Public Schools Open September 9 at Low Cost
The Winchester Public Schools set opening for September 9 1901 with about 700 students. The board reported total receipts of 6783.45 with state funds 2371.44 used for teacher salaries and city funds 4000 largely for other current expenses. The district advertises a cost per pupil of eight dollars for the year, or eighty cents per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr Public Schools
T. Marion Bantz
W. A. Bell
E. Holmes Boyd
Holmes Conrad
Richard L. Gray
John Ray
Dorsey Walter
Boyd
Gray
Shawnee Bromewall
Winchester
Gifted Teacher Joins Episcopal Female Institute Staff
The Star notes Miss May Nalle Paxton has been engaged as leading assistant teacher for the upcoming session at the Episcopal Female Institute. Paxton, from Rockbridge county Va., a Hollins and Vanderbilt graduate, topped mathematics among seventy men, excels in Latin and languages, and comes from Synodical College Rogersville Tennessee. Her arrival bolsters a distinguished teacher corps and elevates the school toward top Southern female colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Female Institute
May Nalle Paxton
Paxton
Winchester
Synodical College
Rogersville
Tennessee
South
Major Conrad and the Canary Bird Debate at Convention
The convention will consider disclosing items bought by the governor from the executive contingent fund, including a canary bird. The Auditor withholds the list until delivered to the convention president, sparking anticipated debates. The issue echoes the 1883 Louisa Courthouse clash between Holmes Conrad of Winchester and John S. Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Conrad
Winchester
John S. Wise
Louisa
Ashby Camp Holds Session With Picnic Invitation Read
Turner Ashby Camp veterans met last night with Commander Barton presiding. They approved routine business and read an invitation from Neff Rice Camp New Market to a picnic at Mann Switch August 23, appointing a committee to estimate veteran turnout and railroad rates. General Orders No 3 about the Petersburg Grand Camp meeting in October were read but no action taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
Barton
Neff- Rice
New Market
Mann Switch
Petersburg
Valuable County Farm Sold to Prospective Son in Law
Mr Garistian Ebersole sold the Bartonsville farm in this county to Peter Petrie his prospective son in law for three thousand dollars cash. Possession will be given on October 1. The forty acre property is in a high state of cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garistian Ebersole
Bartonsville
Peter Petrie
Buffalo Expo Trip Takes Seventeen Tickets Sold
Seventeen tickets were sold this morning for the Cumberland Valley Railroad to the Buffalo Expo. The party includes Mr and Mrs Clark H Purcell, Miss Katharine Wagner, Mr and Mrs Peter Petrie and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Clark H. Purcell
Katharine Wagner
Peter Petrie
Embalmers of Virginia Conclude Annual Session
The State Board of Embalmers of Virginia met at 9 AM at Captain George W. Kurtz’s residence in Winchester for its annual session. President W B Johnson and secretary L T Christian were reelected, with licenses issued to several applicants, and a set of resolutions urging professional diligence and continued education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Embalmers of
Virginia
Cpt
George W. Kurtz
South Main Street
W. B. Johnson
Portsmouth
L. T. Christian
Richmond
Winchester
T. A. Fox
Danville
Treasury
Boards of Health
Board
Prour
Murray Brothers Death Reported in Baltimore
Major Murray's brother Thomas J. Murray of the police force is reported dead in Baltimore on Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Thomas J. Murray
Balice Police
Onde Wee Et Sjoren Murray C. Winchester
Balgimore
Mule kicks Ware man injures leg during farrier work
Harry Potts of Ware in this county suffered a severe leg injury when a mule kicked him last Friday afternoon. The blow caused cuts and bruising but no broken bones were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Potts
Ware
Tragic Death of Former Governor’s Niece in Alabama
Miss Carrie Jones daughter of former Alabama Governor Thomas Jones was killed instantly in Montgomery when struck by a trolley car. The accident occurred in front of her home while she walked to shop. The motorman attempted to stop but could not prevent the collision. The tragedy prompted a resolution of sympathy from the Alabama Constitutional Convention. Miss Jones, twenty, was a noted social figure and niece of Mrs. L. N. Huck of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Jones
