Friendship Fire Company Plans Martinsburg Trip and 1909 Carlisle Visit
Friendship Fire Company met in May with many older members absent. They approved attending the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association convention in Martinsburg May 2022 and voted Carlisle as 1909 convention host. James M. Haymaker elected delegate with W M Sumption as alternate. Four new members joined Luther Whhite Clinton Herrell Irwin Carper and William Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widen
Hunter B. Grimm
Friendship Fire Company
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Martinsburg
Carlisle
James M. Haymaker
W M. Sumption
W. M. Sumption
Milliard Yost
Taylor Jones
Red
Forey
Robert Jones
William Deschon
O. J. Franks
Haymaker
Sumption
Yost
James
John Lanis
William Forney
Ian
Frederick City
Eddie Carper
Luther Whhite
Clinton Herrell
Irwin Carper
William Norris
Birthday Dinner Honors Veteran Husband in Berryville
In Berryville Virginia on May 8 Mrs Frank Willinghan hosted a birthday dinner for her husband marking his seventieth birthday. Attendees included his two adopted daughters Mrs John Levi and Mrs Robert Fowler and several grandchildren. He is noted as a gallant soldier who served four years in Stonewall Jacksons Brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Frank Willinghan
John Levi
Robert Fowler
Willinghan
Stonewall” Jackson
Auction of fancy articles to aid Lynchburg Orphanage
A fundraising auction at Fort Loudoun Seminary on Friday May 8 from 8 to 9 30 p m offers a sale of fancy articles and refreshments. Proceeds support the Lynchburg Orphanage.
High Tribute to Rev. Mr. Eggleston
The Baltimore Southern Methodist prints a laudatory remembrance of the late Rev. W. G. Eggleston who died at his Middletown home on April 25 and was buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Editor E. V. Regester lauds his century spanning life and seventy one years of ministry with lasting inspiration and fidelity. His patriarchal presence at the Winchester conference is praised as a joyous ministry and his fatherly greeting recalled in fond memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Southern Methodist
W. G. Eggleston
Middletown
Mount Hebron
Winchester
Missing Mr. Rodgers Sought in Shenandoah Valley
Rogers 25 son of Page County poor administrator disappeared from Luray after saying he would buy cattle. He carried about 90 dollars and was last seen near New Market preparing to ride the Southern Railway. Wife and several children left behind. domestic relations described as pleasant. Authorities nationwide alerted.
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F. Rogers
William H. Rodgers
Page County
Luray
Rodgers
Stony Man
Shenandah Valley
New Market
Shenandoah County
Southern Railway
Mullikin Cup Prizes Announced For Virginia Shows
Charles Mullikin of Boyce Clarke county president of the Virginia Horse Show Association announced two Mullikin cups for blue ribbon winners. One cup to the rider with the most blue ribbons at the Berryville show in August and the other to the rider with the most blue ribbons across the Virginia circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mullikin
Boyce
Clarke County
Virginia Horse Show Association
Virginia
Berryville
Mullikin
S V A Squad Tunes Up for Charles Town Clash
Shenandoah Valley Academy prepares for a morning baseball game at Charles Town West Virginia. The roster features veterans and several players bring money to back bold wagers while enthusiastic supporters travel to root for a decisive win against the local nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Charles Town
W. Via
West
Old Home Week to Feature Pennsylvania Shaft Dedication
The Shawnee tribe plans a large Old Home Week in Winchester with parades camps and concerts. On September 19 a Pennsylvania National Cemetery monument valued at 25000 dollars will be dedicated with Governor Stuart and a military escort attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Winchester
Fed Men
United States
Fort Myer
National Cemetery
Pemnsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Hatty R. Smithey
Virginina
Pennsylvania Monument
Witmchester
Taylor resigns from the S P C A as officer list changes
The monthly S P C A meeting at Bryarly Brothers on Rouss Avenue saw all officers present except president Thomas P. Spates. City Sergeant J W Taylor resigned after more than a year as the society’s agent. A successor was not elected yet, with several names proposed and a new agent expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Bryarly Brothers
Rouss Avenue
Thomas P. Spates
Robert M. Ward
J. W. Taylor
Society
Mr. Fitzgerald Sinking Rapidly in Baltimore
News from Winchester reports Thomas Fitzgerald former B and O Railroad general manager after stomach surgery in Baltimore is in a grave condition with little hope of recovery. Superintendent Spurrier, a close friend, traveled to Baltimore to visit him. Fitzgerald once led the Valley division before being succeeded by Captain T C Prince. His only son Thomas Fitzgerald Jr married Miss Unger daughter of ex Senator Algernon R Unger of Morgan County West Virginia whose death occurred recently at Berkeley Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Thos. Fitzgerald
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
J. EB. Spurrier
Fitzgerald
Union Protestant Infirmary
Valley Division
T. C. Prince
Thomas Fitzgerald, Jr
Mies Unger
Algernon R. Unger
Morgan County
W. Va
Berkeley Springs
Did You Ever See an Elephant Special Sale Notice
A fragmentary ad promotes a Special Sale by Jones & JolliFFER offering large elephant trunks. Nonspecific details and unclear text point to a local retail promotion with emphasis on the trunk product.
