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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1901

Page

4

Imp Order of Red Men Virginia Holds Adjournment

The annual session in Alexandria adjourned with election of state officers led by Great Sachem S. S. Lee of Roanoke and Great Chief of Records C. S. Wells of Manchester. Next annual meeting set for Roanoke in May 1902.

Imp. Order of Red Men of Virginia Alexandria S. S. Lee Roanoke Sagamore A. M.tennis Hampton W. R. Walden Richmond Charles [. Phillips Wells Manchester Wampum H. A. Southall Lynchburg D. G. Colyer J.A. Brown R. M. Jones C S. Wells J. A. Page J.W. Perry Chas. I. Philipps

Ex Soldier Petrie Injured at Home After War Service

Cavalryman Peter C. Petrie, a two war veteran of Cuba and the Philippines, was injured at home near Stephens City when a refractory horse fell on him, spraining his ankle. He has been home only a few months from Manila and is the son of David Petrie Cruickshank, heir to a fortune from a Scottish aunt.

Cuba Philippines Chicago Peter C. Petrie Stephens City Petrie Manila David Petrie-Cruickshank

Nelson Family Performs Free Musical Entertainment in Stephens City

The Nelson Family traveling troupe gave a free musical entertainment in Stephens City Virginia a few days ago. Children’s day exercises will be held at the Methodist Church on the first Sunday in June at night. The local cream separator runs daily and the milk supply is good. Mr P H Strode remains seriously ill at home. John W Staples has painted his house. William Harford sold his stake in Cumberland Maryland saloon and restaurant and returned to Stephens City to pursue other business.

Stephens City Nelson P H. Strode John W. Staples William Harford Cumberland Md

Primaries Tonight And Local Sales At J B Russell

Democratic ward primaries set for tonight at 7 45 at J B Russell and Bro with several sales including ladies vests at 9 cents hosiery bargains 2 for 15 cents and neckwear. Shenandoah Valley Academy students finalize Sigma Rho Delta event at The Auditorium this evening. Local notes: Mrs Lillian Beck visits grandparents in town. Philip Kaplan returns from Richmond. Jos E Fankhouser visits Big Pool Maryland. Capt E J Johnson from Baltimore with family at Taylor House. Arch Pitman of Winchester in town en route to Broadway. eventful week ends with sister visit. Partly cloudy tonight then rain in southwest areas Saturday.

Shenandoah Valley Academy Sigma Rho Delta Lillian Beck Lillian Bowley Macon D. T. Wood Philip Kaplan Richmond Winchester Virginia Jos.e. Fankhouser Big Pool E. J. Johnson Baltimore Taylor Houe Arch. Pitman Broadway Edinburg

Winchester Funeral Director Named Delegate to National Convention

At the Virginia Funeral Directors Association session in Richmond Geo. W. Kurtz of Winchester was elected as a delegate to the National Funeral Directors Convention to be held in Charleston, S C on October 9. The association also elected J M Oakey of Salem as president and listed officers including R W Baker Suffolk L E Badger Petersburg F W Towns Danville Benjamin Wheatley Harrisonburg L T Christian and James Perley Charlottesville.

Virginia Funeral Directors’ Association Richmond Winchester Geo. W. Kartz Funeral Directors’ Convention Charleston S. C J. M. Oakey Salem George W

Pittsburg Lawyer and Family Stay in Worcester for Health

Mr Hilary B Brunot a noted Pittsburg Pa attorney with his wife and two sons are spending a week or ten days at the Taylor House in Worcester. Due to heavy gas work his health suffered prompting a lengthy recovery tour in Europe and across the U S. The Brunots expect to remain in Worcester for several weeks as the salubrious climate aids his restoration.

Hilary B. Brunot Pittsburg Taylor Brunot Europe Uni Bracot Wochester

Wedded in the County at Armel residence

A pretty wedding took place near Armel Maryland Wednesday evening at 7 30 PM. The couple were Walter Watson of Middletown and Miss Sarah E daughter of Jesse Armel. Rev W L Dudley of Oranda officiated as a large gathering attended the ceremony and the ensuing repast. A reception followed on Thursday at B F Watson’s home.

Armel Frederick County Walter Watson Middletown Sarah E Jesse Armel W. L. Dudley Oranda B. F. Watson

Returns From Grand Lodge Visit

Past Noble Grand Robert L. Gray returned from Roanoke where he attended the Grand Lodge of Virginia Odd Fellows representing Madison Lodge of this city. The Grand Lodge will meet in Portsmouth next May.

Robert L. Gray Roanoke Grand Lodge of Virginia Od Fellows Madison Lodge Grand Lodge Portsmouth

Ashby Camp to Attend Funeral of Edward Young

The Turner Ashby Camp plans a uniform assembly Saturday at 2 30 p m to attend the funeral of Edward Young. By order of P W Boyd RK. T Barron Adjutant Commander.

