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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
1
A column reviews a Miners Commission case and Elbert Hubbard’s divorce, criticizing wealth and power’s cruelty. It contrasts Christian ethics with oppression, mocks Hubbard’s public persona, and laments domestic fragility amid social scandal.
City officials decide to keep arc and incandescent lights off tonight to avoid danger to life and property. Mayor Gratchen cites ongoing risk. the Electric Light Company is blocked by unsafe telephone wires. The Light Committee and Winchester Gas and Electric cite safety concerns and sleet coated poles as reasons to delay. The town will rely on kerosene and gas for illumination, despite Christmas trade disruption.
William L. Wood, associated with Horsey and Atwell, narrowly escaped death when a wood pile in his south Main Street cellar collapsed. He was buried under debris but rescued by family members and sustained bruises to the body and arms.
The Ladies Aid Society of Stephensons Depot postpones their oyster supper and sale of fancy articles due to heavy rains. The event moves to a vacant house on Mr Slater W Allen’s farm near Stephensons and starts at 7 00 pm. A public sale is held.
The late Frank Cain, a Winchester Fire Department member, was mourned at Braddock Street Methodist Church South. Rev. Chas e Bull and Rev. J Ryland Murdock led services with many fire company members in attendance. Interment followed at Mont Hebron Cemetery in the Charley Rouss Fire Company lot. hymns included Nearer My God to Thee Jesus Lover of My Soul and Rock of Ages . The funeral reflected the high esteem in which he was held, as shown by the wide grief and floral tributes.
As president of the Associated Charities of Winchester I appoint ward committee members and invite them to meet at 7:30 in the Council Chamber to organize and implement the association’s aims. First Ward members are Mrs. John I Sloat Mrs. C E Hoover and Mr. Adam Forney. Second Ward members are Miss Bessie C Nulton Mrs Luther Barr Dr P W Boyd Jr. Third Ward members are Mrs Franck Baker Miss Bettie Conrad Mr E B Sheetz. Fourth Ward members are Miss Nellie Cover Mr Geo W Haddox Mr William C Miller Stewart.
Miss Katharine Davis daughter of Mr. Richard C. Davis died at her father's home near Stephenson after a long illness with dropsy. She was 25 and survived by her father two sisters and four brothers. Funeral this morning at 10 30 from the house with Rev. G D Bulla officiating. interment at Hopewell.
Miss Ada Claire formerly of this city and Mr. Guy McPherson of Washington D C were wed in the capital last week. They will reside at 906 Virginia Avenue Southwest Washington. Mrs McPherson is a daughter of the late
Under an association plan several Winchester ministers preached on The Bible last night at multiple pulpits though some did not join the arrangement. Rev J J Sibley at the Presbyterian chose Isaiah 44:1 and urged searching scriptures as commanded by Christ and Bereans example. He urged reverent study with Spirit aided purpose to know God. The value is in revealing God, His salvation plan and laws.
The Market Street Church in Winchester reopens after extensive remodeling costing 1250 dollars. Renovations include new paint, frescoes, carpeted aisles, a lowered pulpit, enlarged altar, and exterior upgrades. The event featured sermons by Dr. E. J. Gray and Rev W S McKenney, with addresses by Rev W Koontz. Fundraising covered 250 dollars plus 413 for new stained glass to reach 1500.
Mr Spottswood Garton of East Leicester Street sustained a hard fall this morning while walking down Potato Hill on snow covered sleet. He was assisted home and is confined to the house with considerable injuries.
Considerable interest followed the announcement of Miss Mary Page daughter of William B Page marrying Malcolm Hult of Washington. The ceremony was held Saturday afternoon at Dr C E Lippitts residence conducted by Rev Dr P Scanlon in a small gathering. The groom is a Washington lawyer and the couple departed for Washington after the ceremony.
The Shenandoah Normal College at Rialto Va will present The Deacon in the college chapel on December 18. The cast has trained eight weeks and a polished production is assured. Music will be provided by the College Concert Band.
In the December term of the Corporation Court Judge Atkinson presided as Oscar Athey faced a misdemeanor trial for aiding and procuring a criminal operation on Mrs. Margaret E. Athey resulting in her death. Attorneys Boyd and Steck argued the charge was a misdemeanor not a felony, leading to the indictment being certified to Police Magistrate Bragonier for arraignment. Bail set at 100 dollars with trial scheduled for December 22 at 10.
The Harrisonburg News claims Winchester sought the Presbyterian orphanage for Virginia West Virginia and Maryland. Officials state Winchester never bid or pursued the institution which would cost thousands yearly and remove the Hotel Winchester issue. A Virginia Synod committee chose a site on October 23 and will decide within 60 days, by December 23.
The comedian Smith O'Brien appears Friday December 19 in Con Murphy's The Game-Keeper a fascinating Irish drama. O'Brien, a noted singer, performs ballads including Molly Bawn Noreen My Noreen and other songs with a chapel scene thrilling climaxes and witty Irish humor.
The Reuss Celebration Committee will meet at the usual place Tuesday evening.
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank began operations in a newly built Main and Piccadilly Street bank, attracting depositors at nine o'clock. The marble and brick structure features mahogany and plate glass interiors, bronze cages, and a state of the art time vault by Miller Safe and Iron Company.
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