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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
1
The John Kerr Public Schools marked their closing with a diplomas ceremony for 22 graduates. Superintendent M M Lynch delivered an engaging address on education’s role in the 20th century and the city honored John Kerr with a graveside flower tribute.
A crush of shoppers filled the Shearer building on North Main street for the opening of E. J. Dempsey & Co 5 and 10 cent store in Winchester. Women led the rush to bowls and pitchers priced at ten cents, as clerks worked to serve the influx and doors were briefly locked to avoid overcrowding. The store promises three years lease and steady trade as it stays open for a novelty in town.
The Friendship Fire Company voted unanimously to retain their steam engine rather than dispose of it. A formal proposal from W. H. Mitchie prompted the discussion, but Captain Haymaker led the meeting to preserve the gift from Charles B. Rouss and Winchester residents. The vote affirmed the engine remains with the company until the building housing it decays. In a separate report, Harris shot his wife and then himself after a quarrel, dying at once. only a bystander witnessed the tragedy.
A midnight blaze engulfed the large flour mill of Turner Dehaven at Greensburg in this county near Cainsboro. The plant and contents valued at about 2500 dollars were destroyed with little insurance. No cause is known and suspicion of arson looms as no fire had been active at the mill since last spring. Dehaven, sick recently, could not save the mill and focused on protecting nearby property. The mill was among the largest in the area.
A partial list of pupils who passed exams at John Kerr Public Schools as the school closes today includes male and female students from High School Senior and Junior classes, Eighth Grammar and Grade levels, with numerous named students. Visitors Mr. Joseph Hardesty and Mr. C. S. W. Barnes are noted in town.
The Friendship Fire Company met in special session led by Captain James M. Haymaker to plan Fourth of July decorations. A committee was named to decorate the hall and funds were allotted. The parade will feature the company’s fine hose carriage and steamer, drawn by members. Plans included uniforms, horse arrangements, and a delegate to Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association.
The article notes tomorrow June 21 as the longest day with sunrise at 4 41 and sunset at 7 35 giving 14 hours 54 minutes of daylight. It states the shortest day occurs December 22 and summer begins on Sunday June 22.
Governor Montague and Mrs. Montague near arrival at Jordan White Sulphur Springs for a several week stay. They will host a Governor's Ball and this social function will attract Winchester society. The Martinsburg World notes Miss Mary Syme, native of Winchester, as an elocutionist with refined talent. Bailey Boxwell receive raspberries in town.
Col H H Baker pleaded guilty to failing to answer a court summons and was fined $25 in Winchester Circuit Court. The incident followed contempt proceedings tied to a July death suit against Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co. for $10,000. Evidence opened with witnesses describing the live wire incident that led to Lewis Price death, and the trial recess occurred after seven witnesses testified.
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