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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1901
Page
2
The notice lists new subscription rates: year by Mam, two dollars. six months one dollar. three months fifty cents. one month forty cents. Postage prepaid by publishers. Advertising rates available at Tum Star Office versus 17 and 19 East Water Street. Tum Star is served by carriers in all city parts at five dollars per week.
In an argument over heat, some convention members push for a fall adjournment. Proponents say the June 12 start is set, while critics warn against leaving the state in suspense and preserving public duty despite the heat. The piece contrasts farmers outdoors with convention work indoors under electric fans.
Dr John P Hyde longtime educator retires after a respected career leading Valley Female College in Winchester at last week’s commencement exercises. County residents and friends extend wishes for health and happiness in his retirement.
A letter by Mrs. Jefferson Davis to Col R E Parke, Alabama State Treasurer, notes progressive health failure and plans to spend winter in New Orleans. She mentions closing matters before “render account” of deeds and finds happiness in notices of Mr Davis birthday and his eulogies.
Alvin E. Sprinkle, a Cumberland Valley Railroad brakeman, and Bessie E. Riordon of Martinsburg, daughter of C M Riordon, married Monday night at 11 30 at the bride’s Martinsburg home. They plan to live in Hagerstown. Marshall Russell returned from Baltimore with his father James B Russell yesterday. Mr Russell senior has gone to Philadelphia.
An advertisement promotes Royal Brand underwear with red Royal wording on muslin, claiming correct cut and sizing, careful finish, and personal supervision. It emphasizes flexibility in buying only desired items like chemises drawers gowns and skirts, with prices from 10 cents to 2.50.
At 4 pm the twelfth annual Frederick District Epworth League convention opened at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Keyser West Virginia. Officers listed include Lee M. Bender president Martinsburg and J B Newcomer treasurer Williamsport Maryland with several vice presidents and local representative Mrs Ida Leafe absent.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad announces a 16 day mid summer excursion to Sea Shore with fixed Thursdays June 20 July 5 18 August 1 15 29 and September 12. Excursion tickets to Atlantic City Cape May and other South Jersey resorts are on sale for train No 4 from Winchester at 65 dollars round trip good to return on any regular train within sixteen days. Full information from local ticket agents.
Rosenmeyer advertises specials on shirts pants suspenders towels napkins and ladies and gents vests. It touts 25 percent off on spring samples and notes fresh coffee tea sugar and flour prices with delivery to all city areas and a local phone listing for W E Barr a barber dealer.
TES DAILY Mails lists arrivals from the North and South and departures for the North and South with STAR ROUTES. Romney Bloomery Shockeyaville Marlboro Mountain Falls and towns like Rock Enon Springs and Capon Springs shown with arrival and departure times. All mails close 80 minutes before departure except early morning services closing at 930 pm.
Public notice from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Frederick County dated May 22 1901. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces connections at Harpers Ferry for westbound travel and directs inquiries to its Pass Traffic Office. In chancery David Harris sues George W Edmondson to enforce a $400 lien dating to 1891, with actions to appear within 15 days, and publication in the Winchester Star for four weeks.
A Boston Herald correspondent contrasts sturdy hacienda youths in Mexico with city dwellers noting their horseback skills ropework and potential to found a robust national leadership It praises their healthiness and contrasts romantic ideals with practical vigor. A second fragment discusses California’s giant redwood’s ancient defense and noncombustible bark, then a drill instructor’s line about a recruit misplacing feet referencing a joking exchange.
Deer Park Maryland offers a cool mountain air retreat at 2800 feet above sea level. Reached from major cities via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the hotel features private baths electric lights telephones and full recreation including pools golf tennis and bowling. Open June 22 to September 30 with cottages filled.
A Green Hand, a new freight handler, is ordered to load barrels into a car. He questions the order and explains the car is a box car, halting the loading. The exchange appears in Chicago News.
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