Historic Winchester House Sells at Corner of Main and Monmouth
A deed admitted to record in Winchester transfers the two story stone house and lot on Main and Monmouth streets from Mr. Washington South of Winchester to Joseph H. Cooley formerly of Hampshire county W Va for 1250. The South property known as Souths Corner carries deep local history tied to pre Civil War owners Harrison Bowe and South, a longtime merchant and public figure. The new owner plans to run a grocery business in the rebuilt property.
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Washington South
Winchester
Joseph H. Cooley
Hampshire County
W. Va
Main
Monmouth Streets
South
Harrison Bowere
Market Square
Board of Supervisors
Fire Destroys Barn and Threatens Clarke Village
Fire of unknown origin destroyed Mr. Courtney Jones's large barn at Millwood Clarke county at 3 pm yesterday and nearly wrecked the town. Loss about $1,000 partly covered by insurance. Hay crop and contents burned. live stock saved. Wind aided flames. church narrowly escaped as barn was central to homes.
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Courtney Jones
Millwood
Clarke County
Gorton Famous Minstrels Set for Dec 3 at The Auditorium
The Gorton Famous Minstrels announce a Dec 3 appearance at The Auditorium with a new up to date act. The show features elaborate costuming and stage effects and a top notch company of performers.
Illness Relapse Hits Rosa Barr in City Home
Rosa Barr is critically ill at his city home after a prior siege of illness. He had recently returned to the streets but experienced a relapse yesterday and is now quite sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Barr
Mr. Barr
Great Story Writ Ten for the Star in Winchester Jail
Orlan C Cul gen reports a major feature written for the Star while imprisoned in Winchester Jail. The assignment follows intense newsroom deadlines and reflects a jailbreak era in local reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlan C. Culgen
Winchester
Orlan C. Cullen
Orlan GC. Cullen
Clarke County Bridges May Yet Be Enlarged
Clarke County Supervisors face a fresh clash over the 40000 appropriation for two Shenandoah River bridges at Castleman's and Berry's Ferry. Opponents argue the plans lack sufficient height to withstand freshets, risking demolition of the structures, while backers push for safer, larger designs. The board meets Saturday to decide if the present funds suffice or if an increase is needed to prevent washouts.
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Clarke County
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
Shenandoah River
Castleman’s
Berry’s Ferry
T. W. Harrison
Clarke Board of Supervisors
Winchester Bride Honored In Wilson Dispatch
A Raleigh Morning Post dispatch praises Mr. A. K. Weaver of Wilson and his bride, formerly Miss Brownie Faulkner of Winchester. It notes Weaver’s distinguished career with the American Tobacco Company and his return to Wilson with a charming wife of admired virtues and grace.
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Wilson
N. C
Raleigh
Morning Post
A. K. Weaver
Hay Reappointed to Military and Census Committees
Hon James Hay of Virginia will keep seats on the military affairs and census committees in Congress. Had Cannon added a minority member to the appropriations panel, Hay would have filled that post, recommended by Williams. Also notes Mrs Burgers of Baltimore visiting relatives here and LEN WHILE IN THE WINCHESTER JAIL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hay
Virginia
Congress
Cannon
Hay
Williams
8. E Burgers
Baltimore
Taxpayers Gain 30 Day Grace On Virginia Taxes
State lawmakers extended the penalty deadline for 1903 taxes to January 1 1904 by law signed by the Governor. City and county treasurers reported taking in sizable sums from those who paid before the extended date. The act, championed by Senator Shands of Southampton, delays the 5 percent penalty and reporting deadline until the new date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Kinzel
8. M. Chiles
House
Senate
Garrett
Shands
Southampton
General Assembly of
Virginia
Public Accounts
Miss Nellie Logan Wins Woodstock Watch Contest
The Woodstock Virginia Fire Department awarded a gold watch to Miss Nellie Logan of Woodstock as the most popular young lady in Shenandoah county. Final votes: Logan 2591, Inez Bowman 1442, Alice Jennings 331. The event, part of the department bazar, raised nearly $250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsey & Atwell
Winchester
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Nellie Logan
Inez Bowman
Alice Jennings
Edinburg
Fred
Anderson
Horsey & Atwell’s
Pastor Called To Davis Church In West Virginia
At a Davis West Virginia congregational meeting, Rev. S. M. Engle of Parsons was called to be pastor of the Davis church succeeding the late Rev. Robert W. Carter. Rev. Mr. McClure of Front Royal presided and preached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Davis
W. Va
S. M. Engle
Parsons
W.va
Robert W. Carter
Round Hill Presbyterian Church
Frederick County
Mr. McClure
Front Royal
Unclaimed Letters at Winchester Post Office 1903
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Winchester Virginia post office for the week ending November 28 1903. Names include Warren Carter Wm Halliburton John Kelley Alvy L Myers D Perkins Rachel Randolph Wm H Thomas along with Bentley Kern P M. Recipients must pay one cent per letter.
