Brandy Talk as Virginia Mill Builds Cider Output
In Gorn Virginia locals report heavy cider production at Chas W Parish mill on the Creek. E L Hook of Trone revisits Winchester for new mill machinery. L M Ritter returns from college to preach at Hebron. Parishville Grove social and Marion School House yard party draw crowds. Gore Hotel guests plan straw ride to Hayfield and expect a lively dance picnic next Saturday.
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L. M. Ritter
Millwood
Clarke County
Raymond
Hebron
Fairview
Beautiful Grove
Parishville
Marion School House
Pughtown Road
Fred. Potte
Gore
Washington
Hotel Gore
Hayfield
Engel
Douglass
Potts
Miss Amy Deahl Weds Nelson Walker in Berryville
In Berryville last Wednesday at 8 am Miss Amy Deahl daughter of Mr and Mrs H P Deahl wed Mr Nelson A Walker of Cincinnati Ohio. The ceremony occurred in the bride’s parlor with Rev Edward Wall officiating. Afterward the couple left for Cincinnati where Walker is professor of Latin and Greek at the University of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Amy Deahl
H. P. Deahl
Nelson A. Walker
Cincinnati
Ohio
Edw. Wall
Grace Episcopal Church
Anna Hobson
Henry Deahl
Attending the Races in Rockville Md
Robert Doran and Robert Barr accompanied by Mesars left this morning for the Rockville Maryland races. Wm Calvert and Atwell also joined the group for the event, with soda advertised at Bushnell's during the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Doran
Robert Barr
Atwell
Calvert
Rockville
Caterpillar Pest Threatens Winchester Shade Trees
An infestation of caterpillars is spreading across Winchester causing damage to shade trees and fruit trees. Some forms spin a web and drain sap while others simply defoliate. officials in Washington have spent thousands to protect trees, but the nuisance remains widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Washington
Weather forecast predicts warm dry spell through September
Rev Hicks predicts variable September weather with an autumn equinox influence. He forecasts a first storm period October 10 to 13 followed by the 16th to 17th reactionary storms and a Vigorous Vulcan period around the 22nd. Final storm period from 26 to 30. He expects a 1902- minimum rainfall year with a southward rain belt and continued summer rainfall shortage in central and southern areas.
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Hicks
Ga'es
Vulcan
Earth
Sparks Bros Circus Heads to Winchester Tonight
Sparks Bros circus returns to Winchester with a creditable exhibition. The show arrives Monday, September 9, promising entertainment for local audiences and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparks Bros’s
Sparks Bro’s
Winchester
New Arrivals At Kee Mar Add Local Names
Among the new arrivals at Kee Mar in Hagerstown Maryland are Misses Marion and Alice Bailey from Win.
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Kee- Mar
Hagerstown
Marion
Alice Bailey
Win
Pleasant Reception at Mrs. Jackson’s
Social events at Mrs. Lafayette Jackson 618 South Market Street brought a bright segment of Washington society together. A straw ride preceded a gracious reception with music from a string ensemble, flowers, and refreshments as guests including Nannie Sullivan Addie Duvall Amanda Quigley Jennie Coleman Jessie Brinkley Margaret Kline Emily Smith Clara Seabright and men Harry Fletcher Vance Yeakley Miller Fletcher James O. Collins Carson Crabill Hugh Grant Omar Jackson and Stuart Grim attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Jackson
South Market Street
Jackson Homestead
Nannie Sullivan
Addie Duvall
Amanda Quigley
Jennie Coleman
Jessie Brinkley
Washington
Margaret Kline
Martinsburg
Emily Smith
Clara Seabright
Harry Fletcher
Vance Yeakley
Miller Fletcher
James O. Collins
Carson Crabill
Hugh Grant
Omar Jackson
Stuart Grim
Guests Visit Near Town Hosts Describe Pan American Journey
Mrs Williams and Mrs Hildebrand of York Pa host guests Miss Wiest of Washington and Mr Langdon of Myerstown with Mr Charlies Langdon of Myerstown W Va. Ray Aca Richards of Lovettsville attended and entertained with a narrative of the Pan American voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Hildebrand
York
Fanny Wiest
Washington
B. F. Langdon
Charlies Langdon
Myerstown
W. Va
C. A. Williams
Ray
Aca Richards
Lovettesville
Rev Seabrook Returns From Fishing Trip
Rev. W. J. Seabrook returns from a fishing trip on the Capon River. He reports the river muddy with little prospect of clearing soon and the Winchester colony spending the summer there as fishing is at a standstill. He will preach tonight at 8 o'clock in Grace Lutheran Church.
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W. J. Seabrook
Capon River
Winchester
Grace Lutheran Church
Hamill Presides Frede District Conference with Ease
The Clarke Courier notes Berryville hosted the Frederick District Conference last week. Rev. H P Hamill chaired the gathering with smooth authority, marking his first time presiding and handling business with practiced ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Courier
Frederick
Berryville
H.P. Hamill
Mayor Barton to Speak at Howitzer Unveiling
Mayor R T Barton left for Everett Pa to speak at the howitzer unveiling tomorrow as announced by Tue Star Monday.
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R. T. Barton
Everett
Howitzer
Tue Star
May Play for Colt Show at Clarke County event
The Friendship Cornet Band may perform at the Clarke County Colt Show scheduled to begin next Wednesday in Berryville and continue into Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Cornet
Clarke County Colt Show
Berryville
Martinsburg Tollgate Keeper Dies at 87
George Alois Smith an aged carpet weaver who for 17 years kept the tollgate on the Romney grade on Martinsburg western edge died yesterday at age 87. Born in Germany he came to the United States in 1832 and settled in Martinsburg after a residence in Baltimore. Survived by four children 30 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.
