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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1901

Page

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Young Matron Dies Shockingly at Kent Street Home

Mrs. Sidney A. Shull wife of Edward Shull and daughter of David Hamilton John Kerr Public Schools died at 4 16 pm at her Kent street residence. Funeral set for tomorrow at Centenary Reform Church with Rev. T K Cromer. Interment Mt Hebron Cemetery. She left a two week old infant and is survived by parents husband siblings and half-siblings.

Sidney A. Shull Edward Shull David Hamilton John Kerr Public Schools South Kent Street Centenary Reformed Church T. K. Cromer Mt. Hebron David Sidney Hamilton Shull John Seal George Eagle Robert J. Wm. Conner Cumberland Edward Conner Lizzie Daugherty County

Organ Recital to Close Old Year at Braddock Street

Mrs Jenny Lind Green, famed Baltimore organist, will give a recital at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South on Tuesday evening December 31. She will be assisted by local and other talent. Admission 25 cents.

Jenny Lind Green Baltimore Braddock St. Methodist Episcopal Church South

Ministers' Association of Winchester Elects Officers

The Ministers' Association of Winchester met at 2 30 PM electing Rev T Marshall West president pro tem and Rev B D Skelton permanent secretary A committee of one led by Rev Julian B Sibley to arrange Week of Prayer starting January 1 1902 A monthly meeting schedule was set for the city association on the Monday after the first Sunday each month.

Ministers’ Association of Winchester T. Marshall West D. Skelton Julian Sibley Ministers Association

Braddock Street Church Infant Class Christmas Program

The Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South infant class plans a Christmas program next Tuesday night at 7 o clock. An attractive program will be rendered and the public is invited to attend.

Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South

Barlow and Wilson's Minstrels Delight at Powers Opera House

Grand Rapids Daily Democrat reports a crowded Powers Opera House as Barlow and Wilson's Minstrels return for an annual performance. Musical numbers by Barardi Leonard and McGrath praised, with strong monologues by the duo and warm reception for Conroy and Murry. Auditorium engagement noted for Monday with seats at Horsey and Atwell's priced 35 50 and 75 cents.

Barlow Wilson Powers’ Opera House James Barardi James Leonard Joseph McGrath Conroy and Murry Barlow and Wilson Grand Rapids Daily Democrat Horsey & Atwell’s

Wedded in Middletown Miss Cora Larrick Marries Charles Hammack

Miss Cora Annette Larrick and Mr. Charles C. Hammack were married at 7 30 last night at Capt J S Larricks Middletown home. The bride wore white organdie with satin ribbon and carnations. Rev Dr A M Cackley performed the ceremony and a reception followed. Gifts included a gold watch and chain from the groom. The couple are very popular.

Cora Annette Larrick Charles C. Hammack J. S. Larrick Middletown A. M. Cackley

Evening With Southern Authors at Braddock Street Church

The Epworth League event at Braddock Street M E Church South last night featured Father Ryan Hayne and Theodore O Har a. Readings from their works were paired with musical numbers for an engaging program.

Braddock-st. M. E. Church South Epworth League Father Ryan Hayne Theodore O’hara

Burial for Mrs. Mary Cougill at Fairview Church

The funeral for Mrs. Mary Cougill, of South Market Street, was held yesterday. Rev. S K Wine preached at Fairview Church two miles east of Stephens City around noon, with interment in the nearby graveyard.

Mary Cougill South Market Street S. K. Wine Fairview Church Stephens City

Atwell Colds From Winter Hats Trial

Mr. Atwell reports a severe cold after trying on next summer straw hats in winter. He bought a large assortment of fine straws for next summer and believes the cold came from the fitting process.

R. Atwell

Fairfax College Recital Delights Guests Before Holidays

A Fairfax College music recital last evening pleased attendees. The young ladies hosted the event to honor friends before departing for holidays, delivering an enjoyable performance and festive atmosphere.

Fairfax College

Christmas Entertainment at Red Bud Sunday School

Red Bud Sunday School hosts a Christmas Eve program featuring musical selections recitations speeches and related entertainment. Scunerper’s Grocery advertises holiday oranges mixed nuts candies figs prunes lemons and other treats.

Red Bud ScuNerper’s

Barn Fire Destroys Farm Stock on Cowden Farm Near Hagerstown

A bank barn on Mrs. Isabella Cowden’s Clearspring pike property burned at two o’clock yesterday morning destroying nearly all livestock and farming gear. About fifty head of live stock perished including fourteen cattle and sixteen hogs. two horses survived. Insurance totals 3,500 with additional coverage on the barn and produce. total loss around 4,000. Origin undetermined with incendiary theory and spark possibility from hog butchering activity.

Isabella Cowden Clearspring Pike Wilson Hagerstown John A. K. Brewer J. Thomas Bloyer Luther Bloyer H. A. McComas

Reardon's Store Changes Hands 179 and 181 North Main

George Baily and Charles H Boxwell purchase stock at 179 and 181 North Main from M Reardon trustee and will run the grocery business formerly operated by P H Reardon. They plan extensive building improvements, a large grocery stock, and a first class meat market with Boxwell as manager.

George §. Bailey Charles H. Boxwell North Main Street M. Reardon P. H. Reardon Boxwell

Treasury notes found by hunter worth $238.80

United States Treasury notes picked up on the Blue Ridge by Sam Wiley of Clarke county were sent to the Bank of Clarke county's Baltimore correspondent for collection. They bear compound interest for three years after issue, with a total value of $238.80 from one $100 note and two $50 notes.

