A Friend to Winchester Death of Louisville benefactor Mr R A Robinson
Intelligence reports the death of R A Robinson of Louisville at nearly 80. He was born on a nearby farm, built a fortune in the drug trade, retired over twenty years ago, and supported Winchester through gifts of 13 000 to 14 000 to the Shenandoah Valley Academy. A Confederate sympathizer, he kept ties to Winchester and aided soldiers and local institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Lovett
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester
R. A. Robinson
Louisville
Robinson
Jas. B. Russell
Geo. W. Seevers
Disowned Guest Pulls Down Hotel Electric Light
A guest at a Harrisonburg hotel ripped the ceiling bulb and fixture from its socket at midnight. He is unnamed, but several Winchester residents were in town, and one man may have been involved. The incident was noted by the Register.
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Harrisonburg
Winchester
Register
Elopement Matrimony Ties Hopewell and Frye at Woodstock
Samuel H. Hopewell of Fawcett Gap and Mary Alberta Frye of Shenandoah County eloped quietly and married Tuesday evening in Woodstock by Rev. H. H. Kennedy. They returned Wednesday afternoon to Fawcett's Gap.
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Samuel H. Hopewell
Fawcette Gap
Mary Alberta Frye
Shenandoah County
Woodstock
H. H. Kennedy
Fawcett’s Gap
Baltimore Reception Honors Mr Samuel R Atwell and Bride
Mr and Mrs W O Horsey hosted a reception at 330 North Charles Street Baltimore in honor of Mr Samuel R Atwell and his bride. The event celebrated the couple in a warm social gathering with friends and family.
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W. O. Horsey
North Charles Street
Baltimore
Samuel R. Atwell
Water Works Progress Near Cork Street
The Water Committee oversees rapid trenching and pipe laying with careful packing. The line extends from Cork Street toward Leicester, and street rolling is planned within a day or two if weather holds. A complete map of the Reuss system will always be available at the Supt. of Water office.
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Water Committee
Cork Street
Cork
Leicester
Reuss
Supt. of Water
Red Men entertain at Cameron Hall with sparse attendance
An appreciative audience attended Cameron Hall for a Red Men event organized by a local tribe committee. A date mix up led to many missing, but participants including Wren Trammel, John Barr, Lindsay Leafe, Edith Sigafoose, and Lula Garton were praised for their excellent performances.
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Cameron Hall
Messrs
Wren Trammel
John Barr
Lindsay Leafe
Edith Sigafoose
Lula Garton
Illness Strikes Florence Eaton at Knitting Factory
Miss Florence Eaton of the Lewis Jones Knitting Factory fell Ill around 9:30 this morning and was carried to 17 South Kent Street. Miss Lizzie Boxwell and Mollie Sigafoose assisted her, Dr. Bell summoned. She regained consciousness and by noon was slightly better. The cause was believed to be pressure on the brain or heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Eaton
Lewis Jones Knitting Factory
Wm. Sigafoose
South Kent Street
Lizzie Boxwell
Mollie Sigafoose
Bell
A New Idea for Winchester Shoes Boots Saloons
The Star Shoe House introduces a brass trimmed blacking stand like city models. It serves as furniture and utility, marking a new idea for Winchester. Mr. Rosenmyer offers ten free shares to every buyer of $2.50 or more.
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Star Shoe House
Winchester
Young Lady Injured in Roadside Accident Near Welltown Crossing
This morning between 8 and 9 Mrs John Fishpaw of Rest county was driving toward Winchester with Miss Owens when a wheel came off. The horse bolted, throwing both women. Mrs Fishpaw escaped serious injury while Miss Owens suffered severe facial and hand injuries and a badly broken leg above the ankle. Dr Love attended, and Mrs Fishpaw was in town at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fishpaw
Rest
Winchester
Miss Owens
Edward Owens
Welltown Crossing
Virginia masons elect grand lodge officers
The Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia has elected officers including Grand master R. T. W. Duke Jr of Charlottesville and deputy George Wright of Marion. Other posts include grand senior warden H. Q. O. Kerns of Halifax, grand treasurer J. F. Pleasants of Richmond, and grand secretary Dr. George W. Carrington of Richmond. Edward Eubank of Newport News named grand junior warden. Thomas N. Davis of Lynchburg as grand senior deacon. Koscuisko Kemper of Alexandria as grand junior deacon.
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Grand Lodge of Masons of
Virginia
R. T. W. Duke, Jr
Charlottesville
A. R. Courtney
George Wright
Marion
H. Q O. Kerns
Halifax
J. F. Pleasants
Richmond
George W. Carrington
The Parson and His Texan in Strasburg Junction
The Strasburg News says Rev. Richard Wells has sold his Boncon Texan and bought a high stepper. He now rides into town daily, with his Texan reputed to know its rider. The old horse allegedly backed on hills as Wells arrives.
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Strasburg
Richard Wells
Delmonico
Strasburg Junction
Richard
Friendship Band Reorganizes With Sixteen Members
The Friendship Band reorganized last night with sixteen members. Harry Kline was elected vice president, W. B. Garton secretary, John Kern leader, Wm. G. Dorsey instructor pro tem, and Robert Goss librarian. The company will elect president and treasurer at the next meeting and will have direct control of the musical aggregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Band
Harry Kline
W. B. Garton
John Kern
Wm. G. Dorsey
Robert Goss
Trotter Silverthorn Noted With 2 15 Mark at Market
Mr Wm Newman has secured an attractive colt named Silverthorn a sorrel trotter with a 2 15 mark. Mr Geo Murnan suffered a hand cut on glass last night and his wound has begun to gather today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Newman
Small Fire on Braddock Street and Local Notes
A minor blaze at 1 PM on No south Braddock street damaged a screen in a Wm Goode family home. A child likely pulled a burning stick from the stove igniting the screen. mother quenched with water from a hydrant. No injuries reported though two children present. Winston items note Baptist class planned visit to Berryville if weather holds. Winchester Telegram notes Union Fire Co and Carlisle fair invitation, creamery improvements, and local line upgrades.
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South Braddock Street
Wm. Goode
B. T. Babbitt Soap Company
Jos. J. McCaffrey
H. J. Mitchell
Michael Munan
R. Wicker
F. Plumb
Jos. E. Kiger
Union Fire Company
Cumberland Fire Company
Carlisle
Comany
J. C. Smith
Washiton
Hiram Lodge
A. M
Grand Lodge of Virginia
Richmond
I. W. Kline
J. L. Redman
W. R. Alexander
Baptist Sunday School
Berryville
Winchester Telephone Company
Martingsburg
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Water Works
Virginia Masons
Parson
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