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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1901
Page
1
The Evening Star asks Winchester residents to fund a summer series of open air band concerts starting June 15. A $150 to $200 goal is sought, with The Star contributing $30 and inviting public gifts to hire Friendship and Union bands for Tuesday and Friday performances, funded by local supporters.
An advertisement reveals that W M Mandelbaum acquired from the Court a $700 property near Middletown by paying $3.50 back taxes on Anna Funk's home. Miss Funk, an elderly immigrant, did not understand the notices, and her attorney seeks to set aside the deed and remove the title cloud. The piece condemns the 1899 land grabbers law as unjust.
On Sunday May 12 residents recalled the Winchester hail storm that damaged thousands of window lights and caused extensive property harm. The anniversary marks the memorable event and its lasting impact on local properties.
A Sunday morning drive from Strasburg to Woodstock ended safely after a surrey rolled 30 feet down a hill when the horse balked at Fishers Hill. Mr. R. S. Wright of Strasburg and Misses Jane and Helen Sloan of Winchester, with Mr. J. A. Vandiver of Front Royal, escaped as the horse pulling the surrey tipped but did not overturn. Harness was broken and the outing spoiled. the Sloan sisters attend Fairfax College in Burlington, Virginia.
Miss Laura McGuire of this city attended a reception held at Boydville Martinsburg last Wednesday evening. The event honored Mrs. Edgar M. Carter of Oregon, daughter of ex Senator and Mrs. Chas J. Faulkner.
Rev Van W Shields appeals for immediate support for St Johns Church parish house and homes lost in the Jacksonville fire. Rev Nelson Dame urges Episco pal members to donate according to ability and send directly to Shield s on the ground to ensure funds reach the needy with no administrative waste.
Front Royal Virginia was overwhelmed as Happy Creek overflowed during a three hour rain and electrical storm. Water flooded streets and homes, destroying goods, gardens, and livestock with hogs drowned and a corn crib lost downstream of the Shenandoah River. Trains were delayed after a floating crib struck a bridge.
Anderson, about 25, a resident of Loudoun County Virginia, died after leaping from a northbound Baltimore and Ohio train near Millville while riding between cars. The impact from truck boxes tore him apart. his body found later by a colored boy. Remaining details unknown.
Last night Winchester was visited by Hicks electrical storm, delivering a stunning display and a half inch of rain. The event combined beauty with startling flashes as rain fell through the evening hours.
A severe flood along North River, a Capon River tributary, caused extensive damage near Sedan and Capon Bridge. Bridges, telephones, and mills were washed away or destroyed, with thousands of acres flooded and homes flooded to upper stories. No deaths reported, but many narrowly escaped.
Two young men of this city were badly stunned by lightning during a late night storm while seining for bait in the Opequon. A bolt split a tree nearby and knocked them down, and they were in danger of drowning before companions on the bank rescued them.
A telegram from Lexington reports the death of Mrs White wife of Dr Reed White nephew of Rev Dr H M White of Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church. Dr White is son of the late Prof James J White and cousin of W S White of this city.
The government weather forecast warns of cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday with possible showers along the coast. Northeast winds are expected to be fresh.
Governor Tyler was informed that John O. Steger Richmond New Mexico Cartmell Winchester and Robt B Knox Fredericksburg have been selected for examination for second lieutenants in the regular army. All candidates bring military experience and show promise. Cartmell served with Roosevelt in the Rough Riders and led at San Juan Hill, receiving the highest honor on discharge.
Young men line up for the Sigma Rho Delta Society final next Friday evening in Court House Hall. The debate centers on whether the Nicaraguan Canal should be constructed.
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