Democrats Put Up Their Candidates in City Primary
The Democratic primary nominating race for the city council produced key results in two wards. In First Ward William H. Baker led with 66 votes and George E Jenkins 67, while Second Ward saw incumbents Jones and Janney defeated. William T Barr led with 77 votes, Dr. H H McGuire 67, and Walter E Barr 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
W. H.-. Baker
J. H. Snyder
Geof E Jenkins
J. F. Ward
A. T. Jones
H. H. McGuire
L. C. Janney
William T. Barr
Walter E. Barr
William H. Baker
Snyder
Jenkins
Messrs. Jones
Janney
Hunter McGuire
W. E. Barr
Jones
Religious service at Red Bud United Brethren Church
A sacramental service is set at Red Bud United Brethren Church in his county at 10 50 Sunday morning. Rev S K Wine pastor will conduct the service.
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Red Bud
Trial set for May 24 in Winchester local option case
Judge Frank Christian will hear the contested local option election case at Winchester in the Lynchburg Corporation Court. The trial may span two to three days with oral testimony in City Hall. If the Anti-Saloon League wins, another local option election will be required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Christian
Corporation Court
Lynchburg
Swanson
Winchester
Christian
City Hall
Anti-Saloon League
Winchester to Open Season With Improved Diamond
Winchester management announces a renovated baseball ground with a roller compacted infield, new high board fence, gate and box office, and a surrounding paling fence for spectator safety. The summer season opens June Sixth Confederate Memorial Day with the first game scheduled that day.
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Winchester
Funeral for Jacob D. Kiger Set for Saturday
Funeral services for the late Jacob D. Kiger will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday from his home at 19 West Cecil Street with Rev. J. Horace Lacy of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dr. P. W. Boyd Sr., Dr. G. L. Miller, P. H. Gold, Russell Craig, McO. Sider, and C. Capper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
West Cecil Street
J. Horace Lacy
The
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
P. W. Boyd
G. L. Miller
Great Circus Arrives. Cumberland Valley Sold Tickets
Forty eight tickets sold this morning at the Cumberland Valley depot for the early train to Hagers town where Winchester is represented at Barnum and Bailey shows this afternoon and tonight. Many Winchester residents will take the 6 30 train this evening to Maryland to attend the shows. Mr and Mrs J M Kincheloe of Upperville Virginia are visiting Winchester for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley
Hagerstown
Winchester
Barnum & Bailey
Maryland
Death of Lewis W Washington reported from Nice France
The New York Tribune notes the death of Lewis William Washington in Nice on May 15 from a complications of diseases. Born in Baltimore, he lived in Pittsburg, led the Sheet Steel Company and later United States Steel. He married Ann Raymond Cox in London 1904, suffered tuberculosis, and died in Bournemouth before burial in Baltimore. He was kin to Dolly Madison and General Washington’s relations, and survived by his wife and brother William Lanier Washington. He belonged to the Calumet Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis William Washington
Berryville
Clarke County
Nice
France
The
New York Tribune
Washington
Baltimore
Pittsburg
James Barrell ‘Washington
Joseph B. Johnston
James Barrell Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Lewis Washington
Sheet Steel Company
American Sheet Steel Company
United States Steel Company
London
Ann Raymond Cox
John Washington Cox
William Lanier Washington
Dr. Tigert And Dr. Ward Bishops
Dr. John J. Tigert secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Church South was elected bishop on the first ballot. The Rev Seth Ward of Texas was elected bishop on the third ballot by 140 of 271 votes. Conference then adjourned for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Tigert
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Seth Ward
Texas
County Girl Will Wed Hampshire Man
A marriage license was issued today to D. S. Miller, 27, a farmer of Hampshire County, West Virginia, and Miss Bessie I. Keiter, 22, daughter of the late B. F. Keiter of Gainesboro. The couple plan to wed soon and reside in Hampshire County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Miller
Hampshire County
W. Va
Bessie I. Keiter
B. F. Keiter
Gainesboro
Alf Cline Article to Feature Shenandoah Cruising
