Aged Susan Barber Convicted in Murder Trial
Susan Barber, described as an aged colored woman, was found guilty of causing the death of Mrs. J. Oscar Athey by a criminal operation in the Corporation Court. The jury set her punishment at four years in the penitentiary after a trial lasting about two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Barber
J. Oscar Athey
Corporation Court
Thornton Parker Cage
prSssonter
Commonwealth
Harry R. Kern
Fi‘rney
Stage Driver Kent Severely Kicked by Horse
Saturday J. K. Kent who drives the Millwood to city stage was kicked while feeding horses in Baker's yard. The blow above the knee bruised the leg and left him lame, though he still drove to Winchester the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Kent
Millwood
Kent
Baker’s Yard
Winchester
Will Allen In a Terrible Accident
News arrives of W. B. Allen son of the late Judge H. C. Allen being injured at Thurston West Virginia while riding on a train. A cylinder head blew out tearing his left arm from the elbow and injuring his head and face. He was taken to a Columbus Ohio hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Allen
H. C. Allen
Thurston
W. Va
Allen
E. E. Stone
Columbus, Sandusky and Hocking
Columbus
Ohio
The Man From Mexico Engages Audiences At Auditorium
The engagement of The Man From Mexico comes to the Auditorium next Thursday October 80. The two season success has made it a chief laughing attraction with limited tours, now traveling the West in first class fashion. It is described as exceptionally funny and written on legitimate lines without specialities, provoking hearty laughter throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Thurday
West
New York
Boston
Rev. Walter Stehl Accepts Call from St. Paul’s Parish
Rev. Walter B. Stehl of Trinity Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown W Va told his congregation he has accepted the call from St. Paul’s parish Centreville Md He will leave November 10 after serving Trinity for about six months His friends regret his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Stehl
Walter B. Stehl
Trinity Episcopal Church
Shepherdstown
W. Va
St. Paul’s
Centreville
Stehl
Trinity Church
Illness Worsens for Mr Bayliss of Chambersville
Mr Bayliss of near Chambersville has a growing head infection described as a gathering in the head that started at the forehead and spread to the back. He had begun to recover enough to be out, but Friday he worsened and is confined to bed again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Bayliss
Chambersville
Special Series Services at First Baptist Church
A special series of services begins at First Baptist Church on Sunday night November 2 and runs for two weeks. The pastor leads the first week and Rev. Jacob Sallade of Newcastle Pa preaches in the second week. Services start nightly at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Jacob Sallade
Newcastle
Winchester School Board Meets Tonight in Rouss City Hall
The Winchester School Board holds its regular October session tonight at 8 o'clock in the Council Chamber of Rouss City Hall. The notice also advertises hickory chunks for air tight stoves from LE Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Winchester
Council Chamber
Rouss City Hall
Earthquake Tale From Camp Vicars Describes Shaking Incident
Lieut. I B Martin reports a midsummer earthquake at Camp Vicars Mindoro P I. The tremor moved objects two feet and cracked the ground, with men struck by debris and tents shifted like boxes. He recalls fear for distant cities and the belief the world might end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. H. Martin
Millwood
Martin
United States Army
Camp Vicars
Mindoro
P. I
Thad
Vicars
N.Y
Brooklyn
Rain Could Not Stop Randolph Macon Shenandoah Game
Despite drizzle at the Fair Grounds, Randolph-Macon Academy of Front Royal and Shenandoah Valley Academy played the second game in their series in Winchester. The match began with hope but rain intensified and the game was called at 3 30 in a steady downpour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Fair Grounds
Winchester
Bell Resonates as Sacred Heart Bell Upside Down
The mammoth bell at Sacred Heart Catholic Church was turned upside down during vespers. Shortly before one this afternoon the bell rang. E. Sma of 28 East Piccadilly Street advertises porcelain and steel tips at bargain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
E. Sma
East Piccadilly Street
Prophet Hicks For November Weather Forecast
Rev Srl R. Hicks, a St. Louis weather prophet, predicts a November with multiple storm periods. He outlines storm centers on the 3rd–4th, 9th–12th, and 19th–23rd, followed by northward cold spells and a December opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srl R. Hicks
St. Louis
Atlantic
Driving Party Dines At Hotel Evans
A party of eight from Martinsburg visited the city and had dinner at Hotel Evans after arriving shortly before noon. The group included C. W. Kilburn of Brunswick Maryland and W H Everson W T Murtis Thomas Pearson James Harsfall and Lonie Gerhardt of Martinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Hotel Evans
C. W. Kilburn
Brunswick
Maryland
Messrs
W. H. Everson
W. T. Murtis
Thomas Pearson
James Harsfall
Lonie Gerhardt
Rainy Weekend Dampens City Streets and Services
A Saturday night rain gave way to a damp Sunday with little rain but widespread gloom. People stayed indoors, outings halted, and promenades interrupted while most city churches remained open for religious services during the Sabbath.
