Lonas Murderer Found Guilty in Virginia Trial
A Woodstock Strassburg dispatch reports Solon Linthicum was found guilty of second degree murder in the death of Bruce Lonas. The motive was robbery. Linthicum and six others were implicated in burning the Belgrade mill near Mount Jackson on December 19, 1900, with Lonas' son’s body found among the ruins. The verdict carries an eleven year penitentiary sentence.
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Woodstock
Strasburg
Solon Linthicum
Bruce Lonas
Mur
Linthicum
Samuel H. Lonas
Belgrade
Mount Jackson
Lonas
W. W. Craig
W. T. Craig
John B. Craig
George Craig
Robert Linthicum
John R. Linthicum
Newsy Notes from Western Frederick
Gore Virginia reports Chas Amick returned to Luke Maryland after two weeks with friends near Gore. He works at Luke Paper Mills with other local youths. M W Cooper returns from West Virginia where he plastered for the West Virginia Central Railroad. Parish sells wild turkeys rabbits pheasants and partridges. Edith Potts passes civil service exam and to report to Treasury Washington next Monday. Literary Society will meet in church basement Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Gore
Chas. Amick
Luke
M. W. Cooper
West Virginia
West Virginia Central Railroad Company
J. W. Parish
Edith Potts
Civil Service
Treasury Department
Washington
Literary Society
First Snow Fell Today From Mountain West Reports
The first real sign of seasonal change appeared as light snow fell this morning. Reports say snow covers the ground in the mountains west of town and passengers on the midday trains note snow continued through the night in Pittsburg.
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Here
Pittsburg
Leroch Leaves Winchester on Business Trip
Mr. L. E. Leroch, long in Winchester on business for the C. Williams apple firm, departed yesterday for his rig, a key leg in his travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Leroch
Winchester
Apple
C. Williams
Loyal Confederate Testimony In Civil War Tale
An amusing tale centers on Mr. Jesse Fries who remained loyal to the Union yet was taxed by Confederate troops for a substitute during the Civil War. He recalls Lincoln supplying war materiel while noting that he did not hire a substitute, as Uncle Abe did not want to hire one either. The pension inquiry ended with laughter and a favorable reparation claim.
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Jesse Fries
Fries
Taylor House
Abraham
Lincoln
Abe
Mr. Fries
Col Alexander Briscoe a Civil War prisoner and veteran
Col Alexander M Briscoe died early Saturday at his home 784 West Hamburg Baltimore. He visited Winchester six years ago for National Memorial Day events with Grand Army of the Republic veterans and had been captured during the war, sent from Winchester to Andersonville and Libby prisons, escaping from Columbia to Baltimore in February 1865. Born in Jefferson county he was a nephew of Capt John Avie and served in Cole's Maryland Cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander M. Briscoe
Hamburg Street
Baltimore
Winchester
Grand Army of the Republic Veterans
Col. Briscoe
Andersonville
Libbey Prison
Columbia
Jefferson County
John Avie
Cole
Maryland Cavalry
Mrs Tilford Plans Fine Stable For Her Horses
Mrs John B Tilford will erect handsome stable quarters for her horses on the property of Dr W P McGuire on the south side of Amherst street. The stables will cost 600 dollars and will be equipped with modern appliances for horse care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Tilford
W. P. McGuire
Amherst Street
Memorial relics tied to Garfield and McKinley funerals
Supt. J. H. Savage of the National Cemetery holds a crepe rosette worn in 1881 by a Garfield funeral pallbearer and a piece of crepe used to drape the engine that pulled McKinley’s funeral train from Buffalo to Washington, linking two presidential last journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Savage
National Cemetery
Garfield
McKinley
Buffalo
Washington
Storm winds damage corn and fodder in county
High winds caused loose corn and fodder to blow around. Drought left corn exceedingly dry across the area.
General E L Molineux to pass swords to sons
Gen E L Molineux of New York will give three swords to his sons Leslie Roland and Cecil. One blade carried through the Civil War was a 1862 gift from Brooklyn citizens. He survived Morganza La except for a near miss that killed his horse and Irish Bend where he was wounded. A Confederate sword scabbard came under a flag of truce from Gen Dick Taylor, son of President Taylor.
