Mayors decisive action averts Winchester electrical danger
Mayor William C. Graichen intervened after a live electric light wire near the Holliday residence on West Water Street began burning and flashing. A dead telephone wire, blown by wind, rested against the live line and caused the fault. Graichen coordinated repairs and the current was cut off to prevent disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Graichen
Holliday
West Water Street
Bridge
South Market Street
F. A. Gratchen
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
St. Emo
William C. Graichen
Winchester Telephone Company
Fever Rotates Through Round Hill Area
Mr. Hawkins near Round Hill suffers a severe intermittent fever while picking apples in the neighborhood. Dr. J Elanney attends him. Wood of all kinds and quantities is delivered by L. E. Rion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Near Round Hill
J Elanney
L. E. Rion
Man Must Whip His Own Children Case Discharged Without Verdict
In Corporation Court, the jury in John M. Barr v William Zirkle failed to agree after nearly two hours. Barr seeks $500 damages for Zirkle whipping his son Arthur with a strap leaving the panel divided on damages from 2.50 to 250 dollars. The judge discharged the jurors and the case is to be reheard in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
John M. Barr
William Zirkle
H. R. Kern
H.S. Larrick
Lynch
Holmes Boyd, Jr
Barr
Zirkle
Arthur Barr
Atkinson
Funeral for Braxton Davenport Talbot
The infant Braxton Davenport Talbot, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Talbot, died Sunday afternoon in Akron Ohio. The remains arrived in Winchester on the seven o’clock Baltimore and Ohio train and were met by Funk and Ray Funeral Directors. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with Rev. Nelson P. Dame officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Braxton Davenport Talbot
Walter Talbot
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Akron
Funk & Ray
Davie T. Wood
Mount Hebron
Nelson P. Dame
U Christ Episcopal Church
Tallyho Party Plans Stopover in Winchester Visit
A tallyho party bound for Berryville Virginia arrives in Winchester from Hoboken New Jersey en route to their destination. The group includes Mr and Mrs E A Stevens Rev J E Magill Mr and Mrs Robert E L Lewis and Mrs Ashwore of Hoboken with two servants driving four horses. They paused in Chambersburg Pennsylvania after leaving Harksburg Maryland yesterday. Luther Copenhaver of Missouri visited Winchester friends before returning home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Winchester
Hoboken
New Jersey
E. A. Stevens
J. E. Magill
Robert E. L. Lewis
Death at Bolivar Explosive Gun Misfortune
The body of Geo Stewart of Bolivar West Virginia was found at his gate with his head nearly blown off by a shotgun blast. The gun lay nearby empty and the exact cause remains unknown with theories of accident or suicide still unsettled. Stewart married into the Gatrell family of Harpers Ferry and was the son of I N Stewart a longtime Harpers Ferry hotel man. Death was instantaneous and the muzzle was pressed close to his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Stewart
Bolivar
W. Va
Stewart
Shepherd Gatrell
Harpers Ferry
I. N. Stewart
Mr Gardner Leaves Today Coaching Winchester Club
Mr George S Gardner of Baltimore Maryland who coached the Winchester Dramatic Club on Monday and Tuesday evenings in A Texas Steer returned to Baltimore this morning He will return for the dress rehearsal on November twelfth and take charge of the production the next evening The club will continue rehearsals under his guidance for the charitable entertainment with a large audience expected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Gardner
Baltimore
Winchester Dramatic Club
Gardner
Texas
Harry McCullum Critically Ill From Typhoid Fever
A telegram from Beaumont Texas reports Harry K McCullum son of Mrs A L Shearer of this city is critically ill with typhoid fever Mrs Shearer will go to his bedside if needed McCullum formerly worked for J B Russell Bro and is now foreman at McCormick Construction Co St Louis Missouri
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K. McCullum
A. L. Shearer
Beaumont
Texas
Mrs Mollie Richardson To Move To Bedford City
Mrs Mollie Richardson widow of Webster Richardson and sister in law of Mrs M Harris will move from Berryville Virginia to Bedford City. She will reside with her son Thornton Richardson a well known publisher along with her daughters Misses Stella and Leslie Green Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Richardson
Webster Richardson
M. ©. Harris
Stella
Leslie Green-Richardson
Berryville
Bedford City
Lad Dressmaking Lies and Children at 117 East Girard Street
Suspect accused of fraudulent dressmaking claims targets children at a residence on 117 East Girard Street. Local authorities warned residents and opened an investigation into deceptive practices involving fabric and sewing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Girard Street
New Pastor Accepted Call at Grace Lutheran Church
Hagerstown Maryland reports Rev. Mr. Bowers has accepted the call to Grace Lutheran Church. A sketch appeared in Tur Star yesterday. He will preach the mid week service on November 5 and will not locate here permanently until November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Grace Lutheran Church
Bowers
Tur Star
Many Young People Trip The Hours Away Dance
A large crowd attended a social dance at Cameron Hall to celebrate the early birthdays of T. Fred Trenary and Charles M. Kurtz. The event lasted from 8 30 p m to the early morning with about twenty five couples dancing and a festive winter social mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Fred
Trenary
Charles M. Kurtz
Cameron Hall
Trenay
Kurtz
Democratic Rally in Winchester Features Sen. Thomas Martin
The Democratic Party hosts a rally at Court House Hall in Winchester tomorrow evening with U S Senator Thomas Martin speaking. The event marks the first campaign speech in town this cycle and officials urge a large turnout of Democratic voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Court House Hall
Thomas Martin
United States
Virginia
Martin
Rev. Jackson to Speak Tonight at Local Church
Rev. Eugene B. Jackson, former pastor of the First Baptist Church here and current pastor of the Baptist Church of Somerville South Carolina, will address his former congregation at the Baptist Church in Winches tonight during the regular mid week prayer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene B. Jackson
First Baptist Church of
The
Baptist Church of
Somerville
S. C
Winches
Jackson
Baptist Church
Notable Potatoes Highlight Bliss Virginia Harvest
This year is potato year with many fine specimens. Mr. John E Hawkins of Bliss Virginia shows an unusually large potato ranking among the best already displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Hawkins
Bliss
Wedding Blessing in Snapp Home as Rhodes Bride Weds
Miss Effie Snapp became the bride of Mr. Herbert H. Rhodes in a ceremony at the Snapp residence in Fawcetts Gap. Rev J W Strichler officiated, with Lillie Crum as organist and Miss Laura Snapp as maid of honor, followed by a reception before the couple's departure for a northern honeymoon. In Baltimore a railroad brakeman, Michael Bowers, lies injured after attempting to board a moving freight train at Harpers Ferry. the accident may be fatal and he is hospitalized in Mid. Baltimore. Bowers, about 30, resides in Brounswick Md and is known in Winchester.
