A Short History of Winchester Continued
In 1758 Lord Fairfax Col Jas Wood Col Morton and others became Winchester trustees. Washington used Winchester as a base of supplies en route to the Ohio country and the Cork Braddock corner home served as headquarters. Hessian prisoners and German settlers shaped local history with forts, burials, and notable veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Fairfax
Jas. Wood
Morton
Hemming
Virginia
Geo. Washington
Ohio River
Dinwiddie
Washington
Winchester
Cork and
Braddock Streets
Colony of
Loudoun Street
Sperrys
Kartzs
Grims
Shultzs
Laucks
Heiskels
Muhlenberg
Peter Helpenstine
8Th. Va. Colonial Regiment
Helpenstine
Robindeant
Penn Colony
Pennsylvania
Old Episcopal Church
Daniel Morgan
Adam Heiskell
The
United States
Shaft
Reporter’s Trials In A Spring Election Arena
The piece reflects the reporter’s hardships during a busy election season with many candidates. It notes rebuffs, delays, and varied approaches from hopefuls as the reporter covers the arena and audits public life in the city.
Winchester Sunday and the Sabbath Controversy
The piece discusses the proper observance of worship and a national consecration of Sunday while noting some groups reject the Christian Sunday in favor of the Hebrew Sabbath. It warns that such views lead to persecution claims and open violations of law through Sunday commerce and labor.
Epworth League Meeting Draws Small, Enthusiastic Turnout
The Epworth League gathering in the Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church lecture room drew fewer attendees due to bad weather. Despite the light turnout, those present enjoyed a spirited, sociable meeting with harmony and a temporary respite from daily clamor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Market-St. Methodist. Episcopal
Will Hot Come to New York Tour
A telegram received by advance agent W B Thornton announced a change in plans for the Elenora Newton Company. Instead of starting in Winchester, the company would move to New York and perform in the city on December 23 24 and 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Thornton
Elenora Newton Company
Winchester
New York
Weather notes for Cald er area tonight
Fair to night and Thursday with Cald er in the northern portion tonight. Weather outlook mentions calm conditions and light winds shaping a mild spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calder
Water Works Snag Delays Pipe Laying Progress
Workmen blasting rock blocks water pipe extension from Hollis residence on Main Street to the Catholic rectory. Excavation halts as large rock deposits must be blasted out, delaying progress for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hollis
South Main Street
Leicester Street
Request for a Town Clock Benefactor
In Frederick and Winchester a clock for the county and city is urged. The writer imagines a philanthropic gift with a 24 hour dial and weather and wheat price records. They seek a generous donor and promise public thanks and lasting memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Winchester
Santa Claus
Neither a Coward Nor a Cowherd
A young city man attempts to drive a stubborn cow from town to a distant farm. After aimless chasing, sweating, and several near escapes as the cow leaps fences, he abandons the task and quits cow driving in disgust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoine
Bear skin finished tanning shrouding Strasburg region
The F A Gratchen Glove Co completed tanning the bear hide killed by Mr Sprinkle near Strasburg months ago. The large pelt was shipped to Sprinkle who has refused offers to sell. The discovery of the bear size recently stirred excitement between Strasburg and Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Gratchen Glove Co
Sprinkle
Strasburg
Stephens City
W C T U Sets Regular Meeting for December 16
The W C T U will hold its regular meeting Thursday afternoon December 16 at 3 oclock. A full attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sxc
Death of Charles M. Chiles at Kernstown
Charles M. Chiles died after a lingering illness in Kernstown at age 37. He had spent about eleven years in Kansas City in business and returned home last spring in ill health. His widow, formerly Miss Preston of Harford County Maryland, survives. Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the local house with interment at Wf trobron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Chiles
Kansas City
Kernstown
Hisife
Preston
Harford County
Trobron
Retiring confectionery partner Hugh Grant plans move west
Hugh Grant, longtime associate of Jas Moliog in the confectionery business on North Main, decides to retire from the local city business and head toward Missouri then Chicago. He aims to depart by 1898 and may enter the shoe trade in Chicago with several young men joining him on the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Grant
Jas
Moliog
Chicago
Horse Runs Amok at Chamberaville Grocery Tuesday
At about 3 pm Mr. Ed Blosser's horse and wagon stood in front of A P Kreemer & Co's grocery on North Main Street. A craving for celery led the animal to sample some greens, breaking free briefly before being restrained and causing no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Blosser
Chamberaville
A. P. Kreemer&Co
North Main Street
Fauntleroy Overloads Pond With Horse and Buggy
Word reaches town that Mr. R. R. Fauntleroy, a well known young lawyer, drove his horse and buggy into Mrs. M. J. Buncutter's pond at the head of the Opequon while likely giving the animal a drink and required help from nearby residents to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Fauntleroy
J. Buncutter
Business Improvements at 19 23 East Piccadilly Street
Mr. Robert Henry undertakes extensive alterations at his business location Nos. 19 to 23 East Piccadilly Street. Workmen erect a substantial masonry cellar wall for complete cold storage and install pavement lights in front of the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Henry
East Piccadilly Street
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Wise dies at Relief
Samuel L Wise an infant aged 9 months died yesterday at his parents residence in Relief. Funeral was held at 3 o clock afternoon and burial followed at Sunrise with Rev Strickler officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel L. Wise
F. M. Wise
Rev. Strickler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Epworth
the Water Works
Mr. Sprinkle ’S Bear
Charles WM. Chiles
On ‘Pond
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