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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
1
A cloudless night aided observers as the moon entered Earth's shadow around 11 PM and reached total eclipse after midnight. Reports note a coppery shade, a band of burnished silver, and rare total darkness, with speculation about volcanic dust from Mount Pelée.
Public sale of Union Bank stock Saturday October 18 1902 in front of the Court House 41 shares at 11 o'clock. Auctioneer EB L Honason licensed as auctioneer.
Russell Funkhouser nineteen died in St. Josephs Hospital Baltimore after typhoid fever. Funeral held at his parents home in Middletown with Rev Cackley officiating and burial in the local cemetery. He studied medicine in Baltimore and is survived by his father and several siblings.
A Hagerstown wedding united several local residents and guests from Frederick County. Miss Clemmie V. Garver and Mr Joseph A. Foreman of Winchester. Miss Altin Gardier Capon Bridge and Sandy B. Larrick Rock Enon Springs. Miss Ella Barrow of Winchester and Mr James W Kirby of Leetown Va were wed by Rev Griffith.
Mrs. Henry Quantz of East Monmouth Street is considerably better after weeks of critical illness. Her husband, Mr Quantz, notes her narrow chance of recovery, but now holds optimism as her condition improves.
A new bridge has been erected over the Town Run on east Cork street near the Hollis tannery. The bridge uses substantial heavy planking and represents a great improvement over the old structure removed.
Mrs Alberta Shannon of Stephens City widow of the late Dr A Shannon has been granted a pension of eight dollars a month. Dr Shannon once served as station agent at Stephens City and died from a complication of diseases. The pension acknowledges her as the widow of a soldier.
Rev John E Bushnell will preach at Union Chapel on Valley Avenue in the Sunday service. The church hosts a Union Sunday School, formerly known as the Old Faehr, continuing at the same location.
Mr G C Stimmell of Frederick county returned from a trip to Europe via Louisville, having visited England France Germany and Italy. He observed lower prices for agricultural machinery abroad after transport and handling costs, and shared insights on social and political life and industrial institutions in a Star interview. He resides near Greenspring and is a noted local farmer.
The Star predicts a highly successful Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society fair in Winchester starting next Tuesday. New officers and exciting features await, with enhanced agricultural displays and a diverse racing program expected to attract visitors from the valley, nearby counties, and states.
Foundation work on the Savage building annex at North Main Street moves rapidly and is expected ready for bricklayers by early next week. The coal famine delays lime production, halting mortar prep as kilns cannot burn without coal for lime.
Mr G Garrett and wife of Sedan Kansas visit Mr Garretts mother who lives with his son in law Mr T B Hatcher at peace. 8 Mr Garretts.
Thieves entered Charles Ford's store in Boyce late last night and stole two to three dollars in coins from the money drawer, two suits of clothes, four pairs of fine shoes and some caps. Police in Winchester and nearby towns were alerted as investigators noted the thief appeared to have planned the theft and left the scene orderly.
Water Stevens alias Walter Gray appeared before Judge D. H. Bragonier at Police Headquarters on a theft charge. He pleaded guilty to stealing an overcoat gloves and an electric searchlight from Henry Noonan's livery stable, belonging to Lawrence Washington of New York, and was sentenced to 90 days. He was employed washing buggies when the items were taken during dinner with a Berryville party. Washington’s absence postponed the hearing.
The first football game of the season in this city was played this afternoon on Shenandoah Valley Academy grounds. The match featured the V. A. Juniors against a John Kerr Public School team with Harry Smith captain of the Public School squad and Thomas Royster captain for the SV A side.
Rev. Charles D. Bulla will preach on Honoring Parents at Braddock Street Methodist Church Sunday at 11 AM. Aged attendees unable to walk will be provided transport by pass or notice.
Mr Hartman tested the recently purchased pew motor cycle by Mr N A Cooper this afternoon. The cycle attracted much attention.
A smoldering refuse pile on the Gratchen lot near east Cork street reignited after dry brush was dumped atop it. Flames rose to house tops and sparks endangered nearby dwellings, prompting a quick response from the Friendship fire company to drown the blaze. Residents vow action to abate the nuisance as the heart of the fire persists underground.
Messrs Frank H. Krebs and Jos E. Kiger left this morning on a business trip to Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Mr Harry Willis is attending to the duties of those gentlemen today and they will return tonight.
The Shenandoah Valley Academy football team travels to Front Royal to face Randolph-Macon Academy in the opener. Captain Edmund Terrell leads a undefeated lineage with a strong lineup as fans anticipate a close contest. The Randolph-Macon squad is described as in top condition, promising a stiff challenge tomorrow afternoon.
Adjutant of Turner Ashby Camp calls all comrades to Monday night meeting to elect officers for the ensuing year. Nominations will be accepted before the vote, and members are urged to attend in uniform or not, ensuring full camp representation.
Contractors progress on the Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church as scaffolding rises for painters. Carpenters are remodeling pews and preparing the interior while painters will start soon, transforming the church’s appearance for the coming years.
Samuel Forney while hunting near Carper's Valley yesterday killed two rabbits weighing over two pounds each.
Iron girders for the new bridge near the pumping station have arrived and workers place them. Foundations on both sides are finished and erection will begin immediately. City plans a $250 cost for the project and the crossing will ease coal hauling to the pumping station.
Morning work began on painting the Friends Engine House under a contract awarded previously to Mr. Cooper by the painting committee. The job calls for two coats on the north end and one coat on remaining sides.
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