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Newspaper

Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1902

Page

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Frank Baker Tops Maryland Pharmacy Exam List

Frank Baker heads the list of Maryland examinees named by the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy after the first exams in Baltimore. Baker scored over 98 percent, placing among top Maryland passers and earning local praise for his rise from Winchester, where he started in 1890, to a prescription clerk role in Cumberland. The notice highlights his family ties, community involvement, and bright future.

Maryland State Board of Pharmacy Emu College of Pharmacy Drs. C. B. Henkel W. C. Powell David R. Millard J. Webb Foster J. E. Turner Maryland West Virginia District of Columbia Virginia Baltimore G. Frank Baker Havig Baker Winchester J. J. O. Baker Geo. E. Bushnell R. W. Stone C. H. Holtzman Baltimore and Centre Streets Cumberland Charley Rows Fire Co Lodge of Elks Harrisonburg

St Pauls Church Severs Lebanon in Virginia Synod

At the Potomac conference session of the Virginia Synod held at Avilla Church Jefferson county W V the St Pauls Church of Frederick county was approved to sever ties with Lebanon and unite with the Stephens City charge Lebanon remains separate for now Rev Dr John E Bushnell served as secretary and the next meeting was set for St James Church Gravel Springs with Rev W J Smith as pastor

Potomac Virginia Synod of the Lutheran Church Avilla Church Jefferson County W. Va St. Paul’s Church Frederick County Lebanon Stephens City John E. Bushnell St. James Church Gravel Springs W. J. Smith

Veteran Firemen May Be Present at Winchester Holiday

Jos E Kiger reports a letter from Jno J Pea body secretary of the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association Washington stating invitation from the Winchester Fourth of July Celebration Committee. The association's June 3 meeting will likely favor sending veterans to visit Winchester.

Jos. E. Kiger Jno

Marriage Invitation for Mise Delia V Myers and Thomas L Harper

Invitations issued from Winchester announce the marriage of Mise Delia V. Myers to Mr. Thomas L. Harper. The ceremony will be at seven o'clock Wednesday evening June eighteenth at the home of Jacob G. Stitzel in Brunswick Maryland. Harper is well known in the city and has relatives here including his aunt Mrs Katy Forney of South Market Street.

Winchester Mise Delia V. Myers Thomas L. Harper Jacob. G. Stitzel Brunswick Harper Katy Forney South Market Street

County Court Session Notes From Monday

County Court proceedings recapped for Monday with regional notices and docket activity. The brief outlines region specific actions and upcoming motions expected in court.

County Court Region

Recital by Miss Virginia Cover and Miss Shore A Hit

Last evening at Braddock Street Methodist Church South a benefit recital by Miss Virginia Cover and Miss Shore drew a large audience. Proceeds pleased the performers while the program highlighted organ and piano numbers, vocal solos, and ensemble pieces.

Virginia Cover le Shore Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal, Church South Fairfax College Pwsing Helen Sloan Edith Stew “Mattie Shaw Dora McGool Knabe Liszt Pilgrim’s Chorus Tanhauser Wagner Cover Shore Dame Cooper

Silent Duel At Dawn In Winchester Marring Quiet Morning

A dawn duel in south Winchester ended with one man fatally striking the other on the sidewalk after a quarrel. No witnesses aside from a single upstairs observer. The victor helped the fallen man to his feet and the pair departed in the silent morning.

Winchester

Presiding Elder McKenney To Preach

Rev. W. I. McKenney presiding elder of the Frederick district will preach at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow at 11 in the morning and 8 in the evening.

McKenney W. I. McKenney Frederick Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Nail in toe during ball game hits master’s son

The incident reports master Leslie Anderson, son of Mrs. Bertie Anderson, injuring a toe with a nail during an afternoon ball game. No further details on location or condition are provided.

Leslie Anderson Bertie Anderson

Academy Boys Hold Annual Dance at Shenandoah Valley Academy

The Sigma Rho Delta Society hosted the academy dance in the parlors from 9 30 pm to 2 am with about 25 couples attending. Winchester Orchester provided music under Prof J Mad Spurr. chaperones were Mrs Elsie Hope and Mrs Richard E Byrd.

Sigma Rho Delta Society Shenandoah Valley Academy Academy Winchester Orchester J Mad. Spurr Lemonite Elsie Hope Hampton Richard E. Byrd R. E. Byrd Anna Beverley Virginia Fuller Margaret Stokes Willie McGuire Anna Williams Nina Brown Dorothy Carr Eloize Baker Carrie Baker Lucy Willis Nellie Brown Miller Lelia Dame Pressman Mary Meade Mary Turner Episcopal Female Institute Messrs Ran. T. McGuire Sandy Baker Daniel Conrad

Haldeman's Branch Creamery Opens Up

The Winchester based branch creamery of J. Haldeman at Tomis Brook, Virginia, will begin operation next Monday. Mr. Smith, aided by Al Bowman and Bert Bushong, makes changes as directed. The plant will process about 2,000 pounds of milk daily. Cheese will be produced in the first two months, followed by butter. Prospects for steady milk supply and strong opening are encouraging.