Special meeting of Charley Rouss Fire Co
A special meeting of Charley Rouss Fire Company is called for tonight at eight o'clock in Ip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss Fire Co
B and O Consider New Depot as Valley Through Service Debate Rises
Baltimore and Ohio may need to build a depot and line to Strasburg to run freight into town per Corporation Commission order. Southern balks at sharing the existing depot, complicating through valley service to Lexington. Both lines are cited to appear before the commission on May 20 to show cause why they should not be charged for failure to establish through service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Corporation Commission
Strasburg
Strasburg Junction
Sothern
Frank Chandler
Southern
Baltimore and Ohio
Spurrier
Stickley
Winchester
Lexington
Rev W M White Installed as Raleigh Pastor
Rev W M White the new pastor of the Presbyterian Church Raleigh N C was formally installed this week by representatives of the Presbytery of Albemarle Rev John E Wool of Wilson and Rev F W Tarries of Goldsboro White is the son of Rev Dr H M White pastor of Opequon Memorial Church Kernstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meg. White
Presbyterian Church
Raleigh
N. C
Petersburg
Albemarle
John E. Wool
Wilson
F. W. Tarries
Goldsboro
Mr. White
H. M. White
Opequon Memorial Church
Kernstown
This County
Surgeons Operate on Mr Bazzle in Rockingham County
A telegram from Richmond reports Mr Andrew Bazzle of Rockingham County has undergone abdominal flesh removal surgery. He is said to be improving though not out of danger, and is well known with many friends hoping for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Andrew Bazzle
Rockingham County
Bazzle
Melrose
Leap Year Party at Market Street Rink Opens Night
Pleasant crowds gather for an 8:15 p.m. start at Market Street Rink with a leap year party program. Saturday night race features Winchester versus Martinsburg’s fastest skaters in a featured event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Winchester
Auction for Lynchburg Orphanage at Fort Loundoun Seminary
Auction sale of fancy articles to benefit the Lynchburg Orphanage to be held at Fort Loundoun Seminary on Friday May 8 from 7 to 9 30 p m. Proceeds support the orphanage with proceeds aiding the facility and its programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Fort Loundoun
Seminary Priday
Marshall to buy road horses at Sager’s livery
Mr. T. R. Marshall will be at Sager’s livery on Friday and Saturday to purchase general purpose road horses.
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Sager
Fire Threatens City of Atlanta in Major Conflagration
Telegraphic bullets from Winchester report a large blaze in downtown Atlanta destroying several blocks of business property and cutting city services. Messages sent to nearby cities warn firemen and equipment, with flames spreading to adjacent buildings and no further details at 4 45 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Atlanta
Georgia Tropolis
Star
State Expert Probes Rikk Drink Under Byrd Law
Aftor P. Reardon cites receipts from George W. Kotner commissioner of agriculture confirming a bottle of the drink Rikk. The Saloon League seeks investigation, with Reardon awaiting final word within days. Public disclosure expected once received as the Byrd law prohibits sale if alcohol content is high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
P. Reardon
George W. Kotner
Agricult
Saloon League
Reardon
Baltimore and Ohio timetable unchanged for May start
The Baltimore and Ohio schedule remains the same with the spring timetable to take effect at midnight on Saturday May 16 across the system. Supt J B Spurrier confirms no radical changes are planned and that key connections between east and west at Mee Pers Ferry will be maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
J. B. Spurrier
Sherandoah
Oe Star
Vorsinia
Meepers Ferry
Covington Welcomes New Cranberry Memorial Church
The Cranberry Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church South in Covington opens with Rev. Bulla leading the service. Rev. Charleshe from Winchester and Rev. A Lee Barret from the Western Virginia conference assisted as the $25,000 white pressed brick structure is hailed Covington’s finest church building.
Judge Newman Attends Weekly Directors Meeting
Judge E D Newman visited town for the Far and Merchants National Bank weekly board of directors meeting. The event drew local officials and prompted discussions on bank matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.D. Newman
Woodstock
The
Far and Merchants’ National Bank
Tuttle Family Arrives for Conrad Carson Wedding
Mr Henry H Tuttle and Mrs Tuttle with children from Norfolk Vic arrived today to attend the wedding of Eleanor B Conrad and Judge A C Carson scheduled for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Tuttle
Norfolk, Vic
Eleanor B. Conrad
A C
Carson
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Old Tammany
Cumberland Valley
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Fort Loudoun Seminary
MR. Eggleston
Mr. Rodgers
Red Hen
Col
James M. Schoonmarker
Lake Erie
Schoonmaker
Yours Very Truly
J. M. Schoonmakrer
Mir. Taylor
St. Paul's Brotherhood
Christ Church Parish
Sassion
Mir. A
Louis Deshier
Ohio
Hote Vans
Miss Lillie
Boyd
Philadelphia
Mr. Lewis
W.W. Ruth
Mr. Fitzgerald
Rikk
B. C
Rev. Bulla
Covington Church
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