Berryville and Winchester Notables in Brief
City update records residents and visitors in Clarke County and nearby towns. Notables include Mr. Bentley Kern in Berryville, Rev. Joseph P. Wilson's return, and visits by Mr. Charles Blake from Charlestown and Mr. J Reese Yeakley from trips in the Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley Kern
Berryville
Joseph P. Wilson
Charles Blake
Charlestown
Winchester
D. €. Randolph
Richmond
Anna Briggs
Clarke County
J. Reese Yeakley
Joseph Wright
Stephens City
J. H. Grabill
Shenandoah Herald
Charles F. Nelson
G. W. Haddox
Wm. Moore
H. H. Shank
Hagerstown
E. E. Root
Bloomington Jr
E D. Root
Augustine Anderson
Springfield
Ohio
Elatives
C. A. Heller
Cartmell
L. E. Sacks
Clifton Forge
Sol Goldman
Worthington
Walter Barnett
James Taylor
Ernie Grim
Weatherholtz Sentenced for Murder Taken to Woodstock
Elmer Weatherholtz, convicted of second degree murder for killing his wife, had the verdict set aside and escaped on a legal technicality. He was taken to Woodstock this afternoon and will face a county court tomorrow on a charge of attempting to shoot his mother in law. The case attracts interest for its legal points and questions of guilt. Weatherholtz is in Sheriff CG. P. Wightman’s custody and appears in good spirits.
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Elmer Weatherholtz
Newman
Woodstock
Weatherholtz
CG. P. Wightman
Shenandoah County
An Enjoyable Dance for the Catholic Ladies
An informal dance at Mr. T. Conway’s residence last night honored the ladies who assisted in a Catholic event. Attendance was high and the sociable spirit permeated the gathering on the Street. Dancing continued at intervals into the early hours with refreshments served. The ladies expressed great satisfaction with the occasion.
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T. Conway
Rumor of Pact Over Valley Branch Fell Short
Report claimed Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Southern Railway near an operating agreement for through cars on the Strasburg and Harrisonburg line. Baltimore offices did not confirm the rumor, though officials hope for a plan to ease freight shipments.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
The
Southern Railway
Strasburg & Harrisonburg
Southern
Baltimore
Hospital Fund Solicitation Letters Sent to Winchester Citizens
The Committee on Solicitation of the Hospital Fund issued many circular letters with pledge cards and envelopes. Citizens are urged to be ready when the committee calls to make collections. Contributions sent directly to the secretary save committee labor.
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Winchester
Marriage License Issued to Lemuel A Clark and Emma K Streit
The County Clerk issued a marriage license to Lemuel A. Clark and Emma K. Streit, both residents of Frederick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel A. Clark
Emma K. Streit
Frederick County
Preparing for Winter by the C W Railroad Company
The C W Railroad Company begins winter preparations to avoid snowbound delays. Snow shovels are already placed on several locomotives to clear drifts and keep service running during heavy snow.
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C. W. Railroad Company
Short Time Orders At Brunswick Shops
The B. and O. Railroad Company orders Brunswick shops employees to short time with nine hours per day until further notice, though workers have been on full time.
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B. & O. Railroad Company
Brunswick
Unable to Turn Owing to Acute Curve Flange Defects
A damaged notice notes acute curve and flange defects near Strasburg. Repairs are to be completed today and road sections are to run in reverse direction to restore passage.
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Strasburg
Verdict for Chambers in Brannan Thatcher suit
The Circuit Court jury found in favor of Walter R. Chambers in the suit Brannan Thatcher filed for account adjustment, awarding $17. The decision follows several days of court action and deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannan’ Thatcher
Walter’r. Chambers
Circuit Court
Falling Off of Marriages in County Records
The county clerk issued the seventy eighth marriage license of 1896 this morning, a drop of seventeen from last year’s total. The year’s licensing count runs well over one hundred, suggesting economic hardship has cooled the matrimonial market.
Nilsson Oder Weds Oder Harreld In Frostburg Church
Miss Nilsson Oder daughter of J B Oder editor of the Frostburg Mining Journal married Mr Oder Harreld of Front Royal Virginia. Rev A C Haverstick officiated at St John’s Episcopal Church Frostburg with a large turnout. The bride, a Valley Female College graduate, was well known in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nilsson Oder
J. B. Oder
Frostburg
Oder Harreld
Front Royal
St. John’s Episco Church
A. C. Haverstick
The
Valley Female College
Femelle Ieee A
Proposal to charter our Hospital Association formulates its chosen structure
A statement explains why the hospital association rejects a joint stock form. It argues that hospitals rarely use joint stock organization, that prominent donors may not manage charitable work well, and that the plan could risk private influence through proxies. The text outlines reasons for the association’s chosen form and cash appeal by Geo Byrd’s $5,000 offer.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shenandoah ‘Valley Academy
John Rosenberger
8. H. Hable
W. Ck
Harreld—Oder
Hospital Association
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