Winchester Leaders Rally Against B and O Rail Plan
Mayor H H Baker calls a mass meeting for May 30 to protest a State Corporation Commission order requiring two daily through cars from Lexington to Alexandria via the Southern. City leaders warn travel will favor Alexandria over Winchester and urge citizens to act to protect local interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Corporation Commission
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad’ Company
Lexington
Alexandria
Winchester
Southern
H. H. Baker
State Corporation Commission
Richmond
Board of Trade
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Harrisonburg
Baltimore Am Ohio
Strasburg Junction
Wilmechester
Juba
Staunton
Woodstock
Front Royal
Manassas
Bouthert
County Couple Married in Early Morning ceremony
Mr Joseph W Hancher son of Mr and Mrs Thomas S Hancher and Miss Bessie Pearl Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Bell were married early this morning and left on an extended wedding tour. They will reside in the county upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Hancher
Thomas S. Hancher
Bessie
Pearl Bell
Jacob Bell
Hancher
For Sale Braddock Heights Building Lots
Desirable building lots offered by Henry Mol tag. Well-1p-tt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Heights
Henry Moltag
Committee Readies Report On Paper Trust Inquiry
A House committee investigating the paper trust plans to file a report in a day or two. Testimony suggested price and output control by a central agency, but conclusive findings were not reached with a 2000 page record. Hearings closed and the panel works in executive session to finish its report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paper Trust
Bricklayer Smaltz Falls From Second Story Injury
John Smalitz a bricklayer recently moved here fell from a joist on the Knights of Pythias Castle work in Williamsport yesterday breaking through 22 feet. He was conscious, carried to a nearby house and treated by Dr. W S Richardson. No bones broken, but back sprained and both legs badly bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smalitz
Knights of Pythias
Williamsport
W. S. Richardson
City Council Faces Extra 3500 for School Addition
A special meeting Friday night will address finding 3500 more dollars to fund the John Kerr Public School addition. Officials note total outlay reaches 13500 after previous 10000 bond authorization. City relies on revenue since liquor licensing revenue is down, creating treasury strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr Public School
Lutheran Reunion Planned at Gettysburg for June 23
Plans for the twenty first annual Lutheran churches reunion at Pen Mar near Gettysburg on Thursday June 23 were outlined by the arrangements committee. Rev G W Hinders of York presided and was authorized to supervise musical and literary features. Key issues discussed included a possible amendment to the interstate commerce law to allow railroad rate reductions to help cover reunion expenses. Lutherans nationwide are expected to attend. rail service special arrangements have been secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Inter-State Commerce Commission
United States
Woman Dies From Corn Induced Blood Poisoning
Mrs. Mary M. Durdin of near the Manor in Washington County Maryland cut a corn on her foot a week ago. Her foot swelled and blood poisoning developed rapidly, ending in her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Durdin
Washington County
County Democratic Convention Notice
notice to Democrats announces county convention at the Court House Saturday at 11 o clock to elect delegates to the State convention at Roanoke. all county Democrats should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Roanoke
Elected Mayor By One Majority In Martinsburg
In Martinsburg the city election produced a mayoral win for John T. Paulding Republican over C. G Cushwa Democrat by one vote. Stephen R. Snodgrass Democrat won a city council seat by 60 votes. A tie occurred in the fourth ward. Republicans gained three council seats while five holdovers remain, leaving the new council Democratic overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
John T. Paulding
C. G Cushwa
Stephen R. Snodgrass
League Social at Braddock Street Church May 29
Attend the League Social at Braddock Street M E Church South Sunday School House Friday evening May 29. Admission ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Braddock _St. M. EB
South
Public Auction of Parsonage in Symphenus City
Public sale for the U. B. Parsonage in Symphenus City scheduled at 10 a.m. on May 30. The property includes eight rooms, a well, cistern, stable, and other fixtures. O Tpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Symphenus City
Air Ship Robbery at Palace Theater Tonight
A dramatic stage battle scene titled Air Ship Robbery plays tonight at the Palace Theater. Admission is fifteen cents with matinee tomorrow and Thursday from 2 to 6 o clock.
