Globe Trotter in the Orient Aboard Ship in Typhoon
A twelve year old globe trotter aboard the Transport Sumner sends letters from the sea describing a brutal Pacific typhoon. He notes the voyage north via Nagashi, seasickness, a card club, multiple passengers including soldiers and sailors, Chinese staff, and a detailed ship description with meals and staterooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Papa
Tom
Kent
San Francisco
Sheridan
Washington
Wendell
Honolulu
Nagashi
Atlantic
Cornell University
McCreary
Miss Carrie Wulfert Dies After Illness in Baltimore
Miss Carrie Wulfert a Baltimore stage figure and Lyceum Stock Company alumna died Saturday after months of illness at 403 North Fulton avenue. Daughter of Henry Wulfert she had two sisters Bettie and Augusta and two brothers Julius and Harry. Her remains were sent to Winchester with her father for funeral services at Grace Lutheran Church and burial at Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Wm Gratchen Thomas Cooper Henry Schneider Dr G Kenton Heist and G G Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Wulfert
Baltimore
North
Fulton Avenue
Miss Wulfert
Lyceum Stock Company
John Albaugh, Jr
Jacob Litt
Mr. Litt
Henry Wulfert
The
National Hotel
Bettie
Augusta Wulfert
Messrs
Julius
Harry Wulfert
Winchester
Baltimore & Ohio
Geo. W. Kurtz
Grace Lutheran Church
J. E. Bushnell
Prisoner in His Own Office Blocks In an Afternoon
Prosecuting Attorney R E Byrd became trapped in his office on Reuss avenue when the lock failed to open. He pounded and drew attention of passers by until neighbor Harry R Kern heard the disturbance and a locksmith freed him just as he neared collapse.
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R. E. Byrd
Reuss Avenue
Byrd
Mrs. Haines’ Condition Remains Critical
The condition of Mrs. D. F. Haines remains about the same as physicians delay appendicitis surgery. A consultation at 1 o’clock today decided to postpone the operation until tomorrow, fearing her strength cannot endure the shock.
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D. F. Haines
Preaching at Valley School by Rev Charles D Bulla
Rev Charles D Bulla pastor of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South preached yesterday afternoon at Valley School House on Martinsburg pike about two miles north of Winchester. Services were at 4 o clock and he delivered a pleasing sermon to a large congregation. How are you going to bet on the faces at the Great Hagerstown Fair Jimmie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley School
Charles D. Bulla
Braddock Street
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Martinsburg Pike
Winchester
Bulla
Special Sermon on the Third Commandment by Rev Bulla
Rev Chas D Bulla spoke at Braddock Street M E Church South on the Third Commandment. He warned against profane swearing and urged reverence for God names and sacred objects, citing Washington and moral duties. He announced a sermon on honoring parents for next Sunday at 11 oclock with transportation offered for those unable to walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Street M. E
South
Chas. D. Bulla
Jehovah
God
Jesus Christ
Washington
Satan
Hay and Byrd Withdraw From Winchester Speaking
Hon James Hay and Hon RE Byrd withdrew their appointments to speak in Winchester on Friday October 31. Senator John M Martin will address the democratic voters Thursday October 30, shifting Hay and Byrd to other areas where their efforts are more needed. Martin will clearly expound the campaign principles and features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hay
Congress
RE. Byrd
Winchester
Jno
Martin
Messrs. Hay
Byrd
Left for Charlestown with plumbing contract workmen
This morning Mr. Charles E. Seal and workmen departed for Charlestown West Virginia. Beal holds a large plumbing contract in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Seal
Charlestown
W. Va
Beal
That City
Major Baylor A Candidate For Camp Confederte Leader
The regular weekly meeting of General Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans will nominate officers for the ensuing year and vote at the next meeting. Major Baylor, an ex Confederate with a storied service, is viewed as a strong candidate to restore the Camp to its former high standard. He served from 1860 to 1865 in various Louisiana units and campaigns including Vicksburg, Murfreesboro, and the Atlanta campaign, paroled May 3, 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnerr Ashby Camp
Turner Ashby Camp
Baylor
Louisiana
Crescent Rifles
Louisiana Volunteers
Vicksburg
Fort Jackson
J. R. Duncan
Withers
Polk
Army of
Murfreesboro
Stone River
First
Louisiana Artillery
Miss
Col. Waddy
Charleston
Richmond
Joseph E. Johnson
West Point
O. F. Strahl
Cheatman
Hardee
Dalton
Atlanta
E. W. Pelter
Stevenston
Salsbury, N.C
Rev Cromer and Mr Gray to Attend Synod
Rev T K Cromer pastor of Centenary Reformed Church departs for Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania this afternoon. Mr Richard L Gray leaves tomorrow morning for Mechanicsburg to represent Centenary Reformed Church at the Potomac Synod meeting which opens tomorrow night. The Potomac Synod serves churches in North Carolina Virginia West Virginia Maryland and the southern portion of sphere ships.
