Winchester City Council Rejects New Jurisdiction Bill
The Winchester Common Council held a four o'clock special session to consider E C Jordan's draft act redefining criminal jurisdiction between the city and Frederick County. The council declined to endorse the proposed act but approved a provision allowing county residents within city limits to elect county court jurisdiction, sending the bill to Jordan for potential passage.
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Common Council
Jordan
Winchester
Kinzel
Messrs
Baker
Hensell
Gray
Schneider
Willis
Brown
Cooper
Williams
Ward
Commonwealth
Boyd
Bryd
E. C. Jordan
Corporation Court
City of Winchester
County of Frederick
City of
Corporation Court of
Richmond
Camp fire invitation declined over flag display in Chambersburg
General Turner Ashby Camp voted not to attend the P. B. Housum Post Camp Fire on February 22 citing sentiment against carrying certain flags. The camp declined the invitation with respect for colors and the ladies auxiliary, and acknowledged the host’s wishes.
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Turner Ashby
P. B. Housum Post
Chambersburg
P. B. Housum
Ladies Auxiliary
Virginia
United Confederate Veterans
Auctioneers Cry Off Property At City Court
The Courthouse front buzzed with three auctioneers despite drizzle as E L Hodgson sold the Gibson property on South Main bought by F A Shryock. Wm M Bowen cried the Ritter farm on Bufflick road and Jas L Redman called the Henry Bentzell farm on Senseney road east of town. The Bentzell sale was postponed to March 4.
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Court House
E. L. Hodgson
Gibson
South Main Street
F. A. Shryock
Wm. M. Bowen
Ritter Farm
Bufflick Road
Jas. L. Redman
Henry Bentzell
Senseney Road
Youth Benjamin Melton Breaks Leg Jumping on Dray
At about 9:30 this morning Benjamin Melton fell while attempting to jump onto Robert Webb's dray near the B O depot and broke his leg just above the knee This is the second time the youth has suffered this injury.
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Benjamin Melton
Robert Webb
Soiree Musical at Episcopal Female Institute
The Episcopal Female Institute at Braddock and Piccadilly hosted its twenty fourth semi annual soiree last evening. Principal A Magill Smith praised pupil proficiency as the audience applauded every selection from piano and voice to readings and mandolin ensemble.
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Episcopal Female Institute
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
Institute Hall
A. Magill Smith
A. M
Bad night at Friendship Bazaar yields small crowd
Rain and sloppy grounds did not deter the Rouss Hook Ladder crew from attending a bazaar event. Despite the low attendance, receipts edged past a dollar, and several attractive items were won, including bureau scarf by William Calvert, a gold pen by Miss Gertie Haines, and the Early Riser won by J Wm Conner.
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Friendship Bazaar
Wm. Calvert
Bureau
Gertie Haines
J. Wm. Conner
Not the Right Man in West Clifford Street Assault Case
A man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to assault Eliza Boyd on West Clifford Street Thursday night. Police withhold his name to prevent harm pending examination. The suspect denies involvement. wife backs his alibi. Other persons are being investigated as clues are pursued. The arrestee posted bond and is free while questioned.
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Eliza Boyd
West Clifford Street
Graduated Embalmer H C Funk Receives Diploma
Mr H C Funk son of Jas Funk of Funk Ray undertakers returned from Baltimore after completing a course on embalming methods at the Champion College of Embalming. Prof C A Renourd lectured, Scipio Baker presided, Edgar N Lupier served as secretary. Funk passed all exams and earned diploma and certificate.
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H. C. Funk
Jas. Funk
Funk & Ray
Baltimore
Champion College of Embalming
C. A. Renourd
Scipio Baker
Edgar N. Lupier
Funk
Sermon to Knights of Pythias at Baptist Church
Reverend E B Jackson will preach a special sermon to the Knights of Pythias at the Baptist Church tomorrow evening. A large congregation is expected to hear the tale of Damon and Pythias and the theme of brotherly love. The choir has prepared fine music as a highlight of the service.
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E. B. Jackson
Knights of Pythias
Baptist Church
Damon
Rain Tonight and Sunday Forecast
Rain and showers expected tonight with clearing by Sunday evening. Limited regional details indicate possible fair spells late Sunday, with cool temperatures lingering into the weekend.
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Mr. Jordan
Hector
Bartlett
Flora Castleman
Mary Turner
Reading
Knight and
Page
Howe
Elizabeth King
Attaque Des Alans
Bohm
Louise Baker
Leila Foster
Heiser
Emily Howe
Love Baker
Miss Love Baker
Wagner
Wotan
Hilda
Ada Heller
Thy
Gregh
Bey Lattice
Love
Beethoven
Sue - Shompson
T. K
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