Minister's Wife Killed as Train Strikes buggy at Shenandoah Junction
Rev Henry H Kennedy, longtime Baltimore Conference minister, and his wife Mrs Kennedy die in a train collision near Shenandoah Junction. The couple were returning from a Shenandoah Junction appointment when their buggy was struck by westbound train No 6. Mrs Kennedy died on impact. Kennedy was badly injured and believed to die. Remains of Mrs Kennedy moved to the Methodist parsonage. Kennedy transported to Charlestown for treatment. Kennedy, 53, born Carroll County Maryland, had two children from a previous marriage. He is pastor of the Charlestown church and has a charge at Shenandoah Junction.
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Evening Star
Kennedy
Henry H. Kennedy
Winchester
Mr. Kennedy
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Charlestown
W. Va
Shenandoah Junction
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Brown’s Crossing
Miss Jones
S. R. Jones
Meaheysville
Augusta County
Carroll County
Mystery Explosion Awakes Winchester and County
An explosion at 3:55 this morning startled residents of Winchester and surrounding county. The source remains unknown with theories ranging from a distant earthquake to a meteor burst, while officials conduct a thorough but inconclusive search.
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Winchester
West Virginia
Winchester to have a hospital soon say organizers
A group led by Dr. W. P. McGuire and colleagues announces Winchester will gain a hospital in the near future. Twenty seven trustees representing all denominations accept, with medical staff to be volunteers and resident physician undecided. funds and site arrangements are in progress.
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Winchester
W. P. McGuire
W. P. Love
W. A. Bell
H. H. McGuire
J. F. Ward
Reverend Robert Turner Dies at 69 in Stephens City
Rev. Robert Turner a renowned Black community leader in the county died suddenly at his Stephens City home. A former slave who remained devoted to his former masters his death from heart disease at age 69 ended a life tied to emancipation era loyalties. Turner owned a farm near Stephens City and was active in family life after Sunday visits.
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Robert Turner
Stephens City
Turner
Isto
Jonéou
Main St
Ove Latte
Drugatare
Valley Female College finals and commencement week
The twenty ninth session of Valley Female College closes June 8. Rev Dr J P Hyde announces commencement week plans including a June 9 baccalaureate at Braddock Street Methodist Church South by Rev Geo Edward Reed, D D. Other events run June 10 class day under Rev T Marshall West, June 11 recital and elocution, and June 12 commencement with diplomas and medals presented by regional pastors.
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Valley Female College
J. P. Hyde
Braddock St. Methodist Episcopal Church South
Geo. Edward Reed
D. D
Dickenson College
Carlisle
T. Marshall West
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
C. D Harris
Martinsburg
W. Vs
W. H.H. Joyce
Winchester
H. P. Hamill
Winches
S. K
Quiet Day at Hopewell Draws 2500 Pleasure Seekers
Yesterday at Hopewell about 2500 people visited the grounds for a festival but most left early as weather looked dull. A few minor scraps occurred among revelers and a livery man reported vehicle damage with no injuries. Isaac Wilson spoke at the Friends meeting and at Winchester Church.
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Hopewell
Winchester
Isaac Wilson
Wilson
Friends’ Church
Excursion From Winchester Reaches Washington
A small group of excursionists from Maryland and West Virginia arrived in Washington last night after a trip on the B and C line. The party was smaller than the previous trip and several coaches were added upon arrival in the capital.
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Washington
Winchester
West Virginia
Ryland
Sale of George Fries estate near Nain on May 23
Public auction of the late George Fries personal property to be held two miles from Nain on Thursday May 23. Sale starts at 10 o'clock in the morning.
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George Fries
Nain
Octogenarian Branham Dies Suddenly in Maryland Town
Miss Sarah A Branham aged about eighty four died suddenly at the home of her nephew William G Funk on South Main Street after a cold developed into pneumonia. Funeral will be at Macedonia tomorrow with Rev Dr H M White likely officiating. She was born in Shenandoah County and lived with relatives, survived by four nephews and three nieces.
