Brief Daily Mentions From the Valley and Beyond
Dr Daniel Janney visits town. two prisoners escape in Alexandria. Confederate Memorial Day observed in Lexington. United Commercial Travelers hold annual session in Richmond. Mrs Margaret Edmondson of Danville Pa stays at Hotel Evans. Mr Arthur Anderson returns from Virginia trip. Rev DH Rhodes arrives from Saumsyville to preach at Ebenezer. Isaac Wilson of Canada will attend Hopewell meeting. Joshua Zirkle of Luray and Nettie C Payne of Fauquier wed last Tuesday. Mrs M P Lewis returns to Baltimore after visit. Frederick City Mayor bans leafing on street corners Sunday nights. Charles M Roush residence near Martinsburg damaged by fire. Mrs T H Savage leaves for Wilmington to visit son FJ Beck. M M Lynch reappointed Superintendent of Public Schools. spring cleaning on Reuss Ave. David Baker family from Frederick County visits sister near town. Shephandoh Valley.
Mrs Gibson Receives High Honor in New York Assignment
Mrs. Gibson widow of ex senator Charles H. Gibson of Maryland is placed in charge of Fiske Hall and Barnard College and adjunct of Columbus University in New York City. Barnard College in Manhattan with acting dean Seth Low has 43 instructors and about 325 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Charles H. Gibson
Maryland
New York
Wm. P. McGuire
Fiske Hall
Barnard College
Columbus University
New York City
Manhattan
Seth Low
Resigns His Pastorate in Galilee Church
Rev J D Hamaker of Strasburg resigns the Christian Church at Galilee effective August 1 to devote his time to Woodstock and Mt Jackson churches. Dr S K Cox, formerly Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South pastor, will serve Basic City Methodist Church Sundays while continuing Christian Advocate duties, residing in Harrisonburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Hamaker
Strasburg
Christian Church
Galilee
Mementoes From Passion Play Autographed Photos
Mr. Harry R. Kern received photographs from Oberammergau showing principal characters in the Passion Play. He saw the show last year, met the participants, and each performer signed the photos with autographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Kern
Obermmeagan
San Francisco Dispatches Note Mrs Mc Improvement
Late dispatches from San Francisco record a marked improvement in the condition of Mrs. Mc with doctors expressing cautious optimism about her recovery and her declining symptoms in recent reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Democrats Name Delegates in City Ward Caucuses
City Democrats last night elected delegates and alternates by ward. First ward delegates were E G Hollis Jas M Haymaker Jac G Graber with alternates John Lanis Adam Forney Clayton W Hollis. Second ward delegates J E Correll Wm H Baker R W Haymaker with alternates H L Wood Howard pbhockey R M Ward. Third ward delegates L C Janney Henry Deshi R M Henry with alternates Hugh Striker Joseph Lup ton W T Barr. Fourth ward delegates G H Kinzel T M Barr L N Barton with alternates R G Williame D H Bragonmier Dr H H McGuire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Friendship Engine House
E.G. Hollis
Jas. M. Haymaker
Jac. G. Graber
John Lanis
Adam Forney
Clayton W. Hollis
J. E. Correll
Wm. H. Baker
R. W. Haymaker
Charley Rouss Company to Attend Fire Company Ball
Charley Rouss Company and band will meet at their ball next Tuesday evening at 7 30 for a full uniform gathering to stretch the Old Time Concert of the Rouss Hock ard Liedsr Company at Tae Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss
Rouss
Tae Auditorium
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Idea Gathers Support
The Mary Custis Lee Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy calls for public funds to purchase the Stonewall Jackson residence in Lexington to establish a hospital named Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Custis Lee
Lexington
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
College Boys as Orators Debating Event Closes
The event showcased young debaters who built on studied logic with clear forceful arguments. Mr Ferguson drew praised oratorical ease and flawless diction earning enthusiastic applause. Judges Homee Boyd Jr Steck Williams Larrick Kern were split on the declamation medal. Kidder Terrell each received medals while Ferguson won the debater prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dabaters
Ferguson
Messrs. Homee Boyd, Jr
John M. Steck
R Giay Williams
H.S. Larrick
Harry R. Kern
Kidder
Terrell
M. Ferguson
Miss Pearl Jeffries to Wed George Warner Miller
Mrs. Jennie Jeffries of Irvington Indiana announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Pearl Jeffries to Mr. George Warner Miller. The ceremony will be at 5351 University Avenue Irvington Indianapolis Wednesday May 22 at 8 30 PM. Miss Jeffries taught at Fairfax College in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Jeffries