Gutter Work In Front Of Cooper Bros Store
Contractor Strother Shuil lays a new gutter along the Main street side of Cooper Bros store facade. The front of the building receives installation as part of improvements on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strother Shuil
Cooper Bros
Colts killed by passenger train near Inwood West Virginia
The north bound Cumberland Valley passenger train leaving Winchester at 6 45 pm struck and killed two young colts belonging to Mr. Stewart Strong about three quarters of a mile before Inwood West Virginia. The horses grazed beside the track and wandered onto the rails unseen by the engineer until impact. Both were killed instantly with one badly mangled and the other lightly injured. The animals were thrown clear of the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley
Winchester
Inwood
W. Va
Stewart Strong
Election Tickets Being Printed For City and County Vote
Ballots for city and county use on November 4 are being printed. About 1 600 city and 4 500 county tickets, double the registered voters, will be issued. Voters may use the two ballots if one is damaged. Only one office, Congressman, is on the ballot with candidates James Hay and Dr. Hoffman. Voters should scratch out the undesired name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hay
Dr. Hoffman
Sudden Death of Confederate Soldier Near Berryville
Mr. Wm. Vanmeter Green, a well known Confederate veteran, died suddenly at his home north of Berryville Virginia after falling ill with paralysis of the brain Friday. He served in Clarke Cavalry until the war’s end and left three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Vanmeter Green
Berryville
Green
William M
J. N. Buck
Front Royal
Missour
Clarke Cavalry
Mrs D F Haines Again Stricken By Illness
Mrs D F Haines of South Kent Street has been ill for several weeks and was improving before worsened conditions on Thursday night. The ailment resembled appendicitis but she remains seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Haines
South Kent Street
Halloween Night Prep Sparks Police Build Up
The town readies for Halloween next Friday with boys stockpiling cabbage stalks mock oranges tincans and other improvised weapons for the celebration. Mayor Gratchen plans to swear in extra policemen to prevent disturbances following last year’s 25 fire alarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratchen
Hallow
Gardiner to Coach Winchester Dramatic Club in Texas Steer
Mr George A Gardner of Baltimore arrived today to coach the Winchester Dramatic Club in A Texas Steer The group will rehearse at The Auditorium tonight and tomorrow night at 7 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Gardner
Baltimore
Winchester Dramatic Club
Mr. J. L. Maphis Heads to Edinburg for Visit
Mr. J. L. Maphis departed today for Edinburg Virginia for a personal trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Maphis
Edinburg, Va
Conroy and Mack Close Week at The Auditorium
Conroy and Mack ended a seven day engagement at The Auditorium with the strong sensational comedy Her Father's Crime. The audience was well pleased and the troupe received ample applause for a repertoire of new, strong plays and vaudeville specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conroy
Mack
Winchester
Reverend James H. Richard Preaches at Grace Lutheran Church
The Rev James H Richard preached at Grace Lutheran Church in both morning and evening services yesterday He is the son of Rev Asa Richard of Lovettsville Virginia and currently stationed in Philadelphia He is described as a rising young divine with sound thought delivering two discourses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Richard
Grace Lutheran Church
Richard
Asa Richard
Lovettsville
Philadelphia
Lutheran Church
Winter Schedule Starts November for Southern Railway
