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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
2
E C Jordan announces candidacy for re election to the Forde of Delegates subject to the Democratic Convention in Winchester on July 16. He pledges faithful service to constituents if chosen.
A Paris fruit seller tested newspaper ads by offering a $1 prize for the largest apple sent to him. He received fifteen sacks of apples, paid the prize, and after subtracting advertising costs, found the venture profitable.
Notice to Democrats to meet in their wards at 8 p m Friday July 5 1901 to appoint delegates and alternates for a joint convention at Court House Hall Monday July 8 at 12 p m to nominate a House of Delegates candidate. Each ward gets 3 delegates and 3 alternates and two representatives per ward will form the city Executive Committee for two years.
The Page Courier lauds Judge T. W. Harrison and his resolutions before the Constitutional Convention calling for a fair plan. It argues the proposal would require three fourths of states, could gain traction, and would settle the issue by advancing states rights.
The young ladies of the Baptist Church host an ice cream festival at the Charley Reuss Engine House and yard on Thursday Friday and Saturday nights this week. You are invited to help in good work. The King's Daughters Circle meets Friday June 28 at 9 am at Miss Cline's home.
The ladies plan a large hospital fund entertainment at The Auditorium on Thursday night featuring Gibson pictures and a farce Who is Who or All in Fog. Seats range 25 to 50 cents. program lists 16 picture titles and a cast of society performers and local figures with an Auditorium Orchestra accompaniment.
The Republican Executive Committee rescinds its earlier endorsement of Miss Ida Chapline post mistress at Shepherdstown and now endorses Harry E. Munday as a party worker to reward his efforts.
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