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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1900
Page
4
The Star reports a disputed action by Winchester city to supply county stone for municipal use, prompting charges of a gigantic steal. The Board of Supervisors fears strife but weighs action after evidence shows quarry rock being hauled to the surface and leveled at City Hall site.
A large crowd enjoyed a humorous performance by Nature's Remedy Company in Court House Hall last night. The farce kept the audience in laughter throughout. Tonight the company offers another show with strict age guidance for under sixteen. A free concert follows with excellent order.
The funeral for John H. Rutherford was held at his county home at 11 this morning. Rev. W. L. Seabrook officiated with pallbearers Jonah Hardesty, Charles Carter, Charles Clevenger, Lewis Jackson, Joseph Ashwood, M. M. Lynch, John H. Myers and John Oberlin. Burial followed at Mt. Hebron cemetery.
The Rouss anniversary Committee of the Charley Rouss Fire Co. met to finalize arrangements for a banquet honoring Mr. Rouss on February 10. Indications point to a highly successful event, with no public program yet released.
The Sigafoose property at 17 South Kent Street was offered for sale in front of the Court House. As of press time no sale had occurred, but Judge Wm. M. Atkinson was the final bidder and the property likely will be struck to him for about $775.
Wm. Fields, a member of the Y. H. Club, visits friends in the Valley. Miss Mollie Hirsch, guest of Mrs. E. K. Wright, returns to Har mon. Frank McIntosh returns to Kingston today after a change of program at Court House Hall.
A crowd of about a hundred witnessed a horse slip on vitrified brick pavement in front of the post office. The horse, attached to a trap driven by Mrs. John M Steck and Miss Nellie Cover, was assisted to its feet with help from a dozen men, unharmed. The article also notes local health updates and social events including visits, illness, and a birthday party.
Wm Colvin Jr visits relatives in Rio West Virginia this week. T F Fawcett reports a very sick child. Isaac Ondorffs child has been ill for a week. Mrs Albert Williams has been indisposed after a fall weeks ago. Miss Cora Baker remains very ill since last June. James Snapp is very crippled with rheumatism this winter, and his son Marion shares the same complaint. John Coofitz nears recovery from a sore throat. Simon Snapp bears the champion belt as the biggest man in the hills.
Residents and visitors listed in a crowded social column. Mrs. J. Wm. Miller visits Martinsburg with her father Wm. T. Nolle. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Willey go to Martinsburg. several kin travel for illnesses, funerals, and gatherings around Ridgeway Ridge way Brockett and Berkeley Springs.
City Treasurer George H. Kinzel left this morning for a short visit down in Southern Virginia. Miss Clara Thomas has returned home after a visit in Hagerstown. Visit the root and herb doctor at Court House Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Court House Hall hosts a grand double show tomorrow night from 10 cents to all.
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