Winchester School Board Notes Hansbrough Death
At a May 23 1909 meeting the Winchester public school board adopted a paper praising H. Hansbrough who died suddenly on May 20 1909. He is lauded as energetic and public spirited and a director or president of multiple institutions. The board expresses sympathy to his family and directs the paper be recorded and sent to the press and a funeral attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School Board of
Winchester
H. Hansbrough
iWe
Charlottesville Beats Winchester 6 to 5 in Winchester Series
Charlottesville baseball team traveled to Winchester for a set of games against the Happy Boys. Charlottesville won 6 to 5 before over 300 spectators as batteries Coleman and Brown faced Washington and Green. The game lasted about 1 hour 30 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Winchester
Winchester Happy Boys
Coleman and
Brown
Washington and
Green
Hudgins and Cosby to Wed in Hampton Church
Mr and Mrs C G Cosby announce the engagement of Grace Cosby to Robert S Hudgins Jr The ceremony will be held at Hampton Baptist Church on Wednesday afternoon June 16 Grace is known in Richmond Manchester musical circles Hudgins is active in local Tidewater society and is brother of K W Hudgins who married Mary Love of Winchester.
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C. G. Cosby
Grace Cosby
Robert S. Hudgins
Hampton Baptist Church
Miss Cosby
Richmond
Manchester
Mr. Hudgins
Tidewater
K. W. ‘Hudgins
Mary Love
Winchester
Dunkards Gather At Harrisonburg Convention Route
A carload of Church of the Brethren members known as the Dunkards passed through Winchester today on the Baltimore and Ohio line en route to Harrisonburg Virginia for a large convention to be held at Assembly Park attracting thousands.
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Church of the Brethren
Dunkard Church
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Harrisonburg
Assembly Park
Meade Will Case In Court Today
The Meade will case over Capt. David Meade's estate opened in Berryville Circuit Court with Judge T. W. Harrison presiding. Lawyers include Robert Barton, Francis Smith, Marshall McCormick, A. Moore Jr., and Frank B. Whiting. A large number of witnesses were summoned.
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Berryville
Meade Will
David Meade
White Post
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Messrs
Robert, T. Barton
Col
Francis Smith
Alexandria
Marshall McCormick
A. Moore, Jr
Frank B. Whiting
Hampshire Man Weds County Girl
A marriage license was issued at the circuit clerk office to Ellis E Haines of Hampshire County West Virginia and Edith Virginia Whitacre daughter of Edward Whitacre of Frederick County. Haines is a son of Henry Haines and a well known young farmer. The bride is described as pretty and charming with many friends. The couple will reside in West Virginia.
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Circuit Court
Ellis E Haines
Hampshire ‘County
W Va
Edith Virginia Whitacre
Edward Whitacre
Frederick County
Haines
Henry Haines
Hampshire County
West Virginia
Robeson to Deliver Baccalaureate at Episcopal Institute
Rev John M Robeson rector of Christ Church Millwood Va will preach the baccalaureate sermon to graduates of the Episcopal Female Institute at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church at 11 oclock Sunday May 30 All the young ladies are expected to attend marching from the institute hall A special musical program led by organist Miss Estie G Main will be featured All friends invited to attend the service.
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Episcopal Female Institute
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
John M. Robeson
Christ Church
Millwood
Institute
Qbl
Estie G. Main
Clarke County Man Will Wed in Ohio
Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Miss Myrtle Lorena Dunkle of Youngstown Ohio to Mr F Earl Woodford son of F K Woodford of White Post Clarke County Virginia. The wedding will be in Youngstown on Wednesday June 5 with a honeymoon in Washington and at the groom's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lorena Dunkle
Youngstown
Ohio
F. Earl Woodford
F. K. Woodford
White Post
Clarke County
Washington
Father
Veteran Rural Carrier Takes Vacation
Captain C. H. Hardy, longtime rural free delivery carrier on route No. 2, is taking a few days’ vacation. His substitute, J. C. Fries, is serving patrons on that route during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
C. H.hardy
J. C. Fries
Cumberland Man Returns Home After Visit
Mr. Thomas Fletcher of Cumberland Maryland spent several days in the city with friends and returned home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fletcher
Cumberland, Md
Middletown Builds New Agricultural and High School
Construction of the George C. Wallace site on 12 acres of the Waverly farm progresses under contract with James Gardner. Willey Brothers handle brick stone and concrete work as plans by Charles M. Robinson proceed toward occupancy in fall. The three story pressed limestone and brick building will include heating by hot air and four study rooms plus a large study hall.
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Gardner
Middletown
Qopequon Agricultural and High School
James Gardner
Willey Brothers
Charles M. Robinson
Richmond
Frederick County
Department Os Domestic Science
Seventh Congressional District
Messr
James
Waverly
George C. Wallace
Valley
Virginia
North Mountain
Virginia and
West Virginia
Blue Ridge
Arrival of Pennsyl vania chief mia chinist in Harrisonburg
Mr Daniel OConnor chief mia chinist on the battles ship Pennsyl vania arrived in Harrisonburg to visit his sister Mrs Richard Welsh.
