Money Relic of a Strenuous Time Returns to Winchester
City Treasurer Kinzel received a five cent warrant issued October 4 1861 by the Corporation of Winchester. A. J. McCullough of Brazil Ind sent the relic with a letter recalling Civil War era events and asking payment in legal form. He jokes about taxes due and recalls a cannon salute and fireworks from the era.
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George H. Kinzel
Winchester
A. J. McCullough
Brazil
Ind
Corporation of
Virginia
M. McCullough
McCullough
E. W. Smith
Old City
In Memory of Its Dead Leader
A meeting of the Francis Scott Key Monument Association at Mrs. A. M. Landauer estate in Frederick Maryland adjourned to memorialize Mrs. M Helen Schley a key member and sister of Mrs Marion Bantz Winchester A committee led by Major E Y Goldsborough and A L Bader was formed to draft resolutions and to seek from the government twenty bronze balls and a bronze inscription for the monument base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Scott Key Monument Association
A. M. Landauer
Frederick
Eix-¥. Goldsborough
Maynard
C. Ausherman
M. Helen Schley
Y .Marion Bantz
Winchester
E. Y. Goldaborough
A. L. Bader
Notice to Sell Cabanela Cigars at Five Cents
From this day I will sell Cabanela Cigars at five cents each. J.R. Doray. Five dollars total due for 6t.
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J.R. Doray
Winchester weighs Fourth of July celebration plan
The joint committee for a Winchester Fourth of July event met at the Rouss Engine House electing Joseph E. Kiger as chairman and H. H. Wingfield as secretary. The panel urged Railroad rebates and citizen contributions, leaving success contingent on public support.
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Fire Department
Winchester
Rouss
Joseph E. Kiger
H. H. Wingfield
Joseph T. Brown
Sarah Zane
Hunter N. Kern
Charley Rouss
Carroll Carver
Friendship
I. H. Cooper
South End
Sudden Death of Dr W W Johnston in Atlantic City
The article reports the sudden death of Dr W W Johnston of Washington DC, who passed away early this morning in Atlantic City. Local physicians who knew him express profound regret and note he was a leading national figure who treated patients here and was involved in the McKinley case shortly before his death.
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W. W. Johnston
Washington, D. C
Atlantic City
Johnston
McKinley
Miss Warren In Winchester Visit Delights Washington Friends
Mrs Warren and her daughter Miss Nettie of Washington are guests of John Lupton's family in Winchester. Last year reports warned of a painful accident in Washington, which proved false. Miss Warren remains the same charming personality and her visit promises joy for her many young friends.
Easter Opening Hat Display Announced
Easter opening runs Tuesday March 26 through Saturday March 29 featuring a chic display of trimmed ready to wear hats showcasing the latest novelties. Miss Anna B Wurre of 8 22 61 signs the notice.
Damages Awarded to Jerome Wigginton Over Field Fire
Jerome Wigginton of Opequon received 100 damages after a Bartonsville area field fire started by a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad engine burnt his hay-baler. The ruling assigns fault to the railroad for the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Wigginton
Opequon
Bartonsville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester Admires Local Magician J C Keene Demonstration
The audience at The Auditorium applauded Mr. J C Keene and his assistants for a premier display of legerdemain and necromancy. Mind reading by Mrs Keene delighted spectators including Capt J B Beverley and M H G Willis who inspected the cabinet. Mr Keene pledged a return visit amid praise for his clever performance.
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StaRr
J. C. Keene
Winchester
Keene
J. B. Beverley
M. H. G. ‘Willis
Union Bank
Purify Cellars to Prevent Epidemic
A citizen urges action to pump water from flooded cellars in Winchester. He warns stagnation could trigger epidemics like smallpox typhoid fever and pneumonia, calls on Common Council to use steamers and public funds to remove standing water without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephor Star
Winchester
Carload of Cabbage Offered by Cooper Bros
A carload of choice New York Danish Cabbage is available along with potatoes and beans at bottom prices. Cooper Bros., Wholesale Grocers, invites merchants to place orders.
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New York
Cooper Bros
Presbytery Meeting Planned in Romney West Virginia
The Winchester Presbytery will convene in Romney West Virginia on Tuesday April 15 at 7 30 p m Rev Dr J R Graham of this city serves as stated clerk of the Presbytery
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Winchester Presbytery
Romney
W. Va
J. R. Graham
Merchant of Venice Discussed By Round Hill Society
The Round Hill Literary Society adjourned session at Mr. J. L. Robinson’s home north of town on the Frederick turnpike discussed Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice. Mrs. Lupton led, readings by Miss Yeakley and Mr. Cather, recitations by Miss Rinker and Miss Robinson, and musical numbers by local performers. The next meeting will be at Mr. James Cather’s home with Mr. George Shepard editing the Society Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Hill Literary Society
J. L. Robinson
North Frederick
C. H. Purcell
P. C. Gore
Shakespeare
John 8. Lupton
Thomas Stéck
Society Star
Katherine Yeakley
John Cather
Mamie Rinker
Mable Robinson
George Shepard
Winchester
Perry Purcell
L. Lupton
Lupton
James Cather
Fairfax Colege
Mrs Annie Milton Died Last Night in St Louis
Word reached Winchester that Mrs Annie Milton died in St Louis Missouri at 9 30 p m She was born September 6 1822 in Winchester daughter of the late Godfrey Miller She moved to Hannibal with her husband before the war and will be buried in Hannibal She leaves son Robert L and two daughters Bessie Goodfellow and Sidney Milton plus siblings Dr William S Miller Dr G L Miller Mrs L M Green and Emily Miller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
St. Louis
Annie Milston
Esis
R. Valid
Ik Milton
Hannibal
Godfrey Miller
Milton
Robert L
Property Bought in Stephens City by Shannon Agent
Special dispatch reports Chas A Shannon agent at Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station bought the dwelling house of Mrs Jennie Campbell, opposite T W McArtor, for 1250 cash. Shannon to move in around June 1. Mrs Chas E Shryock thanks friends during her husband illness. Mrs W H Painter is quite ill at her home near town.