Thomas Jones
Alabama
Montgomery
Miss Jones
Alabama Constitutional Convention
Jones
L. N. Huck
Winchester
Winhester
New England
Wovernor Jones
Justice Crutchfield Heads To Jordan Springs For Rest
Justice John Crutchfield, the Tower of Justice, arrives at Jordan Springs in Frederick County for a ten day respite from court duties after illness. He plans reading, sleeping, and resting. Jordan Springs is his favored retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crutchfield
Tower of Justice
Richmond
John
Jordan Springs
Frederick County
Barn Fire Prompts Rebuild by Mr Charles Snapp
Mr Charles Snapp of Fawcetts Gap in this county plans immediate rebuilding after his barn was completely destroyed by fire last Saturday. He estimates his loss at 2500 dollars, partly insured with 1550 dollars coverage for the barn and its contents under Loudoun Mutual Fire Insurance Company via local agent Mr Hogh Lupton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Snapp
Fawcetts Gap
Tar Star
Snapp
Loudoun Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Hogh
Lupton
Night freight narrowly misses sleeping man on Baltimore & Ohio rails
An unknown intoxicated white man slept in a buggy on the Baltimore & Ohio tracks as a midnight freight approached. Night Train Dispatcher W Ray Smith halted the danger by removing the horse, but the man could not be awakened before the train passed. The wreckless scene ended with the man fleeing down Piccadilly and Market streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
W.ray Smith
Piccadilly Street
Market
Next big Camping Crowd Leaves Monday for Shenandoah trip
The group from Winchester will begin on Monday and fish the Shenandoah River seeking piscatorial success. Participants include C. W. Brown, Howard Clowe, James Hamilton, E. L. Hodgson, C. M. Hodgson and Dorsey Yeakley. They camp near Water Lick in Warren county for two weeks with three tents and ample provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Shenandoah River
Messrs
C. W. Brown
Howard Clowe
James Hamilton
E. L. Hodgson
C. M. Hodgson
Dorsey Yeakley
Water Lick
Warren County
Thieves Enter Butcher Shop in Stephens City
Charles F. Venable's butcher shop at Stephens City was entered yesterday at noon while he was at dinner. The money drawer was robbed of about five dollars. Venable believes he is on the right track to recover most of the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Venable
Stephens City
County
Corn Prospects Rise After Rainfall in Valley
The rain last night and today boosts the lower Valley corn crop while the West suffers a near total failure from drought. Prices may reach $3 per barrel. Mr. Briscoe Shull of Marlboro reports a brother’s letter detailing widespread shortages, with no vegetables or grass and cattle being sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briscoe Shull
Marlboro
Light Morning Snow Report In Local area
Early risers report a brief snowfall this morning, consisting of few flakes that mixed with rain and melted quickly after touching the ground. Several reliable residents informed a Star reporter of the occurrence, noting it began shortly after five o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Mr Wm Tanquary of Lake View Visited Town
Mr. Wm. Tanquary of Lake View was in town yesterday visiting friends and inspecting local property. He spent the afternoon at the lake and departed after evening calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Tanquary
Lake View
Camp Steele Hosts Weshudas At Capon River Retreat
A staff correspondent reports camping at Camp Steele on Capon River W Va August 6. The Weshudas Pastors arrive with heavy baggage needing rope restraint and extra hands to haul a wagon up hills. They settle in a rambling mountain house with piazza and views of Hunt Hook and the surrounding Hook family homes near Capon River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Steele
Headquarters
Weshudas Paste Club
Hoox
Mit
W. Va
Weshudas
Capon River
Hinton Hook
Hunt, Hook
John Hook
Evan Johnson
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Slade
Episcopal Institute
Major Conrad
Ashby
Buffalo
State Board
Mrs. Huge
Madeline Jones
Mrs. Huck
Justice Crutchfield
The
Jordan
Weshudas Club
Wincheater
Capon
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