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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1901
Page
1
The death of Miss Augusta Stuart McGuire, 23, occurred in Winchester after a sudden illness following arrival from Richmond. She was loved locally for her Christian character and kindness, with funeral directors Fank & Ray handling arrangements. Her remains were sent to Richmond accompanied by relatives.
A five year old boy, master Normal, son of Mr. Wm. Henry of 312 South Kent street, narrowly avoids serious harm when a wet sidewalk wall collapses and stones topple toward the curb. The wall from recent rains gave way. the child sustained a bruised ankle but recovers slowly.
Walter Henry has opened a new livery stable on Fairfax Lane between Main and Market streets. The facility features a number of handsome traps and several splendid horses for hire.
Mr. E J Evars traveled home Saturday evening from West Virginia with a fine band of cattle. He intends to stock his farm near the city with the purchase, adding quality stock to local agriculture.
Winchester and Frederick County delegates depart for Roanoke to support nominations. The field includes Gol Hoge and four Confederate veterans led by Hampden Hoge, Walker, Lurty, Roeser, Yost. Democrats expect a multi candidate race with unpledged delegates likely to sway.
Flour millers in the county report extremely poor wheat quality with yields as low as nine to twelve bushels per acre. Some fields remain unharvested due to bad grain and mushy kernels, while a prominent miller warns of potential plant closures if quality does not improve.
Prof Thomas Beardsworth of the State Deaf Dumb and Blind Institute Staunton has rejoined Winchester then will lead the Staunton Band to the Pan American trip. J Mad Spurr director of the Union Cornet Band accompanies. The band leads Governor's staff and the Richmond Blues at Buffalo on Virginia Day. They travel to Pittsburgh then Louisville for Knights Templar Conclave before a return concert tour in the South.
Yesterday Mr. James Ritter while driving toward Kernstown with Melva daughter of Mr. Kint Seal was frightened when a dog darted from near Mr. Cartmell's. The horse bolted the carriage overturned but no injuries occurred to either occupant.
Mr. Edw. Dooley his wife and daughter return to Philadelphia after a visit to Mrs. Geo. Cigars at Bushnell's.
Rev Dr Henry M White was formally inducted as pastor of Opequon Memorial Church at Kernstown in a service attended by a large congregation. The Presbytery commission included Rev Dr F M Woods Rev W A Crawford Rev J B Sibley and Dr P W Boyd. White is noted as a prominent minister in the Virginia Synod and returns to a former Winchester evangelistic field now serving Kernstown. The church, built anew, is described as one of the county’s finest edifices.
A revived Union Band Jawn party at the Episcopal Female Institute lawn drew a large crowd despite wet weather. The Friendship Band and the neutral attendees added to the event with a well received program directed by Prof. Homer. Harry Hilbourn won a cake as entertainment continued with Slackware.
The crowded page today shifts a key feature to tomorrow’s edition, delaying release of the Star item. Early readers will find the update in tomorrow’s issue with the same spotlight and details.
Funeral for Winchester citizen Charles L. Cram at his West Water street home followed by services at Mount Hebron. Rev. H. M. White led with assisted by Rev. Jas Graham and Rev. J. S. Sibley. Floral designs included a large anchor from Cherley Rouss Fire Company. Cram aided the Reuss Engine House project and served on the building committee. Pallbearers included Dr. W. S. Love and S. H. Hansbrough. honorary pallbearers named.
Mary Fes tus administratrix and Laura Price administratrix demand $20,000 from Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co for negligence in the deaths of Jacob Houck and Lewis Price. If not paid by September first, attorneys Kern and Larrick will sue for $10,000 in each case. Coroner’s jury verdict attributed the deaths to the company’s negligence.
The Charley Rouss Reel Team will meet tonight at 8 o clock to organize and elect officers. A trainer will be chosen, with Sandy Baker a likely pick. Once roster reviewed, training begins and the team aims for a fall race including the Philadelphia race on October 4 with a $200 prize.
Hagerstown and Frederick announce a baseball game to settle which town has the better team. The planned match, to decide for 250 or 500 dollars, will be held in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in the near future.
An accident at Virginia Woolen Mills this afternoon left Miss Fanny Eaton with her second and third fingers of the right hand severed at the first joint. Dr. P W Boyd Jr treated the wounds and removed her to her home at 139 West Water Street where she rests. Ollie Bloyer acted quickly to stop the machine and prevent further injury.
Mr J W Brill of Apple Pie Ridge killed five rattlesnakes near Cold Spring six miles from Capon Springs after a dangerous encounter in the mountain. The den held four rattlers with seven to nine buttons each and a six foot black snake lay nearby.
Contractor Armsterd Herrell of Washington was thrown from his bicycle near Berryville on Saturday evening after the front wheel failed. He suffered a dislocated shoulder and other injuries.
A group of youths organize a dancing party at Mrs. Johnny Taggert's house near town. The event is expected to be held next Friday evening.
Mr Jas Longacre visits his ill brother Thomas Longacre in Winchester. Prof Robert Nelson leaves for Hanover county to prepare Shenandoah Valley Academy opening September 16. Miss Mayme Spellman and Miss Emma Snapp sang solos at Sacred Heart Church. Mr Marshall West sang at Market Street M E Church. Miss Nannie Sullivan of Washington and Miss Clara Seabright were noted. Omar Jackson and Harry Fletcher spend the day on the Opequon. Walter.
Henry Slagle steps down from the Shenandoah Valley Bank after thirteen years due to ill health. S. H. Hansborough of Hansbrough and Carter is chosen unanimously to succeed him as president, while Slagle remains a director. Hansborough assumed duties at noon. The bank is praised as a solid local institution with strong leadership in Winchester business circles.
Miss Minnie O Gilky of Front Royal Va died at home after a two week illness of typhoid fever She was 23 and married eighteen months She is survived by husband infant child parents two brothers and three sisters Funeral services will be held from her residence tomorrow at three oclock Rev W F Locke officiating Miss Mayme C Molineux of New York died at Hotel Royal in Front Royal on Saturday She was 25 years old and had been visiting for the summer Interment arrangements were to be announced by Undertaker C R Monds
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