Native of county dies in Maryland
Mrs. Margaret A Kilgour widow of Alexander Kilgour died at her home near Glen Montgomery county Md yesterday morning in the 88th year of her age. She was born in Frederick county Va and was the daughter of Francis Stribling of the US Army. Her funeral will be from the Protestant Episcopal Church in Rockville on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret A. Kilgour
Alexander Kilgour
Glen
Montgomery County
Commodore Stribling
United States Navy
Miss McIlhaney
Loudoun County
Tyler
John W. Ware
Clarke County
Henry A. Wise
Virginia
William Cost Johnson
Maryland
Henry Clay
Kurtz Re-elected President Of Virginia Funeral Directors
A telegram from Richmond reports Capt. Geo W Kurtz of Winchester re elected president of the Funeral Directors Association of Virginia by acclamation. He already heads the Virginia Embalmers Association and is likely to be reelected to both posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Geo. W. Kurtz
Winchester
Presbyterian Reunion Planned for Pen-Mar July 9
A meeting of the reunion committee of the Presbyterian Church of Southern Pennsylvania Maryland and Virginia held at Shippensburg decided to hold the reunion on Thursday July 9 at Pen Mar Excursion rates will be provided by the Cumberland Valley and Western Maryland railroads Also advertised are Genuine Spring Lamb at Brown s Meat Market and four export cattle from D T Wood s herd Mrs Dr Robert Baker returns to Washington after visiting Col and Mrs Harry H Baker in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church of
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Shippensburg
W. A. McCarrell
Pen-Mar
Cumberland Valley
Western Maryland
Brown’s Meat Market
West Water Street
D. T. Wood
Robert Baker
Washington
Col
Harry Harry H. Baker
Has Beens Meet Shenandoah Valley Academy In Notable Win chester Game
A sunlit Reservoir park crowd of locals witnessed the 3 30 PM match between Shenandoah Valley Academy and the Has Beens. The veteran Has Beens boasted ex college standouts while the Academy lined up notable players Baker Andrews Kern Stone etc. A lively, well attended exhibition with strong plays and cheering from a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Reservoir Park
Lutheran Conference Reports at Bethel Church Winchester
The Potomac Conference of the Virginia Liberal Synod met at Bethel Church near Winchester. Reports from churches filled the agenda along with routine business. Rev J E Shenk was elected president and Rev J W Strickler secretary with Rev W J Smith treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Virginia Liberal Synod
Bethel Church
Winchester
R.v. George S. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
J. E. Shend
Woodstuck
J. W. S Rickler
Stephens City
W. J. Smith
Mountain Falls
Mr. Shenk
L L Smith
Miss Thatcher Closes School After Successful Session
Miss Ada Thatcher of this city closed her Hillman's Tollgate school after a thriving term. The schoolroom was crowded with friends as pupils performed music and recitations. Thatcher received many gifts including flowers a lamp and a picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Thatcher
Hillman’s Tollgate
Haines Case Postponed to June Term in Frederick County
The Commonwealth case against Jacob Haines charged with breaking into Rosenberger storehouse was postponed from the May term to the June term due to the illness of witness Frank Pingley. Jurors were summoned and Haines remains out on bail after a denial of a demurrer to the indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Jacob Haines
Frederick
Wm. M. Atkinson
R. E Byrd
R. T. Barton
Holmes Boyd, Jr
Frank Pingley
H. B. Kline
T. A. Ogden
Jno
W. Walters
J. 8
Golliday
A. B. Rothgeb
C. F. Venable
A. L. Maupin
J. T
Jim Walker
Walker
Rosenberger
Atkinson
Engineer Potter Wins His Suit
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the lower court, awarding engineer Alexander Potter $4,000 in the Newport News sewer project case. Potter, in charge of the city’s water system work, is well known to Winchester residents who will take interest in his victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
United States Circuit Coat of Appeals
City of
Newport News
Alexander Potter
Potter
Kiger Ill Keeps Him From Cumberland Valley Firemen Meet
Messrs. Robert L. Gray C H. Hardy and J M Long left for Hagerstown Maryland to attend the Cumberland Valley firemen’s Association convention. A banquet for visiting delegates was held at the Franklin House. Secretary Joseph E Kiger was unable to attend due to illness from a dog bite and heart trouble, with his condition improving slightly today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Gray
C. H. Hardy
J. M. Long
Hagerstown
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Franklin House
Joseph E Kiger
For Sale A walnut cupboard aged a century
A good three cornered walnut cupboard for sale dated April 27 1818 signed C E Munwar details not fully readable but item described as antique and in usable condition suitable for home or shop display
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Munwar
Little heiress to visit Winchester in coming days
Born in Indianapolis last night Rosalind Orr English, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. William E English, is heir to a sizable fortune and notable Virginia ancestry. Plans hint at a public visit to Winchester with her mother, showcasing a lavish layette and celebrated family ties to Revolutionary and Civil War figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
William E English
Rogal
Orr English
America
Winchesor
Little Miss Ort
Wichester
Rosalind Orr English
William E. English
Little Miss English
Indiana
Elisha English
William H. English
United States
New Bank Moving To New Building By June 6
