Young Democrat's Brilliant Effort Against Imperialism
A third ward Democrats meeting features R Grey Williams and Rev Copeland Page urging loyalty to old time democracy. Speakers frame McKinley's imperial stance as a threat while promoting William Jennings Bryan as the rightful leader in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
R. Grey Williams
Wiliams
Copeland Page
Chac
Miller
D. G. Clark
Central Commercial College
Williams
Nower
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Winchester
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
McKinley
United States
Hamilton
Jefferson
General Fitzhugh Lee Returns to Winchester
General Fitzhugh Lee, who attended Dr. Hunt er H. McGuire’s funeral in Richmond, has returned to Winchester with his family at the Winchester Inn. A Baltimore American dispatch notes Lee plans to return to Cuba around October 22 and may travel via New York or Tampa. He appears in good health and declined to discuss politics, while signaling support for U S policy in the Philippines. He commented Cuba’s constitutional future as either self governed or to be shaped by others if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Lee
Richmond
Hunter H. McGuire
Winchester
Winchester Inn
Baltimore
Cuba
Lee
Rouss Hook and Ladder to Attend Richmond Fire Carnival
The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company plans a 30 to 40 member party to Richmond for the city firemen's carnival next week. They will reach about 35 to 40 men and bring extra firemen, with Captain Schneider leading a drill along South Main Street. John Crisman named treasurer and Newton Morris quartermaster for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alahanbra
Richmond
Schneider
South Main Street
John Crisman
Newton Morris
Committees Named by Winchester Board of Trade
President Wm H Baker reveals the standing committees for the Winchester Board of Trade with members listed for Finance Industries Transportation Legislative Hospitality and Printing and Se sal i. Miss Addie Swanson of Roanoke visits Miss Lydia Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Baker
Winchester Board of Trade
S. H. Hansbrough
H. D. Fuller
M. H. G. Willis
Speeece
E R. Atwell
Stewart Bell
Jos
W. Leafe
Industries
Wm. C. Graichen
German Smith
Arthur Leafe
Transportation
T. B. Patton
Geo. R. Blake
J. M. Long
Holmes Bova, Jr
R. E. Byrd
John M. Steck
Geo. H. Kinzel
J. M. Haymaker
Robt
L. Oat
Printing
Sesali
Glaize
W. H.smith
H. R. Bryarly
Addie Swanson
Roanoke
Lydia Chapman
New Bank for Mount Jackson Opens Amid Capital Secured
A Mt Jackson special reports sufficient capital for a new bank organized yesterday. Officers elected today include E. B. Newman as President and R. Pennybacker as Vice President. Directors are K. B. Newman, Ed Pennybacker, Henry B. Wunder, J. Ed Carter, B. P. Lonag, Wm. Bowman, Noah Coffman. The People's Bank of Mt Jackson aims to offer lower rates than nearby banks, cashier and working officers to be named, and business to start once a location is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Stark
Mt Jackson
Mt. Jackson
E.B. Newman
R. Pennybacker
K. B. Newman
Ed. Pennybacker
Henry 8. Wunder
J. Ed Carter
P. Lonag
Wm. Bowman
Noah Coffman
People’s Bank of
Fae Bank
Second Ward Democrats Organize Last Night
The Second Ward Democrats met in the Charley Rouss Engine House hall with Mayor Robt. T. Barton presiding. Officers elected include Councilor Robert W. Haymaker as first vice president and School Trustee Jjn Ray as second vice president. finances reported by Harry J. Wood. The executive committee will be appointed by Mayor Barton per Chairman Sté of the joint committee. The next session is planned for the vacant store room of Mayor Barton on West Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Ligitch
EBS Iit Bers
Charley Rouss
Robt. T. Barton
Robert W. Haymaker
Jjn Ray
Coyngil Jim Jas
Harry J. Wood Nihie
Barta
Sté
Paui M. Ward
Gel. Grim
Me Lynch
Ry B . BE. Correll
L. Wood
Mayor Barton
West Water St
Funeral for Mrs Swartz in Brucetown Tomorrow
The Sun reports the death of Mrs Lavina Swartz of Brucetown at age 84. Her funeral will be at the M E Church in Brucetown tomorrow at 11 o clock after a 10 o clock gathering at the house. Rev Butsler to officiate. She leaves daughters Annie E and Olive K of Brucetown Susan R of Ready Kansas and sons Jas F of Stephenson and Kobt W of Brucetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina Swartz
Brucetown
M. E
Butsler
Susan R
Ready, Kansas
Jas. F
Stephenson and
Kobt. W
Thurston to Speak in Martinsburg Monday Night
A Martinsburg Martinsburg crowd will welcome United States Senator John M. Thurston of Nebraska on Monday night. The Republican leader travels to West Virginia for a public address, as reported by a special to Tue Star today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurston
Martinsburg
W. Va
John M. Thurston
United States
Nebraska
Weather Forecast Fair Tonight and Sunday
Fair tonight and cooler in the north and west portion. Sunday remains fair with continued conditions.
