Thrown From a Wagon in Cork Street Accident
Noon incident sees Mr. Lee Orndorff of the county unseated by a runaway wood wagon. Horses frightened by a trundle wheelbarrow caused a sharp turn, the wagon bed overturned, and Mr. Orndorff suffered bruises and cuts. The team dragged along to the Equity ground fence, then diverted, before returning to the crash site. Onlookers call the escape miraculous.
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Lee Orndorff
Cather
Cork Street
Equity Ground
Stewart Street
C. V
Virginia Pythians Elect New Grand Lodge Officers
The Grand Lodge of Virginia Knights of Pythias met in Petersburg for its second day. About twenty five members received the Grand Lodge degrees. New officers were elected including M L Walton as grand chancellor and W H May as grand prelate. Portsmouth was chosen as the next meeting site with February 21, 1899 set for the time. A grand banquet followed at Library Hall.
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K. of P
Virginia
Petersburg
Grand Lodge
H. M. Darnell
Roanoke
M. L. Walton
Woodstock
Robert Cailett
Lexington
W. H. May
Alexandria
Charles I. Bland
Portsmouth
Walter A. Edwards
Norfolk
Thomas L. Courtney
Richmond
C. P. Emery
Lynchburg
E. L. Cunningham
Berkeley
E Grand Lodge
Library Hall
Caperton A Legg and Daisy Carpenter Wed at Home
Mr Caperton A Legg of Charles Town West Virginia and Miss Daisy Carpenter of this county were married by Rev Jos P Wilson at Mr L W Jacobs residence near the city yesterday afternoon. The couple entered to a wedding march by Miss Cora Hillyard. About fifty guests attended and offered kind wishes and numerous beautiful presents.
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Caperton A Legg
Charlestown
W. Va
Daisy Carper
Jos. P. Wilson
L. W. Jacobs
Cora Hillyard
Civil Engineers Survey Fairfax Grant Boundaries
This morning Frank E. Conrad aided by B A Wade measured the original Fairfax grant area in the town and county. They surveyed Court House Market House Market Yard clerk offices and surrounding streets including Water Street from Main to Market and Reuss Avenue. The inference is the city may sue the county to recover what it claims are equal rights and privileges in the grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Conrad
B. A. Wade
Lord Fairfax
Water Street
Main
Reuss
Conrad
Market Square
Richmond Camp debates bogus veterans in Pickett session
Pickett Camp of Richmond held a long meeting to consider whether bogus veterans existed in the camp. Dr. T E Stratton defended his Mosby service as proof, winning a vote of confidence while a committee searches for members named in the accusation. If charges are not substantiated, those men face expulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Stratton
Mosby
Pumphrey
Excellent organization rehearses at Market street home
Prof. Thos Beardsworth and his orchestra met last night at Mr T M Bantz residence on Market street. Ada Bantz presided at the piano and impressed guests who praised the recital as outstanding.
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Thos. Beardsworth
T. M. Bantz
Market Street
Ada
Revival Services At Braddock Street Methodist Church
Revival services began last night at Braddock Street Methodist Church and will continue tonight and tomorrow night. All are cordially invited to attend.
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Braddock St. Methodist Church
Friendship Fire Company Banquets Ladies Assistants
The Friendship Fire Company plans a banquet for its lady assistants this evening in the hall. After two weeks of running the bazaar that netted over eight hundred dollars, the group will honor sixty to seventy five participants with a band concert and complete refreshments.
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Friendship Fire Company
Local Rumor Suppressed on Hagerstown Marriage
Theodric Manuel of Loudoun County and Etta Robinson of Winchester Virginia reportedly wed at Zion Reformed Church parsonage. The couple plans to move to a farm on Apple Pie Ridge and establish home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodric Manuel
Etta Robinson
Charles Haynie
Hagerstown
Surprise Party Visits Two Homes On Gerard Street
A group of young people gathered at Miss Hattie Henry’s Gerard Street residence then went to Miss Charlotte Connor’s Maid and Gerard streets home to surprise her. The evening featured light games and refreshments, and attendees left pleased with the entertaining and pleasant event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Henry
Gerard
Charlotte Connor
Maid and
Gerard Streets
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company Annual Report
The annual report shows gross earnings of 866654.91 and operating expenses of 611530.84 for the past year. Net earnings reach 255124.07, up 23356.67 from 1896.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Epworth League Talk At Market Street Church
Mr. Jos. McCartney addressed the Junior Epworth League at Market Street yesterday afternoon while young members enjoyed fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. McCartney
Epworth League
M.Z
Tate
Masonic Temple Project Moves Forward in Washington
The movement to build a magnificent Masonic temple in Washington gathers support as Hiram Lodge plans action at its next meeting. The article notes Masonry’s prominence nationwide and claims a high proportion of public officials are Masons, including the President and most senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Hiram Lodge
Washington City
Order
Congress
County Clerk Issues Two New Marriage Licenses
County Clerk Cartmell issued two licenses to Joseph Hamilton and Addie Shorter and to Robert Hamilton and Gertie Tokes. Total licenses reach twenty two for this year versus eleven a year ago, with a cautious note that marriage trends may reflect better times rather than hard times.
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Cartmell
Joseph Hamilton
Addie Shorter
Robert Hamilton
Gertie Tokes
Winchester Welcomes North East Cyclists For Coming Season
Letters arrive from residents north and east about visiting Winchester for bicycle season. Last year many cyclists passed the Valley and indications suggest a larger turnout. Mrs Francis Chiles and son Eugene of Middletown visited Winchester today. Eugene, who previously broke a leg, now shows only a slight limp. Dr S S Maynard of Frederick stayed with his brother Dr Clinton Maynard. Clinton remains ill but prospects look hopeful for recovery. Rev S D Skelton, United Brethren pastor, was indisposed but will deliver his sermon at 7 30 o clock Sunday night.
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Winchester
Francis Chiles
Eugene
Middletown
Maynard
Frederick
Clinton Maynard
S. D. Skelton
United Brethren Church
Eee
Weather Update: Fair Tonight and Friday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday with clear skies and mild temperatures. No precipitation is expected, and winds should remain light.
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Usener
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Will
Annual Report
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Masonic Temple
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