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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
1
Mrs. Martha Willis of Canterbury sustained serious injuries in a runaway near Boyce when a fractious horse pulled away after a train arrival. Her grandson J W Suddith escaped with minor bruises, while Mrs. Willis suffered head injuries and a torn ear. She received medical care at a nearby home and remains under treatment.
A social club of about thirty women forms the Winchester Book Club. Members pay 150 dollars dues to join, acquire Looks for circulation, and read a book in two weeks before passing it on. The aim is to read the entire library for 1.50 per member, with year end book sale or donation and new volumes. Only ladies may join.
Gilbert Chapman and Luther Morgan colored left New Market last week for Martinsburg W Va and Winchester to work in barber shops. Godfrey Chapman colored has returned to Winchester.
Rev. T. F. Martin, longtime rector of St. Ann's Church in Nash ville, Tenn., resigns due to age and health. Born in Botetourt County, Virginia, he previously served 12 years as rector of the Episcopal Church in Berryville.
Relatives of the late Mrs. Annie Harkce returned last night from Quicksburg after attending the funeral near there. Funeral Directors Funk and Ray had charge of the arrangements in this city.
The Rev. T. K Cromer of St Clairsville Pennsylvania is weighing a call to become pastor of Centenary Reformed Church and St Pauls Church at Stephenson.
Rev E Ol’n Eldridge declares the Red Man a sincere worshipper whose morality aligns with the Ten Commandments save Sabbath keeping. He contrasts the Indian heaven of peaceful valleys and plenty with urban heaven, praising generosity, hospitality, and mutual help.
Horsey and Atwell display postal cards in their N Main Street window. Cards show the slogan Horsey and Atwell Sell the Best Clothing in many varieties. Some replies are long with thousands of words, including one from Star office employees in bold type.
Mr. George Jolliffe today shipped a grandfather clock made in 1804 at Frederickstown Maryland to Atlantic City. He received a tidy sum for the item.
Rain is forecast for tonight and the forenoon tomorrow with a warm-up expected afterward.
Charles L. Dawson of Charlestown is found dead near Brunswick after a yard accident at a Baltimore and Ohio depot. His death appears accidental while standing on a platform smoking as a train passes. Dawson, about 40, was connected to notable Baltimore and Walker families and owned Claymont Court near Charlestown before divorces and relocations.
A community contemplates forming a vigilance group to confront a small gang described as booze grafters who approach strangers with a sob story, borrow money, and drink away the funds. The piece notes officials say arresting them is unlikely and urges decisive action by locals.
Messrs J Ralph Savage Holmes Stine and Marcus Davis prepare to open tomorrow a wholesale tobacco and cigar store on North Main Street. The premises were previously occupied by Worthington Tobacco Company now moved to the former Redman’s confectionery room.
Tomorrow evening Mr Costello of Germantown Pennsylvania is expected in Winchester to become one of the machinists at the Lewis Jones Knitting Mills. In addition to machinist duties he is said to be a skilled violinist, suggesting a proficient musician by name and talent.
Mr. Brown of New Jersey ships a number of heavy draft horses today. Many animals were bought from farmers in southern Frederick county with prices ranging from 100 to 125 dollars each.
Mrs. Abraham Criswell died this morning at her husband’s Back Creek home. She is survived by two sons and one daughter.
Worthington Tobacco announces relocation to 166 North Main Street. The new location aims to serve customers with full inventory and local service.
Mr Wm Woore and sister Miss Julia purchase Mr Michael Lillis’s residence on South Kent Street and reside there with their parents Mr and Mrs Oliver Woore.
Intelligence comes of the death of Mrs. Matilda Cowan Little Brown wife of Rev. Hugh A Brown of Charlotte County Va daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Cowan Little of Winchester The seven sisters formed a prominent Winchester family linked to church and education The Mount Hebron burial place and a Times notice from Gerdarstown West Virginia reflect on a life spanning many generations and faithful service
Rev W H Spiggle of Kittanning Pa declines the call extended by the Lutheran congregation of Mount Jackson Va after prolonged consideration. His decision is said to be influenced by his Pennsylvania church and its opposition to his leaving Kittanning.
The body of Mrs. Katherine Cooper, died near Davis West Virginia, arrived by Cumberland Valley Railroad and was taken to W F Hotte's home on Amherst street. Funeral director George W Kurtz then sent the remains over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Mount Olive for funeral services. Accompanying family members included husband C A Cooper and two sons, plus Mr Hottel. Dr Blue Mountain Joe is performing in Edinburg.
Police in Winchester Virginia captured four Clarke county men suspected of large scale chicken thefts. Chief Seabright led a morning pursuit after two suspects were nabbed near Cork street and others fled toward South Kent street. The men, Green Russell William Clayton Sam Page and Robert Page, are held at headquarters awaiting property ownership identification.
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