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Leslie
Roland
Cecil
Brooklyn
Morganza
Molineux
Irish Bend
Dick’’ Taylor
President Taylor
Betty Dandridge
North Braddock Street
Winchester
WEDDING OF MISS CORNELIA TUCKER TO MR HARRY POOR
The marriage of Miss Cornelia Whitehead Tucker to Mr Harry Poor of Baltimore occurred at noon at Christ Church Norfolk Virginia with Bishop Randolph officiating. Ushers included Harry Riggs Dudley Williams James McEvoy Jr W W Baldwin John H Williams Irwin Tucker and Robert Wainwright. The maid of honor was Elizabeth Winn and best man Frank Thomas. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s aunt Mrs Wainwright’s home in Norfolk before the couple departed to a country home near Baltimore. Mr Poor is son of Captain Alfred Poor and a Baltimore clubman active in social circles.
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Cornelia Whitehead Tucker
Ry Taylor Poor
Baltimore
Christ Church
Norfolk
Bishop Randolph
Virginia
Grammer
Harry Riggs
Dudley Williams
James McEvoy, Jr
W. W. Baldwin
John H. Williams
New York
Irwin Tucker
Newport News
Robert Wainwright
Elizabeth Winn
Frank Thomas
Balmore
Wainwright
Poor
Alfred Poor
Cotillion Club
Winchester
Kitty Poor
A. M. Baker Street
Timber Ridge mill praised as first class by Gore farmer
Mr. Edgar L. Hook has completed a 22 horsepower mill for Gore farmers in this county. Described as among the best in the area, it features top rollers and a master mechanic from the supplier for two months, with Hook as a practical miller overseeing the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar L. Hook
Gore
Hook
Ovation for Mrs Stonewall Jackson at Wilmington UDC session
During the annual Wilmington session of the United Daughters of the Confederacy Mrs Stonewall Jackson was introduced and received a lengthy ovation from the audience including several veterans.
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Wilmington
N. C
United Daughters of Confederacy
Miss Nellie Warren Seriously Hurt In Accident
A letter from Washington reports Miss Nellie Warren, a popular Capitol City resident who summers in Winchester, was struck by a cart while crossing a street. She suffered serious injuries but is expected to recover after doctors treated bruises and cuts at her home.
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Tuk Star Today
Washington, D. C
Nellie Warren
Capitol City
Winchester
Miss Warren
Washington
John M. Lupton
North Market Street
Curtain at The Auditorium Tonight at Eight
Curtain rises at 8 p m instead of 8 30 p m The public is asked to be seated by 8 p m and not miss a good performance at the auditorium tonight.
City Woman Sues for Damages Over Valley Female College Fall
Counsel for both sides await the decision in the suit of Mrs A E Carroll against the city for injuries from a fall at Valley Female College on June 8 1895. The case was argued in Staunton and decision reserved until Richmond court convened. Appealed from a Circuit Court verdict of 1200 sought 3000.
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A. E. Carroll
The
Valley Female College
Staunton
Richmond
Death of Lake View resident Robert Stump at 74
"Uncle Bobbie" Robert Stump died this morning from general debility at near Lake View. Funeral from Burnt Church tomorrow at 1 PM with interment nearby. He was nearly 74 and survived by a widow and eight grown children.
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Bobbie’ Stump
Lake View
Robert Stump
Wedding at Parsonage for Miss Mamie Smith and James Knight
Miss Mamie O Smith of Chambersville and Mr James Robert Knight of Winchester were married at the United Brethren Church parsonage on Market Street at six o clock last evening. Rev S D Skelton officiated in the presence of a few friends. The bride is the daughter of Charles Smith of Chambersville.
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Mamie O. Smith
Chambersville
County
James Robert Knight
Winchester
United Brethren Church
North Market Street
S. D. Skelton
Charles Smith
Third quarterly Sacramental services at Cain's Chapel
Revival services begin next Sunday with Sacramental services at Cain's Chapel at 11 a.m. and Carpers Valley at 3 p.m. Pastor Rev. D. L. Reid preaches at Cain's Chapel at 7:30 p.m. That evening. Revival continues for two weeks.
