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!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
1
A dramatic examination of Harry Thaw and the Thaw family in a society tale about wealth indulgence and the marriage to actress Evelyn Nesbit. The piece argues Thaw’s upbringing fostered vice and luxury, while noting the looming electric chair and the public eagerness to help him evade justice.
The secretary of Virginia Military Records urges counties to record muster rolls of soldiers who served in the Confederate Army. The 1898 act requires counties to maintain a “muster roll” book and cover recording costs, with the secretary reporting on counties that have done so and assisting where needed.
State Senator John P. Cornwell of Romney hired by Sheriff Johnson to seek an injunction against United States Leather Co. to stop dumping acids into the South Branch of the Potomac near Moorefield West Virginia. The action aims to halt Potomac pollution as part of a broader Washington movement. Also reported are the sale of C. E. Graves' house for 4250 dollars at Main and Cecil streets and visitors from Marion Indiana.
Dr. George A. Thompson missing since June 21 was found beneath a railroad trestle near the Phoenix area. Coroner opened an inquest as authorities investigate the apparent drowning after a confrontation with family and a heavy drinking spell.
The Haddox home at the Conway place on Cork Street narrowly escaped total destruction after a lamp exploded on a hall hat rack. Miss Haddox woke to a crashing noise and alerted her father as flames damaged the hat rack and rugs before he could douse the fire. Hotel Evange reports indicate Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Johnston of Success, Virginia were registered there yesterday evening.
John Hiett known as Wild Cat John dies after hemorrhage on his horse while en route to Bloomery. He lived near Forks of Capon, leaves five sons and two daughters, Funeral at his brother Sam Hiett’s house is planned for Sunday morning between 9 and 10.
Farmers wrap up harvest across the county this week with most finishing Friday and others today. Weather was ideal for harvesting with showers and warmth in the last days. no reports of harm to horses or men.
Friends from all parts of the county gathered at Valley Home near Gore to pay final tribute to Mrs. Sidney S. Gore. Services were led by Rev W A Pearson and Rev T D Clark. Burial followed at Mount Hebron in Winchester with active pallbearers Giles Smith Joseph A Potts Dr R W Gover John W Parrish Daniel Kern and Albert bless. Honorary pallbearers included Henry Baetjer T T Wall Alexander R Pendleton Dr William S Tove R T Barton and Albert Fradson.
The Star publishes past six days circulation totals from Friday through Friday. Figures record copies sold by carriers news agents and subscriptions with totals for Saturday June 23 to Friday June 29. Readouts show 2836 2840 2844 2848 2848 2847 respectively.
Miss Rosa Light 25 daughter of John W and Mrs Virginia Light of Light this county died at her parents home last night at 8 15 pm after three weeks of illness. Survived by parents and brother Walter Light. Funeral at 10 am Sunday at the house with burial in Chestnut Grove Cemetery officiated by Rev John Shocgey.
Winchester prepares a July Fourth ceremony to dedicate the National Cemetery gates after more than a year of effort by the Ladies National Memorial Association. The program includes a City drum corps parade, anthem, prayers by multiple ministers, a reading of the Declaration by Miss Madaline Wine, and flag distribution to procession participants.
Weather Bureau warns no immediate relief from heat as eight hours pass. Heavy rains with thunder and lightning briefly drop temperatures but atmosphere remains oppressive after skies clear. Public urged to take extra sun precautions and avoid stale or suspicious foods amid concerns over canned goods.
After a $60,000 federal building appropriation cleared Congress, Winchester weighs sites. The government needs a fifty foot frontage on a corner, while residents favor central location near the post office. Proposals on Main Market and Water Streets involve City Hall Handley Library and the future government building.
Auto party from Frederick City Md and Staunton with several couples and individuals stopped at Hotel Evans early yesterday morning. The group included Mr and Mrs Ross Jr Mr and Mrs Staley Miss Staley Dr R S Tyson Messrs Wm H Thomas E C Markell and H D Baker and Miss Sallie Fauntleroy.
Mrs Jas L Keller and her daughter Irene will depart Monday to Covington Virginia for the summer, after residing here for some time.
Frank N. Castleman a prominent Berryville resident died at his mother's home after a prolonged liver disease. He was a Mason and noted horse lover, survived by his mother Mrs. Anne Castleman, siblings in Maryland and Virginia, with funeral rites to be held at the Protestant Church in Berryville.
Rev Frederick Cromer and Jus Mbride reached Winchester today to visit Rev Thomas K Cromer in his Centenary Reformed Church home. The couple, recently married, will spend some days in the city and attend a sermon at the Friendship Engine House at 6 15 this evening.
A Thursday lightning strike hit the store building of R K E O Rear in Clearbrook, causing little damage to the county property and no injuries reported.
Washington social notes say Miss Elizabeth Worthington is expected this evening and will call on Miss Eleanor Conrad.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.