How He Escaped Death as a Spy in Civil War
The tale recalls Mr. Boyd of Company B First Virginia Cavalry who faced execution as a spy in January 1865 near Martinsburg Winchester. A coffin awaited his death until Lincoln countermanded the order and Sheridan halted the scene five minutes before noon. He was afterward held at Fort McHenry until Appomattox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Great Tee
Warriors
Mr. Boyd
First
Virginia Cavalry
Martinsburg
Winchester
Sheridan
Asia
Lincoln
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
Appomattox
Army of the South
Child Separated From Easton Mother in Custody Row
At the request of Frederick Easton, convicted of manslaughter in Cumberland for the Lorenzo D Kline killing, eight year old George Easton was removed from his mother in Hagerstown and placed in the Orphans Home after Justice Hoffman’s order. Mrs Easton wept and said she would seek to regain custody. Three officers assisted in taking the child. Also note the $1.85 amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Easton
Cumberland
Lorenzo D. Kline
Hagerstown
Easton
George
Orphans’ Home
Justice Hoffman
Groundhog Shadow Forecast Sparks Talk of Longer Winter
The article notes groundhog day results with the animal seen in shadow, signaling more winter. It reports a cold wave moving toward the region, with forecasts of a twenty degree drop and intensified cold tonight through Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3Rar
Weather Bureau
Revival Meeting Nears Close in Stephens City
Stephens City February 2 The revival ongoing for five weeks ends tomorrow evening. Thirty two persons have professed saving faith in Christ. Rev T C Jones of Woodstock assisted for three weeks. Rev E I Woolf is the church pastor.
Marker Named Administrator of Ginn Estate
Mr. Amos Marker qualified in the county clerk's office as administrator of the estate of the late Samuel Ginn, in place of the widow Annie Ginn, deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Marker
the County Clerk’s Office
Samuel Ginn
Annie Ginn
Mr J M Long Convalesces After Illness at Braddock Street
Mr J M Long, long confined at his north Braddock Street home due to five weeks of illness, is convalescent and expected to return soon. The notice records a local resident’s recovery update with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Long
North Braddock Street
Beverley Heads to Baltimore and Washington Visit
Wr. F. W. Beverley left this morning for a several day visit to Baltimore and Washington. Pants sale announced at Horsby and Atwell's department store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.W. Beverley
Baltimore
Washington
Horsby & Atwell’s
Mrs Evaline Blaker Dies in West Virginia
Evaline Blaker a Frederick county native died January 20 1905 at her son James Blaker's home in Sedan Hampshire county West Virginia in her 74th year She is survived by six children including James F Blaker of Sedan John W Blaker of Davis D W Oglesbee Martinsburg Pa and Julius Orn dorff Brunswick Md Her funeral was held at Green Mound Chapel Dunns Run and attended by a large crowd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evaline Blaker
Frederick County
James Blaker
Sedan
Hampshire
County
W. Va
James F
John W
Davis
D. W. Oglesbee
Martinsburg
John D. Oglesbee
Waynesbaro
Julius Orndorff
Brunswick
Bennett
Dice Bennett
Berkeley Springs
Frederick ¢Unty
John Grover
Fenton JD. Blaker
Blaker
Winchester
M. 4
Green Mound
Dillon
Calls The Star A Welcome Friend
Mr C M Martin of Gaketon West Virginia renews his subscription praising The Star as a daily welcome friend and source of home news. He notes it is the first mail he seeks and expresses pride in The Star family expanding and bringing daily news from the Valley of Virginia to Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
C. M. Martin
Gaketon
W. Va
Tok Star
Ture Star
Winchester
Daily News
Valley of
Virginia
Verdict In Fishburn Case Pending After Long Trial
Yesterday marked the ninth day of the trial of Charles Rk Fishburn a Roanoke banker and broker charged with murdering Dr Fred Lefew The judge and counsel spent hours revising instructions and a verdict was not expected until Friday evening or Saturday Fishburn saluted his wife as he entered court amid regional lawyers attending the proceedings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rk. Fishburn
Roanoke
Fred Lefew
Fishburn
Virginia
Baerske
Bearg$e
Argu Mts
Miss Katharine Boyd Improves After Illness
The condition of Miss Katharine Boyd daughter of Dr and Mrs P W Boyd who has been very ill with grip at her home on Fairmont avenue is improved this afternoon. Miss Boyd's many friends trust that her improvement today will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine Boyd
Fairmont Avenue
Jury Justifies Verdict in Chamblin Case
Feb. 2 report states James Chamblin colored was convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to 48 years. Attorney R B Byrd confirms Chamblin made a statement in his cell that supports the jury verdict and explains why first degree murder was not found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chamblin
R. BE. Byrd
Byrd
Chamblin
Rouss Firemen At Bazar Tonight
The Sarah Zone bazar continues very successful with Pocahontas lodge ladies in attendance last night. Tonight the Charley Rouss Fire Company and band perform as the bazar aims to surpass the Harris Hall event from two years ago. Prizes included a silverware set won by J E Correll and a lamp won by H Willis with donations from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zone
Ladies of Pocahontas Lodge
Charley Rouss
Harris Hall
Bruce Capper
J E. Correll
Belle Cochran
Scott Grant
H. H. Willis
T. T. Wall
Rev George Edward Krauth Dies in Maine
Reverend George Edward Krauth a known Lutheran minister died January 31 in Searsport Maine after a brief illness. The funeral was held in Bangor Maine with interment there. He was son of Charles Porterfield Krauth and Mary Virginia Krauth and great grandson of Rev Christian Streit, the first ordained Lutheran minister in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edward Krauth
Winchester
Sellar
Searsport
Maine
Bangor
Charles Porterfield Krauth
Mary Virginia Krauth
Grace Lutheran Church
This City
Krauth
Christian Streit
America
Governor declines to intervene over Charlottesville mayor case
George W. Ripperd and Frank H. Legrand of Norfolk sent a petition to Governor Montagne asking for a commute for ex mayor J Samuel McCue of Charlottesville who is to be hanged for wife murder. The Governor replies after reflection he cannot find grounds to interfere to save McCue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Ripperd
Frank H. Legrand
Norfolk
Wheat Prices Steady at 1.10 Today
The local wheat market shows no feature with prices paid as follows: Wheat 1.10, rye 60 ets, corn 2.50, butter 22e, eggs 22 cents, old hens 8e, old roosters 5e, turkeys 14 ets. Saturday night for 1.85.
