City Brevities Highlight Local Visitors and Events
Local column notes visitors from Baltimore York and Branchville among residents. Mentions include P McConnell Theo Conner P A Scaggs and M L Waiton plus Hunts near Gerrardstown and Cork street improvements. Community meetings at Sarah Zane Fire Season and Union Steam Fire Company convene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. McConnell
Baltimore
Theo. Conner
P. A. Scaggs
Branchville
Wm. B. Snyder
Gerrardstown
M. L. Waiton
Woodstock
Noakes
Cork Street
Harry Hardy
Rock Oak
W. Va
W. F. Busser
York
C. M. Weist
Charlestown
Wier
Ular
Sarah Zane
Lafayette
Almondanata City
Mattieane
Vaucluse
Fannie ‘Chapman
Martinsburg
Albert Brown
Robert I. Kurtz
George Thatcher
Charles Kurtz
William Hollis
W. W. Putnam
Staunton
Ed. T. Lumpkin
Otto Sutro Co
Charles Boyles
White Hall
Henry’. Moling
The
Union,Steam Fire Company
Frank Baefjer
Henry ‘Baefjer
Resolutions of Respect for J. Fred Faulkner
The Union Steam Fire Company No. 2 adopted resolutions honoring late member J. Fred Faulkner. They note his kindness, loyalty, and value to the corps and announce his funeral today, with members in uniform and badges, and orders to publish the resolutions in city papers and send a copy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union ‘Steam Fire Company
No. 2
J. Fred Faulkner
J. Se Sa Eee
Althoug
Jos
E. Kicker
Wm. Noonan
J. I. H. Baker
Funeral of J. Fred Faulkner Held at Braddock Street Home
The funeral for J. Fred Faulkner was held at his father's Braddock Street residence this afternoon with Rev. Dr S K Cox leading services at the house and cemetery. Hirans Lodge No 21 A F and A M conducted the last rites and Union Fire Company members attended along with reps from other companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred Faulkner
Braddock Street
S. K.cox
Hirans Lodge No. 21
A. F
A. M
Union Fire Company
Travelers Stuck Overnight After Schedule Change
Traveling men who once could stop in this city between trains on the Baltimore and Ohio line now must stay over night due to the schedule change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Friendship Fire Company Elects Vice President at Meeting
The Friendship Fire Company met at its hall last evening with many interested in the welfare of the company. J. P. Haddox was elected vice-president for the Friendship Company in the Virginia State Firemen's Association. An order was passed forbidding anyone to handle company property without sanction. After about an hour's session the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Rogue
J. P. Haddox
Friendship Company
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Interrupted Court Ends With Barbers Jail Term
In a maudlin stupor Si Howard a noted colored barber disrupted a court session. He was ordered jailed after refusing to keep silent and was restrained by three men before being placed behind bars to sober up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si” Howard
John Barleycorn
A Successful Hunt by Lancaster Hunters in West Virginia
A party of hunters from Lancaster, Pa., Messrs Thomas Anderson C C Francisco Walter Albright George Gladfelter and Clifton Evans, returned home after a week in the Cove West Virginia. They killed five deer fifty rabbits and a dozen pheasants in a fruitful hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Thomas Anderson
C. C. Francisco
Walter Albright
George Gladfelter
Clifton Evans
Lancaster
Cove
West Virginia
Johns Hopkins Glee Club May Visit Our City
Word reach includes Johns Hopkins Glee Club planning a possible visit within the next few weeks. Local residents anticipate a fine musical performance and hope arrangements for their appearance can be completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns Hopkins Glee Club
Parlor Meeting at Residence Under W C T U Auspices
A parlor meeting under the W C T U will be held tonight at the residence of Mr. Wm V Hay. Doors open at 7 with entertainment at 8. Admission is 10 cents. All are invited for an interesting program.
Work Resumed On Evahs Building For Winter Roof
Construction on the Evahs building resumed after a cold weather pause. Carpenters focus on the cornice with hopes to putting the structure under roof before winter.
Case of Carrol Carver Continued To Next Term
The case of Mr. Carrol Carver regarding damages from the City of Winchester was continued until the next term of the Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol Carver
City of Winchester
Circuit Court
Jury Awards $3500 to Ward in Insurance suit
Jury returns a verdict for George W. Ward against Loudoun County Mutual Fire Insurance Co for 3500 damages from a dwelling fire with interest from July 21 1896. The case centers on whether a policy becomes void if no notice of another policy exists. Attorneys Barton and Boyd for plaintiff. Jno J Williams and A A Moore Jr for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Ward
Loudoun County Muttal Fire Insurance Company
Barton & Boyd
Jno
J. Williams
A. A. Moore, Jr
Harrison
Missionary Services at Bethany M E Church
Missionary services and Aeviate 9 program at Bethany M E Church South Welltown Sunday evening December 6 at 7 o clock. A talented local quartet will sing under Albert Bowers direction. Recitations of a high order and a liberal collection are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeviate
CG. B. Keller
Bethany M. E. Church
South
Welltown
Albert Bowers
Cold Weather Deep Freeze Reports Ice Skating
The thermometer fell to the teens and at 8 am an average of 20. Ice thickened overnight and good skating was reported early in the day.
Y Line Work Near Completion Delays Continue
Still running backward between Baltimore and Strasburg, B&O engines persist as workmen return to the Y junction and expect completion by tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Strasburg
Lean Chow Arrives in City From Staunton
Lean Chow, the latest Celestial, arrived in the city from Staunton this morning to seek business opportunities. After examining the town, he returned to Staunton on the noon train and is described as good natured with an eye to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lean Chow
Staunton
Government pensioners sign vouchers at count office
Pensioners sign their vouchers at the count's office and await quick payment, with funds to be released in a few days.
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Wight
Friendship Fire Company Meeting
Missionary Services
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