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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1905

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Wholesale game shipments from Virginia spark legal gaps

Reports from Frederick Shenandoah Rockingham and Augusta counties indicate large scale contraband game moving to eastern cities. Wardens few in each county struggle to stop shipments while birds travel via Hagerstown Baltimore and Philadelphia for profit.

Geary Shipman Sreerick Shenandoah Rockingham Augusta Counties Hagerstown Baltimore Virginia Frederick Augusta Norfolk & Western Baltimore & Ohio Philadelphia Washington

Ferrall Reilly Declared Insane by Lunacy Commission

A lunacy commission comprising Magistrate Jas. P. Reardon and Drs. G. L. Miller and W. A. Bell ruled Ferrall Reilly insane. He was taken to the Staunton asylum at noon by Mr. Robert Barr, connected with the institution, who had arrived in Winchester on Saturday evening. Ferrall is the son of the late Barney Reilly. Mr. Barr is the brother of Mr. Ostar Barr.

Jas. P. Reardon G. L. Miller W. A. Bell Ferrall Reilly Ferrall Staunton Robert Barr Winchester Barney Reilly Mr. Barr Ostar Barr

Fatal Apoplexy Follows Bad Headache in Maryland

Mrs. Dolan Braithwaite dies after a midnight headache that worsened into apoplexy. Husband Geath Dolan allegedly involved. she leaves a five year old daughter Clara and a wide family including H M Dolan, Lydia Dolan, and siblings Staige Harry Ernest Ada Virginia. Funeral set for Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Braithwaite home with interment at Primitive Baptist Church five miles away.

Geath H. L. Braithwaite Braithwaite Miss Dolan H. M Lydia Dolan Hollis Clara H. M. Dolan Brunswick Staige Harry Offutt Capon Bridge Ernest Augusta W. Va Ada Virginia Dolan Teannette Primitive Baptist Church

Berryville Social Notes From December Visitors

Berryville reports a parade of visitors and travelers including S P Kerr from De Pa visiting a local farm near Castleman's Perry Mrs Charles McGuire from Hoboken visiting her parents Hon and Mrs Marshall McCormick Dr Larue Luke of Charlestown visited his mother Mrs J Luke J W Norman and family returned from an extended visit to relatives in Luray Miss Carrie Broaddus returned home after visiting Rev Julian Broaddus Miss Florence Broaddus visits her father Rev Julian Broaddus Miss Martha Jones of Washington DC visits her mother Mrs James Jones Harry Thompson with Thomas Davis left for Morgantown WV last week

Evening Star Bureau Berryville S. P. Kerr de Pa Castleman’s Perry Charles ‘McGuire Hoboken N. J Marshall McCormick Larue Luke Charlestown W. Va J. Luke J. W. Norman Luray Va Carrie Broaddus Julian Broaddus A . Osborne Eether Miss Plaster Bluemont Florence Broaddus Martha Jones Washington, D. C James Jones Harry Thompson Thomas Davis Morgantown West Virginia

Rev William D Smith Preaches Two Sermons at Christ Church

Reverend William D Smith rector of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church delivered sermons at both morning and evening services yesterday. The pastor preached two excellent sermons in a notable display of pulpit leadership.

William D. Smith Christ Protestant Episcopal Church

New cloaks and fur coats offered at lower prices

Russell and Green advertise new cloaks and fine furs at reduced prices. Mr D Gold Miller of Inwood West Virginia spent the day in Winchester.

Russell & Green D. Gold Miller Inwood W Va Winchester

Hundred Join Braddock Street Church Revival in Winchester

Evangelist John B. Brown led a week long revival at Braddock Street M E Church Winchester ending with large attendance. About two hundred conversions were reported and at least one hundred new members expected to join local churches after the meetings. The event featured a large chorus choir and final address for men and boys.

Braddock Street M. KE John B. Brown Winchester Missouri P. Curry South Carolina Mr. Brown

Pays Compliment To Winchester Beauty

The Baltimore Sun praises Miss Lucy Marshall Willis of Winchester Virginia for her charm and beauty. It notes her hosting by Mrs Nathan Smith Pendleton at 10 West Preston Street in Baltimore and her popularity in Virginian and local society.

Baltimore Sun Lucy Marshall Willis the Sun Miss Willis Marshall Willis Winchester Baltimore Nathan Smith Pendleton West Preston Street

Mrs Goheen Dies After Long Illness at 80

Mrs Mary Ann Goheen of Kernstown aged 80 died after a lingering illness from age. She was widow of Thomas Goheen a former Confederate soldier. Born near Stephens City she will lie in state for mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the city with burial in the Catholic Cemetery tomorrow.

Mary Ann Goheen Mary McCardle Kernstown Goheen Thomas Goheen Stephens City Rermaine Sacred Heart Catholic Church Father McVerry

Young Woman Shot in Berryville In Domestic Incident

A Berryville youth of about 18 was shot in the stomach by an unknown white man. She alleges the attacker is a white man while the wound is treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Town Sergeant Ricamore reported the revolver used belonged to him.

