Everett thief jailed for fifteen years in Frederick court
A boardinghouse thief known as John Doe was tried in Frederick Circuit Court on larceny charges. The jury found him guilty and sentenced him to 15 years in the penitentiary. Police traced him from Everett to Washington Junction where he was arrested. He claimed innocence and refused to reveal his identity, saying he came from a good family. A satchel tied to the arrest contained a silk quilt, keys, a mirror, lockets, a counterfeit bill, coins, and a novel titled The Stolen Laces. He is suspected of further thefts in Baltimore and Hagerstown and left Winchester after stealing a diamond ring and a gold watch from a private home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Washington Junction
BL & Oo
Ciruit Court
Frederick
John Doe
Tobias Newcomer
McSherry
Thurmont
Baltimore
Startling Disclosures Soon Expected In School Misconduct Case
Disclosures are expected tomorrow regarding misconduct at a well known educational institution. Officers are reticent and will not divulge details. It can be said that the offenders will face charges in court.
Fall Opening Hats Display in Winchester Virginia
A fall opening on October 2 3 and 4 1902 offers a display of hats including pattern hats bonnets and ready to wear styles. Trimming and making hats will be free of charge. Ayna B Warre invites the public to visit 107 South Main Street Winchester Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayna B. Warre
S. Main St
Winchester
Frederick Circuit Sees Second Quarterly Conference
The second quarterly conference will be held at Round Hill on Saturday and Sunday October 4 and 5. Preaching at 10 a.m. October 4 by Rev. H. P. Hamill, followed by the business meeting. Sunday service at 11 a.m. by Rev. Hamill. He will preach at Well town at 3 p.m. and at Stephensons at 7 p.m. Rev. N. N. Haun, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prederick
Round Hill
H. P. Hamill
Hamill
Welltown
Stephensons
aRev
N. N. Haun
Jas E W Perrut Whiskey 10 date drink at Haddox
A brief item notes Jas E W Perrut whiskey with a 10 date reference served at J P Haddox, indicating a local notice or shop entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P, Haddox
Two Horses Killed by Train Near Winchester Paper Mill Crossing
Two horses owned by Cornelius Smith were struck and killed by a northbound Baltimore and Ohio freight train about a mile south of Winchester at the Paper Mill crossing. The animals had escaped from pasture near Mayor William C. Grachten’s field after being left in overnight. one horse died instantly while the other died from injuries. Engineer Charles Payne attempted to stop the train but could not prevent the collision. The engine suffered no damage, but a leg of one horse became entangled in the machinery. a southbound freight had passed shortly before the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Smith
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Paper Mill Crossing
William C. Gratchen
Smith
Charles Payne
Millwood Crossing
Sra
Neil Smith
J. W. Taylor
Gratchen
W. P. McGuire
Justice Kator
Shawnee District
Taylor
Public speaking events set for Winchester voters
U S Senator Martin and George J Browning address voters at Court House hall Winchester Thursday October 30 at 8 oclock Hon James Hay M C and R E Byrd speak in Winchester Friday October 31 at 8 PM M M Lynca Chairman City Exec Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eou. Thomas
Martin
U.S
George J. Browning
Court House Hall
Winchester
James Hay
M. C
R. E. Byrd
Minister Seeks Political Office in Martinsburg West Virginia
Rev. W F Grover of United Brethren Church Martinsburg seeks a seat in the House of Delegates on the Prohibition ticket. Also notes Rev J J Engle preaching Berryville Va and revival meetings by pastors at Carper Valley Millwood Boyce and other nearby locales. Addendum reports death by own action of Lt Commander William V Bronaugh US Navy, nephew by marriage to Mrs E Boyd Faulkner of Martinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Grover
United Brethren Church
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
House of Delegates
Prohibition
J. J. Engle
Berryville
Cain’s Chapel
D. L. Reid
C. D. Bulla
T. ©. Jones, Jr
Millwood
Boyce
Carper’s Valley
Horse-Driven Buggy Incident Reported at Local Intersection
A horse pulling a buggy driven by Mr. Steward Carper of this county fell at the Main and Water Streets intersection this afternoon. Neither horse nor buggy were injured. An advertisement notes 20-year gold filled watch cases with Waltham or Elgin movements, fully guaranteed, for $9.50 at HL. W. Clowe's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steward Carper
