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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
2
A large funeral for Mrs. Janney drew a wide crowd, underscoring her esteem and the strong personal popularity of Dr. J. E. Janney, beloved physician to many in the community.
A yard party is planned at Bridgeport on the Front Royal road this Saturday night August 16. All are welcome to attend.
Mrs Hable and her daughter Miss Rosa have returned home after a visit to Atlantic City.
A grand reunion will be held at Old Stone Church near Green Spring on Saturday August 23 at 10 a.m. for the church and graveyard fund. Attendees are urged to bring baskets and spend a day aiding the cause with Sabbath Schools invited and refreshments on site. If rain postpones, the event moves to Monday August 25.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad advertises a ten day excursion to Ocean Grove New Jersey via CVRR train No 4 on August 21. Tickets cover a round trip for 7 50 with return by regular trains through August 31 excluding certain limited services and allow a Philadelphia stop on return. Excursion departs Winchester at 7 30 a m.
A black silk detachable umbrella with a curved wooden handle, forming almost a complete circle, was lost about two weeks ago in Mec. area. No further details available.
In the Circuit Court of Frederick County on July 23 1902 H S Larrick trustee sues D N Hensell and many out of state defendants to enjoin interference with goods and stock conveyed to the trustee by assignment from L C Willey. Defendants nonresidents ordered to appear within 15 days after publication to protect interests. Notice to be published weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star and posted at the courthouse.
The Fourth Ward Board of Registrars in Winchester Virginia announces dates for voter registration at the Sarah Zane Engine House. Registration hours run 7 to 9 PM on listed dates in September and October 1902, with officials Tos. M. Barr Wa. P. McGuire Jos. E. Kierr signing as secretary and president.
A brief note mentions a close connection at Harpers Ferry for all travelers with B. Martin as Passenger Traffic Manager and B. Parron acting at Winchester.
This week marks the last week of a three week private sale at Valley Female College. Dr Hyde will be present to show items including 2 Steiff pianos, bedsteads, mattresses, wash stands, feather pillows, bolsters, fire boards, three large dining tables, maps, heaters, a cooking stove, and school desks. War wick will reopen the school in a few weeks.
Friday July 26 a leather holder containing a pencil and a fountain pen was found and a reward is offered to return it. The item was reported as located near the 7 26 wear office.
Round trip fares set at 1.00 to Washington and 1.25 to Baltimore with a Sunday return. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad advertises a special train departing Winchester at 6:30 a.m.
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