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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1901
Page
4
After three months the Martinsburg West Virginia Daily News ceased publication last Saturday with hopes of a temporary suspension. Despite good support and a competent staff, income failed to cover expenses and promoters opted to retire from the field temporarily.
The article praises a superb water supply from a million gallons per hour from a pure limestone spring feeding the mains. It notes the spring’s size, clear depth visible moss, and courteous City Council member Hensel. It highlights Captain T. H. Savage as cemetery superintendent and mentions Jordan White Sulphur Springs in Frederick county as a fashionable summer resort with a large hotel and cottages.
The Star publishes a sworn statement for April 1901 showing daily circulation rising from 1,250 a year ago to 1,597 bona fide subscribers now. The gain exceeds 20 percent over the last twelve months as The Star reaches more homes in Winchester and Frederick County than six competing papers. Advertisers value The Star’s advertising space and promptly fill it with bargains.
Winchester fire companies invited to attend the Old-Time Concert and Drill at the Auditorium on May 21. The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company sponsors the event and asks all companies to appear in full uniform. Committee members listed are Henry Schneider Shirley Carter and D F Hinkins.
Rev T Marshall West will lecture on preparation for the Holy Communion at the mid week service at Market Street M E Church. The sermon sets the stage for the Sunday morning communion observance.
In Ridgeway West Virginia on April 30 Pine Orchard School celebrated closing exercises with a literary address by Rev Geo Staples. Miss Lola Whitmore organized the event featuring essays and declamations by pupils, guitar by Miss Mystelle Whitmore, field sports and a closing banquet with Middletown Cornet Band providing music.
Mr W Lake of Toronto is at the Taylor House. Rev D F Enaisler of Brucetown M E Church was in town. Bessie Sartelle, injured last Sunday, is recovering. Robert W Haymaker bought the Taylor House bar and will install John Massey as manager. Jos H Savage of Kernstown received a Harrisonburg liquor license. Rev Dr S K Cox of Harrisburg is in New Orleans for the Missionary Conference. Rev Dr J A Snyder of New Market visited Winchester and praised Grace Lutheran church and the new City Hall.
State Board of Education appoints twenty county superintendents of schools and it is believed M. M. Lynch is among them as no contest has occurred in the county. The official announcements await the conclusion of contests.
A ball struck Leslie Anderson, son of Mrs. Bette Anderson, on south Market street while he watched a game. He was reportedly in serious condition at one point but injury details are not confirmed.
Mr R Gray Williams has accepted the invitation to deliver the oration at the May Ball in Roussa engine house hall tomorrow evening.
Infant child of Mr. and Mrs Jacob Clark of War Cedar Grove dies last night. This death marks the fourth in the Clark family within five years.
Thursday night May 2nd is the regular meeting night. All members are requested to be present at 8 o'clock. Try Reardon's special brand of coffee 20 cts. Ib 4 6 1
Rich mond pharmacist Mr Russell E Chelff with fifteen years in the field may relocate to Winchester after reviewing local pharmaceutical conditions. He previously worked with Chelf firms in Richmond and recently left the business to his brother. Also, auctioneer Swanson sold household goods for Mr J W Athey who plans to move to Winchester and Ringling Bros Circus advance agent Frederic meets in town for May 15 show arrangements. Detective Service seeks six assistants from Frederick County. Chas T Hardesty of Sum mit Point WV was in town on business.
The ceremony installing Rev. D. H. Scanlon as pastor of Stone’s Chapel Church is set for Sunday May 19 with commissioners Dr Gheistia Dr Graham Rev J J Fix and A J Kimmell named. A second installation, Rev Dr H M White as pastor of Opequon Memorial Church Kernstown, will occur Sunday August 18.
By decree from the March 1901 term of the Frederick County Circuit Court in A. Terman vs M. M. Lynch et al, the trustee and special commissioner will sell at 12 noon on Thursday May 30 1901 in Winchester Virginia a 277 acre tract with improvements three miles east on Buffalo Lick road. Terms: ten percent cash day of sale, twenty three percent on confirmation, balance on delivery of deed.
The United States Weather Bureau reports Virginia will be cloudy and threatening tonight followed by fair conditions Thursday. Light variable winds.
Invitations have been issued in this city for a reception in honor of Mrs. Edgar N. Carter at Boydville Hon C J Faulkner's home in Martinsburg on Wednesday May 8.
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