Sudden Death of Aged Lady Mrs Grant Dies at 71
Mrs. Grant aged seventy one died at 5 40 this morning after a brief illness following a Sunday of apparent health. Survived by husband John Grant and seven children Fannie Huntsberry Bettie Grant John L Grant B R Grant Scott W Grant and James Grant. The family had resided in the county before moving to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
Grant
Fannie F. Huntsberry
Bettie Grant
John L. Grant
Washington
B. R. Grant
Rosedale
Scott W. Grant
James Grant
Venerable Man John Brindle Tours Tax Star Visit
An 85 year old Dunkard elder, John Brindle of Martinsburg W V, visited the Tax Star office today. He formerly lived near Stephens City and Carlisle Pa, lived in Frederick county before the war, later in Hagerstown and Martinsburg, and now visits friends in the county. He walked from north Braddock Street to stay with Joseph E McCartney and George W Flora on Fairmont Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Star
John Brindle
Martinsburg
W. Va
Brindle
Dunkard
Frederick County
Stephens City
Charles B. Rouss
Mr. Brindle
Carlisle
Hagerstown
Joseph E. McCartney
North ‘Braddock Steel
Geo. W. Flora
Fairmont Avenue
Funeral for four year old Charles Hollis
The funeral for Charles W. Hollis four died yesterday of spinal meningitis was held at four this afternoon from his parents home on South Main Street. Rev C D Bulla of Brad dock Street Methodist officiated and burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas Haines Christopher Wanted. A horse a dark iron gray mare aged five to six weighed 1200 to 1300 pounds is for sale in Winchester VA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Hollis
Wm. L. Holis
South Maine Street
Chas. D. Bulla
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Thomas
Haines
Christopher
B. C. Ross Bare
Winchester
Local merchant relocates from Griffith property to Tre nary farm
Mr. Al Dicks who has operated a store on south Market gigoot has sold stock and is moving to the Tre nary farm about two miles from Ula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Dicks
Griffith
South Market Gigoot
Trenary Farm
Ula
Race ends when buggy hits telegraph pole in Mount Jackson
Levi Estep and Reuben Hammond laughed through a Main Street race in Mount Jackson Virginia. Their horse struck a telegraph pole near Rosenberger's saloon causing a crash. Hammond suffered serious head injuries and a leg fracture while Estep had facial injuries. The horse finished the race and won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Jackson
Levi Estep
Reuben Hammond
Rosenberger
Hammond
Estep
Main Street
Orkney
Government Deposits Grow to 60000 at Farmers and Merchants Bank
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank, a United States depository, received a further 10000 government deposit today, lifting total government deposits in the bank to 60000. The first government deposit stood at 50000 and funds are used by banks to purchase bonds to back deposits. The bank remains the United States depository for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank
United States Depository
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Record Wheat Drill Gig Sets Local Acreage Mark
In Clarke county near Double Tollgate on Monday two men drilled 124 acres of wheat in a single day. The feat was accomplished on farmer T. B. Chamblin’s property, president of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society. Chamblin also reports fifty acres of wheat sowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Biker Cham N
Elonza Fuller
Chamblin
Shenandoah Valley Agricultutural Society
Two Chinese Men Arrive in Winchester Seeking Laundry Site
Charles Moy and Lee Wing arrive in Winchester on a Baltimore & Ohio train from Berryville and Charlestown. They consider opening a Chinese laundry, Moy having run one in Berryville for some time before selling. They plan to stay several days to decide on a business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Moy
Lee Wing
Winchester
Baltimore & Ohio
Berryville
Charlestown
Pall Opening Promises Hat Display and Free Trimming
