Will of Catherine Needles Bequeaths Widely in Winchester
The will probated in Baltimore bequeaths 200 to Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester for lot care and numerous personal bequests to relatives and friends. The residue goes to Safe Deposit and Trust Company to fund scholarships and church and charity matters in Maryland Virginia and Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Senseney Needles
Winchester
Baltimore
Orphans’ Court
Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Mount Hebron
Senseney
Margaret Moore Senseney
Testatrix
Anna V
Anna Cooley
Eugene Towner Sensenéy
Howard M. Emmons
Edgar Moore Senseney
St. Louis
Ethel Wright
Middletown
Lillah Wright
Protestant Episcopal Church
Diocese of
Maryland
Protestant Episcopal Education Society
Virginia
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church
Charles Senseney Needles
Church
Board of Managers
Home of Incurables
Catharine Sensency Needles
Ae Home Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ome
Epish
Epi Church
Dio
Greencastle Fire Riot Sparks Press Outcry on Christmas Day
The Greencastle Press condemns a Christmas Day disturbance in Greencastle where rioting, property damage, and insults to women occurred. It accuses promoters of misrepresentation and notes no musical performances or prize ceremony took place, despite promised band entries and a fire company presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Cumberland Valley
Stuckey and Shambaugh Marry in Martinsburg Unknown
Miss Korah Mildred Stuckey, daughter of the late Major Stuckey, and Jacob Franklin Shambaugh of Cincinnati wed at Trinity Episcopal Church Martinsburg with Rev. John S. Douglas officiating. Capt William B. Colston gave the bride away, and attendants included Mrs. Williamson as matron of honor and Dr Charles Williamson as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Martinsburg
W. Va
Korah Mildred Stuckey
Major Stuckey
Berkeley County
Jacob Franklin Shambaugh
Cincinnati
Ohio
John S. Douglas
William B. Colston
Bessie Williamson
Baltimore
Charles Sydnow Williamson
Elizabeth Kenneth Lee
Dorothy Stuckey
Richmond, Va
Stewart F. Bowman
Fairmont
Maurice Capito Talbott
Philippi
Benjamin F. Oden
Washington, D. C
Stew Boyd
Emmett N. Fiery
W. Minghini
Boarding House Change and City Hall Justice Update
Justice D. H. Bragonier resumes duties at City Hall after complaints, holding court to dispose of two cases. Mike Ailstock and Clara Lavender each received 60 days in jail. Mr. Robbins of Philadelphia, visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Baker, departed for the University of Pennsylvania today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Bragonier
Mike Ailstock
Clara Lavender
Mr. Robbins
Philadelphia
A. M. Baker
University of Pennsylvania
James W Barkers Death Ends Long Washington Life
James W Barker aged 81 of 1106 H Street NW died Saturday evening at home. A carpenter by trade he helped build many city structures and later devoted himself to church and charity work. He served Mount Vernon Place Church as trustee and steward and held roles with Mutual Fire Insurance, Central Dispensary and Emergency Hospital, and the Oldest Inhabitants association. Survived by son Dr H S Barker and three daughters. Burial at Glenwood Cemetery after 1 PM services tomorrow following a residence service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Barker
Washington
H Street
Glenwood Cemetery
Barker
Winchester
Daniel C. Harkness
Mount Vernon Place
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Central Dispensary and Emergency Hospital
Misses Minnie and Carrie Houston Host Social at Clifton Street Home
Misses Minnie and Carrie Houston entertained many friends last night at 123 East Clifford Street. The congenial gathering featured gracious hospitality and pleasant company as guests departed with time having sped by rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie
Carrie Houston
East Clifford Street
Good by old year welcome the new
Tar Star notes the approach of 1902 with reflections on the old year’s end and new hopes. New Year customs vary from prayerful to festive as banks and schools close portions of the day. A parade from the Friendship engine house is planned at 1 PM with a music band. The Tar Star will be issued early with original articles including a verse by Pauline Verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Engine House
Tuk Star
Pauline
Farewell to the Year 1901 by a Grateful Leader
An aged speaker bids farewell to 1901, noting perils and triumphs alike as twelve months bear duties and memories. He recalls youth, the crown of years, and the impact of the year on lives, homes, and moral striving, while anticipating judgment and renewal.
