Strange disease on the increase in cattle near Middletown
A mysterious illness killing many cattle and dogs spreads to Warren county. The Warren Board of Health orders muzzling and killing dogs suspected of hydrophobia, with action similar to Frederick county. Local residents debate disease nature while cattle losses mount and a damp spring is blamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Warren County
Board of Health of
Deliance
Frederick County
Michael Anderson
W. J. Muse
Pennsylvania
Circuit Court term opens under Judge Harrison
The Special term of Circuit Court will be held by Judge Harrison beginning Monday. Chancery cases will be heard and the court will adjourn in time to allow the judge to prepare for the Constitutional Convention which convenes in Richmond on June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Richmond
Ball Strikes Uniontown Man at Shenandoah Academy
Yesterday in the west end a ball struck Mr. Wm. Dean of Uniontown Pennsylvania, a student at Shenandoah Valley Academy, on the forehead. Doctors say the injury is not serious and he resumes his usual activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Wm. Dean
Uniontown
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Ice Plant Starts Operations
The ice plant is now running after engines were started yesterday marking the resumption of production at the facility.
Why Were Those Trees Removed at Market Street City Hall
Dozens of inquiries arise over the removal of shade trees along Market street in front of Rouss City Hall. A Building Commission member says he knew nothing of the action until trees were chopped, and the motive linked to changing curb lines remains unexplained. The trees, planted over 25 years ago by the late Ex Gov Holliday, provided much needed shade in a hot town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Rouss City Hall
Srak
Reuss City Hall
Holliday
Lifelong Frederick County Resident Philip Carper Dies at 73
Philip Carper, a 73 year old farmer and lifelong Frederick county resident near Macedonia, died suddenly last night after a long feeble health period. He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and is survived by several children. His funeral will be held tomorrow at ten in the morning from his home with interment at Macedonia burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Carper
Macedonia
Carper
Frederick County
Valley Engineers Prove Prompt Despite Delayed Train
The Baltimore and Ohio morning passenger train arriving late due to a late Southern train at Stresburg caused a chain of slower runs to Winchester. Valley engineers, led by engineer Martin Phalen, regained eight minutes on the return leg and were near Harper's Ferry on time. The Valley road trails the main line in bed quality but shows strong engine performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Onaio
Southern
Stresburg
Winchester
Valley
Martin Phalen
Harper’s Ferry
Valley Engineers
County Treasurer S. M. Chiles Sees Middletown Visit
County Treasurer S. M. Chiles traveled to Middletown today for undisclosed official engagements and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Chiles
Middletown
Mercersburg College Commencement Schedule Outlined
Invitations in Winchester announce Mercersburg Academy commencement activities starting June 15. The plan covers a golf tournament, baccalaureate sermon, Y M C A open air meeting, June Sermon, tennis tournament, organ recital, concert by academy groups unveiling President Buchanan portrait, class day, reception for Mrs Harriet Lane Johnson, alumni banquet, commencement, baseball game and seniors dance across Monday to Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Mercersburg Academy
Academy
Buchanan
Harriet Lane Johnson
Well Attended Phonographic Concert for Friendship Band
Mr. J. P. Haddox presented a phonographic concert at The Auditorium last night to benefit the Friendship Band. A large attentive audience enjoyed a varied program, and the band, which marched to The Auditorium for the event, delivered a splendid open air encore. The band is improving wonderfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Haddox
Will Complete Church in Harrisonburg
Following the action of the Reformed Classis in Mount Jackson a committee is appointed to complete the Harrisonburg church building and place the congregation on an active working basis with a view to early completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Jackson
Harrisonburg
Death of Mrs Balthis noted in Staunton obituary
Intelligence received here announces the death of Mrs Charles Balthis in Staunton Virginia after a long illness. She was a cousin of Mrs A J Copenhaver and Mr Charles W Brown of Winchester and was well known locally. She is survived by a husband and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Balthis
Staunton
A. J. Copenhaver
Charles W. Brown
Winchester
Miss Boyd Recovers Gradually After Roanoke Visit
Dr. P. W. Boyd Jr returned with his mother Mrs. P. W. Boyd Sr from Roanoke where they rushed to aid the ill Miss Katia Boyd. Miss Boyd recovers gradually and cannot travel home for several weeks while Mrs Boyd stays with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Boyd, Jr
Roanoke
P. W. Boyd, Sr
Miss Katia
Miss Boyd
Mrs. Boyd
Residents Demand Brighter Kent and Cork Street Lamp
Nearby residents complain the electric lamp at Kent and Cork is shaded by heavy foliage. They urge trimming the trees or swinging the lamp farther into the street to improve lighting.