Haldeman Winchester Tomis Brook Smith al Bowman Bert Bushong

Championship Deciding Game Set for Tuesday

The Shenandoah Valley Academy faces Charlestown West Virginia at the Fair Grounds Tuesday at 3 30 pm to decide the series and crown the state champion. Both clubs are evenly matched after a tied third game and an exciting contest is expected.

Shenandoah Valley Academy Charlestown W. Va Fair Grounds

Quarterly conference of Freder ick district church

The Freder ick district Episcopal Church holds a quarterly meeting tonight at eight o clock in St Church. Presiding Elder W S Kenney will preside over the session.

Frederick District Episcopal Church Het St W. S. Kenney Eeasion

Mr Chas Wyndham and party travel with Miss Katie McFarland

A brief note records Mr Chas Wyndham and his wife accompanied by Miss Katie McFarland and Mrs Walter in Hagers.

Chas. Wyndham Katie McFarland Ee Ee Walter In. Hagers

Man Is Arrested On Felonious Assault Charge

Charles Taylor, a known young man, was jailed after noon today by Policeman Massie on a charge of attempted felonious assault filed by Mrs. Noah Sowers. Mrs. Sowers says Taylor seized her in the alley near the Taylor Hotel, choking her and threatening to shout. Taylor claims he stood on Main Street, offered her a drink, and she tripped over a wagon tongue, then screamed before he left.

Charles Taylor Massie Noah Sowers Taylor Main Street

Rev Kremer to Dedicate New Lovettsville Church

Rev Mr Cromer of the Century Reformed Church travels to Lovettsville Loudoun County to officiate dedicatory services for the new church eight years after serving there. With his absence no services will be held at the Reformed Church except the usual Sunday School and Young People's meeting.

T. K. Cromer Centenary Reformed Church Lovettsville Loudoun County Cromer Reformed Church

Judge Jones Delivers Principal Address at Grant’s Tomb

At Decoration Day exercises in New York yesterday Judge Thomas G. Jones brother of Mrs. L N Huck of Winchester and an Alabama Democrat gave the principal address. He was recently appointed to the United States District bench by President Roosevelt.

Grant New York Thomas G. Jones L. N. Huck Winchester United States District Roosevelt

S. Y. A. S. Directors In Session Today

Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society directors met at 4 PM to arrange premiums for the next fair and discuss other measures. The session extended past 4 30 PM with the board still in session.

The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society

Funk Opens Restaurant On North Main With Noted Chef

Mr W G Funk has opened a restaurant in the rear of this business on North Main street. An experienced chef is engaged, promising excellent table service and unexcelled cuisine. The place will be run by Mr J H Snapp of the county when in town.

W. G. Funk North Main Street

New Minister to Preach Tomorrow in Winchester

Rev J Ryland Murdock is the new minister of the First Baptist Church and will preach tomorrow morning and evening. He arrived Thursday in Winchester and left Friday for the Baptist Sunday School Convention in Luray Virginia returning this morning. The 28 year old Frederick County Maryland native is a Richmond College graduate and has served two past charges in Berlin New Jersey and Kenneth Square. He married Miss Annie Gilchrist of Illinois in Philadelphia.

J. Ryland Murdock First Baptist Church Murdock Winchester Luray Star Frederick County Ton Richmond College Crosier Seminary Croser Seminary Berlin N. J Kenneth Square Philadelphia Annie Gilchrist Illinois Oval School Ier

Contend Wins Parkway Handicap at Gravesend

Contend ridden by J. Cochran won the Parkway Handicap over one and one sixteenth miles in 1.46 1-5 at Gravesend. Smart Set finished second with The Regent third as Contend surged from the turn to secure a length victory. Contend is by Galore, purchased by Clark Maxwell of Winchester and imported to this country, later sold to William Waldorf Astor for 15000.

Gravesend Contend J. Cochran Cochran Galore Smart Regent Clark Maxwell Winchester England William Waldorf Astor

Winchesterian Dies in Delaware

Mrs Elizabeth Lillis of South Brad dock street received the sad news today of the death of her oldest sister Mrs Fannie Barr widow of Cornelius Barr formerly of this city but now of Wilmington Del She is survived by six daughters and two sons and several brothers and sisters The funeral will take place on Tuesday in Wilmington.

Elizabeth Lillis South Braddock Street Fannie Barr Cornelius Barr Wilmington Del

Bank Receives $25,000 More in Circulating Notes

The Farmers' and Merchants' National Bank has received $25,000 additional circulating notes. The new issue comprises $5, $10, and $20 denominations, bringing the bank's total in circulation to $50,000.

Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank

Sermon at Braddock Street Church by Rev. Chas D Bulla

The annual sermon before Valley Female College will be preached tomorrow at eleven o'clock at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.

Methodist Episcopal Church, South The Valley Female College Chas. D. Bulla Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South

Children’s Day Exercises at Presbyterian Church

Children’s Day program at the Presbyterian Church will be held tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock. The exercises will resemble the regular program with songs and readings led by the children.

Presbyterian Church

Death of Judge Atkinsons Aunt in Warrenton Virginia

Judge William M. Atkinson learns of the death of his aunt Mrs. Sally Page Atkinson at the home of her son-in-law Charles H. Scott in Warrenton Virginia She was born in Fredericksburg in 1818 and married in 1843 Her husband Rev Dr Joseph M Atkinson was a longtime pastor in Shepherdstown Frederick and Raleigh She is survived by her daughter Mary M Scott and four brothers and a sister in Virginia and Richmond

William M. Atkinson Sally Page Atkinson Charles H. Scott Warrenton Frederick Raleigh N. C Presbyterian Church Winchester Thomas. Atkinson North Carolina John M. P. Atkinson Hampden-Sidney College Agnes Burwell Clarke County Peter H. Mayo Lucy Gibson Petersburg Churchill J. Gibson Bishop A. Gibson Richmond Atkinson Beverley R. Wellford Betty Burwell Charles ©. Page King William County William Nelson Continental Army Mary M Charles H. Dott John 8. Wellford B. R. Wellford, Jr Philip A. Wellford C. E. Wellford Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company Mary A. Marshall James M. Marshall Fauquier County

Octogeneration resident A C Grove gravely ill at granddaughter’s home

Octogenarian A C Grove, nearly 85, is critically ill at his granddaughter Mrs Nellie Boxwell’s residence on South Kent Street. Once active, he has suffered a stroke years ago and now declines with old age. His wife’s recent death left him more feeble and recovery is uncertain.

A. C. Grove Nellie Boxwell South Kent Street Grove P. B. Marshall Flagus Farmer

Lyons Offers Suit Special at Unprecedented Prices

Mr A Lyons the artist tailor announces $18 and $20 suits for $15 for 30 days in Winchester. He claims the prices are unprecedented and that he can offer fine all wool fashionable wear with top trims at reduced cost until July 1.

A. Lyons Lyons Winchester Frost

River yields up long lost dead in murky Hu River

After five months the body of Arthur Snider formerly of Winchester was recovered from the Hu River near Annadale New York. The youth, once employed in a local harness shop and later at W H Baker and Co, disappeared January 5 while skating. His brother William plans shipment to Braddock Street for burial. Edward Cooper and Daniel Leary survived the incident.

Hu River Arthur Winchester Annadale New York William Snider Noin W. B. Snider W. G. Snider South Braddock St J. ©. Davis W. H. Baker & Co Young Snider Edward Cooper Mount Vernon Daniel Leary Hudson Skating Conger’e Island Leary Snider Ahe Balder Moorefield W. Va

A. Hunter Boyd Jr New Attorney at Law Graduation

A. Hunter Boyd Jr of Cumberland Maryland son of Judge A H Boyd of Maryland Supreme Court and E Holmes W Boyd is among 57 Maryland law students who passed the final examination this week. Dr Guy Carleton Lee addressed the Academy of Baltimore Monday evening presenting diplomas to the graduating class.

A. Hunter Boyd Cumberland A. “Hr. H. Boyd Supreme, Court of Apeals Maryland E. Holmes W. Boyd Guy Carleton Lee Academy of Baltimore

Baccalaureate Sermon Tomorrow at Christ Episcopal Church

Rev Dr James Grammar will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for the Episcopal Female Institute graduates at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning. The week continues with commencement events and an art display in the Institute Parlor from 3 to 4 PM Wednesday.

Christ Episcopal Church James Grammar Episcopal Female Institute E. F. Ae Institute

Martinsburg Crowd Anticipated for Memorial Day Event

A large crowd is expected to travel from Martinsburg for a Memorial Day event. Veterans organizations and local groups are coordinating activities and honoring service members in the planned observance.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank Baker Maryland State Pharmacy Board St. Paul’s Church Severs Mr. Harper Braddock St. M. E Margarett Dream of Moszkowski Cavalierous Sirback Misses Shore the Flower Girl Bevegnant Mrs. Coopera Caronetta Sean —Gauilmant Fis Academy Boys Haldeman’s Miss McFarland Washington Mr Kremer Judge Jones Orator Mr. Funk J. H. Snapp Baptist Church Winchesterian Delaware Judge Atkinson Old Dominion River Arthur Snider A. Hunter Boyd, Jr Attorney At Law E.F Martinsburg
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