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Winchester The Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1897

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Bazaar Enthusiasm at Mulligan Post Benefit Night

The hall crowds enjoy a lively bazaar hosted by the Mulligan Post G A R and Ladies Auxiliary. bicycle leads draw bets, wheel of fortune thrills, and donors gift table mats scarves and silk slippers, with visitors praising decorations and refreshments.

Mulligan Post Rome Gussie Thiel Bessie O’ Neill Baltimore Lucy Russell D. F. Hinkins J. L. Redman Alexander Steele Maggie Neal

Careful Arrangements Avert Confusion Amid Details

The text notes that arrangements were meticulously made to prevent any confusion. It highlights careful planning and coordination to ensure clarity and smooth operation across involved parties.

Pretty Wedding at Berryvale in Rose Hill Parlors

Miss Virginia Taylor McCormick of Hon. Marshall McGonawick wed Dr. James Jett McCormick of Norfolk in a tableau ceremony at Rose Hill. The bridal party included sister Margaretta H. McCormick as maid of honor and Rev. Robert S. Coupland as best man. After a large reception with guests from Baltimore Norfolk Annapolis other cities the couple left for Washington and then Norfolk, their future home.

Virginia Taylor McCormick Marshall McGonarwick James Jett McCormick Norfolk Rose Hill P. P. Phillips St. Paul's Episcopal Church Alexandria Edward Wall Grace Church Margaretta H. McCormick Robert 8 Coupland Marshall McCormick, Jr Page Hallie T. McCormick Nannie W. McGuire Baltimore Annapolis Washington

Local Employee Balthis Leaves for Strasburg

Mr Harry Balthis departed this afternoon for Strasburg after nearly four years as assistant operator at the B and O depot here. A layoff due to Valley Branch changes prompted his move. He plans to join his brother in Charlottesville as train dispatcher and then seek service with the Southern. His friends extend best wishes.

Harry Balthis Strasburg Harry Valley Charlottesville Southern

Winchester Gun Club Shoot Promises Skill and Drama

The Winchester Gun Club plans a Monday afternoon shoot at the guity grounds weather permitting. Sportsmen look to test their skill at the traps and aim at the birds, expecting an exciting event among expert shots.

Winchester Gun Club Guity Grounds

Ashby Camp General to Assemble in Uniform

Notice to Boys at Ashby Camp that General Turner Ashby Camp will assemble in uniform tomorrow at 7:30 in guard of some area by order of the local command.

Turner Ashby Gom

Death of Nathan Kohn A German Merchant at 62

Nathan Kohn an esteemed German born merchant in Winchester died at his Main street home after a weeklong illness pneumonia was the immediate cause. He was 62 a Union Fire Company member and survived by his wife Emma. His remains go to Baltimore for interment. he planned to visit Menden next spring to settle a fortune left by relatives. Charity marked his life and business integrity guided his dealings.

Nathan Main Street Kohn Menden Westphalia Germany Winchester Emma Kohn Union Fire Company Baltimore Philadelphia

Local citizen to grow peanuts on new land venture

Prominent townsman Benjamin Ford has rented acreage nearby to start a peanut farming venture. The project aims to produce a profitable crop on the new area.

Benjamin Ford

Corporation Court convenes for 10 o'clock trial session

The Corporation Court will convene tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock for the case of Commonwealth v. te. Several other civil cases are set for hearing.

Corporation Court

Social events mark pleasant evenings at local homes

A Sunday night at home on Main Street featured a well attended supper with Maske and Mes and guests Maphis Moling and others. G N Herbert hosted a Sunday School class dinner on South Main Street with a lively program and a bubble blowing contest. Miss Gertrude Boxwell was surprised by friends on Street with Miss Shanderson helping to receive guests and games providing entertainment.

Corner Main Maphis Moling Aedoa Riley Janney William Lupton James Moling G. N. Herbert South Main Street Gertrude Boxwell Shanderson

Railroad commission presses B and O to run trains into Strasburg

The B and C and Strasburg J C Hill of the railroad commission met with Commonwealth's attorney Baker at Woodato to compel the Baltimore and Ohio to run trains into Strasburg or have their charter repealed. B and O trains currently stop at Strasburg Junction about a mile from Strasburg.

J. C. Hill Railroad Commission Woodato Commonwealth

Handsome entrance to Sacred Heart Cemetery to be improved

An iron arched gateway and fence will be installed at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. The project, contracted through Cooper Bros. and MP Iron Fence Co. of Canton, emphasizes a substantial architectural feature and ornamental value, with a side entrance to be added as weather allows.

Mp Iron Fence Co Canton ORIG Cooper Bros Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery

Large Horticultural Establishment to Rise Near Paper Mill

Mr. Eugene Aulick of this city will soon begin erecting a large horticultural establishment near the old Paper Mill. The project signals expansion in local industry and adds to the city’s industrial landscape.

Eugene Aulick

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Bargrey Berryvale Ashby Camp Nathan Korn Nathan Kohn B. & C. and Strasburg
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