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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1901
Page
1
Clarence Patton sustained a severe eye wound when a boiler fragment struck his face during demolition work at Sumac Mill. Fellow workers saw blood and the iris protruding. Dr. Love removed a damaged iris portion. the eye will remain disfigured though vision may partly return.
A roll of floor matting measuring thirty five yards disappeared at the corner of Main and Water streets during the day rush. Camillus Curl had bought the matting and left it with a bridle while fetching tacks. returning minutes later it was gone. Police search continues with no trace as of 4 30 pm. If recovered and sold, Curl will reimburse the buyer.
The Charley Rouss Fire Company donated use of their hall for a Hospital Association charity dance next week. They presented group photographs of the company and band, including a World Champions reel team image, in gilt frames. Rev. W H G Joyce elected chaplain after Rev. E O Eldridge moved away.
The Sarah Zane Fire Company held a busy meeting with high attendance. Members discussed obtaining 500 feet of hose and rates to Woodstock for July 4, deciding to abandon the rail trip if rates were excessive while planning attendance at a church festival and continuing efforts to arrange hall lighting and janitorial services.
John St Clair a 76 year old respected colored blacksmith of Stephensons died suddenly at his home from heart disease this morning at 6 30. He was known for old fashioned courtesy and community standing and leaves no family. Funeral at Lee's Chapel near Bruce town tomorrow at 1 pm with many white attendees.
A morning remark on the cold air near North Market Street follows the Ice Plant starting up the previous evening. A district resident countered that the chill was expected, proving not all Third Ward wits are dormant despite frost on Election Day.
Intelligence reported the death of Rid gar De Duphane a well known music teacher at a Second precinct station in Washington DC He was found dead in his cell after alcohol use and heart disease likely linked to intoxication Police traced his backstory to Shenandoah county and Winchester with references to family scandal and a wife named Hopkins The Post account noted he was refused admission to a hospital due to regulation on acute alcoholism and described his movements from Woodstock New Market to St James Hotel before detention
The article laments the neglect of Judge Handley seven years after his death. It notes his Southern sympathies, large estate left to Winchester, and lack of a memorial on Confederate Memorial Day despite his philanthropy and wish to rest near Jackson's boys. It questions Winchester’s remembrance and sentiment.
The marriage of Wesley S. Tull and Eleanor M. Howard, both of Frederick City Maryland, occurred Thursday in Baltimore. Rev. E L Watson of Harlem Park M E Church officiated at a small home ceremony attended by relatives and friends. They will reside in Frederick City. Mrs. Tull is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas T F Howard. Mr. Tull is a former Winchester resident who built and occupied the Fairmont avenue home now owned by Mrs. German Smith.
Funeral services for the late John William Boxwell, who died yesterday, will be held tomorrow at 11:30 AM at Little Mountain Meeting House in the county. The cortege will depart his city residence at 10:00 AM.
Dr. Harry Baetjer, son of Henry Baetjer of Winchester, earns Johns Hopkins Hospital medical faculty appointment as resident physician. He was top in class among 76, with 12 admitted for hospital staff exams. will sail with his father to Germany on June 8S H Meier for a two to three month absence.
Indications point to a stir in church circles tomorrow with four new ministers taking pulpits. Two baccalaureate sermons will draw crowds at Christ Church and Braddock Street M E Church. Special music will accompany services. Rev J C Jones Rev Dr George Reed Rev Dr Jonah Lupton and Rev W J McKenney named.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. House of Washington announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Gelia Belt to J Wallace Allen. The ceremony is set for Wednesday evening June 19 at St. Pauls English Lutheran Church. Gelia Belt is a Winchester native and sister of S Porter House, Star Washington correspondent.
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