Notary Public Affirms Oath on May 2, 1900
Frank R. Harris is sworn and subscribed before Notary Rupert Woorstey on May 2, 1900, as recorded by the notarial act.
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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1900
Page
2
Frank R. Harris is sworn and subscribed before Notary Rupert Woorstey on May 2, 1900, as recorded by the notarial act.
A local appeals to the community to clean Main Street daily, noting visitors yesterday criticized the street condition. The piece urges daily cleaning during weekdays, explains Saturday debris buildup, and argues a Sabbath wash would show Winchester at its best and reflect the motto cleanliness is next to godliness.
Democrats of the city of Winchester meet in their precincts on Thursday May 31 1900 at 5 pm to elect delegates and alternates to the Congressional Convention in Harrisonburg on July 18. Ward representation includes Ward 1 three delegates and three alternates Ward 9 nine delegates and two alternates Ward 3 two delegates and two alternates. J P Happox chairman Democratic Executive Committee.
Visitors from Baltimore and Washington toured Winchester with 700 excursionists. Main Street showed a dirty appearance amid otherwise clean streets. The critique notes the town failed to meet expected standards during the parade and emphasizes communal responsibility rather than blaming a single official.
The Deer Park Hotel on the Baltimore and Ohio Main Line offers 2800 feet up, malaria free air, and modern comforts. Rooms with baths, electric lights, pools, golf, tennis, lounges, and livery service welcome guests June 23 to September 30. rates available from manager W. E. Burwell by June 10. Crystal Anniversary party hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur Leafe featured Mrs Atterman of Philadelphia. attendance listed. Comrades by Edward R. Rich praised, with copies 35 cents from the author.
Mr. Clifton Boxwell of the Winchester Telephone Company left for Front Royal today to install a new exchange. Mrs. Bettie Lupton is visiting friends in this city.
Virginia editor H. J. Harmon of the Baltimore Morning Herald visits Winchester to gather evidence for a $30,000 damages suit against the Herald Publishing Company by J. R. Miley of Wardensville West Virginia. The case, set for June, promises a stiff fight with prominent attorneys. Also listed are unclaimed Winchester post office letters for the week ending May 28 1900 with a one cent fee per letter.
The United Brethren Church Sunday School held its annual graveside flower decoration at Mt. Hebron cemetery. Teachers and children marched in a body to the site, continuing the observance started last year.
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