Narrow Escape From Flood Urges Faithful Horse
Whitacre Virginia May 15 A traveling salesman for Carr Owens Co recounted a dramatic rescue after crossing Sleepy Creek in a swollen muddy ford. Unable to swim he clung to his horse as the buggy sank and floated away, the horse and rider being swept downstream for about a mile before safety. Damaged buggy wheels and at least 150 dollars loss accompanied a shattered nervous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitacre
Bennington
Carr, Owens & Co
Baltimore
Morgan County
W.va
Sleepy Creek
Berkeley Springs
Peere
Entertainment for Mrs Dr Shull Honored Guest List
On May 15 Mrs D C Funkhouser hosted an entertainment in honor of Mrs Dr Shull of Hugo Oklahoma. Guests included Mrs B F Long Mrs Dr Gherry Mrs H N Claggett of Marlboro Mrs Dr Clagett of Winchester Mrs Dr Shull and Misses Lena Lela and Maude Brumback Mrs J W Richard and son Wyatt and Mrs Laura Funkhouser.
Mass Meeting of Citizens on May 15 in Courthouse Hall
A mass meeting will be held in the Courthouse hall Friday evening May 15 at 8 o clock. Nominations of candidates aligned with the majority view from the local option election will be considered. The matter is important and attendance is urged.
Partnership Formed In East Piccadilly Building Lease
Messrs Ross M Swimley and F E Swimley have leased the Eichelberger building on East Piccadilly street, formerly occupied by L E Rice, and are preparing to engage in business on an extensive scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross M. Swimley
F. E. Swimley
Eichelberger
East Piccadilly Street
L. E. Rice
Porrent Suitable Fiat North Main Henry Baetjer
Fragmentary item notes a Fiat-related matter at North Main involving Henry Baetjer with Tuesday and Friday references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porrent
Fiat
Henry Baetjer
Tues&Gri-ip
Epworth League Convention Set for Market Street Church
The twentieth annual Frederick District Epworth League convention will meet at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church on Wednesday June 19 for two days. Delegates from Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania are expected along with presiding elders and several ministers. Francis Asbury Kern will give the welcome address. A social event is planned with proceeds aiding church remodeling efforts. The district convention last met in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick District
Epworth League
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Lee Ome. Bender
Martinsboro
W. Va
District League
Francis Asbury Kern
Winchester Bar
Market Street Church League
Miss Laura Jenkins Is Buried Today
Laura B Jenkins 44 years 8 months 6 days died Cedar Creek and was buried today at Walnut Springs Church. Funeral conducted by Rev J D Hamaker. She leaves three brothers Abraham Jenkins Wardensville W Va John Jenkins Cumberland Md and Green Jenkins Cedar Creek Va. Her remains were moved by Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road with nephew Charles Huff and family meeting the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura B. Jenkins
Cedar Creek
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Charles Huff
Middletown
Wialnut Springs
J. D. Hamaker
Abraham Jenkins
Wardensville
W. Va
John Jenkins
Cumberland, Md
Green Jenkins
Cedar Creek, Va
Quaint Holland Shown By Howe
Lyman H. Howe returned to the Auditorium with a program largely of Quaint Holland scenes. The display included fast paced automobile races and dramatic rescues such as a drowning girl saved by horse and dog. The "Black Beauty" scene drew strong applause for its lifelike depiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman H. Howe
Holland
Weather Governs Baseball Game and Rink Session
If weather is good on Saturday the 16th the baseball game can be played and there will be no afternoon session at the new rink at Stewart and Wolf Streets. If it rains the regular session will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor. Stewart
Wolf Sts
Leap Year Skate Night at Market Street Rink
Public skating event runs from evening until 8 30 then 20 minute leap year skating followed by alternating odd and even sessions to give all participants a chance to skate at the Market Street Rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market St
Contesting Delegates Named for Republican National Convention
The Seventh District Republican meeting at Hotel Evans in Harrisonburg elected delegates opposed to the Luray district plan. Col. R. B. Murphy and Charles Hammer named delegates. G. P. Innes and Frederick Newman as alternates. Voting included Warren and Rockingham counties amid districtwide representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ube
Luray
Rockingham County
Mir
Charles A. Hammer
Marxigenburg
Chicago
Virginia
Sta
Hammer
Harrisonbure
Winchester
Old Dominion
Hotel Evans
J. S. Fravel
Harrisonburg
Madison
Frederick
C. M. Gibbens
John Acker
Gibbens
Kern
Col
R. B. Murphy
Warren County
Charles Hammer
G. P. Innes
A.fbemarle Counts
Frederick Newman
B. H. Gruger
Bill Kay Sold to Des Moines Western League
