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Newspaper

Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1902

Page

4

Fishermen Fleeced By Dam Visit Spoils

Local fishermen invited to a town dam to seine fish expected a bountiful haul but watched the dam owner drain the best fish into a tub. They returned to town with only a small remaining catch, a hard day’s work wasted and losses noted.

Theorg Seine Thersin Winchester Sports

Touching tribute to Gen Morgan marked centennial death

The Friendship Fire Company organized a cemetery ceremony on the hundredth anniversary of General Morgan's death, July 6, 1802, with floral offerings for each grave. Despite heat and low attendance, the event inspired a future annual decoration tradition reflecting public spirit and honor.

Morgan Friendship Fire Company

Braddock Street Church and railroad excursion notices

Two local items report Harry Jones and Edward Carper crossing the Opequon amid high water after yesterday s storm. The Braddock Street Methodist conference will convene at the parsonage at 8 30 PM with the Board of Stewards meeting at 8 PM. Baltaradte and Ohio Railroad announces an excursion to Washington and Baltimore next Sunday July 13 with round trip fares of 1 and 1 25.

Harry Jones Edward Carper Front Royal Opequon Braddock Street Baltaradte and Ohio Railroad Washington Baltimore

Valley Union Sunday School Yard Party Planned

The Valley Union Sunday School near Winchester will hold a yard party on July 31 August 1 and 2. W H Gray Triplett eleven month old son of Henry and Lassie Triplett died. Mrs Spurr ill at her home on Ete Street yesterday was critical.

Valley School House Valley Union Winchester Martinsburg W. H. Gray Triplett Henry Triplett Lassie Triplett Spurr James Spurr Merton Kremer South Market Street Mathew de Ronville Albany N. Y Hewitt Langdon, D. C Scott Fuller City

The Storm at Gore

Severe rainstorm hits Gore Virginia with two showers and a heavy gully washer. Lightning damages a fence in Smoke yard but no major harm. Corn fields eroded on high ground while Dry Run floods. Correspondent notes social visits from Painter Hill to Myrtle Cooper and Miss Bowman at Dean McKee’s home.

Gores Smoke Painter Hill Myrtle Cooper Bowman Dean McKee J. W. Parish

Notable Visitors and Local Appointments Chronicle

Free glassware giveaway at Goldmans. Baltimore residents Ad Ritter and E. Bailey spend time in the city while Herbert S. Larrick attends court in Woodstock. Ada Wingerter leaves for Cumberland Md. Elks Carnival attendees Kurtz and Doran depart for Cumberland. Various locals welcome visitors or travel, including Baker, Luke, Jones, Hansbrough, Carr, Bell, Ramsgate, Hoover, Hutchison, Thompson, and Henry, with brief notes on health and family ties.

Ad. Ritter Baltimore Herbert S. Larrick Woodstock

Popular Couple Married in Washington Today

Report says Chas. Quick and Justa E. Smith, a well known young pair, wed in Washington today confirming their marriage event.

Chas. Quick Justa E. Smith Washington

Lost Coat Found Between Winchester and Marlboro

A black coat containing fishing line and three spools of thread was reported lost on July 4 between Winchester and Marlboro. Return to the office.

Winchester Marlboro

MISTOOK AISMAN Aboard a Train by a Card Sharp

A cautious American traveling with a stranger suspects a professional gambler after a series of games aboard. The stranger proposes ever bolder stakes and teaches an obscure French game. At Nice station the man reveals a card naming Lord Russell of Killowen, Lord Chief Justice of England.

Orig Amn Nice Lord Russel of Killowen England

The Old Time Derby and Other Colonial Customs

A nostalgic contrast of 1780 Derby travel with modern rail fashion, noting how wealth dictated attendance and the pace of life. Also included are tips on feeding the invalid and a humorous remark on a singer’s pose aboard an ocean liner.

Surrey Westminster Epsom John Gilpin Pall Mall Edward Spencer

A Question of Degree and Pocket Handkerchief Gaffe

A quip about mourning etiquette surfaces in a they say banter with a shopwalker and a jest about pocket handkerchiefs revealing money. The Detroit Free Press snippet ends with a payday punchline about a ten dollar handout.

London Hunker Detroit Free Press Baker’s

Tiny Cine Granules Promoted as Easy to Take

An ad touts Little cine Granules as pleasant and easy to take after meals. It notes a price of 25 cents per bottle and mentions no refunds or care details.

St. Louis Republic Whitlock Bushnell & Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gen. Morgan Gore Goldman’s Ada Wingerter Cumberland, Md Schneider’s Grocery E. E. Bailey Messrs Robert I. Kurtz J. Robert Doran Cumberland P. H. Rearson Edward Baker New York Mrs Wm. H. Baker E. C. Luke New York City Albert Jones Washington, D. C Charles Hansbrough Charles A. Carr Germantown George E. Jenkins Harmon Bell John N. Bell North Market Street J. A. Ramsgate Frederick, Md John Hoover Berryville Charles E. Hoover W. F. Hutchison Charles Thompson Julia Jones East Clifford Street Ernest Henry Jack Henry South Kent Street Harry Seabright Uniontown Star Aisman New York Press Franck Baker & Son Horsey & Atwell E. Bruce Capper Optician and Jeweler West Water Street Pennsylvania Railroad Tyrone S. S. Buarr Burus W. Weeks New York Life Ins. Co Blair Rouss Avenue H. R. Bryarly & Bro Virginia Co. E. Bushnell & Co Drueersts and Pharmacists Main St Ponte A. L. Shearer North Market St Bailey & Boxwell’s C. Giuliani Main Street the Fruit Man J. W. Henshall Soeskael Grim & Haymaker South Maintreet Virginia Lightning Conductor Co D. R. Eskey J. B. Winkfield Hayfield Rice's Genta Thomas Keating Agt Cumberland Beer Braddock Barwell Cumberland Brewing Company Telephone North Main Street Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank United States S. H. Hable Star Clothier and Furnisher Main Water Streets The Winchester Inn G. C. Shepard Telephone Winchester, Virginia Fairfax College and Preparatory School Fairfax College Uéir G. C. Shepard Warng Shiver Noakes Funk Renanpoan Nat’l Bank Deo Brow Tim
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