Prophet Hicks Predicts September Storms and Frost
Forecasts for September warn of early storm disturbances, equinoctial periods, and potential frost northward by the 4th to 7th. Mars period centers on the 11th with magnetic and electric activity, followed by unsettled weather through mid month. Coastal areas face tropical inflows and possible Western Atlantic storms, urging watchfulness and barometer tracking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srl R. Hicks
Mercury
Earth
Mars
West India
Lakes
St Lawrence
Atlantic
Mayor Graichen Returns From Vacation
Hon William C Graichen and wife have returned home after time at northern resorts. The mayor enjoyed his vacation and resumes leadership of the city. During his absence Recorder W P McGuire acted as Winchester's chief executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Graichen
Gratchen
W. P. McGuire
Winchester
Reverend Joyce Preaches at Welltown Camp Meeting
Rev W H H Joyce pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Luray is visiting friends in this city and preached at the Welltown camp meeting today. The camp ongoing since Sunday is proving very successful with Mr E J Evans and Mrs H D Fuller attending today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. H. Joyce
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Luray
Welltown
E. J. Evans
H. D. Fuller
Public Sale of Personal Property at Hopewell Church
Public auction to be held near Hopewell Church at 10 o clock on Monday September 1 1902 by B F Tharp and M M Lynch trustees. Items include horses cattle farming implements and household and kitchen furniture. Posters note details and terms. 283 County Democrats to Meet at Court House Saturday August 30 at 11 o clock for important business related to new registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell Church
B. F. Tharp
M. M. Lynch
Democratic Executive Committee
Court House
Fire Company to Attend Friendship Band Yard Party
Notice states the Sarah Zane Fire Company will assemble at their hall Friday night at 8 o clock in citizen dress to attend the Friendship Band yard party. A full attendance is desired. War rr ers 39 cts. We have re-
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Friendship Band
Pleasant Card Party Hosted by Mrs Taggart at Capon Springs
Mrs Anna D Taggart of Philadelphia entertained about seventy five Winchester society members last night at Mrs Annie McGuire's Amherst street home. The progressive hearts party featured elaborately decorated rooms, multiple prize tables, ices, and a successful run of gaming and winnings as guests enjoyed a fashionable summer social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna D. Taggart
Philadelphia
Capon Springs
Winchester
Annie McGuire
Amherst Street
Fire Company Accepts Invitation For Yard Party
At a special meeting the Sarah Zane Fire Company accepted an invitation from the Friendship Band for a yard party on the Knitting Factory lawn. They will attend tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in citizens dress, with the drum corps in uniform. No other business was transacted.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Friendship Band
Knitting Factory
Rev McKenny to Tour Rural District in Buggy
Rev W S McKenny presiding elder of the Frederick District Baltimore Conference Methodist Episcopal Church will travel with his wife through rural parts of his district in a buggy. He hopes the journey will improve his health and recall his itinerant days in the Winchester area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. McKenny
Washington, D.C
Frederick
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
Winchester Church
Unusual Incident of Mr Grim and Family Parade
An elderly Mr. Levi Grim, seated before Tu Star office, watched his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren pass by, including twelve-month-old Patterson held by his aunt. The scene underscores that Mr. Grim is aging yet remains lively and engaged.
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Levi Grim
Tu Star
Patterson
Grim
Picnic attendance swells at Granger's event in Williams Grove
The Cumberland Valley railroad sold twenty six tickets this morning from Winchester to the Granger's Picnic now underway at Williams Grove Pennsylvania. The picnic has run since Tuesday with many attendees from Winchester and Frederick County skilled in agriculture and cattle raising.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad
Winchester
Williams Grove
Frederick County
Mr Trenary to Lead New Steam Laundry in Winchester
Mr Charles Trenary of Winchester will arrive today to head the new steam laundry operated by Garber and Flory. He is an experienced professional in this line of work. Harrisonburg Va News reports the appointment.
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Trenary
Charles Trenary
Winchester
Garber & Flory
Harrisonburg
Hodges Family Attends Bethel Lutheran Church Picnic
Mr. W. V. Hodges and his family join the Bethel Church congregation for a church picnic at the Lutheran church grounds today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Hodges
Bethel Church
Lutheran Church
Winchester District Conference M. E Church Booth at Woodstock
The Winchester District Conference M. E Church Booth will be held in Woodstock Virginia from September 8 to 11. Church leaders and attendees are expected to gather for the event with activities and programs planned across the four days.
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Winchester
M. E Church
Woodstock
Kiger Tours Cumberland Valley to Add Fire Companies
Mr Joseph E Kiger secretary of the Cumberland Valley Firemen s Association tours the valley seeking new members for the group He reports success adding five additional companies and expects more He praises warm receptions in towns visited Harrisburg Mechanicsburg Carlisle and Harrisburg officials discuss a future officers meeting for September 25 at 8 pm at the Friendship Steam Fire Engine Company hall in Harrisburg He plans to return home soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Kiger
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Cumberland Valley
Kiger
Harrisburg
Mechanicsburg
Carlisle
Fire Department
Lutz
George W. Lutz
M. Wagoner
William H .Richter
Chambersburg
the Friendship Steam Fire Engine Company
Demented Man Taken to Asylum
City Sergeant J. William Taylor took Mr. B. F. McDonald an aged resident who recently suffered an arm amputation to Staunton on the 11:44 Baltimore and Ohio train after a period of dejection and a worsening mental state. Earlier efforts to obtain hospital papers had delayed confinement until the morning telegram confirmed admission to the insanity hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. William Taylor
Baltimore and Ohio
Staunton
B. F. McDonald
McDonald
Taylor
Mr. McDonald
Brad Dock Street Methodist Sunday School Annual Picnic
The infant department of Brad dock Street Methodist Sunday School will hold its annual picnic at Clevenger's Woods on Saturday September 6 starting from the church at 10 a.m. Friends of the school are invited for 25 cents and should notify W B Snyder or C E Haines by Sunday to arrange conveyances.
