Winchester Robbery Claim After Drunken Fall
William H. Dunn, arriving from Washington, says a broad daylight robbery occurred on East Piccadilly Street in Winchester as he lay unconscious in a hotel yard. He was dragged and gagged, later found with chips in his mouth, leaving doubt about the amount stolen and the events surrounding the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Dunn
Winchester
Dunn
Washington, D. C
Evans
George W. Kremer
East Piccadilly Street
Kremer
Washington
Insane Patients From Frederick County At Staunton Asylum
The Western State Hospital report shows Frederick county has 29 inmates at Staunton with 17 men and 12 women. Nearby counties Augusta Rockingham and Albemarle top the list. Winchester hosts nine patients. Total asylum population is 1138.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western State Hospital For the Insane
Staunton
The
Star
Winchester
Frederick County
Augusta
Rockingham
Albemarle
Anasta
Rockinegham
Candy purchase includes gift at W. Bamsburgs
Purchasers spending dollars on candy at W. Bamsburgs receive a present with each dollar. The notice notes a holiday promotion running through December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bamsburg’s
Williamson Sent To Grand Jury In Virginia Hospital Shooting Case
The case of C. W. Williamson charged with shooting Mies Bessie Stuckey at Richmond Virginia Hospital was called in Police Court. Examination was waived by defense counsel H. H. Smith and the case certified at Hastings Court. The plaintiff has about recovered and did not appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Williamson
Mies
Bessie Stuckey
Virginia Hospital
Richmond
H. H. Smith
Hastings Court
Mrs Rutherford in Critical Condition at Home Near Red Bud
Mrs. Rutherford wife of Jno Rutherford is stricken with paralysis at her home near Red Bud. Her condition is considered critical today and doctors fear she may not survive the afternoon. She is a daughter of the late John Rutherford Sr. and sister of Mrs. M P Ebert of Stephenson Frederick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. Rutherford
Red Bud
Special Election Ordered in Charlestown and Jefferson County
Governor Atkinson orders a special election for January 15, 1901 in Charlestown and Jefferson County to fill the House of Delegates vacancy caused by the death of R. W. Morrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Charlestown
Jefferson County
House of Delegates
R. W. Morrow
Grace Foote Granted Absolute Divorce From Foote
At a recent term of court Mrs. Mamie Foote was granted an Absolute divorce from her husband Frank J. Foote and will resume her maiden name Grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Foote
Frank J. Foote
Grace
Pretty wedding at Hotel Evans in Front Royal
Miss Maude Gore a county schoolteacher married Mr O M Roy in a 2 o'clock ceremony at Hotel Evans. Rev Eugene B Jackson officiated as guests from Front Royal New York Norfolk and traveling men attended. The couple will reside in Front Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Gore
Long Meadow
O.M. Roy
Front Royal
Hotel Evans
J. H. Thompson
Rossyn
New York
John L. Smith
Norfolk
A. C. Draybaugh
Lucy Williams
Eugene B. Jackson
First Baptist Church
Winchester Star Receives Compliment from Richmond Times
The Richmond Times praises Winchester papers for extensive local coverage. The Star of Winchester is noted for a full account of a bazaar event hosted by the Charley Rouss Fire Company to honor ladies who aided the bazar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Times
Winchester
Charley Rouss Fire Company
the Times
Smaker
Virginia
Star
The
Times
Death of Mrs Frances Artz Taylor at Grimes
City Sergeant J W Taylor learned of the death of his step aunt Mrs Frances Artz Taylor at her stepson James T Taylor Grimes residence yesterday afternoon around six. She was 77 and maiden name Artz. Funeral from White Hall Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow at 11 o clock with Rev Lowe officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Taylor
Frances Artz Taylor
James T. Taylor
Grimes
White Hall Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Lowe
George Taylor
Taylor
Artz
United Brethren Church Honors Pastor With Carpet
Members of the United Brethren Church surprised Rev. Ss. D. Skelton by presenting him a 26 yard carpet woven by the congregation. The labor of love enhances the gift's value and significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Ss. D. Skelton
Captain John Glaize Is Critically Ill
News notes Captain John Glaize is critically ill, with many friends expressing regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Glaize
Goose chase ends with capture on Fairfax Square
A white gander from a farmer’s wagon escaped while being transferred to a dealer. Crowds chased the bird along East Water street and Fairfax Square. after several escapes a boy caught the gander as it tried to flee down an alley. The arrestee was taken behind Sprint’s store and executed by hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Water Street
Fairfax Square
Sprint
Friendship Band to Buy Eleven Silver Plated Instruments
Manager Edward Spellman of the Friendship Band closed a contract with Henry Ditson Company of Williamsport Pa for eleven new band instruments. Except four clarinets the instruments will be silver plated. Ditson, a prominent instrument maker, will ship and test them next week as the band returns to full form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Spellman
