Death of Winchester’s Elder Henry Ardern
Mr. Henry Ardern, aged about 76, a longtime Winchester resident born in England, died at his east Water street home after a prolonged illness and a recent ankle fracture. He came to America in 1867 and was highly esteemed, with his final days marked by quiet dignity and care from Rev. W. A. McKeefry.
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Ardern
Winchester
Henry Ardern
East Water Street
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
England
Weobley
Hereford
LAW STOPS HUNT FOR A FUGITIVE IN WINGERTER ROBBERY
Police traced a thief linked to a burglary at David Wingerter’s North Main Street home last Wednesday. State law refuses reimbursement for officer expenses, ending the pursuit as the suspect may flee to another state. goods and a ship destination identified, but no arrest guaranteed.
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David Wingerter
North Main Street
Wingerter
Kernstown
Three Mile
Sou
Vselevater
Maryland
Columbia Balr Doliacs
Miss Russell to Be Maid of Honor in Baltimore Wedding
Miss Emma Russell daughter of Mr I W Russell will spend several weeks in Baltimore. She will act as maid of honor Wednesday June 4 at the wedding of Miss May Dellahunt in Baltimore. Dellahunt known to local society, guest of Miss Russell.
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Emma Russell
I. W. Russell
Baltimore
Miss Russell
Miss May
Dellahunt
Mifflin Swartz Wed in Texas at Fort Worth University
Cards announce the marriage of Prof. Mifflin Wyatt Swartz of Winchester to Miss Gertrude Dora MacBrien of Fort Worth Texas. The ceremony occurred at Fort Worth University last Wednesday. Swartz is son of Mrs. Laura B. Swartz and nephew of H. W. Clowe Jr. He has taught ancient languages at Fort Worth University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mifflin Wyatt Swartz
Winchester
Gertrude Dora Mac-Brien
Fort Worth
Texas
Fort Worth University
Swartz
Laura B. Swartz
H. W. Clowe, Jr
Main Street
F Dirt Worth University
Boston Man Provides First Major Gift to Winchester Hospital
A Boston donor with no direct ties to Winchester gave 100 dollars via Franklin F. Roundy to Dr. Hunter H. McGuire, president of the hospital board. The anonymous check supports the Winchester Memorial Hospital project as it seeks to raise 5,000 dollars, leaving 3,000 to be raised soon after previous contributions of about 2,000.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Hunter H. McGuire
Hospital
Sears
Boston
Mass
William L. Wilson
Hospital Board
Excursion Train Brings Large Group to Winchester
Excursions from Washington and Baltimore arrived in Winchester yesterday at noon with 309 travelers. The seven coach train, drawn by a double header, carried many who visited friends and relatives before departing at six oclock. The Continental Club with 45 members led by President Charles Fleischman joined the day’s excursionists.
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Washington
Baltimore
Winchester
Xersionis
Continental Club
Charles Fleischman
Missing Girl Probably Found
A thirteen year old girl Mamie Grubbs, from this city, who vanished last Wednesday night, was sighted at a Millville boarding house near Harpers Ferry West Virginia. Railroad men identified her as the missing child and a family member will bring her home tonight.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Mamie Grubbs
William Grubbs
Hoke
Millville
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Large Attendance at Salem Church Service
Nearly seven hundred people attended the services at Salem Church in the county yesterday. Rev. Mr. Thompson and Rev. Joseph McInturff preached. Mr. M. H. Trenary directed the music. Church members shared dinner on the lawn surrounding the church.
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Salem Church
Mr. Thompson
Joseph McInturff
M. H. Trenary
Untangled Dog Mauled on Main Street Incident
Local canine Maurice, a well known town dog, was entangled in a horse’s feet on Main Street yesterday evening. He suffered serious injuries and this morning was put down with three losses and one toe remaining in the affray.
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Maurice
Allaround
Main Street
Assault Victim In Critical Condition After Arm Injury
An aged colored man, Pompy Green, remains in critical condition eight weeks after being struck with a brick during a fight. Surgeons planned amputation to save his life but he refuses to go to the county almshouse, prompting a postponement of the operation until tomorrow in hope he consents for better postoperative care.
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Geufrey Miller
A. D. Heakél Wall
Green
New Engines For Cumberland Valley
The Cumberland Valley Railroad prepares for rising freight demand. Most engines are in active service with many passenger locomotives used for freight. The company ordered three new large fast freight engines and barcy steel tram cars with 100000 pound capacity each.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad
le Company
Biso
Barcy Steel Wader Tramc
Children Day Service at Braddock Street Church
The Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Sunday School held a yesterday afternoon Children’s Day service with special music and recitations. Rev. C D Bulla delivered the address. featured quartette included Forsythe Furr Haines Spicer and a recitation by Neleon Furr of Valley Female College before a large congregation.
