Friendship Fire Company Holds Busy Session
Last night the Friendship Fire Company met in a lively session with more members present than in months. The key issue was electing an engine keeper to fill the unexpired term of Robert Longacre who resigns due to absence. Jones won the office on the second ballot over McCarty and McIntosh. The painting contract for the engine house was awarded to Goff Cooper at $50 after bids ranged from 80 to 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Robert Longacre
T. K Cromer
J. P. Haddox
Charles H. Hardy
J. E. Correll
Goff Cooper
Cooper
Messrs
Charles McCarty
John McIntosh
Ed. Jones
Mr. Jones
Jones
McCarty
Junior Fire Company
Hagerstown
Chambersburg
James M. Haymaker
Winchester Couple Secretly Wed in Washington
Edgar M. Streit and Martha A. Anderson of Winchester Va were married in Washington DC in a quiet ceremony with license issued yesterday The groom partner in Gray Streit grocery firm and son of Jacob F Streit Miss Anderson daughter of the late William Anderson Hayfield county has lived in Winchester ten years The couple plans to return to Winchester after a brief Washington stay and the wedding surprised local friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Washington Post
Edgar M. Streit
Martha A. Anderson
E. Millard Streit
Gray
Miss Anderson
Streit
William Anderson
Hayfield
J. W. Darlington
North Main Street
Anderson
Darlington
Foster Gray
Busines
Mr. Streit
Washington
Toledo
Zanesville
Ohio
Donel
C. McLeod
Wincheser
City Lights Face Coal Shortage Halves Night Power
Winchester faces a coal famine as the Light Committee and Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co agree to cut electric service to half the night. Treasurer James B. Russell notes coal orders delay and price spikes, with lights to burn only until midnight to conserve fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Electric Light Company
Winchester
Winchester Gas and Electric Lights
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Ceal
James B. Russell
Russell
Gas and Electric Light Company
Messrs
C. W. Ramsburg
R. W. Haymaker
L. N Barton
Ramspurg, Barton and Haymaker
Jas B. Russex
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co
C. W. Ramsnure
L. N. Barton
R. M. Haymaker
Funeral of Lawrence Hamman in Strasburg and Woodstock
The funeral of the late Lawrence Hamman, age 78, was held at his Senseney Road home with Rev. M. L. Carpenter conducting. The procession traveled to Strasburg for final services and interment at the Lutheran Church cemetery. Family and friends accompanied the hearse. pallbearers included L. M. Boyer Ellis Maloy Noah Bier Desota Coe John Knight and A. J. Bentzell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hamman
Senseney Road
M. L. Carpenter
Lutheran Church
Strasburg
Stras
Stephensee
Messrs. L. M. Boyer
Ellis Maloy
Noah Bier
Desota Coe
John Knight
A. J. Bentzell
Ripe Raspberries In Town Today
The Star staff sampled ripe Eng lish raspberries picked from Mrs Jane Ginns farm near Boyce Virginia. The second crop this year produced fully mature berries despite a late frost and abundant blooms. Vines bore many berries shown at The Star office as they were randomly picked from the bushes.
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Star
Jane Ginn
Boyce
Star Office
Valley Convocation Opens at Christ Church Millwood
The Valley Convocation of the Protestant Episcopal Church meets in Christ Church Millwood Virginia starting Monday November 10. Member churches include Wickliffe Winchester Mt Jackson Millwood Berryville Luray and Front Royal. Officers are Rev Edward Wall dean Rev J Court ney Jones treasurer and Rev Edward A Temple secretary. The session lasts four days. Sweet potatoes chickens and pickling spices offered at Sohneider's.
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Valley Convocation
Protestant Episcopal Church
Christ Church
Millwood
Wickliffe
Winchester
Mt. Jackson
Berryville
Luray
Front Royal
Edward Wall
J. Courtney Jones
Edward A. Temple
Telephone Link Extends From Strasburg to Staunton Area
Shenandoah County Telephone Company announces a new wire from Strasburg to the Rockingham county line. Through lines connect at Strasburg Woodstock or New Market, enabling easier communication between Winchester and Staunton area long distance lines. Additional local pages provide more details.
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Shenandoah
Mosquito Case On Trial For Violation Of Ordinance
In Police Court this morning F A Graichen faced charges from Mosquito Inspector W H Vermillion for violating the mosquito ordinance and obstructing an officer. Vermillion testified he found an open water barrel filled with larvae and Graichen threatened to eject and shoot him. Graichen admitted possible guilt on the first count while claiming no interference during the inspection and decried persecution as the hearing concluded.