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Winchester, Va
Warren Carter
Wm. Halliburton
John Kelley
Alvy L. Myers
D. Perkins
Rachel Randolph
Wm. H. Thomas
Ten for the Star by Orlan G. C. Cul
A brief literary note introduces Orlan G. C. Cul's work Ten for the Star, highlighting its thematic focus and anticipated reception among readers of contemporary fiction.
Virginia Poll Tax Exemption Clarified For Voters
The Virginia Constitution requires poll tax payment at least six months before an election. Attorney General says only veterans of the Civil War are exempt from the tax. Spanish-American War service does not exempt. To vote in June, tax must be paid by December 14, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
J. E. Correll
Commissioner of the Revenue
William A. Anderson
United States
Confederate States
Jack Faulkner to Wed Miss Clark in December
Invitations in Winchester announce the wedding of Jack Faulkner a Lynchburg lawyer and clubman to Miss Tucker Clark of Lynchburg. The ceremony will be a church affair on December 15. Miss Clark, a well known Virginia girl, has visited Winchester. Faulkner is the son of the late J. W. Faulkner of Lynchburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Jack Faulkner
Lynchburg
Tucker Clark
Miss Clark
Virginia
Faulkner
J. W. Faulkner
Messrs. O. F. and
I. H. Faulkner
Sudden Illness Closes Revival at First Baptist
A ten night revival at First Baptist Church ended abruptly due to illness of evangelist Rev. Dr. W F Fisher who returned to Concord Virginia. Rev J Ryland Murdock preached last night and Rev L R Milbourne of Charlestown West Virginia will speak tonight. Fisher’s messages were praised for clarity and power with eight professions of faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
W.F. Fisher
Concord
J. Ryland Murdock
L. R. Milbourne
Charlestown
W. USA
Patrons Agree to Build Two New Schoolhouses
Patrons of Lost and Fairview schools near Whitacre in this county met the Board led by W F Braithwaite R Luttrell Albert Hodgson and M M Lynch to decide on two new schoolhouses. They will replace the burned building and a site near Mr Chas Heironimus on Sleepy Creek. Contention over location ended and a vacant house will serve until completion.
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Lost and Fairview
Whitacre
W. F. Braithwaite
R. Luttrell
Albert Hodgson
M. M. Lynch
Reynold’s
The Mistakes of a Neighbor in Public Friction Over Phone Franchises
A local dispute over telephone service pits Winchester Telephone Company against Southern Bell. The News Item condemns competition but the letter argues the public benefits of a new franchise, claiming current service is poor and that Southern Bell could improve it if granted access. The piece questions the monopoly and predicts market outcome based on price and service quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wincheater Telephone Company
Southern Bell
Winchester Telephone Company
Council
Winchester
Bell
Winchester Company
Schools to Close For the Holidays
The city school board failed to reach a quorum at its November meeting and adjourned to December. An order closed public schools on Wednesday December 23 and reopened Monday January 4 1904. Reports show 541 at John Kerr and 151 at Colored Schools with all pupils vaccinated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. VanFossen
John Kerr and Colored Schools
Capt Kurtz Heads to Embalming Board Meeting
Capt G W Kurtz the well known undertaker leaves for Richmond Virginia to attend the semi annual meeting of the Embalming Board of the Virginia State Finers Directors Association of which he is president Examinations for certificates for embalmers will be held as required by law He will be absent about three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Kurtz
Richmond
Virginia State Finers] Directors Association
Kurtz
Miss Sallie Abell Debuts at Bachelor's Cotillion
Miss Sallie Abell presented to society at the Bachelor’s Cotillion in Baltimore. She spent last summer in Winchester and wore a white tulle gown embroidered in pearls. Chaperon was Mrs L Victor Baughman. Miss Marie Abell also attended in white chiffon trimmed with bozantite lace and gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Sweet Young Lady Miss Minnie Marple Dies at Home
Miss Minnie Marple daughter of Mrs and the late Joshua F Marple of this county died at her home near Nain yesterday evening about 6 o clock after a lingering illness She was in the 28th year Her funeral will be held tomorrow at noon Friends meet at her late home at eleven o'clock and services will be at Gainesboro Church at noon Rev N N Hall officiating She is survived by five sisters and four brothers and was attacked by pneumonia two months ago and suffered a stroke of paralysis during convalescence
