Byrd Attacked by Policeman on South Market Street
Frederick County prosecuting attorney R. E. Byrd was assaulted by Chief Seabright on South Market Street after seeking an explanation for yesterday's curtaily treatment. Byrd sustained a broken arm two jaw injuries and scalp wounds. He filed a warrant for assault with intent to kill. A local reverend witnessed sounds of the blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Byrd
Frederick County
South Market Street
A. Seabright
Byrd
Bright
J. Byrd
Warren County
Mr. Byrd
Chief Seabright
Hragonier
Skaes
Sea- Ce
Seabright
P. W. Boyd
T. Marshall West
Billy
Contest Committee Sets Prize Rules for July Parade
The Fourth of July Contest Committee finalizes rules for two events. The largest and best uniformed company may include a musical organization with a $50 prize. The best drilled company in parade formation earns $25, with judges assessing the visiting companies by their evolutions.
Bought Portion of Fletcher Lot in Shenandoah County News
Mr R M Henry purchased from Mr Martin Grove of Shenandoah County Virginia 138 feet of land on North Market Street in the Fletcher Lot. R E B Yowell departed this morning for a visit to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
R. M.henry
Martin Grove
Shenandoah County
Florida Sends Her Greetings at Winchester Confederate Shaft Unveiling
At Stonewall Cemetery Rev D Bulla read a letter from Florence Murphy Cooley president of Florida Division Daughters of the Confederacy, greeting Mrs W S Love and all who honor Confederate dead with the Florida shaft. The note thanks Love and others for placing the memorial, notes Florida’s pride in funding the monument, and acknowledges contributions from Martha Reid Chapter Jacksonville and the late C B Rouss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Cemetery
D. Bulla
Florence Murphy Cooley
Richmond
Florida
Daughters of the Confedracy
W.S. Love
Winchester Chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy
Winchester
Virginia
Jefferson Davis Monument Association
Love
M. H. Bessent
Jacksonville
Fla
Martha Reid
Daughters of the Confederacy of
Bessent
C. B. Rouss
Dr Hyde's Place in Yesterday's Stonewall Cemetery Program
Rev Dr J P Hyde chaplain of Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans oversaw unveiling ceremonies at Stonewall Cemetery as master of ceremonies. He has directed Sixth of June events for fifteen years and introduced participants, paying tribute to Major Albert Akers in a brief eloquent speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hyde
Ashby Camp
Stonewall Cemetery
Hyde
Albert Akers
Friendship Fire Company Holds Regular Meeting
The Friendship Fire Company conducted its regular monthly meeting chaired by Capt. James M. Haymaker. Routine business was completed and no special items were presented. Parade arrangements were finalized and attention focused on events beyond the Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friendship Fire Company
James M. Haymaker
Were Wedded High in Air
Miss Effie Viola Ross and Mr. J. Luther Williams of Stephens City were married Wednesday by Rev. J. C Thrasher at Lovers Rock where the Potomac marks a scenic union. The bride, daughter of Thomas Ross, had lived in Baltimore. They plan to live on the groom’s farm near Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Viola Ross
J. Luther Williams
Stephens City
J. C Thrasher
Shepherdstown
Harper's Ferry
Rock
Virginia
West Virginia
Potomac
Thomas Ross
Baltimore
Harper’s Ferry
Baccalaureate Sermon Tomorrow at Fairfax College
Tomorrow morning at 11 Rev J J Fix will preach the baccalaureate sermon to the young ladies of Fairfax College in the Presbyterian Church. He is a faculty member described as eloquent and scholarly. The student body will attend with the choir providing music as Fairfax College closes its first year as a college now offering collegiate instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Fix
Fairfax College
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Fix
Shepherd
Bank Passes Million Mark in Winchester
Shenandoah Valley National Bank surpassed one million in total resources and liabilities, a first for Winchester banks. National Bank Examiner Robinson and assistant Scofield conducted yesterday’s regular examination and reported everything in first class shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Winchester
National Bank
Robinson
Scofield
Comrey's Band Delights Martinsburg Court House Lawn Audience
