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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1900

Page

2

Mayoral and City Tickets on Democratic Ballot 1900

The Democratic ticket lists R T Barton for Mayor W P McGuire for Recorder Holmes Boyd Jr for Commonwealth's Attorney James L Redmon for City Sergeant Robert MOORE for City Constable and ward magistrates D H Bragonier James Burgess W W Striker G W McCormick Jos M Lupton E L Hodgson for the 1st to 4th wards with election set for Thursday May 24 1900.

W. P. McGuire Commonwealth’s Holmes Boyd, Jr James L. Redmon W. W. Striker G. W. McCormick Jos.m. Lupton E. L. Hodgson

Republican City Ticket For Common Council

Announcement lists candidates for each ward on the Republican city ticket. Ward 1 Wm R Wils Ward 2 M T Reep Ward 3 C W RamsBurn Ward 4 Jas W Seabright adv.

Wm. R. Wils M. T. Reep C. W. Ramsburn Jas. W. Seabright

R E Trenary Announces Candidacy for City Sergeant

R E Trenary announces his candidacy for City Sergeant to be decided at the May 24 election. He asks supporters to vote and notes the short time for campaigning.

Orderly Town Emphasizes Cornerstone Ceremony

Yesterday's cornerstone laying in Winchester drew a well behaved crowd. The article notes the absence of disorder at the event, praising the good conduct of attendees and contrasting with typical holiday crowds that may include some rough elements.

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Winchester praised for order amid brief disturbances

A letter asserts Winchester remains among the most orderly towns in the country despite a few disreputable residents. It credits the people, the police, and the courts for maintaining good order and curb after recent gatherings.

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Judge Atkinson Grants Holiday to Short Term Prisoners

In a customary move, Judge Wm. M. Atkinson ordered release of short term prisoners to join cornerstone laying festivities. Prisoners with near term expiry freed at six, told to return by nine, and all reported on time. The Martinsburg City Band performed on the Taylor Hotel porch instead of the Court House, directed by Prof. Luscomb, drawing a large crowd but missing expected open air setup.

Wm. M. Atkinson Corporation Court Martinsburg Court House Taylor Hotel Prof. Luscomb

Fruit tree and plant sale in Frederick Maryland

Advertisement offering 3000 to 4000 two year old York Imperial apple trees with roots plus other varieties. 5000 to 10000 peach trees in different grades, hundreds of Keifer pear trees, a general fruit tree selection. 10000 Gregg raspberry plants and 500 Carolina poplars 10 to 14 feet high. Contact J A Ramsburg Frederick Md 419 1m.

Carolina J. A. Ramsburg Frederick, Md

Entertainment at White Hall M E Church May 19 1900

The ladies of the White Hall M E Church and M E Church South join for a Saturday night program of recitations and vocal and instrumental music. Refreshments at usual rates and a quilt auction will be held. Exercises start at 8 o clock. Admission cents.

Ladies of the White Hall M. E. Church South

Sanitary Committee hires excavator operator

The Sanitary Committee contracted Wm. Deschon to operate the excavator. Orders may be left with Harry Deschon at 417 South Loudoun Street or with the Superintendent of Water and Streets Committee.

Wm. Deschon Harry Deschon South Loudoun Street

Winchester May 18 Democratic primary for City Sergeant

The Democratic Executive Committee of Winchester Virginia orders a primary election on May 18 1900 at the Court House from 8 am to 7 pm to nominate a City Sergeant candidate for May 24. Candidates must file by May 16 with the committee to appear on the printed ballot. Only Democrats may vote. J P Happox and E G Hotts sign as chairs.

Democratic Executive Committee Winchester Court House J. P. Happox E. G. Hotts Braddock Piccadilly Streets Episcopal Institute Casper Nott Geo Clarence Miller Peyton Street Said Street The Valley Female College North Kent St North Market Street John McCoy Market Street Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Lynch John Lillis E. L. Hopeson

Deer Park Hotel Ad Promises Modern Comforts at Summer Season

A Baltimore line advertisement markets the Deer Park Hotel and cottages at 2800 feet with electric lights baths pools golf tennis and livery service. Open June 23 to September 30 with rates via W E Burwell mail address until June 10 then in Garrett County. Also notes James A Brown traveling to Danville for the Great Council of Red Men event and Washington for the Wigwam.

Baltimore and Ohio Annapolis Naval Academy W. E. Burwell Baltimore Deer Park Garrett County Jas. A. Brown Danville Great Council of Red Men Mr. Brown Washington

Miss Beall Appointed Sponsor for Maryland at Reunion

Miss Louise Ogle Beall daughter of Col H D Beall Virginia editor of the Baltimore Sun has been named sponsor to represent Maryland at the Louisville Confederate Reunion.

Louise Ogle Beall Col. H. D. Beall Virginia The Baltimore Sun Maryland Louisville

Sunday Excursion by Baltimore and Ohio to Washington

The Baltimore and Ohio will run another excursion from Winchester next Sunday to Washington. Fare is $1.25. Miss Lula Conrad of Summit Point is visiting friends in this city.

Baltimore and Ohios Winchester Washington Lula Conrad Summit Point

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