Funeral Sunday From His Home In Shenandoah Valley
Funeral services for Mr. Scott H. Hansbrough will be held at his Braddock street home at 3 p.m. Sunday with Rev. J. C. Davidson of Appomattox conducting. Burial follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery. The Shenandoah Valley National Bank, of which Hansbrough was president, adopts a tribute stating his untimely death and his service to the bank. The City School Board and Dr. J. S. DeJarnette of Staunton are also connected to the arrangements.
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Hi. Hansbrough
Braddock Street
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Baptist Church
Hansbrough
J. C. Davidson
Appomattox
Winchester
City School Board
E. Holmes Beyid
North Braddock Street
iDr
J. S. DeJarnette
Staunton
DeJarnette
Western State Asylum
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Scott H. Hansbrough
REO Registrations Rise Nationwide Into 1909
In March 1909 California registered 167 REOs while Florida logged 11 MEOS in February 1909. The piece notes REO registrations across the country and invites readers to read testimonials and call for a demonstration, as stated by O T Ritter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REO
California
Florida
O.T. Ritter
Silk Underskirts and Extra Witoes Page Four
Items listed include silk underskirts and extra witoes with a partial header noting page four and a name Henry Baetjer. The fragment suggests a classified or fashion listing in a 4th page segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlemry Baetjer
Ipit
Three Physicians With Sick Woman In Whitacre
Drs. Anderson of Gore Smith of Gainesboro and Latane of Winchester were called to aid Mrs. J. P. Fletcher on Wednesday. Relief was obtained but she remains in a dangerous condition. Dr. Anderson was called to see Mr. Samuel Sirbaugh on Thursday.
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Whitacre
Drs. Anderson
Gore
Smith
Gaines‘boro
Latane
Winchester
J. P. Fletcher
Architect Barney and Wife Visit Town
Mr and Mrs K Stewart Barney of New York arrived to spend time at the Winchester Inn. Mr Barney designed the plans for the Handsome Handley Memorial Library in the city, which is nearing completion.
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K Stewart Barney
New York
Winchester Inn
Barney
Handley Memorial Library
Dr. Cox Improves in Harrisonburg Virginia
iNews from Harrisonburg reports Rev. Dr. S. K. Cox, a well known Southern Methodist minister formerly of the city, who was taken ill recently, is continuing to improve after a sudden illness on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iNews
Harrisonburg
8S. K. Cox
Is City
Cooley Sells Washington South Stone House Lot
A deed admitted to record transfers the old Washington South stone house and lot at Main and Monmouth, 34 by 89 feet, from Joseph H. Cooley and wife to Edward L. Grim and Eliza E. Grim for 2500 dollars in cash.
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Joseph H. Cooley
Edward L. Grim
Eliza E. Grim
Washington South Stone House
Main and
Monmouth Streets
Two Brucetown Brothers In Fight Over Grandson Honor
A live scrimmage broke out between two Brucetown brothers over a grandson, with one hitting the other over the head with a shovel leaving a scalp wound. The injured brother fought back but was knocked out by the shovel wielder. The incident erupted amid local road-building crowds. Edna Williams visits Summit Point, parsonage painting contract awarded to Julian Snapp, and a much needed rain ends drought delaying farm work.
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Brucetownn
Edna Williams
Mr. Grover
Summit ‘Point
Julian Snapp
Worfx
Drouth
Free Trip to Niagara Contest at Casino Theater
The Casino Theater hosts a vote for Winchester’s most popular young lady with a chance to win a free trip to Niagara Falls. A voting ticket is included with each paid admission for 5 cents. Details to follow.
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Casino’ Theater
Niagara Falls
Winchester
Virginia Weather Forecast: Cloudy and Cool Through Sunday
Cloudy and continued cool tonight in Virginia with gradually rising temperatures. Sunday remains cloudy with temperatures slowly increasing. The article notes a parity in conditions and a cool start into the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
Virginia
Bryarlys Return From Baltimore Visit
Mr and Mrs H R Bryarly have returned from Baltimore where they visited relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. *R. Bryarly
Baltimore
Teaching science of agriculture address at Middletown cornerstone
Hon. George W. Koiner Virginia commissioner of agriculture spoke on agricultural education during the cornerstone laying ceremony for the new agricultural and high school building at Middletown. The report notes continued coverage on page 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural and High School
Middletown
George W. Koiner
Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture
Minstrels Delight Winchester With Benefit Show
Local minstrels drew a large crowd at the Auditorium for a Winchester baseball benefit. The program was praised for clean amusement and financial success, with high audience reception and favorable reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Elks Smoker Tonight At Winchester Lodge
Winchester lodge of Elks plans a smoker tonight at their rooms in the Farmer and Merchants National Bank building. Hon. John K Tener of Pennsylvania was to be guest but could not attend. Mayor H H Baker was to host.
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Winchester Lodge
Elks
Farmer and Merchants’ National Bank
John K. Tener
Pennsylvania
Congress
Jr. Tener
H. H. Baker
The
Talking Pictures To Open Tonight
Talking Pictures opens this evening at the Auditorium under Manager Ha ble. It runs each week night from 7 15 to 11 o'clock with new pictures changing nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hable
Republicans to Hold Convention in City Hall
The Republican City Executive Committee announces ward meetings on Monday evening May 31 to elect delegates and alternates for the delegated convention to be held in City Hall on Thursday evening June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City
White Post Negro Stabbed to Death in Hagerstown
Horace Holmes, 28, a Black resident of White Post in Clarke County Virginia, was stabbed in a Hagerstown Maryland saloon by George Gross, another Black man, and died moments later. The incident occurred in the saloon of Mass Miller on North Jonathan Street with six to eight people present.
