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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1902
Page
1
Fifteen year old Wreatha Ogden and 17 year old Frank Parker eloped driving through three states. Parents pursued with help from neighbors as police in multiple cities tracked the couple after they vanished from Meadow Mills Shenandoah County.
Mrs. Savage wife of Captain Tr os H Savage superintendent of the National Cemetery sustained a severe fall Saturday evening in front of the Taylor Hotel. Her ankle turned and she was thrown to the pavement bruised but no bones broken. A man named Samuel R Atwell assisted her until she recovered somewhat. The grating is badly repaired with a hole large enough to be dangerous amid improvements Col E C Johnson advocated now in litigation.
The executive committee announced the Winchester Dramatic Association will stage A Texas Steer at The Auditorium on Thursday evening November 13. The production features about twenty actors plus twenty to thirty supporting participants and includes four dress rehearsals under a skilled director to achieve a near perfect amateur rendition.
Intelligence reports the marriage last Wednesday of Miss Mary J. Lowe of Oella Howard county Maryland to Mr Harry W Carper of Stephens City The ceremony was held at the manse Ellicott City Maryland and performed by Rev Henry Braine pastor of the Presbyterian Church of that place
The stone doorways at the new Farmers' and Merchants' National Bank have been placed in position. They are handsome, well sculptured and enhance the building's appearance. A Daughter of Cuba Tonight. The comedy war drama will be produced at The Auditorium by Conroy and Mack's Comedians tonight, with special vaudeville acts between plays.
The Winchester Telephone Company placed a telephone at the Fair Grounds to connect the grounds and the city, easing communication during the coming exhibition.
The Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company ends half night service after October 3 coal shortages. A coal surge arrives with five car loads. City Council and Light Committee order full night operations starting tomorrow evening.
The Conroy and Mack Comedians arrived by the 11 44 Baltimore and Ohio train this morning for a week long engagement at The Auditorium. They bring extensive baggage and scenery for their plays and will open tonight with A Daughter of Cuba a comedy drama along with vaudeville features. The troupe is described as good.
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Sunday School acquires a new library for scholars. The collection contains fine works of an interesting and instructive order and will be placed in use next week.
Mr. Joseph Fawcett of Fawcett's Gap brings a four pound potato to Tur Star and reports twenty five bushels of the same variety, averaging three pounds each, grown on his farm.
Last evening Miss Margaret Daie performed a solo during the offertory at Christ Episcopal Church. Daie possesses an unusually excellent voice and harmony and sang the hymn Abide With Me with notable impression.
Mrs Henry Wulfert and family of Baltimore Maryland express thanks through THE Star to friends for sympathy shown during their recent bereavement. Mr D Newton Davidson returned to Edenborg this morning.
In the Corporation Court this morning the case of the Commonwealth against Susan Barber charged with manslaughter was postponed until Monday October 27. Also on the docket Oscar Athey’s case was postponed to the first day of the November term with bond set at 500 dollars. Barr vs. Zirkle delayed to October 28. Mary Ford appointed guardian for her son Ollie Ford with James Preston as surety. Court adjourned until tomorrow. Dorsey Walter stood in for City Clerk Richard L. Gray.
A county gentleman brought a gun to Mr. N. A. Cooper’s east Water street shop for repair. Believing it loaded, the barrel was placed in the forge and exploded, causing a smoke cloud and crowd, but no injuries or damage.
The funeral for William Burwell who died in Steelton will be held tomorrow at eleven from the home of the deceased's wife at 20 East Pall Mall Street. The service will be conducted by Rev. J. W. Lawson. The remains, delayed, were to arrive tonight for burial.
Reader notice announces half ton of Golden Blend coffee offered free on four days. Demonstration events to show the coffee as a cup for the asking by J M Onnporrr & Co. Local customers invited to sample and learn about the product during the promotional period.
A brief note in Frederick Maryland outlines opportunities and guidance for fall tree planting. It highlights local programs and steps for residents to participate in autumn forestry efforts.
The Shenandoah Valley Academy football team defeated Randolph-Macon Academy at Front Royal 18 to 0. Sandy Baker scored twice with Kemper adding two goals as SV A dominated, leading 6-0 at halftime and securing a fifth win of the season.
General Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans urges all members to attend tonight's meeting for the annual election of officers. Comrades, uniformed and ununiformed, are reminded to be present as the session promises unusual interest.
John Carr was arrested early today by Officer John Massie under a warrant filed by his wife for abuse and threats. A hearing before Justice D. H. Bragonier resulted in a fine of 2.50 or ten days in jail, which he could not pay and was jailed.
A young colored lad named Upton Turner was arrested by Policeman John Massie for riding a wheel without a bell. Turner was fined two dollars or ten days in jail, and he chose to pay the fine in several days as granted by Justice Bragonier. Turner works for Mr. Jud. P. Sartelle. Also noted: Mr. 8. R. Baldwin of Rest in this county harvested 28 acres yielding 645 barrels of apples at 1.50 per barrel, sold to Rothwell & Company of Martinsburg, W Va. Mr. Stewart Grant returned to Charlestown after spending Sunday at home.
Saturday evening attorney Holmes Boyd Jr. obtained an attachment against Col. E. Johnson furniture for 183.00 rent due for October at the Taylor Hotel owned by Etta Robbins. Johnson, urged by counsel Byrd, says Robbins failed to make promised repairs. he seeks to test the matter in court and has a distress warrant returnable to the Corporation Court. Johnson will post bond and keep the attached property.
Two members of the Conroy and Mack troupe were arrested for tacking advertising on Main Street telephone poles. They pleaded innocence, claiming permission from the Telephone Company. Judge Bragonier fined $2, ordered removal of signs, and the case was appealed.
The Ministers Association of Winchester will meet at Rev. C. D. Bulla’s residence tomorrow morning at 10 80. The session will hear a committee report proposing simultaneous sermons on the same topics in multiple pulpits and discuss systematic charities to deter impostors among churchgoers.
Yesterday's air remained balmy and warm with many people taking advantage by driving and promenading throughout the afternoon. Visitors arrived to the city while others from Winchester toured nearby towns enjoying a late summer outing before frosts end the pleasant pastime.
By a 6 to 3 vote the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia rejected appointing Colonel Miles as chairman of the Faculty and kept Prof. Paul B. Barringer in that role. Alumni protests against Miles influenced the decision. Hon. H. H. Downing opposed the appointment. Mr. John Crisman left today on a business trip up the Valley.
Obituary of Rev. Thomas E. Carson long time Winchester pastor, born March 12, 1832 in Baltimore. Traced family origins, conversion at Water's Camp Ground, orderly rise in Methodist ranks, and political-ecclesiastical stance during Civil War era before conference transfer and death after short illness.
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