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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
1
The city argues for compliance with the original contract as it confronts county officials over plaza use and paving methods. Dispute centers on edge brick versus flat brick and whether the space should be treated as a driveway or sidewalk.
Adam A McDonald of Brunswick Maryland, a Baltimore and Ohio engine man, has been granted a patent for a pressure equalizer and vacuum regulating valve. The device aims to balance pressure across a cylinder piston, with investor Walper Ganville Musgrove also involved. A large offer has been made but was declined.
A ferret from Sibert & Taylor’s wandered into City Hall and evaded reporters at the west entrance. The creature found cover in logs after a failed political inquiry, possibly gauging next Thursday’s elections amid wary vibes at the doors.
Mr. A R. Carter of Wadesville tied his horse at Brucetown. An unknown person unstrapped the reins and the horse bolted. Carter leapt from the carriage as rein failure allowed the horse to race home, leaving the vehicle undamaged.
Mrs. Hendrickson and her daughter in law arrived from Washington and stay with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Smith. Mrs. Hendrickson, a prominent Friend, will attend the annual meeting at Hopewell next Sunday. Other well known Friends from a distance are expected.
Miss Portia Baker departed this morning for Baltimore, heading to unspecified engagements or visits.
The Grace Lutheran Church council approved a dedication service for the remodeled church on Sunday May 26. Invitations were sent to Rev L L Smith Strasburg Va Rev W J Smith Mountain Falls Va Rev Dr John E Bushnell and Rev G E Kreauth to take part. Rev Dr D M Gilbert of Harrisburg Pa has accepted to attend while Rev L G M Miller of Roanoke Va declined due to a prior invitation to deliver the baccalaureate sermon at North Carolina College.
President Kennedy of the Long Distance Telephone Company of Virginia, after talks with Winchester Telephone Company officials, pledged immediate work to extend the line from Staunton to Winchester and on to Hagers town. The project will connect with the Home company to Baltimore, enabling Winchester to talk with Staunton, Richmond, other Virginia points, and Chattanooga.
Mrs. Nellie Anderson of Richmond died at 1 o clock last night after a sudden illness. She was daughter of the late Nathaniel Cartmell and widow of Captain W. W. Anderson. A niece of County Clerk T. K. Cartmell and R. M. Cartmell, she leaves a son W. W. Anderson Jr. and three sisters Mrs. Horace Brown of this city Mrs. Rannie Shanks of California and Mrs. John Graham of Norfolk.
In Charlestown West Virginia this afternoon two teams of local business men played a charity baseball game for Jacksonville sufferers. The Blackstones defeated the Pink Hills 15 to 8 before an immense crowd.
Little Floyd Eaton of High View was visiting Romney last Tuesday before a grand jury. He was shot by Lap Johnson while standing near a roadside by a dog shooting incident. One hundred seventeen shots entered his face neck and shoulder. recovery is remarkable with scars on his face.
Edward R. Young a Winchester resident and ex Confederate veteran died at his home 17 Philpot Street shortly after four this morning. The 66 year old widow with no children survived by three sisters and two brothers. Funeral Saturday at 3 pm from his residence with Rev. W. L. Seabrook officiating and interment at Stonewall Cemetery. Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans will attend in a body.
A joint meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy Stonewall Memorial Association Junior Memorial Association and Gen Turner Ashby Camp committee discussed funding for the Sixth of June veterans entertainment. They appeal for money or provisions with collectors and collection sites to be announced. Children will march and collect at the cemetery.
Mrs Col A Potter and her daughter Miss M A Potter of North Adams Mass stayed overnight at the Taylor House then departed this morning for Harper's Kerry.
Superintendent John Shull of Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company turned his attention to peach trees in a local orchard and, after sending samples to Washington and Blacksburg College, was told by Prof Alwood that San Jose scale is present. An expert may visit Frederick County to inspect the trees and the entire orchard may need destruction if confirmed.
Mrs Rita Cook wife of Samuel V Cook of Stephens City died of consumption after about six months illness while visiting relatives in Culpeper Virginia. She was twenty five, formerly Miss Fletcher daughter of Alpheus and Tabitha Fletcher of Culpeper. She married two years ago and left no children. Survived by sisters Mrs M B Richard Frederick County and Mrs Hattie Story and James W Fletcher Culpeper. funeral held in Stephens City this afternoon.
Martinsburg young man William Staubley who caused a disturbance Wednesday morning was released from jail this afternoon after paying a total fine and costs of 11.50. He faced a civil suit for damages against a Washington power company over injuries from contact with a live electric wire, set for May 20, and his release avoided delaying that trial. Staubley’s father supplied the funds to secure his release.
Officers of Virginia Classis in Mt. Jackson elected Rev. R. R Jones of Middlebrook president Elder J H Bauserman of Maurertown vice president Rev J Siler Garrison of Woodstock corresponding secretary and Rev J A Hoffheins stated clerk for the succeeding term.
The Star reports a modest rise in the band concert fund with increased public contributions. By today the total reached 59.50, about one third of the needed amount, as Judge Bragnier and others gave modest sums and local merchants urged generosity to benefit Winchester residents.
Miss Effie Orndorff and Mr. John Racey of this county were married yesterday afternoon at the Lutheran Church parsonage by Rev. W. L. Seabrook. Several friends witnessed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of John Orndorff and the couple reside in south Frederick county.
The report notes that at 4 PM Mrs McKinley remained alive, with no further details on condition or events.
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