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Minnie Marple
Joshua F. Marple
Nain
Miss Marple
Gainesboro Church
N, N. Hall
John H. O. Clayton
Andrew Dunn
This County
Alice Vivian
Baltimore
Belle Marple
Martinsburg
W. Va
E. O. Leggett
New York
Edgar and
Thomas Marple
William Marple
George Marple
Ohio
Woman Dies After Operation in Philadelphia Hospital
Mary M. M. Williams, 49, of this city, died at Hane mann Hospital Philadelphia after an November 28 abscess surgery that led to blood poisoning. Remains to be moved to Winchester this evening at 7 over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Funeral at 3 tomorrow from Cork street Methodist Episcopal Church with interment in the colored cemetery. She was born in Winchester and later lived in Philadelphia with husband Wesley J. Williams. She was a daughter of Joseph and Mary Branson. two sisters Mia Laura L Hal and Hattie E Torner reside here.
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Mary M. M. Williams
Hanemann Hospital
Philadelphia
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Cork Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wesley J. Williams
Joseph
Mary Branson
Mia
Laura L
Hal
Hattie E, Torner
Monument Fund Steadily Growing Report
At a brief session of General Turner Ashby Camp on Rouss avenue a committee report showed steady growth in funds for a monument to women of the South in Stonewall Cemetery. A committee including Captain Geo W Kurtz Major J Ogden Murray and John K Lewke was named to draft a resolution on the death of William R Yeakley.
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Turner Ashby
Rouss Avenue
Stonewall Cemetery
Geo. W. Kurtz
J. Ogden Murray
John K. Lewke
William R. Yeakley
Cooper to Attend Virginia Masons Grand Lodge Sessions
Mr. W E Cooper leaves this morning for Richmond Virginia to attend the Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia sessions. He represents Hiram Lodge No 71 AF and AM of Winchester in this three day meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Cooper
Richmond
Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia
Rural free delivery to start in Frederick county
The first rural free delivery route will operate January 2 in eastern Frederick county from Winchester along the Front Royal road to Whit and on to Lost Corner School House and Bulphur Spring back to Winchester. One delivery and one collection daily. carrier salary $600 per year plus duties as news agent and local purchasing agent. Applications from four men were reviewed. final appointment soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Messrs
George Crisman
Gardner Hillyard
W. F. Plank
R. R. Brown
Winschester
Front Royal Road
Whit
Boyce Road
Lost Corner School House
Bulphur Spring
Hillyard’s Toll-Gate
Senseney Road
Winchester
Big Northern
Thresher Destruction After Fire Near Nineveh
Mr William Powers suffered a total loss when his threshing machine burned with no insurance. In the same fire 600 bushels of Mr Charles Welsh s wheat burned though insured. The incident occurred last week near Nineveh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Powers
Nineveh
Charles Welsh
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Shows Strong Growth
Deposits rise since September by over 44000 dollars while total assets reach 1.2 million dollars. Proponents claim the bank remains absolutely safe for depositors amid the growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Splendid Bank
Are Women Ever Unreasonable
The piece mocks the idea of the unreasonable woman. It likens her to death and taxes and urges readers to attend a gathering featuring a figure named Mrs. Weat at the Y ter Auditorium on night, December 10.
Gorton's Famous Minstrels Reveals New Show This Thursday
Gorton's Famous Minstrels promise an all new production featuring sweet singing, lively dancing and special novelty acts. The act debuts on Thursday with Deo and a full cast delivering high energy entertainment for audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorton
Great Story for the Star by Orlan G. Gil Len in Winchester
A fragmentary note signals a feature titled The Great Story for the Star by Orlan G. Gil Len, tied to Winchester. The readable text hints at a local prose project or column likely connected with the Star newspaper.
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Old South
Minstrels
Mr. Hay
Miss Logan
Davis Church
Bentley Kern
P, M
Miss Abell
Phila. Hospital
Monument Fund
Masonic Grand Lodge
Thresher
Orlan G. Gilen
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