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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1902

Page

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Bantz Beardsworth Wedding Remains Quiet and Elegant

Miss Julia Ada Bantz becomes the bride of Prof Thomas Beardsworth in a simple Episcopal ceremony at the bride’s home. The service featured Lohengrin’s march, flowers, evergreen decor, and a ring bearer. The bride wore white crepe de Chine and duchesse lace with a diamond pin from her father.

Julia Ada Bantz Thos. Beardsworth Wichester T. Marion Bantz North Market Street Lohengrin J. G. Scott Richmond Richard Beardsworth Buena Vista Misses Eila Page Fanny Baker Heloise Baker Helen Gordon Tillie Beardsworth Messrs Richard Ross Frederick Harry Krebs Mercersburg Ned Brown Nelson Page William Powell Frederick City Bertha

Governor Montague Hosts Grand Ball at Opequon Inn

Col H H Baker orchestrates a lavish Governor's Ball at Opequon Inn Jordan's White Sulphur Springs tonight as Governor Montague his wife and children enjoy their summer retreat. Richmond visitors expected, 11 o clock supper, social season at its peak with plans for an informal Winchester stop before return home.

Col H. H. Baker Opequon Inn Jordan Montague Opequon Ton Richmond Colonel Baker Winchester Svar Col. Baker Virginia

Brave Officer Stops Runaway Express Wagon

Officer John Massie halted a runaway Adams Express wagon in front of the express office after the horse bolted from Main Street into Piccadilly near seven thirty. He acted quickly to prevent collision with traffic and avert damage in a crowded street.

John Massie Adams Express Company Main Street Piccadilly Massey

Prof Luscomb to Leave Martinsburg for Hainesville

Prof Fred Luscomb leader of the Martinsburg City Band and instructor in the Martinsburg public schools will resign and accept a similar post in Hainesville Ohio. He is renowned in the city for musical ability and his departure will be a loss to Martinsburg musical circles. He previously taught a class here and led the Friendship Band.

Fred Luscomb Martinsburg Hainesville Ohio Luscomb Friendship Band

Illness of Mrs Cad Marshall at Mount Jackson Va

Mrs Cad Marshall is critically ill with typhoid fever at Mount Jackson Virginia. The Marshall family, well known in Winchester, has ties to local residents, with Mr Marshall being the son of P B Marshall and raised in the area.

Cad, Marshall Mount Jackson Marshall Winchester Mr. Marshall P. B. Marshall

Rev Skelton Returns Home From Northfield Conference

Reverend Skelton returns from Northfield Massachusetts where he attended the General Conference of Christian Workers and Bible Students. He praises New England towns and will lecture on Echoes from Northfield at the Y P C U meeting next Sunday at 7 15 PM.

D. Skelton Northfield Mass General Conference of Christian Workers and Bible Students Skelton New England G. Campbell Morgan Mr. Morgan London F. B. Myer

Squirrel Chase on Frederick Plaza

A rush of over a hundred people blocked traffic on east Water street as a runaway squirrel owned by Clinton Haddox was chased through City Hall plaza. Frank Taylor and Robert Jones climbed trees to recover it, the animal dodging vehicles and crowds before being recaptured and returned to its cage after a chase that ended near Haddox’s store and a department store.

East Water Street Clinton Haddox City Hall Plaza Frank Taylor Bunny Robert Jones Water Street Statx John Crowser Mr. Haddox Heller’s Department Store Chester Bragonier Gratchen John H. Steck Mr. Graichen Graichen Steck

Hotel fire at Eureka strikes Holtzman property

The Eureka Hotel in Edinburg was hit by lightning during a storm and burned. It was a two story structure valued in the thousands, partially insured, with W C Wightman as proprietor and Joseph Holtzman owning the building. A nearby barn owned by Wm Thompson three miles from Woodstock also burned yesterday afternoon.

Eureka Edinburg W. C. Wightman Joseph Holtzman Wm. Thompson Woodstock

Miss Brookie Ford Weds George Frank in Winchest

The Topeka State Journal reports the home wedding of Miss 8 Brookie Ford of Winchester to Mr. George Theodore Frank at the bride’s sister Mrs. T. A. Ridings residence 219 Buchanan street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Philip Wendell Crannell with limited guests. The couple depart for Hutchinson.

Ter George T. Frank Ford Anna Ford Chase Ford Boyce Brookie Ford George Theodore Frank T. A. Ridings Buchanan Street Lohengrin Miss Ruth Ridings Philip Wendell Crannell First Baptist Church Dss Mrs. Frank Hutchingon

Queer Freak Of Blackbird In Mount Hebron Cemetery

Observers saw a blackbird carry a letter and ribbon at Mount Hebron Cemetery. The bird settled in a tree and later a nest was found containing a card from Charley Rouss Fire Company. The nesting materials included the card and white ribbon, suggesting the bird was drawn by the offerings in the fire company lot.

