Veteran Scotsman Robert G. Smith Dies in Winchester
Robert Gordon Smith, a native of Dunkeld Scotland born 1839, died at 5:45 PM after a two year illness from Bright's disease. An ex Confederate soldier who fought at Harper's Ferry and Appomattox, he led a respected life as a florist at Spring Gardens in Winchester and leaves six children. Funeral from Spring Gardens tomorrow at 3 PM, with Rev Dr Graham and General Turner Ashby Camp in attendance. burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Bright
Scotland
Dunkeld
Robert Steele
America
Winchester
Robt. Steele
Mr. Steele
Robert Gordon Smith
Smith
Annie Brown
Emily. Smith
Bessie Woodward
Victoria Smith
Washington, D. C
Robert
James
John Smith
Spring Gardens
James R. Graham
Emerius
Presbyterian Church
Turner Ashby
Mount Hebron
Lecture schedule at Braddock Street M. E. Church
Rev. Charles D. Bulla will preach at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South tomorrow at 11 a m with the subject A Message for Parents and Teachers. At 8 p m James W Witten Esq of Washington DC will deliver A Lawyer's Views on the Arrest and Trial of Jesus. Public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Bulla
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
James W. Witten, Esq
Washington, D. C
Jesus
Taxes Due September 30 1902 Penalty 3 Percent
Taxpayers are reminded that the 1902 city taxes must be paid by September 30 to avoid a 3 percent penalty. City Treasurer Gro H Kinzer notes the due date and penalty. Rev Mr Cupp to Edinburg Va joins U B Church pastorate and leaves Berkeley Springs with best wishes from the community. Copp formerly resided in Winchester.
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Cupp
Edinburg
Berkeley Springs
W Va
N. F. A. Cupp
U. B. Church
Berkeley
Copp
Winchester
James Cain Convalesces After Typhoid Illness at Home
James Cain illness of six weeks due to typhoid fever ends with convalescence at his East Cecil Street home. His family thanks neighbors and friends for assistance, with special gratitude to Mr and Mrs Edward McFarland for continued help.
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James Cain
East Cecil Street
Cain
Edward McFarland
Public Auction for Union Bank Stock in Winchester
Twenty shares of Union Bank stock are for sale. If not sold privately by September 23 1902 the stock will be auctioned publicly in front of the Court House in Winchester Virginia at 11 o clock in the morning. Executor is Haney R Kern. Cashier is Miss Slagle who has resigned from C A Heller Co and joined Dempsey ten cent store. Miss Slagle served at Heller's eleven years and has many friends who wish her well in the new position.
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Union Bank
Court House
Winchester
Miss Slagle
Miss May Slagle
C. A. Heller & Co
Dempsey
Heller's
Blue Ridge
Gordon
Martinsburg
Opequon
Sheridan
Berryville
David
Red Sea
Funds needed to finish Winchester Memorial Hospital
The Winchester Memorial Hospital Association seeks $2,000 to complete the building on south Stewart street after trimming interior plans. Finance committee names ward committees to canvass the town, aiming to open debt-free, with plastering and interior work largely done and steam heating and plumbing underway.
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South Stewart Street
Winchester Memorial Hospital Association
The
Hospital Association
R. T. Barton
J. E. Cooper
Stewart Bell
H.D. Fuller
M. H. G. Willis
W. A. Bell
S. R. Atwell
James M. Haymaker
P. W. Boyd,Jr
W. C. Gratchen
James B. Russell
H. H. McGuire
Fred L. Glaize
Robert L Gray
W. P. McGuire
John M. Steck
George W. Haddox
West Water Street
Winchester
Tux Star
County Republicans Elect Delegates to Luray Convention
The Frederick County Republican Convention met at the Court House and elected delegates to the Congressional Convention in Luray on September 25. Joseph Savage defeated C M Gibbons for the third delegate, with Lupton and Brown chosen, and Bean presiding.
