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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1903
Page
4
Serialized tale continues as Edward Leigh endures a sorrowful evening at his home. Violet tends him with violets while Mr. Keith plans to return the following day to discuss his secret with Leigh and Violet waits to speak to him alone.
The Winchester post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ending December 19 1903 and charges a penny per letter. A dramatic cliffhanger follows as Violet Miss Leigh and Mrs Leigh are entangled with violets blood and a troubling family scene to be continued.
Ira K. Gruver was thrown from a colt during riding in Kruance Virginia last week and was bruised though he escaped serious injury. His right knee was badly hurt and he avoided further harm by retreating from the animal. A note urges readers to secure new Taz Star subscribers as a Christmas gift.
Dr A J Hoen director of the Pariour Department at the University of Medicine in Richmond Virginia reports Mr Parker is doing excellent under treatment. He notes a serious nature risk, but treatment may be protective and will wire updates if condition changes. Parker turned on gas in his hotel room after turning it out and fell ill for several days with lingering effects.
The Rev. T. A. Tidball D. D. from Winchester will winter at Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania preparing for the Ecclesiastical History professorship at the University of the South Sewanee Tennessee. He will begin duties in March. Miss Lucy Willis daughter of Mrs Mollie Willis visits Miss Page Dame in Baltimore with Rev and Mrs George W Dame.
Deacon Henry Mallory and Chris Garrison, both colored, were fined for fighting. Mallory paid the fine. Garrison has until 7 tonight to raise 2.50 costs and faces jail if he cannot. The incident followed a church dispute after they were seen leaving a bar room.
Mr. George W. Keller, a prominent Winchester resident, underwent a delicate cataract operation at his North Main Street home. Dr. Allen Greenwood of Boston performed the procedure, reported as completely successful and expected to restore Keller's sight. Dr. and Mrs. Greenwood are guests of Rev. and Mrs. John P. Hyde during their Winchester stay.
William Jackson, 93, a colored man, was found on the Baltimore and Ohio main line near North Mountain West Virginia in a helpless state with both feet frozen. He said he had been stealing a ride on a train when his feet froze and he could not walk. Railroad officials sent him to his Kent street home in critical condition.
The young men of Winchester plan a German evening on Tuesday December 29 at the Reuss Engine Hall as part of Christmas festivities. Invitations will go to out of town guests and a large attendance is expected.
Engineer Adam Hansrote of the Baltimore and Ohio, formerly in charge of the Winchester accommodation train, had a narrow escape at the South Cumberland round house yesterday. He tried to pass between the round house office partition and a backing engine, was squeezed in the abdomen, rendered unconscious, but is expected to recover.
Mr J Brad Beverley Jr recently brought from Hagerstown with appendicitis is steadily improving at home and expected to undergo operation when strong enough. A solid coal train, 26 cars and 1200 tons, passed through Winchester on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad en route to the Southern Railroad at Strasburg Junction drawn by two engines.
The report notes yesterday's snow is accounted for and a blizzard may come soon. Mail arrived on time this morning for nearly the first time since the last major blizzard, suggesting severe disruptions could be expected again.
Miss Mary Russell of Winchester considered a leading Virginia belle has drawn attention in Baltimore at the Bachelor’s Cotillon and other gatherings. She has visited Mrs. Carter Scott several times in the past two years and has many friends in Richmond.
This afternoon the county clerk issued a marriage license to Charles Vinson and Lucy Belle Baker both residents of the county. The bride is Levi Baker’s daughter and the groom is described as a young farmer.
The second meeting of the ladies in charge of the Elks' bazaar will be held in the lodge rooms at 7.30 o'clock tomorrow night. A large crowd is expected to attend.
Mr and Mrs J P Shreckhise formerly of Winchester marked the silver wedding anniversary in Staunton Virginia on Saturday with many friends offering substantial gifts and kind words Mrs Shreckhise is sister of Mrs Snapp of this city.
In Fro Royal Va County Court today M 8 Hall qualified as guardian for his infant children with a $500 bond J W Bennett qualified as administrator of Cora Bennett deceased with a $1000 bond and F E Stratham qualified as administrator of F E Conrad deceased with a $5000 bond.
An upcoming wedding uniting Miss Gertrude Rutherford of Lenore Virginia to Mr Holmes Hardesty of Clarke County is set for early January. The notice mentions Mrs Rutherford and Lenore, and notes the couple’s families. A separate item highlights Mr J Newton Hyde returning to Blacksburg College for holidays.
A Friday night debate at the Adventist Church on Valley Avenue addressed the resolution That the pen is mightier than the sword. The judges ruled in favor of the pen, declaring it the winner.
An advertisement claims Dr Thomas Electric Oil relieves bodily pain from burns cuts sprains and accidents, promising instant comfort when kept at home.
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