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F. A. Graichen
W. H. Vermillion
E. L. Hodgson
Vermillion
Graichen
Massie
Grabben
Gratchen
Tustice -Hodgeon
Miss M Louise Anderson Leaves for Emmerson School
Miss M Louise Anderson departs for Boston to attend the Emmerson School of Oratory after summering with her grandmother Mrs Carter in this city. Mrs Newton Hardy remains gravely ill with consumption at her White Hall county home.
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Miss. M. Louise Anderson
Mrs. Carter
Boston
Masé
Emmerson School of Oratory
Mr Graichen’s Side of Case Exposed in Mosquito Row
A letter from Mr Graichen details alleged harassment by Vermillion and city officials over mosquito ordinance enforcement. He claims repeated inspections damaged stock, improper oil use, and intrusion into his business and ladies' apartments, arguing for fewer sanitary rules and criticizing the inspector. The piece outlines alleged misconduct and a demand for coverage.
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Vermillion
Episcopal Ladies Meet at Christ Church Winchester
The Virginia Branch of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church holds its annual meeting October 15 and 16 at Christ Church Winchester. Delegates from branches are invited. programs include sermons, talks by missionaries, a Quiet Hour, and a Holy Communion. About 100 delegates are expected with local entertainments arranged.
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Virginia
Woman's Auxiliary of
The
Episcopal Church
Christ Church
Winchester
Nelson P. Dame
Gibson
Ridgely
China
Morris
Brazil
Neve
Emery
Woman’s Auxiliary
Sybil Carter
Christ Church Congregation
Miss Grace Rodrick to Wed Mr Allen Billmyer Noll
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Daniel Webster Rodrick of Martinsburg West Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter Grace to Mr Allen Billmyer Noll. The ceremony will be at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South Martinsburg on Wednesday evening October fifteenth at six o clock. Miss Rodrick is related to J D Kiger of Winchester and is popular locally. Attendants include cousin Mrs Charles E Jones formerly Bettie Kiger Charlottesville Virginia.
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Daniel Webster Rodrick
Martinsburg
W. Va
Grace
Allen Billmyer Noll
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Rodrick
J. D. Kiger
Winchester
Charles E. Jones
Charlottesville, Va
Bettie Kiger
Mrs. Sarah E. Grant Buried At Mount Hebron
The funeral for Mrs. Sarah E. Grant was held at her Braddock Street residence this afternoon at 3 o clock. Rev. Charles D. Bulla of Braddock Street M E Church South officiated. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Albert Baker A B Richard Joseph Lupton R T McVicar M Lohr Capper and Samuel Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Grant
Charles D. Bulla
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South
Mount Hebron
Messrs
Albert Baker
A. B. Richard
Joseph Lupton
R. T. McVicar
M. Lohr Capper
Samuel Baker
North Leaves Martinsburg World to Join Connellsville News
W. D. North longtime Martinsburg World editor will sever his connection with the paper tomorrow and depart Sunday for Connellsville Pennsylvania to join The News staff. North is among Martinsburg’s best known editors and his readers will miss his clever pen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. North
Martinsburg
W. Va
World
Connellsville
News of
North
Round Club Meeting for Officers Election Tonight
The Round Club will meet at 8 o'clock tonight to elect officers and conduct other business. A full roster of members is requested.
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Round Club
Three Engines Wreck In Cumberland Valley Collision
A head on crash near Hagerstown between a heavy coal freight and a work train wrecks three engines, blocks the line for hours, injures only Fireman Stoner who loses a foot, and delays the Winchester and Martinsburg schedules.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Stoner
Winchester
Meeting in Lee Last Night Proves A Big Success
Dispatch from Cumberland alley Firemen's Association secretary E Kiger reports the meeting in Lee last night was a big success with attendees from Charlestown and Ochiateens noted.
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Tam Sram
Jos
E. Kiger
Cumberland Alley
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Millard Streit
Miss Anderson Et
Mr. Hamman
Sohneider’s
Staunton
Institute
MR. Graichen
Case
Inspector
Episcopal Ladies
Woman's Auxiliary
Miss Rodrick
Mr. Noll
Mr. North
Martinsburg World
C. VI
Noonan’s
Phone 5
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