Martin Mystery is Cleared Up in Martinsburg Tale
Snyder Martin, once of Winchester and now married to Bertie Bowers, says he heard from the Connellsville incident that claimed his brother and sister were killed after a cliff fall. He explains a mistaken report tied to a man named A. S. Martin of Martinsburg and a bank connection, saying the papers will correct the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder Martin
Martinsburg
Winchester
Bertie Bowers
Martin
Connellsville
A. S. Martin
John Street
New Haven
Slater
Johnson
Munson
Noted Educator to Preach at Valley Female College Service
Dr Geo Edward Reid president of Dickinson College Carlisle Pa will preach the Valley Female College baccalaureate sermon Sunday morning June 9 at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Reid is a distinguished divine and educator and the selection aligns with Rev Dr John P Hyde president of Valley Female College to secure the best talent for these sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Edward Reid
Dickinson College
Carlise
Valley Female College
Braddock Steel Methodist Episcopal Church South
Reid
Jno. P. Hyde
Depraved Piccaninny Causes Local Outcry
Mrs. F. W. Quantz of South Main Street brought a seven year old colored boy to Justice Bragonier claiming he entered her home and stole items. A search found nothing. later she said the child stole two silver dollars. No action was taken. This case implicates a juvenile accused of crime and a call for reformatory placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Quantz
South Main Street
Justice Bragonier
Ascension Day Services Held At Sacred Heart Church
Special services were led by Rev. W. A. McKeefry at Sacred Heart Church at eight this morning. Ascension Day, a major festival in Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches, commemorates Christ's ascension into Heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McKeefry
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Christ
Heaven
May Term of Corporation Court Convenes Monday
The May term of the Corporation Court will convene Monday with little business on the docket. The term may adjourn in time for Clerk R L Gray to travel to Memphis Saturday for the U C V meeting camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Glerk R. L. Gray
Satpelese
Memphis
U.C. V
Nominations Delay as Officials Face Candidacy Scrutiny
The State Board of education met but again deferred appointing 118 city and county school superintendents. Attorney General Montague fears the effect on his gubernatorial bid, while critics blame dilatory tactics. Appointments may occur next Tuesday, though further delay seems likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Washington Post
State Board of Education
Montague
Graham kin attend Fannie Bland Graham funeral
Mrs Fannie Bland Graham's funeral drew attendees including Misses Helen and Frances Graham of New York, sisters to Dr James R. K. Graham, and Reverend Ashlin White of Girardstown West Virginia who were among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen and
Frances Graham
New York
James RK. Graham
Fannie Bland Graham
Ashlin White
Gerardstown
W. Va
Cumberland Valley Railroad Sets Schedule Change Likely Minor
The Cumberland Valley Railroad will implement a new timetable Monday May 27 with no overall time changes for trains on this division. The possible exception is the Winchester to 6 50 p m departure which may be delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Winchester
Charley Rouss Company to Attend Old Time Concert
Charley Rouss Fire Company and band meet next Tuesday at 7:30 in full uniform to attend the Old Time Concert of the Rous Hook and Lieder Company at The Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss
Rous Hook and Lieder Company
Stuffed Deer and Live Dog on Main Street Display
J R Doran displays a stuffed deer in the northern show window at his North Main Street business. Yesterday he received an English bulldog from Harper's Ferry, though the bulldog itself was not stuffed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Doran
North Main Street
Harper’s Ferry
Injured Worker Nearly Loses Three Fingers At Saw
J C Ramey of Gap Run narrowly escaped losing three fingers while sawing wood on airp saw yesterday. Dr J W Boyd from this city provided the needed surgical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Ramey
Gap Run
J. W Boyd
Lynch Reappointed as Winchester Frederick Superintendent
The reappointment of Hon. M. M. Lynch as Superintendent of the Public Schools of Winchester and Frederick County has been announced.
Mrs McKinley Nearing Death in San Francisco
Mrs. McKinley lies gravely ill in San Francisco during the presidential tour with President McKinley. Reports say her death is momentarily expected and a critical condition is reported as the tour continues.
