Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester The Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

Page 1

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1901

Page

1

Kinzel Lot Seen as Likely Hospital Site

The Winchester Memorial Hospital site decision is set for tonight’s board meeting. The Kinzel lot at Stewart and Clifford streets appears to be the remaining choice after the Glaize lot was sold, with Mrs Kinzel offering a liberal deal and location favoring acceptance.

Winchester Memorial Hospital The Star Glaize Peyton Street Fairmont Avenue Kinzel Stewart and Clifford Streets Yesternoon Fred L. Glaize

Victims of the Double Crowning

A letter describes the drowning of Mrs. Malinda Keller aged 89 and her grandson Ruby McKeever in Trout Run near Wardensville West Virginia last Saturday. Keller is survived by daughter Miss Ida Kaller. McKeever, last of his family, was first cousin to William Aiken of Winchester. his father was the late Iaac McKeever and they resided in Wardensville.

Malinda Keller Ruby McKeever Trout Run Wardensville W. Va Stak Keller Ida Kaller Young McKeever William Aiken Winchester Iaac McKeever

Nicklin Becomes Partner in Bushnell Drug Co

Rev Dr John E Bushnell sells his interest in the Geo E Bushnell Drug Co to W S Nicklin who now holds half the business with George Bushnell Nicklin a registered pharmacist came to Winchester two years ago and has built a strong reputation as a druggist and business man The pair are poised to drive growth together

Svar John E. Bushnell Geo. E. Bushnell Drug Co W.S. Nicklin Nicklin George Bushnell Winchester Bushnell

Two Accomplished Ladies Visit and Miss Henry’s Riding

Miss Juliette Henry returned to Millwood from Parkersburg after several months while her sister Miss Dora Henry was in Winchester. Dora planned to enter events at the Fair Grounds for Memorial Hospital but rain spoiled the day. Miss Henry excels in equestrian display and recently earned praise riding thoroughbred hunters at Boyce, clearing hurdles with grace.

Juliette Henry Parkersburg W. Va Millwood Dora Henry Winchester Fair Grounds Memorial Hospital Miss Henry Boyce

Winchester Boys Claim Two Diplomas at Washington and Lee

Two Winchester youths gained degrees at Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia. John Jay Oberlin earned a Bachelor of Arts and William Wood Glass a Bachelor of Law. Oberlin, former John Kerr Schools assistant principal, was a university quarterback. Glass, son of Col. W. W. Glass, has taught at several southern schools. The Luther Seevers Birely scholarship of 300 dollars went to Frederick Worman Cramer of Frederick City, Maryland.

Winchester Washington & Lee University Lexington John Jay Oberlin William Wood Glass Oberlin John Oberlin Town John Kerr Schools Glass Col W. W. Glass Frederick County Holmes Boyd, Jr Davis Conrad

Burglary Foiled in Shenandoah City Store

A bold burglary occurred at Burwell, Strickler & Co. on Main Street near the railroad. Three men entered early while Richard Beardsworth slept and were interrupted when a passing train halted. three were captured, one escaped, and Beardsworth was formerly with T. M. Bantz.

Shenandoah City Richard Beardsworth Burwell, Strickler & Co Beardsworth Main Street Mr. Beardsworth T.M. Bantz

Atwell Warns Winchester Childrens Show Exciting

The Auditorium manager S R Atwell predicts tomorrow nights childish extravaganza will be among Winchester’s best entertainments. He watched a rehearsal with the children yesterday afternoon and was surprised to find several hours passed while he watched the play.

S. R. Atwell Winchester

Local Charities Receive Donations From Chas B Rouss

Mr. Chas. B. Rouss sent fifty dollars to the Independent Fire Company and twenty five dollars to the Citizens Company of Charlestown.

Chas. B. Rouss The Independent Fire Company Citizens Company of Charlestown

Printer Benjamin F. Gilmore Believed Alive After Westward Move

Veteran Middletown printer Benjamin F. Gilmore was thought to have died by his own hand near Grafton West Virginia. A letter from Rowlesburg prompted inquiry. a man answering Gilmore’s name stayed at a Middletown hotel June 14 to 17 claiming to work for Brent Buell Co of Baltimore and bought a westbound ticket after. The June 14 letter to his brother‑in‑law and sighting on June 17 cast doubt on the fatal act theory.

