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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1900
Page
1
Information from Winchester shows Dr Sherrard R Tabb of Winchester whose body was found near Bonaventure Cemetery Savannah last week did not die by own action but from natural causes. He had recently returned from Florida fatigued and was last seen Tuesday morning before his disappearance.
Mrs Rachel Barton widow of Frank Barton and formerly Miss Marker died at her sister Mehilda Alexander’s home in Middletown aged 76. Survived by two sons D F Hinkins and George Hinkins and three daughters Maggie Conner Gertie Pangle Annie Keller with brothers John and George Marker and sisters Hannah Hinkins Mehilda Alexander and Margaret Sargent. Funeral set for Lebanon Church tomorrow at 11 with Rev Haymaker officiating.
In Winchester a large gathering of colored Republicans met at Colored Odd Fellows hall to discuss the proposed constitutional convention. They condemned the convention for disenfranchising Black voters, endorsed independent mayoral and magistrate candidates, and declared they would oppose the white Republican ticket while likely backing the Democratic slate.
In a parade segment the Red's Men's division features a tomahawk said to have been used by Sitting Bull. Presented to the Shawnee Tribe I. O. R. M. years ago, the weapon is described as murderous looking and linked to slain victims, though details rest on tradition.
The General Turner Ashby Camp held a well attended meeting last night and approved a resolution thanking Miss Lucy Williams, Miss Lucy Kurtz, and Miss Bessie Nurton for decorating the Court House Hall stage for Major Otey’s lecture last Friday. The committee had previously proposed thanks to Major Otey for his splendid lecture.
Mr Bernard Redman advertised in The Star about finding a small B. L. F. pin lost on Sunday. This morning the pin was returned to him.
Crowds of about three thousand attend the May ceremony in Winchester. The parade halts business districts as the corner stone is laid amid a banner consecration by Winchester Commandery with Rev. Dr S K Cox and Mr A M Baker officiating.
A prelate consecrates a banner for the Temple order invoking God the Father Son and Holy Ghost. The ceremony blesses rallying for truth justice and liberty as organ music and incense accompany the recessional hymn and benediction.
Thousands watched as varied groups received applause along the line. The Knights Templar wore uniform dress while the Sarah Zane Company members were newly uniformed. The Sarah Zane Hose Reel drew three horses. The Red Men from Shawnee, Tuscarora, Martinsburg Delaware, Berryville and nearby areas formed about fifty riders in Indian attire. Over 600 men joined the procession, making it a splendid success.
A large crowd boosted votes in the Tri Star Ties contest for Winchester Frederick county beauty queen. Bessie Shull led with about 2,280 votes by noon, with many contestants receiving sizable support as ballots surpassed one thousand.
On Thursday morning Albert Baker Rev. Nelson P. Dame and Edward Baker will depart for New York to board the Cunard liner Campania for a voyage to Europe. They plan a lengthy continental tour with limited time in Paris during their absence.
Those living in this section seeking the direct distribution of the Mercer estate may obtain important information by applying to Councilman Haddonox, the representative in Winchester.
Mr. R P Harrison spends Sunday with family in Winchester Martinsburg World notes and Rouss Hook and Ladder Company meets. Mr Chas J Meredith of Columbus Ga visits Mr and Mrs W H Baker. Store advertises bats caps Star Clothier Hable. Miss Blanche Sprint of Boyce stays with cousin Miss Blanche Diffender for bicycles 12 cents per hour Lewis Bros 38 E Piccadilly St.
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