17 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1902
Page
1
Dawn finds Ireland in celebration as St Patrick's Day begins with the Wearing of the Green. The origin of the date and Patrick's famed deeds are recalled in festive musings on the patron saint and the day’s timeless customs.
Peter W. Rouss replies to the Sarah Zane Fire Company committee led by Charles W. Hensell and others. He expresses gratitude for resolutions honoring his father Charles B. Rouss and notes his father spoke highly of the company and may have been a member. The resolutions will be preserved with other treasured mementos.
Residents along Valley pike near Hahn's mill heard screams Saturday night as two men and a woman passed by. One man reportedly struck another with a rock or blackjack, leaving a blood stained felt hat found on the roadside.
The Witchester Round Club decided at its Friday meeting that visitors would be allowed only on Monday nights going forward. This rule change targets social and event access for non members and aims to regulate attendance.
Master William Ebert of Stephen son is ill with appendicitis.
After about four weeks illness Col Charles E Shryock died at five this morning in Stephens City He served as Civil War militia colonel for the Confederacy later ran an Undertaking business and was a lifelong Lutheran Church member Surviving are his widow two daughters a brother and two sisters Funeral is set for Tuesday at three from the Lutheran Church with Rev J W Strickler officiating and burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
Bristol correspondent reports Miss Anna Faw returns from funeral of Charles Broadway Rouss. By will his heir, Mrs Laura Faw, was to receive 2500 dollars yearly for life. Mrs Faw died, but executor plans to honor the bequest for her children and siblings.
The Ottumwa Male Quartette on its eighth Southern tour stopped in Winchester for a brief morning. They arrived on the 9 o clock Cumberland Valley train and departed on the Baltimore and Ohio at 11 44. Mr E W Peterson and Miss Julia Van Dusen visited The Auditorium and expressed satisfaction.
Capt George W Kurtz traveled to Charlestown today for funeral rites for Mrs Rose Murray widow of Major J Ogden Murray. The service followed Mrs Murray's death and included the late Mrs Murri?roff? attention.
Shenandoah County officials report a smallpox outbreak from Powell's Fort to Columbia Furnace with over 30 cases. Quarantine of infected areas, school closures, and funding were announced as authorities warn of possible refugee movement and urge strict measures.
Rev. G. E. Krauth preached two acceptable sermons at Grace Lutheran Church yesterday and returned today to his home in Harrisonburg.
An oyster seller advertises fresh large oysters for enjoyment from Noonan located at 7 North Main Street. A phone number is listed for contact.
Winchester doctors join Virginia medical fraternity protesting the practice of osteopathy and the push for a separate exam board. A Senate Committee will hear the bill, with delegates planned to travel to Richmond to urge defeat. The local meeting appointed Latane Boyd and Hunter McGuire to draft resolutions and lead the Richmond delegation.
Deputy Barber and Lieutenant Alexander arrested Helen Jones alias Iab Smith in Hagerstown after she fled Winchester lockup weeks earlier. She was jailed pending Winchester officer arrival. Garrison, serving six months for neglect of duty, related to the escape. Chief Seabright escorted her to the noon train.
The Virginia United Brethren Conference closed its session at Lacey Springs announcing Rev. E D Skelton’s return to the Winchester church for a sixth year. Officers reported funds and college progress while listing appointments for the coming year across Winchester and Shenandoah districts.
The Sunday School of the Catholic Church will present an entertainment at the Court House on the evening of April 1. A full house is anticipated as attendees enjoy the program and the school’s efforts.
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