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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
1
A Chicago stage fire at the Iroquois Theatre yesterday caused 637 deaths as crowds of 1,300 fled toward exits. The blaze followed a faulty asbestos curtain and a gas reservoir explosion, with many victims crushed or overwhelmed during the stampede.
In Christ Church Market Street and Braddock Street and Market Street Methodist Episcopal Churches the congregations will assemble this night for a joint service starting at ten o'clock and continuing until 1903 ends and the New Year begins.
The ladies in charge of the Elks bazar to benefit the lodge will meet next Monday night January 5 in the Elks lodge room above the post office. Important committee business will be discussed and organizers urge all committee members to attend. Indications point to an unusually successful bazar.
A West Virginia youth and maiden married during a Payne's Chapel Sunday School Christmas program nine miles north of Martinsburg. After an illegal trip to obtain a license, they were married in Bruce town but the minister arranged a nearby ceremony at Payne's Chapel to accommodate the couple amid carols and gifts.
Mr. L. P. Rossiter of Pittsburg arrives in Winchester to assume duties as engineer for the Shenandoah Division of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. He succeeds William Trapnell who moves to the Main Line with headquarters in Philadelphia.
Jos J Sullivan stars in a New Year performance at The Auditorium backed by Frank B Carr with a strong supporting cast. The production features new songs and lively dances to heighten the festive entertainment.
The document cites assets of Shenandoah Valley National Bank valued at 1.2 million dollars. It promotes the bank as a safe place to deposit funds and earn interest.
Mrs. John Elliott Sr., of near Boyce in Clarke county, dies at her home from old age. Aged 80, she had lived in Clarke county all her life and is survived by her husband and four sons Jacob John Neil and Charles. Relatives include the Copenhaver family. Funeral plans were not finalized, with services likely at the late home tomorrow.
Mr. Robert H. Brill and Miss Ida L. Larrick of Rock Enon obtained a marriage license in Winchester and were married at the United Brethren Church by Rev. E. D. Skelton at noon. The couple will reside in Rock Enon. the bride is Morgan Larrick’s daughter and the groom is a farmer.
The game law expires in Virginia counties west of the Blue Ridge today the gun will be silent until November 1 1904. The law began on November 1 last and covers November and December annually. For the rest of the year killing or shipping game out of the state is unlawful and punishable by a heavy fine.
A pretty marriage took place at Boyes yesterday afternoon at the bride’s mother’s home Mrs. Jane Ginn. Miss Estelle Ginn married Mr. Tredwell Gibson in a private ceremony at 20 o'clock with only close family present. The bride received many presents and the couple will not take a wedding tour.
Tomorrow New Year’s Day is a legal holiday with reduced post office hours. Carriers’ delivery and collection run from 10 30 a m to 8 40 p m window, general delivery from 11 to 12 a m and 1 to 2 p m.
While carpenters removed the counter yesterday afternoon on North Main street the large glass in the saloon door was broken.
The taking of depositions for the State Corporation Commission hearings in Richmond January 6 and 7 resumed and concluded Tuesday at Harrisonburg. Witnesses for the complainants included J. P. Houck James L. Avis and Frank L. Sublett.
A quiet marriage ceremony took place at the bride’s home on Church Street Berryville Virginia. Miss Julia Miller married Mr Charles William Marks at 9 o’clock the ceremony was performed by Rev J B Scanlon. The groom is son of Jacob Marks of Clarke county and the bride daughter of John Miller of Clarke county. A marriage license was issued to David Wedlock and Fannis Jackson both of Clarke county.
Mr and Mrs Edward Evans hosted a juvenile party for their young daughter at their Cedar Creek grade home west of the city. About forty children attended early in the evening with Mrs Evans and Mrs Campbell chaperoning. Games followed by ice cream cake and oranges were served in the dining room.
