Presbytery Adjourns as Scanlon Is Ordained in Berryville
The Winchester Presbytery adjourned after ordaining Rev. D. H. Scanlon of Berryville. The next meeting will be in Charlestown on Oct 2 and the spring session in Strasburg on the third Tuesday in April. The day featured installation discussions, ordination rites, and sermons led by Rev. Dr. Graham and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Woods
D.D
Winchester
Presbyterian Church
A. C. Hopkins
Charlestown
F.M. Woods
Martinsburg
Chas. Ghislen
D. D
Shepherdstown
E. D. Leyburn
Hedgesville
Boyd Pendleton
W. T. S. Seyfert
Berkeley Springs
Mr. Leyburn
Woods
Ghislen
J. J. Fix
Round Hill
D. H. Scanlon
Berryville
Graham
Washburn
Mr. Scarlon
Dr. Graham
Dr. Hopkins
J. E. Triplett
J. H. Moore
Keyser
West
Ells
Ghigelin
Thankit
Church
Woman Stabbed by Husband in North Market Case
Mrs John L Summers was seriously stabbed by her husband yesterday at their North Market Street home. She is now slightly improved despite pain. Neighbors heard the quarrel and helped prevent further harm after Summers struck her and stabbed her with a small knife. Summers fled and has not been seen. the motive remains uncertain and the incident caused local excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Summers
North Market Street
Yester
Winchester
Summers
Ex-Confederate Joshua Marple Funeral
Funeral held at his home near Nain with large attendance showing his community regard. Miss Elsian Brown spoke at the preliminary services. Interment followed at Gainsboro Cemetery with Rev. S. D. Skelton and Rev. N. M. Hall conducting. Turner Ashby Camp members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Marple
Nain
Elsian Brown
Gainsboro
S. D. Skelton
N. M. Hall
Turner Ashby Camp
Pianist Miss Diffenderfer Joins Winchester Inn
Miss Maude Diffenderfer becomes the Winchester Inn pianist. Prof. Shea expects her to aid in performing high grade music renowned at the inn this season. Former pianist Mr Murphy has gone to New York to resume teaching at the American Music School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Diffenderfer
Winchester Inn
Rouss Sends $1000 Gift For Shenandoah Valley Fair
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society received a $1000 check from Charles Broadway Rouss of New York, hailed as the society’s greatest benefactor. Mr. Rouss will visit Winchester for the fair on Thursday September 20. A reception committee led by Captains Rust, Glaize, Shull, Chamblin and Lefevre will arrange the visit and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Charles Broadway Rouss
New York
Winchester
Jnc. R. Rust
John Glaize B
T. M. Bantz
Albert C. Brown
John M. Steck
Beautiful Banners Presented At Third Ward Club Meeting
The Bryan Stevenson and Hay Club of the third ward held a well attended meeting last night. The highlight was the presentation of two banners featuring Bryan portraits, praised as the finest seen locally. John M. Steck and Edward Ward presented the banners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan, Stevenson and Hay Club
Third Ward
Bryan
John M. Steck
Edward Ward
Rouss Fire Company Holds Monthly Session
The regular Rouss Fire Company meeting last night was well attended with no major business. A committee reported rail and hotel rates for the Richmond trip on December 26 28 at 4 60 round trip and hotels from one dollar per day. Lieut. Hunter N Kern and Jos E Kiger were appointed to finalize trip arrangements and a lower rate may be secured. Oyster supper plans from the August meeting progress well for the cold weather period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Fire Company
Richmond
Hunter N. Kern
Jos. E. Kiger
Blaze At Hotel Evans Causes Dense Tar Smoke
Dense clouds of black tar smoke rose from the rear of Hotel Evans attracting a town crowd. Walter Shiner allegedly heated tar in a cauldron causing a blaze next to Gearing and Shiner saloon. Fencing burned and the hot smoke drifted over north Winchester as authorities watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Evans
Gearing and Shiners Saloon
Walter Shiner
North Winchester
The Gat Sat on City Hall Wall