The Southern Railway will inaugurate its winter schedules Sunday November 2 1902 with changes to local train timetables. Details and exact figures will be announced soon. Reduced rates via Southern Railway apply to Virginia to Richmond for the Virginia Christian Missionary Association meeting November 11–14 1902 with tickets on sale November 9–13 and final return November 16 1902. New Orleans round trip fare offered for American Federation of Labor meeting November 18–22 1902 with ticket sales November 11–12 and final return November 24 1902. Continuous passage in both directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Southern Rail
Virginia
Richmond
Virginia Christian Missionary Association
New Orleans
American Federation of Labor
Gentlemen Halt Runaway Horse On Market Street
Last night Otto McCauley and Stanley Summers stopped a runaway horse in front of Washington Johnson's home on Market Street. Fearing a freight train from the Baltimore and Ohio yards spooked the animal, its wheel tangled the buggy with a post, and it broke free from the harness. The two men restrained the horse and secured it in a nearby yard. No owner identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto McCauley
Stanley Summers
North Market Street
Wash. Johnson
Baltimore and Ohio
Unclaimed Letters at Winchester Post Office
List of unclaimed letters remaining in Winchester Virginia for the week ending October 25 1902. Persons calling for these letters must pay one cent for each letter. Names include R. Best Mrs P W Chantington G Dula Mrs Falconer Grant Mrs M Hawley Sallie Johnson Mrs Fannie Landen Mrs G W Farland B Neal Nannie Weakley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Barber Shop Installs Candlescent Lights on Main Street
Mr. Frank Woodward installs candescent lighting in his barber shop on North Main Street, newly purchased from Mr. Harry Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
North Main Street
Harry Woodward
Ministers' Meeting Tomorrow Notice
The Ministers' Association will meet tomorrow at 10 30 in the morning at the home of Rey C D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministers’ Association
Rey
C.D
Golden Wedding Observed In Grimes Virginia
The fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Randall was celebrated at their Grimes Virginia home with about fifty guests. A noon dinner followed by social time and a hymn led by Rev T Marshall West concluded the day with blessings and gifts for the aged couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Randall
Grimes
Jesus
T. Marshall West
Marketst
Methodist Episcopal Church
Randall
Jacob Randall
South Market Street
Frederick
T. Marshall Wester
J. W. Whitlock
David Fries
D. Y. Hott
H. Fries
C. Miller
A. Miller
D. Light
J. Dick
O. W. Hubbard
D. Hensell
W.V. Hodges
G. I. Pitzer
J. A. Grimes
Mary McCormick
Lillie McCormick
Ruth Smith
Jane Hott
John Bailey
John Randall
Richard Randall
Hampshire County Man Dead in Baltimore Home
Peter J. Mayberry of Hampshire County W Va died in Baltimore after a brief illness. Born in Hampshire County 69 years ago he moved to Hagerstown as a youth where he married. He served as a Union Army lieutenant under Colonel Edward Mobley. After his wife’s death he relocated to Baltimore and worked 12 years in the customs house. He fell ill last Tuesday with paralysis and heart failure following Bright’s disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire County
Peter J. Mayberry
Baltimore
Mr. Mayberry
W. Va
Hagerstown
Edward Mobley
Mayberry
Custom House
Brights
Quarterly Conference at Winchester United Brethren Church
The third quarterly conference of the Winchester charge will be held at the church here next Saturday at 2 30 in the afternoon. Sunday features an all day meeting at Red Bud Church with Rev D Skelton assisted by Presiding Elder J D Donovan of Martinsburg W Va. Wood all kinds Fr quantity dex ilivered by Ly Bi oe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Church
Winchester Charge
United Brethren Church
Red Bud Church
D. Skelton
J. D. Donovan
Martinsburg
W. Va
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Vival
Baptist Church
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Lieut. Martin
Clarke Boy
Y. A
Gam
Bell
Prophet Hicks
Evans
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