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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
4
Members of United Charities including Rev. Dr. Jas R Graham Rev J B Sibley Rev N P Dame and others are requested to meet in the Presbyterian Church lecture room tomorrow at 3 30 PM to complete the organization elect officers and appoint committees Rev S D Skelton Secretary
Miss Frances Rawlings Pemberton daughter of Mrs. Clifford Pemberton married Franklin Cadwallader Dade in Christ Church chapel Philadelphia. Dade, a Virginia family member and Philadelphia architect, is well known in Winchester and Capon summers. Miss Pemberton, linked to Norfolk and General Pemberton, has recent stage success as Camille and with Joseph Jefferson and does not plan to retire from acting after marriage.
Senator L L Lupton and Delegate Murrell, two leading Virginia fruit growers, displayed apples from their Frederick and Bedford counties at the Capitol lobby. Winesaps Yorks Ben Davis Grimes golden Newtown pippins and Baldwins were shown, highlighting Virginia’s fruit quality and urging representation at St Louis.
William H Funkhouser of Hagerstown Maryland died yesterday at his home after a week with pneumonia His sister Margaret Funkhouser sought news but arrived too late He was born March 5 1841 in Fawcett's Gap age 62 He lived in the area before moving to Hagerstown about 23 years ago He worked in gardening and the grocery trade until illness forced retirement His wife Helen M Beeler died last September He was a member of St U B Church and is survived by two children.
The council debated Barton's coal famine resolution with Cooper Haymaker Lewis Barr and Fuller as the president joined in. City Solicitor Steck warned that if the city notifies no effort will be made to run lights after twelve, liability may be avoided. The half night schedule stems from coal shortages, and Ramsburg urged securing coal supplies. The Light Committee's report and Barton's resolution were adopted. Barton also pushed an ordinance prohibiting defacement of trees with posted signs.
Be it enacted by the Common Council that section of the General Ordinances be amended to impose a fine of two to ten dollars for defacing telegraph or electric light poles or trees by posting signs driving nails or wrapping wire. Passed December 9 1902. Correspondence from the Evening Star notes local notices and brief items from Capon Mountain Bloomery Keyser and nearby communities.
Ohio town requested a copy of a Carlisle license issued in 1865. City Clerk Richard L. Gray copied and sent it. The act's purpose is not disclosed. Carlisle firemen again seek annual funding. county commissioners refuse citing lack of law. Firemen offer a certified check to cover surcharges, which was declined.
George W. Dame, son of Rev. W. M. Dame, leaves a Baltimore trust post to pursue acting. Under the name Charles B. Doane he has appeared at Chase's Theatre and with Percy Haswell, later joining Frank Gillmore’s group. About 23, educated in Baltimore, he remains a discreet figure in company circles.
Two heavy trains collided yesterday afternoon at South Junction near Hoegerstown. Cumberland Valley engine 61 and Norfolk and Western cars were damaged, tracks torn up, but no injuries. traffic halted on both lines until after midnight as passengers were reassigned and trains delayed.
The reading at 11 30 pm marked the winter’s low at 14 degrees with after midnight warming. Today’s conditions are frosty yet milder signaling the cold spell is breaking and the backbone of the freeze has passed.
Samuel Kaylor from Pennsylvania and W L Kuhn arrive to inspect a large consignment of heavy colts and horses. They will stay at Noonan's stable all day Friday for buyer inspection and negotiations.
Rev Berryman Green of Alexandria Virginia widely known in Winchester is confined to his home on Seminary Hill with the mumps. The M E Church White Hall ladies will hold a bazar and oyster supper in Rouss Hall on December 25 26 and 27 starting at 7 p.m. Public invited.
Cumberland Valley Railroad surveyors were in Carlisle today taking levels from Winchester to Harrisburg to map elevations for the project.
The column lists residents and visitors including Mr T Marion Bantz improving at home on north Market street, Mr F W Fouke of Baltimore on business, Mr J B R Binkle of Mount Jackson arriving today, Mr E J Kerns of Philadelphia at Hotel Evans, and Mr L E Bissell of Akron on city business. Also promotions for Christmas gifts at T T Wall with gifts and fair prices.
J T Taylor of Grimes and Mrs John Holland of Millwood were in town today. Geo W Brown of White Hall and W E Marvel of Chester visited. G F Mayers of Stephens City spent part of the day here. Mrs L T Moore and daughter Katie guests of Mrs Frederick A Gratchen. Schneider's Grocery features currants citron raisins and coconut with low prices on Christmas candies. See T T Wall's ad on second page.
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