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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1901
Page
1
Mr. Thomas Cover an esteemed West Virginia financier faced a near disaster while traveling to Winchester along the swollen Capon River. His team struggled as the horses swam to reach dry land before he regained composure, an experience he called the closest he has come to being unnerved. He reached home Saturday.
Miss Patti Shobe vocal instructor at Valley Female College narrowly escaped injury when her horse-drawn carriage collapsed during a Saturday dusk drive. The horse fell, breaking the shafts and damaging the carriage, but she leaped free before the animal could rise and flee.
At a recent meeting the County Board of Supervisors set aside committee work and urged the City Council and Supervisors to confer on the Market Problem. They forwarded their views in a paper to the Council and express equal eagerness to settle the matter.
Mr Henry Grubbs deplores the loss of his watch during a Washington excursion to Winchester. In a crowd of several hundred at the Baltimore and Ohio depot the watch was stolen from his pocket as the Washingtonians departed at six o clock.
A group of women in Jacksonville are soliciting contributions to relieve local sufferers. They meet in wards with assistants and report steady success, collecting money provisions and clothing through a systematic canvas.
Mrs. Mary D Jackson the oldest Quakeress in Frederick County died at her Martinsburg pike home two miles north of Winchester after a three week illness. Born Lupton eighty six years ago she married hat manufacturer Joseph S Jackson whose business thrived in Winchester. Surviving are four children and funeral services were held at her residence with Quaker addresses then interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
One hundred and thirty excursionists left Winchester yesterday morning on the Baltimore and Ohio train for a day in Baltimore and returned last night. A group of one hundred seventy five traveled from Washington to Winchester and returned home this evening. Next Sunday there is an excursion to Washington and on May 26 a trip from Washington to Winchester is planned.
Saturday evening two men frightened Mrs. G. E. Copenhaver near her south Market street home. They approached the doorway twice and peered into a room through glass panels. Officer Neville searched the area but the men had already left.
The Sunday School of the First Baptist Church appointed delegates to the Shenandoosh Association Sunday School Convention in Berryville on May 24 and 25. Delegates are Mr. Joseph Leafe, Miss Jennie Briggs, Mr. Chas Knight, and Miss Maggie Amick, with the pastor and superintendent also attending.
The Epworth League of Market Street Methodist Church will hold its annual meeting tomorrow evening at eight o'clock. Members and guests are invited to attend as the organization reviews its year's activities and plans.
The Eventina Straw band concert fund has reached 45 with three prominent citizens donating. Geo H. Kinzel gave 5 dollars, William H. Baker 10 dollars, and James B. Russell 5 dollars. Russell suggested a temporary arc light from Winchester Gas and Electric. County Clerk T K Cartmell believes the lawn can host the concerts with crowds kept outside the fence to protect the grass.
Next Sunday the Friends annual meeting at Hopewell draws hundreds of Winchester youths from Charles Town and nearby villas. The day becomes a holiday and disturbs the quiet Quaker gathering, which has considered moving the meeting to avoid outside influence.
Mr Oscar Barr of Hardy County West Virginia visits his uncle Oscar Barr on North Braddock Street. He belongs to the Barr Cornet Band founded by sons of the late Hugh Barr with Confederate army ties. The youngster previously attracted crowds at Winchester and the agricultural fair as a drumbeat bass soloist.
Master Sammy Renner son of Mr. John Renner is seriously ill with appendicitis at his home on east Monmouth street.
The unidentified man found beneath the Baltimore and Ohio Bridge on Liberty Street in Hazelton Pa was later identified as Daniel Tucker Hillyard 50 of Piedmont West Virginia a Piedmont blacksmith born in Winchester with brothers Jacob Bennett and James Hillyard. Foul play is not suspected and the burial will be in Piedmont tomorrow.
Shenandoah Valley Academy finals staged by Sigma Rho Delta Society discuss a proposed Nicaragua Isthmian Canal. Debaters Ferguson and Fox defend U S control with Quantz opposing. Declams by Conrad Reardon Terrell Kidder. Junior Orchestra to perform. Marshall team lists span Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and beyond.
The Virginia Woolen Mills started up this morning with fifteen workers turning out yarn. The plant will run regularly and expand to one hundred workers as capacity requires. Visitors crowded the mill, likely limiting access to one day.
The Front Royal combined team of Front Royal Randolph Macon Academy and Eastern Normal College defeated Shenandoah Valley Academy 18 to 5. Shiner struggled with a bad arm as Clarke pitched well for the home side, while Nelson, Shiner and McGregor led SVA batting. The crowd included 150 locals and Winchester girls.
Saturday afternoon Tony Patton lost a portion of his left hand while operating a rip-saw at E. V. Church’s planing mills. The index finger was nearly severed and a diagonal palm wound required seventeen stitches. Dr. P. W. Boyd treated the injury and sewed the finger back, arteries safe though some tendons cut.
This morning Mr J C Wheat driving along East Water street saw a bolt drop from the wagon letting the shafts fall. The horse began to run away but was stopped by Mr Peter Boxwell.
Mrs. Fannie Bland Graham widow of the Rev James R Graham dies at Winchester after a long illness dating to 1897 paralysis on the street. She was a devoted Christian and church worker known for charity and kindness. Funeral arrangements pending at the Presbyterian Church with Rev J B Sibley and Rev Dr A C Hopkins to officiate.
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