Telephone 51 Notice in Saturday, June 29, 1901
Fragmentary OCR shows a brief public notice dated Saturday June 29 1901 mentioning telephone service but details are unreadable.
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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a brief public notice dated Saturday June 29 1901 mentioning telephone service but details are unreadable.
BE C. Jordan announces candidacy for re election to the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic Convention in Winchester on July 8 promising to faithfully fulfill duties to constituents.
Notice calls Democrats in all wards to meet at 8 p m on Friday July 5 1901 to appoint 3 delegates and 3 alternates per ward for a joint convention at Court House Hall on Monday July 8 at 12 a m to nominate a House of Delegates candidate Two representatives from each ward will form the city Executive Committee to serve two years E G Honus J P Happox Secretary Chairman urge attendance.
The Richmond News comments on Mayor Barton's kerosene oil theory to kill mosquitoes and notes a new fly infestation. The piece mocks the editor and hints at citizens using missiles to exterminate foes if a court rules for Winchester.
The contract to erect a new college building at Shepherdstown goes to Herman House of Parkersburg W Va with a bid of 26444 M E Campbell of this city submitted a bid. It is likely Winchester firms may work on related brick stone and plaster projects based on prior public school building work.
Charlestown youths held their first dance at Hotel Powhatan last evening. Attendees included Mr. Harry Hoof Phase and family. Mrs. Ells Robinson and her daughter Miss Emma are visiting Berkeley Springs for several weeks.
At Baetjer store a Saturday sale offers undervests and handkerchiefs at five cents each with dimity lawns at five cents per yard. The flyer touts value and contrasts regular ten cent goods with steeply reduced prices, inviting shoppers to spend nickels for two for one deals and promising a happy result.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad fixes Thursdays June 20 July 5 18 August 1 15 29 September 12 for annual Sea Shore trips lasting sixteen days. Excursion tickets to Atlantic City Cape May and other South Jersey resorts sold from all stations on train No 4 leaving Winchester at 7 30 am price 6 50 round trip valid to return on any regular train within sixteen days including issue date. Local agents provide full information.
Arthur Hoffmaster of Sharpsburg son of the late Samuel Hoffmaster and class of 1901 at the Maryland School for the Deaf wins a five year free scholarship to Gallaudet College in Washington D C He is the third Washington county student admitted since 1858 and is cousin of Mrs John A Henry of the city.
A floral parlor social under the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be at Mrs Arthur Leafa's residence on S Stewart street Tuesday evening July 2 at 8 oclock. No admission fee. All welcome. Unique features promised for an enjoyable evening.
Detained by wife’s illness, Mr. A. C. Fine of Richmond did not attend Hickory Camp No. 54 Woodmen of the World last night as expected. Clerk E. B. Capper received a telegram stating Mrs. Fine was ill. Mr. Fine is chairman of the Sovereign Board of Managers.
The Independents of Frederick City won the reel race at the Westminster Maryland Firemen's Convention. The Juniors protested but judges awarded $100 to the Independents.
L. E. Rice provides parts and repairs for all sewing machines with prompt service and reasonable rental rates. Phone 83. Also notes excursion tickets on Fourth of July from multiple points July 2 3 4 return until July 5 at reduced rates. Misses Russell of Berryville Virginia visited Winchester from Reliance Virginia for Shenandoah Normal College sessions.
All persons owed money by the estate of Mary L. Householder are asked to come forward and settle. Any claims against the estate must be presented promptly. Epe ar L. Hoox is the administrator.
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