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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1900

Page

4

Tidball Estate Not Required to Pay, Court Rules

Richmond telegram reports the Court of Appeals reversing the lower court in the suit of E. M. Tidball against Shenandoah Valley National Bank. The bank sought $4,000 as a surety on notes Tidball endorsed. The reversal hinges on a technical defect in the original bill. The precise text is awaited.

Richmond Court of Appeals E. M. Tidball Shenandolah Valley National Bank Tidball

Braddock Street Epworth League Meets on Southern Authors

The Braddock Street Methodist Church South Epworth League will discuss the life and works of Thomas Nelson Page at tomorrow night’s meeting. A musical program follows the literary feature at 8, with a 45 minute prior business session to elect officers. Visitors are welcome.

Braddock Street

Return of the Prodigal Calf

H D Fuller of Shenandoah Valley Bank reported his Jersey cow missing from the stable on North Washington street. The stable door was closed but the cow reappeared grazing on the Equity lot later that day, suggesting the animal was milked elsewhere.

H. D. Fuller Shenandoah Valley Bank North Washington Street Equity

Daughters of Rebecca to Nominate Officers This Friday

The Daughters of Rebecca will meet in their hall Friday evening December 7 at 8 o clock. Important business including the nomination of officers requires attendance of all members.

Daughters of Rebecca

Miss Lottie Poisell Visits Winchester

Miss Lottie Poisell of Martinsburg is spending some time in Winchester.

Lottie Poisell Martinsburg Winchester

Masonic Hall Fire Threat Narrowly Averted

Shortly after three this afternoon a fire at Chas. C Brown’s on North Main street endangered the Masonic room once used by President McKinley. Russell Dorsey and H. S Baker saw smoke and worked with firemen to extinguish flames caused by an overheated stovepipe.

Chas. C Brown North Main Street McKinley Mason Messrs Russell Dorsey H. S Baker Sarah Zane L. F. Cooper

Miss Baker Weds in Staunton in Elegant Ceremony

The eldest daughter Miss Fannie Baylor Baker wed Mr. Benjamin Lawrence Stollenwerk of Greensboro Alabama. The ceremony at half past six was performed by Rev A T Fraser D D of the First Presbyterian Church Staunton Virginia. The bridal party included Miss Bessie Baker and Miss Katie Bell Baker with attendants, and Mr Jeffrey Blunt was best man. The bride wore brown cloth and white chrysanthemums framed by her sisters’ attire. The couple departed on the westbound train to make their home in Greensboro.

Christian Streit Baker Staunton Everming Fannie Baylor Benjamin Lawrence Stollenwerk Greensboro Ala A. Tmi. Fraser D. D First Presbyterian Church Stuart Bowe Richmond J . Franck McFarland Bessie Baker J. Walker McChesney Katie Bell Baker Paris Jeffrey Blunt Miss Baker Ame Wurs Stollenwerk Winchester Camilluus Baker

Rouss Bazar Hopes For Larger Attendance Tonight

Last night at the Charley Rouss bazar an off night drew no attending organization yet many visitors supported the event. It is expected attendance will rise this evening and Berryville fire department members may visit. Mr C A Heller and Mr T T Wall donated handsome pictures. Horsey and Atwell contributed mufflers. New cakes were donated. Mack Noonan won the silver spoons and other prizes were auctioned on the wheel. Supper ends Saturday night with anticipated better business on subsequent evenings.

Charley Rouss Bazar Bazar Berry ~Wille

Advance bid upheld in local judicial sale dispute

In Corporation Court Judge Atkinson ruled that an upset bid by William H. Smith on a Peyton Street lot is valid after the property, bought by William R. Smith for 630, was knocked down. The sale will be reset next Saturday morning as the case A J Tavenner vs Edwin Glaze et al proceeds. Meanwhile a wedding party departed for Boyce for the John Crigman Blanch Sprint ceremony at six o clock tonight.

Corporation Court Atkinson A.J. Tavenner Edwin

Col Avirett Released From Maryland Hospital

Col Philip W. Avirett, long confined at Spring Grove Maryland Hospital for the Insane, appeared before Judge Burke on a writ of habeas corpus and was ordered released. Superintendent Dr J Percy Wade testified that Col Avirett's reason was restored.

Col. Avirett Philip W. Avirett Maryland Hospital For the Insane Spring Grove Baltimore Burke J. Percy Wade

Grim Shoots Dog After Chickens Slaughtered

Early morning in South Kent street, Geo W Grim finds a dog in his chicken house and fifteen chickens killed. He fires at the animal, ending the threat.

Geo. W. Grim South Kent Street

Deer shot near Taylor Furnace brought to town

Mr. Frank Pingley delivered a deer after shooting it near Taylor Furnace. Mr. John R. Harmer of the county reported killing three hogs yesterday weighing 204 pounds each.

Frank Pingley Taylor Furnace John R. Harmer

Public sale notice in Winchester chancery proceedings

Special commissioners announce sale of SATE Glaize 101 property on Peyton street in Winchester in front of the Court House on December 8 1900 at 11 AM starting bid 700 dollars. The notice details publication requirements and accounts settlement in the estate of Jno J Williams with attendance advised for all parties to the suit.

Glaize Peyton Street Court House Winchester Turda E Holmes Boyd W. L. MouaNn Mary L. D. Avirett Als Jno J. William

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