Man’s body cut in two on railroad tracks in Shenandoah County
Grief stricken widower W C Wilson identified as the man found on tracks. The body, about 35, had one arm severed and was diagonally cut across the chest. He may have fallen or been struck while attempting to board a moving train. Remains to be buried at Strasburg Junction after transport from Butler morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workmen
Charlestown
Baltimore & Ohio
Strasburg Junction
Wilson
Virginia Cornwell
Cedar Creek
Shenandoah County
Cynthia Cornwell
William Cain
Remains of Lewis William Washington Buried in Nice France
The late Lewis William Washington was buried in the English Cemetery at Nice France where the funeral was conducted by the rector of the American Episcopal Church. The service is believed to have been led by Rev Edward H Ingle who previously served Christ Church Millwood. Disinterment and removal to the United States may occur later but could take months or a year due to French government requirements. Several relatives and acquaintances were noted as visiting the Evans Hotel in town after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis William Washington
Nice
France
American Episcopal Church
Edward H. Ingle
Christ_ Church
Millwood
Quiet wedding at Mr E Parsonage in Stephens City
Miss Lula B Newlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis B Newlin of Kernstown married Howard Rutherford Jones of Winchester son of Mr J B Jones of Stephenson in a seven o'clock ceremony at the M E Church South parsonage in Stephens City. Rev William Stevens presided as decor featured spring flowers. The couple will reside in Winchester. Jones works at Harry Parsons dye works on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M E. Church
South
Stephens
Thin County
Lula B. Newlin
Lewis B. Newlin
Kernstown
Howard Rutherford Jones
Winchester
J. B. Jones
Stephenson
William Stevens
Southern Methodist Church
Stephens City
Rosa Newlin
Thidaied Jones
Alonzo
Frederick Jones
Rothers
Joseph Newlin
Stanley Newlin
Harry Parson
Main Street
Presented Bible Gift To Stine From Bible Class
The women of the first Bible class at Stine's Chapel visited teacher E N Stine at his home on his birthday. About twenty members presented him with a handsome teacher's Bible as thanks for his faithful service. Mrs Stine hosted a supper and the evening featured music and speeches before all departed happily around eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stine
E. N. Stine
Knights of Pythias Elect New Officers
Knights of Pythias elect new officers after Grand Lodge adjourned. Officers named include Grand Chancellor R E Warren of Portsmouth and Grand Vice Chancellor Rev JH Dickerson of Richmond, with other posts filled by T J Courtney, H M Darnall, R H Mann, Jefferson Wallace and H M Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Sartelle
Grand Lodge
K. of P
Winchester
Lynchburg
R E. Warren
Portsmouth
JH. Dickerson
Richmond
L. FE. Scott
Crews
T. J. Courtney
H. M. Darnall
Deecke Onanaston
Ape
R. H. Mann
Petersburg
Tnwer Guard
Jefferson Wallace
Grand
H. M. Lewis
Staunton
Frederick nurseyman Ramsburg in Winchester for short visit
Mr J A Ramsburg a well known nurseyman of Frederick Maryland is in Winchester for a day or two on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ramsburg
Frederick, Md
Winchester
New Water System for Winchester Suggested
A Winchester city council member hints at tapping Pembroke Springs fifteen miles away to supply soft water. The springs owned by Judge William M. Atkinson and J.P. Whitacre could be optioned. feasibility studies from years past showed a cost effective pipeline to Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pembroke Springs
Winchester
William M. Atkinson
J.P. Whitacre
Pembroke
Seaep
Ee Rouss
Mountain Falls
Drought Worsens Crops As Rain Delays Hit Farmers
Very little rain has fallen for over a month and farmers warn hay grass timothy and corn suffers. If dry spell continues, wheat may be cut one fourth and a large June drop of peaches is expected. Sapling clover may be saved, but overall crops suffer across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Local Market Prices Noted In Today's Listings
The page records steady local market prices with entries such as 2.40 for certain commodities and 14¢ for eggs. Mentions Mr. J. L. Abell of Baltimore registered at the Evans Hotel today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Abell
Baltimore
Evans
Election case in court today over local option vote
Anti-Saloon League lawyers read the bill accusing improper voting and registration. Judge Atkinson recuses from ruling on the local option election. Judge Christian presides in Winchester with demurrer arguments under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
By Gover
Winchester
Hiron
Baltimore & Ohio
William M. Atkinson
Evans
Atkinson
W. R. Stephenson
Anti-Saloon League
R. E. Byrd
T. W. Harrison
Messrs
Robert M. Ward
Harry R. Kern
Herbert S. Larrick
Frank Christian
Lynchburgh Corporation Court
Dam Across Shenandoah at Millville Power Plant Planned
A photograph shows the dam spanning the Shenandoah River near Millville Jefferson County West Virginia built by the Winchester and Washington Electric Railway Company. The structure measures about 1000 feet bank to bank 10 feet wide and 15 feet high enabling a future power plant to light Winchester Berryville Charlestown and nearby towns by August 1 1906. The firm organized a year ago with 300000 capital. S H Hansbrough presides Charles Mullikin vice president and Shirley Jt secretary. N W Davie leads engineers and 150 workers are employed.
