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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
1
The Clarke County man Frank J. Taylor serves 30 days for assault and faces a $59 total judgment. He may remain jailed or be sent to the chain gang if fines and costs are unpaid, with potential 180 days more for default and further 90 days for concealed weapons charges.
W C Graichen of the Graichen Glove Co sent a typewritten specimen of tabulated work by Grace Forney to Smith Premier. The company will include the specimen in a pamphlet mailed to business houses in America and Europe.
Prominent citizens near Lebanon consider erecting lines to connect with the Winchester Telephone Company at Marlboro. The county develops a near complete network, with most sections reachable by the system. Col. W. W. Stewart of the Cumberland Valley Railroad was in town today.
A literary and debating society formed at Cross Junction Virginia with officers E. W. Braithwaite president M. H. Mason vice president Ira C. Whitacre secretary and G. H. Bawaras treasurer The group meets each Thursday and discusses topics such as woman suffrage and the impact of printing presses showing local interest by progressive residents.
Capt Haddox entertained a large female audience at a phonograph concert in the Friendship engine house parlor. He presided as a varied program of operatic selections, high-class band numbers, solos and speeches delighted the attendees.
Hook and Ladder Company held an unusually well attended meeting Monday night with three new members George Hershberger Jr William F Baker and Edward Bowell. Electric lights will be installed by D M Anderson Co of Washington and Wesley McKeever is handling the work. The truck room will be painted.
Mr. R. J. Walker appeared before Judge T. W. Harrison to argue Mrs. Margaret C. Hall’s petition for alimony and counsel fees from Barney Hall amid divorce proceedings. The judge granted her $50 for counsel fees.
Richard Wells known as Parson, a traveling restaurateur for the B and O on the Winchester to Strasburg Junction route, is reported dead. He operated lunch services at Middle town and Strasburg Junction until the railway banned his sales on trains, forcing patrons to eat before travel or rely on train vendors. He leaves a permanent base in Winchester, where supply ships and night traffic once anchored his hardy lunch business.
Mr Charles B Rouss of New York writes Charlestown West Virginia citizens that he cannot attend their February 11 birthday celebration. He notes a possible Winchester celebration the same day but says he will likely be unable to attend either. Mrs Mattie Fagan of Luray is visiting her nephew Geo W Haines and will spend the winter here.
Charles Lamkins of 1015 South Main learns of James Ross death in Elklick Pa. Ross aged 95 years ten months born in Fauquier county. He lived with his daughter in this city before four years ago and died after a heavy cold. Survived by five children and several grandchildren. Funeral held at Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Carter officiating. Pallbearers listed.
Miss Elizabeth Perry, invalid aunt of Mr. Hugh Perry, died at 7:15 this morning at 1017 South Main Street. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday from Macedonia Church. friends meet at 9 a.m. at the house. Born in Stephens City 76 years ago, she suffered paralysis last March and had been ill since. A Baptist for fifty years.
Rumor spread of a strike with a lead pipe at Sumac Mills. Investigation found an intoxicated man named Royston became obstreperous early this morning. Watchman Lee Boxwell restrained the man with a single cut.
Reports say John Kerr Public Schools may install a new library. School officials discuss funds and location for a future reading room to serve students and staff.
Fair weather continues tonight and Thursday with winds easing to light from the southwest.
At North Main street Mr Gera March slipped while on outriders not nailed to hold up roof and fell about twelve to fourteen feet striking his head on a projecting board. He lost consciousness briefly but recovered enough to be taken home on West Leonard street.
Mr R E Byrd opened a winter lecture series on journalism for THE Evening STAR staff and employees. The talks focus on the practical daily editing and issuing of a metropolitan daily, presented in a clear and entertaining manner.
Mrs. Fuller and water buckets saved the second story front room at 1211 North Washington after Virginia Fuller sparked a sofa fire with a broken match. The blaze damaged a rug and safe. losses totaled 25 dollars, insured. This follows a similar blaze in the same room less than a year ago.
The Building Commission did not award the contract yesterday as expected. Bids from Emmert & Quartley of Baltimore Kruger & Wilkins of Washington and C D Rudy of Harrisonburg were submitted. Rudy overlooked a technical point and was given another opportunity with a new meeting set for the 18th.
The Winchester Star resumes its normal large edition after a recent office fire, marking a return to its regular publication size and schedule as reported by the Martinsburg Statesman.
Engagement announced between Moss White of Louix City Iowa and Frank B Whiting Berryville bar member The wedding is planned for next June in Berryville Apron of family ties noted with Mrs Nancy Mc Guire Berryville.
Supt. M. M. Lynch distributed singing books to county teachers to foster a musical beat in lessons. Children learn funes and schools now begin with a joyful chorus. The remains of Dr. W. T. Timberlake from Honolulu in 1898 had not arrived by press time and may come tomorrow.
A Winchester district item lists W Voorhees Charles W Ray C C Burt Daniel Shockey J M Fleming S A Scott A B Camper W J Salmon at Hotel Evans and notes C H Goetz lightning rod man at Wrights stable rear of Taylor House. Daughters of Rebecca meet to elect officers. Captain Hoffman of Berryville Fire Department recovering from a broken leg. Fire company invitation to Charlestown fair. Maphis family travels to North Carolina. Goetz advertise lightning rod services.
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