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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1903
Page
1
James Toles, colored, arrested in Front Royal for smashing a plate glass window at Lewin & Collins store torobbery. Police link him to a prior break in at W. E. Reeves store and $20 in gold stolen from a daylight display. Snow tracks led to Toles's home. he gave no clear alibi.
The will of the late Miss Sallie E. Williams was admitted to probate at the December term. Testatrix died in late November. the document, in her handwriting, was not witnessed. Executor named is R Gray Williams, bond $2,500. The estate totals about $2,000 in personal property with a $11,000 fund held by the trustee for Miss Sallie Williams' heirs.
Charles H. Smith a prominent Clarke county businessman died at his Berryville home from blood poison after leg amputation in a Washington hospital. A Civil War veteran wounded in Clarke Cavalry, he served with Greenway & Co. and later Baker & Co. at Berryville. Survived by a widow Miss Blackburn and four children including Blackburn Smith ex mayor and Clarke delegate. Funeral Wednesday at ten.
Dr William S Love a renowned Winchester physician remains confined to his west Water street home with grip. He fell ill Friday and mustered strength to recover at home, while rumors of pneumonia proved false. Friends visited today to check on his condition. This marks at least the second time he has been bedridden in his life.
The Frederick county Board of Supervisors met in an all day session in the city. They discussed changes in ongoing building improvements once used by the circuit and county clerk, and reviewed claims by the county board of health for expenses tied to a suspected smallpox case.
Mr. John E. Newlin and son Walter Newlin of Opequon brought two deer to town this afternoon. They killed the yearling buck and a fine doe last week near Sugar Loaf Mountain, following a prior successful hunt near the same spot.
The notice promotes Real Good Goods offering liquor at 20 percent less than rivals. Henry Bros. Liquor Brora on North Market Street advertises. Also mentions gifts for the lady of the house and a new batch of all wool blankets at Or Bustell & Green's.
Hutchinson Adams of Gainesboro drunk after Winchester to home in wagon with Dolly and Dandy. his team collided with R. A. Lemley's horse and buggy on North Braddock. Adams jailed for drunkenness, bailed, with Lemley’s attachment to recover damages. Adams sent home in wagon.
John F Hobson, a longtime Winchester resident and former Confederate veteran, died at his home on North Main Street after a period of pulmonary illness. The 70s era lieutenant served in the 71st year of his age and is survived by a widow Annie R Hobson and several siblings. Funeral services will be at 3 PM tomorrow from his residence with Rev C D Bulla officiating. Mount Hebron Cemetery interment. The Confederate Veterans camp will attend in a body.
John King, colored, was tried in County Court before Judge Giles Cook for selling liquor to Randolph-Macon Academy students on Thanksgiving Day. He previously pleaded guilty before the mayor, receiving four months in jail and a $100 fine. The County Court sustained the mayor’s verdict but remitted 30 days King had already served. Prosecutor A. H. Jackson led the state's case. W. H. Turner defended King.
The article notes today is the shortest day as winter begins. Sunrise at 7 15, sunset at 4 42 leaves 9 hours 27 minutes of daylight, 5 hours 26 minutes shorter than the June 21 longest day. days will slowly lengthen in coming weeks.
A transcription notes 1 200 000 as assets of the Shenandoah Valley National Bank as a safe place to deposit funds and earn interest. The text also mentions Capt. OC Evans and Train Dispatcher W Ray Smith hunting in the county with a wagon to transport game and umbrellas advertised as Christmas gifts.
A marriage license was issued to L. P. McKee and Maude Keiter of Frederick county. The groom is Berkeley native and the bride is Charles Keiter’s daughter. This morning a license was issued to R. W. Anderson and M. Lizzie Russell of the county. Anderson formerly lived in Clarke county. Both brides are daughters of local residents. Both weddings are expected before Christmas.
The Commonwealth case against Harry Henry, under felony indictment, was postponed from today’s Corporation Court session to Monday next December 28 due to absence of several material witnesses.
Miss Carey Atkinson, sister of Judge William M. Atkinson, died of pneumonia at about 8 a m yesterday at her Charlestown home. Funeral at Presbyterian Church in Charlestown at 3 p m tomorrow with interment in Charlestown Cemetery. She leaves multiple siblings and was long connected to Winchester and Charlestown communities.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star BeRRyvile Va Dec 21 Jealousy stormed Ben Harris home Friday night when he argued with the housekeeper who governs the Harris household. She hurled a brick and he dumped her furniture and clothes into the rain. Mayor Jones fined Harris 63 dollars cutting into his Christmas funds.
Front Royal Virginia reports the death of Gertrude Mauck eight from diphtheria near Bentonville in Warren county at 5 pm yesterday. Daughter of Joseph Mauck the attending physician was Dr Cul lers. Funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon. Lost pocketbook found in closet at Hotel Evans with money. reward returned to this office.
Mrs Wesley Oates of Capon Bridge West Virginia is critically ill at her home and cannot survive. Local authorities and family await further medical updates.
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