Pleasant Round Hill Social at Mrs Steck’s Opequon
A largely attended Round Hill Literary Society meeting at Mrs. E. M. Steck’s residence in Opequon featured readings by Miss Bessie Maupin and Mr. A. J. Taverner, a recitation by Mr. John Cather, musical performances, and a paper by Dr. Jno S. Lupton. Refreshments followed under society rules. The next gathering will be Feb 9 at Chambersville to discuss The Life and Works of Emerson with A J Tavenner editing The Society Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Hill Literary Society
E. M. Steck
Opequon
Bessie Maupin
Clearbrook
A. J. Taverner
John Cather
Chambersville
Misses Wood
Misses Hill
Muncie
Kate Cover
Bessie ‘Love
Mary Hack
Nellie Lupton
Elizabeth Swimley
Harry R. Kern
Alvin J. Tavenner
S. M. Chiles
P. W. Boyd, Jr
Jonah Cather
Ralph Waldo Emerson
A.J. Tavenner
Society Star
Literary and intellectual society meeting at Shenandoah Valley Academy
The Sigma Rho Delta Society held a College Hall event with readings by Deane King Jack and Capper. Declaimers Winchester Doyle Bowers and Boyd performed though Bowers was absent. Debating team argued that natural wonders of the new world surpass those of the old with Reardon and Walter for the negative winning. Elis read the prepared paper as critic did not appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Rho Delta Society
Shenandoah Valley Academy
College Hall
Messrs
Deane
King
Jack and
Capper
End of the Century Debate Letter Prompts Correction
A Richmond College student argues in a letter that the nineteenth century ends only on December 31, 1900 and explains why the twentieth century would begin in 1901, alleging a miscalculation in a recent Star article. The writer details year counting and asks for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althoug
Star
Richmond College
Richmond
Horror Star
J. B.S
Southern Oil Tanks Arrive Along B. & O. Tracks
Three large steel tanks from Southern Oil Company arrive by the B. and O. Railroad. Capacities are 360 barrels, 240 barrels, and a smaller coloring tank. Installation along the tracks near the old turntable will begin at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Oil Company
Mrs J Few Brown Visits Friends at Summit Point
Mrs J Few Brown left this morning to visit friends at Summit Point. The trip appears casual and routine with no stated destinations beyond Summit Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Few Brown
Summit Point
Hampshire County Real Estate Totals Show Depreciation
The Hampshire county assessable base in West Virginia records total depreciation of 253210 on real estate. The old valuation was 1852350 with a new assessment of 1599140. Romney Town is the sole district with an increase 29010 while Bloomery falls 77580 and Sherman 10.
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Hampshire
Hampshire County
W. Va
Romney
Bloomery
Sherman
State Legislature Announces Senator Martin's Election
State Senator Geo W Morris H D Flood Harding Walker and delegates Embry Duke Priddy visited Washington to inform Senator Martin of his election by the Legislature. The group was hosted by Senator Martin at Hotel Gordon where Senator Daniel and Congressman Hay spoke at informal toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Morris
H. D. Flood
Harding Walker
A. T. Embry
W. R. Duke
A. Priddy
Washington
Hotel Gordon
Martin
Daniel
Hay
Berryville Card Party Hosts Young Ladies Club
Among Winchester guests at the Young Ladies Card Club meeting in Berryville held at Dr. R. P. Page’s residence were Miss Elsie Love and Miss Bessie Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Young Ladies Card Club of
Berryville
R. P. Page
Elsie Love
Bessie Love
Death of Clarence J. Long in Strasburg Junction
Funeral announced for Clarence J. Long of Strasburg Junction who was fatally struck by a Southern Railroad train yesterday afternoon at the station. A Baltimore and Ohio railroad worker who aided the victim described the three car consist and the slip on the platform that led to the fatal injuries. He died within minutes despite aid from Dr. C. W. Sydnor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strassura
Clarence J. Long
Strasburg Junction
Southern Railroad
Star
L. L. Smith
Young Long
Baltimore and Ohio
C. W. Sydnor
Foreign Missions Week of Prayer at Grace Lutheran
The Week of Prayer services at Grace Lutheran Church drew strong attendance as Dr. S K Cox outlined the history and progress of modern missions and urged renewed church responsibility. Tonight services move to United Brethren Church with talks on Home Missions by Rev. E Olin Eldridge and Rev. J B Stonesifer. The week concludes with Market Street union services and a Virginia Bible Society collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
S. K. Cox
Cox
United Brethren Church
E. Olin-Eldridge
J. B. Stonesifer
S. Dskelton
Virginia Bible Society
Market Street
Protests Unite Labor Over Anti-Scalping Bill in Chicago
The National Building Trades Council of America met in Chicago on January 9 and adopted a resolution opposing the anti scalping bill then before Congress. Labor groups nationwide unite to urge Congress to oppose the measure. The Chicago Building Trades Council also adopted resolutions modeled on the national irrigation bill. The American Federation of Labor at its nineteenth annual convention endorsed similar resolutions.