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Evening Star
Chas. A. Shannon
Baltimore
Ohio
Railroad Station
Jennie Campbell
T. W. McArtor
Shannon
Chas. E. Shryock
W. H. Painter
Town
Frenkel Couple Travels to Washington D C for Visit
Mrs Ada Copp Frenkel departed yesterday for Washington D C and will be joined there by her husband Leo Frenkel travelling salesman for Schlitz Brewing Co. They will stay at the St James Hotel during their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Copp Frenkel
Washington, D. C
Leo Frenkel
Schlitz Brewing Co
Wisconsin
City
Notice of sale and local land transfer in Gainesboro area
From this date we will sell the Charley Rouss cigar attachment per piece by Gxo E Busuyeni Co 2061 The Live Druggists. Squire T C Adams of Gainesboro reports sale of the Brown farm near Whitacre to W C Johnson for 990 dollars The 140 acre property was owned by the late William Brown Adams served as commissioner
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Gxo
E. Busuyeni & Co
Squire T. C. Adams
Gainesboro
Mr. Adams
W.C. Johnson
Brown Farm
Whitacre
William Brown
Permanent State Good Roads Association Formed in Virginia
The Permanent State Good Roads Association of Virginia was formed in Richmond with H W Anderson of Richmond as permanent president. Senator Daniel urged Virginians to unite for better roads and constructive taxes while country delegates disputed city influence. Delegates from multiple counties will visit the Legislature and the group plans annual meetings every March.
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Lupton
Frederick County
State Good Roads Convention
Permanent State Good Roads Association of Virginia
Richmond
H. Ashton
King George
H. W. Anderson
Daniel
Virginia
John Lamb
Third
Thvey
Messrs
H. L Cabell
W. H. Hubbard
Prince Edward
N. B. Noland
Hanover
J. E. Rose
Henrico
Calloway Brown
Bedford
George T. Bridgeforth
Lunenburg
William Gibboney
Mr Byrd Addresses Round Club on Scott and Tyanhoe
Last night at the Round Club six applicants sought membership with three gaining first degree. Guest speaker Mr. R E Byrd offered an instructional talk on standard authors, opening with Sir Walter Scott and excerpts from Ty an hoe, praised as a historical novel and central to the evening.
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Round Club
R. E. Byrd
Tyanhoe
Byrd
Dogs Kill Sheep Near Town
Last Wednesday night dogs killed three sheep belonging to Mr. George A. Cook near town, causing livestock loss and field concern for the farmer.
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George A. Cook
Local Industries In Last Census In Winchester And Frederick County
Census bulletin shows Virginia's Winchester and Frederick County combined total of 8 248 manufacturing establishments state wide. Winchester hosts 72 establishments with 635 workers earning 128 176 yearly. Frederick County has 75 establishments with 130 workers earning 32 234 annually. The Virginia Woolen Mills in Winchester employs 75 to 100 workers with sizable weekly payrolls.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Tar Star
Virginia
Publianethe
Otihiadr
Virginia Woolen Mills
Clarke County Man's Death Unavenged Verdict at Savannah
In Savannah Missouri the jury acquitted Stewart Fife of murdering Frank W. Richardson of Clarke County Virginia at the victim's home on Christmas Eve 1900. Report says a single ballot secured unanimous acquittal and Richardson's wife had previously been acquitted of murdering her husband.
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Savannah
Stewart Fife
Frank W. Richardson
Clarke County
Richardson
Divorce Granted in Corporation Court
Judge Wm. M. Atkinson granted a divorce to Mrs. Mable Bell McCauley from Ollie McCauley. Custody awarded of their daughter Virginia Lee McCauley. Mrs. McCauley formerly Miss Swanson. Mr. McCauley serving as a U S marine.
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Wm. M. Atkinson
Corporation Court
Mable Bell McCauley
Ollie McCauley
Virginia Lee McCauley
McCauley
Swanson
U. S. Marine
Mrs Margaret Andrews Returns to Washington After Winter Visit
Mrs Margaret Andrews aged about 85, widow of William Andrews, returned to Washington today to join her daughter Mrs Fannie Carran after spending the winter with Mrs 8 F Garton on East Leicester Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Andrews
Stephenson women visit Winchester with social circle
Miss Sue Kemp of Stephenson and Miss Margaret Henshall visited Winchester today. Henshall is sister to Jack Henshall, a noted real estate dealer. Mr. S. E. Burgess, Southern Railway travel agent, spent the afternoon in town with his father at Hotel Evans, Roses, Carnations and Violets for Faster at Horsey & Atwell's, Read The Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Kemp
Stephenson
Margaret Henshall
Winchester
Miss Henshall
Jack Henshall
S. E. Burgess
The
Southern Railroad
Evans
Horsey & Atwell’s
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Miss Warren
Anna B. Wurre
Jack Keene
Presbytery
Merchant OF Venice
J. J. Rob
Annie Milton
Stephens City
Mrs. Frenkel
Washington
Mr. Byrd
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