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Kent
Cork
Gete Splendid Run On Pennsylvania Avenue
James O Ritter left Winchester May 22 to join Washington Traction Company and has passed the examination, now assigned to the run on Pennsylvania Avenue as conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Ritter
Winchester
Washington Traction Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Interdenominational services begin at Valley Chapel
Rev. S. H. Luttrell of West Virginia and Rev. J Sharp of Pennsylvania will start a series of interdenominational services at Valley Chapel tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Luttrell
West Virginia
J.sharp
Pennsylvania
Valley Chapel
Byrd Walker Visits Family in New York
Mr. Byrd Walker of New York visits his mother and sister Mrs. W. H. H. Joyce, detailing a family gathering or reunion context during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Byrd Walker
New York
W. H. H. Joyce
Were Wedded in Berryville at Grace Episcopal Church
A Berryville marriage united Francis Beverley Whiting a noted local attorney and Miss Annie Moss White. Rev Edward Wall officiated at Grace Episcopal Church with the bride given away by her uncle F S Pennybacker. The groom was attended by Richard Pleasants Whiting. maid of honor was Mary Elizey White and bridesmaids Margaret McCormick May Wheat. Ushers included William Pleasants W Roy Stephensons Conrad Kownslar and others from Clarke county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
Berryville
Francis Beverley Whiting
Annie Moss White
Edward Wall
F. S. Pennybacker
Mount Jackson
Richard Pleasants Whiting
Clarke County
Mary Elizey White
Margretta McCormick
May Wheat
Messrs
William Pleasants
Baltimore
W. Roy Stephensons
Winchester
Conrad Kownslar
W. T. Lewis
Blackburn Smith
Grymes Randolph
Rummage Sale For Benefit of Winchester Hospital
Winchester women plan a rummage sale to support Winchester Memorial Hospital. The event is set for June 6 in the old post office building at Main and Water streets with a late announcement of exact location and a depot for donations. A grand auction will be held on the evening of June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Water
A Graduate of Woman's College
Among the graduates of the Woman's College Baltimore an announcement names Miss May Belle West daughter of Rev. T Marshall West pastor of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church She is the first Winchester girl to graduate from that famed institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s College
Baltimore
Miss May Belle West
T. Marshall West
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Miss West
Winchester
Rev Fix to Be Installed at Round Hill Church
Rev Fix will be installed as pastor of Round Hill Church next Sunday at eleven. Rev E R Leyburn of Hedgesville W V will preach the sermon. Dr Graham will reside and charge the pastor and Dr H M White of Kernstown will charge the people. In the afternoon Dr Whit will preach at Burnt Church at 3 30 PM and in the evening Leyburn will preach at Opequon Chapel at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Fix
Round Hill
E. R. Leyburn
Hedgesville
W.va
Graham
H. M. White
Kernstown
Whit
Burnt Church
Mr. Leyburn
Opequon Chapel
St John's Day Observance Planned by Hiram Lodge
St. John's Day falls on Monday June 24. Masonic tradition holds an annual sermon near St. John's Day. Hiram Lodge has formed a committee to arrange the event.
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Hiram Lodge
Pythians to Decorate Graves Sunday
Winchester Lodge K of P members will decorate the graves of deceased brothers at Mt Hebron Cemetery on Sunday June 9. Boniface O Miller, hotel proprietor in Wardensville, is staying at the Hart Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lodge, K. of P
Mt. Hebron
Boniface O’ Miller
Wardensville
Hart Hotel
Harrisonburg Sore Over Woodstock Reel Race Row
The Harrisonburg Register condemns past behavior by local teams after a Winchester defeat in 1897. The piece defends fair play as Winchester firemen object to Woodstock reel race rules, noting Harrisonburg teams lack prior experience and face unfamiliar regulations ahead of the Fourth of July contest.
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Harrisonburg
Winchester
Rockingham
Regster
Winchester Firemen
Woodstock
Lexington
Rouss Family to Visit Winchester Next Tuesday
Mr. W. W. Rouss, youngest brother of Charles B. Rouss, returns from a year in Egypt and the Holy Land. He is due in Winchester next Tuesday and may be joined by Peter W. Rouss to inspect and accept the Reuss mausoleum at Mount Hebron Cemetery from C. E. Tayntor & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Rouss
Charles B. Rouss
New York
Egypt
Holy Land
Rouss
Winchester
Peter W. Rouss
Reuss
Mount Hebron Cemetery
C. E. Tayntor & Co
Friendship Band Concert at C A Heller store
The Friendship Band will perform at C A Heller & Co on North Main Street Saturday night at 8 PM. The program includes March pieces Crack of the Whip and Commonwealth, Waltzes Daughters of Love and Idle Hours, plus songs and dances by T Rollins T H Mackie and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Band
C. A. Heller & Co’s
North Main Street
R. T. Henry
T. Rollins
Yearney
T. H. Mackie
Commonwealth
Seri Hazel
Sesreeseesede, Andrews
Manila
Pole Seus
Albert N. Jones Returns to Washington After Winchester Visit
Mr. Albert N. Jones came back to Washington last night following a day spent on business in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert N. Jones
Washington
Winchester
Morphine Fiend Thief Caught After Crime and Recovery
A refined fifty five year old woman using the name Mrs Hoover, addicted to morphine, is arrested for theft at a boarding house. She confessed indirectly, leading to recovery of $6 in cash, a $19.81 check, papers, and clothing. authorities traced her to Strasburg Junction and Winchester before arrest.
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Hoover
Clarence H. Atherton
Strasburg
Mr. Atherton
Capon Roads
Baltimore & Ohio
Winchester
Atherton
R. E. Byrd
Star
J. W. Taylor
Mrs. Hoover
Taylor
Fica
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Health Board
Ball
Young Man
City Hall
Mercersburg College
Balthis
St. John’s Day
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