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National Building Trades Council of America
Chicago
Congress
America
Chicago Building Trades Council
American Federation of Labor
Colored notes from John Mann Methodist Sunday School officers
At a meeting of members of John Mann Methodist Episcopal Sunday School officers were elected. Sup t Elizabeth A Jackson assist sup t George W Stephenson secretary Mary F Wilkerson assist sec y Miss Isabella Washington treasurer Florence C Ross organist Isabella Strange assistant organist Camilla Robinson librarian Lena V Webb first assistant Howard Robinson second assistant Edward Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mann Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Elizabeth A. Jackson
George W. Stephenson
Mary F. Wilkerson
Sec’y
Isabella Washington
Florence C. Ross
Isabella Strange
Camilla Robinson
Lena V. Webb
Howard Robinson
Edward Andrews
Explosion at A. S. Dyke farm harms Parkersburg oil flow
A powerful blast at the A. S. Dyke farm in the Henderson oil field seven miles north of Parkersburg West Virginia caused a fire destroying over 250 barrels of oil. The Southern Oil Company faces losses near 1000 dollars due to clogged pipes and heater clog issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Dyke Farm
Hendershot
Parkersburg
W. Va
Southern Oil Company
Ten Year Confederate Veteran Camp Banquet Held in New York
The Confederate Veteran Camp of New York marks its tenth annual banquet in the Waldorf Astoria next Friday in memory of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Noted speakers include John Temple Graves of Georgia Commissioner John W. Keller and Thomas Nelson Page of Virginia. A reception will feature ladies at the tables and dancing in the Astor ballroom after the program. Attendees expected include Mrs. Jefferson Davis Gen. and Mrs. James Longstreet Col. John C. Calhoun and Jno. W. Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee
New York
Waldorf- Astoria
John Temple Graves
Georgia
John W. Keller
Thomas Nelson Page
Virginia
Astor Ballroom
Jefferson Davis
James Longstreet
John C. Calhoun
Jno
Wise
Frank Davidson Presents The Folks Up Willow Creek Tonight
Frank Davidson's favorite play The Folks up Willow Creek will be produced at Court House Hall tonight. It calls for the full strength of this splendid organization and offers free scope for scenic effects. Those who miss it tonight will regret one of the best shows ever given in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davidson
Willow Creek
Court House Hall
Winchester
Samuel R Bryarly Accepts New York Electrician Post
Samuel R Bryarly of Clarke County, a well known local figure, has accepted a position as an electrician with the Pullman Palace Car Company in New York. He has departed to assume charge of the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel R.bryarly
Clarke County
Pullman Palace Car Company
Miss Zepp Returns to Washington This Morning
Miss Zepp returns to Washington this morning prompting travel notes and local interest in her movements and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Zepp
Washington
Marriage in Alexandria Unites Emma Pearson and William Cissell
Public notice announces the September 17 marriage in Alexandria of Miss Emma Alberta Pearson and Mr. William Cissell of Washington. Rev. E V Regester performed the ceremony. The bride, a niece of Mr. M H Spotts of the city, visited here last summer. the groom visited Winchester then. Their attachment had been known but the formal announcement surprised many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Emma Alberta Pearson
William Cissell
Washington
E.V. Regester
M. H. Spotts
Cissell
Winchester
Stranded Troupe Reported Traveling After Delay
The Raymond Comedy Co. were visiting near Stevens City Virginia but reportedly stranded up the Valley before heading home to Philadelphia. Albert Carper moves from Barr farm to Mayor's farm in Clarke to help his father. Mrs. Lula McCarty plans a store room and general mercantile and millinery shop adjoining her residence. J. P. Carbaugh hosted a large party for local youths last night. In the State Senate Lupton bills ordered engrossed to protect Frederick County fish and allow a 20 cent tax for school purposes on property values for county and Shenandoah County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Crry
The
Raymond Comedy Co
A. B. Rothgeb
Philadelphia
Albert Carper
Barr
Clarke
Lula McCarty
Lupton
State Senate
Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
Shenandoah County
Express Messenger Injured in Hagerstown Slip
Early today Express Messenger M. Snively slipped and fell in Hagerstown while returning from market. He sustained painful bruises but boarded the Cumberland Valley passenger train to continue his run, arriving in the city at 9 10 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Snively
Hagerstown
Mr.Snively
Cumberland Valley
Pole Erected Neatly on Main and Water
Telephone Company workers set a fifty foot pole on the southwest corner of Main and Water streets. The old pole was removed and replaced with a block and tackle system, enabling four men to raise the new pole instead of twelve. An arm for electric light will be mounted on the pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Company
Main and
Water Streets
Reverend E. B. Jackson to Preach at Meeting House Hill
Meeting House Hill will host Rev. E. B. Jackson tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock for a sermon. The announcement invites attendees to the religious service at the Meeting House Hill location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeting House Hill
E. B. Jackson
Reverend John Massey Returns to Harper's Ferry
Reverend John Massey arrived in Harper's Ferry today marking a notable move in local religious and community affairs as residents welcomed his return to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Massey
Harper’s Ferry
Relief Fund Letter on Firemen's Association Trumpet
Mr J Miller Long presents remarks on the Firemen's Relief Bill and the Champion Silver Trumpet. He notes Winchester firemen supported the state body, urges accuracy about benefits, and pledges to modify conditions to suit other companies while representing the Rouss Hook and Ladder Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Miller Long
Horror Star
State Firemen’s Association
Roanoke
Winchester
Newport News
James River
Richmond
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Reuss Hook and Ladder Company
Firemen’s Association
Fire_men’s Association
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Sigma Rho Delta
Dr. Cox
Southern Oil Co
Lee
J. P. Carbaugh
Express
Mr. Long
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