Comrey's Concert Band of Martinsburg under Prof A Comrey rendered an excellent musical program yesterday afternoon on Court House Lawn. A large crowd listened attentively and highly appreciated each number performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comrey
Martinsburg
Court House Lawn
Prof
A. Comrey
Memorials and True Piety Sermons by Rev Bulla
Rev C D Bulla pastor of Braddock Street Methodist Church will preach tomorrow at 11 am on Memorials and at 8 pm on True Piety. The public is cordially invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C .D. Bulla
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Jas W Foley Doing Well After Appendectomy
Jas W Foley assistant cashier of the Bank of Clarke county, operated on for appendicitis by Dr Cyrus McCormick and assisted by Drs W S Love and Robert Glass of this city, is today doing well after the Thursday operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. W. Foley
Bank of
Clarke County
Cyrus McCormick
Berryville
W. 8. Love
Robert Glass
Serenaded Mayor Elect by City Band
On Wednesday night Mayor elect W. C. Gratchen was serenaded by the Union Cornet Band. The event featured a flour advertisement from Miller Supply Co offering five brands to select from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C.gratchen
Union Cornet Band
Miller Supply Co
Capt. G W Kurtz Reappointed to Virginia Embalmers Board
Capt Geo W Kurtz, noted furniture dealer and funeral director of this city, is reappointed by Governor Montague to the State Board of Embalmers for a five year term from July. The board, consisting of five members, licenses embalmers and Kurtz has served eight years, having been appointed by three governors. His renomination was expected after his consideration for president of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Kurtz
State Board of Embalmers
Virginia
Montague
Capt
Kurtz
O’ Ferrall
Tyler
Child Found by The Star Bulletin
Mrs Annie Hobson on North Main Street found a lost three year old girl with blue eyes and light hair. The child could not speak her name. The Star Bulletin notice led to the mother contacting Hobson but she refused to have her name published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Hobson
North Main Street
Court adjourns. Harrison absent at Constitutional Convention
Judge Harrison’s Court did not sit today due to his absence at the Constitutional Convention in Richmond. No circuit court was held today. the court will convene Monday at ten o’clock with chancery matters in focus and a jury summoned to appear Monday the 16th for pending common law cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. W. Harrison
Richmond
Arrested Here For Martinsburg Theft
John Haff a 25 year old cripple was arrested by Officer McCartney on a Martinsburg W Va police description for robbing his Martinsburg cab employer of 25.00. He was located on Piccadilly street and admitted his identity guiding the Martinsburg officer back without a requisition. Mr Charles E Seal left this morning for Charlestown W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haff
McCartney
Martinsburg
W. Va
Piccadilly Street
Brilliant Ball to Mrs Stevens in Winchester Social
Last night a large social gathering in Winchester celebrated Miss Mary Stevens of New York with a dance hosted by Mrs. R. E. Byrd. An orchestra provided music for the German and other dances, followed by refreshments. Attending were Miss Mary Stevens and many local young people including Miss Nina Brown, Miss Lucy Willis, and Messrs. Thomas Royster, Marshall Russell, R. R. Byrd Jr., Harry Byrd, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
R. E. Byrd
Mary Stevens
New York
Nina Brown
Lucy Willis
Marguerite Stokes
Dorothy Carr
Belle Harrison
Eloise Miller
Carrie Baker
Annie D. Williams
Miss Miller
Anna Beverley
Virginia Fuller
Virginia Baker
Laura Dame
Messrs
Thomas Royster
Quiet June 6 Brings Three Arrests In Local Disturbance
Police records show an unusually quiet day with only three arrests. Special Policeman Kurtz attempted to arrest Oscar Reed for disorderly conduct but was struck by John Brown. both men, with Officer Neville, were jailed briefly and fined 2.50 each for disorderly conduct and interfering with an officer. A female intoxicated party was restrained by Officer McCartney and released the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. L. Kurtz
Oscar Reed
John Brown
Neville
Odd Fellows to Decorate Graves
Madison Lodge No 6 I O C F will meet at their hall in the Evans building at 4 p m tomorrow Sunday and march in full regalia to Hebron cemetery to place floral tributes on the graves of their deceased members an annual ceremony All visiting Odd Fellows are invited to participate meeting at the lodge rooms at the stated hour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Lodge