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Braddock Street
Merchants Push to Extend Early Closing to September 10
A movement to extend the store closing hour from September 1 to September 10 is gaining support with several merchants planning 6 PM closings through the period. Some merchants advocate year round 6 PM closing. Coordinated action will start in a few days.
Whitacre Farm Auction Sells 61 Acres Northwest of Winchester
Auctioneer E. L. Hodgson sold 61 acres of the Whitacre tract and 4 acres elsewhere today at the Cor House auction yard. The Whitacre property lies 16 miles northwest of Winchester and changes hands amid a midweek sale.
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E. L. Hodgson
Cor
Zedwell Whitacre
Winchester
Whitacre
Grace Lutheran Church to consider new pastor
Grace Church plans a congregational meeting to decide on calling a pastor for Grace Lutheran Church after months without one. Rev Albert Pohlman praised by many did not accept a potential call, leaving the church to adjourn the meeting without issuing a call.
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EH. Kohn
Grace Lutheran Church
Grace Church
Albert Pohlman
Pohlman
Infant Grim Dies After Short Illness in Winchester
Alberta V. Grim three months old died at 11 a m at grandparents home 805 South Braddock Street Winchester after cholera infantum lasting nearly her life. Father William D Grim of Cumberland arrived too late. Funeral Friday at 5 from Carl residence Rev Dr John E Bushnell officiating Mount Hebron burial.
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Alberta V. Grim
William D
Sadie J. Grim
J. W. Curl
South Braddock Street
Cumberland
Carl
John E. Bushnell
Mount Hebron
Friendship Fire Company Yard Party Notice
The Friendship Fire Company will meet at their hall Saturday night at 8 o clock in citizen dress to attend a yard party hosted by the Friendship Band.
Second Night At Lawn Party Draws Growing Crowds
A Winchester lawn party by the Friendship Band shows better attendance on the second night with higher business and slightly increased receipts, though funds exceeded only modestly from the first night. Phonograph concert succeeded while the slack wire act was postponed. Fire Department nights and a potential Martinsburg, West Virginia visitors contingent add to the weekend outlook. Receipts last night were about $20.
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Friendship Band
Jumbo Wellingham
Winchester Fire Department
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Comrey
Comrey’s
Matinsburg
Winchester
Friendship Fire Company
Miss Williams Serves Supper for Charlottesville Guest
Miss Lula Williams near Winchester hosted a supper for Miss Rosa Quesenberry of Charlottesville. The event gathered friends including Miss Eva Philips Miss Katy Hahn Miss Lillian Lewis and Messrs Stewert Jacobs Harry Keckley Jacob Schneider and Oscar Lewis with music by Miss Philips.
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Lula Williams
Winchester
Valley Pike
Rosa Quesenberry
Charlottesville
Lillian Lewis
Eva Philips
Miss Williams
Miss Philips
Chicago
Katy Hahn
Messrs
Stewert Jacobs
Harry Keckley
Jacob Schneider
Oscar Lewis
Picnic Outing By John Mann Methodist Church
The Sunday School from John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church held a picnic at Clevenger's on the Opequon. This morning at 8 o clock the group gathered on Cork street and departed by three large buses for the day’s outing.
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John Mann Methodist Episcopal Church
Clevenger’s
Opequon
Cork Street
Winchester horse El Capitano wins on turf at Brightwood Park
Reporting from Brightwood Park near Washington DC the Winchester stallion El Capitano driven by Joseph Wright finished second in the three minute trot heat while Marjorie 8 won. The race excited spectators as El Capitano pressed the leader through fast early laps and fought for the lead in a dramatic finish. The event highlighted El Capitano and Fairfax Belle and drew attention from local horse owners.
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el Capitana
J. 8. Garver
Millwood
Joseph Wright
Winchester
Brightwood Park
Washington, D. C
el Capitano
Washington Post
Marjorie 8
Richard T
Stubbs
Marjorie
Oak Wilkes
Wilkes
Corbin
Herrington
Fairfax
Belle
Virginia
Fairfax Belle
Oak ‘Wilkes
Domino
Wright
Harrington
Fair
Timoye
Reformers Enjoy Pleasant Day at Opequon Picnic
The Sunday School of Centenary Reformed Church held its annual picnic at Clevenger's on the Opequon yesterday. A large attendance gathered without incident, enjoying a day of recreation and fellowship.
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Centenary Reformed Church
Clevenger’s
Opequon
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Prophet Hicks
Bride
Mr. O'Conner
Miss Murray
Jessie Wightman ‘Murray
Edenburg
M. B. O’ Conner
Sarah Murray
Murray
Daisy Dinges
Maude Murray
Arthur Murray
Charles O’ Conner
W. A. McKeefrey
Church of the Sacred Heart
O'Conner
M. O’conner
Washington
Balimore
Norfolk
Asheville
N. C
Clarksdale
Miss
Mayor
Joyce
Welltown Camp
Sarah Zane
Wrarrers
Dr. Taggart
Bethel
MR. Kiger
Infant Department’s
Whitacre Property
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