Ashby Turner Ashby Edward Young P. W. Boyd RK. T. Barron

Shirt Waist Carriers Replace Coats in Summer Route

Local letter carriers comply with official permission to wear shirt waists in hot weather. This morning the force made rounds in grayish blue shirting instead of heavy uniform coats.

Fostmaster General

Local Postmaster Contest At Shepherds Town Area

Mr. Harry E. Munday a prominent Shepherds Town businessman and frequent Winchester visitor is a leading candidate for postmaster. The office pays a set annual salary and is currently held by Mrs Ida Chapline widow of the former postmaster with her daughter Miss Helen also an applicant.

Harry E. Munday Shepherds Sown Winchester Ida Chapline Chapline Helen

Baby Falls on Sidewalk in doorway injury

Infant Rose Irene Marshall daughter of Mr. Thomas Marshall fell from a chair in doorway at her grandfather Beverley Marshall’s residence on South Market Street at noon. The child struck her head on the sidewalk but is not believed seriously injured.

Rose Irene Thomas Marshall Beverley Marshall South Market Street

Cut Off From the World

The Hampshire Review reports mail disruption on the Augus route after carrier Rev. Robt. Orrick was laid off due to a boxing accident. High waters on Friday blocked conveyance and no mail arrived from Saturday.

Augus The Hampshire Review Robt. Orrick

Charley Rouss Company to Attend Old Time Concert

Charley Rouss Fire Company and band will meet at their hall next Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock in full uniform to attend the Old Time Concert of the Rouse Hook and Ladder Company at The Auditorium.

Charley Rouss Rouse Hook and Ladder Company HH. D. Fuller Rouss Hook and Ladder Company

Brethren Reunion Set for St James Maryland May Dates

The Brethren churches of Maryland Virginia and West Virginia announce a regional conference at St James Washington County Md to be held on Thursday May 23 Friday May 24 and Saturday May 25.

Brethren Maryland Virginia West Virginia St. James Washington Cunty

Reverend Laird Recovering After Horse Kick Injury

Rev. A. F. Laird of Front Royal is under treatment at the Presbyterian Eye Ear and Throat Hospital in Baltimore after a May 5 incident in which a horse kicked him in a runaway. His nose has been set and his eye repaired, with expectations of no permanent injury or disfigurement.

A. F. Laird Front Royal Presbyterian Eye,Ear and Throat Hospital Baltimore

Woman's Missionary Society to Attend Winchester District Meeting

Mrs. Helphenstine will represent the local Woman's Foreign Missionary Society at the Winchester District Meeting in Summit Point. Miss Augusta V. Wilson district secretary is visiting Winchester.

Front Royal Confederate Veterans Camp Formed

Front Royal Virginia reports the formation of a Confederate Veterans camp with over forty members already enrolled. The group will formally organize on May 23 with a camp name to be selected at that event.

Front Royal Veterans Organizs Front Royal

Rev Dame to Speak at Episcopal Council Session

During the closing hours of the Episcopal Council in Alexandria, Rev. Nelson P. Dame of this city will deliver an address in support of the Daughters of the King.

Episcopal Council At Alexandria Nelson P. Dame Daughters of the King

Mrs Ida Eckhardt and Marion Angelo Wed in Front Royal

Miss Ida Eckhardt of Front Royal and Mr. Marion Angelo of Washington were married in Front Royal last Wednesday and now reside in Washington. Mrs. Angelo is a cousin of Miss Katie Eckhardt who visits Winchester frequently.

Ida Eckhardt Front Royal Marion Angelo Washington Angelo Katie Eckhardt Winchester

Remarkable total eclipse passes unseen tonight

One of the most remarkable solar eclipses will occur today but it will be midnight here and not visible. Dr. J Ron Graham departed for New York today.

J. Ron Graham New York Today

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. A. Brown Cumberland J. B. Russell & Bro’s Jersey Mrs Jones Horsey and Atwell Thomas Keating Agt Cumberland Beer Braddock Barwell Supplied Cumberland Brewing Company North Main Street Herbert Shull Marlboro New York N. Washington Street Lewis Bush Charley Rouss Co Brethren Reunion Sherwin W.williams GEO. E. Bushnell & CO Winchester Gas & Electric Light Company DOT James B. Russell Sade City E. Bruce Capper Water St Jeweler Oprictran Miller Supply Co Oxford C. E. Hontsberry Main St Errand A. Lyons Hansbrough & Carter Bldg Wain Street Circuit Court E. Bolling Byrd Mary C. Light Court House Jame Gainesboro Mary C. Adams Mary O. Light Daniel M. Adams Kervin E. Byrd E. Holmes Bod Phil. H. Gold R. KE. Byrd Mr. Dame Surrey Fred Baker Jones France Wall Shenandoah House Woodstock Yeomired Horsey & Atwell Fing House Bath
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