cash balance details under the supervision of Commissioner Superintendent P. W. Boyd focusing on expenditures for repairs. The fragment references the bridge repair costs and related consumption expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Boyd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Cromer
John Massey
E. L. McIntosh
Cat
Fir
Crawford
Memorial Association
National Bank
Sam Dawson
A. T. Jones
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