Water Streets
Waltham
Elgin
HL. W. Clowe’s
Homeless Waifs Given Homes By Local Women
Mrs. A. L. Dorsey and Mrs. Franck Baker secured homes for two destitute children from Clarke County Virginia. Edith Fisher, age nine, and her sister, age two, travel to Winchester to join the respective foster families after neglect by their father and the death of their mother. Edith had never worn shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Dorsey
West Water Street
Franck Baker
Baltimore
John Fisher
White Post
Clarke County
Dorsey
Sam Jones
Baker
Winchester
Edith Fisher
Edith
Plenty of Gas Despite High Coal Rises Costs
Secretary James B. Russell of the Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company reports coal prices have surged. A coal firm quoted $6 per ton for run of mine coal, plus $2 per ton freight, totaling about $8 per ton. This over 100 percent rise in 60 days compares to $4.13 per ton in August. Russell ordered two carloads telegraphed for immediate shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Russell
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Russell
Small Vote Is Registered In First Ward No 1
The Board of Registrars for Ward No 1 held their last session until Tuesday October 14 opening books from noon to 9 p.m. Voters registered so far total 210 and registrars expect at least 250 by close. They warn this will be a very small share not exceeding two thirds of the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Registrars
Ward No. 1
Frederick County Still Ahead In Potatoes
Frederick County continues as the potato champion with Mr. Ellis Maloy of Sen Seney radar town claiming top yields. A Jefferson County West Virginia grower reported potatoes weighing 25 ounces, while Maloy displayed two on his farm weighing 48 and 33 ounces. The giant tubers are available for viewing at The Star office. Enamel Chatelaine Watches advertised at Clowe's as a new, affordable gift option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Ellis Maloy
Senseney
Star
Jefferson County
W. Va
Game Law in Frederick County Details Protecting Partridges
The Frederick County game law explains protection for partridges pheasants woodcock wild turkeys and deer with hunting seasons and penalties. Violations carry at least a $10 fine for the first offense and fines double for each subsequent offense with possession of game as prima facie evidence of guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Frederick
Funeral for Mrs. Sarah E. Grant Tomorrow
The funeral for the late Mrs. Sarah E. Grant, who died yesterday after a short illness, will be held tomorrow at 3 o'clock from her home on North Main Street. Rev. Charles D. Bulla of Braddock Street Methodist Church South will officiate and interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Grant
North Main Street
Charles D. Bulla
Braddock Street
Eiscopal Church South
Mount Hebron
Dr. Lupton Nears Completion of Newtown Pippin Harvest
Dr. John 8. Lupton has nearly finished picking his Newtown pippin crop with twenty workers. He expects to finish on Monday. The trees yield about a one third crop totaling around one thousand barrels, with exceedingly fine quality apples.
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John 8. Lupton
Newtown
Notice for horse purchase in Winchester Virginia
Classified notice seeking a dark iron-gray horse aged five or six years weighing 1200 to 1300 pounds. Applications directed to C. Ross Barr in Winchester Virginia. Date references indicate September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ross Barr
Winchester
Mr Hefflebower Returns From Jefferson County Apple Picking
Mr. L. J. Hefflebower arrived home today after working in Jefferson county orchards for Miss Julia Terrell. The Terrell orchards produced 1,060 barrels of fine apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Hefflebower
Jefferson County
Julia Terrell
Terrell
Lad Seriously Injured by Fall on North Frederick Pike
Four o clock this afternoon Stanley Anderson son of Mr Ford Anderson residing on the North Frederick turnpike suffered a serious accident while playing on a box car on a Cumberland Valley Railroad siding at the North Frederick Pike crossing. He fell unconscious and bleeding from a head wound and another under the eye. His arm was broken and he was taken home for medical aid.
