College Boys as Finished Orators Medal Awarded
Abner Ferguson won the medal at the Sigma Rho Delta Society final at Shenandoah Valley Academy Auditorium. Five hundred friends filled the hall as declamations and debates drew hearty, spontaneous applause. Judges faced difficulty selecting a winner amid clever bits and feminine cheers. The Junior Orchestra provided music. speakers included Kail P. Kidder, James T. Reardon, and Edmund Terrill with a canal isthmus debate to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Rho Delta Society
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Glen Club
Hugh Russell
Courtney C Buck
Buck
Robert Conrad
Kail P. Kidder
Arkansas
Marc Anthony
Cesar
James T. Reardon
Edmund Terrill
Kentucky
Isthmus
North
South America
Theefizmasiye
Hunter Mort Severely Injured at Work Near Kernstown
Hunter Mort, a Kernstown resident, received a deep penetrating injury to his left calf while hauling posts near the Pughtown pike. While sitting on the wagon, a wooden splinter pierced his leg. Dr. W. S. Love treated him and Mort later walked on crutches into town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Mort
Kernstown
Mr. Mort
Pughtown Pike
Fair Grounds
Frank Graves
W. S. Love
Aged Singer Honored at General Conference
At the United Brethren General Conference in Frederick Maryland Bishop Castle invited Rev J W Howe of the Virginia Conference to sing Lead Me On as a solo He is over seventy and once known as the sweet singer of the Virginia Conference His performance drew loud applause and he is the father of Mrs J R Edmonds formerly of this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Howe
United Brethren General Conference
Frederick
Castle
Virginia
Howe
J. R. Edmonds
Flourishing Red Men Grand Council Annual Report
The Grand Chief of Records reports five new fires and two charters surrendered in the past year. Calumet Tribe 87 merged with Wyandotte Tribe 42, leaving 48 tribes and 4,322 members. Treasury stood at 24,052.34 in bills, receipts 35,135.16, total 50,187.50. Disbursements for sick benefits, funerals, widows, orphans amounted to 33,513.10, with a on-hand balance of 25,674.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Council
Calumet
Young Ladies Tie for Oratory Medal in Shenandoah Contest
Thursday night seven Somerset YWCTU members from Shenandoah Normal College at Reliance Va entered a silver medal oratory contest. Judges Miss Effie Hammack Rev Dr A M Kackley and Dr Stickley could not decide. a tie was declared between Miss Eda Winsburrow and Miss Dora Arrington. Medals were presented by Mr M F Emmett of Shenandoah Normal College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Y. W. C. T. U
Shenandoah Normal College
Reliance
Effie Hammack
A. M. Kackley
Middletown
Stickley
Stephens City
Eda Winsburrow
Dora Arrington
M. F. Emmett
Episcopal Council Adjourns Chooses Fredericksburg for Next Meeting
The Episcopal Council of Virginia meeting in Alexandria Virginia has adjourned and selected Fredericksburg as the next meeting location.
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Episcopal Council of Virginia
Alexandria
Fredericksburg
Mr Joseph Wright Ships Fine Horse to Baltimore
Mr Wright shipped a fine horse to Baltimore last night. The delivery involved a valued animal likely selected for sale or display in the city, with the transaction noted in local trade records.
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Joseph Wright
Baltimore
Mystery Iron Chest At Shenandoah Valley Bank Stirs Town
Bank in Shenandoah Valley faces a flood of inquiries after rediscovered iron chest story. Roanoke claim links to Lord Fairfax and Felix Roberts spur heirs, lawsuits, and demands for custody. Officials report mail volume blocking routine business, consider staffing response.
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The
Star
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Roanoke
Lord Fairfax
Felix Roberts
Pennsylvania Historical Society
Winchester
Circuit Clerk Delays Move to New City Hall Room
Judge Harrison explains the move requires County Board of Supervisors authorization and the Frederick Plaza issue may delay Circuit Clerk Gold until a future date.
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City Hall
Harrison
County Board of Supervisors
Frederick Plaza
Gold
Special Term Circuit Court Session Set by Judge Harrison
Judge Thos. W. Harrison will hold a special term of the Circuit Court beginning June 3 to hear chancery suits. The session is expected to last under one week as he leaves June 11 for Richmond to attend the Constitutional Convention as a delegate from Winchester and Frederick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. W. Harrison
Harrison
Richmond
Winchester
Frederick County
Mrs. Lyman Gage Dies in Washington
Mrs. Lyman J. Gage widow of the Treasury Secretary died in Washington after a nine week illness. The funeral arrangements were not announced.