The New York Field and Stream May issue announces a June feature by Alf T. Cline of Leesburg. Entitled Cruising the Shenandoah, the piece is by the Shenandoah Rod and Reel Club secretary, a Winchester native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Field and Stream Magazine
Boy Thompson Arrested In Bicycle Theft Case
A Berryville based arrest connects a numbered bicycle theft to a boy named Thompson. The stolen wheel, owned by Joseph Hodgson of E Capper’s jewelry shop, was found in Berryville and returned to Winchester authorities. Thompson, son of James Thompson, was brought to Winchester and jailed awaiting a magistrate hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Winchester
E. Capper
Berryville
Joseph Hodgson
Capper
McCarty
Brook Hodgson
City Hall
Wilson
Hodgson
James Thompson
Citizens Ticket Still in The Woods
As of this afternoon no action has been taken to file the so called citizens ticket with the city court. If filed it must be within twenty days after the June city council election. Winchester politicians plan a joint ticket of Democrats and Republicans to trap unalert Democrats. Loyal Democrats will vote for the party nominees from the recent primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
Winchester
Portrait Presented To Fitzhugh Lee by Confederate Veterans
Maj Conrad joined The Confederate Veterans Association of Washington as a speaker when Miss A Justine Angelo presented an oil portrait of the late General Fitzhugh Lee. Representative Rixey of Virginia delivered the presentation speech. Maj McDowell Arrington accepted on behalf of the association. Former Secretary Herbert and Maj Holmes Conrad were among the speakers. Miss Angelo is daughter of a Mosby veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate Veterans” Association of Washington
Fitzhugh Lee
A. Justine Angelo
Representative Rixey
Virginia
Maj. McDowell@arrington
Navy
Herbert
Maj
Holmes Conrad
Miss Angelo
Mosby
Ford Signed Up By Winchester Club For 2nd Base
Ford, a baseball player who has appeared with Staunton Clifton Forge and the Richmond Brownies, is signed by the Winchester club to play second base this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Staunton
Clifton Forge
Richmond Brownies
Winchester
Major Donaldson’s Son Passes Away in Bloomfield
Walter A. Donaldson aged fifty two from Bloomfield New Jersey died May 15 after a yearlong illness from cancer. He served as U S naval office official in New York and as collector for customs during the Spanish American War at Santiago de Cuba. He held posts at St Louis Exposition Paris Exposition 1889 World Fair and others. He was first U S customs collector on Cuba and later customs director in Santo Domingo. He was son of the late Walter Donaldson a Civil War major and cemetery supervisor. He attended Georgetown College and Columbia Law School and belonged to Crescent Athletic Club Democratic Club and New York Catholic Club. His wife a daughter of Major General E O C Ord survives with two children from a previous marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Donaldson
United States Naval Office
New York
Santiago de Cuba
General Shaffer
Bloomfield
M J
Donaldson
Winchester
Washington
Naval Office
Chicago
Ife
United States
Cuba
Santo Domingo
Louisiana
Walter Donaldson
71St New York Regiment
National Cemetery
Georgetown College
Columbia Law School
E. O. C. Ord
Mrs. Reids Delsarte To Be Attractive At Auditorium
Mrs. Reids Delsarte entertainment at the Auditorium Friday evening May 25 promises to be very attractive. Twenty of the most graceful young ladies and thirty sweet children will present drills pantomimes tableaux and recitations with lovable scenes. The Dude Drill by the young ladies and Guess What by the young gentlemen will be the catch of the season. Mrs. Reid has presented these shows for twenty years.
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Delsarte
Desecrating Graves At Woodstock Cemetery
The Woodstock Herald reports grave robbing in the cemetery where flowers and ribbons are removed hours after placement by grieving friends. The crime carries severe penalties, and some suspects are known, with possible arrests and prosecutions to follow.
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Woodstock Herald
Reverend Julian Broaddus to Preach at Crum's Chapel
Rev Julian Broaddus of Berryville will preach at Crum's Chapel Sunday afternoon at 3 30 by special request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Broaddus
Berryville
Crum’s Chapel
Valuable Maré Dean Drives Prize Mare of Mr White
The valuable sorrel driving mare named Mare Dean belonging to Mr W S White of Barker & Co died last night. The animal was highly prized by its owner and noted for its performance and value.
