Confederate Soldier From 61 to 65 Lecture At Court House Hall
Major Peter J. Otey, a Sixth District Virginia congressman, lectured on The Confederate Soldier from 61 to 65 to a large audience in Court House Hall. The event, held for General Turner Ashby Camp funds, drew praise for Otey as a witty, patriotic speaker and included a tribute to Confederate leaders. He was previously wounded at New Market and later imprisoned at Fort Delaware alongside local figures. He toured with his wife and sister Mrs. Lucy W. Walker, and they stayed at Hotel Evans before returning to Washington.
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Peter J. Oty
Court House
Turner Ashby
Otey
Confederacy
Congress
Lynchburg
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia
John Brown
Virginia & Kentucky Railroad
Donelson
Shiloh
Northern Virginia
New Market
Early
Fort Delaware
Geo. W. Kurtz
Geo. W. Kurtz, of This City, and Maj. J. Ogden. Murray
Charlestown
Darkey
Major Otey
Major Utey
Lucy W. Walker
Evans
Washington
Funeral arrangements for James L. Redman discussed
The Sarah Zane Steam Fire Company member James L. Redman will lead a meeting tonight at eight o clock to arrange his funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Steam Fire Company
James L. Redman
Special Primary Beset By Winchester City Sergeant Vacancy
Following the death of Winchester city sergeant and Democratic nominee Jas L Redmon a vacancy opens in the ticket. A primary is planned next week from 8 AM to 8 PM to select one candidate and avoid vote scattering that could aid a Republican win. The executive committee will set the date by Monday.
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Jas. L. Redmon
Winchester
Dr J W Stephenson Dies in Rappahannock County
Intelligence reaches here of the death of Dr J W Stephenson in Rappahannock County Virginia occurred last Monday at the home of his daughter Mrs Williams in the county He was about 71 years old and a son of the late William Stephenson of Kenilworth near Stephensons He was a native of Frederick County and later moved to Rap pahannock County Survived by two brothers John Stephenson Winchester and Henry Stephenson Kenilworth
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J. W. Stephenson
Hneap
Willa Ancey
Rappahannock Couty
Virginia
William Stephenson
Kenilworth
Stephensons
Frederick County
Rappahannock County
John Stephenson
Winchester
Henry Stephenson
Two Hidden Letters Found At Mailbox
After nearly two months Mr. W. H. Baker mailed an order and check from his North Main street shop. He later discovered his letter along with two others concealed above the mailbox aperture due to the letters slipping past the slide.
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W. H. Baker
North Main Street
Sumption
Mr. Baker
Grove and Forsyth Engagement Announced
The engagement of Miss Anna Clark Forsyth of Howard County Maryland to Mr James Harry Grove of Frederick Maryland has been announced The groom is the son of Hon M J Grove owner of the Grove Lime Company The wedding is planned for early June.
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Anna Clark Forsyth
A. P. Forsyth
Howard County
Maryland
James Harry Grove
Frederick
Mr. Grove
M. J. Grove
The
Grove Lime Company
Walter Violet Visits Relatives in Royville Md
Mr. Walter Violet is visiting relatives in Royville Maryland, as reported in local society notices.
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Walter Violet
Royville, Md
Baltimore and Ohio officials visit Winchester on special train
prominent Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officers and their escorts toured Winchester on a semi annual inspection trip. The visit included inspections of yards and buildings and praise for the Valley Division’s growth and a proposed Board of Trade. The party planned to travel to Lexington and return to Baltimore the next day.
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Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Geo. H. Campbell
D. A. Williard
J. E. Griener
J. N. Barr
F. C. Batchelder
Fitzgerald
Prince
Valley Division
Messrs
Williard
Campbell
Barr
Board of Trade
Lexington
Baltimore
Bad Boys Sentenced for Giving Fire Alarm
Wesley Markell and Ernest Magalis, two Winchester youths about ages twelve and eleven, were sentenced to jail indefinitely with a ten dollar fine each for giving a false fire alarm. They had multiple failed attempts to trigger the alarm and had caused fear in the jail cell.