Friendship Band
Henry Ditson
Small Skater Hurts His Face in Fall
Clinton Waters, son of Mr. Frank Waters, fell while skating on a gutter ice pond near the Gas House. He struck his face and suffered a painful cut over the left eye but is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Waters
Frank Waters
Clinton
Filipino Relics In Byrd Collection From the Philippines
Mr. R. E. Byrd has received relics from the Philippines presented by Lieut. Philip Walker. A cartridge box taken from a dead Filipino contains steel cartridges, and an ash holder features numerous foreign stamps pasted on its convex receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R._E. Byrd
Philippines
Philip Walker
Son in Philippines Sends Christmas Gifts Home
Mrs James McCarty of North Market street received a letter from her son Private William McCarty of the Twenty Seventh Regiment in the Philippines. He reports he is well and has sent his family Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCarty
North Market Street
William McCarty
Twenty Seventh Regiment
Philippines
McCarty
Railroad Day Shortened on BK and O B E Agreement
At a Baltimore convention an agreement set a ten hour day limit on the BK and O B E railroad line instead of twelve hours. The rule takes effect January 1 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
United Brethren Christmas Entertainment Moved to Monday
The United Brethren Church and Sunday School will present the Christmas entertainment on Monday night December 24, not Christmas night as previously reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
United Brethren Church
Prof Hare to Give Daily Concerts at Horsey and Atwell
Professor Hare will perform daily concerts in the window space of Horsey and Atwell, presenting a series of intimate music sessions likely to attract local attention and passersby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Hare
Horsey & Atwell
Hazing Inquiry Probes West Point Cadets
Military court at West Point examined cadets over alleged hazing linked to the death of Oscar L Booz. Testimony described mild hazing acts including Philip Sheridan riding a broomstick while shouting turn, and Mark Brooke cited as court president’s nephew. Booz reportedly showed a white feather and was cut by peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Academy
Military Court of Inquiry
West Point
Oscar L. Booz
Philip H. Sheridan
P. H. Sheridan
Company Street
Cedar Creek
Mark Brooke
J. R. Brooke
Booz
Bristol
Messrs
Arthur
Jos. Leafe
Farmers urged to diversify profitable ventures
The Fredericksburg Free Lance notes the population rise and advises farmers to expand into fruit raising stock poultry dairy and bee culture to boost revenue. It argues farmers can no longer rely on wheat and corn alone and should use both mind and muscle to improve conditions. Virginia farmers have long recognized these practical steps with positive results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Virginia
Charged With Marrying
Mr. Harry Wigginton proprietor of the livery in rear of the Lutheran church left for York Pennsylvania this morning. Some friends say he went on business others allege he has gone to marry Miss Mary Armstrong. If the report is true our congratulations accompany Jackie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wigginton
Jackie
York
Mary Armstrong
Married in Hagerstown Ends Winchester Trip
Edw. Andrews a young barber at Charles Hall's parlors and Camilla Robertson traveled to Hagerstown to wed at Rev. Carroll's parsonage. After the ceremony they returned to Winchester on the Cumberland Valley line. Miss Wilson of Summit Point dined at Hotel Evans today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edw. Andrews
Chas. Hall
Taylor
Hagerstown
Camilla Robertson
Carroll
Winchester
Cumberland Valley
Miss Wilson
Summit Point
Hotel Evans
Bureau of National Art and Literature Deceives Locals
Citizens report letters from a fictitious Bureau of National Art and Literature offering “Messages of the Presidents” for $34. They allege plates were destroyed and push waivers to gain buyers. Rep. P. Oiey has proposed printing 15,000 extra copies at cost $7, preserving the original plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of National Literature and Acts
Washington
Congressman Richardson
Congress
Richardson
Bureau of National Art and Literature
Peter Oiey
Unique Sports at Stephenson Turkey Carnival
The Stephenson county sportsmen plan a Saturday afternoon carnival starting 1 pm with a shooting match offering fifteen turkeys and twenty four chickens as prizes. A wheelbarrow race will feature blindfolds, sacks, and sack head coverings, with the fastest reaching four hundred yards winning a turkey. all are invited to watch or participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Mrs Smith and sister travel to visit father in Mountain Falls
Miss Alice K. Smith a teacher of elocution at South Seminary Bollingbrook and her sister Miss Jeanette a seminary student arrived in town en route to Mountain Falls to spend the holidays with their father Mr W ad Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice K. Smith
South Seminary
Bollingbrook
Jeanette
Mountain Falls
W. Ad. Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Williamson
Grand Jury
Mrs. Rutherford
Hotel
Orris M. Roy
Miss Gore
Bres
Glaize
Horsey &Aiwell
Ditson
Phil Sheridan JR
Rober Broomstick
Peter Otey
Bureau
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