Dr Henry Lee Cabell Rites Held at Mount Hebron
The funeral of Dr Henry Lee Cabell who died at the hospital Wednesday night was held at twelve o clock at the Mortuary Chapel at the entrance to Mount Hebron Cemetery. Dr James R Grammar conducted the services with burial at Mount Hebron. Pallbearers included Dr W P McGuire Dr S P Latane Messrs F Holmes Baker A M and W E Painter and H G Megeath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lee Cabell
Mount Hebron
Cabell
Protestant Episcopal Church
W. P. McGuire
S. P. Latane
EF. Holmes
Boyd
A. M. Baker
Allo
Winchester
W. EE. Painter
H. G. Megeath
Warren County
Dr. Cabell
Colored Man Who Is Doing Good Work
J. E. Dickerson Jr a colored man active in Winchester has gained supporters among leading business and professional men for the Norfolk News. His mission is to improve race relations and the paper is well edited and promising. He leaves Winchester tonight for Harrisonburg to enlist interest there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Dickerson, Jr
Winchester
Norfolk
Dickerson
Harrisonburg
The Great Council Elects Its Officers
The Great Council of the Virginia Improved Order of Red Men in Portsmouth elected officers: Sachem Charles Burkett of Manchester, senior sagamore J. T. Sharpley of Greenbackville, junior sagamore E. S. Rice of Heathville, prophet J. M. Brown of Petersburg, chief of records Cornelius S. Wells of Manchester, keeper of Wampum H. A. Southall of Lynchburg, representatives to the Great Council of the United States Charles I. Phillips of Richmond and S. S. Lee of Roanoke, J. W. Brown of Petersburg, trustee William P. Cousins of Norfolk.
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Great Council of the
Virginia
Red Men
Portsmouth
Sachem
Charles Burkett
Manchester
Sagamore
J. T. Sharpley
Greenbackville
E. S. Rice
Heathville
J. M. Brown
Petersburg
Cornelius
Charles I. Phillips
Richmond
Lee
Roanoke
J. W. Brown
William P. Cousins
Norfolk
St James School to Meet S V A at Fair Grounds
Tomorrow afternoon the St James School team near Hagerstown will play the S V A team at the Fair Grounds. The teams previously met weeks ago with S V A winning 6 to 0. Players to be called at 3 p m. at the Fair Grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ School
Hagerstown
S. Vv. A
Fair Grounds
Martinsburg businessman J R Bland visits for business
Mr. J. R. Bland of Martinsburg spent yesterday in town on affairs related to his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bland
Martinsburg
Beaten by a gang of toughs on Front Royal Road
Stratton Freeze and G. W. Lind, residents on Front Royal Road near the city, were assaulted by several Martinsburg toughs on Wednesday night. Freeze was badly injured, Lind escaped with head injuries, as officers investigate and plan to arrest four local youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton Freeze
Geo. W. Lind
Front Royal Road
West Virginia
G. W. Lind
Martinsburg
Freeze
Lind
St. Joseph
Crawford Mills
Barnes
Justice Thompson
Program For The Thirtieth Of May Observance
Supt E J Lewis of the National Cemetery has organized a May thirtieth program with Mrs Daniel F Haines and Mrs D R Eskey directing. Miss Willetta Wierman Our Navy Miss Carrie Houston Our Army and Misses 45 girls for United States 6 girls Our Independence and 100 boys Our Citizens take part. Sarah Zane Drum Corps leads the parade. Lewis secured low excursion rates from Cumberland Valley Railroad. Mr W L Kuhn returns from New York trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Lewis
National Cemetery
Daniel F. Haines
D. R. Eskey
W. C. Woore
Goddess of Liberty
Willetta Wierman
Navy
Carrie Houston
Army
United States of America
Independence
Sarah Zane
Lewis
Cumberland’ Valley” Railroad
Harrisburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
John H. Snyder
George E. Jenkins
Mr. Kiger
J. M.kincheloe
Upperville, Va
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Tigert
Dr. Ward
Hampshire
Alf
Cline
Maj. Conrad
Maj. Donaldson
New Jersey
Nat
Mrs. Reid
Woodstock
Dr. Broaddus
Dean
Great Council
Mr. W. L. Kuhn
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