Firemanic Tests At Westminster At Maryland Convention
The Maryland State Firemen Association posts its ninth annual convention program to be held in Westminster June 12 and 13. Events include hose race hook and ladder contest prize drill steam engine contest with prizes 75 25 for hose and ladder and 50 25 for steam engine. Each contest requires three entries and three starters. Drill rules specify at least twenty four men per company and twenty minutes per drill. The hose race allows 15 to 17 men per company with complex timing and penalties for overrun drops or early finish. The Friendship and Sarah Zane Reel Teams will closely follow the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland State Firemen’s Association
Westminster
Reuss
Specially Decorated Grave at National Cemetery
The grave of James Collins of the Second Massachusetts Cavalry receives attention with a floral design sent annually by Florist Chas E. Aulick for Collins’s son John Collins of Colorado Springs. Also notes visits and town movements of local residents between announcements.
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National Cemetery
James Collins
Second Massachusetts Cavalry
Chas E. Aulick
John Collins
Colorado Springs
Col
sensational custody trial unfolds over five year old Esther
Mrs. Sue C Wheelwright sues ex husband Thomas J Wheelwright amid a sensational custody dispute in Nineveh Virginia. Esther Wheelwright has been in the care of Mrs Jacob and was reportedly involved in a kidnapping attempt with an armed man. Attorneys Downing Richards and Judge Payne represent Wheelwright while E H Jackson and R T Barron appear for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Harrison
Chambers
Star
Sue C Wheelwright
Thomas J. Wheelwright
Talugraph Auto Company of
New York
Nineveh
Warren County
Bonds Not Presented for Redemption in Winchester
Winchester city bonds Ns. 24 and 25, series 1883 for $100 each were called for redemption July 1 1960 but not presented. They are held by someone in the city. Present to the Union Bank of Winchester or to me for redemption. 5-28-36.
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Winchester
Union Bank of Winchester
Extraordinary Winchester Law Trial Highlight
An 1898 law secured by E. C. Jordan allows any Winchester resident to commit a crime anywhere in Frederick County and be tried only by Winchester judges or jurors. The measure, critics say, removes Frederick County’s right to self protection and concentrates legal authority in Winchester.
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Spellman
E. C. Jordan
City of
Winchester
Frederick
Winchester Auction Sells 277 Acre Tyre Farm in Bufflick Road
The estate of the late John Tyre man saw a 277 acre tract sold for 3235.50 to Mrs ES Tyreman at the court house. In Baltimore naval veterans held memorial services at Loudoun Park with Rev Joseph P Wilson speaking. Guests include Mrs Wm Marshall of Toledo visiting her mother in law Mrs Beverley Marshall. The Boston Lyric Opera Company will stage a six week Chicago engagement after a Winchester stop. Seats available at Horsey and Atwell. Mrs Ellen Conrad of Baltimore visiting relatives in this city hopeful to revisit June sixth. Mr 8 S Anderson of Jerico traveled via Winchester to Darkesville to visit daughter Mrs Zeilor. Mr Martin Garrett of Kernstown spent the day in town.
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E 1. Hodgson
Court House
Bufflick Road
Winchester
John Tyreman
ES. Tyreman
Baltimore
Loudoun Park
Joseph P. Wilson
8. W. Anderson
Jerico
Darkesville
Zeilor
Spellman Freed as Alibi Clears Fire Set Claim
Testimony showed Tom Spellman went to the fire with the crew and seen by two witnesses passing beneath east Cord street. The defense witnesses testified irrefutably to his presence, leading Justice Bragonier to dismiss the case and rule Spellman could not have set the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spellman
Newlin
T. A. Lewis
David Carper
Charlena March
Annie Fugitt
Messrs Carson Haymaker
Rob. Striker
R. Rudacill
O. Franks
J. McIintosh
Wm. Collins
Wm. A. March
Tom Spellman
East Cord Street
Trees Removed From Reuss City Hall Grounds
Trees that stood in front of Reuss City Hall on Market Street have been removed, altering the streetscape and city appearance. No details on planting replacement or reasons provided.
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Reuss City Hall
Market Street
City Hall Trees Cut Down Question Authority
Residents question which officials ordered the removal of fine trees in front of Rouse City Hall. Citizens seek clarity on who authorized the cutting and under what mandate or ordinance this action was taken.
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Rouse City Hall
Recruiting Office Opened at Hart Hotel
Lieut. J. C. Johnson and Sergeant W. E. Hida of the Artillery Corps stationed at Fort Washington Md opened a recruiting office at the Hart Hotel in Winchester. They will be there possibly for a week seeking men for all service branches. The Winchester Round Club has organized a baseball team.
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J. C. Johnson
W. E. Hida
Artillery Corps
Fort Washington
Hart Hotel
Winchester
Will Sail for England From New York
Mr and Mrs B. Janes Ferguson sail today for New York and will depart Saturday for England. They will be absent several months. No weather report today as the Weather Bureau took a holiday.
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Mre
B. Janes Ferguson
New York
England
United States Weather Bureau
Thanks for kindness at Grand Rally and town notes
The notice thanks friends for financial help at the Grand Rally and mentions local business, individuals, a death in Shepherdstown, a delay in the Martinsburg Globe issue, and a sermon to be preached by Prof. J C Bowman at Massanutten Academy Woodstock next Sunday.
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Mont. Lovett
J. C. Bowman
Lancaster, Pa
Theological Seminary
Massanutten Academy
Woodstock
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Edy Press
Alice Metz
Mountain Falls
Southern Seminary
Bowling Green, Va
Tue Sas & Door Factory
Capt
Chas. McVicar
Newport News
City
John RB. Hamilton
Kernstown
A. W. Cowhorn
Reliance
Trac. Briuzht
Mrs
Wm. Marshall
Toledo, Ohio
Beverley Marshall
Mrs. Thos. Savage
Wilmington, de
Boston Lyric Opera Company
Chicago
Horsey & Atwell’s
Ellen Conrad
Martin Garrett
Town
Horsey and Atwell
Bruce Capper
West Water Street
Harvey's and Dold'’S
Miller Supply Co
Thomas Spellman
Winchester Round Club
Will
Funk & Ray
Dr. I. N. Brumback
Bliss
John Keplinger
Shepherdstown
Martinsburg World
S. B. Sale
Mead Rain
Summmer School
Central Commercial College
Cumberland
Thomas Keating
Agt
Cumberland Beer
Braddock
Barwell
North Main Street
India
Horsey & Atwell
South Kent Street
W. H Beardsworth
T. T. Watt
France
Shenandoah House
Ln. Co
Charleston
Hopewell
Esther Shimp
Brucetown
Jess
L.” Star
Changi
Chan
New York Life “Insurance
Bryarlt & Bro
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