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Winchester The Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1898

Page

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Catholic Bazaar Attendance Surges With Lively Night

The Catholic Bazaar drew larger crowds last evening, with meals selling fast and receipts rising. Volunteers kept the stalls busy as raffles and concerts entertained, led by Mrs. M M Lynch, Mr. Lindsay Leafe, and Mr. James Collins. donations added to the fancy table and prizes were won by several attendees.

M.M. Lynch Lindsay Leafe James Collins Sam’l. Larew Sacred Heart Church M. H. Reardon Geo. W. Kurtz Rice Davis Edith Martin Edith Martin; Sofa Pillow; Won By Miss Fitzpatrick Sam’l. Laren Charles Spellman Mamie Thos. Keating Miss Baker McDonald Huyler Mamie Conway Joseph Besa Rose Higgins

Mr H K Russell Visits Philadelphia Today

Mr H K Russell travels to Philadelphia for unspecified purposes as reported in today’s brief notice.

H. K. Russell Philadelphia

Mr Barr Severely Burned Working in Pittsburg Paper Plant

The injuries befell John Barr son of Ross Barr of the city while assisting at the Pittsburg Daily Times stereotyping room. A ladle of molten lead and pewter composition splashed onto his bare arms and hands, burning both hands and badly injuring his left arm, delaying his return to work for several days.

John Barr Ross Barr Times Barr

Ladies to Meet for Union Fire Company Oyster Supper

The invited ladies will gather at Rouss Engine House tomorrow evening to assist with the Union Fire Company fair. The committee plans a pleasant meeting with good heating and ventilation assurances.

Union Fire Company Rouss

Visit to Mr Baker Postponed by Senator Thurston

Disappointment fills Winchester as Dr Baker and Dr Green with Senator Thurston planned to visit Mr H H Baker. The senator, former Republican campaign chair, could not keep the visit. Thurston, an expansionist, advised Cuba policy and served on the New York Journal commission to Cuba. his wife died during that period.

Winchester Cuba New York Journal

Death of Mr Joseph Stine at 75 in this city

Mr Joseph Stine died at his home in the southern part of the city at three this morning after years of ill health. He was born in Frederick county Virginia and was a successful farmer. He married a daughter of the late John Harmon about thirty four years ago and leaves two daughters, a brother Isaac Stine a prominent farmer, and Mrs Elizabeth Stine who hosted the funeral. The funeral is set for tomorrow at three o'clock from Mrs Stine's residence on South Market Street with Rev H M White officiating. Interment will follow at Mt Hebron Cemetery.

Joseph Stine Mr. Stine Frederick County Virginia John Harmon Isaac Stine Elizabeth Stine South Market Street H. M. White Mt. Hebron

Money for Tomatoes Signals Franklin County Cannery Venture

About 30 to 40 Franklin County farmers traveled to Martinsburg to collect payments for summer tomato shipments. J. W. Lovett paid around 1500 dollars to farmers including Eli D. Sage who earned 150 dollars from two acres. Some 7500 bushels were sent to Martinsburg, and locals plan to expand next year as prominent citizens discuss local cannery prospects. Lovett hosted a Martinsburg visit where fifty citizens toured the cannery.

Franklin County Martinsburg J. W. Lovett Martinsbu Cannery Eli D. Sage West Virginia Lovett

Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Ray Residence

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society held a pleasant meeting at the residence of Mrs. John Ray on Tuesday. In the absence of Mrs. Evans, president, Mrs. Ann Helpheitne presided. Letters were read from Mrs. Wheeler state secretary and Mrs. Richey district secretary.

Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society John Ray Evans Ann Helphe Stine Wheeler Richey

Centenary Church Keeps Rev J B Stonesifer as Pastor

The congregation voted last night that Rev J B Stonesifer remain as pastor. He received a call from Mr Crawford but has not resigned. The Consistory will meet next Monday to decide further action.

Centenary Reformed Church J. B. Stonesifer Stonesifer Crawford Centenary Church

Bull dog jumps at hat. bites man in cheeks

A bull dog belonging to Mr Ralph Savage leapt at a hat held by Mr Sol Goldman. The dog missed the hat and bit Mr Goldman, breaking the skin on his cheeks.

Mr. Sol-Goldman Ralph Savage Mr. Goldman

Homeopathic physician may locate in Winchester

Since the death of Dr Clinton Maynard the city lacks a homeopathic physician. Dr Gustave Hanzig, a German native now in Winchester, desires to locate here after practicing in Waynesboro Philadelphia New Orleans Rio Janeiro and Havana. He speaks several languages and holds diplomas of merit.

Clinton Maynard Gustav Hanzig Germany Winchester Hanzig Philadelphia Waynesboro New Orleans Houston Tex Rio Janeiro Brazil Cuba

Delinquent Land Syndicate Faces Legislative Notice

The rapacious syndicate will be checked by a February act requiring trustees mortgagees and lien holders against property bought by the Commonwealth to be notified by applicants. Some encumbered lands have been applied for without proper notice and insiders say most delinquent parcels carry mortgages. Yesterday the syndicate made eight city court applications.

The Biter Bitten

Magistrate Brago nier heard warrants sworn by Zack Beemer against Geo Lee and David Jackson for assault at Orritk livery stables. Neville and McCartney arrested them. Evidence showed Beemer’s accusation false. the attacked party was guilty. Beemer fined 10 with costs and jailed ten days for nonpayment.

Bragonier Geo. Lee David Jackson Zack Beemer Zack Orritk Neville and McCartney Bis

Two Harricon Gentlemen Visit Bloomery on Business

Mr Richard Henry of Harriconburg and Mr Hammond of the same city were seen together in town this morning then departed for Bloomery to conduct business.

Richard Henry Harriconburg Hammond

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