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T. K. Cromer
Centenary Reformed Church
Mechanicsburg
Richard L. Gray
Cromer
Gray
Potomac Synod
Potomac Synod of the Reformed Church
North Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Sr Peer Shes
Num
Tragic Gun Accident in Virginia Village
In Franklintown Clarke county Virginia Harison Hickman a colored worker on Edgar Allen’s farm died instantly when a loaded shotgun exploded while he lowered it from the upper to the lower floor The muzzle had pointed toward him and the blast struck the breast tearing a teacup sized wound Hickman a native of the city was the grandson of Charlotte Shepherd married with nine children survived by his wife and children Funeral plans have not been announced.
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Franklintown
Rippon
Clarke County
Harrison Hickman
Edgar Allen
Hickman
Charlotte Shepherd
Union Sunday School Sees Rapid Attendance Boost
The Union Sunday School on Valley Avenue gains pupils as Dr. Lawrence Whitlock is elected superintendent and William Hardy becomes secretary. Undenominational classes meet each Sunday at the old Adventist Church with growing participation from local residents and new teachers, including Mrs. Dr. James R. Grammar and daughters.
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Union Sunday School
Valley Avenue
Lawrence Whitlock
William Hardy
Old Adventist Church
James R. Grammar
Y P C E Elect Officers Last Night
The Young People s Christian Endeavor of Cen tenary Reformed Church reorganized and held a semi annual election for six months. Officers named include Robert L Gray president Earl Steele vice president Emma Goss secretary Scott Affleck treasurer Jessie Hodgson organist Janie Gray assistant organist with musical director to be appointed later.
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Society of the Young People’s Christian Endeavor
Centenary Reformed Church
Robert L. Gray
Earl Steele
Emma Goss
Scott Affleck
Jessie Hodgson
Janie Gray
Cover's Big Plant At Moorefield To Open Soon
Cover Drayton and Leonard build a large tanner plant at Moorefield West Virginia. The facility costing 250000 dollars will begin operations in about two weeks.
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Cover
Griffiths and Carson Griffith Guests of Rosenberger
Mr. George A. Griffith his wife and young daughter and Mr. Carson Griffith of Red Key Indiana spent yesterday as guests of Mr. J Fred Rosenberger at Rosenberger in this county.
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George A. Griffith
Carson Griffith
Red Key
Indiana
J. Fred. Rosenberger
Rosenberger
Married This Afternoon in Cross Junction Union
Mr J Thomas Funkhouser of Capon Bridge married Miss Ida Braithwaite of Cross Junction by Rev H P Hamill presiding elder of the district. The ceremony was conducted this afternoon in a local church with family and friends in attendance.
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J. Thomas Funkhouser
Capon Bridge
Ida ©. Braithwaite
Cross Junction
H. P. Hamill
Epi
Happy High Dives For Sweet Liberty
A well known town character Alfred Henry known as Happy High disappeared in the night leaving behind his coat and shirt. He fled city limits after a scuffle with Officer C E Neville and escaped. A hat and coat were later found with him in the county and a watch is kept for his return to face drunken and disorderly charges and resisting an officer.
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Happy High
Alfred Henry
Henry
C. E. Neville
Neville
City Hall to get lightning rods
The City Hall Committee discussed equipping the City Hall with lightning rods. The building cost about $65,000, and the lack of protection could invite costly damage from future storms, with rods potentially costing around $1.50.
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City Hall
Aged Woman Renews Her Tramp From Richmond To Baltimore
Annie Flasher, aged about sixty, followed a drunken husband to Richmond Virginia, slept in a station house there, and then began a weary tramp back home toward Baltimore. She had traveled via Winchester last week and returned Saturday morning after officers heard her distressing story.
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Richmond
Annie Flasher
Winchester
Baltimore
Communion Services Held At Grace Lutheran Church
Communion services were observed yesterday at Grace Lutheran Church at 11 a m. Rev L L Smith of Strasburg Va filled the pulpit at both morning and evening services delivering two agreeable sermons.
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Grace Lutheran Church
L. L. Smith
Strasburg
Rev. Smith
Rouss Hook and Ladder Meeting Tonight At Eight
The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company will meet tonight at eight o'clock. Aired report notes the event time and group gathering.
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Rouss Hook’ and Ladder Company
Valley College Closes After Managerial Fallout
Valley Business College in Winchester shuts down amid financial turmoil after treasurer J W Neff abandons duties. Stockholders led by M M Lynch and S H Hansbrough organized a new company earlier, but funds mismanagement by Neff exposed, with tuition money unaccounted and campus rooms abandoned by Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Business College
Winchester
Commercial College
Market and
Water Streets
J. W. Neff
Robert Worseley
O. Edward Presho
8. H. Hansbrough
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Jno. W. Rice
M. M. Lynch
R. E. Byrd
Warren Rice
Lynch
Hansbrough
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Dick” Byrd
Japan
Dick’ Byrd
Rev
Mr. Hay
Major Baylor
Rev. Cromer
Mr.Gray
Sweet Liberty
Lutheran Church
Valley College
Prof
Neff
Bat
Hoyt
Oall
Sra
Satuday
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