Pall opening on Thursday October 2 3 4 1902 features a wide variety of hats bonnets and ready to wear styles. Free trimming and making of all hats offered to the public. Anna B Watre owner inviting Winchester Virginia residents to attend at 107 8 Main St. Also notes scales erected at Double Tollgate for cattle weighing by Chamblin Funkhouser Funkhouser Richards Garver Lake and Keronium visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna B. Watre
Main St
Winchester
Double Tollgate
C. E. Funkhouser
Joseph Funkhouser
Wm. SR. Richards
Edward Garver
Aged Veteran Lawrence Hamman Dies Near Winchester
Lawrence Hamman prominent Frederick county fruit grower dies at 78 after illness on the Senseney road near Winchester. Civil War veteran of Company E Eleventh Virginia Cavalry and Turner Ashby Camp member survived by five children. Funeral Friday with burial in Strasburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hamman
Senseney Road
Winchester
Hamman
Mr. Hamman
Shenandoahounty
Strasburg
Frederick County
Peach Belt
Hammon
Emma Crozen
Susie Miller
Stephens City
This County
Henry Hamman
Woodstock
Annie Hamman
Peter Hamman
Committee to Attend Carlisle and Hagerstown Fairs
County Treasurer S M Chiles will travel to Carlisle Pa to attend the Carlisle Fair and Carlisle and Hagerstown fairs. He will be joined by Harry Russell and A J Tavenner to observe fair management details for the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society. The Winchester Fair aims to be the association's most successful exhibition yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M.chiles
Carlisle
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Chiles
Hagerstown
Harry Russell
A. J. Tavenner
Winchester
Hog Dies After Fall at Monmouth Street Pen
Mr. Walter B. Henry lost a fine young hog this morning while cleaning the pen on Monmouth street. A frightened 100 pound animal jumped another, broke a leg, and had to be killed. Henry disposed of some meat but expects to lose most of the pork as buyers avoid pork this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Henry
Monmouth Street
Mr. Henry
Winchester Presbytery Meeting Hailed by Wizard Tale
The Winchester Presbytery recently convened at Middleway in a union church shared by Lutheran, Reform, and Presbyterian congregations. Hosts decorated warmly and visitors from various denominations enjoyed hospitality as the local town folklore spoke of witches, while a Winchester man reported a pillow sliding from under him in a humorous and uncanny moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleway
Winchester
Shepherdstown
Smithfield
Clipp
Partridges Visit Winchester City Alarm Birds
A flock of partridges fluttered through Winchester drawing fear and confusion among residents. Police and locals report some birds returned to the countryside while others were captured briefly before being released. Ezekial Patterson recovered a young bird from Noonan's livery stable and released it to rejoin the flock. The report notes partridges are unsettled by field work and town presence, with speculators sometimes shooting in defiance of hunting laws.
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Tor Star
C. E. Neville
Winchester
Ezekial Patterson
Taylor House
Noonan
Patterson
Repair crews fix water pipe at East Water Street saloon
Workmen repaired a water line feeding the saloon of Mr. James Spellman on East Water Street. The pipe was too near the surface and suffered damage during unloading.
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James Spellman
East Water Street
Lapres Hunting-case Watches With Waltham Or Elgin Movements
BW advertisement notes Lapres hunting-case solid gold watches guaranteed with Waltham or Elgin movements, priced from $15 and up, circulated by BW Clowes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapres
Waltham
Elgin
Clowes
Boyd takes over Hart Hotel as proprietor at Summit Point
Mr. R. E. Boyd of Summit Point West Virginia today assumed proprietorship of the Hart Hotel succeeding J. W. Athey. He is a wealthy farmer who owns a large productive farm and other real estate. The Hart will feature farm fresh products and improvements to become a premier dollar-a-day hotel in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Boyd
Summit Point
W.va
Hart Hotel
J. W. Athey
Boyd
Millinery Display Dates Noted In Fourth Page Ad
Do not forget dates of our millinery display. See ad on fourth page. Huwer 8. Baxzn and Co.
