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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
1
Florist Mr C H Atlick showcased an exquisite cluster of about 150 carna tions in red pink white and shaded colors at the Tux Star office. They were praised by flower lovers and grown by Mr Aulick at his hot houses on North Kent Street.
Supt Boyd had Beverley Bros large derrick erected between Fairfax and Frederick Squares to move quarried stone to loading positions. The crane will speed up loading from the quarry hole where workers previously rolled stones risking injury. Walter Henry suffered a severe foot injury in a prior accident.
A brief notice invites readers to subscribe to Tae Stag nights which are described as growing longer with ongoing events and entertainment.
Crowded halls show strong interest as both fire groups elect new officers. Sarah Zane replaces captain with ex-Captain Lewis F. Coopen, while Charley Rouss shifts Lieutenants and fills vacancies. Committees form, new members under consideration, and invitations from Veteran Volunteer Firemen discussed.
The text records election results naming L. F. Cooper and several officers including Captain Ohas Evans Ist Lieut Cewe Teer Chaplain Jos. T. Brown Chief Hoseman Lee Barr Pipesman Jno W Darlington Engineer Chas W Hensell Secretary Clifton Hodgson Asst William T Barr Treasurer Dr T OC Williams Surgeon Dorsey Yoakley Engine Keeper and Driver. The engine keeper and driver's pay rises to 18.00 dollars per month.
At the new Reuss Engine House the Charley Rouss Fire Company holds its annual meeting with Kinzel calling play ball. Attendees include veteran firefighters Capt. Haddox Ex-Capt. Haymaker City Councilman Lewis and Chief Warden Bibert. Reports cover old hand engine sale 25 dollars and Harpers Ferry trip proceeds 30 dollars.
Within ten days Winchester will host a permanent business college opening January 16 with 30 to 50 students. C Ed ward Presho of Cumberland based Central Commercial College leads the project, leasing the second floor of the post office building for the school. The venture aims to become a Winchester branch of the Cumberland institution, with local directors and a high‑ranked faculty.
Mrs. Eliza G. Kidwell, 27, wife of Aden Kidwell, died after a brief illness since New Year. They had married two months earlier and came from Macedonia to the city. Funeral services were held at Macedonia Church at three this afternoon, with burial there.
Mr. T. A. Burch of Baltimore, a popular salesman for William Robinson & Son oil dealers, arrived in town yesterday and is recovering from a past accident. He slipped while boarding a streetcar, broke his shoulder, and wore a plaster cast for four weeks.
The Braddock Street M E Church South hosts a field day with regular services and a Sunday School officer election for the coming year. At 6 45 pm Rev Dr S K Cox will address the Epworth League on its origin and history followed by special music.
Mrs McDonald of Ohio who has been visiting friends in this city left yesterday evening for her home. Miss Martha Anderson, her sister, accompanied her as far as Martinez and then returned.
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