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Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
C. D. Bulla
Forsythe
Furr
Mesers
Haines
Yterday
Soday School of the
Secret Heart
Cacholis Courch
Christ
Jesus
W. A.mckeefry
Matthews
Father McKeefry
Vic Reéfry
Church of Rome
Mad Dog Scare In Capon Bridge After Bite Incident
On Saturday a dog owned by L C Oates of Capon Bridge West Virginia showed obvious rabies symptoms and severely bit his daughter Pearl. The dog fled to Hanging Rock then returned and was restrained. Rumor of another dog epidemic spread as Oates took his daughter to Loudoun Virginia for the mad stone treatment.
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L.C. Oates
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Pearl
Hanging Rock
Oats
Loudoun County
Awning Installed Outside Mr. Omps Bakery
Mr L Omps places a new awning before his bakery on North Main Street attracting attention from passersby and customers alike.
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L. Omps
North Main Street
M P Carter Visiting Here
Mr M P Carter an engineer on the Cuba Railroad from Havana to Santiago is visiting his mother Mrs Carter and his brother Mr Shirley Carter of Hansbrough and Carter in this city. The Cuba project is the island’s largest construction of its kind extending along much of the island diagonally from Havana.
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M. P. Carter
Cuba
Havana
Santiago
Mra. Carter
Shirley Carter
Hansbrough and Carter
Carter
SPECIAL CAR UP THE VALLEY VISIT OF B&O OFFICIALS
A Baltimore and Ohio Railroad special car carried premier officials through Winchester on the 11 44 passenger train. The touring party led by D B Martin met by B N Austin included J C Pond C P McCarty Capt C T Dudrow M D Martin and others. The group toured local sights on a sight seeing trip and bankers hope their visit signals changes for the Valley Branch.
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Cial
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Winchester
D. B. Martin
Baltimore
East
Chicago
B. N. Austin
J. C. Pond
C. P. McCarty
C. T. Dudrow
M D. Martin
Harpers Ferry
Cumberland
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Martin
Dudrow
Ohio River
Beut
Loree
Valley
Baltimore& Ohio Railroad
John R Adams Injured In Street Carriage Accident
John R Adams a well known clothier near Stephen City in Shenandoah County was badly injured when his horse bolted near the Baltimore & Ohio station. He jumped from the carriage and fractured his left leg above the ankle. Dr M Stickley attended. Mrs L E Adams and Mr L E Adams were present.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Stephen City
John R. Adams
Adams
M. Stickley
L. E. Adams
Funeral of Thomas J Russell in Mt Hebron Cemetery
The late Thomas J Russell who died near Berryville was buried today in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Berryville Camp of Confederate Veterans and Clarke Cavalry survivors attended. The funeral left at 9 30 this morning and pallbearers included Taylor Ritter Horace Deahl Nichols Moore A Moore Jr Harry Bell and David Meade Jr. Rev Julian Broaddus officiated.
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Thomas J. Russell
Berryville
Mt. Hebron
Clarke Cavalry
Taylor Ritter
Horace Deahl
Nichols Moore
A. Moore, Jr
Harry Bell
David Meade
Julian Broaddus
The
Baptist Church
Captain Kurtz Returns From Funeral Directors Meetings
Capt. Geo. W. Kurtz arrived home after a week in Richmond attending the State Association of Funeral Directors and the Virginia State Board of Embalmers. He reports a pleasant trip and notes his election to the presidency of both organizations. Newton Griffith and wife of Washington, D. C., visited the city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Kurtz
Richmond
State Association of Funeral Directors
Virginia State Board of Embalmers
Newton Griffith
Washington, D. C
City
Winchester Youth Wins West Point Appointment
Mr Rivers Byrd of Winchester has passed the mental and physical tests for entry into the United States Military Academy at West Point and will become a cadet on July 1. He is the son of the late Col. William Byrd and brother of R E B Byrd, the first Winchester boy named to West Point in years. Cadets receive $540 yearly with four years of strict discipline and a path to second lieutenant upon graduation.
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George Rivers Byrd
Winchester
United States Military Academy
West Point
Byrd
Col
William Byrd
R. EB. Byrd
James Hay
United States
United Stats Army
Army
Drowned Youth Remains Arrive in McKeesport
The remains of W. Kent, a local high school student who drowned on Friday at McKeesport, have arrived. The incident involved a youth who disappeared while out boating and was found later.
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W. Kent the Young High School
McKeesport
Bos
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Wingert
Mifflin
Srax
Memorial Hospital Fund
Steimay Sepp
Abver
Regina
Woahington -Pelt
Cumberland Valley
Sacred Heart
Mr. T. Jeff. Russell
Red
MR. Rivers Byrd
Winchester Bay
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