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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
1
Cumberland Md reports Mrs. Wallace Whitwamb, of this city, arrested on desertion charges after eloping to Fairmont with Jack Kitzner of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The couple, who lived in Cumberland, had a child staying with the wife’s mother in Fairmont when illness prompted a return.
An early morning scare at Messrs. Horsey & Atwell on North Main described a missing glass and copper collar-case valued at 18 dollars with contents of 3 dollars. Clerks initially blamed theft, but the case was later found moved by a neighbor as a joke, with plans to recover proper custody.
Rev Sam Jones and colleagues P Jones and Rev George R Stewart arrive in Winchester from White Post about five this afternoon. They will take the 6 04 train on the Baltimore and Ohio. This marks their first Winchester visit since 1893 meetings.
In Strasburg Virginia Gabriel Barebee and Thomas Lawhorn, drivers for Lane Brothers, quarrel over alleged theft. Barebee was stabbed three times in the left abdomen and twice in the back. Lawhorn fled and is being sought by officers.
The second day at White Post Virginia camp meeting led by Sam Jones drew about 600 in each service, based on ticket sales of 1 100 to 1 200 for the day. Jones preached temperance and condemned liquor sellers with his usual blunt wit, praising some criminals less than ram sellers. A large group from Winchester attended, and another rally was held that afternoon with a sizeable crowd expected to closeout the event that night.
Charles E. Fries, a North Market Street merchant, was surprised with a birthday dinner hosted by his mother Mrs. G Casper Fries on National Avenue. The table featured cut flowers and the note mentions most stores close at 6 PM except Saturdays.
The Star reports its office is now at 4 South Main Street in the former Henry Schneider Shoe Factory while renovations continue The Star Office can be contacted by name rather than phone number for now.
Mrs. George H. Haines slipped entering a smokehouse on Braddock Street and fell, suffering a serious injury. Initial opinion suggested internal damage, but later assessment found no internal injury. she remains confined to bed at home.
The Luray Courier notes Judge Thomas W. Harrison is reelected unopposed to the Page area circuit. The paper calls him learned upright and impartial, and congratulates the people on clean judicial hands.
Berryville Virginia will debut gas lighting on July 31 provided by the newly chartered Battletown Gas Company. The Village Improvement Association plans a lawn party in Court House Square to fund Old Academy Grounds improvements. Workmen finish upgrades at Ralph Savage's East Main Street saloon and the Berryville Cornet Band raised nearly $80 at a lawn party for new uniforms.
A large locomotive on a Brunswick Maryland yard side track suddenly moved and toppled into the turntable pit. It struck another engine on the turntable, tearing the pilot free, and wrecked the runaway while blocking the turntable and hindering rail traffic. Several engines were blocked in the round house as crews cleared the yard.
Dr G Kenton Heist returned last night after a day of bass fishing. A longer stay was prevented by pressing engagements. Breakfast included bacon apples and cante lupes at Schneider's Grocery.
Mr J Frank Eddy reports his bicycle stolen Monday night. William Johnson, a negro, is charged but fled after officers learned of the case. The bicycle was brought to Winchester this morning by the Berryville stage.
The funeral for Mrs Nancy Hardy who died near Greenspring yesterday morning was held today at Greenspring Church at 10:30 AM. Interment followed in the cemetery of the old Stone Church.
Little Nellie Dehaven daughter of Mrs Amanda Dehaven near Siler Virginia died yesterday after being badly burned when she set paper and her dress on fire while left in charge of a younger sibling. Her mother tried to save her suffering burns to hands while nurse Dr J E Janney is noted. The family has suffered prior losses including Luther Dehaven who died of typhoid fever last August.
Travelers at the B and O station in Pittsburg were amused by a large young man named Elmer Shephard from Pocahontas West Virginia. The 18 year old says he weighs 625 pounds and has gained 124 pounds in two years. He stands five feet six and three quarters inches tall with a 96 inch belt. He previously performed in Winchester on July 4 and his catchphrase Have you seen the boy became popular.
Yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clock J. E. Largent and Miss Bonnie L. Anderson, both of Frederick county, were married in Gainesboro. The wedding was a quiet one and was solemnized at the Methodist parsonage. Rev. A. A. P. Neel officiated. The marriage was a surprise to the many friends of the young couple.
A local notice invites attendees to Winchester event on July 30 31 featuring equestrian shows with high jumping demonstrations including riders and horses performing bold feats.
The new Virginia constitution leaves no registered voters in the state creating a peculiar legal standstill. The Winchester Corporation Court will convene next Monday with cases including Susan Barber manslaughter. without registered voters there can be no grand jury or jurors legally summoned.
Ten year old Elsie Grim of east Monmouth street suffered severe burns to her hand when she picked up a hot lamp chimney last night after the lamp had burned for some time. The hand is covered with blisters and she endures considerable pain.
Miss Laura Strider of Charles Town West Virginia is at Dr Barnard sanatorium on North Charles street Baltimore after a successful operation two weeks ago. Her condition is encouraging and she is expected to leave the sanitarium around August 1. Strider served as a missionary in Japan and taught at Valley Female College Winchester Virginia and other places.
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society will hold an afternoon meeting next Saturday in its rooms on Reuss Avenue. Regular business will be transacted.
Attend the Sarah Zane picnic at Island Park on August 14 as planned. The message confirms the event location and date and invites participation.
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