Virginia Constitution Proclaimed After Turbulent Convention
The Virginia constitutional convention voted on submitting the new constitution to voters. The measure to submit to the electorate failed 52 to 33, to an abridged electorate failed 58 to 24, and the final plan to proclaim without a vote passed 48 to 38. The session began June 12, 1901 and costs are pegged around 130000 dollars. the convention will wind down in a few weeks with state officers schedule to follow.
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Virginia
Democratic Party
Wyser
C. V. Meredith
Richmond
Thom
Norfolk
Glase
Lupton Sale Draws Large Local Crowd in Chambersville
Correspondence from Chambersville Virginia reports a sizable crowd at Mr Chas Lupton’s sale on May 29. Friends of the Lupton and Albin families express regret at their departure and wish them success. Also notes Ada and Maude Brumback visiting, Madge and Molly Tabb present, Kurtz Place business trip through the area, and Round Hill Sunday School Children’s Day on June 1. Nat Hawkins hosts a gathering Thursday evening.
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Evening Star
Chambersville
Chas. Lupton
Madge
Molly Tabb
Kurtz Place
Cross Junction
Round Hill
Nat Hawkins
Brucetown Budget Reports Local Happenings and Court Plea
Frost appears with minimal garden damage as a shing party delights local youth. Miss Huyett returns to Washington, Mrs Swimley visits Swimley Station, and Dr Janney and Miss Swimley visit Martinsburg. John Branson holds a barn raising. West and Wall plead guilty to assault on Max Robinson. West pays $21.40 and Wall $11.40 in fines and costs.
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Evening Star
Brucetown
Frost
Opequon
Miss Huyett
Washington
J. Swimley
Swimley Station
W. Mack Janney
Maude Swimley
Martinsburg
John Branson
William West
Roger Wall
Max Robinson
Harrson
Harrison
West
Wall
Reverend Hamill Poised to Return for Quarterly Conference
Presiding elder H. P. Hamill of the Winchester district in the Methodist Episcopal Church South plans to return from the General Conference in Dallas, Texas in time to preside at the quarterly conference next morning. He is expected to review timetable duties and church duties with local clergy.
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H. P. Hamill
Winchester
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Dallas
Texas
Memorial Day Observances Honor Deas Graves at Cemetery
The article covers Memorial Day ceremonies at Winchester National Cemetery with Rev S D Skelton T Y Brown and Hon D C OFlaherty delivering speeches. Four hundred attendees heard tributes to the fallen as flagstaff mound ceremonies concluded at the Massachusetts and New York monuments. Four thousand flags decorated the grounds and wreaths were laid by Mrs Houston and daughters.
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T. Y. Brown
D. C. O’flaherty
O’ Flaherty
National Cemetery
America
T. Marshall West
8. D. Skelton
United Brethren Church
Massachusetts Monument
Massachusetts
Carrie Houston
New York Monument
Houston
Rosser
Alwine
Ohio
Maroon
Sherrard
Maine
Winchester ladies visit on local streets
Miss Meta Russell of Winchester is visiting friend Miss Mattie Shreckhise on north Washington street this city. Miss Eliza R. Willis of Winchester is a guest at Mrs. John G. Stott on south Madison street this city.
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Staunton Spectator
Meta Russell
Winchester
Mattie Shreckhise
Washington Street
Eliza R. Willis
John G. Stott
Madison Street
Children Day Exercises at United Brethren Church
Children Day exercises will be held at the United Brethren Church in this city on Sunday night beginning at 8 o'clock. A program suitable in every way to the occasion is being prepared.
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United Brethren Church
Monticello Guards Win Silver Cup at Staunton Elk Carnival
The Monticello Guards from Charlottesville Virginia won the handsome silver loving cup at Staunton’s Elk Carnival after a second review for best general parade appearance.
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Staunton
Monticello Guards
Charlottesville
Winchester elects Mr Gratchen as mayor
The Charlestown Free Press notes the new mayor elect of Winchester is Mr Gratchen, a glove manufacturer. If his governance matches his proven success in business and personal affairs, he is expected to do well for the historic town.
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Winchester
Gratchen
Old Town
Charlestown Free Press
Correction on report about Florence Sharpe and charity rehearsal
Miss Florence Sharpe requests correction of an unfounded report stating children would be charged for transport to Cee's woods tomorrow for the charity rehearsal. She will provide all conveyances herself.
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Florence Sharpe
Cee’s Woods
Furniture shipment to Capon Springs for cottage refit
Captain George W. Kurtz ships a carload of furniture today destined for Capon Springs estate resort. The items will furnish and refit a cottage at the well known summer retreat.
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George W. Kurtz
Capon Springs
Statesman and a Laughing Honest Man
A British visitor recalls meeting a minority party statesman who joked that only four or five others might be honest in the American government. The anecdote frames a light national politics moment from Washington.
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Washington
Monument Base Set for Crum Grave in Place
The base for a handsome monument to be erected at the grave of Mr. C. L. Crum is now in position. The monument will be erected by Mr. G. W. Haines.
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C. L. Crum
G. W. Haines
LIPE
Market Report Wholesale Prices Paid for Produce
The latest market report lists corrected wholesale prices paid for produce and grain. Friday figures reflect daily adjustments in the market.
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West and Wall
Mr. Hamill
Samuel Bell
Bell Bros
New York
Schneider’s Grocery
Charles W. Houck
Charlestown
W. Va
H. R. Bryarly & Bro. Tf
William Payne
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
A. E. Marker
L. E. Rice’s
Edgar Worthington
Henry Stephenson
Stephensons
County
Edith and
Lizzie Potts
Benjamin Potts
C. I. Clem
Woodstock, Va
Noonan
J. G. Macormac
Kansas City, Mo
Eon Snapp
T. M. Snapp
North Main Street
Capt. C. A. Evans
E. J. Evans and Company
West Virginia
Warren Sentinel
S. H. Hansbrough
Deas Graves
U. B. Church
Hewitt
Jewett
Bangang
China
S. H. Faulkner
Frederick County
Hess
Horsey & Atwell
H. W. Clowe
E. Bruce Capper, the Jeweler
West Water Street
Bailey & Boxwell
Singer
Harry Kline
N. Main St
J. M. Frye
South Main Street
Prunes
C. W. Ramsburg
Piccadilly Street
Oxfords
Ideal Patent
C. E. Huntsberry
the Evening Star
Dwon
Souk Manet Sweet
Semtan
Thomas Keating, Ast
Cumberland Beer
Braddock
Barwell
Cumberland Brewing Company
AGZ
Thomas Keating
Agt
Telephone
S. H. Hable
Star Clothier
S. H. Hablhe
Miller Supply Company
Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank
United States
C. Guiliani
Por
Sal Hedda
Goo
B. Bushnell
Lam
Amherst Street
Ang Et Ga
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