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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1906

Page

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City Primaries Set May 17 for Council Nominations

Democratic executive committee approves all day primaries in two wards on May 17 from eight in the morning to eight in the evening at Friendship Engine House and City Hall. Six council seats, three from each ward, will be decided. nominations go to the candidates with the most votes. Rumor suggests Republicans may also field candidates after the Democratic primaries.

Friendship Engine House City Hall Exy

Death Claims Levi M. Haymaker of Winchester

Levi M. Haymaker, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Haymaker of Winchester, died at 4:30 yesterday afternoon at the family home after a long hip illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at four from the home, with burial at Mount Hebron. Survived by parents, one brother William, and four sisters Mrs. Samuel Trenary Lulu Cora Minnie. He was grandson of the late Legi T. F. Grim.

Levi M. Haymaker George W. Haymaker Winchester South Market Street Mount Hebron Mr. Haymaker William Haymaker Samuel Trenary Lulu Haymaker Cora Haymaker Minnie Haymaker Haymaker Legi T. F. Grim

County couples wed as license list grows

Circuit Clerk P H Gold issued a marriage license to Simon Hausenfinck 22 and Phoebe Ebersole 19 of this county this afternoon. The bride is 19. A license was also issued earlier to Charles Johnson 231 and Fa Lille James 19, both of this county, daughter of Sheridan James.

P. H. Gold Simon Hausenfinck Phoebe Ebersole Mathias Pbersole Ths County Charles Johnson Fa Lille James Sheridan James

Frost Seen But Fruit Crops Largely Escape Damage

Reports of heavy frost across the section raise fears for fruit tops yet farmers and fruit growers hold that damage is unlikely. A sharp weather shift followed Sunday rain with cold, later easing. some ponds show thin ice near Chambersville as buds advance and low lands bear the frost.

Jo . Larrick Chambersville

New Orleans Paper Prints Miss Mary Barr Portrait

The Daily States of New Orleans publishes a photo of Miss Mary E. Barr of Staunton, daughter of Robert Barr and niece of Oscar Barr of Winchester. She was sponsor for Stonewall Brigade and maid of honor for the Fourth Virginia Division at the Confederate reunion in New Orleans. The paper notes she was popular among visitors and stayed with Miss Josephine Nicholls, after visiting Mrs. C. E. Humsherty in the prior summer.

The Daily States New Orleans Mary E. Barr Staunton Robert Barr Oscar Barr Winchester

Walked To Town And Were Married

Willie Grim and his sixteen year old bride married at noon yesterday in this city by Rev T K Cromer. They walked from Carpers Valley earlier and spent the morning sightseeing in Winchester. The bride is daughter of Mrs Sallie Pierson of Carpers Valley and the groom is a resident there. They then boarded Jenkins Brothers overland stage and went to Millwood to make their home.

Willie Grim T. K. Cromer Winchester Carper’s Valley Sallie Pierson Jenkins’ ‘Brothers Millwood

Front Royal Edges Berryville Team in Twin Battles

Berryville boys played in Front Royal and lost both games. First game fell 9 to 7 to Randolph Macon Academy, and the second game 8 to 8 against Eastern Normal. Dr. William P. McGuire and Mr. Lewis H. Hyde spent the day in Front Royal.

Berryville Boys Front Royal Randolph‘Macon Academy A. Peito William P. McGuire Lewis H. Hyde

Veteran Warren County physician Dr Cabell gravely ill

Dr. Cabell of Cedarville Warren County, a renowned local physician, is critically ill at Memorial Hospital with brain affection. Born in Lynchburg and raised in Winchester, he served in the Mexican and Civil Wars before practicing medicine here for decades. He is in his late seventies with a daughter and two sons at Cedarville and niece Mrs. Baker nearby.

Bank Virginia Pame Warren County Cedarville Memorial Hospital Cabell Nelson County Lynchburg Pt. Cabell Winchester Patrick Henry Cabell S. D. Gilkeson Pr. Cabell University of Pennsylvania

Baptists to Convene in Martinsburg and Winchester

The Shenandoah Baptist Association outlines the Sunday schools convention schedule with events in Martinsburg May 27 to 29 and a reception May 28 at Hobbs Hall. The association will also hold its meeting in Winchester at the First Baptist Church in August.

The Shenandoah Baptists Association Baptist Martinsburg Hobbs Hall Shenandoah Baptist Association First Baptist

Deputy Turner in Hagerstown Jails Over Ohler Killing

Weverton Maryland deputy game warden Henry Turner who shot and killed Joshua Ohler near Weverton on April 28 faces trial in May. He is described as sleeping poorly, pacing his cell for hours, and haunted by the victim’s face as he claims the act was in the line of duty.

Henry Turner Joshua Ohler Weverton Hagerstown Ohler

Woman Impaled On Buggy Axle Tragedy Strikes Family

Mrs. Fry, about forty and a Pennsylvania native, was impaled on a buggy axle in midday hours. She was carried home after a fall near her father-in-law’s route. her little daughter alerted passersby. Several physicians failed to save her, and she died at 8 o clock, leaving a husband and five children.