Boy Loses Two Fingers In Fodder Cutter Accident
Henry Bowers about 16 worked for M. L. Capper on North Market Street. While testing a fodder cutter by adding hay he misjudged the knives and severed the first two fingers of his right hand at the second joint. He calmly endured the wound and had bone fragments treated by Dr. P. W. Boyd without anesthesia. He is improving with no serious complications expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bowers
M. L. Capper
North Market Street
Bowers
Young Bowers
P. W. Boyd
South Main Street
Large Audience Greets Burrill Comedy Company
A packed audience at The Auditorium yesterday praised Miss Laura Hulbert and the Burrill Comedy Company. The troupe delivered strong performances with standout turns by Little Elsie and Miss Adams. Tonight they present Mother and Son with unchanged ticket prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Hulbert
Burrill Comedy Company
Miss Hulbert
Mr. Burrill
Elsie
Miss Adams
Daughter of Well Known Man at Staunton Visit
Miss Mattie Shreckhise of Staunton visits Miss Meta Russell. She is daughter of Mr John P Shreckhise, once a Winchester resident and famed traveling salesman. He recently retired to join Shreckhise and Bear in Stanton, after 21 years on the road averaging over 10,000 miles annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Shreckhise
Staunton
Meta Russell
Shreckhise
John P. Shreckhise
Winchester
Shreckhise and Bear
Stanton
Ruffian's Victim Stricken by Blow Remains Unwell
Staunton policeman R A Hamilton brother to David and James Hamilton of Winchester remains severely ill after a blow from R E Murry who resisted arrest. Murry previously troubled Richmond police, and three officers needed to take him to the lockup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Hamilton
Staunton
Messrs
David
James Hamilton
Winchester
R. E. Murry
Murry
Richmond
Thim
Well Known Lady McVicar Dies After Illness at 81
After months of illness, Mrs Catherine McVicar died at 4 15 PM at her North Main Street home. She was 81, born in Winchester, widow of John McVicar a carriage manufacturer. Surviving are sons Charles W of Newport News Robert T of this city Ashby of Texas Henry of Mexico City and daughter Miss Katherine McVicar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine McVicar
North Main Street
Fur Star
McVicar
Winchester
John McVicar
Messers Brannon, Egan
John Thatcher
Mary Haymaker
Charles W
Newport News
Robert T. McVicar
Ashby
Texas
Henry
City of
Mexico
Katherine McVicar
Winchester Writer Featured in Cosmopolitan
The January Cosmopolitan highlights a Winchester author, Miss Baylor, with stories ranging from Cupid's Practical Joke by Frances Courtenay Baylor to Maarten Maartens domestic tragedy Her Father's Wife. The issue emphasizes love as the central theme and notes local interest for readers in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Courtenay Baylor
Cupid
Maarten Maartens
Winchester
Miss Baylor
Mr. Barnum
Wedding Set for Lincoln Virginia at Noon
Mr Rufus Robinson senior partner of Robinson Brothers dry goods store will travel to Lincoln Virginia for the wedding of his cousin Mr William Robinson to Miss Pickett at noon tomorrow. Arthur Robinson and other county relatives will attend. William Robinson belongs to the Newport News firm C J and William Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Robinson
Robinson Brothers Dry Goods
Main Street
Lincoln
William Robinson
Miss Pickett
Arthur Robinson
C. J. and
Newport News
Fantastic Parade Planned by Local Youths
Several hundred happy boys prepare costumes for a town parade set to begin soon after 1 PM. Participants meet at the Friendship Engine House at 1 PM for the event expected to entertain the townsfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Engine House
Miss Shore to Give Organ Recital in Harrisonburg
Miss May Estelle Shore, noted Fairfax College music instructor, is visiting Miss Virginia Converse in Harrisonburg. She will present an organ recital at the Presbyterian Church this evening in Harrisonburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Estelle Shore
Fairfax College
Virginia Converse
Harrisonburg
Presbyterian Church
County Clerk Grants Licenses to Clem and Whitacre
County Clerk Cartmell issues a marriage license to G. E. Clem and Miss Lydia L. Whitacre. Groom elect is a Shenandoah county native and bride hails from Hampshire. both now reside in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartmell
G. E. Clem
Lydia L. Whitacre
Shenandoah County
Hampshire
Head Cut Incident in Rough Play Between Players
Willie Copenhaver was struck with a rock on the forehead this afternoon by Willie Jackson during rough play, causing a painful cut. The injury resulted from the onfield incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Copenhaver
Willie Jackson
Oyster Advance Sparked by Wholesale Price Rise
Oyster dealers report a wholesale price increase to 1.15 dollars per gallon as shippers confirm the rise, signaling higher costs for market buyers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mt. Hebron
Miss Stuckey
Mr. Shambaugh
Misses Houston
Cosmopolitan
Lincoln, Va
Miss Shore
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