Farmers' and Merchants' National Bank will occupy its new corner Main street and Rouss avenue building by Confederate Memorial Day June 6. Vault door shipped from York Safe and Lock Company of York, Pennsylvania. Furniture delivery and installation planned. granolithic paving on Rouss avenue advancing. Main street pavement to follow. Interior finishes include dull red walls marble wainscoting and handsome frescoed ceiling with gold leaf and guilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank
Main Street
Rouss Avenue
York Safe and Lock Company
York
Winchester
Virginia
Two Families Leave Winchester on Early Train
Winchester loses two entire families as Carrie Anderson and her daughters Julia and Mildred depart for South Pueblo Colorado after years on West Cork Street. Victor Carpenter, son of the late N H Carpenter, his wife and child also depart for Wilmington Delaware to start new homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Carrie Anderson
Julia
Mildred Anderson
South Pueblo
Colorado
Anderson
West Cork Street
Voting Place Change Ordered in Frederick County
An order by Judge William M. Atkinson directs the Frederick county clerk to post notices that the voting place in Ashton Precinct shifts from De Haven's house to the Siler Post Office Building in Siler. The change, prompted by voter requests, takes effect before the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Atkinson
Frederick
de Haven
Ashton
Frederick County
Siler
Ex Captain Hardy Elected Delegate to CVFA Convention
At a special Friendship Fire Company meeting on east Cork street Chas H Hardy was unanimously chosen to represent the company at the Cumberland Valley Firemens Association annual convention in Hagerstown Maryland. Captain Hardy departed for Hagerstown today to attend the event, with no other business conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
East Cork Street
Cumberland Valley Firemens Association
Hagerstown
Chas. H. Hardy
Hardy
Smallpox Suspect Released in Randolph Russell Case
Randolph Russell, son of Mr. Ben nett Russell, released from the detention camp this week where he had been confined with varioloid, appeared on the streets yesterday afternoon looking well and hearty, as if camp life agreed with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Russell
Bennett Russell
Church Fight to Be Heard Here in Episcopal Council
A dispute at St. Philip’s colored Episcopal Church in Richmond Va may reach the Episcopal Council in Winchester. Rector Rev Maximo F Daly resigns amid conflicts over vestry recognition and church records as lawyers consider court action and church authorities prepare to hear the case in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Council
Christ Church
St. Philip's Colored Episcopal Church
Richmond
Maximo F. Daly
Winchester
Quarantine Delays Transfer of Two Prisoners
City police waited for State penitentiary officials to escort Pete Dixon and Joe Lewis to begin terms of ten and eight and a half years respectively. Richmond quarantined against Winchester and Frederick County over a smallpox scare, delaying the officials from arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Penitentiary
Pete’’ Dixon
Joe Lewis
J. William Taylor
Horace F. Jobe
Teylor
Richmond
Winchester
Frederick County
Will Teach the Berryville Band
The Clarke Courier reports cigarmaker W E Hofman says business has risen to near record highs in two months. He employs six workers and plans to hire more, including J W Andrews of Winchester who will join as a musician and instructor for the Berryville Cornet Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Courier
W. E. Hofman
Bia
J W. Andrews
Winchester
Andrews
Berryville Cornet
Theatrical Lights Visiting Here
Mr and Mrs Joseph King arrive from Boston for a visit to Mrs Kings parents on north Main street They are prominent theater figures having just completed a tour with the Von Yonson Company Mr J Wilson Smelley of Ball Grove county attended Winchester yesterday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph King
Boston
J. Wilson Smelley
Ball Grove Farm
County
Winchester
Woman’s Dream Warns of Husband’s Near Drowning at River
Mr. W. H. Beall of the Neunecker Tobacco Co. narrowly escaped drowning in Big Cheat River, Randolph County, while driving a double team. His wife in Baltimore had a dream foretelling danger, prompting speculation on telepathic sympathy or premonition as Beall’s clothes and samples were ruined and his trip shortened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Beall
Neunecker Tobacco Company
Baltimore
Winchester
West Virginia
Randolph County
Cheat River
Almot
Mr. Beall
Elkins
W. Va.j
Rev Page Dame Accepts the Call at St Bartholomews
Rev William Page Dame nephew of Rev Nelson P Dame of Winchester has accepted the call to preside at St Bartholomew s Church Baltimore succeeding Rev Edward H Ingle who left for Virginia. Dame son of Rev Dr William M Dame rector of Memorial Church Baltimore will take charge June 1 at age 27. He has been assistant minister at Memorial for a year and is a graduate of the Pro Mack Noovan s Livery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Page Dame
Nelson P. Dame
Winchester
St. Bartholomew’s Church
Baltimore
Edward H. Ingle
Virginia
Dame
William M. Dame
Memorial Church
St. Bartholomew's
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Capt. Kurtz
Presbyterian
Baker
Washington and Lee University
University of Virginia
Washington and Lee
Harry Kern
Leeus
Wee Andrews Baker
Windfield
Judd Kern
Hunter
Kemper Sone
Ciawe Kern
Harry
Milter Swuff
Green Kern
Jobo
Pyle Daily
Kern
Lay
Walter
Lutheran Conference
Haines
C. M. Rosenberger
Roslind Orr English
J. Few Brown
NEW Bank
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Capt. Hardy
Will
Berryville
Page Dame
Mack Noovan
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