Miss Esther Lewis to Wed Dr. Wiley Moore in October

Miss Esther Lewis daughter of Mrs. Dangerfield Lewis of Clarke County and Dr. Wiley Moore of New York City announce their engagement. The wedding is planned for October at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church in the city.

Esther Lewis Dangerfield Lewis Audley Clarke County Wiley Moore New York City Virgina Dr. Moore New York

Boy Dies After Elevator Crushes 15 Year Old

Ernest Taylor, 15, a colored boy, was crushed between the floor and elevator while playing in the Randall and Guyer building in Middletown, this county, on Saturday evening. He died at 5 pm Sunday after medical aid from Dr. Davison and Powers.

Ernest Taylor Randall and Guyer Middletown This County Dre. Davison Powers

Martinsburg Attends District Conference

Rev. Charles T. Weede pastor of Market Street M E Church and Mr and Mrs Arthur Leafe are in Martinsburg for district conference and will return this evening. Mr Russell A Shryock of Front Royal was in town yesterday.

Charles T. Weede Market Street M. E Arthur Leafe Martinsburg Russell A. Shryock Front Royal

Death of Clarke County resident Jacob Vorous near Old Chapel

Jacob W. Vorous a longtime Clarke County resident and Confederate veteran died at his home Chapel Hill near Old Chapel at 5:30 am after a long cancer illness. Funeral at his home on May 10 conducted by J E B Stewart Camp Confederate Veterans. Survived by widow Susan, two daughters Mindes Sarah and Netra, two sons Robert and John, three brothers Benjamin Milton and Francis, and several sisters.

Clarke County Chapel Hill Qhd J. E. B. Stuart Berryville Vorous Mosby Susan Vorous Mindes-Sarah Netra Vorous Robert John Vorons Benjamin Vorons Briggs Milton N Vorons Berry’s Ferry Francis Vorous California

Odd Fellows Grand Lodge In Session in Virginia

The annual Grand Lodge session opens in Richmond with plans to invite Norfolk for the next meeting. Elections of officers are a key feature with candidates named for grand warden, grand guardian, grand herald, and grand marshal. A grant lecturer position and a home for aged and indigent members are among priorities.

Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Virginia Richmond Grand Herald A.M. Southall Danville J. C. Noell Lee County Odd Fellows Amensbera

Mrs Williams Dies at Mount Olive Aged 87

Elizabeth Williams a prominent county resident died at her Mount Olive home after a long illness at age 87. Funeral from St Johns Church Thursday at 2 PM with Rev W J Smith officiating. Survived by four sons F P Tarver James P J Williams all of the county and two daughters Mrs Jacob H Burkhart and Mrs William M Tevalt of Winchester.

Elizabeth Williams Mount Olive St. John’s Church W. J. Smith F.p.,tarver James P. J. Williams Jacob H. Burkhart William M. Tevalt Winchester

Shenandoah Valley Academy to Become Military School

Shenandoah Valley Academy will be conducted as a military school after the present session. Cadet Major Edward T. Clark of Maryland is appointed commandant for the next session. Fred Laise of West Virginia joins the faculty. The academy plans improvements and expanded boarding accommodations during the coming vacation.

Shenandoah Valley Academy Beachley Edward T. Clark Maryland St. John’s College Annapolis Ellicott City Baltimore Fred. Laise West Virginia Laise Aince Dickinson College Academy

Old Montgomery wagon shop torn down in county

The Montgomery wagon maker shop, a long standing local landmark on the late Henry vee ly estate, has been razed. It will be moved by W Lohr Capper of Winchester to his farm to serve as a machine house for tools and farm implements.

Montgomery Wagon Maker Henry Vee ‘Ly W. Lohr Capper Winchester

Delsarte Entertainment Arrives With Mrs Reid

Mrs A D Reid of Kentucky organizes a Delsarte class for youths. She led a successful performance last Friday night in Harrisonburg. Reid, wife of an invalid minister, has pursued this work for twenty years. Miss Pansy Leafe and sister visit Rev G A Lattrell at the Williamsport Maryland Methodist parsonage.

A. D. Reid Kentucky Harrisonburg Pansy Leafe Winchester G. A. Latttrell Methodist Parsonage Williamsport, Md

Brilliant wedding at Riverton today draws crowd

Rev Oscar E Sama and Miss Pauline Lacey wed in Riverton Virginia Baptist church. Ceremony followed Mendelssohn March with ushers and attendants in elegant attire. Bride wore white mesaline chiffon satin gown with lace and rose point veil, carried roses. Groom praised for charm and talents as guests praised the occasion.

Baptist Riverton Oscar Ernest Sama Harrisonburg Pauline Lacey Geo. W. Cone Mendelssohn Mesers John Ples Leslie Forsythe Jackson Mie Charldred Cone Gee W. ‘Ome Amos Clary Chas. T. Herndon Hamilton, Iva Charlotte Batty Mildred Cone Sonia

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Marty Warren’ County Baptists Frank Fry Mount Jackson Certas Miss Lewis MR. Vorous Old Chapel Clarke Co The_Evening Star Bureau Jacob W. Vorous Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Mrs. Williams Mount Lives S.V.A Delsarte Entertainment Pauline Lacey Cone Beecomes Rev Oscar E. Sams Wclock Geo. van. Cone
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