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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
4
A bright faced boy jingled coins as he walked and stumbled, scattering them. He recovered all but one, then used a child’s incantation Spit, spit spider to locate the missing piece. He claimed success, leaving the observer to ponder belief in fate or Providence.
Two prominent society happenings unfold in Winchester with a summer kickoff ball at Winchester Law on Wednesday evening and the Hope-Love wedding planned for Thursday at the Presbyterian Church.
Elections of officers occur tonight at eight o'clock at the Round Club rooms. Elections are held every three months. Current officers include President Rev E Olin Eldridge first vice president Asbury Kern second vice president Harry Stouffer Secretary Elmer Hodges and Treasurer Harry Sartelle.
Mr. William S. Huett, a prominent county fruit grower, presented a large basket of peaches to the Star office staff. The peaches, though June is not over, are the first of the season and the entire force enjoyed the generous gift.
A day current began today in Martinsburg West Virginia as the Electric Light Co provides incandescent lighting all day and night bringing continuous electric service to residents.
Miss Effie Lewis has returned from Washington and Mrs. Sibold plans porch work at 45 and 47 South Main. A hay wagon overturned on South Main near A M Zirkle’s. no injuries. Mr Joseph Potts of Gore, census enumerator, praised for speedy final report. Invitations issued for Miss Elizabeth M Luer Archibald Pa to wed Mr William Noonan in Archibald German Evangelical Church July 11 at 4:30 PM.
The annual Sunday School Convention of the Virginia Conference Tennessee synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church will meet at St. Jacob's Lutheran Church near Conkeville Shenandoah County July 27 28 29. Representing will be each pastor superintendent and two delegates from each Sunday School in the Virginia Conference. Grace Lutheran Church Sunday School of this city will be represented.
Mayor R T Barton Recorder W P McGuire and others qualified in Corporation Court before Judge Atkinson yesterday. Centenary Reformed church ladies held a delightful social at Rev Jas B Stonesifer's residence with a large, entertained gathering. Presbyterian ladies Mite Society hosted a social at Mr L W Russell on Market Street, with refreshments and cheerful participation.
Richard J. Petrie returns home from Manila where he served in the 6th Artillery. He says he met all the Winchester boys and they are doing well. He adds that Lawrence Clark is popular with officers and men and may yet make his mark.
The case involving Handley and other cousins against Henry W. Palmer John T. Richards and Ella M. Amerman executors of the estate reached the United States Court of Appeals after two trials in Virginia. Judge Gray affirmed the lower court decree dismissing the bill and ruled the bequest valid under state law. City Solicitor Robert M. Ward and Gen H W Palmer argued the matter in Philadelphia March 24. The court upheld the lower court decisions.
A large crowd attended the dedication of the new Methodist Church in Luray. Rev. W. V. Tudor preached, Rev. Dr. S. K. Cox assisted, and a $1,777.50 urgent subscription wiped out the debt. The Gothic brick and stone edifice features a 60 foot tower, stained glass, acetylene lighting, and a 40 by 50 foot auditorium. Special gifts included a baptismal font from George W. Haines and a stained glass window from Col. I. N. King.
For sale is a celebrated lot of White Plymouth Rocks once owned by A C Hawkins of Lancaster Mass and previously by J C Wheat of this city. Offer available at a sacrifice. Apply at 6-22-t.
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