Lenten Socials and Pleasant Evenings Across Winchester
A Beaver-County paper notes a series of social events after Lent. Miss Lizzie Noakes hosts a surprise party with friends from East Water Street to Netfstown, including Ham ilton and Noakes families. Mr and Mrs Haynie host a birthday gathering with music and supper on South Market Street. Other events mention musical entertainments by college students and a Red Men gathering in Cameron Hall with Miss Morris the Charlestown elocutionist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manie Hamilton
East Water Street
Geo. Noakes
Netfstown
Lizsie Noakes
George Eagle
Mamie
Julia Hamilton
Nannie Triplett
Maggie McVicar
Hizie
Sallie Snapp
Grace Baker
Gertie Hottel
Messrs
David Hamilton
Edw. Shaffer
Henry Grubbs
Robert Hamiltown
James Hottel
Dangerfield Wyndham
Edward Hamilton
Chart
W. B. Garton
Winchester
Henry
George Baetjer
Market Street
Atlemen
Enry Moling
Albert
Green
Wash
Seal
N. Routzhan
Goodwin Baker
Cameron Hall
Miss Morris
Charlestown
C. E
Accident Near Opequon Injures Couple En Route to Berryville
Yesterday evening Mr. and Mrs. Lee Aldrich were driving to Berryville when their horse bolted at a hay bale in the road near the Opequon. They were thrown from the buggy but escaped with a few bruises. The horse was captured by R. M. Henry and Byrd Fugitt who were also en route to Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Aldrich
Berryville
R.M. ‘Henry
Byrd Fugitt
Returned Home Woman Returns to Her Home
Returned home after weeks with her sister Mrs Ray Snaith on North Main Street. The brief item notes Miss Annie Spurr has come back to her place as the young town resident ends her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Spurr
Where the Money Goes City Funds 1886 1898
Treasurer C M Gibbens outlines eleven year and a half of city expenditures from July 1 1886 to January 1 1898. Current expenses include bonded interest lights police street and water repairs and other costs as tabulated. Salary and department costs listed with totals show how tax money was spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Gibbens
Corporation Court
Total current expenses and bonded debt figures
The document lists total current expenses as 244 718 80 and notes bonded debt at 5 percent interest totaling 87 000 00. These figures reflect municipal or corporate financing details from the period.
Balky Horse Caused Stir on Water Street Fronting Tae Star
A balky horse belonging to Mr. Chas. Ramsburg caused a scene on Water Street in front of the Tae Star office as it backed with crates toward the building. A natural crowd gathered, reacting with lively commotion during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
Tae Star Office
Chas. Ramsburg
Tae Star
Eer
Raniof
Memorial Services for Miss Francis Willard Held in Winchester
Memorial services were held at Market street M E Church in Winchester by the W C T U for Miss Francis Willard. Speakers Rev S K Cox Rev Joseph P Wilson and Rev EB Jackson addressed the assembly with Misses Serah and Ruhema Aprure also speaking. A W C T U choir sang favorite hymns as attendees expressed grief at her departure from active work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Willard
Evanston
Winchester
S. K. Cox
Joseph P. Wilson
EB. Jackson
Serah
Ruhema Aprure
Runaway Four-Horse Team Traveled Through Town
A four horse team from MeV Oates of Caxton Bridge was frightened by a small boy near the C V depot. It ran the length of Water Street, turned on Market Street, and halted before J W Shiner's. No injuries or damage but pedestrian risk and repeated runaway incidents on Water Street prompted the plea for safer handling of teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mev Oates
Caxton Bridge
C. V
Water Street
Market Street
J. W. Shiner
Stewart Street
Episcopal Church
Main Street
Evans
Beautiful Flowers Sent From Augusta to Columbus Women
Mrs. Dr Boozer of Columbus and Miss Carrie Graichen of this city, now in Augusta Georgia, sent Mr Fred Graichen a quantity of indigenous southern flowers that retain gloss and loveliness for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Boozer
Columbus
Carrie Graichen
Augusta, Ga
Fred Graichen
Southland
Men’s Masting Meeting At Christ Episcopal Church
A men only gathering is set for tonight at 7 30 in the church hall. The service will center on Bible reading and no personal questions will be asked. All men are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soél of Christ’ Episcopal Church
Close Communion Rule Question Raises Church Debates
A fragment questions whether a policy or rule governs close communion practices. The piece hints at doctrinal disputes and guidance sought within church communities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nettstown
Baet
Jers
Clarks
Friendship Fire Company
Committee On Bazaar
E. B Jackson
John M. Steck
Lizzie Malady
William Deschon
Stover Lewis
George Fugitt
Memorial Services
Francis~e. Willard
Hurek
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