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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
1
The City Democratic Executive Committee calls for ward primaries Friday at 8 p m to pick an eight member panel with two representatives from each ward. Voters are urged to choose men of proven democracy to preserve party stability and resist ring politics in Winchester.
Hop Jolliffe proprietor of Jolliffe's Bright Lights nearly drowned in the Poca hontas flood as the company crossed a waterlogged trestle. He was struck by a log and sank unconscious but was saved just in time while Harry Snyder accompanied the show.
The United States Weather Bureau reports fair and continued warmth for Virginia. Tonight and Friday will feature brisk southwest winds and dry conditions.
Citizens question why Judge Atkinson has not ruled on ownership of the brick claimed by the city and county. The Tuesday hearing was postponed as Anderson and McFarland were arrested and others connected could not attend. The heat, absence of evidence, and uncertainty over future dates kept the matter in limbo. Rumors of a damages suit against the city of Winchester are unfounded. any suit would name R. T. Barton as individual defendant.
Last night around eight o'clock a person entered the residence of Mr. Frank Haymaker on South Market Street while Mr. and Mrs. Haymaker were away. The marauder ransacked rooms before neighbors intervened and scared him off. Citizens vow a stronger reception if repeated.
The funeral of the late William O Leary occurred at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10 o'clock this morning. Rev Garton Payne officiated with pallbearers Wm Keating P H Reardon M M Lynch John Noonan Thomas Keating and M Conway. Interment followed at the Catholic Cemetery with a large attendance.
Richard Roman was sentenced to 18 months at the House of Correction by Justice Hoffman for assaulting Constable 8. D. Rhoades in Hancock while the arrest was being made. The report notes cigars and soda at Bushnell's.
Richard Grubbs a 47 year old widower and respected Happy Creek resident died by suicide in Front Royal Virginia after buying a revolver at C W Millers hardware and shooting himself in the temple near his horse stable. Coroner Forsythe ruled death self inflicted with financial reverses cited as a possible motive.
A blast at Lane Bros stone quarries near Strasburg Virginia injured three workers yesterday afternoon. Frank Ritenour and William Bauserman are reported in extremely critical condition and may die. Bauserman lost part of his left hand and arm while Ritenour suffered an injured arm and possible internal injuries.
Tonight a large audience is expected for a benefit theatre at the Auditorium. Tickets are selling well as the Gibson pictures provide the tableaux with Mrs. R. Gray Williams Miss Anne Cover Edward E. Stone Harry R. Kern and W. Spott White among the participating performers.
Keeper Miller of the Western State Hospital transferred Staunton resident Mr W E Kern to a local hospital today after he wandered until collapsing from exhaustion. Kern, born in Staunton and a former schoolteacher, displayed a calm demeanor despite the episode.
Leading merchants announce store closures all day on July 4 to benefit employees. Bell Bros. J. B. Russell & Bro. Henry Baetjer & Co. Horsey & Atwell T I Wall S Goldman Robinson Bros. S Feinberg A H Miller will close their shops for the holiday.
A large maple on Reuss avenue in front of C. E. Taylor & Co's restaurant was cut down to make way for new curbing. The tree stood in the line of construction and was sacrificed for the project.
John Newton Dunlap of Charles Town West Virginia has come home after two years in the Philippines where he served as first sergeant of Company B Forty-sixth Volunteer Infantry. His regiment entered with 1,326 men and returned with 840.
A severe rainstorm struck Pocahontas and nearby areas causing loss of life and property damage estimated in the millions amid heavy floods and rescues. Local authorities report casualties and widespread destruction across multiple towns. Emergency crews battle water damage and evacuations continue through the night.
The Friendship Fire Company plans a picnic at Harpers Ferry on August 8 with Captain James M. Haymaker as chairman and a committee of eleven. Last year’s excursion attracted about a thousand people and organizers expect similar turnout this year. They also finalized Woodstock trip details for July 4 and approved storing the Charley Reuss Company steamer in Friendship Hall during the Baptist yard party.
Under a ruling by the Assistant Attorney General the forty eight hour week ends June 30 and eight hours become a day’s work for city carriers with pay unchanged. Postmasters are ordered to enforce the eight hour limit and adjust free delivery. Carriers must handle their own routes and return undelivered mail. loitering will lead to removal.
William Hiett, noted local fruit grower, sent a basket of ripe peaches to The Star office. He reports the outlook for fruit this year is good and his peaches lead early season production.
The members of the Friendship Fire Company and Band will meet at their hall Friday night June 98 at 7 45 o'clock in full uniform for the purpose of going to the Baptist yard party.
Mr B F Dehaven of Gainesboro was badly crushed when he was caught in a fly wheel at his grist and saw mill. The wheel turning 75 rpm whipped him twice around the shaft, breaking both legs and injuring his face ribs and internal organs. He was taken home and Dr Gover of Gore said his condition is critical. He had rebuilt after a previous mill fire and was starting a new undertaking business.
Businessman Mr Ralph Savage on North Main Street announces a July start for a rear addition to his store. The three story extension will add twenty feet of depth to enlargen space for the saloon Cuba Rica Tobacco Company and Carlton Mfg Company. A large cess pool is being dug behind the store.
A wanderer from McKeesport, Pennsylvania collapsed in the heat at East Water street after being soaked with cold water sprayed by a boy. Police gathered him from the old post office door as Whitey and warm weather overwhelmed him.
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