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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1901
Page
1
The Mutual Farmers Club of Frederick county met at Circle Hill on Saturday June 15. Officers were installed, the treasurer reported, and E W Lupton gave an essay on improving soil. He urged manure and green crop plowing with clover as the cheapest option. Members debated lime use and weather effects on clover stands.
The Friendship Band presented an eight piece open air program on Court House Lawn attracting a large crowd. The ensemble showcased improved phrasing and technique under Prof. Homer with a bass solo by Mr. Wm. Andrews. Concerts will be repeated through the summer and welcomed by the public.
Mr. Charles David Smith has succeeded to ownership of The Model Printery as Mr. J. Fred. Goshert sold his interest and moved to Chicago, according to Saturday's Star.
Two young men Brent Clark and Clem Capper encountered three armed men on the Northwestern pike near the county line just after midnight. The trio commandeered their horse, attempted to steal the harness, and then abandoned the uneasy pair after finding the gear less valuable than expected. One of the attackers may be identifiable by a victim.
The 262 excursionists from Washington traveled on a vestibuled Baltimore and Ohio train yesterday. They arrived about 11 and left at 6, gaining seven hours to visit. Capt. Frank Norris led the trip with two special officers aboard, a precaution Winchester officials praised as preventing disturbances.
Isaac Jackson proprietor of the Rose Hill Creamery suffered a sudden attack while leaving town on Saturday. He fell, gasping for breath, was assisted by bystanders who brought him to Robert Barr's residence. Dr. Miller attended, and Jackson is much improved today.
The School Board will meet at 8 o'clock this evening to elect teachers for the coming year. California Perfumes, at Bushnell's.
Dispute over a brick pile at Frederick Plaza ends for now as three men face larceny charges and bail conditions while Judge Atkinson weighs ownership. Mayor Barton signals possible dismissal of prosecutions, calling the action wrong and urging a public apology to restore Winchester’s damaged reputation.
John S Timberlake longtime Front Royal resident and Confederate veteran died at his home after paralysis that left him speechless since last Wednesday. A farmer at Milldale, he leaves a widow three sons and three daughters. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon. Survived by brother Thomas Timberlake and relative Harry Timberlake of the city.
Mrs. S. B. Boden of Brucetown was attacked by three vicious dogs on Saturday afternoon in the road near her home. After a desperate fight she beat them off and escaped with torn clothing but no serious injuries. This is the second such attack on her in a week. Herman E. Noskes has returned to Chicago to resume duties with the Chicago Record.
Yesterday evening at Sacred Heart Church Rev. Gaston Payne consecrated a new statue of the Sacred Heart a Paris replica illuminated by waxen tapers and surrounded by flowers. He preached on Christ's sufferings and spoke of the League of the Sacred Heart urging greater local membership. Benediction closed services as Rev Michael Ahern blessed the congregation and the choir sang the sacred hymn.
Shawnee Tribe members decorated graves at Mt Hebron with flowers in a memorial service led by Past Sachem R. E. Trenary. Chiefs visited the cemetery and paid respects at the graves of Henry Kinzel and C. A. B. Coffroth, with the Coffroth monument noted.
After two years as night clerk at Hotel Evans Graham G Baker retires and is succeeded by Burgess son of a proprietor. Baker was popular with travelers and newspaper men and will spend weeks at home in Opequon before taking a road position.
The United States Weather Bureau forecasts fair and warm conditions in Virginia tonight and Tuesday. A local item notes Mrs. A. C. Brown has returned from Nebraska.
The Star publishes Mayor Barton’s statement defending Officer Neville and disputing the paper’s portrayal of events over an alleged trespass and city county dispute. Barton asserts duty to protect property and accuses misrepresentation, noting a formal agreement with Byrd and city county authorities.
Notice says any member without a uniform may obtain one by seeing James M. Haymaker. Twenty uniforms available. Captain J. P. Happox presides.
A Sunday dawn blaze destroyed Grant's livery stable on Fairfax Lane causing $1,100 in losses. Firemen contained the fire quickly, saving the building and stock and earning high praise from visiting Fire Chief observers. All eighteen horses were saved and most equipment protected.
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