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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
1
The May 14 1903 act creates two game wardens per city and one per county magisterial district with power to arrest and search. Nonresidents may take larger harvests than residents and penalties include fines up to 50 dollars and imprisonment up to 60 days plus 2.50 tax to the game warden. If enforced Winchester may see cheap game next fall.
Dr D F Woods a leading Philadelphia surgeon visited Winchester today at the home of W Roy Stephenson on Washington Street He toured the local hospital and planned to join his family at Capon Springs for August He is closely tied to Philadelphia medicine. Took Inventory of Tobacco Company in Winchester Harrisonburg News: Lunsford H Lewis of the Internal Revenue Service returned from Winchester after inventorying the Cuba Rica Tobacco Co products.
Mr. Wm. F. Randolph of Claire county sold a brown mare yesterday for $1,000. The animal is described as an unusually fine piece of horseflesh. Mack Noonan's Livery, Phone 210.
A Bliss family reunion marked the eightieth birthday of Joseph P. Richard as seven of eight children and thirteen of fifteen grandchildren gathered at the old homestead. In Harrisonburg, Rev Nelson P. Dame gave an illustrated talk on the Oberammergau Passion Play, praising its realism and detailing the play’s history from the fourth century to modern times.
James Ritenhour, a 23 year old wife and mother from Charles Town, West Virginia, traveled to Hagerstown yesterday to find his missing spouse who vanished from their home Saturday leaving behind three young children. He describes her as very pretty and dressed in black. He vows forgiveness if she returns and notes a troubling report of another man involved.
Intelligence reports the death of Mrs. Walter B. Edwards wife of the Knights of Pythias official Grand Keeper of the Records and Seals of Virginia. She died at 7 30 p m at her Norfolk home aged nearly forty leaving no children. Edwards an influential Virginia Pythian has often visited the city in his official role. Miss Augusta Conrad departed this morning for Atlantic City en route to the Maine coast for the summer.
A coaching party including Harry K. Russell Thomas Cover Jr and Misses Virginia Cover Katherine Cover and others drove to the Front Royal Horse Show this morning. The four in hand was led by Byrd Fagitt the well known whip. The party departed Winchester shortly before six o clock.
A yard party and concert will be held at Macedonia Church on Friday and Saturday nights August 7 and 8. The event offers ice cream sherbet fruits and various refreshments with music by the Stephens City Cornet Band. The notice also mentions Mr J E Correl traveling to Harpers Ferry and a separate farmers meat sale at Frank Brown's Meat Market.
A Richmond dispatch reports Russell E. Chelf filed for Chapter bankruptcy in the 1 States District Court with liabilities of 3.36 and assets of zero. Chelf formerly ran a drug business opposite the Taylor Hotel and later operated another drug store in Richmond. he was compelled to assign.
The Commonwealth vs G W Chapman of Stephens City is set for trial at the August term of Frederick County Court on Monday next August 10. The Shawnee District road board prosecutes Chapman for infringing its rights after an appeal from a magistrate’s ruling.
This morning announces the death of Mrs. Luther Arnold in Keyser West Virginia yesterday after a brief illness. Mrs. Arnold was well known in this city and her passing brings sorrow to her friends here. She was related to Mrs. Mary Steele and Mrs. Peter L. Kurtz.
The Conococheague Camp meeting opened today with many colored attendees from the city and vicinity. It is the largest camp of its kind in the area and runs through Thursday August 18. J L DeTreville of Richmond and Miss Jessie Slingluff Hunter of Baltimore announce their engagement. Captain R E Trenary and son Marshall completed a handsome porch at Mrs Nancy Lee Coble’s residence on West Water Street, adding a notable feature to the property.
A reader asks Tae Star for a canning recipe after successfully canning corn and pear for home use. The note is dated from Martinsburg World era newspapers and mentions Mr. J. 8. Spicer of Winchester, a representative of Armour packing house, visiting the city on business.