A cat visited the new House City Hall today pausing on the top story to survey the town from the gallery. It calmly moved along scaffolds past bricklayers before returning to the ground, seemingly unbothered by onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
New House City Hall
Mr. Kern Arrives In New York
A telegram from Harry R. Kern reports arrival in New York today aboard the steamship St. ais from Europe. Kern, of Palestine Commandery No. 18 Knights Templar of New York, toured Europe since June 30 and plans to return to Winchester tonight after missing the State of Nebraska departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Kern
New York
St.ais
Europe
Winchester
Kern
Palestine Commandery
Knights Templar of
Aller
State of
Nebraska
St. Louis
Home Carpenters Protesting Job Loss at City Hall Work
Residents claim local carpenters were laid off while foreign workers remain on the Reuss City Hall project. They say the understanding favored home labor for practical work and demand reconsideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Reuss City Hall
Mrs Belle Willis Hart Dies Suddenly in Clarksburg
Telegram from Winchester reports Mrs. John B Hart died suddenly in Clarksburg West Virginia this morning. She was formerly Belle Willis of Winchester youngest daughter of Rev E J Willis first Baptist minister postwar. Survived by husband three children and several Willis siblings. Funeral Monday in Clarksburg with M H G Willis attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John B. Hart
Clarksburg
W. Va
E. J. Willis
Baptist Church
M. H. G Willis
Union Bank of
Edward B. Willis
James F. Willis
Texas
Alice E. Bocock
M. H. G. Willis
Accident Sends Man Reeling Into Pole Near Cumberland Valley
An early morning collision near the Cumberland Valley depot left Isaac Williams badly shocked and bruised after he was thrown against a telephone pole when a wagon bolt came out of its running gear. Driver David Hartman escaped serious harm by jumping free as the wagon separated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley
David Hartman
J. 8. Solenberger & Co
Islam Williams
Mr. Hartman
Black Snake Slayed After Mantel Encounter
In Lakeview a five foot black snake slithered from a mantelshelf to a sewing machine, prompting Mrs. Jackson to scream. Mr. L. E. Rice helped by striking the creature with a club, ending a tense, alarming moment for the Jackson household yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Jackson
Lakeview
L. E. Rice
Marriage Planned at Albin's in the Near Future
The note indicates a wedding will be held soon at Albin's venue. Details on participants or exact date are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albin’s
Southern policy costs bridge and watchman missing
A burned bridge on the Southern Rail road over the North fork of the Shenandoah River near Timberville delayed Valley Branch trains. The fire, likely from a southbound freight engine, endangered lives as two northbound trains ready to depart were warned in time by Operator Hoover. Crews built cribbings to lay rails until a new bridge is erected. estimated loss around $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
North Fork
Shenandoah River
Timberville
Valley Branch
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hoover
Harrisonburg
General Fitzhugh Lee To Visit Winchester This Week
General Fitzhugh Lee arrived in New York from Havana aboard the Rawlins and will come to Winchester on Monday to join his family. He plans several weeks there before going to Washington on official business and returning to Cuba with his family mid October. Mrs Lee and daughters may reside in Winchester next year with possible purchase of an estate near the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Lee
New York
Rawlins
Havana
Winchester
General Lee
Winchester Ion
Washington
Cuba
Tax payers urged to pay 1900 city taxes by Sept 30
Tax authorities warn of a 3 percent penalty on all unpaid 1900 city taxes after September 30. Treasurer G H Kinsel signs the notice with Rev. J P Smith, editor, set to preach at Opequon Men tomorrow at 3:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glo. H. Kinzel
J. P. Smith
D.D
The
Central Presbyterian
Opequon
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Strasburg
A. M. Ear
MR. Rouss
Rouss Company
Mr. Kern
Belle Willis
Therp
Gen
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