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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1902

Page

4

Yachting Party Honors Miss Georgia McDonald in Baltimore

Dr Edwards hosted a yachting party Tuesday aboard a vessel from Baltimore in honor of Miss Georgia McDonald of Winchester and Miss Crumb of Philadelphia guests of Miss Lena Besantz of 2 North Heath Street. Sixteen guests enjoyed a Queenstown round trip with lunch served aboard and the yacht returning late in the evening. Miss McDonald, who has attracted attention during her stay, plans to visit New Jersey seaside resorts before returning to Winchester.

Baltimore Dr. Edwards Georgia McDonald Winchester Miss Crumb Philadelphia Lena Besantz North Heath Street Queenstown Sea Side New Jersey

Polygamy row ends as Winchester enforces law

City officials refuse Mormon proselytizing and order arrest for violators. Elders Walter Bright and John Evans claim free speech and religious freedom while pledging further private preaching. They insist polygamy is not their practice and plan more private meetings despite mayoral proclamation.

Star United States Walter Bright Salt Lake City Utah John Evans Fruitland New Mexico Svar Smith

Sermon by Rev Dr. John E. Bushnell Draws Attention

The Front Royal Sentinel reports Rev Dr John E Bushnell of Winchester delivered a powerful sermon at the Presbyterian Church Sunday night. The address is described as forceful and uncompromising with sharp truths and firm stance on doctrine.

Front Royal Sentinel John E. Bushnell Winchester Presbyterian Church Bushnell

Local Fire Company and Band Meet Tonight at 8

The Charley Rouss Fire Company holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at 8 o clock. The Union Cornet Band practices tonight at 8 30 o clock. The Sarah Zane Fire Company holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at 8 o clock.

Charley Rouss Fire Company Union Cornet Band Sarah Zane Fire Company

Local Rider R B Miller Wins Noted Horses at Winchester Show

Mr R B Miller formerly of Taze well Court House now of Martinsburg West Virginia presented two Kentucky bred saddle horses at the Winchester Horse Show. Experts pronounce them the best saddlers they have ever ridden.

R. B. Miller Tazewell Court House Martinsburg W. Va Winchester Horse Show

Watch Guard Lost in Armour & Co Fire Alarm Run

Last night during a fire alarm response at Armour & Co. a watch guard and chain valued at $75 disappeared. The manager, Mr. Sandy Baker, reported the loss.

Sandy Baker Armour & Co

Sold His Handsome Blacks to Washington Buyer

Mr R M Henry sent two handsome black horses to Washington DC after selling them recently to Mr Charles Fletchman of that city. The infant child of Mrs Eugene Snapp of Staunton, visiting her mother Mrs John Lewis in this city, has been sick for a week. Mr German Smith bought the Platt cottage at Berkeley Springs WV through Hansbrough & Carter and will refurnish it soon. Mr S L Hoover and wife went to Charlestown this morning.

Winchester Gratchen R. M. Henry Washington, D. C Charles Fletchman Eugene ‘Snapp Staunton John Lewis German Smith Messrs. Hansbrough & Carter Berkeley Springs W. Va

Ill Infant Visits In Cumberland Court News

Infant of Mrs. William Grim of Cumberland Maryland is very sick while visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Curl.

William Grim Cumberland, Md James Curl

Not Sold At Hansacker Property Bid Falls Short

The Hansacker property at Clifford and Market streets failed to sell today as the bid did not meet the price. Mr. Camillas Curl returned to Shepherdstown, West Virginia, where he works on the State Normal School project. Mrs. J. G. Bringman of Roanoke, Virginia visits her former pastor Rev. D. John E. Bushnell on West Cork Street.

Hansacker Clifford and Market Streets Camillas Curl Shepherdstown W. Va State Normal School J. G. Bringman Roanoke, Va D. John E. Bushnell West Cork Street

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