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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1900
Page
2
A fragment notes an event titled Sunday by H. Hansbrougeh with the address No 17 East Water, likely a meeting or notice involving a president.
The U S government delays a peace negotiation reply but signals willingness to invite other powers once security in Peking is established. Germany refuses talks citing Li Hung Chang's limited authority. Tokyo reports palace clearance and joint envoy actions by five powers. Prince Tuan's residence burned. Casualties include Captain Reilly and Battery F, Fifth Artillery. Troops en route to China diverted to Manila. overall force strength cited as about 4 000. The London Daily Mail notes friction between General Chaffee and a Russian general.
Dan at Stone Bridge and Mrs. Jno F. S wer invite the young people of Stone Bridge and their guests to an evening gathering. The event offers a chance for social recreation and community fellowship in a welcoming setting.
The State Supreme Bench vacancy from Judge J W Riely’s death may be filled by A A Palegar of Montgomery County who has been offered the position by Governor Tyler. Palegar, residing in Bristol Virginia, must consider before announcing. He now commands lucrative law practice earning 5000 dollars as solo for an insurance firm.
D R Shull S W Walker E A Hobbs Edward Horner Sprague Bishop and P K Harrison return from a week long Ice Mountain camp along the Capon River. Shull was the prize finisher, Walker supplied squirrels, no wild animals found and a nocturnal passing observer, nicknamed painter, left no trace after a search.
A sizable gathering of negro Republicans met in Charlottesville on Wednesday to oppose disfranchisement and to line up actions to defeat the amendment. As in North Carolina, the measure objected to was adopted amid other charges and radical nature themes.
Rev. E Olin Eldridge of Market Street M E church will deliver a lecture at the church next Wednesday evening for the Aid Society. Mrs Charles Henline, expected back from Capon, will also sing. Admission ten cents.
Wat Smith claimed Tom Walliams assaulted him. Tom had Wat arrested and at 3 o clock yesterday afternoon Justice Bragonier levied an assessment of 1.00 dollars and costs against Smith.
The funeral for Edward Haymaker infant son of Mr and Mrs Clarance Haymaker was held yesterday at 10 am from their South Kent Street residence. Rev James B Stonesifer and Rev W H H Joyce officiated. Floral tributes were numerous and lovely.
The lawn fete organized by Mrs. Leafe's classes for the Market Street M E Church Sunday School opened last evening and aims to raise funds for the school piano fund. Mrs Baldwin of Baltimore attended with several fancy articles for sale, and the event will continue tonight and likely tomorrow. Mrs Webb of Washington, visiting Mrs John Stephenson, has been at Capon Springs.
For Grangers Picnic at William's Grove August 27 to Sept 1 the Cumberland Valley Railroad offers special excursions to and from the Grove. Six excursion tickets good for return until Sept 1 sell all week at one rate for round trip. Two day tickets available Tuesday to Friday at set rates: Winchester Lenore Clearbrook Ridgeway 1.50. Bunker Hill Inwood Darkesville Tablers 1.40. Martinsburg Bedington Falling Waters Williamsport 1.24. Children under 12 pay half fare.
Public sale of valuable realty near Nain Frederick County Virginia. Two adjoining tracts offered one containing 113 acres. Auction details and terms to be announced. Public notice indicates ownership and property boundaries as described. Potential buyers advised to verify boundaries and parcel records.
Kee Mar College advertises as a choice school for young women with American and European teachers. It offers degrees, eight acres of park, brick buildings, a pipe organ, superior table, home comforts, and reasonable rates. Catalog and annual on application. M. L. Maser, Pres. Tio. B. SHANK, Vice Pres. July 24-6.
A Frederick City Maryland advertisement urges planting orchards with Ramsburg's nurseries offering standard apple varieties such as York Imperial Ben Davis M B Trig V W Greening and about twenty five other kinds plus fruit trees grape vines berries and ornamental plants. Message encourages sending a wants list to J A Ramsburg.
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