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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
1
An essay on enduring marriage as a sacred bond and the role of faithful partners. It contrasts bachelors with married life, cites anecdotal humor about overlooked overcoats, and reflects on timeless portraits of loyal helpmates, ending with a nod to Gladstone.
The sub committee of the general committee of the Business Men's Association adopted a constitution and by laws and prepared a plan of organization. It also suggested thirteen citizens for officers of the permanent body and will report to the general committee tonight and to the association next Tuesday at Court House hall.
Last night Mr and Mrs Leo pold Frenkel hosted a reception for Mr and Mrs Joseph Glass Baker. A meat supper at eight and a wine and fruit supper at eleven were enjoyed by all. Guests included Rev and Mrs William H Spiggle and family, Master Wille, Sam Baker and family, May Heist, Edward Page Tubb, the Hardestys, Blanche Hardesty, Mary L Sibert, and Mr and Mrs John E Copp.
William Johanson of North Frederick county was thrown from a two horse buggy when his frightened team ran away on North Main street near Fort Hill. The buggy overturned in front of C Mort Gibbons, badly cutting his head and dripping blood. The team halted further along the road and the buggy suffered heavy damage.
Mr. Burton Turner arrives from Davis West Virginia to prepare for the opening of Mr EE Herring's Bee Hive Store at the old stand adjoining Fank and Ray's on Main Street. Herring is in New York and expected home about Saturday. Store to open after April 1.
An auxiliary to the Odd Fellows in Madison organized the Winchester Rebecca Lodge No 21 with about thirty members. Miss Lena Woodson led the effort with Past Grand Master William Slater assisting. Officers elected include Noble Grand J P Haddox and Miss Lyda Chapman as vice noble grand. The group will meet biweekly and hold a candidate meeting next Friday.
A Star report from Richmond describes eminent physician Dr. Hunter McGuire as permanently altered by paralysis from a Tuesday illness. Amnesia and aphasia affect his tongue and right side while he gradually gains some speech and mobility with support from his brother Dr. W P McGuire.
Mayor Barton enforces a citywide mosquito eradication ordinance requiring kerosene oil on all standing pools. Police distribute circulars detailing oil quantities for various containers and mandate monthly renewal, urging citizens to cooperate to curb pests.
Mr Douglas Sackman of this city died at his residence March 23 age 26 after a lung illness. He was brother of Miss Clara Sackman formerly of this city and related to the family of Mr M H Spotts.
Rev Dr C Herbert Richardson will lecture at 8 o'clock on God in History The Power that Conquers Admission ten cents proceeds to church funds and reflects his renowned speaking reputation.
Mr L Omps opens a new store at the northern end of the county hitching yard stocking groceries merchandise and will buy and sell produce. Mr George Murnan is clerking for him.
In Cleveland Ohio workers from the machinists trade stage a large strike involving about fifteen hundred laborers. The action disrupts factory schedules and draws attention from local industries and unions seeking wage and contract terms. Organizers say the walkout is to press for improved pay and benefits.
The Virginia Club hosted a packed Court House Hall reception featuring an Edison phonograph concert with nineteen selections. Rev. Dr. S K Cox gave remarks on phonograph progress before the performance by Billy Golden and Uncle Josh Weathers, with remarkable clarity heard throughout the hall.
The Morgan Memorial Committee will meet this evening in the Friendship engine house hall at 8 o'clock. The gathering aims to organize the group and place capable men in key duties, with plans to seek cooperation from Virginia’s Senators and Congressmen after permanent organization is set.
A likely warm Republican convention in the city is expected next Monday evening. Candidates contesting the chairmanship are discussed, with strong odds that Chairman Hardy will be re-elected. Interest focuses on the chairmanship rather than delegates to state and congressional conventions.
Mrs. Garlach III and Mrs. J N W Faok of south Market street report the critical illness of their aunt Mrs. Robt Garlach near Gettysburg Pennsylvania. She is also aunt to Mrs Geo W Oyler and a relative of Mrs A L Carper.
Read our advertisement in this issue, then come see us. Miller Supply Co.
The Times Star offers four prizes to the four Winchester or Frederick county young ladies who collect the most coupons from The Star. Voting runs until June 30 with coupons counted on deposit by noon. Eligible voters may cast unlimited votes for any candidate. Winners receive a gold watch, a mahogany parlor suit, a silver tea set, and a solid silver toilet set.
In Corpora tion Court Judge Atkinson heard evidence in the case against Samuel Baker the juvenile colored thief. The boy previously sentenced to reformatory at Hanover by Justice Bragonier was sent to the city jail for thirty days after the appeal was heard without reference to it.
A farmer visited a city wholesale house and loaded a sack of clover seed with his orders. An employee spotted the seed in the wagon and the farmer admitted the mistake, agreeing to return the clover seed.
Archduchess Stephanie marries Count Lopyay in a Miramar ceremony. The event joins two noble houses and marks a notable union reported by the era.
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