Irvington
Indiana
Miss Pearl Jeffries
George Warner Miller
University Avenue
Indianapolis
Miss Jeffries
Winchester
Fairfax College
Former Editor Hott Seeks Home After Conference Visit
Rev J E Hott former editor of the Winchester Leader and presiding elder of the United Brethren Radical Branch attended the General Conference in Chambersburg Pa and spent the morning in Winchester on his way home He displayed a cane with a spring loaded revolver hidden near the top of the shaft as a surprising feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hott
Augusta
United Brethren Church
Chambersburg
Winchester
Annie Huff Dies Near Brucetown
Mrs. Annie Huff aged 51 died suddenly at her son Earnest Huff’s home near Brucetown last night from heart failure. The funeral will be held at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning from the Brucetown Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Huff
Earnest Huff
Brucetown
Lake View men visit town to discuss mill business
Messrs. J. D. Wright and Wm. Swimley of Lake View were in town this morning. Wright operates the grist mill at that locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. D. Wright
Wm. Swimley
Lake View
Mr. Wright
Mutual Protection Benefit for Martinsburg Mills Employer
The Crawford Mutual Benefit Association of Martinsburg serves the Crawford Woolen Mills and related industries with 185 members. In the just ended fiscal year, $55 was paid in and $49.50 was paid out in sick and death benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Mutual Benefit Association of
Martinsburg
Crawford Woolen Mills
Associated Industries
Old Time Concert Tickets For Rouss Hook and Ladder
The committee of Rouss Hook and Ladder Company asks fire company captains to buy advance tickets for the Old Time Concert at The Auditorium on Tuesday night May 21 to avoid box office rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Weather forecast for Virginia weekend showers
The United States Weather Bureau issues a forecast for Virginia. Tonight brings cloudy weather and showers. Sunday will be clear as the skies open to clearing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Virginia
Reverend Funkhouser speaks at General Conference
Reverend A. P. Funkhouser of Harrisonburg, a Virginia Conference delegate, addressed the United Brethren General Conference in Frederick City on Thursday afternoon. He argued for lowering the price of the publication The Childrens' Friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Funkhouser
Harrisonburg
United Brethren General Conference
Frederick City
Virginia
Capt Faulkner Home Returns from Philippine Islands
Capt. W. S. Faulkner of Lynchburg, nephew of S. H. and O. J. Faulkner, has returned from the Philippine Islands where he served with the Twenty ninth Regiment U. S. Volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S Faulkner
Lynchburg
Messrs
S. H. and
O. J. Faulkner
Philippine Islands
Faulkner
Twenty Ninth Regiment
U.S. Volunteers
Episcopal Female Institute Girls Visit Jordans Springs
The annual outing of the Episcopal Female Institute is noted. At four this afternoon the remains of the late Edw Young were buried in Stonewall Cemetery with Ashby Camp escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Episcopal Female Institute
Jordans Springs
Edw. Young
Stonewall
Ashby
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Daniel Janney
Alexandria
United Commercial Travellers
Richmond
Margaret Edmondson
Danville, Pa
Hotel Evans
Arthur Anderson
D.H. Rhodes
Saumsyville
Ebenezer
Isaac Wilson
Canada
Hopewell
Joshua Zirkle
Luray
Nettie C. Payne
Fauquier
M. P. Lewis
Baltimore
Charles M. Roush
T. H. Savage
Savage
National Cemetery
Wilmington
Delaware
F. J. Beck
M. M. Lynch
Reuss Avenue
David Baker
Frederick County
Casper Loyd
Shepandoah Valley
Ath
Horsey and Atwell
Charley Rouss Co
Stonewall Jackson
Leader
Government Weather Report
Capt
Faulkner Home
Washington Street
Lewis Bush
Sherwin Williams
GEO. E. Bushnell & CO
Winchester Gas & Electric Light Company
Ae Ry
Said
E. B. Russell
North Main Street
City
TuHos
Keating
North Main St
Circuit Court
E. Bolling Byrd
Mary C. Light
Court House
Gainesboro
Mary O. Adams
Daniel M. Adams
KE. Byrd
RE. Holmes BO Yd
Phil. H. Gold
R. E. Byrd
Thomas Keating
Agt
FDR
Cumberland Beer
Braddock
Barwell
Casterland Brewing Com
Agtt
N. Charee
E. Bruce Capper
W.weter
Jewsrler & Optician
Miller Supply Co
Oxford
B. Huntsberry
Main St
Errand
A. Lyons
Taylor
Hansbrough & Carter Bldg
Wain Street
Front Royal Road
Double Tollgate
Fred Teeery
W Jones
France
Shenandoah House
Woodstock
Charleston
EL. D. Fuller
Horsey & Atwell’s
Bath
Arior
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