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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
4
Local notes report Virginia apples captured six prizes at the Paris Exposition. Other items mention Rev. W. D. Moncure resigning from Leetown Baptist Church and moving to Richmond, plus various local visits, travels, and health updates.
A city letter from Hook's Mill West Virginia says local fishermen are enjoying good luck. Prof J Madison Spurr demonstrates angling skill by catching a two pound bass while Lewis Seal lands a one pound bass. Charley Rouss Fire Company to meet Friday night to discuss attending the Virginia State Firemen’s Association in Richmond September 26 to 28.
A column continues praising Mr. C. B. Rouss as a magazine writer and extols New York City as a gold mecca for diligent youth. It argues success comes from concentrated labor, endurance, character, and pure grit rather than luck.
The sociable planned at Mr. W. S. White’s home was postponed until next week due to bad weather. Mr. C. A. Evans of E. J. Evans & Co. returned today from an extended business trip through West Virginia.
Yesterday morning a water main break in front of Capt. Geo. W. Kurtz's establishment on North Market Street caused gushing water. The water department responded quickly and repaired the break after trench work.
Rev. De. B. W. Bond Rev. Dr John P. Hyde Rev. W. H. H. Joyce and Miss Alice Gison left for Harrisonburg to attend the 3 o'clock funeral of the late Rev. J C Jones who died in Romney yesterday morning as reported in yesterday's Stan.
Mr. Joseph Wright of Winchester Va brings his trotting horse to Hagerstown for training here. Desirable suburban property for sale advertised by M. M. Lynch on page three in Shenandoah Valley listing.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with local rain along the coast. Light northeast winds expected.
The Board of Regents at the State Normal School in Athens West Virginia named Miss Mary Syme as teacher of literature elocution and physical culture. A renowned elocutionist she graduates from the National School of Elocution and Oratory Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Oratory. She will depart for her new post in September.
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