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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
1
The Front Royal Horse Show in Virginia ended yesterday after two successful days attended by about 4000 people from Winchester. Rain noon onward did not stop racing and jumping events, with many awards awarded including Heavy Draft Stallion and various hunter and harness classes.
Lena and Mamie Hensell of Middletown were arrested on a warrant by Frederick County prosecutor’s office for keeping a disorderly house. Sheriff Clark H. Parsell and Deputy Adam Forney made the arrest, with Mrs Cora Fellow present and six children in the house. Hearing date not yet set.
The Shenandoah river bridge projects at Berry's Ferry and Castleman's Ferry in Berrayville were awarded to the National Mechanical Company of Chambersburg Pa for 39000 after rebidding. Bids initially exceeded 40000 and about fifteen firms bid before price reductions trimmed costs.
From Denver Colorado Mrs Nora Shuler McKinney 4790 Homer Boulevard seeks relatives named Shuler father James sister Brtha brother James last seen about 15 years ago. Born Luray West Virginia 1877 raised in Los Angeles California with mother Margaret Dolan. Requests publication of letter and photo to find family.
John Talbot of Bunker Hill died last night after an illness that began Monday. A respected veteran who served in the Confederate army in the Second Virginia Regiment, he succumbed to paralysis. He leaves a large family.
Mr. Chas. 8. Peery of Middletown, son of the late W. Peery, a noted young businessman, was brought to the city today and placed under a physician care for an acute stomach ailment. He was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
Mr Harry Wall returned today from a visit of several days to friends at Charlestown. Busaxevys store notes offer High Grade Vanilla ice cream for 25 cents.
Miss Annie Beverley daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Beverley will make her formal bow at a large reception and dance tonight at her Stewart street home. A large number of invitations were issued and many youths from Winchester and nearby areas are expected to attend.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Katie Russell of Clarke county became the bride of Mr. D T Wood Jr son of D T Wood a well known farmer of Lake View Clarke county The quiet wedding was performed by Rev J H Scanlon pastor of the Berryville Presbyterian Church
Notification that Jno. Perry’s appointment as clerk of the Lamp’s precinct is revoked for misapprehension of political principles and W. M. Baylis is appointed in his place by R. M. Coorer, Com. of Back Creek.
Mr. Gilbert Jenkins, stage driver between this city and Millwood, badly sprained his ankle getting from a wagon yesterday afternoon near Front Royal while attending the horse show. His brother is now driving the stage. Mr. Frank B. Tavenner of Woodstock was in Winchester on business.
The Commonwealth's case against Lee Boxwell for assaulting Clayton Peterson was dismissed after testimony from several witnesses. Peterson suffered a skull fracture from a brick thrown by Boxwell during a dispute at a mac mill. Boxwell was released and the men reportedly reconciled afterward.
Excitement rose at the Front Royal horse show when jockeys Santelle and Lake clashed after a foul claim. Santelle struck Lake with the whip, Lake retaliated with a blow, Santelle fell unconscious, and both rode to the judges for resolution. It was the first on the fair grounds in ten years of shows.
Special Dispatch from Front Royal reports jockey Geo Trumbo showing improvement after yesterday's steeplechase accident in which a horse rolled on him. He rode Charles O Malley owned by James E Hall of Linden Va and said he felt lucky to escape alive. Dr Latane of Winchester attended him.
A large number of Winchester residents attended the Front Royal Horse Show in Front Royal Virginia yesterday. Attendees included Mamie Barr Jennie Barr Julia Taylor May Henry Annie Dyke Mrs B R Atwell Mezars Clint Bowen Hugh Grant Thos Cover Frank Woodward Robert Swartz B R Atwell A J Tavener Wm Coon Samuel Noake Jno Harmer Jos Baker Edward Jones Thos Conner Irvin Carper Warren Brown Clark Maxwell Chas Dean Robert Jones John Massie Fred Goss George Trenary and Robert Barr.
Mrs German Smith invites guests for a large reception at her Fairmont avenue home this evening from seven to nine. The event honors Mrs John A Humphries of Boston who is visiting the summer at Winchester Inn. Mrs John Ziegler will join the receiving line. A large turnout is expected as a top summer social affair.
Gov A J Montague who has stayed with Colonel and Mrs Harry H Baker at Jordan s Springs left for Richmond this morning A large entertainment honored the governor on Wednesday night reflecting county hospitality and social events in the area.
Captain Chas. A. Evans calls the picnic committee to meet tonight just before the company meeting. The session will be held at the office of E. J. Evans & Co. on North Main Street.
Miss Dora Henry of Boyce Clarke county won first prize and Miss Julia Taylor of the city won second prize in the ladies hurdle at the Front Royal Colt Show. The riding of both riders drew praise from a large crowd of horse enthusiasts. Miss Henry had recently visited Miss Taylor in this city.
Rev Richard Koontz of Baltimore Maryland came home this afternoon after several days with friends in this area. He had filled the pulpit at the Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church last Sunday.
The Friendship Torch Corps will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at the engine house to be measured for uniforms. The session aims to finalize sizing and outfit details for the group.
Mrs. Isaac Feinberg of Lexington Virginia spent last night with her host Mrs. Sol Goldman at 126 North Washington Street. Mrs Evalynn Brannon of near Strasburg is visiting her daughter Mrs Harry Parsons on South Main Street.
A Winchester gas and electric firm announces an advance in gas and electricity prices effective September 1, 1903. The letter cites coal costs, freight rates, and material price increases as reasons, notes no prior comparable rises, and promises future reductions when conditions permit.
The Virginia State Board of Embalmers met in Norfolk at Undertaker H D Oliver's office on Freemason street. Capt G W Kurtz Winchester and Secretary L J Christian Richmond were re-elected as president and secretary. Richmond will host the next meeting December 9 with Ocean View entertainment after adjournment.
An inspection of the House Journal shows E. C. Jordan voted for a city government law that radically altered Winchester. He did not consult his Winchester constituents or notify them of the change. Lupton defended himself by saying he knew nothing about the law. What explanation can Mr. Jordan give?
Mr and Mrs W O Horsey read last night from a ten days trip to Atlantic City and are now at Winchester Inv.
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