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Court House Hall
Luray
C. M. Gibbons
Joseph Savage
Kernstown
Joseph Bean
Bloom
T. F. Fawcett
J. S. Patterson
Gibbons
Frederick County
Hugh
Lupton
A. C. Brown
Jos
Savage
C. M. Gibbens
Mr. Gibbens
Bean
Mr. Savage
John Griffith
Gibbets
Congress
James Hay
Infant dies in Dayton cholera case in Virginia
Mr Winton Hott of Winchester area mourns the loss of his 11 month old daughter Winifred May in Dayton Virginia from cholera infantum. Funeral services were held Monday and burial followed in Dayton cemetery. The family receives community sympathy in their sorrow.
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Winifred May
J. W. Hott
Dayton
Mr. Hott
Frederick County
Winchester
National Encampment Invitation To Mulligan Post
Commander E. M. Houston of Mulligan Post G A R receives the Citizens Executive Committee invitation to unite at the 86th National Encampment in Washington October 6 11 1902. The letter promises welcome from the President and government officers and urges comrades of the Twentieth Corps to attend and enjoy a memorable reunion.
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E. M. Houston
Mulligan Post
Citizens’ Executive Committee
Grand Army of the Republic
Twentieth Corps
Washington
Congress
Executive
Army
Navy
Atlanta
Rome
Markkam Brinkrorp
Frescoing Completed at Methodist Episcopal Church
The frescoing of the Methodist Episcopal Church is finished after minor alterations. George W. Strieby completed the contract today, scaffolding will be removed Monday, and further improvements will proceed to completion. The Grecian design frescoing enhances the church’s appearance and the building committee praises Strieby’s work.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
George W. Strieby
Strieby
Mrs Norton Taken to New York for Treatment
Mrs George F Norton was moved to New York today under her brother Dr John Green's care to receive treatment from abdominal specialist Dr Abbey after weeks of illness and progressive decline indicating appendicitis. Gen Turner Ashby Camp plans a 2 30 p m uniform assembly on Sunday Sept 21 to attend Comrade Robert Smith's funeral. By order of Commander K T Barron and Adjutant P W Boyd.
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George F. Norton
New York
John Green
Abbey
Turner Ashby
Uniform
Robert Smith
K. T. Barron
Improving Residence at Market and Leicester Streets
Mrs. Margaret Kremer undertakes extensive property improvements at the corner of Market and Leicester Streets, reflecting ongoing neighborhood rehabilitation efforts.
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Margaret Kremer
Market and
Leicester Streets
Remembrance of the Winchester Battle on September 19 1864
An Evening Star writer recalls the Civil War clash near Winchester on September 19 1864. The piece reflects memory, fear, and heroism as residents and soldiers faced bombardment and later calm, honoring the bravery of both sides and the impact on families and towns.
Gigantic Scheme to Raise Funds by Winchester Club
The Winchester Round Club plans to fit a gymnasium in the Evans building rooms to raise funds for an athletic department with an instructor. The club is flourishing with many new members joining.
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Winchester
Evans Building
Sun Bros Show Draws Crowds in Winchester
A large crowd attended Sun Bros entertainment in Winchester with two performances yesterday. The tent overflowed after noon and at night as crowds enjoyed acrobats trained dogs and flying rings. The show charged 25 cents for admission and featured performers equal to larger tours.
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Sun Bros
Winchester
Charles Clark Improves From Paralysis
Charles Clark who was stricken with paralysis several weeks ago is rapidly improving and has been able to leave the house for several days. It is hoped he will soon be completely recovered.
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Charles Clark
Local Coal Find and Fair Horse Entry Notice
Mr George W Grim reports surface coal discovery in the county with nine ves vr specimens. location withheld until quality assessment. In a separate item C Ross Barr of Winchester Va seeks a dark iron gray horse ages five to six years, weight 1200 to 1300 pounds, for a 9 6 tf finding goal.
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George W. Grim
Grim
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Stonewall Jackson
Mr. Smith
Appomattox
Rosser
Lee
Braddock Street
M. E. Church
Gro. H. Kinzer
Haney R. Kern
Mr. Winton Hott
Jas E. Perrer Wuisbery
J.P
Haddox
P. W. Boyp
Berie
YALE
Evening Star
Chas. Clark
C. Ross Barr
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