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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1901

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

John Pine Frederick County Lebanon Church Pine University’ College of Medicine Richmond

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Bushnell’s Ese-Mar Mr. Seabrook Colt Show Wiman’s Defunct Co Col. Porterfold Morgan Riflemen Reliable Democratic Journal Dr. Pine
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