I. 0
C. F
Evans Building
Visitors to The Star Office Rekindle Local Ties
Among patrons at Winchester yesterday are Thos Levi of Boyce Mrs V B Baker Summit Point Harry S Shupp Ash Md A Byers Stephensons Opp Adams Gainesboro BN Lockhart Gore Jonah Hardesty Clearbrook Walter Grim Hagerstown Md Wm Pifer Boyce and Silas Lupton Gertards town W Va. returning community names reflect regional ties and ongoing local contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Pai Tue Star Office
Thos
Levi
Boyce
Baker
Summit Point
Harry
Singleton Farm Sold Near Ripon West Virginia
This afternoon W. Washington bought the J J Singleton farm located 24 miles east of Ripon West Virginia for 1400 dollars. The tract comprises 200 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Washington
J.J. Singleton
Ripon
W. Va
Floral honor rolls decorate Stonewall Cemetery graves
A Winchester observance honored Confederate dead with extensive floral displays at Stonewall Cemetery. Ladies from many states tended lots labeled by state, with Fairfax College teachers decorating officer graves and numerous local families listed for Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Texas, Maryland, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, and unknown deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Cemetery
Winchester
Knights of the South
Virginia
Emily Williams
Sallie Farmer
Lettie Boyd
Louise McGuire
Bessie Conrad
Bessie Nurton
Fairfax College
North Carolina
Wm. Tayd
Mie
John Sloat
James Tracey
Nettie Boxwell
Flavus Farmer
Wm. Flemister
Mary McCarty
Lillian Lewis
Henry
South Carolina
Wm. M. Atkinson
George Kurtz
John Lanis
Misses Hollis
Mana Jones
Deschon
Harry Reed
Florida
Henry Dinges
Stephens City
Texas
Annie Russell Hack
Mary R. Hack
Maryland
Etta
Louise Jones
Nellie Leafe
Mississippi
P.V. Boyd
Sadie
Peggie Miller
Louisiana
George Grim
Tennessee
James B. Russell
I. W. Russell
Marshall Willis
Georgia
Holmes Conrad
Nannie Miller
Virginia Green
Mary Heist
Lillie Cram
Jos. Steele
Robert Hamilton
Emma
Grace Goss
Alabama
Charles Clark
Wm. Hilliard
Louise Fuller
John Kerr Public Schools
James Knowe
Clarence Hardy
James Hardy
Kentucky
Mary
Julia Kurtz
Faulkner
Friendship wreath placed on Rouss grave by city fire company
The early edition of yesterday's Star omitted noting a wreath of flowers placed on the late Charles B. Rouss's grave by the Friendship Fire Company. The wreath from a Washington florist arrived at 11 44. Also, the personal effects of Wm L McCann were sold at public auction in front of the Court House by E Holmes Boyd with E L Hodgson as auctioneer. Erle Rodrick returned home from Martinsburg after visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Rouss
Friendship Fire Company
Washington Florist
Wm. L. McCann
E. Holmes Boyd
E. L. Hodgson
Registration Board Named for Winchester and County
The Convention Committee on Revision names Winchester boards for First to Fourth Wards with listed registrars and a Frederick County slate for Shawnee Opequon Back Creek Gainesboro and Stonewall precincts. Registrars hold office until January 1 1904 and must not seek elective office during tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention Committee On Revision
Winchester
First Ward
James M. Haymaker
Adam Forney
J. W. Taylor
Julian F. Ward
J. Brad Beverley
Harry Wood
W. W. Wall
Charles Fitzpatrick
Rosas Barr
W. P. McGuire
T. M. Barr
Jos. E. Kiger
Frederick County
Pir
Equi Pelaet
Bock Ny
Board of Registrars
Hose Co. No. 4 Will Be Here Harries Notice
The Hose Company No 4 of Harries announces its presence in the town with expected service coverage and readiness for local emergencies. Residents are advised to note the arrival and assess neighborhood fire protection implications.
Mrs Holland Travels from Gainsboro to Dayton Virginia
Mrs M C Holland of Gainsboro in this county departed today for Dayton Virginia to visit her friend, the wife of Professor Hiven shell, who serves as principal of Dayton Beboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
M. C. Holland
Gainsboro
Holland
Hivenshell
Dayton Beboo
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. EB. Yowell
Dr. Hyde
Friendship Fire Co
Comrey’s
C. D. Bulla
G. W. Kurtz
Star Bulletin
Charles E. Seal
Charlestown
W.va
Mrs. Stevens
Odd Fellows
Star Office
Singleton Farm
Rouss
Graye
Erle Rodrick
Registration Board
Frederick
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