A Baltimore and Ohio Railroad excursion led by Miss Jennie Smith drew about fifty attendees this morning, the smallest turnout in years due to limited advertising. Participants traveled from the Shenandoah Division area and other points, departing at six and nine o'clock and returning this evening.
Mr Frank H Krebs city editor of Tom Eventea Star and a prominent Virginia journalist left today for Mercersburg Pennsylvania to visit his brother. He will return to Winchester in the first part of next week with Mr Harry Krebs aiding in his absence Mr Daniel B Conrad will act as city editor of Tur Star.
The Stephens City Band will perform at the Macedonia yard party this county on Saturday night. The program includes marches such as Battleship Oregon, Dictator, and Creole Belles, waltzes like Duchess, and serenades like Love's Sentinel. Mr. and Mrs. William Jenkins of Baltimore, Md., with their nephew Harry Reed, left for Atlantic City for several weeks.
Edward G. Hollis deputy clerk of Frederick County Court attended the Front Royal Horse Show today. A number of Winchester residents were also present at the event.
Judge C. E. Nicol came back to his Manassas home today following a visit to Judge and Mrs. Thos. W. Harrison in this city. During his stay here he was extensively entertained.
Workmen repaint the property of Mrs. Andrew OC Griffith on South Market Street with a white exterior and green shutters planned for the facade.
Mrs F August Gratchen is having considerable repairs made at her property on south Market street. Miss Katharine Poor of Baltimore is the guest of Mrs Alexander M Baker at her home on Washington street. Crabs at Noonan's Cafe. Phone 5.
A reception and ball at Jordan's White Sulphur Springs last night honored Governor and Mrs. Montague. Colonel and Mrs. Baker hosted guests from Winchester Berryville Martinsburg and nearby towns. The illuminated ballroom featured green decorations and a Washington orchestra. The event ended with a late supper and warm praise for the mid summer entertainment.
An unusually large number of people passed through Winchester today to Capon Springs West Virginia where they will spend some time. Most visitors came from Philadelphia and arrived at noon via the Cumberland Valley Railroad then connected to the Baltimore and Ohio line. The Springs are crowded and capacity is taxed.
Jockey George Trumbo riding Charles O Mally, owned by James D Hall of Linden Virginia, was seriously hurt at 4 15 p m during a steeple chase in Staunton Virginia. He is thought to be internally injured.
Brigadier General G F Elliott and his Washington D C family staying at Winchester Inn during summer visitors. Promoted from colonel, he now leads the United States Marine Corps and will spend time in the city.
The Friendship Fire Company schedules its regular monthly meeting for tonight in the company hall on Cork Street. Tomorrow night the Charley Rouss and Sarah Zane Fire Companies hold their regular meetings. Mr W Ray Smith and family depart for Washington D C this morning. he will return tonight while the family visits relatives for several days. Hal Settle of Chicago visits sister Mrs Alfred Fergusson on Amherst Street.
Frederick and Berkeley counties farmers report no apples in the North after two scouts visited New York State and other northern belts. Local buyers’ tales of a large northern crop were found false and prices should rise for Frederick Berkeley fruit as this county anticipates one of its finest falls.
A quiet wedding took place Tuesday at the parsonage of Braddock Street Church. Aljourn Hunter Davidson married Emma Elizabeth Campbell with Rev. Charles D. Bulla officiating. Witnesses were relatives and intimate friends, and the couple left for a wedding trip to Washington. Both are well known in Winchester.
Dr. Wm. A. Bell of this city leaves for Capon River for a several week vacation. An avid fisherman he will stay near Hook's Mill and participate in fishing during the trip.
A large number of leading Winchester businessmen are away for summer holidays, typically short, energetic workers who spend only a few weeks from business each year. Miss Gertrude C. Camm of Richmond is expected soon to stay with Mrs. Richard Evelyn Byrd at Amberet Priest residence.
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