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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1903
Page
1
A veterans reunion in Winchester recalls shared wartime experiences and bonds formed in camp and field. The piece cites readings about marriage roles, praising a masculine head of household while acknowledging practical skills of women in emergencies.
Major Thomas Fife Snyder of Buffalo Putnam County West Virginia died at College Hill Sanitarium Cincinnati Ohio on Wednesday. Born in Charleston in 1855 he taught at Virginia Military Institute Maryland Agricultural College Sewanee West Virginia University Kana wah Military Institute and other military schools before moving to a farm near Buffalo. He married Francis White of Wardensville and is survived by his wife and son.
On Jacob Garver's Boyce area farm in Clarke county two farm hands Clarence Thompson and T Hoff fought in a hay field over a trivial dispute. The pitch forks broke and they used the fork handles to strike each other. Thompson suffered serious head injuries from multiple cuts.
Rev Richard G Koontz of Hereford Maryland arrived in Winchester and will preach at Market Street Methodist Church tomorrow in both morning and evening services. At the station he was greeted by Pastor C T Weede. Koontz formerly lived in Winchester and is noted as a strong pulpit orator.
Mr A M Shields proprietor of the Chambersburg Democratic News visited Winchester today with a friend in the interest of a patriotic reunion set for August 15 at Mont Alto Park. It was his first Winchester visit and he praised the Virginia town before returning to Chambersburg this afternoon. Picnic bills printed at this office.
Ex congressman W F Rhea chief counsel for Mrs Orville Thurman in a divorce suit against General Thurman received a midnight circular attack from General Thurman denouncing him He says he will answer in the proper way and stands by the Clarke Courier interview with one word corrected as a typo The affair stirs Winchester Clarke county and the timing of his reply is awaited.
Mr James Carpenter of Wyandotte county Ohio visits his brother John W Carpenter in Winchester his first trip here in 38 years since leaving at the Civil War end He met former boyhood friends many now gray haired He served in Continentals Company of Winchester and was severely wounded at Chancellorsville Few landmarks from 38 years ago remain and only the streets are familiar This summary preserves the event and notable details with neutral phrasing.
Two young men named Stottler and Holliday were arrested by Policeman Neville for drunken and disorderly conduct after leaving a bar. They were escorted to Police Headquarters and fined $2 each by Judge Bragonier before being discharged.
The Star reports advertisers gain from a 2,128 circulation figure, highlighting reach and potential customer exposure for campaigns. The note emphasizes strong audience size and promotional value for businesses.
The jury found for defendant Maria Ann Smith in the ejectment suit by 8. R. Atwell and W. O. Horsey against Smith. Trial held in corporation court. attorneys were Kern and Lynch for plaintiffs and Holmes Boyd Jr for defendant. Counsel moved to set aside verdict. appeal likely if denied.
James Mayhue of Middletown, arrested in Hagerstown Md charged with drunkenness and carrying concealed weapons, held on 100 bail for November term. Conductor John Frye testified Mayhue boarded at Winchester with a one way ticket, demanded a return slip, threatened to shoot conductors, pistol found in his pocket, revolver seized by Capt. Geo Fisher, and Mayhue sought bond via a contact in Va.
In circuit court Judge T. W. Harrison confirmed the sale of the 200 acre Smoot Stock Farm near Cedarville Warren County to Mr. Harry K. Russell of Winchester. Russell will stock the farm at once. sale price not disclosed. Mack Noonan's Livery. Phone 210.
Veterans from Winchester and Frederick counties attend the annual Confederate reunion at Fisher's Hill in Shenandoah county. Rain reduced local turnout but General Turner Ashby Camp was well represented with about thirty veterans. Excursionists traveled by special train, and a later train carried more veterans as weather improved. The event is described as one of Virginia’s largest Confederate veteran gatherings.
Robert M. Henry sells his Market Street liquor business to his brother Emmett Henry. Henry began as a poor boy in 1893 and rose to wealth, ownership of property, and leadership in local enterprises. He plans a long rest at summer resorts while retaining control of the bar business.
News comes of the death in Albany New York of E L Rudolph a native and former resident of the county He was 42 and died in a hospital there The body will be brought to Capon Springs West Virginia for funeral services with interment at Hebron The deceased owned a large pony ranch in Texas and trained ponies for polo before illness and death at Albany Funk Ray undertakers will handle arrangements
A delightful surprise party was tendered Miss Sadie Edmunds of Font Royal Virginia at the home of Mr and Mrs J J Crismore on West Cork Street Thursday night. A number of Miss Edmonds friends were present and an enjoyable time was spent. Refreshments were served. Those present included Misses Hilda Correll Lelia Crismore Virginia Redman Mary Crismore Meta Trenary Lilly Leafe Sarah Willis and Messrs Roland Ryan John Nerton William Snapp Harry Thatcher and Harry Trenary.
Local Democrats in town pledge support for Hugh A Fank against E C Jordan. Union Band to Pen Mar on August 4 promises positive effect.
Sanitary Inspector W Reed comments on yesterday's Star piece. He says citizens largely obey laws but rain washes away oil treatments, shade and weed growth increase dampness, and more cleaning is needed to curb the pest. He adds his remarks are for the people.
A Winchester Voter asks if Mr. Jordan favors Winchester and Frederick County over the lower State where he conducts business. The letter notes his vote for a $200,000 Jamestown show appropriation and suggests future requests.
Hon. C. E. Nicol of Manassas Va delivered an address at the Fisher's Hill reunion and is due in Winchester this afternoon to stay several days with Judge and Mrs Thomas W Harrison. Hon. B R Byrd returned today from a professional trip to Mount Jackson.
The County Democratic Election Committee met in this city and arranged primary candidates for August 15. All names appear except Mr. 8. L. Lupton for Senator, due to unpaid pro rata expenses. List includes Tavener, Funk, Jordan, Worsley, Chiles, Richards, Kitchen, Steck, Larrick, Purcell, Marker, Kerns, Reynolds, Braithwaite, McKee, and many district officers across Stonewall Gainesboro Opequon Shawnee Back Creek districts.
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