Election slate listing local 1900 city offices
On Thursday May 24 1900 voters select candidates across multiple offices including Mayer treasurer Barton recorder McGuire Commonwealths Attorney Holmes Boyd Jr city sergeant James L Redmon city constable Robert Moore Justices of the Peace at Large D H Bragonier James B Burgess and Ward Magistrates in four wards headed by W W Striker G W McCormick Jos M Lupton and E L Hodgson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer
R. T. Barton
W. P. McGuire
Commonwealth’s Attorney
Holmes Boyd, Jr
James L. Redmon
Robert 8. Moore
Justices of the Peace
D. H. Bragonier
James B. Burgess
Republican City Ticket for Common Council
Announcement lists ward candidates R Wils in the 1st ward M T Reep in the 2nd ward C W Ramspurc in the 3rd ward and Jas W Seabright in the 4th ward as the Republican ticket for the Common Council with an adv. note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wer
Geo. R. Blake
Robt. W. Haymaker
David S. Glaize
Lewis N. Barton
R. Wils
M.T. ReEp
C. W. Ramspurc
Jas. W. Seabright
Winchester City Sergeant hopeful announces candidacy
R E Trenary announces his bid for City Sergeant in Winchester Virginia asking support for the May 24 election. Frank R Harris certifies The Evening Star April 1900 circulation 29 800 copies with daily averages 1192 in April and 1150 in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Virginia
Winchester
I. Frank R. Harris
Evenina Star
Fire Alarm System Proposed for Winchester Firefighters
A fire alarm system for Winchester is discussed by firemen and would be valuable if adopted. It would place an electric line in each sleeping room with a central indicator and clock at the station to show town section. Alarm could be turned in from home, ringing all gongs until a fireman stops it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Town considers new fire alarm system cost near $1000
Alarmed by the fire outbreak, town officials weigh installing a fire alarm system with an estimated price around 1000 dollars to improve safety and response.
Census To Be Taken For School Population In City
The city and county will begin a five year school census in June and finish by August first. City Clerk Richard L. Gray and Superintendent M. M. Lynch will oversee using new census books from Richmond. The count covers everyone ages 5 to 21 and a separate list for the deaf, dumb and blind. Strong emphasis on accurate returns to secure full state school funding. In Frederick county the last census recorded 4 835 total with 1 192 white and 600 colored in Winchester, while current enrollment totals 2 866 with 2 709 white and 157 colored in Frederick and 576 white and 207 colored in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Gray
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Richmond
M. M. Lynch
Frederick County
Winchester
Frederick
Rain Forecast Delayed As Crops Face Risk
Early morning observations note a pleasant air change but no rain despite favorable conditions. The weather office warns of partly cloudy skies tonight with showers Friday and cooler, variable winds, raising concern that crops may suffer if rain does not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Virginia Red Men Convene in Danville Great Council
The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men in Virginia met Tuesday at Pythian Hall Danville with about 15 delegates. Great Sachem George A Tabb presided reporting 4000 members state wide. Grand Junior Sagamore Harrison of Indianapolis addressed the council and a public meeting at the Academy of Music welcomed visitors led by Mayor Harry Wooding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Red Men
Virginia
Pythian Hall
Danville
George A. Tabb
Portsmouth
Sagamore Thomas G. Harrison
Indianapolis
Academy of Music
Harry Wooding
W. H. Mullen
Sagamore Harrison
Winchester Dems Call Primary for City Sergeant Nominee
At a May 14 1900 meeting the Democratic Executive Committee of Winchester Virginia called a primary election at the Court House on May 18 1900 from 8am to 7pm to nominate a City Sergeant for the May 24 election. Candidates must file by May 16 noon. Only Democrats vote. printed ballots will erase non desired names. J P Happox chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Winchester
Court House
J. P. Happox
Deer Park Hotel Opens Seasonal Retreat Above Baltimore
Swept by mountain breezes at 2800 feet, Deer Park offers malaria hay fever and mosquito free air. On the Baltimore and Ohio Main Line, the resort features hotel and cottages with bath en suites electric lights elevator Turkish baths two pools golf tennis bowling fine drives and livery service. Annapolis Naval Academy Band plays. cottages furnished for housekeeping. Rooms available June 1st and hotel open June 23rd to September 30th. Rates and info from manager W. E. Burwell B&O Building Baltimore until June 10th. location shifts to Deer Park Garrett County after.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Annapolis Naval Academy
W. E. Burwell
Baltimore
Deer Park
Garrett County
Commissioner’s Notice of Robert W Nelson Heirs in Va Court
In Frederick County Circuit Court Virginia an extract from a March 19 1900 decree orders a master commissioner to determine if Polly McCune and Jane Armstrong are dead and if they left issue. Publication notice four weeks in Winchester paper. Robert Worsley Commissioner in Chancery fixed May 19 1900 in Winchester to execute the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Nelson
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Polly McCune
Jane Armstrong
Winchester
Robert Worsley
Fred. Co
Virginia
G. H. Snarr
Marlboro Fertilizer Company Et Als
Marlboro Fertilizer Co., Limited
C. E
A. D. Cunningham
Marlboro Fertilizer Co
Lim’td
Marlboro
Sale notice for baby clothes at W BARR on Main Street
A compact display advertises a sale of baby caps at cost with easy showing. The notice invites customers to come and save money and provides the seller's name W. Barr and phone 43, located on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr
Main Street
Winchester executor sells six properties in public auction
M M Lynch executor announces sale of six Winchester properties at 11 o clock a.m. on May 19 1900 in front of the courthouse. Listings include southeast corner Braddock Piccadilly, 22 West Peyton, 559 North Kent, 439 and 441 North Market, and 111 South Braddock streets with terms: one third cash and balance in two yearly notes secured by deed of trust and insurance. Auctioneer E L Hopeson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lillis
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Braddock
Piccadilly
Episcopal Institute
Casper Nott
Geo
Clarence Miller
Peyton Street
Said Street
The
Valley Female College
North Kent St
North Market Street
John McCoy
Braddock Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. M. Lynch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evening Star
Evening Star Publishing Co
H. Hansbrough
East Water Street
Telephone
Daily Star
Times and Star
W. W. Striker
G. W. McCormick
Jos. M. Lupton
E. L. Hodgson
Republican City
Common Council
R. E. Trenary
Frank R. Harris
Rupert Woobasley
Frederick and Winchester
S. H. Hable
Star Clothier
Oonans
Madras
Lyons Batiste
Jaconot
Primrose
Yeddo Dimitrés
Pina
Prench
India
Paris Mousseline
Henry Bretjer
Deer Park Hotel
Deer Park, Mo
Slonaker & Williamson
Cts
Robert T. McVicar
Fair Grounds Carriage Works
McVicar
Chas, L
Crum
Satanhoan
Ero Vio
Shryock & Horrie
Hillman’s Tollgate
Valley ‘Turnpike
Star Office
Geo. W. Hillyard
Robt. M. Ward
Com
In Chancery Circuit Court
Walton & Walton
John M. Steck
Barton & Boyd
Burpee’s
Pra SX Baker
Beetlive Store
RGR
China
Seenaien
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