Rev J C Newman in a Bad Case
Naomi L Harper of Hagers town swore out a warrant before Justice Hartle charging Rev John C Newman pastor of the Free Baptist Church with bastardy. The Harper woman, a leading member, alleges he furnished money for her trip to Washington until the child born two months ago. The case stirs Newmans church council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi L. Harper
Justice Hartle
Hagers
John C. Newman
The
Free Baptist Church
Colored
North Jonathan Street
Newman
Washington
Harper
Newhhan
Church Council
Rev. Newman
Winchester
Free Will Baptist Church
Boozy Husband Godlove Lashed For Assault On Wife
James Godlove of Hampshire county who runs a boarding house in Hagerstown was jailed 30 days by Justice Hoffman after striking his wife near the left eye during a Sunday quarrel over beer. Mrs Godlove, with a bruised eye, testified he hit her after she objected to beer in the home. he blamed intoxication and vowed to abstain. The judge warned that any future assault would bring lashings by the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Godlove
Hampshire County
Hagerstown
Hoffman
Godlove
Reception for Masonic Officers Arrive for Cornerstone Laying
Dr Joseph W Iggleston of Richmond grand master of Virginia Masons will officiate at the Handley Library cornerstone ceremony in Winchester tomorrow afternoon arriving tonight at 8 o clock with Past Grand Master Quinn Fredericksburg. Worshipful Master H R Homer Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21 said the blue lodge room will be open tonight for an informal reception and all Masons in Winchester are invited to meet the grandmaster and past grand master at 8 o'clock this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Iggleston
Richmond
Masonic Grand Lodge of Virginia
Handley Library
Winchester
Quinn
Fredericksburg
H.R. Homer
Hiram Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonnic Temple
Virginia Building Sold in Norfolk Purchase
J. T. Deal a Norfolk political figure and wealthy timber dealer buys the Virginia State Building at the James residence site with land and buildings. This marks the highest price paid for any of the buildings amid state real estate sales. Nine other state structures are noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Deal
Norfolk
Virginia State Building
Jamestien
Weds Lieut Harry N Cootes To Miss Mary Lou Cooke In Norfolk
Lieut Harry Newton Cootes of the Twelfth Cavalry married Miss Mary Lou Cooke in Norfolk last evening at Christ Church in a ceremony attended by Governor Swanson Brig Gen Vaughan and a notable crowd. The bride wore white satin. maid of honor Miss Kite Cooke. bridesmaids from Baltimore and Norfolk. best man Mr Graham Cootes of New York. A reception at the Cooke home followed with hundreds of gifts including a silver chest from Twelfth Cavalry officers. The couple will honeymoon in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Cooke
Merritt Todd Cooke
Norfolk
Harry Newton Cootes
Twelfth Cavalry
United States Army
Christ Church
Bishop Randolph
Kite Cooke
Graham Cootes
New York
Margaret Ramsay
Baltimore
Marguerite Taylor
Elizabeth Cooke
Albert Curry
Pittsburg
Edward Taylor
F. M. Caldwell
William Littlebrant
Robert Campbell
G. N. Kimball
Richard Dobie
Percy Jones
Richard and
Merritt Cooke, Jr
Cooke
Swanson
C. C. Vaughan
Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Coates
United States Military Academy
Staunton
Winchester
War Department
John Kerr School Elects New Assistant Principal
The John Kerr Public Schools board chose Mrs Clara Whissen as successor to A la Stickel who will not seek reappointment. Mrs Whissen is the daughter of the late Charles W McVicar. The board will collect applications for next term within ten days and plans to add higher studies in the two high schools. White school April attendance was 518, colored 137, with a steady decline this year. A committee was formed to revise tuition rates for non residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. la Stickel
John Kerr Public Schools
Clara Whissen
Whissen
Charles W. McVicar
Howard Whissen
Edinburg
Fall from Mill Porch Injures Two Workers at Virginia Woolen
At about 7 am a wooden railing on a porch at the Virginia Woolen Company on North Kent street collapsed. Miss Mary Perry and Mr. Walter Dixon fell to the ground, with Perry nursing a back strain and Dixon a sprained ankle. Perry was cared for at home. Dixon will be sidelined for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Woolen Company
North Kent Street
Mary Perry
Liam Perry
South Braddocktreet
Walter Dixon
South Kent Street
Miss Perry
Mr. Dixon
Dixon
Memorial Hospital
8. P. Latane
Marriage of Miss Georgia Shimer and George Wiliam Pulliam
Guests from Woodstock Front Royal Fordwick and nearby areas traveled to Winchester for the wedding to be held at 8 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs James BE Gearing in the west end. A reception will follow. Relatives Mrs George C Pulliam Mrs M C Gearing and Mrs Claude Miley are among those arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Georgia Shimer
George Wiliam Pulliam
James BE. Gearing
West End
George. C. Pulliam
M. C. Gearing
Claude’ Miley
Woodstock
Katie Eckhardt
Front Royal
Van
J. R. Pulliam
Fordwick
The New Rink Offers Free Ladies Sessions This Week
Corner of Stewart and Wolf Streets promotes attractions with no admittance fee for ladies at all sessions. Morning and afternoon sessions free to gentlemen. Skates cost 10 cents per session for owners. Skates kept in repair for private use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart and Wolf Sts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
Ington
House
Smaltz
League Social
J.C. Newman
Rev
Virginia Building
Lieut
Hi. N. Cootes
Miss Cooke
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!