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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
1
Rev Olin Eldridge at the Frederick County Teachers Institute preached on The Twentieth Century Hero. He described epochal leaders as servants of great principles whose influence outlasts mere power, foreseeing a world where the Man of Nazareth shapes a future of brotherhood under love.
The Frederick County Teachers Association wrapped up the Christmas session in Court House Hall with large attendance for Xmas shopping and the institute. Rev E Olin Eldridge gave the highlight address, Supt M M Lynch presented him a bound Longfellow Birthday Book, and the Teachers League formed with 37 members and officers led by E W Braithwaite as president. Braithwaite was chosen as a delegate to the State League convention in Richmond.
The First Hose Company yesterday evening received a finely executed framed testimonial from the Charley Rouss Fire Company of Winchester Virginia. The gift honors the courtesy shown during Winchester’s visit to Hagerstown on the Fourth of July. The artwork bears a warm sentiment toward the Hagerstown Hose boys and was placed in a prominent position in the meeting room.
A Philadelphia report states Miss Louisa Clark, formerly of this city and a trained nurse at Presbyterian Hospital, is slightly improved though still quite ill after several days of typhoid fever. She is receiving the best medical care and careful nursing.
Dr. and Mrs. Allen Grenwood of Waltham Mass have left the Valley Female College after visiting Dr. and Mrs. John P. Hyde. Dr. Greenwood was commissioned to visit Porto Rico on educational conditions and is favorably impressed.
At a special City Hall Building Commission session Charlee A. Miller received a 30 day extension on the Reuss City Hall contract. No daily penalties will apply and the extension aims to avoid rushing completion. The council is expected to back the decision. bond surety must consent and Miller must perform several non monetary duties and continue insurance.
The Luth eran Church lecture room has been enlarged and modernized with steam heat and electric lights. Beginning tomorrow the congregation will worship in the room while church improvements continue. Pastor Sev W L Seabrook will preach Christmas sermons in both morning and evening services with texts Glory to God in the highest and And on earth peace. Christmas morning services at eleven o'clock follow.
Busy United States Express operations push capacity to handle Xmas express workload. Driver Doran’s wagon stays on streets with packages. Baltimore and Ohio service runs an hour late due to increased expressage business.
Rev C H Crawford of the Anti Saloon League speaks at 4 PM tomorrow at Market Street M E Church. All are invited to hear the views and support temperance efforts.
Capt William Snodgrass, famed Cumberland Valley Railroad conductor, is ill at his Martinsburg home and on sick leave.
A short note invites readers to gift their clerks with items from Horsey and Atwell for Christmas. The message emphasizes convenient shopping and seasonal generosity.
The Evening Star will award prizes to the two readers with guesses closest to the official national vote for McKinley and Bryan. Official totals show McKinley 7,217,677 and Bryan 6,357,853. winners will be chosen after coupons are reviewed this week.
Mr. Will Seabrook returns from Merceraburg Academy for Christmas break and is chosen by faculty and students as editor in chief of the Kraux, the college annual. The appointment is described as a high honor for the most clever and versatile students.
Charles F. Pingley, 1875 born, dies suddenly at noon after a months long illness with tuberculosis. He was an athlete, Union Racing Team member, Charley Rouss Fire Company volunteer, and Braddock Street Methodist member. Funeral plans pending with interment at Lebanon Church Shenandoah County Virginia. He leaves parents Lawrence B. Pingley and a sister Mamie.
The Rock Enon Sunday School plans a Christmas entertainment on Thursday night December 27 with an interesting program. Henson Anderson is able to leave illness after weeks of a bad foot. Mrs. James Good is very ill. Pearl Shanboltz of Cumberland Maryland visits relatives here. Merchants urged to send employees to Horsey Atwell’s for a Christmas gift. C. W. Ramsburg offers a present with every dollar of candy bought. 12 18 Iw.
The Presbyterian and First Baptist Sunday Schools held Christmas services with trees, choruses, solos, and gifts. Rev J B Sibley spoke at the Presbyterian event, while Miss Lily Leafe and Miss Sallie Dailey led performances at the Baptist church. Santa Claus and candy gifts delighted children. adults received presents as well.
Dr. Fred Hyde son of Rev Dr J P Hyde of this city now with the General Hospital at Waltham Mass has been appointed a lecturer in the training school for nurses.
Professor Hare will present daily concerts within the window of the Horsey and Atwell storefronts, offering residents a regular outdoor musical program. The event highlights casual performances and aims to attract local passersby.
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