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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1902
Page
2
An extensive excursion over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to the city drew 559 travelers, the second largest of the summer, with a train of twelve coaches pulled by two engines.
Gainesnorno Virginia August 11 Grover Brown barely escaped death at a saw-mill when a board pull and belt snagged him on the shoulder. He slipped but freed himself, bruised only slightly. Other items note cattle sale, a lost then found wallet, home improvements, and local updates.
In Gore Virginia Mr Joseph Marple captured a large rattlesnake on the way home from pasture causing amusement among local children. He killed the reptile to protect the children. The snake had eight rattles and a button. Unclaimed Winchester letters for the week ending August 9 1902 include Mrs Bo Austin Virgie Jack John Walker Beytiey Keen and P M.
Fragmentary notes indicate the city board will convene at 8 in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The agenda includes items of considerable importance as Charles Shiner has arrived from the city to Washington yesterday and is mentioned in connection with local affairs.
The piece traces paradise from its roots in Hebrew Persian and Greek terms to a protected pleasure ground used by ancient kings for hunting. It notes the shift from a physical enclosure to a spiritual ideal of the elect, and cites Mohammedan battle cries and Persian campaigns as sources for the word.
Frank Gaylord Cook asks why Oliver Ellsworth has received little biographical attention. Ellsworth, a Connecticut native, shaped early U S policy as chief justice and diplomat. Webster praised his strength and moderation, while Ellsworth’s Savannah grand jury address framed his aim to advance a government of reason.
A collage of anecdotes on tact from Pope and princes, plus quips on luck and observation. It includes a Pope tale about Prince Frederick and a remark on tact surpassing money, with brief jokes from various period columns and notes on gems and superstitions.
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County on 23rd day of 1902 H S Larrick trustee sues D N Hensell and others to enjoin disposal of trust goods and stock from LL C Willey & Co. Judgment requires defendants to appear within 15 days and notice to be published weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star with a court door posting.
Announcement of railroad service changes effective May 18 1902. The notice mentions connections at Harpers Ferry and references ticketing and checking procedures. Contact details list D B. Martin, manager passenger traffic, and T. B. Parton, agent at Winchester.
On Friday July 26 a leather holder containing a pencil and fountain pen disappeared. A reward is offered with return details to this office. Rates listed: $1.00 to Washington and return $1.25 to Baltimore and return. A special Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train from Winchester at 6:30 a. m. August 17 provides travel to the cities. Call the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad agent for full details.
Mrs William McDonald and her two sons Bertram and Walton of Balti more Md returned home this morning after visiting her sister Mrs M T Reed The item notes Star advertisers benefit from a daily circulation of 1850 copies.
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