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Wesley
Markell
Ernest Magalis
Winchester
Magal
Misses Conner and Boxwell Entertain Friends
Misses Ada Conner and Mossie Boxwell hosted a party at Miss Conner's East Water street home last night. Guests enjoyed crokinole and other games with delightful refreshments served during the evening.
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Ada Conner
Mossie Boxwell
Miss Conner
East Water Street
Rebekah Degree Members to Meet Tonight
The Rebekah Degree members are called to meet at their hall tonight at 8 30 o clock for business of importance by order of J P Happox N G
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Rebekah Degree
J. P. Happox
N. G
James L Redmon Succumbs At Last
James Louis Redmon a leading Worcester citizen died at 5 30 PM at his home 166 North Main Street after eleven days of pneumonia efforts to prolong life included oxygen and nitrate amyl His death follows a lengthy vigil by anxious friends with funeral services set for Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South tomorrow afternoon at four o clock
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James Louis Redman
Winchester
North Main Street
Star
Redman
P. W. Boyd
W. A. Bell
Mr. Redman
Boyd
Sarah Zane Bell
Community ii
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Dr C W Sydnor Dies In Marlboro Virginia
Dr C W Sydnor longtime Lower Shenandoah Valley physician died at Marlboro in his 69th year after a paralytic stroke. He served in the Confederate medical department and practiced in Strasburg and Martinsburg. Survived by widow and several children including Dr Sydnor of Chesterfield and Mrs Lee of Buena Vista. Funeral from Marlboro Presbyterian Church with interment in Mount Hebron Winchester.
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C. W. Sydnor
Lower
Shenandoah Valley
Sydnor
Marlboro
S. J. Jamison
Presbyterian Church
L. L. Smith
Strasburg
Mount Hebron
Winchester
Frederick County
Old Winchester Medical College
Stonewall
Stover Camp
Confederate Veterans of
Anniversary of Winchester Hail Storm of 1896
The piece recalls the May 12 1896 Great Hail Storm at Winchester starting around 3 pm with a funnel green cloud and walnutsized hail. The town faced flooding uprooted trees broken glass and unroofed houses while gardens were ruined. The storm was confined to the town within a mile radius.
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Winchester
Popular Contest Draws Near End in Winchester and Frederick County
The Star Times contest for the most popular young lady in Winchester and Frederick County nears its close. City Sergeant Redman’s death casts gloom as his daughter is a candidate and friends slow their votes. By noon 846 votes had been cast with the outcome soon to be announced.
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Star-Times
Winchester
Frederick County
Redman
Farmer Injured After Horse Kick Near Capon Bridge
David Whitacre a farmer near Capon Bridge was badly injured yesterday when kicked by a horse. He received medical care and stable condition was reported. Local authorities reviewed the incident and urged caution around working horses on farms.
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David Whitacre
Capon Bridge
Shenandoah Valley Academy Juniors defeat Cheapsides 27 to 21
The Shenandoah Valley Academy Juniors and the Cheapsides of Winchester played a seven inning baseball game yesterday. The Juniors built a 27 to 21 victory aided by Miller and Wingfield on the mound and by Deane and Stephenson on the Juniors side. The Juniors were larger in size and celebrated a late win.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Cheapsides
Winchester
Miller
Wingfield
Deane
Stephenson
Sermon on Citizenship at Grace Lutheran Church
Reverend W. L. Seabrook will preach on Our Davy to Our City at Grace Lutheran Church tomorrow morning. The message centers on I am a citizen of no mean city, aligning with the City Hall cornerstone laying and Winchester’s new era. Joshua N. Crebs of Kerns town visited today.
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Grace Lutheran Church
W. L. Seabrook
Davy
Paul
Winchester
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Court House Hall
Speaker
James L. Redmon
Rappahannock
Misses Conner
Boxwell
James L.redmon
DR. Sydnor
Marlboro, VA
Miss Redman
Louise Redman
Julia Jenkins
Fanny Gray Orem
Nellie Henry
Alma Lewis
Cora Hillyard
Busle Stover
Virgie O'Neal
Florence Grim Beeen
Nellie Herring
Carrie Lowery
Lela Dame
Georgie
Ac Lula Cooper
Vernie Ritteree
Grace Cooper
I Mamie Fries
Edith Dinges
Lula McKee
Joshua N. Crebs
Kernstown
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