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Stanley Anderson
Ford Anderson
North Frederick Turnpike
Cumberland Valley Railroad
North Frederick Pike
Graichen Arrested Again Over Sanitary Violations
Sanitary Inspector W. H. Vermillion secured two warrants before Justice Bragonier for Fred A. Graichen a Water street glove maker charging sanitary law violations and obstructing an officer. The warrants stem from an inspection of Graichen premises where an uncovered yard barrel and mosquito-filled water were observed. The inspector says Graichen threatened him and was told not to return. the case will be heard in police court tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Vermillion
Justice Bragonier
Fred A. Graichen
Water Street
Justice Hodgson
Inspector Vermillion
Mr. Graichen
Property sale at Nos. 19 and 21 east Piccadilly street
Mr. 8. H. Hansbrough sold today to Messrs. Gearing and Shiner the property formerly owned by Mr. R. M. Henry known as the old Sarah Zane engine house. Details of the new owners plans were not stated.
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8. H. Hansbrough
Messrs. Gearing & Shiner
East Piccadilly Street
R. M. Henry
Sarah Zane
Squirrels Migrating East Sighted at Winchester Inn Grounds
A flock of migrating Allegheny red squirrels were seen on the Winchester Inn grounds. The species has been passing eastward for about a week according to observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Inn
Allegheny
Preparatory Services at Presbyterian Church
Preparatory services will be held in the Presbyterian Church tomorrow night at 7 30. Communion will be celebrated on Sunday morning at 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Eloping couple depart on 7 15 train to Carlisle for marriage
A young couple began their annual elopement trip to the fairs by boarding the 7:15 Cumberland Valley train to Carlisle Pennsylvania where they planned to marry today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley
Carlisle
Goff Cooper Scott Fuller and Wm O Rear Go to Bartonsville
Messrs. Goff Cooper Scott Fuller and Wm O Rear left this morning for Bartonsville to paint the residence of Mr B James Ferguson near that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Goff Cooper
Scott Fuller
Wm. O’ Rear
Bartonsville
B. James Ferguson
Better Mail Service Begun In Winchester After Visit
A new mail arrangement goes into effect improving early deliveries to Winchester. The fast express now brings New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington mail to Martinsburg by 9 10 am then to Winchester via Cumberland Valley Railroad, promising prompt daily arrival and reducing business losses. The change, enacted after a Winchester committee petitioned Congressman Hay, focuses on reliable morning mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Washington
New York
Baltimore
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg
Cumberland Valley Railroad
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Mail
Western Express
Cumberland Valley Road
Partridges Invade Winchester Suburbs Again
A fresh flock of frightened partridges flew into the southern Winchester area this morning entering private yards. No birds were captured. Advertisements note Lapres' Hunting-case Solid Gold Watches with guaranteed Waltham or Elgin movements from 15 dollars up at H. W. Clowe's and Luther Brown offering beefsteak at 12 cents a pound on E Piccadilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Lapres
Waltham
Elgin
H. W. Clowe’s
Luther Brown
E. Piccadilly Street
Legal Red Tape Causes Agony of Suffering Horse
The Star reports a freight train strike on Neil Smith's horses leaving one killed and the other mutilated. Police threatened arrest for cruelty after a 13 hour delay before the second horse was finally killed by order.
Meeting Tonight In Harrisburg
Captain Robert L. Gray and Captain Charles H. Hardy travel to Harrisburg Pennsylvania for the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association executive committee meeting. Secretary Joseph E. Kiger joins. meeting set for 8 p.m. at Friendship Fire Company hall with officers and committee members from Winchester Chambersburg Hagerstown Waynesboro Carlisle and Harrisburg represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Gray
Charles H. Hardy
Harrisburg
Cumberland Valley Firemen’ S Association
Joseph E. Kiger
Friendship Fire Company
Wm. R. Kline
Martinsburg
Greencastle
H. C. Funk
Waynesboro
Feinstermacher
Shippensburg
P. W. Morris
Carlisle
C. H. Hardy
Winchester
Hon James Hay Addresses Voters in Nearby Towns
Hon James Hay M C will address voters at Brucetown October 8 at 8 PM Stephens City October 9 at 8 PM White Hall October 10 at 8 PM Middletown October 11 at 8 PM Registration at Millwood shows 203 whites and 0 colored, about 70 percent of white and 20 percent of colored voters from the old list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetown
Stephens City
Mt. White Hall
Middletown
M. J. M. Sreex
Millwood
Erccce
Esses
Esaatsegunee Tate
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Quick
Chaiman City
Exec
Mr. Reid
Horse Falls
Clowe’s
Mrs. Grant
Lad
Henry
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