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Sarah A. Branham
Wm. G. Funk
South Main Street
Macedonia
H. M. White
Miss Branham
Shenandoah County
Rebecca Funk
Mr. Funk
Funk
Branham
Newton Funk
Annie Funk
City
Reuben
Strasburg
John
Reliance
Charles
Susan Launders
Covington
Belle Carter
Noted Surgeon Visits Winchester Early this Week
Dr. George M. Terrill of San Francisco visits his sister Mrs. Rev. Dr. John E. Bushnell on West Cork street Winchester after attending the American Surgical Association sessions in Baltimore. A foremost Pacific coast physician, he is a former U S Army surgeon and current Santa Fe Railroad surgeon with California National Guard brigadier surgeon rank.
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George M. Terrill
San Francisco
Cal
American Surgical Association
Baltimore
John E. Bushnell
West Cork Street
Winchester
Terrill
Pacific Coast
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
University of Pennsylvania
United States Army
Santa Fe Railroad
National Guard of California
Bicycle accident injures Mr. E. A. Miller near Front Royal road
Mr. E. A. Miller was riding toward his home when the front fork broke at a railroad crossing on the Front Royal road. He was thrown about twenty feet, sustaining a deep cut to his right hand, scratches on his left arm, and bruising near the left breast. Dr. Boyd treated the wounds.
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E. A. Miller
Hopewell
Front Royal Road
Will Be Bridesmaid at Anderson Haymaker Wedding
Miss Bessie Haley of Washington will be bridesmaid at the Anderson Haymaker wedding next Thursday evening at 8 30 in Braddock street M E Church South. Randolph Wisecarver returns from Pennsylvania and stays with W S Kerin near town.
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Bessie Haley
Washington
Apt
Jas. M. Haymaker
Haley
Anderson- Haymaker
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
South
College consolidation plans at Valley Female College and Southern Seminary
The Valley Female College and Southern Seminary in Bowling Green Virginia consolidate with Rev Dr J P Hyde retiring after twenty years at Winchester and Rev Dr EK Rowe taking over at Bowling Green. The Southern Seminary may move to Winchester, with trustees meeting May 28 to decide location and the new combined institution to be led by Methodist Episcopal Church South conferences. If located in Winchester it may become permanent.
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Valley Female College
Southern Seminary
Bowling Green
J. P. Hyde
Winchester Institution
EK. H. Rowe
Bowling Green Seminary
Hyde
Winchester
Baltimore
Virginia
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Rowe
Pearl Lowery Injures Arm On Sharp Nail
Pearl Lowery an eleven year old girl at her father O L Lowrey’s residence East Lane and Fairfax Lane sustained a painful gash when her right arm struck a projecting nail on the fence. Dr P W Boyd summoned for treatment administered chloroform as needed. eight stitches were required and the child resisted the opiate.
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Pearl
Sermons Draw Crowds in Bartonsville Events
Preacher W. S. Dudley led both morning and evening services in Bartonsville yesterday. The evening sermon titled Immoral Way or The Railroad to Ruin was illustrated with a colored blackboard diagram. Services continue nightly this week at 8 oclock with The Fall and Restoration of Man announced for tonight.
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Bartonsville
Dudley
Dawes Family Returns Home Rebuilding After Fire
Mr D M Dawes and family, whose Bartoneville residence burned weeks ago, have returned to a small house on the property. Dawes plans to rebuild at once and both he and Mrs Dawes are recovering from injuries sustained escaping the blaze.
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H. H. Kennedy
NE & Rays
New Ad
Rouss Ave
Baker’s Bcd
AY Hopewell
Octogenarian
Cycler
Randolph Wisecarver
Pennsylvania
W. S. Kerin
Dr. Hyde
Y. F.C
Pearl Lowery
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