Echoes of the War in the Lower Valley
A Civil War reminiscence describes Sheridan's army occupying the valley from town to Cedar Creek and the hardship and relief measures, noting General Hancock and Early's Cedar Creek clash. It recalls Mosby’s raids, Custer lore, and wartime wearily humane acts such as ration distributions and meals to wounded Confederates.
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Evening Star
Sheridan
Cedar Creek
Milroy
War Department
Stanton
Seward
New York
Ohio
Middle
Custer
Mosby
Winchester
Fairfax Hall
Michael Murnan
Lewis
Civil War reflections on Winchester history series
An eyewitness series explores Winchester’s Civil War role through local impressions. The eleventh installment notes the forthcoming twelfth piece detailing Confederate surrender and homecoming, with readers including veterans and younger generations expressing strong interest.
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Winchester
Tue Star
Townsfolk’s Burial Amid Snow and Military Restrictions
A wartime diary fragment recounts a guard permitting a burial in a town despite a permit issue. A father’s grief moves officials to risk censure by withdrawing a guard to allow the son’s burial while the writer conceals the action from a supervising officer.
Watch Lost at Hopewell With Engraved Name
A lady reports a gold watch lost at Hopewell last Sunday. The case is engraved with the name Esther Shimp, and a liberal reward is offered for its return to Miss Esther Shimp Brucetown Virginia. 521 w
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Hopewell
Esther Shimp
Brucetown
Martinsburg Concert Aids Firemen’s Night Program
S. Sibley opened with prayer and Mrs. John S. Miller added a solo not on the program. Martinsburg visitors returned by special train at midnight, delighted with the trip and concert. The success was a personal artistic triumph for Mrs. Fuller who planned the program and trained the participants.
Winchester gifts aid Jacksonville fund drive grows
Mr Charles A Heller, chair of the fundraising council, reports continued acknowledgments of the 149 50 donated by Winchester residents for Jacksonville sufferers. Mayor Bowden has responded and F Dillon, chair of the finance committee, endorses the treasury receipt by A M Ives.
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Charles A. Heller
Jacksonville
Winchester
Bowden
Heller
F.dillon
A. M. Ives
Death of Edward Shreck at 39 in West Virginia
Edward Shreck of Stephenson died May 18 at his Summit Point home aged 39. He leaves a widow, two children, his parents and two sisters. Funeral services were led by Rev. F. A. Strother and he was buried at Stone's Chapel burying-ground.
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Edward Shreck
Jacob Shreck
Stephenson
Summit Point
W. Va
F. A. Strother
Stone’s Chapel
Touring the Valley with Judge D B Lucas and companions
Hon D B Lucas of Charles Town travels with his daughter Miss Virginia and Miss Ann Richardson from Dr T C Richardson’s family to Winchester and Hotel Evans for a night. They plan to Woodstock then Harrisonburg as part of a Valley tour. Lucas serves on the West Virginia Supreme Court and is a leading local lawyer and Democrat.
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D. B. Lucas
Charlestown
Virginia
Ann Richardson
T C. Richardson
Winchester
Evans
Woodstock
Harrisonburg
Lucas
West Virginia Supreme Court
Sunday School in county thrives under J S Hicks
The Robinson Chapel Sunday School, one of the largest in the county, is thriving under Mr J S Hicks. Opening hour is 2 30 in the afternoon. Next Sunday at 3 30, Rev Stewart Luttrell will preach.
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Robinson Chapel
J. S. Hicks
Stewart Luttrell
Winchester Boys to Graduate at Mercersburg Finals
The Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania will hold its finals on June 5. Among the graduates are William Seabrook, son of Rev. W L Seabrook, and Clay Krebs, son of H Clay Krebs of the city. Rev and Mrs Seabrook and Mr and Mrs Krebs will attend.
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Mercersburg
William Seabrook
W. L. Seabrook
Grace Lutheran Church
Clay Krebs
H. Clay Krebs
Seabrook
Krebs
Will Dedicate New Baptist Church at Larey
The new Baptist church at La ray will be dedicated on Wednesday June 5 at which time the Ministers and Laymen meeting will be held. The church and equipment cost 2000 dollars and there is only 75 dollars debt on it.
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New Baptist Church
Laray
W. C. T. U. Meeting Scheduled Tomorrow Afternoon
The local Wo mens' Christian Temperance Union chapter invites all members to attend a meeting tomorrow at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The secretary urges full participation.
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The
Womens’ Christian Temperance Union
Eloquent appeal at Daughters of the King meeting
The Alexandria Gazette reports Rev. Nelson P. Dame delivered an eloquent appeal for the order at a Daughters of the King meeting. In attendance were Mr and Mrs J F Taylor of Dayton Ohio and Mr J B Swartz of Dayton Va staying at Hotel Evans.
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Daughters of the King
Alexandria Gazette
Nelson P. Dame
J. F. Taylor
Dayton, Ohio
J. B.swartz
Dayton, Va
Hotel
Evans
Shenandoah Valley Academy Plans Final Ball Friday May 31
The Shenandoah Valley Academy announces a final ball to be held Friday evening May 31. Students are preparing for a formal dance to conclude the term with a social event on campus.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Fire at Shawnee Wigwam Kills Three In Martinsburg Incident
Last night a street lamp at Shawnee Wigwam was left burning by a janitor. The lamp burned late into the night until the oil ran out. Three people died in Martinsburg on Monday: Jas. W. Tabler aged 78 Abra ham T. Lloyd aged 46 and Mrs. Emaline Russler aged 74.
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Jas. W. Tabler
Abraham T. Lloyd
Emaline Russler
Martinsburg
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Ridings
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Jncaea
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Academy Ball
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GEO. E. Bushnell & CO
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Sade
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Nod
South Main Street
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