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Horace Holmes
White Post
Clarke County
George Gross
Hagerstown
Sallicon
Mass
Miller
Jonathan Streafy
Geologist investigates prices for material for federal building
United States Geological Survey geologist N. H. Darton visited the local post office this week in talks with Postmaster Kern about market prices for building materials for the new federal Winchester building. He gathered information from local contractors while the Treasury architects advance plans and expect bids to be advertised soon.
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N. H. Darton
United States Geological Survey
Kern
Federal
Darton
Treasury Department
Winchester
Templar Services Sunday Evening Observance at Church
The Winchester Commandery No. 12 Knights Templar will hold the Ascension day service at 8 p m Sunday at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. Members report in full uniform at 7 p m to Captain General H R Homer at the commandery asylum. Rt Rev William L Gravatt will deliver the address as bishop coadjutor of West Virginia and prelate of Potomac Commandery. A special musical program by the church choir will accompany the service.
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Winchester Commandery
Knights Templars
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
H. R. Homer
William L. Gravatt
West Virginia
Charles’ Town
Potomac ~ Commandery
K. T
A .Pody. A
Frank Orndorf Recovers After Appendicitis Surgery
Frank Orndorf, also known as Fawcett's Gap, underwent an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital and has begun recovery. The report notes his progress following the operation and his discharge upcoming.
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Frank Orndorf
Frank Orndorff
Fawcett’s Gap
Memorial Hospital
Marlboro News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Illness
Marlboro May 22. Chris E Clagett of the Baltimore Medical College and wife are home at Winter Hill. Miss Tutte Funkhouser of Fawcett Gap has recovered enough to drive after illness. Miss Robert Keeler is ill. Mrs J G Mitchell visited daughter Mrs J M Pangie in Middletown. Irene Hineberg visits Baltimore. Rev J Massey to preach Sunday night May 23. Joseph Moffett of Woodstock VA visits Marlboro on business.
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Marileoro
Chris. E. Clagett
Baltimore Medical College
Winter Hill
Tutte Funkhouser
Fawcett Gap
Eryasipelas
Robert Keeler
J. G. Mitchell
J. M. Pangie
Middletown
Irene Hineberg
Baltimore
Rev
J. Massey
Reverend J H Lacy Returns From Tennessee
Rev Dr J H Lacy pastor of the Presbyterian Church has returned from Clarksville Tennessee where he preached the baccalaureate sermon to University graduates last Sunday Dr Lacy will occupy his pulpit tomorrow at the usual services.
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J. H. Lacy
The
Presbyterian Church
Clarksville, Tenn
University of That Place
Lacy
General Assembly In Session at Savannah
The Southern Presbyterian Church assembly meets in Savannah Georgia with Winchester Presbytery represented by Rev. Co D Gilkerson of Moorefield West Virginia and Elder W T Williams of Woodstock Virginia.
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General Assembly of the
Southern Presbyterian Church
Savannah
Winchester
Co. D. Gilkerson
Moorefield
W. Va
W. T. Williams
Woodstock, Va
Sunday at the Market Street Church Services
Sunday at the Market Street Church lists preaching at 11 a m and 8 06 p m with Rev A E Slagle as pastor. Sunday school at 2 15 p m Epworth League at 7 15 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 o'clock. A personal invitation extends to all to attend and feel welcome.
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A. E. Slagle
Epworth League
Williams to Deliver Confederate Memorial Addresses in Clarke County
Mr. R. Gray Williams accepts invitation to speak at Old Chapel Clarke county on May 29 for Confederate memorial services at the historic cemetery. He will address Mount Jackson on June 3 and Stonewall Cemetery on June 5 as the orator for the events.
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R. Gray Williams
Old Chapel
Clarke County
Williams
Mount Jackson
Stonewall Cemetery
Owen Wister Suffers Nervous Breakdown at Home
Owen Wister, famed novelist of the Shenandoah Valley travels and Winchester, is described as suffering a nervous breakdown at his country home near Philadelphia. His illness worsened about five months ago forcing bed rest, with the death of his mother, daughter of Fannie Kemble, a year earlier contributing to the decline.
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Owen Wisster
Shenandoah Valleys
Winchester
Philadelphia
Mr. Wister
Fannie Kemble
Mactress
Brokerage Opens New Office in Bank Building
C F S Stewart, broker, will open his office in Room 9 of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank Building on Monday May 24. Dealer in stocks and grain. Direct private wires. Business solicited.
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C . F. S. Stewart
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
Ipft
Unsold Special At Casino Show Promises Holy City Picture
A never before shown film titled The Holy City is advertised as a premiere at a local casino tonight. The notice urges attendance and highlights displays from John S. Solenberger & Co as providers of window screens.
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John S. Solenberger & Co
S. Ipttf
Bible Women and Judith in a Wordsworth like Tale
Fragmentary passage recounts biblical figures Judith and women of old, praising female wit and virtue. It references Sen Beveridge on sacred character, describes Judith's cunning deliverance of her people, and hints at a wartime moral about womanly strength. The text ends with unrelated local notices.
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Beveridge
Manassas
Judith
Imporace
Holofernes
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S. H. Hansbrough
Shenan Valley
Barney and Wife
E. L. Grim
Brucetown
Niagara
Weather Forecast
Reiner
Ward
Newport News
Geo.firess
Templar
Marlboro
Joseph Moffett
Woodstock
Tennessee
General Assembly
Owen
Wister
Hay Barrett
Eastern Soltett
Royal, Va
Aker Farm
Kent St
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