Benjamin F. Gilmore Middletown Grafton W. Va Rowlesburg Gilmore Brent, Buell & Co Baltimore

Fair Collegian Victim Identified in Baltimore Runaway

A Baltimore and Ohio station runaway left Miss Ella Lake seriously injured and bedbound. Ella Lake, daughter of F M Lake of Loudoun County Virginia, had attended Valley Female College in Winchester and was returning home with her father when the accident occurred. The Star reported the earlier condition as serious.

Tor Star Baltimore and Ohio Philomont Loudoun County Ella Lake F. M. Lake Miss Lake Valley Female College Winchester Star

Pioneer's Son Weds County Girl at Market Street Church

County Clerk Cartmell issued a marriage license to O. H. Anderson and Annie M. Hoover. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. Marshall West at Market Street M.E Church. The groom, son of the late pioneer fruit grower O. H. Anderson, helped popularize apples and peaches in Frederick County. The bride, daughter of William Hoover, moved from Shenandoah about a year ago.

Cartmell O. H. Anderson Annie M. Hoover Krent Royal Road T. Marshall West Market Street M.E Frederick County Wm. Hoover Clevenger Farm Shenandoah

Lightning Struck Middletown Home Destroys Chimney

A severe afternoon storm in Middletown brought a lightning strike to the residence of Mr M E Pope. The bolt dismantled the chimney and partially stunned the family but caused no injuries.

Jennie Lewis Weds John Catlett at Parsonage

Miss Jennie Lewis and Mr John Catlett were married at the parsonage of Frederick Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South on Tuesday by Rev N N Hall. The couple reside in the county.

Jennie Lewis John Catlett Frederick Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church, South N. N. Hall The County

Former Frederick County Resident James Osborn Dies Near Council Bluffs

James W. Osborn, about 74, a former Frederick County resident, died suddenly last Thursday at his Iowa home after a brief heart attack. He built a fortune from farming, supported church work, helped erect the local church, and recently visited his old home. He left five sons farms and was connected to the Easter and Clevenger families.

Joseph L. Baker Frederick County A. C. Jackson James W. Osborn Council Bluffs Iowa Osborn Methodist Episcopal Church Miss Easter Baltimore Hamilton Easter Clevengers Jones

Mr. Rays Niece Weds In Hennepin Illinois

Mrs. Lelia J. Ray daughter of James Ray and Miss Ellen McWhorter wed Percy L. McWhorter at the bride’s home in Hennepin Illinois on June 12. The event drew praise from The Putman Record calling the bride estimable sociable and ready for society or home.

John Ray Funk & Ray Lelia J. Ray James Ray Percy L. McWhorter Hennepin Ill Putman Record

Quarterly Conference At Round Hill

The first Frederick Circuit Quarterly Conference will be at Round Hill on Saturday morning after services at 10 30 led by Rev Hamil presiding elder Winchester District. All official circuit members urged to attend with love feast at 10 o'clock and sacraments at 11 o'clock. Public invited.

Frederick Round Hill Hamil Winchester

Men to Inspect Gainesboro Coal Mines With New Machinery

H B Reynolds and Samuel MacEachern of Scranton Pennsylvania, new investors in the Gainesboro coal mines, have visited Winchester repeatedly and are in Gainesboro today. By July first they will install new machinery at the coal deposit and continue investigations.

Messrs H.B. Reynolds Samuel MacEachern Scranton Gainesboro Winchester

Runaway Wagon Stuns Piccadilly Street Crowd

A horse driven by Mr. John Catlett and his wife with an infant nearly caused disaster on Piccadilly Street. Breakage of the harness caused the wagon to lunge, frightening the horse and prompting the occupants to fear jumping. Bystanders halted the animal near a tree as the vehicle sped past the Baltimore & Ohio crossing.