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Shenandoah River
Millville
Winchester & Washington Electric Railway Company
American
Winchester and Washington Electric Railway Company
Jefferson County
W. Va
Winchester
Berryville
Charlestown
Bluemont
Washington
Baltimore
S. H. Hansbrough
Charles Mullikin
Clarke County
Shirley Jt
Secretary River
N. W. Davie
Sheriff Smallwoods Daughter Becomes Bride in Berryville
Miss Lillian Smallwood daughter of Clarke County Sheriff W W Smallwood wed Henry W Lloyd son of A G Lloyd of Clarke on Tuesday morning at the Baptist parsonage Berryville with Rev Dr Julian Broaddus officiating. The marriage surprised friends. the groom is a prosperous young farmer and the bride is widely popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Smallwood
W. W. Smallwood
Clarke County
Henry W. Lloyd
A.G. Lloyd
Clarke
Baptist Parsonage
Berryville
Julian Broaddus
Adam Seekford Dies in Alma Area Virginia Valley Icon
Adam Seekford, longtime popular farmer in Alma Page County and well known in the Valley of Virginia, died at his Marksville district home eight miles south of Luray after months of illness. He was about 68 and leaves a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Seekford
Alma
Page County
Valley
Virginia
Marksville
Luray
Mr. Seckford
Hardesty Selected To Manage Berryville Horse Show
At a Berryville Horse Show board meeting, Thomas B. Hardesty was elected manager to succeed the late J. W. Vorous. Hardesty is a popular local figure and is expected to be an energetic and successful manager for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Smallpox scare declared over in western Frederick County
Reports from the extreme western Frederick County indicate the smallpox outbreak there is greatly exaggerated. Dr. Robert W. Gover found no new cases in the past ten days and the county board of health has strict regulations and fumigation in the Reynold's Store and Hinckel area. The infected district is twenty miles from Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Robert W. Gover
County Board of Health
Reynold’s
Hinckel
Gover
Winchester
Horse Not Scared, Woman More Frightened in Virginia Tale
Mr. Charles Mullikin, president of the Virginia Horse Show Association, recalls an amusing scene on a Clarke County road to Winchester. He stopped his touring car for an old carriage party, where the old woman showed great nervousness while the horse was calm, and a bystander urged leading the woman past the automobile. The woman’s fear proved greater than the horse’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mullikin
Virginia Horse Show Association
Pagebrook
Clarke County
Purcell of Harrisonburg Visits City on Power Plant Business
Mr. E Purcell of Harrisonburg contractor for the Winchester Washington Electric Railway power plant at Millville was in the city today on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Purcell
Harrisonburg
Winchester & Washington Electric Railway Company
Millville
Carson Guests With McCarthys In Riverton
Mr and Mrs William Edward Carson of Riverton are staying with Mrs Carson's parents Mr and Mrs W H McCarthy at 1304 Grove Avenue for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edward Carson
Riverton
Upton Dorsey Reported Dead in Pittsburg
Chief Seabright received a telegram saying the body of Upton L. Dorsey formerly of Winchester is at the Pittsburg Morgue awaiting relatives. Buried here, the burial may occur Friday evening or Saturday morning. Dorsey left Winchester years ago and stayed in Pennsylvania before his disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seabright
Pittsburg
Upton L. Dorsey
Dorsey
Hou
Winchester
A. L. Dorsey
Mr. Dorsey
W. B. Snider
Robert Glaize
George 8. Covington
Washington, D. C
Russell Dorsey
Newport News
Pennsylvania
Miss Strickler at Garfield Hospital with Typhoid Fever
Miss Mamie Strickler of near Winchester is in Garfield Hospital Washington D C with typhoid fever. She is a trained nurse who had been nursing the wife of a German Embassy member in Washington who was ill with typhoid. She will be brought to her home as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Strickler
Strickler
Near -Winchester
Garfield Hospital
Washington, D.C
Miss Strickler
Washington
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W. C. Wilson
Cumberland
Fle
Bessie and
Louisia Anna White
Romney
John Baker White
Guy K. Kump
Capon Springs
Hotel Evans
C. B. ‘Whitacre
Gore
Down
Mr. E
Lula E. Newlin
Mr. Howard BR. Jones
Knights of Pythias
Aes Ieee Ess
Christian
William Lemley
James Samsel
Lottie Shertzer
Beatrice Barr
Sheriff Smallwood
Hardesty
Upton-Dorsey
Bariat
A. J. Dorsey
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