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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
1
Winchester Inn will open for guests on Saturday June 16 with 80 rooms. The article lauds the hotel’s furnishings and management by Mr. St. John, noting its Palm Room, billiard and pool access for ladies, and lavish parlors arranged by Mrs. St. John in a Germanic decorative style.
Fairfax Hall graduation exercises were held at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. R A White delivering the address. Diplomas were awarded and a reception followed at Fairfax Hall. Graduates across the Language Scientific and Reflective courses are listed with high honors awarded to Triplitt Silver Osbourne and Con verse.
A brief memorial service was planned at 9 o clock for an unnamed educational institution with an emphasis on excellence. Rain prevented the ceremony though children had gathered many flowers for the graveside tribute now banked with floral offerings. Prescott Pianos at J William Millers invites attendance.
The John Kerr Public Schools held graduation for twenty two graduates this morning with 12 young ladies and 10 young gentlemen receiving diplomas. Superintendent M M Lynch spoke and presented the diplomas as bouquets were given to the female graduates. Names include Nora Clowe Grace Fries Mary E Garton Helen Holliday Elizabeth Kern Eva Taylor Eula Walker Nina Walter Louise Purcell Brownie Faulkner Annie Darling ton Rosa Osborne and Harry Vernon Haines Elmer V Hodges Eugene H O Leary Charles D Smith Walter D Myers J Hammond Boylis Morrie L Patterson Francis Asbury Kern George Reginald Haines and Edgar Smoke.
The small-pox scare at Charles Town has abated due to prompt sanitary actions and swift isolation of affected individuals. Tan Star notes business has resumed near normal, and rumors of a case in Halltown are unfounded.
Winchester Telephone Company, through Manager S L Hoover, seeks to restore telephonic service across Southern Railway tracks near Riverton after wires were cut. Judge Harrison grants a broad injunction restraining the Southern Railway Company and all officers and workers from interfering with the Winchester company’s restoration efforts and from removing its wires or poles until further court order.
Hi ram Lodge’s building committee laments delays after Architect Jackson condemned a cement foundation beneath Yaetjer Co store room. The nearly foot thick base under wooden flooring failed inspection for dampness control and must be rebuilt, postponing the extension work.
In Old County, four residents contracted smallpox after exposure near Snick By. One patient, a young person, remains ill but not dangerously so. Officials note the illness spreading from distant areas and emphasize vigilance.
Rev. E Olen Eldridge spoke to a large audience last night in the Market street M E church lecture room. His remarks on journalism and the world of Newspaperdom were excellent and he described the province of a newspaper with splendid clarity.
Mrs Harmer and Mr Edgar RB Harmer, a Win newspaper dealer and brother of the late Peter Harmer, are described as traveling on foot through the city about 5200 miles annually. His Front Royal visit was enjoyed by friends here.
Mrs Ann Murray widow of Nimrod Murray died at her Grimes area residence aged 78. She was buried at Hopewell after a 2 p.m. service led by Rev. L Fox. She was born Miss Wilson and leaves three sons James Lewis Nimrod Pa and a daughter Mrs Laura Murray.
Mr. John Fuller of Millwood is spending a few days in our city as a visiting guest, enjoying local sights and hospitality.
The committee overseeing the city booklet advertising has expanded extensive newspaper ads in Eastern papers. Secretary Correll reports a large influx of requests for copies, with inquiries arriving from Boston and other major cities across the North East South and West.
Martinsburg hosted the annual Confederate fete and reunion on the Boydville lawn with three thousand attendees. Morning events included the Sons of Veterans from Shepherdstown with the Shepherdstown ship and Tanner Asby Camp of Martinsburg marching.
Mrs C C Henkels and her party plan a stay at Orkney Springs for health reasons. After several weeks in Winchester Virginia she returned home with her brother in law Jacob Baker, his wife and daughter Laura Baker, then departed to occupy Mrs Frank Ruppert's cottage for a month or more.
Mr D F Marker and his son Willie Marker from Lamar Colp arrived last night and stayed at the Taylor House. They visited cousin D F Hinkins this morning and planned to tour Markers old homestead later today. Marker is the son of the late William E Marker.
Weather update notes showers tonight and cooler temperatures for northern portions of the country. Additional locals and details available on the inside page.
The Star Times contest draws a light vote as the promotional effort builds toward four prizes a gold watch parlor set tea service and toilet set. Thousands of votes already cast show strong interest and anticipation of winners. The tally up to noon today is noted in the contest update.
In Circuit Court the case of K. Holmes Boyd as assignee of J. W. Barrick versus the Virginia Fire and Marine Association proceeds to determine who should receive unpaid insurance sums from the Cumberland Valley elevator fire at Clearbrook. Barrick creditors contend over payment. R. T. Barton represents the plaintiff with R. K. Byrd and A. R. Phlegar for the defense. Judge Harrison adjourned until tomorrow to await a critical evidentiary book.
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