Grand Musicale Benefit Recital Set At Brad dock Street Church
Miss Virginia Cover and Miss Estelle Shore plan a Grand Musicale at Brad dock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South in Winchester. A piano solo with organ accompaniment will headline a program featuring Knabe Grand Concert piano. Proceeds go to the M. E. Church South with 25 cent admission and tickets sold by E. J. Evans and Co. next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Cover
Estelle Shore
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Winchester
Miss Cover
Lischitzky
Palerewski
Conservatory of Music
Vienna
Austria
Miss
Misses Cover
Shore
Knabe Piano Company
Baltimore
Knabe
M. E. Church
South
E. J. Evans and Co
Much Prosperity For New Bank
The Farmers' and Merchants' National Bank report, published in today's Star, shows a healthy tone for a new institution. In several months it has demonstrated wise management, conservatism, enterprise, and rapid growth, indicating abundant prosperity ahead.
Knights Prepare for Ascension Day Service at Christ Church
Winchester Commandery Knights Templar ready for Ascension Day activities at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. An inspection and sword drill occur tonight at 8, with Grand Commander Towens present to conduct the annual inspection and speak. Tomorrow they meet at City Hall in full dress to march to the church for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Commandery
Knights Templar
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
J. E. Tuwens
Towens
Democratic Primary Set for August 23, 1902
The Seventh Congressional District Committee orders the Democratic primary for district congressional candidates on Saturday August 23, 1902. Voting runs from 2 pm to 9 pm under the plan adopted January 14, 1902. Candidates must announce in writing to John B. Patton, Charlottesville, VA, by June 23, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Congressional District Committee
Congress
State Central Committee
Democratic Party
John 8. Patton
Charlottesville
Y P C U Social Monday Night at Hodges Home
The Y P C U of the United Brethren Church hosts a box social Monday evening May 12 at eight at Mr. W V Hodges 38 West Piccadilly Street. A musical and literary program plus refreshments will be served with admission five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
W. V.hodges
West Piccadilly Street
Mirna
Ciess
Eueles Vite Society
Carrie Quantz
Grace Fries Tooting
Sabemns
Bone Oink
Mamie ‘Brown
Pearl Skelton
Messra
Mere Rain
Brent Clark
Ada
D. Skelton
Anderson
Hodges
Wowheleen Esie
Levapeh el Misses Barr and
Skelton
Winchester Commandery K T Assemble for Ascension Day Service
Notice: Winchester Commandery K T gathers in full dress uniform Sunday evening May 11 1902 at 7 o'clock pm for Ascension Day services at Christ Episcopal Church by order Eminent Commander M H G Wiis Capt Gen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
M. H.G. Wiis
Bananas and Groceries Highlight Local Wholesaler
Wholesaler G Guiliani lists bananas as a specialty with oranges lemons coconuts nuts peanuts macaroni and candies at 159 North Main Street on 5 8 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Frosty Cold Snap Covers County With Light Damage
A recent cold wave sent temperatures down to around 40 degrees and brought back memories of winter. Straw hats were kept in, heavy bedclothes came out, and people kept warm by sunbathing or stove heat. Frost appeared in several areas but no damage was feared.
An Old Invention by Winchester Man
Mr. A. J. Eisenpliss of Washington D C sends an old Winchester advert about James Tipping's medallic calendar from 1854. The device quickly ascertains any nineteenth century date and was once sold widely. A commemorative circular includes a letter from Senator James M. Mason and many Winchester citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Eisenpliss
Washington, D. C
James Tipping
Winchester
Eisenbliss
Aged Mr. McDonald Resting Fairly Well
Mr. B F McDonald, the elderly victim of the Beatty and Boyer sawmill accident on Thursday evening, is resting fairly well today at age seventy and is in good spirits despite his advanced years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. McDonald
Beatty & Boyer
Star
Arrest in Gas House Theft Case
At about four o clock this afternoon William Bentley was taken into custody by Chief Seabright for the alleged larceny of a pipe wrench and some fittings from the Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company. It is charged that he sold the stolen property to a plumber for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bentley
Chief Seabright
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Amos J. Cummings
James Hay
Hay
Underwood
Alabama
Cowherd
Missouri
Polk
Pennsylvania
Hayard
Otey and
Salmon
Pension Commissions Meet at Court House
The Board of Pension Commissions Briscoe Shull William H Dinges and Bruce Muse met at the Court House and revised the pensioners list. Four were dropped from the old list two by death and two by property disqualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pension Commissions
Briscoe Shull
Wm. H., Dinges
Bruce Muse
Court House
Registration Day Opens Polling Places May 18
Tuesday May 18 is registration day, with books open from sun up to sun down at polling places. Those to be registered or transferred must act now as books close after that day.