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Cain’s Chapel
Carpers Valley
D. L. Reid
Anniversary of Eliza Hauck's Death Remembrance
Mrs Eliza Hauck died at 10 25 p m yesterday at her son Rolands home 518 Fairmount avenue following an illness since September 13 She was born in Lancaster Pa December 1 1817 and was married to Andrew B Hauck who died five years ago The funeral will be held at 2 p m tomorrow from the United Brethren Church with Rev E A Shaver and Rev B D Skelton officiating Interment in Mt Hebron Cemetery Surviving are four children two daughters in law and five grandchildren
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Andrew B. Hauck
Eliza Hauck
Roland Hauck
Fairmount Avenue
United Brethren Church
A. Shaver
Maurertown
German Baptist Church
D. Skelton
B. West Baker
Maurerstown
Winchester
Milton Hauck
Andrew Culp
Fannie
Walter L. Hauck
Lancaster, Pa
Annie Eliza Fahnestock
Mauerstown
Cattle Drown in Well at Gore Farm Accident
On the Edgar L. Hook farm near Gore two valuable cows wandered into a feed room well after a yard gate was left open. The one inch plank covering broke under the combined weight, causing both cows to fall to the bottom. A block and tackle pulled the carcasses from the water after hours of effort.
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Edgar
L. Hook
Gore
Hook
Powell Retires From Active Duty Nov 12 1901
Captain Philip P Powell of the Ninth Cavalry is retired from active service by the President due to disability incident to service as announced by the Acting Secretary of War with retirement effective November 12 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip P. Powell
Ninth Cavalry
Army
Daughters of Rebeccah Plan Friday Meeting at Hall
The Daughters of Rebeccah will meet tomorrow at 7 30 in Odd Fellows Hall. A full attendance is requested.
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Daughters of Rebeccah
Odd Fellows Hall
Tite Local Market
Local market prices listed include wheat 69 cents, corn 2.25 dollars, butter 16 to 18 cents, eggs 22 cents. Prices show small-town grocery items with typical early 20th century figures.
Post Office and Station Burned at Ashby Station
A fire destroyed Ashby Station nine miles north of Front Royal Virginia yesterday afternoon. The Bayard post office and the railroad offices, express and ticket rooms, and Robert L. Briggs general merchandise stock were all lost. Losses exceed $2,000 with partial insurance. flames spread due to high winds and lack of firefighting equipment. Temporary offices set up in Briggs residence.
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Star
Front Royal
Ashby
Norfolk and Western Railway
Bayard
Robert L. Briggs
Ashby Station
Railroad and Express Company
Briggs
Mid Air Seed Yields 23 Pumpkins Weighing 310 Pounds
A North River Mills resident Mr. A. Loy renewed his Star subscription and shared a local pumpkin tale. He planted one seed in a straw rick at about four feet off the ground on June 17 and later found 23 pumpkins weighing a total 310 pounds on the vine, promising pies for the neighborhood.
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Star
Social at Centenary Church Host House on National Avenue
Tomorrow evening a social will be hosted at Mrs. Jack Steele's residence on National avenue by the ladies of Centenary Reformed Church. An interesting program is planned. Admission is free but a small charge will be asked for refreshments.
Richmond Editor Robert Lynn Marries Mabel Hancock
City editor of the Richmond Dispatch, Robert Lynn, wed Miss Mabel Hancock yesterday in a ceremony that drew local attention. Hancock, a popular young woman in the community, became Mrs. Lynn in a notable newspaper society event.
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Robert Lynn
The
Richmond Dispatch
Mabel Hancock
Took
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Frederick
Apple Man
Louis
Uncle Abe
Dick Taylor
E. L. Molineux
Harry Poor
Miss Cornelia Whitehead Tucker
Norfolk, Va
T Hook's
Cart
Uncle Bobbie
Mrs. Hauck
Mr. Hauck
Powell
Daughters of
Rebeccah
Tite Local Market
Bayard and
Church Social
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