Mount Hebron James Hamilton Hamilton Charley Rouss

Bursting Vein Causes Death of Infant Mabel Beatley

Mabel Rodella Beatley seven months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Elmer Beatley, died at 6 30 PM after a brief illness. She was apparently well in the morning but developed cholera infantum symptoms during the day. In a pain convulsion a bloody vessel burst, hastening death. Funeral held at 4 PM from the house.

Mabel Rodella Beatley

Change of Yard Party Date Shifts Venue

Public notice announces lawn party rescheduled from East Lane Avenue to John Mann's M E Church on Cork Street due to inclement weather. All are invited to attend this evening with Rev. R. P. Lawson, pastor.

East Lane Avenue John Mann M. E Cork Street R. P. Lawson

Estate Sale Of Kremer Properties Tomorrow

For sale tomorrow at 11 oclock in front of the Lynch property two houses and four lots from the Conrad Kremer estate will be offered. Special terms apply.

Conrad Kremer Ise B ‘M. Lynch

Winchester Loses Paying Industry

Workmen removed the evaporator at the Cumberland Valley depot owned by A. M. Lawrence. The plant will operate in New York this season due to a weak apple crop in the county. Lawrence plans to return it to Winchester when conditions improve, noting last year’s strong employment and business.

Cumberland Valley A. M. Lawrence New York Winchester

Purchaser Robert L Gray Buys Shenandoah Valley Bank Property

The Shenandoah Valley National Bank completed the sale of the Main Street property, now occupied by Mrs Nancy Coble as a boarding house. Captain Robert L Gray bought the house and lot for about $5,000. Gray plans several possible uses including converting lower floor into storerooms or forming a stock company, but has not fixed a definite plan. The property remains a valuable residence and business site in a prime neighborhood.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Gray Nancy Coble

General Manager Visits Winchester on Inspection Train

Last night around midnight General Manager G. L. Potter of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad arrived in Winchester with a party en route to Lexington Virginia. The train included an observation engine and two special coaches offering close views of the road and country from open platforms. The group visited Hagerstown earlier and continued toward Lexington before returning to Baltimore today.

G. L. Potter Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Winchester

Registration Books Arrive for Winchester Frederick Registration

The registration books for the city of Winchester and Frederick County under the new constitution arrived this afternoon. County Clerk T. K. Cartmell will distribute the books to the boards of registrars for general registration. Miller Supply Co and Mrs Lida Taylor with her son Irwin of Pittsburg are visiting the Misses Cockayne near town.

Winchester Frederick T. K. Cartmell Boards of Registrars Lida Taylor Irwin Pittsburg, Pa Cockayne Town

Baltimore and Ohio baggage master returns from Clifton Forge

Mr. Wm. H. Taylor, baggage master at the Baltimore and Ohio depot, has come back after several weeks in Clifton Forge, Virginia, where he stayed at his wife’s bedside until she recovered from illness.

Wm. H. Taylor Baltimore and Ohio Depot Clifton Forge Taylor

Friendship Band to Meet At Eight Oclock

The Friendship Band will meet tonight at eight o clock. All members are requested to attend to consider matters of importance. The sale of building lots continues in progress.

Card Party and Supper in Winchester Hosts Sixty Guests

Mrs. R. E. Byrd hosted a large social card party and supper on Ambherat Street attended by about sixty Winchester residents. Prizes went to Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Wright, and Dr. Campbell. The event honored Dr. and Mrs. Scott, Mr. Morris, and Miss Gertrude Camm. A driving party and supper were planned for the following evening at Opequon Inn.

Winchester R. E. Byrd Ambherat Street Winchester Society Scott Wright Campbell Morris Gertrude Camm L. A. Cover Opequon Inn Jordan’s White Sulphur Springs

Tearing Down Old Property on South Braddock Street

Contractor William Henry and a crew began demolishing the Wright property on south Braddock street. The site, recently bought by Mr. Atwell, will host a new dwelling. A prior case alleged workmen caused wall damage, but the suit concluded after Atwell purchased the lot to remove the danger.

William Henry Wright South Braddock Street 8. R. Atwell Atwell

Frescoers Begin Work at Market Street Church

Strieby and Son of Washington have arrived to fresco the Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church. A large scaffold system is now complete. Upon completion, pew alterations, woodwork painting, and window repairs will be finished, transforming the church into a notably handsome place of worship.

Mr. Michael O Conner To Wed This Month

Mr Michael O Conner of Winchester, son of Supervisor O Conner, of the Valley, and Ohio has been visiting here. He is now a graph operator at Clay Harsonburg, Va.

Michael O’conner Winchester O’ Conner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prof. Luscomb Mrs. Marshall II Rev. Skelton General Conference of Christian Workers Squirrel Chase Frederick Plaza Joe Holtzman West Mr. Frank Topeka (Kansas Winches Justice Bragonier W. H. Vermillion Fred. A. Graichen Win Robert L. Gray Miller Supply Co Mr. Taylor Michael O'Conner
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