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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
1
The will of Judge Handley directed investments in Virginia bonds, now rising in value from 67 to 96, with Winchester as the main beneficiary. Delays in payout reduced gains. the estate, once worth over 2 million, has been eroded by litigation taxes and fees, though the bonds’ rise remains evident.
The exhibition event on South Main Street was abandoned after team officers consulted. Mayor Barton had granted a permit but vehicles hindered street clearance, prompting postponement of the plan.
A sweltering Sixth of June crowd in Winchester, Virginia, marks Confederate Memorial Day with thousands of visitors arriving by train and wagon. Fire companies, veterans, and schoolchildren participate in parades and floral tributes at Mt. Hebron and Rouss Lot, amid heat, dust, and packed hotels.
C F Borden once Bristol resident now Knoxville chief clerk to A J Tyler revenue collector was arrested on charges of misappropriating funds. His account showed 511 dollars short and he posted 5000 dollars bail. Hearing set this afternoon. Revenue office to move to Bristol next week. Mrs Borden and children visiting in Winchester.
A 1901 poem honors a soldier from the valley who died in battle. It marks thirty nine years since his death and recalls prayers, sorrow, and reverence for his memory. It laments the nation’s loss and asserts that honoring the brave crowns the grave.
Rev Dr John E Bushnell left for Salem Va to attend Roanoke College commencement June 10 18. He is president of the Alumni Association class of 78 and will lead the association meeting next Tuesday followed by the Alumni dinner.
Dr Owsley and Mr Boeing of Baltimore were touring the Valley in an automobile when a tire punctured en route to Winchester. An extra tire saved the day and the car was repaired in Winchester.
Members of the Ladies' National Memorial Association are requested to meet at Mrs. W. R. Willis home Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
Captain Geo W Kurtz and family honored the graves of Dr. W H Rader in Mount Hebron Cemetery Durango Colorado with beautiful decorations and remembered the loved ones.
The Boston Lyric Opera Company presented Weng the famous comic opera at The Auditorium to a large Winchester audience led by Colonel W. A. Thompson. Marion Langdon as Mataya received top honors for her chic transform and song The Orcher Fellow. Continuous encores praised performances by Joel as Wang Belcher as Col Fracasee Henderson as Pepal keeper of the elephant and Sara Carr as La Vaane. Baby Lipman wowed with a lullaby and cakewalk. The company planned The Beggar Prince at 2:30 PM and A Trip to India that evening.
Mr. T. H. Sprint displayed at Tu Sra office a six foot wheat stalk from a Clarke county field owned by his father-in-law Lacy Hampston. The green stalk suggests mature height near seven feet. Hampston operates seven farms and produced over 10 000 bushels last year with long stalks in the False variety.
A warm day in politics contrasts yesterday's quiet with today’s red hot elections. Richmond selects 61 delegates, Washington county 23, Chesterfield 14, Greenville 7, Newport News 19, and 124 in total. Echols will claim some while the rest likely split among leading candidates.
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