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Daniel ‘O'Connor
Pennsylvania
Harrisonburg
Richard Welsh
Kathleen Hack Visits Amélie Hack in Baltimore
Henry Baetjer & Co. reports Miss Kathleen Hack visiting Miss Amélie Hack in Baltimore.
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Henry,Baetjer & Co
Kathleen Hack
Amélie Hack
Baltimore
Will of S H Hansbrough Reported Left for Probate
A reliable source reports that the late S H Hansbrough left a will outlining the disposal of his estate. The will was made months before his death and has not yet been filed for probate with no authoritative contents released. Hansbrough was known as a methodical businessman and his affairs were in order at the time of his sudden death.
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S. H.hansbrough
High Honor For Judge Boyd Conferred by Maryland University
Chief Judge A Hunter Boyd of Maryland Court of Appeals to receive LL D degree from Maryland University regents at Academy of Music Baltimore. Bernard Carter will present the degree. Boyd, a Winchester native, is noted for his legal attainments and serves as Maryland’s top jurist.
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A. Hunter Boyd
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Maryland University
Academy of Music
Baltimore
Judge Boyd
Bernard Carter
Maryland
Winchester
E. Holmes Boyd
P. W. Boyd
Eclipse Season Begins in June
The national observatory announces four eclipses this year two solar and two lunar. The first solar eclipse on June 17 will be visible across much of North America while the December 2 eclipse is unseen in the United States. Lunar eclipses occur on June 3 and November 26 with the first visible in part of North America and the second across the continent.
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National Observatory
Washington
North America
United States
Continent
White is Charged With Embezzlement
George Whites, an alleged Valley National Bank employee from Staunton Virginia, was arrested by Evanston police on embezzlement charges. He reportedly married last Wednesday in Staunton.
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Ichicago
George Whites
Valley National Bank
Staunton
Evanston
White
Railroad officials depart for Harrisonburg to discuss Dunkard convention travel
Supt. J. E. Spurrer of the Shenandoah Division and Chief Clerk J. L. Maphis left today for Harrisonburg to confer with Southern officials about handling travel incidents related to the Dunkard convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.E. Spurrer
Shenandoah Division
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
J. L. Maphis
Harrisonburg
Southern
REO Registrations Rise Across States in 1909
In March 1909 California logged 67 REOs, while February 1909 Florida registered 11 with the nearest rival at 5. Nationwide REO registrations are described as gratifying, with a call to read testimonials and attend a demonstration by Oo. T. Ritter.
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California
Florida
Grand jury indicts Prof Harris in Fauquier shooting case
The Fauquier county Circuit Court grand jury returned a bill against Prof. W. D. Harris, principal at Warrenton school, in the fatal shooting of W. A. Thompson. Bond remains 30,000. Trial set for July 26 with Harris aided by counsel Richard Byrd and M McCormick. Prosecution by Fauquier county officials. Harris plans a self defense plea, arguing prior attempts to avoid the confrontation.
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Fauquier County
Warrenton
Wo. D
W. A. Thompson
Inian
Washington
Harris
W. L. Harris
Folk
LD. P. Wood
A. Parkinson
FB. Grayson
J. A. Jeffries
J. W.fries
A. Ws. Strother
Prof
Richard E. Byrd
Chester
M McCormick
Berryville
Pletcher
Thompson
Pio
Wool Prices Surge as Dealers Expect More Gains
Wool prices rise sharply with reported per pound quotes jumping from 20 to 80 cents. Dealers say tariff changes have little effect on domestic wool and the market remains speculative with profits likely short lived. Farmers harvest wheat corn and oats alongside wool in the current season.
Thoroughbred Stock Sale At Smith Farm Near Rippon
The sale of a Thoroughbred stock will occur at the Smith farm near Rippon on May 27 at 12 oclock with lunch at 11. No postponement. 24-1p-31.
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Rippon
Oelock
R, Smith
Confederates Memorial Exercises Date Corrected
County report claimed memorial exercises in Worcester on June 3 but authorities confirm the event will be held on Saturday, June 5. The notice corrects the date and emphasizes the proper observance day.
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Winchester
Screens feature at John S. Solenberger Co iptt
Window screens are advertised as the best at John S. Solenberger & Co iptt, highlighting their quality and shop prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Solenberger & Co
Iptt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Hansbrough
Wise
Happy Boys
Robert Hudgins
Dunkards
Hugh Bradley
Rae
Cu Ora
Ipit
Meade
Hampshire
Robeson
Middletown's Agricultural School
E. M. Funk
Star
G. W. Keiner
Virginia Department of Agriculture
Shenandoah Valley
Dle
S.H. Hansbrough
Oo. T. Ritter
Bill
MR Harris
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