Remains of Upton Dorsey Laid in Mount Hebron
The body of Upton Dorsey was brought to Winchester from Pittsburg and placed in the Mortuary Chapel at Mount Hebron Cemetery. A skull fracture caused his death, with family unsure of circumstances. Services are set for six this evening led by Rev. Kern and Rev. Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton Dorsey
Pittsburg
Ww. B. Gabiad
Dagsey
Snider
Nothig
Dorsey
Winchester
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
George W. Kmrtzy
Mount Hebron
D. HH. Kern
Braddock Street
M. E.church
South
C. L. Potter
Mr. _Dorsey
Pistol Shots Startle Winchester Residents at Midnight
Residents east of Main Street in Winchester were startled by shouts cries and a series of pistol shots just after midnight. Police reported no arrests and said they knew nothing of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Main Street
Drought Stretches into Twentieth Straight Sunny Day
The long dry spell continues with no meaningful rainfall since May 5, totaling just 1.42 inches for May against a 3.78 inch average. Frederick and nearby counties face crop damage from frost and drought, with hay, wheat, corn, strawberries, peaches, and early fruits affected. forecasters expect rain to arrive soon from the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Reel Races At Woodstock on 4th
The Shenandoah Fire Company committee plans a big 4th of July celebration in Woodstock with reel races, ball games, and other athletic events. Reel teams are expected from Harrisonburg, Winchester, Luray, Front Royal, Strasburg, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Fire Company
Woodstock
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Luray
Front Royal
Strasburg
Valuable Farm for Sale in Winchester Virginia 147 Acres
Limestone land totaling 147 acres with a colonial brick residence of sixteen rooms. Sits along a good turnpike about one mile from Winchester in Frederick County. A reliable limestone spring runs through the tract. For terms contact M. M. Duck Attorney, Winchester Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excellent Turnpike
Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia
Miss Blanche Diffenderfer Returns from Florida Tour
Home from Florida Miss Blanche Diffenderfer who spent six months in Orlando Florida returned today after a brief stop in Washington. She also visited Jacksonville Saint Augustine and other Southern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Blanche Diffenderfer
Orlando
Fla
Washington
Jacksonville
Saint Augustine
Whitacre Wedding Blessings for Miller and Keiter Couple
Mrs Dora S Miller daughter of John H Miller of near Capon Bridge and Miss Besse Keiter daughter of B F Keiter of Whitacre were married at 2 p m yesterday at the bride’s home by Rev J Racey in the presence of many friends. The bride wore white silk the groom black. A reception followed and guests included George Miller of Baltimore and numerous Miller relatives. An old fashioned serenade was given by neighborhood youths and many presents were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitacre
Dora S. Miller
John H. Miller
Capon Bridge
Besse Keiter
B. F. Keiter
George Miller
Baltimore
Emma Miller
H. C. Miller
John W. Miller
Amanda Miller
John M. Miller
Marion
Clar! Miller
Daniel Miller
Minnie
Idona Miller
Ellen Oates
Frank White
Baxter White
T. A. Whitacre
Ethel
Menah
Edward Miller
Brucetown Briefs Highlight Notable Histories And Guests
May 25 Brucetown notes a Baltimore visitor Mrs. Sarah Grover with a line of ancestors from the Mayflower to the Spanish American War. Antiquarian book owner S J Swimley displays an 1818 Life of Christ relic. Longtime mail official John Hyatt turns 84, and Rev C H Buchanan to preach at Crum's Burnt Factory and Brucetown next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetown
Brady
Baltimore
Sarah Grover
Plymouth ‘Rock
Washington
Clay
S. J. Swimley
Christ
Winchester
J. Foster
Mary Ann Peace
Francis
Loudoun
Mary Tanquary
John Hyatt
Nestor
C. H. Buchanan
Crum’s
Burnt Factory
Sanday
I. W. Harper Whiskey Ad At Ritter and Spillman
An old advertisement urges readers to keep a bottle of I. W. Harper whiskey in sight praising its appearance and taste and claims health benefits. The ad credits Ritter and Spillman as sellers and includes a date stamp 5-18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Harper
Ritter and Spillman
Hobo Steals Sheriff's Bicycle and Is Detained
A hobo took Sheriff Smallwood's bicycle while the sheriff visited the N and W station. Pursued by locals, the rider was captured near Romaine's farm, jailed, and fined 25 dollars with six months confinement. Also noted is visitors from Baltimore staying with Mrs Scheuer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star Bureau
Berryville
W. W. Smallwood
Hig
Gaylord
M. Eb, Hecht
Henrietta
Baltimore
Ll, Scheuer
Twirler Shiner In State League
Jackie Shiner, a Roanoke pitcher in the Virginia State League, pitched well in Roanoke's 6 to 1 victory over Lynchburg. He allowed nine hits and made his debut with Roanoke yesterday, with Herbert F. Miley noting the pitcher’s strong showing and potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie” Shiner
Roanoke
Jackie
Lynchburg
Shiner
Star Today
Herbert F. Miley
Page Timberlake Leaves Winchester for Connecticut
The well known colored chef Page Timberlake has gone north to Connecticut to make his future home. He leaves behind many friends in Winchester who will miss him. For years he was cook for the Wesudas Paste Camping Club and cooked for other camping parties on the Capon River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Timberlake
Connecticut
Page
Winchester
Weshudas Paste Camping Club
Capon River
Weshudas Paste Club