Epworth League Social At Brad dock Street Church
President Wm. G. Hardy led a Brad dock Street M E Church South Epworth League social with strong turnout. Mrs. Martin Wheecarver read a Bible passage. a quartet from Market Street joined, Rev. W H Joyce praised them, and a reading circle idea was discussed. The program included solos, duets, recitations, and a game of hidden surnames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Hardy
Epworth League
Braddock St. M. E
South
League
K. J. Evans
Martin Wheecarver
Bernice Sartelle
Arthur Leafe
John J. Sloat
George H. Eagle
Market St. Qhugh Howortheague
W. H. H. Joyce
Joyce
Bessie Nurton
Mies
Blanche Diffenderfer
Katie Haddox
Reverend G W Williard remembered as longtime pastor
Rev Dr G W Williard emeritus of Memorial Reformed Church Dayton Ohio died last Monday at 5 pm aged 83 born in Frederick Maryland He served in Maryland Pennsylvania Ohio and Dayton and aided prisoner of war J E Gray during the Civil War as Gray faced capture in Camp Chase Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Williard
Memorial Reformed Church
Dayton
Ohio
Richard L. Uray
Kitty Laurie
East
Monmouth Street
Williard
Mr. Gray
Great Pedigree Battle Sheet on Mexican War Imagery
Captain John I H Baker owns an 1847 New York Brother Jonathan issue titled Great Pictorial Battle Sheet an illustrated history of the victories and campaigns of the American Army in Mexico. It features an equestrian portrait of General Zachary Taylor and extensive life notes. Another copy depicts the John Brown Raid with a five dollar offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. H. Baker
Brother Jonathan
New York
Mexico
Zachary Taylor
United States
Bettie Dandridge
Taylor
Capt. Baker
Railroad Fails To Supply Trains Amid Overloaded Service
The Hagerstown Mail reports Cumberland Valley Railroad overtaxed by traffic causing missed platforms at Chambersburg and wrong trains for travelers. Winchester Fair riders faced a last train failure, forcing 42 mile journeys and late arrivals. Posts note platform confusion and peach-loading to speed home.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad
Hagerstown
Winchester
Chambersburg
Final Races at the Fair
The closing exhibit events included a one half mile race won by Cone maugh with George Barrett second and Bird Fletcher third. A consolation six furlongs purse of 100 dollars saw One-Eyed Riley first, Lady Black second, Bothwell third, Willie G fourth, and Dessie fifth, with times 53 and 3538 and 1 24 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh
B. m
George Barrett
Billy B
B. G
Bird Fletcher
Emma B
Harris Bros
Lady Gray
G m
J. F. Strother
One-Eyed Riley
Br. G
Lady Black
Bl. m
Bothwell
F. M. Pingley
Willie G
G. G
George W. Kremer
Dessie B. m
L. J. Barr
City Tax Due for 1900 with Penalty Warning
Taxpayers are notified that the 1900 city taxes are due. Taxes not paid by September 80, 1900 will incur a 3 percent penalty. GEO H KINZEL Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Kinzel
Abducted Old Man Seeks Daughter Abduction Suspect
An elderly Woodstock Virginia man wanders Winchester seeking his seventeen year old daughter said to have left home with Amos Severe a former Winchester resident. The girl and Severe were last seen boarding a train. police searched but found no trace. Severe, a widower with prior minor charges, is believed abducting the girl and may face prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Woodstock
Amos Severe
Severe
Local Donation Supports Galveston Relief Fund
A generous, anonymous gift from a city resident supports the Galveston fund for relief. The Cash sent via U S Express Co marks the first contribution from Winchester and the first from this city to the India Relief Bund. The fund urges others to help the South’s suffering. contributions are forwarded promptly free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
U. S. Express Co
Galveston Fund
South
Rovse City Hall Construction Advances with Delays
The Rovse City Hall site shows pretension in design as carpenters shape the roof and brick work faces a light delay. Remaining brick has been shipped and bids invited for hardware and gas and electric fixtures with a target date of December 25 for installation. Bids to be opened October 10 with hardware due to Contractor C. H. Miller by November 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rovse
C. H. Miller
Confederate Monument Cornerstone Ceremony at Madison Court House
Hon. James Hay delivered a brief address at the cornerstone laying for the Confederate monument at Madison Court House. Hon. Peter J. Otey of Lynchburg and Capt. R. S. Parkes of Luray spoke, with Judge R. W. T. Dale of Charlottesville presiding as PGM of Virginia Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hay
Madison Court House
Peter J. Otey
Lynchburg
R. 8. Parkes
Luray
R. W. T. Dale
Charlottesville
Inia
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Young Democrat
Mr. R. Gray Williams
Gen. Lee
Mount Jackson
Second Ward
Epworth Leaguers
Braddock St. Church
Centenary Church
Mr. Lee Jolliffe
Boyceville
Tow Town
Old Man
Rouse City Hall
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