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George Alois Smith
Romney
Martinsburg
W. Va
Germany
Baltimore
Baker Improves After Marlboro Health Trip
Mr Wm Hartman Baker accompanied by his sister Mrs Emily Sibole went to Marlboro for his health and is slightly better. He stood the trip wonderfully well.
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Wm. Hartman Baker
Emily Sibole
Marlboro
Rouss Invited Six Months in Advance
Charlestown residents planned a February 11 1902 birthday celebration for Mr. Charles B. Rouss inviting him six months early to secure the honor. Rouss declined the invitation and the piece suggests a standing invite with periodic reminders to prompt a response.
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Rouss
Charlestown
Winchester
Charles B. Rouss
Rouss Declined the Invitation. To Insure Being the First To Invite Mr. Rouss
Wiman's Defunct Co To Be Re Organized
The Mutual Mercantile Agency of New York which closed last week began reorganization steps. Creditor committee of 60 gathered at Dill and Baldwin to draft a plan and raise 350000 to resume on a case basis. Erastus Wiman in ill health sent word but believes the agency will be reorganized and soon earn profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Mercantile Agency
New York
Dill & Baldwin
Erastus Wiman
Charles B. Reuss
Winchester Memorial Hospital Foundation Underway
Workmen are excavating the foundation for the Winchester Memorial Hospital. About 200,000 bricks will be required for the structure. Architect Kieffstein has not completed the plans and no contract has been let beyond the foundation work.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Kieffstein
Woman Confesses to Double Murder and Robbery Near Paw Paw
A woman near Paw Paw confessed that her husband and a second man killed Catherine Kessiere and robbed William McCullough. She said the killers are in Pennsylvania and officers expect to capture them soon.
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Paw Paw
Catherine Norris
William McCullough
Pennsylvania
Pastor to Speak at Summit Point Grove Address
Rev. W. H. H. Joyce of Braddock Street M E Church South will give an address Friday at Rosenberger Grove near Summit Point. A church picnic and an interesting program by the Summit Point Methodist Church South will follow.
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W. H. H. Joyce
Braddock St. M. E. Church
Rosenberger Grove
Summit Point
Methodist Church
South
Weather forecast for Virginia by United States Weather Bureau
United States Weather Bureau issues forecast for Virginia. Tonight and Thursday show partly cloudy conditions with mild temperatures and light breezes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government
United States Weather Bureau Today
Virginia
Found His Horse Dead In Kerns Town Pasture Field
Mr. Joseph Savage of Kerns town found a fine mare dead in a pasture field this morning. The animal had been used as a delivery horse.
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Joseph Savage
Kernstown
Ms. Holmes Conrad Returns From Capon Springs
Ms. Holmes Conrad came back this afternoon from Capon Springs, bringing news of her travels and the pleasant respite she found at the resort.
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Ms. Holmes Conrad
Capon Springs
Diary of 1775 Frederick County Soldier Reveals Colonel Porterfield
W L Oliver of Staunton Va holds a diary begun March 8 1775 with about 140 pages. Joseph A Waddell notes Porterfield born in Frederick County Va in 1750 joined the first company raised there for the war under Captain Daniel Morgan. He fought at Boston Quebec and Canada, later led a Virginia regiment to Charleston and Camden where he was mortally wounded August 17 1780.
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W. L. Oliver
Staunton
Joseph A. Waddell
Augusta County
Charles Porterfield
Frederick County
Daniel Morgan
Boston
Montgomery
Arnold
Canada
Quebec
Porterfield
Morgan
Rifle Corps
Virginia
Charleston
S. C
Gates
Camden
Suffrage Plan Agreed Upon by Virginia Committee
The Suffrage Committee of the Virginia Constitutional Convention agrees on a plan to disfranchise almost all Black voters for good and spare white voters. Law to run until January 1, 1908 requires understanding the Constitution to vote, with life registration for those who can. In 1908 a property qualification would be added to bar Black suffrage further. plan reportedly has Democratic support.
Engines Fail at Virginia Woolen Mills Prompt Mass Evacuation
A group of weavers and machinists left the Virginia Woolen Mills in a hurried mood this morning around eight. Spectators feared a strike, but no violence occurred as engine breakdowns caused a one hour layoff for operators.
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Virginia
Winchester
Annual Meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union holds its annual meeting Thursday afternoon August 29 at four o clock. Reports for the year will be given. All members and friends are urged to attend.
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Times Marks 37th Year in Winchester Publishing
The Winchester Times weekly edition celebrates 37 years since its 1865 founding. The paper, aligned with the Evening Star, notes its Democratic advocacy and Confederate-era editors and owners. It pledges continued loyalty and improved service in the new year.
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Tan Winchester Times
Tax Evanine Star
Tuo Timms
Tun Eoaina
Times
Tux Tres
Goldsborough and Clark
R. W. Hunter
H. D. Beall
E. G. Hollis
Jennie R. Byrd
Evening Star Publishing Company
Evening Star
Tax Times
Birthday party for Miss Nannie Maynard at West Water Street
Last evening Mrs. Virginia Maynard held a party at her West Water street residence for her daughter Nannie Maynard's twelfth birthday. A large group of young guests attended and refreshments were served.
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Virginia Maynard
West Water Street
Nannie Maynard
Dr. Pine Begins Medical Practice in Lebanon Church
Dr. John Pine, a Frederick County native and resident, has started practice at Lebanon Church. A graduate of the University College of Medicine of Richmond, Va., he is described as having a bright future ahead in medicine.
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John Pine
Frederick County
Lebanon Church
Pine
University’ College of Medicine
Richmond
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Ese-Mar
Mr. Seabrook
Colt Show
Wiman’s Defunct Co
Col. Porterfold
Morgan Riflemen
Reliable Democratic Journal
Dr. Pine
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