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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1900

Page

4

Death of Mrs Shepherd near Rockland reported

The death of Mrs Shepherd wife of Rev I B Shepherd near Rockland is announced. She was about 65, had been ill a few days, survived by her husband and two sons Rodger and Norman. Her funeral will be Monday at 2 PM in Berryville Baptist Church with Rev Julian Broaddus officiating. interment in a nearby graveyard. Funk and Kay Funeral Directors oversee arrangements.

Shepherd Rockland Hepherd B. Shepherd Loudoun County Rodger Norman Berryville Baptist Church Julian Broaddus Funk & Kay

City building bids outlined with clock work and stone choices

The committee reports on building contracts noting the bid total of 48252.18, potential savings from gas and lighting fixtures, and 1200 from selling the present city clerk’s office. It covers cess-pool, grading, paving costs, clock repair, and a January 1 1901 completion deadline with 20 per day forfeiture. Granite outside walls and steps are proposed with Baltimore brick No 480 and Cleveland Canyon stone.

Fairfax Square County Court House Frederick County Common Council Rouss C. H. Miller Fse Baltimore Cleveland Stone Company Cleveland Ohio C. L. Crum J. E. Corre C. A. Heller C. P. Kremer RK. T. Barron

Memorial Service Invitation For Ladies Stonewall Association

The General Turner Ashby Camp invites the Ladies Stonewall Memorial Association to join a memorial service at the Raddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South on Sunday after 8 o clock. Members should wear badges and those in the Daughters of the Confederacy may wear their insignia.

Ladies Stonewall Memorial Association Turner Ashby Confederate Veterns Raddock-Street

Memorial Service Invitation Draws City Council

City officials are invited to attend a memorial service at Ashby Camp at Treet M. E. Church this afternoon at 3. The notice urges attendees not to miss the event and to read the program again for details.

Ashby

Enlarge Their Hall for Fire Company Annex

At a Charley Rouss Fire Company meeting a committee was formed to study enlarging the hall. Ex Captain Baker urged a two story brick annex on Braddock street extending 35 feet back from the engine house. The plan envisions a band room committee room assembly and storage. Cost estimated about $500.

Charley Rouss Fire Company J. I. H. Baker Braddock Street Reuss

Free Malonry Part Two Names Virginia Grand Encampment Members

Readers learn a list of members of the Grand Encampment of Virginia including Sir Robert Maloney Sir Henry Severs William P Helm Sir Dolphirew and several other titled members and clergy. The continuation enumerates numerous names with ranks in a formal roster.

Virginia Robert Maloney Henry Severs William P. Helm Dolphirew William Herrin Jacob R. Thomas Presley Iarmaduke Issac Hershell John Wilson Cyrus B. Baldwin James Keller William Keller John A. Xaupe Warren Throckmorton Norman Nash Abraham Lang Joseph P. Thomas Edward Jackson William W. Blanchard John Denton Philip Klipstine John R. Hevden John Kern

Prosecutor Fined in Police Court After Shultzer Charge

Jonah Newlin had Charles Shultzer arrested for drawing a revolver. In police court Justice Bragonier dismissed the pistol charge and levied costs on Newlin. Newlin was fined 2.50 for swearing at Shultzer and had him arrested for drawing a revolver.

Jonah Newlin Charles Shultzer Justice Bragonier Shultzer Newlin

Potts Elected Leader of Cyrus Castle No 1

Mr. Wm Potts of Washington was chosen presiding officer of Cyrus Castle No 1 Knights of the Golden Eagle in Washington. Robinson and Co relocate to a new store room in the Evans building. Rev W J Cocke will preach at Jubilee Church on the Front Royal pike both tomorrow morning and night. Dr W P McGuire lecture at Christ Episcopal Church chapel last evening aimed to benefit the male portion of the city. Richmond Times notes visitors T K Cartmell and M H G Willis at the Auditor's office on Wednesday. Advertise now be quick.

Wm. Potts Washington Benj. Potts Cyrus Castle No. 1 Knights of the Golden Eagle W. J. Cocke Woodstock Jubilee Burlick Road Front Royal Pike W. P. McGuire Chapel of Christ Eiscopal Church Richmond Times Messrs T. K. Cartmell Frederick County M. H. G. Willis Winchester

Mortuary Chapel Planned for Mount Hebron Cemetery

The Mount Hebron Cemetery Board of Trustees will build a mortuary chapel with receiving vaults a waiting room and a chapel. Architect F H Jackson disclosed plans after earlier secrecy and will prepare working drawings to begin the project promptly under the cemetery charter directing earnings to improvements.

Star Mount Hebrom F. H.jackson Jackson

Siege of Mafeking Raised Says Brussels Dispatch

A Brussels dispatch cites Transvaal Legation reports that Mafeking was relieved. The town housed about 3,000 soldiers. Mrs M. S. Moffett gave a Court House Hall lecture on vertical writing.

Tue Star New York London Brussels Transvaal Mafeking Mre. M. S. Moffett Court House Hall

The Art of Printing Debate at Shenandoah Valley Academy

The Sigma Rho Delta Society gathered a large audience at Shenandoah Valley Academy last night with President Thompson presiding. Speakers included Prof. Davidson, Hancher, J Buck, Alexander, and Stewart Barrett. the debate on whether the steam engine is more valuable than the printing press ended in a negative win.

Sigma Rho Delta Society Shenandoah Valley Academy Thompson Prof Davidson Messrs Hancher J. Buck Alexander Stewart Jacobs-Barrett Frank Kohlhausen Nelson Jacob Shreckhise Stewart Barrett Abner Ferguson

Rouss Bust Fund Receives Public Donation Totals

Receipt shows 392.60 received from the Business Men's Committee and a total deposited in the bank of 481.60.

Memorial Service Invitation By Confederate Ladies Group

The Daughters of the Confederacy and the Ladies' Memorial Association are invited by the Turner Ashby Camp to attend the memorial service Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Braddock Street M E Church South. All members are asked to wear their badges.

The Daughters of the Confederacy Ladies’ Memorial Association Turner Ashby Camp Braddock St. M. E. Church South

Fine Deviled Crabs First of Season at Noonan's Cafe

Mrs. Maggie Hodgson of Chambersville left for Romney to visit her son Prof E Hodgson. The Star notes the first of the season deviled crabs at Noonan's Cafe.

Noonan Maggie Hodgson Chambersville Romney Prof E. Hodgson

Shenandoah Valley Society Approves 60 Dollar Contribution

Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society leaders meeting at noon authorized the acting president to form standing committees during vacation and named the premium committee. They voted to hold the annual Fair this year with date pending and unanimously contributed 50 to the Reuss bust in the new City Hall while praising President Charles B. Rouss.

Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society Charles B. Rouss Reuss Rouss

Young Man Wanted for Caligraph Typewriter Rep

Advertisement seeks an energetic young man with small capital to represent the New Century Caligraph Typewriter. Apply to Joan M. Morrow at Hotel Evans during the evening hours 8 to 10 and Monday 10 to 12.

Joan M. Morrow Evans

Return of Bride and Groom on Frederick Turnpike

Mr. C. H. Parcell and bride returned from Washington at noon and, after a visit in town, drove to their future home 34 miles away on the North Frederick turnpike. It is rumored that local youths will give the couple a belting tonight.

C. H. Parcell Washington North Frederick Turnpike

Stray Black and Tan Dog Reaches Farm Near Winchester

A small black and tan long haired dog strayed to a farm four miles northwest of Winchester on February 9 1900. The finder notes the dog with a tag reading 8 3 w A 8 Wricar.

Winchester Wricar

Hack Wood Farm for Private Sale Near Winchester

The undersigned offers for sale the well known Hack Wood Farm about 2 miles north of Winchester. It has a fine spring in the Valley of Virginia, a large stone dwelling in good condition, other buildings, and 303 acres. Easy payment terms and possession June 15, 1900. For details address W Roy Stephenson Attorney Winchester Virginia.

Hackwood Farm Winchester Virginia Roy Stephenson

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Mrs. Shepherd T. B. Shepherd Warren County S. Rosenmeyer Star Shoe House Mr. Potts North Main St Daily News Charles Burnett D. Goldman Worthington ‘Tobacco Co Henry Baetjer Dr. B. M Night George E. Jenkins W. Wilson Sorb Ea Blewt Si L. W. Jackson N. A. Cooper Ae G. R. Calvert Shirley Carter W. H. Baker A. H. Miller F. Fineberg S. Rosenmyer Ever H. and W. Seabright Dr. R. W. Stone W. C. Barreee J.B. Russell & Bro John Solenberger Frank Baker George Keller Shenandoah Rey Caan Rural Society Thomas Keating Agt Fdr Cumberland Beer and Braddock Barwell Supplied Cumbeland Brewing Com North Main Street Joan Simonp Heath Belle of Old Taylor Oscar Pepper James E. Pepper J. W. Harer Belle Anderson Old Crow Old Gibson Monticello Sherwood Avondale United States Robert M. Henry North Market Street Gro. E. Anderson Fairmont Avenue E. Barnett Piccadilly Bt Baker’s Violet Franck Baker Snapp Acy Go
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