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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
4
Wholesale prices paid in the market for produce and grain are listed. The daily correction date is Saturday January 18. The readable portion mentions butter at a printed price of 16.
Ticket sales for a Baltimore & Ohio excursion to New York from Winchester Virginia at a low $9.80 round trip price. Valid five days for return with stopover at Washington allowed. Sleeping car reservations limited and require early application. Also a Lee birthday observance announced by Gen Turner Ashby Camp with address by Hon James Marshall and public invited.
The funeral of the late Levi Mayhew was held at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon from his home on North Main Street. Rev. Nelson P. Dame delivered the sermon and interment followed at Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were S. F. Garton Edward Trenary Geo E. Copenhaver Charles Graves Robert House and Mahlon Jackson.
Mr. Joseph Miller of Nineveh and his son in law Mr. R P Thorpe of Iowa visited City Hall today. Thorpe saw workers start the foundation for the building, his first visit since, and he was pleased with the progress of the beautiful structure.
The Ministerial Association of Winchester will meet next Monday afternoon at four o'clock at the residence of Rev. Dr. J. R. Graham on North Braddock Street. The meeting will decide on the proposed temperance lecture series by Rev. Dr. Tracey and conduct important business.
John Smith and Roger Anderson organized an enjoyable dance in Red Men's Wigwam last night. A large crowd of young people attended and hours were devoted to the dance, reflecting a lively social event.
Mrs. Bowers wife of the Baldwin House owner says Rev. John A. Shockey was not robbed at the hotel of his pocket-book containing $20. She believes the money was lost elsewhere and not stolen.
A delightful surprise party was tendered Miss Carrie Houston last night at her home on Clifford street. Miss Houston and her sister Minnie hosted the gathering in a very agreeable manner for the guests.
The Rouss Hook and Ladder Corn schedules a special meeting at 7:90 o clock in the evening to arrange upcoming activities and plans.
The Charley Rouss Fire Company honors Charles Broadway Rouss with resolutions on his sixty sixth birthday celebrating a large donation to the town. The note lauds his lifelong loyalty and generosity, expresses gratitude, and pledges the gift’s proper use, with prayers for enlightenment and prosperity. News spreads via newspaper boards and public praise.
Suddith delivered a blistering sermon in the streets and denounced Winchester ministers for denying him pulpit access. He accused newspapers and churchgoers of aiding vice and claimed a county lady mentored his ministry reform. Known for eccentrics, he was deemed insane after attempting harm to his benefactress and was committed to an asylum.
Miss Vernie Renner and Miss Rebecca Renner visit today. Mr. C. M. Gibbons returns from Washington. Mr. C. B. Dooley spends the day in Charlestown. Mrs. John F. Burkelder and son Barton of Vaucluse Station are in town. Mr. Jonah Tavenner of Gainsboro calls at The Star office. Miss Rebecca Rennut from Millwood visits Mrs. Joseph Renner. Mrs. D. H. Bragonier leaves for New York to see Mrs. William Trotter. Rev. G. E. Krauth to preach at Grace Lutheran Church. J. L. Bond and J. C. Gold depart for Fayettesville. Wysong and Miss Alice Seckford marry in Hagerstown. Miss Virgie Dicks visits Winchester. her father Al Dicks is sick. Miss Dora Bageant leaves for northern Frederick with sister Mrs. Stine. Bageant hosts many friends awaiting her return to Old Winchester.
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