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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1901
Page
2
Saturday June 8 1901 subscription prices listed by Mar One year 2.00 Six months 1.00 Three months 0.50 One month 0.40 Postage prepaid by publishers Advertising rates available at Tex Star Office 17 and 19 East Water Street Tex Star served by carriers citywide for five cents per week
Edward Echols led eight delegates in Richmond and ranked second with broad support. The Montague faction in Campbell County dominated county politics by controlling the committee and a convention to reserve the right to name delegates regardless of county results.
The Rockbridge county race over appointing a new county superintendent has split local backing. J S Saville, favored by educators and judges, faced surprise as State Senator A Nash Johnson was named to replace him, drawing opposition from Montague supporters who now favor Echols and question political influence in the selection.
The Harrisonburg Spirit profiles Andrew J Jackson Montague as a shrewd polite gentleman whose fierce attacks on the Democratic machine propelled his gubernatorial nomination bid. It notes his history of building or hijacking local machines for political advantage and asks disinterested observers to weigh his role in party dynamics.
White bed spreads nearly all damaged and offered as good values. Prices range from 65 to 75 cents and up to 1.50. Quality spreads with fringe, crib and full sizes. Ready-made sheets cheaper than sheeting, full sheets 48 cents, pillow cases 10 to 19 cents.
Richmond News notes that Henry Bretjer Co. remains neutral while Montague gains from Democratic control. The piece recalls Montague’s access through the Democratic Machine and suggests the Campbell county plan lets the county committee favor Montague name delegates.
The sermon notes for Sunday June 9 outline Acts chapter 20 verses 6–16 with Paul chosen as a witness independent of the eleven. The message ties Damascus and Bethany with Arabia as study retreats for prophecy and Genesis, linking Paul’s later Hebrews roll call and the martyrs lineage from Confederate era to present. W. A. C. remarks on Revelation robes and shifts to Revelations as the month progresses.
Miss Kathleen Lewis Koiner daughter of Agriculture Commissioner George W. Koiner married Wednesday night in Richmond to Mr. Thomas Lowden West of Loudoun. Her sister Miss Hattie Koiner served as maid of honor with Mr. Alfred Gooch as best man. Rev J Calvin Stewart officiated. Funk Ray have received a large supply of refrigerators.
The advert claims 15 years in the shoe business and says buyers profit from their experience. It notes a complete stock of seasonable footwear and invites customers to call when in need of shoes.
Cheap excursion tickets via the Norfolk and Western Railway July 5 to 12, good until August 31, 1901. W. B. Bevill, 16 P. A., Roanoke, Va. ROSENMEYER Epworth League convention San Francisco Cal.
W L Seabrook returns from Mercersburg College where he graduated this week. He served as editor in chief of The Kerux and contributed to a clear college annual. Seabrook is the son of Rev W L Seabrook of Grace Lutheran Church in the city.
The Friendship Fire Company met in adjourned session last night and ordered bills totaling 13 dollars paid. Five new members were elected: M N Kyle Clarence Mayhew John Fuller John Rehill and Edward Ritter.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad announces excursion fares to Buffalo from May 1 to September 30, 1901. W. B. Bevill is listed in connection with the sale.
Col. Wm. H. Effinger of Portland Oregon spoke in Staunton today after delivering the memorial widsets and marking Stonewall Cemetery last Thursday.
Next Friday marks the 124th anniversary of the day the American flag was adopted. Officials and communities plan observances to honor the flag’s history and symbolism.
A late 19th century advertises closeout bargains on men’s makintosh coats at 1.59, sample towels at cost, umbrellas at cost, ladies oxford shoes below cost, new stock of men’s shoes at 1.25 to 1.75, neckties suspenders and socks at low rates, Whittemore tan polish, Red Seal lye, sugar corn, Purity and White Rose flour, and citywide hay straw and millfeed delivery.
Second hand typewriter in good condition offered for sale. Apply to E at the Star office.
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