Joe Cantillion reports from Minneapolis that King Bill Kay, formerly with the Nationals and later Washington, has been sold to Des Moines in the Western League. Kay, noted for batting prowess with a .883 average in the prior season, had poor fielding and base running. after moves to Galveston and Minneapolis, he failed to regain majors form and was sold to Des Moines when John F. Higgins placed the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cantillion
Minneapolis
King Bill’ Kay
Nationals
Des Moines
Washington Herald
Kay I
Washington
Martinsburg
W. Va
Kay
Galveston
Joohn F. Higgins
Weather Outlook for Virginia Cloudy Sky and Rain Risks
Virginia forecast shows cloudy conditions tonight with chances of rain and cooler readings in the southeast. Saturday may bring partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Reverend James R. Graham Returns From Visit
Rev. Rev. Dr. James R. Graham has returned from a pleasant visit to his son in Lexington Virginia. Buy your bran and middlings at Hook's Mill ar 16-1p-6f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Graham
Lexington
Hook's Mill
Mrs. Sarah Gold Laid To Rest in Berryville
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Barnett Gold wife of former State Senator Thomas D. Gold was held at the Baptist Church Berryville Virginia on Thursday at 4 p.m. Rev Julian Proaddus officiated The service drew a large crowd and pallbearers included E D Hardesty Thomas Shepherd Doral Jones A Moore IT of Frank Holliday and Claude Helvestine Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Sarah Barnett Gold
Thomas D. Gold
Baptist Church
Julian Proaddus
E. D. Hardesty
Thomas Shepherd
Doral Jones
A. Moore
Frank Ho
Colored Cemetery Sold to Winchester Men for $500
A deed admitted to record transfers ownership of a southern Winchester colored cemetery to Frank Martin and William Huff. The two developers plan improvements and upkeep. The $500 sale preserved a Orrick family plot and another for needy colored residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank FE. Martin
William Lawrence Huff
Winchester
Mary K. Mitchell
Robert K. Mitchell
Robert Orrick
Southwark Street
Wallop Pike
Wi J. Whitlock
Orrick
Mitchells
Messrs
Martin and Huff
Bryarly and Bodow Engagement for Roanoke June Wedding
Mrs. Agnes Bodow of Roanoke announces the engagement of her daughter Eddie Sue Bodow to Rowhand T. Bryarly of Winchester. The wedding is set for June 26 at St John’s Protestant Episcopal Church in Roanoke. Bryarly is with Bryarly Brothers Insurance and a popular local businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes M. Bodow
Roanoke, Va
Eddie Sue Bodow
Rowhand T. Bryarly
Winchester
St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church
Roanoke
Roanoke Evening World
Bodouw
Johannes Charles Bodow
Notions on Sale at Messrs. Jones and Jolliffe
There are desirable items on sale including Combs Bruches Cuff and Collar Buttons Stick Pins Corsets Ladies and Children's Hose. The articles are grand value and offer nice savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Jones & Jolliffe’s
Rink Announces New Prices and Free Admission for Ladies
The Queensland rink sets new rates with ladies admitted free at all sessions. Skates cost 10 cents while men pay 10 cents and skates are free for them. A rumor of a near-term closure is denied.
Notice Cancels Afternoon Sessions at Market St Rink
Beginning tomorrow, afternoon sessions at Reservoir Park markets and the rink will be canceled on game days. The change applies to 1 p.m. sessions and affects planned activities at Market St. Rink and nearby facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reservoir Park
Market
St. Rink
THE NEW RINK AT STEWART AND WOLF STS
The New Rink offers free morning and afternoon sessions for ladies and gentlemen with no admittance charge. Skates are 10 cents per session, private skates kept free of charge. Also notes a new store in the Eichelberger building at 117 Piccadilly Street selling a complete line of furniture, musical instruments, buggies, harness, machinery, and more at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart and Wolf Sts
Eichelberger
Piccadilly Street
L. Ev Rice
Weatherholtz and Hockman Trials Dominate Shenandoah Court
In Shenandoah County Circuit Court at Woodstock Judge T W Harleton presided over trials of W A Hockman and Werner Weatherholtz. Hockman faced desertion charges with a $10 monthly support bond ordered. Weatherholtz stood trial for felonious assault after a confrontation at Lib erty Church near Quicksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hockman
Lebanon Church
Shenandoah County
W Stock
T. W. Harelton
Winchester
Lail
Commonwealth
Rush Williamson
F. 8. Tavenner
Hockman
M. E. Stickley
M. L. Walton
Harrison
Jasth
Meekey
Bowman
Weatherholtz
Werner Weatherholtz
Quicksburg
Slifford D. Estep
Estep
Liberty Church
Weatherholm
Page
Sale of G Room House Parsonage at Stephen City
Public notice for the sale of the U B Parsonage in Stephen City at 10 a.m. on a May date with bargain terms and zero price listed. Auction details are incomplete in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Parsonage
Stephen City
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Salesman Bemmington
Mas
Dr. Shull
Laura Jenkins
Howe
Seventh Congressional District
MR. Charles Hammer
Bill Kay
Sarah Gold
Mr. Bryarly
Miss Bodow
Qld
Court
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