Foretold Death of Walter Richards Revealed by Clairvoyant
The article recounts a Baltimore clairvoyant warning Mrs. Richards that a close relative would die soon, later claimed to be her husband Walter B. Richards of Front Royal. The prediction proved true within a year, prompting discussion of sixth sense and spiritual powers beyond the five taught in school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Richards
Front Royal
Leesburg Pastor To Wed Miss Whistler
Miss Gwendolyn Whistler of Baltimore will marry Rev. Dr. Richard Lewis Howell of Leesburg Va former rector of St. Margaret's Church Washington. The wedding is set for February 20 in Palm Beach Florida where the couple will spend the winter.
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Gwendolyn Whistler
Thomas Delano Whistler
Baltimore
Richard Lewis Howell
Leesburg
St. Margaret’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Washington
Palm Beach
Fla
Miss Whistler
Ross W. Whistler
Europe
Dr. Howell
Andrew Allen Howell
Philadelphia
Swann
Maryland
Fitzgerald Appointed to Lead Baltimore and Ohio
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced new officials led by General Manager Thomas Fitzgerald who was promoted from general superintendent at Baltimore. He previously headed the Valley Division and resides in Winchester, where friends number in the score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Thos. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Baltimore
Valley Division
Winchester
Thanking friends after illness and death of husband
Mrs. B. M. Dawes expresses gratitude for kindness shown during her husband B. M. Dawes illness and death. The notice urges supporters to come early, noting ongoing condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Dawes
B. M. Dawks
Horse and buggy won by creditors in Coburn case
Creditors of Mr. L Coburn secured the horse, harness, and buggy as property to satisfy claims. Mrs Coburn claimed ownership through her father’s estate, but failed to prove her case. Judge Atkinson ruled the property liable to creditors though her assertion may be valid. The meeting occurred behind closed doors with representatives from the city, the gas company, and Mr Grove present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. William Taylor
P. Grove
Coburn
Orndorff
Express Company Sued For Damages
Front Royal Va February 2. Hon R E Byrd and Mr W Forsyth attorneys for Warthen and Hall sued the Southern Express Company for 2000 damages. They claim a cargo of valuable horses shipped from Front Royal to Boston last August was damaged by the express company negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E Byrd
W. Forsyth
Messrs
Public sale of two De Homes in Winchester Virginia
Auctioneer Hodgson will offer the Tokes property at 715 South Main Street Friday at 11 o'clock in the morning. Auctioneer Bowen will offer the property formerly occupied by Mrs Helen Whitacre at 815 South Main Street Saturday at 11 o'clock in the morning. Both homes are well located and in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson
Tokes
South Main Street
Bowen
Helen Whitacre
South Mali Ste ® T
Winchester Visit By Prof Samuel M Barton
Prof Samuel M Barton of Sewanee Tennessee and his wife and family are spending time in Winchester. Barton holds an important chair at the University of the South Sewanee. The vacation at the university is during the winter months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Barton
Sewanee
Tennessee
Winchester
Barton
University of the South At
Dedication Week Planned for Braddock Street Church
The dedication of the Braddock Street Church Sunday School House in Winchester is set for Sunday February 12 with a week of related services. Notable out of town ministers will deliver sermons and addresses each day from February 6 to 12, culminating in a dedicatory address by Dr H M DuBose and a Sunday sermon in the Epworth era era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Street
Winchester
Eere
Sth
Chas. D. Butta
J. O. Knott
Lexington
Onounees
T. K. Cromer
Reformed Church
D. Skit
Unted Brethren Church
T. Weede
M. E. Church
S.A. Bailey
Popal Church
Board of Stewards
Braddock Street Church
H. M. DuBose
Nashville
Tenn
Epworth League
B. Church
South
Epworth Era
DuBose
Sanday School
Front Royal Urges Road Improvement to Railway Station
Front Royal and Warren county residents press the supervisors to macadamize the roadway to the Northwest and Western Railway station. The Norfolk and Western Railway Company offers 110 dollars toward the cost if the county covers the remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Warren County
NW & Western
Norfolk & Western Railway Company
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Miss Boyd
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Walter Richards
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Express Company
Brest Star Bureau
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society and Parsonage Aid
Montner
J. P. Stampandria
D. Martinsburg
Hammond
Middletown
A. Prettyman
Washington D
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Congress
Missouri
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