Henry Bros on N Market Street advertises Blackberry Wine for New Year dinner at 20c a pint and a bottle beer at 80c. discounts of 20 percent on Tuesday and Friday are offered. Phone 67.
Mr. Timothy Conway, a noted railroad contractor and former Winchester resident, lies seriously ill with pneumonia at his Connellsville home. His condition alarms friends who know him well. Fresh Goods in our Grocery Department at Miller Supply Co.
Mrs Louisa Cootes wife of Dr J G Cootes of Dayton Va died suddenly from paralysis at her Dayton home just before midnight Tuesday after suffering the stroke earlier that afternoon She was 78 born in Winchester daughter of John L and Matilda Thomas She leaves her husband nine children and a lengthy record of hospitality and charity The funeral is set for Friday at 10 from the Dayton Presbyterian Church with interment at Woodbine Cemetery Harrisonburg Future details note her longtime service at Cootes Store and her Presbyterian faith.
Invitations have poured into Winchester for the reception hosted by former Senator and Mrs. Charles James Faulkner at Boydville near Martinsburg West Virginia. The event marks the tenth wedding anniversary and is expected to attract a large eastern society presence with many guests traveling by a special train and returning the same night.
Miss Julia Woore hosted a large gathering at her South Kent Street residence with a pleasant evening of flinch tables, games and music. Refreshments were served as guests enjoyed socializing and entertainment. Mr. John Griffith, United States textile inspector, Brooklyn Navy Yard, is spending holidays in the city and returned to Brooklyn today.
A fragment notes Joe Sullivan performing at the Blackthorn in a matinee and night program on a Friday in January two possible years, with unclear venue listing and a partial caption. The readable text hints at a variety night or entertainment bill featuring Sullivan’s act.
Ice and slush along Main Street from Water to Piccadilly creates dangerous, impassable conditions after every cold spell. Overflows from businesses have frozen into a six inch mass hindering pedestrians and drivers as street crews fail to remove it. The problem extends to Cork Street south to Piccadilly north, worsening this year with unusually cold weather and questioned city finances for a remedy.
The funeral for Mrs. Alice Manning Pryor was held at 11 o clock this morning at her Charlestown home. Interment followed at Edge Hill Cemetery with prominent Jefferson county residents as pallbearers. Pryor was a cousin of Mrs. A Holmes Berry of Winchester and had ties locally including her father serving on the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society board.
Mrs. Thomas J. Fritts of Success Warren county died last night after years of illness. She was the stepmother of Charles Fritts of Post and a longtime Baptist Church member. Funeral services were held at her Success home at noon led by Rev. D. L. Reid.
At the South Main street firm Messrs Striker and Son a worker named Robert Jones sustained a deep cut while slicing steak. The injury required cervical assistance and medical attention.
Glass cut any size advertised by Miller Supply Co offering window glass, Med Hay Flour and Meal products. Local buyers urged to contact Miller Supply Co for materials and delivery options.
Rev O D Bennett of Capon Springs West Virginia is alleged to have heretical leanings. Hamill explains Baltimore Conference does not recognize him on its roll and clarifies Griffin was not expelled but located and later left the ministry.
Word reached the city that Mr Philip Grim of the Shipe farm near town is critically ill. His brother J D Grim, at Funk Ray undertaking, received the message and a physician was sent. Late this afternoon Grim showed some improvement.
Mrs. Robert Callum issued invitations for a dinner party at Mrs. Nancy Coble on West Water Street. Twelve covers expected with guests including Dr. and Mrs. W. P. McGuire and Hon. and Mrs. Richard E. Byrd, Mrs. Emilie Williams, Jos. Wright Jr., Col. and Mrs. Harry H. Baker, Edward Jones, Judge William M. Atkinson and Shirley Carter.
Mr Donovan ill at the parsonage on Pennsylvania avenue entitles him to a vacation and church services are suspended pending recovery. He is a well known local figure. A lost small gold chain disappeared the evening of December 7 around 5 30.
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