A Short History of Winchester and Its Notable Makers
The piece extols Winchester as strong in industry religion and law with heroes like Conrad, Barton, Byrd, Alexander, Williams, Harrison, Boyd, Atkinson and Ward. It highlights Charles B. Reuss as a benefactor building utilities and institutions, notes robust banks manufactur ing and crafts, and praises its fire and police services hotels schools and medical community. It presents Winchester as a thriving postwar town with generous leadership and civic pride.
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Winchester
Conrad
Barton
Byrd
Alexander
Williams
Harrison
Boyd
Atkinson
Ward
Charles B. Reuss
New York
Charley Rouss
Rouss
New York City
Old Taylor House
Virginia
Cupid's Work in Jefferson Marries Mason and Gibson
The quiet ceremony at the Mason home in Charlestown united Miss Mary Holliday Mason and Braxton Davenport Gibson. Rev. W L Gravatt officiated with immediate family present. Gibson, a lawyer and former West Virginia legislator, ex-guided Fleming's staff and was grand master of West Virginia Freemasons. After vows, the couple hosted breakfast then traveled to Harper's Ferry and on to Southern cities. Minnie Baker attended. A second marriage linked Miss Susie Hill eary Willson of Summit Point to Tazewell Morton Mc Corkle of Harrisonburg and Lynchburg, performed yesterday at Summit Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Holliday Mason
G. F. Mason
Charlestown
Holliday
Braxton Davenport Gibson
John T. Gibson
W.L. Gravatt
Zion Episcopal Church
West Virginia
Fleming
Free Masons of
Mrs. Gibson
Harper’s Ferry
Minnie Baker
Susie Hilleary Willson
Charles P. Willson
Summit Point
Tazewell Morton McCorkle
Harrisonburg
Lynchburg
Hat Escapade Returns as Youths Ruin Hats in Drunken Spree
A group of young men celebrated with heavy drinking last night and ruined each other’s hats. The episode followed prior warnings about hat-breaking propensities, with temperance advocates blaming whiskey and beer for such demoralization.
Will He Succeed Reviving The Press In Gordonville
Mr. Frank H. Gibson of Gordonsville has been in Winchester finalizing plans to revive The Press and hopes to publish by Saturday. The project’s success hinges on Republican financial support from a town and county with a strong party presence.
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Frank H. Gibson
Gordonsville
Winchester
Fire destroys Mr Rinker’s barn and livestock
Last night a fire consumed George Rinker’s barn with 4 horses, 2 cattle, and 10 to 12 tons of hay lost. The blaze occurred between midnight and early morning and its origin remains undetermined.
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George Rinker
County Marriage Ties City Dentist to Purcell Kin
A quiet wedding was held at Dr. H. M. White’s residence on north Main Street at 7 pm. The bride, daughter of the late Jne Purcell and sister of Clark H Purcell, weds Dr. William Mac Janney, dentist of Welltown. They will live at Welltown.
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H. M. White
North Main Street
Jne. Purcell
Clark H. Purcell
William Mac Janney
Welltown
Daniel Janney
Edward Janney
Will Go To Petersburg In The Christopher Garrison Case
Christopher Garrison, once deemed sane after a stay at Petersburg asylum, has again acted erratically. Officials have exhausted patience and have notified the Petersburg asylum to apprehend him.
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Petersburg
Christopher Garrison
Christopher
Road assignment for former post office chief clerk Scott Ferguson
Scott Ferguson formerly the Cleveland era chief clerk at the post office has joined the Wm. C. Gratcen Glove Co. He will travel on the road for the firm in the near future. He is described as bright and intelligent and expected to be an excellent representative.
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Scott Ferguson
Cleveland
Wm. C. Gratcen Glove Co
Ferguson
Edges of Summer arrive in Winchester in mellow tune
A wiry musician with a harp played in Winchester last night to a small crowd. His cheerful persona and bright guitar strings kept spirits warm as he travels toward Washington, hoping for a strong position there.
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Winchester
Washington
Capon Bridge Man Breaks Leg in Wrestling Mishap
Albert Pugh of Capon Bridge was in a friendly wrestling bout near Hayfield on Tuesday evening when he fell and broke his leg. He was taken home for medical treatment.
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Albert Pugh
Capon Bridge
Hayfield
Evening Band Listings At Winchester Lodge
Meetings announced for tonight include the Friendship Band at 8 oclock and the Union Band at 8 oclock, with Winchester Lodge K of P scheduling a 7 30 oclock gathering in Castle Hall.
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Winchester Lodge
Castle Hall
Roads Commissioner Pine Plans Amherst Street Repairs
Mr Al Pine, White Hall, commissioner of roads for Stonewall district, announced a plan to lay broken rock on Amherst street from the Cumberland Valley Railroad to the Corporation line. The rough county portion divides Mrs Elizabeth Lupton and Mr Bentley Kern properties and residents urged the work. New homes rise on Amherst street making it one of the towns handsomest.
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al. Pine
White Hall
Stonewall District
Amherst Street
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Corporation Line
Elizabeth Lupton
Bentley Kern
Death of Wilson Brown at Applepie Ridge after stroke
Wilson Brown died at his sister Miss Elisan Brown's home Applepie Ridge at 9 this morning after weeks of illness from paralysis. He was of mature age with many relatives in the city. The funeral will be Saturday with interment in the city. Deceased was a member of the Society of Friends.
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Wilson Brown
Elisan Brown
Applepie Ridge
Society of Friends
Chiles Funeral Service Arrives Cortège Interred at Mt Hebron
The funeral for Charles M. Chiles was held from the residence of John B. Chiles at 2 PM with Rev. Dr. H. M. White officiating. The procession reached Mt Hebron cemetery after 3 PM for interment.
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Charles M. Chiles
John B. Chiles
H. M. White
Funer
Mt. Hebron
Princeton student leaders and local moves noted
Mr Edmund Hunter receives a fine French briar pipe from Mr Thos Cover Jr of the Princeton junior class. Mr Cover captains the Freshmen football team and leads the Phisto Club. James Vance and family moved from the Keller property to Kernstown, Luther Vance transferring from Wickersham’s. David Gosorn, veteran journalist, visits Bruce town and pays a call. W M Ritenour plans a pool room over Carter's hardware store next Saturday. Water work on Main Street aims to Leicester Street completion by night, with northern water extension starting tomorrow. Colder likely tonight and Friday.
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Edmund Hunter
Thos. Cover
Princeton
Cover
Phisto Club
James Vance
Keller
Neffstown
Kernstown
Vance
Luther
Wickersham’s
David Gosorn
Brucetown
W. M. Ritenour
Carter
Water Committee
Main Street
Leicester Street
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Cupid
Jefferson
Reliance
Mary Purcell
Wm. Mac. Janney
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