United States Treasury Blue Ridge Sam Wiley Clarke County Bank of Clarke County Baltimore Uncle Sam

Rice offers easy terms on sales for all buyers

L. E. Rice extends flexible financing to all customers, promising affordable terms that help many shoppers.

L._E

Death of Samuel H. Garrett in White Hall Passes at 73

Samuel H. Garrett, 73, died at his White Hall home after a several months battle with stomach cancer. The funeral is set for nine in the morning at his residence with Rev. A. A. P. Neel officiating and burial in the family plot. Garrett served in the Thirty third Virginia Infantry during the Civil War, was severely wounded, and spent his later years farming until age slowed him. He leaves a widow and many children scattered across Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, Kansas, and Washington, D C.

Samuel H. Garrett the Star White Hall A. A. P. Neel Mr. Garrett Cather John Cather Hayfield C. W. Orrison Front Royal W. B. Garrett Sedan Kansas T. C. Hancher A. S C. L. Garrett Martinsburg W. Va Eugene Garrett Walton Ind A. W. Garrett Washington, D. C E. C. Line Falls Church Granvil C. Garrett Baltimore Garrett Civil War Mr. Garrett R. Bruce Muse Thirty-third Virginia Infantry

Factories Seek Relocation Offers From City

Mayor R T Barton received a letter from C Benton Dix of New York who runs an agency to locate factories. Dix says several factories will hire workers and wants the Board of Trade to discuss inducements the city can offer to attract them.

R. T. Barton C. Benton Dix New York

Mr Frank Waters Returns From Northern Europe Cruise

Mr. Frank Waters, secretary to the Hartford training ship captain, has finished a three year cruise in Northern Europe and plans to return to Georgetown today or tomorrow after visiting his sister Mrs G O Miller.

Frank Waters G. O. Miller Georgetown Waters Hartford Europe

Presiding Elder Hamill to Preach at Winchester District

Rev. H. P. Hamill presiding elder of Winchester district will preach at Church South on Sunday morning at 11 and again Sunday night at 7 30. The quarterly love feast is set for 9 45 and all members are invited to attend.

H. P. Hamill Winchester Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South

Red Men Launch Monthly Journal The Tomahawk

Local members of the Improved Order of Red Men receive copies of The Tomahawk, a new monthly journal issued from Martinsburg. C. K. Chambers edits the publication aimed at promoting the society’s interests.

Pipes Smoking Tobaccos and Cigars At Chelf's Drug Store

An item notes pipes smoking tobaccos and cigars at Chelf's drug store with reference 12-6-tf.

Chelf’s Drug Store

Cuba Rico Tobacco Company Wins Charley Rouss Trademark

The Cuba Rico Tobacco Company of this city has been officially notified by Patent Commissioner F B Allen that the Charley Rouss cigar trademark has been registered. Marcus Davis filed the application December 7 through attorney Harry R Kern. The mark features the name Charley Rouss on a scroll above Charley Rouss’ picture with crowns and scrolls, leaves, and the slogan Very truly yours C B Rouss in handwriting. The registration follows a dispute with the American Tobacco Company, after the firm briefly used Our Benefactor, and now holds also registered labels Perla Bueno and La Castelle. The Charley Rouss label is used on the five cent cigar formerly sold as Our Benefactor.

Cuba Rica Tobacco Company F. 8. Allen United States Commissioner of Patents Charley Rouss Marcus Davis Harry R. Kern Rouss Flor C. B. Rouss Mr. Rouss American Tobacco Company Cuba Rico Perla Bueno la Castelle

Vandiver Returns From Virginia Mission With Exposition Hope

Hon. C. H. Vandiver of Missouri has returned to Winchester from Richmond Virginia where he promoted the St. Louis Exposition. He secured a bill in both houses to appropriate 35000 for Virginia's exhibit and reports strong public interest indicating a creditable representation for the Old Dominion.

C. H. Vandiver Missouri Winchester Richmond H. P. Tabb Vandiver Virginia Old Dominion

Well Known Miller Injures His Hand

Mr. W. T. Hottel, a well known miller who manages the cornmeal and homing mill near the Cumberland Valley Railroad depot, suffers painful bruising after his hand was caught between a belt and pulley while shelling a large corn shipment. He is incapacitated for some time.

W. T. Hottel Cumberland Valley

Sheep Killing Dogs Strike Frederick County Farms

A raid by sheep-killing dogs in Frederick County last night killed seven sheep and injured about thirteen at the West Baker farm. Baker then killed two of the dogs. At James Robinson’s farm the animals were killed or wounded as well.

Frederick County B. West Baker Baker James Robinson

Noted Maryland Case Awards Fees for Professional Services

The Maryland Court of Appeals opinion treats the suit by Judge T. W. Harrison and R. E. Byrd against John D. Wheeler to recover 500 for professional services. It recounts the Equity Improvement Company’s Virginia incorporation in 1890 and the ensuing subscription disputes with dissidents, including the January 1892 signing of an agreement authorizing attorneys to defend signers from paying capital stock subscriptions.

Maryland Court of Appeals T. W. Harrison R. E., Byrd Winchester John D. Wheeler Harrison Byrd Charles W. Field Baltimore Equity Improvement Company Virginia Appellant Appellees Asa

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Sidney Shull Janitor Hamilton Mr. Atwell MR. Bloyer Reardon’s Secret Society Tobacco Trust Maryland Winchester Lawyers Highest Tribunal
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