Evening Star Bureau Ile Berryville Romestic Geo Ricamore Winchester Memorial Hospital A. P. Osburn J. E. Harris Winchester Locay W. Vaa Herman Nolan Man Logan County Daisy Wilkenson Guyandotte River Wilkinson Logan County West Virginia

Girl shot case seen as possible self harm

A colored girl, hospitalized after a last night shooting, underwent surgery and showed some rally but remains gravely ill. Doctors and investigators question whether she shot herself, with the pistol tied to a man’s ownership and local reports suggesting attempted suicide despite her denial.

Foxes Preying On Game In County

The county faces a sharp drop in game due to fox depredations claimed by residents. Snow blocked lumbering and hauling, but work resumed today. Mrs. Jennie Mauzy and her daughter Mamie recovered from illness last week.

Waitacare Jennie Mauzy Mamie

Dabney Lee Smith Sings Solo at Christ Church

Dabney Lee Smith, visiting with friends, sang a solo at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church last night. He has a fine voice. Reduced prices on cloaks offered by Rus sell Green.

Exciting clash in law office ends with pursuit

Jno E Jenkins engaged in a dispute with A J Tavenner in his office. Jenkins allegedly struck Tavenner after losing the argument and fled. Tavenner sought a warrant before Judge Reardon, but Jenkins remains at large. Tavenner vows to press the case in U S Court, claiming affront to government authority.

Jno Charles Barnett Mr.Tavenner Jenkins Mr. Tavenner Reardon United States

B and C Abolish Free Passes In Transportation Reform

Announcement from the executive offices of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Baltimore states all forms of free or reduced rate transportation will end after December 31 next. Exceptions are for officers and employees of the Baltimore and Ohio and connecting lines. The move mirrors a Trunk Lines Association decision reached in New York last Thursday.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Trunk Lines’ Association New York

Will of Rev Christian Brunk Leaves Estate to Heirs

The will of the late Rev Christian Brunk who died in Rockingham county last week was admitted to probate in the city clerk's office and disposes of an estate valued at 1500 dollars. His Winchester house and lot go to daughter Mrs Fannie R Stouffer with the remainder to be sold and debts paid before distribution to the children. Executors named are Mrs Fannie Stouffer and her son Clinton D Stouffer.

Christian Brunk Rockingham County Bowman A. J. Sager Harry C. Stouffer Fannie Stouffer Clinton D. Stouffer

Chicago Banks Saved From Ruin

Washington dispatch reports that at three this morning millions of dollars were pledged to save three Chicago banks from insolvency. The Chicago National, Home Savings and Equitable Trust were declared insolvent but officials moved quickly to prevent collapse. John R. Walsh owned all three banks.

The Star Washington Chicago Chicago National Home Savings Equitable Trust Company John R. Walsh

Mother Rescues Child From Burning Lamp Incident

Warracre reports the quick action of Mrs. B. E. ter saved her child Retha from a lamp falling onto a tow ing machine and igniting clothing. The mother dashed the lamp into the yard and put out the flames, preventing serious injury.

Warracre B. E. Ter Retha Hang

Rev Dr Brooke Called To Romney

The Romney West Virginia Presbyterian congregation offered a call to Rev Dr Frank J Brooke of Alexandria. He recently declined a Norfolk call. Brooke has visited Winchester and has many warm local friends as news spreads of his appeal.

Romney W. Va Winchester Presbytery Frank J. Brooke Alexandria Norfolk Brooke Winchester

Noted Composer Egbert Van Alstyne at Winchester Visit

Mr. Egbert Van Alstyne of New York and his wife Miss Louise Henry of Winchester are in Winchester for several weeks, the well known composer and stage performer visiting the area for a holiday stay.

Egbert van Alstyne New York Louise Henry Winchester

Torch Corps Meeting Tonight at 4 30 o clock

The Torch Corps of the Friendship Fire Company will meet tonight at 4 30 o clock per Captain Goff Cooper's order. Also advise getting a steel range at Eskey's to roast Christmas turkeys.

The Friendship Fire Company Goff .M- Cooper Eskey

Sudden Death of John B. Strode in Stephens City

John B. Strode, 24 or 25, son of the late Park Strode, died suddenly in the hallway at the home of John M. Steele, president of the People's Bank, Stephens City. Heart disease was the presumed cause. he was returning from Winchester after visiting Messrs. Dimges and McLeod. Funeral from the Methodist Church Tuesday at ten, burial in Mount Hebron, Winchester.

Star Sterhens City John B. Strode Park Strode John M Steele People’s Bank Stephens City Strode William Mrr. Strode Winchester Messisle & ‘Dimges W. W. McLeod Maude Steele John M. Steele Miss Steele Hinsleigh

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Rome Whitacre News of Today iNet Janie Laws Case Ric Pamore Thia Sasgis LAW U. S Tavenner John E. Jenkins Mr. Bronk Miller’s Hiss Daisy Wilkinson MR. Strode J. M. Steele Mrs. Steele Messrs Chas E. Staples French Reid Steele 8. M. Stickley
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