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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1900
Page
1
A Star reporter notes the current presidential race will exceed prior campaigns in expense. A source claims McKinley’s 1896 effort cost $9,000,000 and this year’s will be nearly double. Republicans report $14,000,000 pledged, funded mainly by trusts and shipbuilders. Democrats count a single $500,000 pledge from Senator Clarke, Montana, with the rest from smaller sums.
The Charley Rouss Fire Company met in July with heat and a band concert driving a short gathering. They received a $25 donation from Charles B. Rouss for decorating the Rouss lot on June 6 and planned resolutions thanking Hag ersown officials for a Hagerstown visit.
Strasburg officials took oaths Tuesday night except C L Kneisley who declined to serve due to business demands. A special meeting will elect a replacement and organize for town betterment. The retiring officers receive thanks for service. Kneisley, a leading local business figure and Tau Everrge Star correspondent, cites his busy schedule.
Last evening Miss Ella Sibert’s music class staged its annual soiree at Mr J W Sibert’s residence on North Kent Street A program was rendered and refreshments served The class pin was awarded to Miss Janie Gray daughter of ex Councilman Robi L Gray for special improvement in music
Tomorrow morning at 8 35 the excursion train departs from the Baltimore and Ohio depot bound for Washington. Fare is 1 25 dollars.
Rev. J. B. Stonesifer departed today for Rockingham County to deliver a sermon tomorrow at Frieden's Church. The trip marks a brief pastoral visit and continues the week’s church outreach nearby.
Surgeon Joseph Heller brother of C. A. Heller of this city has returned from an active campaign in the Philippines. He arrived in San Francisco last Saturday and heads east likely via Winchester to visit his old home. He served with the Twenty fourth U S Infantry and took part in several engagements noted in letters published in The Star. He plans to apply for discharge and retirement from Army life.
Rev. Robert Orrick, a colored liveryman, hired two valuable horses and gear to two travelers bound for Berryville. A boy named Dutch Triplett drove at breakneck speed, returning at three. One gray horse died twenty minutes after arrival. the other recovered. Orrick had refused $200 for the pair.
Berryville has lifted the quarantine against Charlestown as smallpox is under control. A similar epidemic near Snickersville is contained. Harper's Ferry quarantine is lifted but Winchester still enforces measures. Harper's Ferry fined Charlestown officials for breaking quarantine.
Mr. G. L. Rothgeb of Chicago visiting his father at Stephens City called at Tum Star office today. He has been in the West for seventeen years and this is his first visit home in eight years. He says Winchester is improving and retains old Virginia character.
A monument to Clarke county Confederate dead will be unveiled in Berryville on July 21. Hon J W Marshall will give the oration, with Rev A C Hopkins and several prominent figures including John W Daniel Holmes Conrad R T Barton George R Wendling and Colonel B C Washington among those invited. A parade of visiting and local Confederate groups will accompany the ceremony.
Clarke county resident Mr. J. L. Wiley had a large cancer removed from his hand by Dr. W. J. Whitlock and nephew. After only a few days of treatment he returned home with the cancer in a bottle, not on his hand.
The Union Band weighs a Berryville trip next Wednesday evening but cannot accept the invitation to perform at the monument unveiling on July 21 due to that date falling on a Saturday when all members are busy.
Desiring to retire from business we offer our bicycle livery complete stock at a reasonable price. Apply to Lewis Bros. 77 6t. 80 East Piccadilly St.
Mes J Grabill of Williamsport Pennsylvania is visiting her brother J B Haldeman. The brief note records a family visit with no further details.
The small child of Mr and Mrs William Spurr was cut about the face and head after a carriage rolled downhill on east Leicester street. Pushed by his sister the carriage slipped from her grasp, overturned on Kent street incline, and the baby landed on a broken doll causing a gash under the chin and additional bruising.
At the Sarah Zane Fire Company monthly meeting a unanimous resolution extended thanks to Martinsburg authorities citizens and groups for the July 4 reception. The note credits the Fire Department Citizens' Committee Marshals and general city participants along with the King's Daughters Continental Hotel Mr Dodd and Cumberland Valley R R Co officials for the banquet and overall pleasure.
The Southern Railroad has completed the extension from Round Hill to Bluemont in Loudoun county and trains now run regularly to the town. A large station has been erected at Bluemont and many visitors from Washington and Baltimore are expected to use the line to enjoy the cool Breezes and nearby cottages.
Last night the Union Band gave Prof J Madison Spurr a large portion of the $50 prize won in Hagerstown. The band acknowledges his time energy and money devoted to their work and the professor was impressed by the gesture.
Miss Daisy Bantz of Kansas City Mo cousin of T M and Julius Bantz and Mr Charles Ernest Dechart were wed Wednesday evening at the bride's home in Kansas City. Dechart is president of Ursi nus College and the youngest college president in the United States. Poet printer W W Long, known in Front Royal and eastern Virginia, arrived yesterday seeking work after Innman care.
Robert Fontaine a Martinsville resident and great great grandson of Patrick Henry was badly wounded when a pistol left in a drawer discharged while he dressed. The ball tore his right arm and body. An older brother was accidentally killed a year ago by a companion during a hunt. Fontaine studied at Shenandoah Valley Academy under Prof C L C Minor, to whom he was related.
The Friday night Cotillion Club gathered at Mrs. Daniel B. Conrad’s residence at Water and Stewart streets hosted by Miss Elinor Conrad. Guests included Miss Alice Old of Norfolk Miss Miriam Couder of Cincinnati Miss Theodore Jacobs of Baltimore Miss Choate of Washington Miss Georgia Wayne of Georgia Miss Cora Gray Miss Evy McGuire Miss Lelia Dame Miss Nellie Brown Miss Belle Harrison Miss Nena Walter Miss Edith Brown Miss Gussie Conrad and gentlemen Randolph T. McGuire Davis Conrad Sandy Baker Wood Glass Hugh Trout Marshall Russell J. Brad Beverly Jr Beverly Jones Murray Stephenson Nelson Page. Dancing and refreshments followed the reception.
Winchester notes Mannie Heller visiting his brother Councilman Charles A. Heller. Heller, now a resident of Streator Illinois, is remembered by local youths. He left Winchester fourteen years ago and last visited seven years ago, appearing prospered during his stay.
Christopher Garrison, a noted figure in the police court, lost sight in one eye during July 4 celebrations. He explains his loss as inspiration to drink, claiming he is left alone with only one eye and must take something to lift his spirits.
Members of Shawnee Tribe No. 2 Imp O BR M suggest a sham battle may occur at the Fair Grounds during the upcoming fair if proper inducements and assistance are provided.
Local rains affect the northern portion while the southern area remains fair. Sunday brings fresh west winds across the region.
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