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Lyman Gage
Lyman J. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Hopewell Weather Dampens Hopewell Gathering
The forecast for Hopewell predicts clouds and showers with possible clearing tomorrow. Rain today dampens crowds at the annual meeting site though the Society of Friends will proceed with their program. Many Quaker members from Alexandria and London counties are attending, shaping the event’s interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Society of Friends
Alexandria
London
A Chicken Fight On Winchester Main Street Ends in Death
A cock fight on Winchester's Main Street drew a crowd yesterday afternoon. A white game cock escaped, fought a black Minorca, and was later paired again at six this morning when a bull dog seized the Minorca and killed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Winchester
Seabright
Winchester WCTU Temperance Rally at M E Church
Monday evening May 20 the Winchester W C T U Sunday School Department will hold its annual Temperance Rally at 8 pm in Market Street M E Church. The program features juvenile talent with music recitations and dialogues. Public invited. Mrs. Arthur Leare, President.
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Market St. M. E
Department of
Winchester
Arthur Leare
Senior Member Returns from Philadelphia and Atlantic City
Mr. Edw. Cooper senior member of Cooper Brothers wholesale firm has returned from Philadelphia and Atlantic City in improved health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edw. Cooper
Cooper Brothers
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Public School Graduation Set for Semi Public Exercises
John Kerr Public Schools will hold about twenty two graduates next month eleven girls and eleven boys with semi public exercises. Officials say the schools rank among the state’s foremost institutions and anticipate possible future public commencements at The Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr Public Schools
Winchester
Would Fight for Her Flowers in Winchester Feud
A colored woman who tended a flower strip near Valley avenue faced a potential altercation with a neighbor after several blooms were picked. Mrs Sager was suspected but cleared by Mrs Luther Steele. The owner remains keen to confront the thief who took her prized blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Cross Street
Valley Avenue
A. J. Sager
Luther Steele
Mrs. Sager
Comic Opera Wang for Auditorium this June
Messrs Atwell and Worthington secure the famous comic opera Wang for the Auditorium on June 5 and 6. A cast of 50 will present after completing a three week engagement at Ford's Grand Opera House in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Atwell & Worthington
Wang
Ford
Grand Opera House
Baltimore
Wheelmen's Mishap Near Post Office Crossing
Mr. Harry Funk and Mr. Wm. Woore rode a single bicycle last night with Mr. Woore standing on the step. They hit a hollow space near the crossing causing a smash up. The wheel broke and both were thrown into a heap but suffered no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Funk
Wm. Woore
Mr. Woore
Keller & Co Buys 160 Acre Farm Near Middletown
J H Keller and Co of Middletown purchase E B Ridings farm near Middletown for 12 dollars per acre totaling 1929 dollars per farm. Auctioneer E L Hodgson conducted the sale. Keller and Co also operate a barrel factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Keller & Co
Middletown
E. B. Ridings
E. L. Hodgson
Death of Mrs Chrystie's Aunt in New York
Telegram from New York announces the death of Mrs T L Chrystie today. She was an aunt of Mrs J Clifton Wheat of Winchester and was well known in this community.
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New York
T. L. Chrystie
Winchester Dem primaries show broad apathy in governor race
In Winchester last night the Democrats held ward primaries to select delegates to a delegated convention for choosing Norfolk convention delegates to nominate a governor candidate. Few voters showed, with many holding offices or committee roles. Montague supporters held sway despite opposition tacit assent, and the four wards produced twelve delegates and twelve alternates, all instructed to back Montague. The convention meets Monday at 8 pm to pick six delegates for the Norfolk event on August 14. representation is based on Democratic votes from 1900 and INV totals for Bryan.
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Winchester
Norfolk
Montague
A. J. Montague
Bryan
Frederick County
Friendship Cornet Band Concert at Reuss City Hall
The Friendship Cornet Band will present a first class musical concert on Thursday evening May 30 1901 at the Auditorium in the Reuss City Hall. The Edison Concert Phonograph with over 200 dollars worth of its latest records will be featured along with band selections to raise funds for music racks and music. Committeer.
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Reuss City Hall
Friendship Cornet Band
Edison
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Sigma Rho Delta Fraternity
Abner Ferguson
Circuit Court
Temperance
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