Merchants Plan Early Store Closings in Winchester
Winchester merchants campaign for evening hours closing at eight throughout the summer from June 7th to October 1st except Saturdays. A petition will circulate this evening to secure merchant agreement and it is believed the plan will gain majority support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Dwelling Burns While Family Away in Rileyville
The home of James A. Young in Rileyville Page County burned overnight with all contents. The blaze is believed to have started from a lamp explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Young
Rileyville
Page County
Voters Clarify Ballot Rules for City Council Election
Voters face guidance on marking ballots for six council seats to be filled June 12. Six councilmen, three from each ward, will be elected. voters may vote for up to three candidates only, all from their own ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovmachakt Steadier
Indians To Whoop In Old Charlestown Fourth Of July
Charlestown plans a July Fourth celebration with an expected turnout of 500 Red Men from Martinsburg and crowds from nearby cities. E. O. Hottel of the Shawnee Tribe visits Charlestown pledging a large local presence. A race for Red Men from different tribes will award a prize and parade side arms and blank cartridges were approved by the town council for the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Martinsburg
E. 0. Hottel
Winchester
Mrs Spangler Buried At Harper’s Ferry
The remains of Mrs. Charles Spangler who died in Baltimore after a long consumption were buried at Harper Cemetery Harpers Ferry on the 12th. She was a daughter of the late Lewis Keyser of Bolivar and leaves three daughters and a son. A step mother three sisters and two brothers survive. Mr and Mrs C H Boxwell of Berryville are visiting their son Blake Boxwell on North Market Street after trips to Whitacre White Hall and Cross Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spangler
Baltimore
Harper Cemetery
Harpers Ferry
Spangler
Winchester
Lewis Keyser
Bolivar
C H. Boxwell
Berryville
Blake Boxwell
North Market Street
Whitacre
White Hall
Cross Junction
Haymaker Receives First Installment in Clarke Spoliation Claim
Mrs Maggie O Haymaker of Armel Big County receives about 400 dollars as the first installment in the Clarke spoliation claim. She is one of eight heirs expected to share a large portion of over two million dollars from the French government for looted ships belonging to James Clarke of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie O. Haymaker
Charles E. Haymaker
Armel
Big County
James Clarke
Napoleon
Europe
Mr. Clarke
Institute Finals Begin Saturday
The Episcopal Institute finals start Saturday with an art exhibit at Institute Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prof. W. C. Marshall invites friends to Christ Episcopal Church Sunday at 11 a.m. for a rector's address. Commencement is Friday, June 1 at the Auditorium with diplomas, medals, and honors. Four graduates are May Capper Virginia Margaret Compton Elizabeth Leavell Mabel White. English graduates include Reba Chipley Madge Mollie Tabb Florence Rutherford Mary Rutherford Mabel Willis Helen Zirkle Eleanor Crawford. Music graduate Lillie Timberlake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Institute
Institute Hall
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
W. C. Marshall
Christ Episcopal Church
William D. Smith
May Capper
Virginia
Margaret Compton
West Virginia
Elizabeth Leavell
Mabel 8S. White
Maryland
Educational Rally At Boyce Tomorrow
In Clarke County Boyce hosts an educational rally with speakers Hon. R. E. Byrd of Winchester and Hon. D. C. O Flaherty of Richmond. Lunch is provided and hundreds from Clarke and nearby counties are expected to attend to raise about 1000 dollars for a new Boyce school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Clarke County
R. E. Byrd
Winchester
D. C. O’flaherty
Richmond
Clarke
Mrs Morrison Dies in Charlestown Age 50
Susan Morrison wife of Taylor Morrison died yesterday in Charlestown. She was a Miss Jones from near Molers Jefferson County about 50 years old. Her son Earl Morrison of Charlestown and daughter Mrs Victor Hunter of Pittsburg Pa are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Morrison
Taylor Morrison
Charlestown
Miss Jones
Molers
Jefferson County
Earl Morrison
Victor Hunter
Pittsburg
Miss Lizzie Miller Visits Miss Carrie Houston
Miss Lizzie Miller of Harrisonburg is visiting Miss Carrie Houston, sharing social visits and local acquaintance in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie. Miller
Harrisonburg
Carrie Houston
Decision to Be Known Saturday in Local Option Case
Judge Frank Christian in Winchester will announce his ruling on the demurrer in the contested local option case tomorrow at ten o clock in City Hall. If sustained the suit will be dismissed. if overruled the case proceeds to trial on the merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Christian
Christian
RK. E. Byrd
R. M. Ward
W. Roy Stephenson
Anti-Saloon League
Byrd
Winchester
Vssue
Courtroom Packed As Trial Continues With Packed Spectators
By noon the court adjourned until Saturday morning and the courtroom remained filled. Spectators listened with steady interest as arguments unfolded. nearly every minister in town attended and clerical men closely watched each move by the attorneys while several lawyers teased one another as is common in such proceedings.
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Fusieral
Wis
Fis
Avs
Upton L. Dorsey
M. M. Duck Attorney
Belsarte
Auditorium
Society
Bessie Keiter
Hobo
Twirler Shiner
Old Charlestown
Charles Haymaker
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