Returns From Scotland
Mr. Clarke Maxwell, who has been visiting his mother at Castle Douglas Scotland, is expected to-day in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Maxwell
Castle Douglas
Scotland
Winchester
Peirce Daughter Weds Walter J King in Baltimore
Miss Julia Conrad Peirce, daughter of Mrs Jennie B Peirce and the late Dr George H Peirce of Winchester, wed Walter J King of Baltimore at the home of her sister Mrs Geo Malanee. The ceremony was by Rev Crnest Smith. They sail to Boston for their wedding trip and will reside at 748 Roland Ave Roland Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Conrad Peircs
Walter J King
Baltimore
Geo
Mal Anee
East Twenty Fifth Street
Crnest Smith
St. Michael and All Angels’ Protestant Episcopal Church
John A. Caldwell
Julia Conrad Mullanee
Jennie B. Peirce
George H. Peirce
Winchester, Va
King
Boston
Roland Avenue
Roland Park
Dr. Peirce
Winchester
Heller
North Main Street
Charlestown
W. Va
Stewards Meet of Frederick District Convenes in Cumberland
The Frederick district stewards of the Baltimore Conference met in Cumberland this week. They fixed the salary of Rev. Dr. W. J. McKenny as presiding elder. The district comprises thirty five charges including Market Street M. E. Church in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Baltimore
M. E. Church
Cumberland
W.J. McKenny
Market St. M. E. Church
Protracted Services Begin At Jubilee Church
Rev. D. S. Henkel, pastor of Dayton and Basic City Christian Churches, opened a two week series of protracted services last night at Jubilee Christian Church near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.S. Henkel
Dayton
Basic City Christian Churches
Jubilee _ Christian Church
Town
Local Notables Attend Funeral and Health News from Charlestown
Rev Dr and Mrs A C Hopkins attended the funeral of Mrs Fannie Bland Graham and returned to Charlestown. Miss Atkinson and Mrs Perry stay with Mrs Juliette McCaw and plan to return tonight. Joshua Dewar, a Shenandoah River farmer, is critically ill and related to James Dewar and the Luptons of North Market Street. Contractors Anderson and Grim build a five foot wall on Frederick plaza extending from the County Clerk's office to Water Street. Mrs Goff Miller and daughter Mary travelled to Washington to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hopkins
Fannie Bland Graham
Charlestown
Joshua Dewar
Shenandoah River
James Dewar
Lupton’s
North Market Street
Anderson and Grim
Frederick Plaza
County Clerk’s Office
Water Street
Fire crews endanger hoses as Wagner injured
While coupling hose at the fire this afternoon Letter Carrier William Wagner lacerated his hand painfully. Dr. P. W. Boyd dressed the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wagner
P. W. Boyd
Woolen Mill Officials Inspect Virginia Mills
Mr W H Crawford of Martinsburg West Virginia president of the Virginia Woolen Mills and Supt Thomas L Duyn inspected the mills today suggesting oversight and potential improvements for operations in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Crawford
Martinsburg
W. Va
Virginia Woolen Mills
Thos. L. Duyn
Market Report of Wholesale Produce Prices
Wholesale price list shows eggs at 10 104, butter print 15, butter roll unspecified, apples 15, potatoes 60, poultry including turkeys and old chickens 01, wheat 72, and corn shelled. Contains the market snapshot of produce and grain values.
Daughters of Rebecca to Meet and Electoral Board Session Planned
The Daughters of Rebecca set a meeting for 8 o clock tomorrow evening. The City Electoral Board plans a meeting tonight to review registration. Visitors: J M Bammesly and wife from Harrisonburg stayed at the Taylor House. Lucien Carr Sr of Massachusetts visits his son at Courtfield near town. D F Yost and two sons return from Willow Street Pennsylvania after visiting Mrs Jacob Yost. Capt T C Prince returns from the Valley where he inspected the Baltimore and Ohio line. H D Fuller has rendered notable services as councilman from the fourth ward, widely recognized for his ability and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien Carr, Sr
Massachusetts
Courtfield
Town
T. C. Prince
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
H. D. Fuller
Fourth Ward
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Charley Rouss Co
Lynch
Mrs. McKinley
Horsey and Atwell
Winchesterian Marines
Goff Miller
Miss Mary
Washinton
Tagpeda
Rebecca
The
City Electoral Board
J. M. Bammesly and
Harrisonburg
Taylor House
D F. Yost
Willow Street
Jacob Yost
Washington Street
Lewis Bush
GEO. E. Bushnell & CO
Winchester Gas & Electric Light Company
Crnate
James B. Russell
City
Thomas Keating
Agt
FDR
Cumberland Beer
Braddock
Barwell
Cumberland Brewing
E. Bruce Capper
Water St
Optician
Miller Supply Co
Oxford
C. E. Huntsberry
Main St
Errand
A. Lyons
Taylor
Hansbrough & Carter Bldg
Wain Street
Virginia
Front Royal Road
Donbie Tollgate
Fred Baker Pew
Jones’ Oreamery
Stallien
France
Shenandoah House
Woodstock
Charleston
Mars
EL. Dd. Fuller
Epee
Wook
Horsey & Atwell’s
Taggert
Bath
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