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Huwer
Baxzn & Co
Youth Thrown From Horse In Grounded Saddle Accident
Eight year old Donald McFadden of south Washington street was thrown from a horse when a loose saddle girth caused the saddle to turn. He suffered a broken arm below the elbow and was treated by Dr. W. S. Love. He rested easier the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McFadden
Patrick McFadden
South Washington Street
Equity
Mr. McFadden
Donald
McFadden
W. 8
Love
Partridges Die in Striking West Piccadilly Building
At about 1 30 this afternoon on west Piccadilly street two partridges flying at high speed struck Mrs Henrietta Kremer's residence and were instantly killed. Officer C E Neville witnessed the event and brought the birds downtown. One bird had a broken leg. it is believed they belonged to a covey nearby frightened or shot into the wind. The birds were dead when collected and were taken to a restaurant for preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Piccadilly Street
Henrietta Kremer
C. E. Neville
Neville
Building on Main Street to Undergo Improvements
The Conner and Harmer building on south Main street will receive major upgrades. Owner James W. Sibert plans repairs and a new front including sills windows and doors. Work will begin soon and enhance the business area’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Conner & Harmer
South Main Street
James W. Sibert
Synod of Virginia Meeting Considered In 1903
The Central Presbyterian notes the Synod will be invited to meet in Wytheville and Winchester in 1903 to preserve an undivided body. A secret ballot is suggested to avoid accountability for the vote, with hope for an undivided Synod whichever location is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Central Presbyterian
Synod of Virginia
Wytheville
Winchester
No Preaching at Burnt Church This Sunday
Tar Star reports that Rev. Dr. H. M. White cannot preach at Burnt Church next Sunday due to a prior engagement.
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Burnt Church
H. M. White
Drug stores to close at 10 tonight October 1
Commencing with tonight October 1 all drug stores will close at 10 o clock. Heretofore the druggists closed at 10 30. Just step in and look at our beautiful Enamel Chatelaine Watches just received. The very latest thing out. Will make a handsome inexpensive present all guaranteed at Clowe's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clowe’s
Popular Young Couple Weds In Carlisle
A surprise secret marriage united Miss Beulah Glaize and Mr. Charles Marnan in Carlisle Pennsylvania. The 19 year old bride, daughter of the late Captain John Glaize, wed with Winchester businessman and wine company partner Charles Murnan, after guardian approval. They will live in Winchester after a wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Glaize
Charles Marnan
Carlisle
Mattie B. Strider
Mattie B. Glaize
Commonwealth
Harry R. Kern
John Glaize
Winchester
Brother Potts Will Move the Government
A Gore county correspondent argues the Post-Office Department should grant Winchester better mail service. He criticizes a Stan article and defends Republican officials while accusing the opposite party of political manipulation and delays in mail delivery. He plans to visit Washington to press the issue and mentions Winchester’s local leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Evenine Star
Gore
Post-Office
Washington
Winchester
Tue Stan
Post Office
J. Peripont Morgan
Teddy
Commonwealth
O. K
New Post Office
Mrs John H Fugitt Paralyzed After Stroke
Mrs John H Fugitt of No 4 East Cork Street suffered a severe stroke last night. Today there was a slight improvement but she remains very ill and unable to talk. This is her third stroke. A separate ad lists men’s 20 year gold filled watch cases with Waltham or Elgin movements for $9.50 at H W Clowe’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Fugitt
East
Cork Street
Waltham
Elgin
H. W. Clowe’s
Sad end of Dewey the pug dog in moral tale
Aamped tale recounts the death of Dewey a pampered pug owned by Mr. J. W. Athey of Hart Hotel fame. Dewey strayed with a rowdy group, returned wounded to the lobby and later died after Dr. Hamilton administered chloroform to end his suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
J. W. Athey
Hart Hotel
Mr. Athey
Hamilton
Two Hundred Mark Reached In Ward Registrations
Last night eight voters registered in the first ward raising the count from 194 to 202. The Board of Registrars plans another session tonight and Tuesday October 14 from noon to 8 p.m. to complete the books, with an outlook toward 250 names for the precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registrars
Ramsburg Opens Berryville Branch Store
City Councilman Chas W Beesburg, who runs a large produce store on East Pike Street, will open a Berryville branch. His brother will run it, after Ramsburg bought a pair of horses and a wagon for the business. Ramsburg already operates a successful Capon Bridge branch in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Beesburg
East Pice Street
Berryville
Thes
Ramsburg
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Thienah E. Grant
Charles Hollis
Pace
Mrs. Alexander Lake
Keronium
Shia City
Town
Mr. Boyd
Charles Marman
Brother Potts
Lark
Chas. W. Ramsburg
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