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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1900
Page
4
Grim of Warren County was cleaning a well at Dr Law's near Millvill Clarke County when he succumbed to deadly gases at the bottom. He called for help and was quickly hauled out, but fainted near the top and fell back about thirty feet onto rails. He was rescued after hours and recovered with difficulty.
Mrs H D Fuller hosts tea for Miss Ethel Newcome of New York at the North Washington street residence. Newcome, daughter of Willis Newcome, is a musical celebrity who studied in Europe and has composed selections. She is admired for artistry and engaging conversation.
The Shenandoah Valley Academy lost 6 to 2 at the Fair Grounds yesterday afternoon to Randolph Macon, marking their second consecutive defeat in the series. Both teams played a heated, close game with SVA showing solid effort despite the loss.
Mrs. Letcher Hardeman, wife of Lieutenant Hardeman, spent days with her sister Mrs. Lucien Carr west of town and left yesterday for the West to visit her parents. The lieutenant is stationed in Cuba with the Fourth Cavalry, U S A, and Mrs. Hardeman wintered in Cuba while summers in the States. A man named Shenk will be tried in town tomorrow for assaulting Mrs. Arbuckle's son at Bartonsville.
The commission settles on brick for the building, estimating about 7000 dollars more. The contract is with a brick company and Contractor C. H. Miller who gains 3.25 dollars per thousand on the new brick. First consignment arrives next Monday, preventing work delay.
Edgar L Lemley badly smashed his thumb while laying curb stone for J F Huber when a rammer struck as he screened the stone. Masons from Frederick Md plan to join local kilns crew for M J Grove Lime Co. Mrs J W Parker and son Fred head to Beverley NC to unite with Mr Parker. Nettie P Allemony recovering well after Richmond operation. Joseph Richard improving after illness. town to vote May 24 for mayor and four councilmen.
Mr L N Polhill of Atlanta Ga visits Winchester to promote Coca Cola with tickets for a free glass at town fountains. He notes April Coca Cola sales doubled from the previous year. Mrs Gore suffers lagrippe while Miss Janie Howard returns to manage the hotel during her recovery. Local horse market moves eight head sold to Pennsylvania buyers at good prices.
Mrs Frank Snyder and her young son visited friends here on Sunday. Miss Hilda Williams of Stephens City is staying with her uncle Mr Grove. Emmanuel Sunday School plans Children Day services for Sunday June 17. Miss Mamie Childs returned Friday from Clarke County. Mrs Magnus Leach and family of Ninevah visited her mother Mrs Gordon last Sunday. Mrs Dick Feddler of Pee Jordan's Springs is seriously ill.
A number of youth attended Hopewell last Sunday primarily to be seen. Mrs. Rachel Funk suffers rheumatism. Miss Mariaana Bailey studies at Winchester Business College. Mr. C. D. Snyder from West Virginia visited Frederick Hall. Miss Alice Violet spent Saturday in Winchester. SUNSHINE.
An advertisement in the leading Tri Star Chester daily urges residents to participate in the upcoming Thursday election, stressing the importance of casting a ballot. The notice emphasizes civic duty and timely action to ensure votes are counted.
The funeral for Rudy Wingerter was held this afternoon at Grace Lutheran Church at 3 30 with Rev N F A Cupp of Berkeley Springs assisted by several local ministers. Pallbearers from Madison Lodge IOOF included H H Baker C M Hodgson S R Atwell Harry Kline George W White and J E Padgett. A large group attended the service and cemetery. Fire department members from Rouss Hook and Ladder and visiting firefighters participated in the ceremony.
Doc. Smith's Great Keystone Shows traveled south through Winchester about seven o'clock this morning, passing along the main road. The caravan moved with the wagon and men making their way southward.
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