Ess Piccadilly Street John Catlett Baltimore & Ohio Crossing

Where Am I At Visitant Circles Winchester City Hall

A lone elder riding a mountain horse wanders Frederick Plaza seeking the market house and City Hall. He speaks of long absence from Winchester and is guided to the county hitching yard before rechecking the hall. The scene captures a late nineteenth century curiosity.

Frederick County Frederick Plaza Winchester

Generous South End Proffers Their Night for Charity

The South End Hose Company offers a free night at The Auditorium to aid Winchester Memorial Hospital. Fire department branches unanimously approved allowing the ladies to use their night for the entertainment, with only lighting or license costs. Miss Effie Fisher of Strasburg returned home from visiting Miss Allie Neville.

South End Winchester Memorial Hospital Fire Department Effie Fisher Strasburg Allie Neville

Cinderella in Flowerland at The Auditorium

The cast for Cinderella in Flowerland is announced for the show at The Auditorium tomorrow evening. Notable performers include Lucile Faulkner as Cinderella, May Markell as Fairy Godmother Nature, Avanel Beverley as Bonnie Bee Page, and Glenn Ryan as Robin Red Prince's Herald, with a long list of supporting roles from Bertha Boehm to Pearl Wigginton and others.

Daisy Cinderella Lucile Faulkner Jock Med Lily Fadie Gran Nature May Markell Bonnie Bee—Page Avanel Beverley Prp Cs Iyers Sarah Willis Datereg Robin Red Prince's Herald Glenn Ryan Prince Sunshine Aanley Smith Bertha Boehm Buttercup Nan Maynard Briatic Ccc Csercrewwaese Tabard Anna Stine Mignonette Screesereceres Ada March Litho Nccres Cesta Vera Lynch Sweet Pea Mamie Boehman Ccos Td Press Creatieas

Fairyland Ball and Daisy Crown the Blossom Prince

Tairy Davterty invites kind friends to Fairyland as Red summons the Blossoms and proclaims the ball. Prince Sunshine seeks a Princess. Daisy in a marvelous gown arrives under Bees and Butterflies. The ball ends with Daisy’s coronation and joyous pairings.

Tairy Davterty Bun Red Prince Sunshine Haghock Tiger Daisy Bonnie Bee Io Assembly Rainbow Prince Baine Ncess Arguerette

Rain Spoils Charity Races at Fair Grounds

Heavy shower at two o'clock drenched the track and forced cancellation of the charity races at the Fair Grounds. Organizers expect to reschedule the event for one day next week as preparations were already underway and many attendees planned to participate.

Fair Grounds

Weather forecast for Virginia Thursday and Friday

The United States Weather Bureau issues a forecast for Virginia with partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday. Light southeast winds are expected.

United States Weather Bureau Today Virginia

Boy dies after horse kick injury two weeks ago

Reynolds Chapman, 13, died early yesterday from lockjaw after being kicked on the left leg by an unshod horse. Thomas Chapman, his father, reported the accident occurred two weeks prior and the boy developed symptoms leading to death.

Thomas Chapman Reynolds Cuffster

Sixteen Crimson Ramble Rose Buds At Mrs. Ray's Garden

Mrs. Nellie Ray grows sixteen Crimson Ramble rose buds on a single scalk in her flower garden at the South Main Street residence.

Nellie Ray South Main Street

Will Preside Over Meeting at Randolph Macon Trustees

Rev. Dr. S. K. Cox will preside over the annual session of Randolph Macon trustees in Ashland Virginia during Bishop Granberry's absence.

S. K. Cox Ashland Bishop Granberry Randolph- Macon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. W. S. Nicklin Washington & Lee Richard Atwell Bushnell’s Benj. F. Gilmore Fair Collegian Pioneer End J. W. Osborn Mr. Ray West Sunbrams Henry Seal Leslie Anderson Harry Lynch Clay Hodgson Byrd Joyce Lyndon Joyce Raindrops Virgie Haines Eliza Diffenderfer Meta Sartelle Frances Parker Zella Carper Pearl Wigginton California Bushnell’ S
Search Courier

Search the Winchester The Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester The Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication