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Newspaper

Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1900

Page

4

Commissioner in Chancery Appointed in Frederick County

Judge T. W. Harrison of the Circuit Court named Robert Worsley of the city as commissioner in chancery for Frederick county. Worsley qualified before Circuit Clerk P. H. Gold and will begin duties at once under a new Virginia law expanding Frederick’s commission to six. The act allows an added commissioner, preferably a stenographer, separate from the examiner of records.

T. W. Harrison Robert Worsley Frederick County P. H. Gold Worsley Virginia Wolseley

Handsome Bank Plans At Shenandoah Valley Bank

A bank in the Shenandoah Valley showcases mural decorations of architect plans for a new three story building. The featured design is by Mr. Mowbray Aufflinger of New York with other handsome proposals from competing architects. The articles note plans indicate cost estimates and potential improvements for the bank’s new home.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Mowbray Aufflinger New York

Local Women Organize Missionary Society Chapter

Mrs E B Stevens and Mrs Chas W Baldwin lead Baltimore church women to form a local chapter of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society at Market Street M E Church. Snow storm did not deter attendees. Olin Eldridge elected president with secretary and treasurer roles filled. next meeting slated for Hagerstown.

E. B. Stevens Chas. W. Baldwin Baltimore Lizzie Kern Society Hagerstown

Odd Fellows Sermon Announced by Pastor Gene Jackson

The Odd Fellows announce a sermon by Pastor Gene B. Jackson next month. Details on time location and format to follow in subsequent notices.

Odd Fellows Gene B. Jackson Pastor Gee

Heavy Working Shoes Sell Cheap in Local Line

A large display of strong heavy shoes is offered at low prices. The line includes workwear for men, with prices around $1.25 to $1.50 per pair, attracting bargain hunters.

Virginia Club Opens at Faulkner Building with Name Unanimously Adopted

S ROSENMEYER reports The Virginia Club held its first official meeting at Faulkner Building on West Water Street. Professor Harry R Homer presided as president as the name The Virginia Club was unanimously adopted. An executive committee was elected and membership reports given. The club rooms will host members for amusements and athletics. Also noted was Mr M T Reed birthday with strawberries sent by Wm Jenkins of Baltimore and a festive family dinner.

Virginia” Club Faulkner Building W. Water St Harry R. Homer Virginia Club J. R. Bryarley Harry M. Baker C. Vernon Eddy Hamer F. D. Sheeatz M. T. Reed South Braddock Street Wm. Jenkins Baltimore Republican City Committee Winchester Court House Hall Norfolk Front Royal H. Hardy

Art Exhibit Tonight At Presbyterian Church

The ladies of the Presbyterian Church host a art exhibit this evening at 8 o'clock. The event takes place at Dr. White's former residence on North Braddock Street. Admission is ten cents and light refreshments will be served. The display aims to appeal to artistic tastes and humor.

The Presbyterian Church Dr. White North Braddock Street

Hable Building Improvements Near Completion

The Hable Building renovations advance with steady progress and contractor Campbell aims to finish in thirty days. During this period Mr. Hable will operate his store in the Cather building. The Maryland House hosts a small picnic amid bribery charge concerns involving rural members.

Hable Campbell Cather Maryland

McCann and Co Versus Golightly Postponed to June Term

In Circuit Court Judge Harrison granted a continuance in the case of John McCann and Co of New York against C A Golightly due to Mrs Golightly being nervous and snow preventing attendance. The defendant promised to be ready at the June term.

John McCann & Co New York C. A. Golightly

Ice Cream Dealer Receives Early Florida Strawberries

John F. Jones, local ice cream dealer, reported the season's first strawberries arriving yesterday from Florida. The fruit cost 60c per quart.

John F. Jones Florida

Meeting Tonight At Baptist Church Seeks All Members

The pastor asks every Baptist Church member to attend tonight’s 8 o’clock service. Epworth League of Braddock Street M E Church South plans both business and social session for tonight. Miss Emma Riely Macon visits from Orange County Virginia, staying with the Sherrards on Amherst Street.

The Baptist Church E. B. Jackson Emma Riely Macon Orange County, Va Misses Sherrard Amherst Street Epworth League of the Braddockst M. E. Church South

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