Frederick County Fruit Growers Seek Mandamus Over Scale Law
The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association met in the Court House to hear an executive committee report on the San Jose scale law. Mayor R. T. Barton says the law is constitutional and may compel the county supervisors to provide a $200 orchard examination appropriation, while awaiting the Attorney General’s opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
Court House Hall
San Jose
Board of County Supervisors
Frederick County
Fruit Growers Association
Court of Appeals
R. T. Barton
Richmond
Lupton
Anderson
Auction of Lillis estate brick house on Braddock Street
Auctioneer Hodgeon sold in front of the Court House the brick house and lot belonging to the Lillis estate on Braddock street beside the Methodist Church South to Herbert B. Larrick and Harry R. Kern for $800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgeon
Court House
Lillis
Braddock Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Messrs
Herbert 8. Larrick
Harry R. Kern
First Communion of Presbyterians Services Planned
Tomorrow at 3 30 o clock the Presbyterians hold their first communion at Stephensons with Rev D H Scanlon of Berryville Va as pastor. Large crowds have attended past services and a new church is likely, while worship continues in the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephensons
D. H. Scanlon
Berryville
Applications for Pensions Filed for Ex Confederates
Applications for pensions filed today with Circuit Clerk Philip H. Gold under the 1202 law. Eligible ex Confederates with property assessments under 500 dollars may file by May 19. The June term begins June 7, when the court will act on the applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip H. Gold
Garton Resigns From Winchester Orchestra After Five Years
Mr. Vernon B. Garton will resign from the Winchester Orchestra where he has played piccolo and flute for five years. His busy business engagements prevent him from devoting time to practice with the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon B. Garton
Wincheser Orchestra
Garton
April term Corporation Court closes with licenses granted
The April term of the Corporation Court closed today with no criminal cases but substantial business. Liquor licenses were granted and several questions were initiated. W. F. Hottle of this city returned from Hardy County West Virginia where he pursued renting the flour mill at Old Fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
W. F. Hottle
Hardy County
W. Va
Old Fields
Was Wounded at Winchester Interview with James Kevan
The Richmond News recounts an interview with James Kevan a lively centenarian from Richmond. Kevan details enlisting at Covington Va after the war started despite age and serving in the Forty second and Forty eighth regiments with the Trish Battalion. He recalls being wounded at a skirmish near Front Royal Winchester when a shot hit his leg at night and notes his unit earned a notable reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Richmond News
James Kevan
Kevan
Covington
Shenandoah Valley Academy Baseball at Front Royal
The Shenandoah Valley Academy baseball team travels to Front Royal Virginia to play Randolph-Macon Academy in the second game of the series. Baldwin will pitch and McGregor will catch for S V A as fans hope for a comeback after a defeat in the first game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Front Royal
Randolph-Macon Academy
Randolph-Macon
Baldwin
McGregor
Major Akers Named Orator for Confederate Memorial Day
Miss Lucy Russell, acting secretary of the Ladies Memorial Association of Stonewall Cemetery, received telegram accepting Major Albert Akers of Tennessee to deliver the address at the Stonewall Cemetery unveiling on Confederate Memorial Day, June 6. Akers, Virginian by birth, long a noted Confederate speaker with a storied wartime record, voiced high praise for Winchester audiences and is famed for eloquence and wit. The double unveiling is a major focus for the association and Daughters of the Confederacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Russell
Ladies Memorial Association
Stonewall Cemetery
Ladies Memorial Association and Daughters of the Confederacy
Albert Akers
Tennessee
Washington, D C
Washington, D. C
Apert Akers
Akers
Turner Ashby
Jackson
R. E. Lee
Winchester
Lynchburg
Forrest
Shiloh
John W. Daniel
Senate
Major Akers
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Daughters of the Confederacy
Reverend Grammar Heads to Woodstock for Episcopal Pulpit
Rev. Dr. James Grammar and his wife departed for Woodstock today. Dr. Grammar will fill the pulpit of the Episcopal Church tomorrow. Capt. R. L. Boggs is in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grammar
Woodstock
Grammar
Episcopal Church
R. L. Boggs
Death of An Estimable Lady Mrs Nesmith funeral held at Shockeysville
Death of Mrs George Nesmith after a lingering illness from cancer. Funeral held today with interment in Greenwood. Daughter of John McIntyre who once taught near Whitacre. Survived by husband two sons and a daughter and two siblings Ella McIntyre and David Fries.
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George Nesmith
Shockeysville
Greenwood
Nesmith
John McIntyre
Whitacre
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Grand Musicale
New Bank
K. T
G, Guiliani
Mr. McDonald
Barton
Association
8. M. Chiles
Fred A. Cochran
Hugh §. Lupton
West
Round Club
Mings
T. Marshall West
Market St. Methodist Episcopal Church
Winchester Round Club
Episcopal Female Institute
First Communion of
Presbyterians
Ochestra
Will
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