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Charles Snapp
Fawcetts Gap
Effie Snapp
Herbert H. Rhodes
Middletown
Lillie Crum
Winchester
Laura Snapp
Kirby Dellinger
White Post
Eden
J.W. Strichler
Lutheran Church
Stephens City
County
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Mid
Michael Bowers
Valley Division
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Harpers Percy
W. Va
Bowers
Shenandoan
Mr. Bowers
Brounswick
Ele
Revival of Baseball Seen In Cumberland Valley League
The Hagerstown Mail reports talk of reviving baseball in the Cumberland Valley with a league including Harrisburg Carlisle Chambersburg Hagerstown Martinsburg and Winchester. Clay Henninger toured Winchester sharing plans and has received letters from Cumberland Valley managers urging organization. Local players expected to largely populate the teams.
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Hagerstown
Cumberland Valley
Harrisburg
Carlisle
Chambersburg Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Winchester
Clay Henninger
Henninger
Cumperland Valley
Mrs. Byrd Hosts Notable Guests at House Party
Mrs. R. E. Byrd entertained with guests Miss Lucy Byrd and Mr. Watkins Leigh of New York, Mr. Robert E. Lee of Alexandria, and Lieut. C. J. Faulkner of Martinsburg. Mr. Lee is a grandson of General Robert E. Lee, and Faulkner is an army officer and son of ex Senator Charles James Faulkner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Byrd
Lucy Byrd
Watkins Leigh
New York
Robert E. Lee
Alexandria
C.J. Faulkner
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mr. Lee
Faulkner
United States
Charles James Faulkner
West Virginia
Completed Painting of Friendship Fire Company Engine House
Contractor Goff Cooper and crew finished painting the engine house with bright cream exterior and white trim. Interior walls received a grayish brown shade. The work followed by remarks from the fire company praising the renovation. The report also notes Winchester Presbytery quota and a separate appointment of Rev. F. M. Woods to a board of trustees for a proposed new piers at Elkins, West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goff Cooper
The
Friendship Fire Company
Cooper
Winchester
Lexington
F. M. Woods
D. D
Martinsburg
Elkins
W. Va
el Sa
First Reminder of Approaching Winter
Yesterday and last night the mercury fell rapidly and the first taste of winter arrived this morning. People shivered as they went about their business and fires warmed homes. The coal strike is settled, easing fuel concerns from earlier weeks.
Third Ward Democrats Rally at Hart Hotel Tonight
The Third Ward Democrats announce a grand rally at Hart Hotel this evening to define campaign issues. Speakers include R Gray Williams Col R C Lewis and L M Nixdoril of Frederick with a joint discussion planned with Republican leaders and an anticipated spirited crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Hotel
R. Gray Williams
R. C. Lewis
L. M. Nixdoril
Frederick
Justice D H Bragoner birthday honors marked by turkey gift
Today marks the anniversary of Justice D H Bragoner's birthday with many congratulations. A county friend sent a fine turkey that graced the birthday dinner table of the genial jurist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Bragoner
Mr. Jack Hardesty Improves After Illness
Mr. Jack Hardesty long ill with appendicitis at sister Mrs. A D Henning home shows slight improvement. He works at C E Huntsberry’s store and is a well known local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hardesty
A. D. Henning
Hardesty
C. E. Huntsberry
Train Dispatcher Returns After Two Week Vacation
Train dispatcher J. Clinton Smith of the Valley Division for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad resumes duty after a two week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clinton Smith
Valley Division
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Smith
Machinery Purchased by Hemlock Factory Team
Wallace Whitwan an engineer at the ice factory returns from Cincinnati with machinery bought for Wall and Stouffer to upgrade the ooze factory at Hemlock North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Whitwan
Cincinnati
Wall & Stouffer
Hemlock
N. C
Bulla to Speak on Individual Work at Braddock Street Church
Rev. C. D. Bulla will address the Braddock Street Methodist Church on the topic Individual Work tonight at 7 30 o clock. The talk will discuss personal responsibility and community service within the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Bulla
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Influence of the smart set on Newport society
The Eddy Press article reviews Col Henry Watterson’s attack on Newport society women, condemning outspoken frankness and vulgar conversation. It argues that "smart set" talk influences small towns, disrespects women, and erodes chivalry while praising restraint and reverence toward wives and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Press
R. Gray Williams
Henry Watterson
Newsport
Newport
Grammont
Sir Richard Calmady
Balzacc
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Braxton Davenport Talbot
Tallyho
Luther Copenhaver
Missouri
George Stewart
Mr. Gardner
Harry McCullum
Bower
Democratic Rally
Rev. Jackson
Miss Snapp
Harof
Herbert Rhodes
Pers Ferry
R. E. Bryd
Mr. Hardesty
Preparatory Service
Mr. Williams
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